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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 03/24/2015 Minutes-Board of Selectmen March 24, 2015 Selectmen's Office-Town Hall 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset,MA Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy,Chairman Steve Gaumer Martha Gjesteby Karen Quigley Kevin McCarthy Others Present: Christopher Senior Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. She stated the Board had an executive session scheduled tonight which has been cancelled. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Chairman of Advisory-Peter Pescatore-12 Lantern Lane stated he was not present at the 3/11 meeting and asked whether the Board approved the new 5-year plan. Chairman Kennedy stated they did not approve it. They will be discussing later tonight. Selectmen Comments Selectman McCarthy attended the Health & Recreation Fair and there was a great turnout. The Board of F Selectmen had a table and talked with residents. Selectmen Gaumer congratulated two students from the High School, his daughter and Mia Placek for third place in the South Shore Science Fair. They now qualify for the State Science Fair at MIT. They studied lobster vitality in the harbor. Selectman Quigley stated she heard great things from the public about the Health & Recreation Fair as well. She reminded residents there is a Water Rate Study on Monday night at 7 p.m.at the Library. Selectman Gjesteby attended the CPC meeting. Chairman Kennedy stated the fair was great. She congratulated her daughter and Selectman Gaumer's daughter and other students who were inducted into the National Honor Society. Public Hearing-Class II License John T. Kubiks-48 Hazelwood Drive, Pembroke and property owner of 574 Chief Justice Cushing Highway was present. He would like the license to sell 10-12 cars. Motion by Selectman Quigley to approve the Class II license for 574 CJC Highway,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Chairman Kennedy reminded residents about the Memorial Day Activity schedule which is posted on the town's website. Senior Center Mr.Senior gave a brief history of the Senior Center. The Town had engaged in public conversations for many years about a Senior Center. In 2013 the land transfer was completed and the Social Service League moved forward and constructed a building at 91 Sohier Street without the involvement of the Town. He spoke of the due diligence analysis approved by Town Meeting. At this point the Town has not been offered the building as a gift from the SSL. The Town must proceed pursuant to the Chapter 1 Selectmen-3/24/15-TC Initial �� Minutes-Board of Selectmen March 24, 2015 30B process. The Town is going to release two RFP's: one for the acquisition of space for the operation of a senior center and other municipal uses;the other for the lease of space for the operation of a senior center and other municipal uses. Agnes McCann-104 Doane Street asked if the RFP goes to a specific site. Mr.Senior replied no. New Police Officer Acting Chief Quigley introduced the newest Police Officer on the Cohasset Police force-Rudy Helbock and gave the Board an overview of his training. The Board congratulated Officer Helbock and welcomed him to the department. Review of FY16 Budget Police Budget Acting Chief Bill Quigley was present. He stated the budget presented is a level budget. The Board had a brief discussion about the Police Budget and roll off vehicles. Update on Warrant Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to put Article 1-Annual Town Report on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Giesteby to put Article 2-Reports of Committees on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Giesteby to put Article 3-Operating Budget on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Giesteby to put Article 4-Unpaid Bills from Previous Years on the warrant, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 5-Supplemental Appropriation for FY15 on the warrant, seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman McCarthy to put Article 6-Stabilization Funds on the warrant,seconder! by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 7-Capital Improvements Budget on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 8-Establishment of Revolving Funds for the Conservation Commission and the Board of Health on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 9-Annual Renewal of Elder Affairs Revolving Fund on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 10-Funds for Road Repair and Maintenance on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 12-Funds for Facilities Projects on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Selectmen-3/24/15-TC Initial Minutes-Board of Selectmen March 24, 2015 Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 12-Funds for Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 13-MGL Chapter 91 Liability on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman McCarthy to put Article 14-Additional Real Estate Exemption on the warrant, seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 15&16-CPC on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to put Article 17-Cohasset Elder Affairs-Lease or Acquisition of a Senior Center Facility on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 18-Creation of Steering Committee for the 25Wh Anniversary of Cohasset on the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to put Article 19-Adoption of Stretch Energy Code on the warrant, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to put Article 20-Lease of Town Property for Siting of Solar Power Electric Generation Facility on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Quigley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Quigley to put Article 21-Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to put Article 22-Special Permits in the Village Business District on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Quigley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article 23-Water Rates on the warrant,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Selectman Quigley asked Mr.Senior for a broad overview(macro-budget summary)of the budget for the residents to understand. Mr.Senior stated he will put up on the town's website. Town Manager Mr.Senior stated he attended the Health and Recreation Fair and thanked Mary Goodwin,Ted Carroll and Jenna McCarthy and the entire staff for a doing a wonderful job. The Annual Rotary Road Race is this Sunday. He stated the Police Chief search is ongoing. They held an assessment center this past weekend with the 3 finalists. It was an exceptional and informative process. Mr. Senior stated they will be starting the interviews for the Director of Board of Health next week. He will be conducting the interviews with Interim Health Agent-Jennifer Sullivan and BOH Chairman Peggy Chapman. Mr.Senior has drafted a job description and advertisement for the Chief Information Officer. He is waiting for the Superintendent to look it over and then it will be posted. Mr. Senior spoke with David Hassen-President of Cohasset Golf Club and discussed the condition of Lamberts Lane. Mr.Senior stated Director of Project Management-Brian Joyce is working with Superintendent of DPW-Carl Sestito on a list of 3 Selectmen-3/24/15-TC Initial Minutes-Board of Selectmen March 24, 2015 1-0 emergency road repairs. Mr.Senior stated he will have Lisa Uglialoro-HR Consultant in to update the board at the end of April. Minutes Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the minutes of 3/20/15 as amended,seconded by Selectman Quigley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Kennedy, Chairman Documents Class II License FY16-Budget Draft Warrant Selectmen-3/24/15-TC Initial ` C�J�1 �I OR-9