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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 04/14/2014 Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 14, 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,Town Manager Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Stormwater Advisory Committee Member Fran Collins-404 South Main Street stated the Committee is looking for new members. Library Trustee Agnes McCann-104 Doane Street reminded the Board and residents about the Poem in Your Pocket event that the Paul Pratt Library is sponsoring. She encouraged everyone to get involved. Public Hearing Continued-Sajjan Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Cohasset Wine&Spirits Liquor License Change of Location Chairman Kennedy read aloud the public hearing notice. She also read aloud a request from the applicant's attorney requesting an extension for 3 months as they are in the process of developing plans. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to continue the hearing for 3 months,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous. Review Final Warrant Schedule Mr.Senior stated the warrant is currently at the printer and going through the proofing and production process. The warrant should be in resident's homes earlier than the required week. The warrant should be available on the website by the end of the week. Mr.Senior is working on the Town Manager's Motions and they will also be available on the web before Town Meeting. Schedule&Prioritize Future Policy Discussions The Board had a lengthy discussion of the following topics; Roads-Priorities, public/Private,Town Land Use: Memorials, Event Policy,etc., Economic Development and Financial Management Policies. Selectmen Comment Period Chairman Kennedy reminded the public at the end of June the Board will be doing Board/Committee appointments. Anyone that is interested should fill out and send in a Committee Application. Selectman McCarthy attended the CEF Gala at Atlantica and it was a great event and largely attended. He was impressed by the student participation. Selectman Gjesteby also attended the event and was impressed at the student participation as well. Chairman Kennedy reminded all Board/Committee members that it is time again to take the state ethics exam. The certificate of completion needs to be printed out and file with the town clerk's office. 1 Selectmen-4/14/15-TC 6 Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 14, 2015 Town Manager Report Mr.Senior advised the board he is wrapping up the Board of Health Agent position. They have a candidate that has been vetted. They have received some interesting applications for the CIO position. He has forwarded the resumes to the Superintendent for her review. He is hoping to have a few people with IT experience to help with the process. The goal would be to get the interviews started within the next couple of weeks. Mr.Senior explained the process of hiring a Police Chief and what he was asked to do. He spoke about how he hired Badge Quest and brought Steve Unsworth in to discuss the process with the Board. The process is invaluable and is still ongoing. Mr.Senior stated he remains focused on the process and takes it seriously. He will make the decision based on merit and fitness as stated in the Town Manager Act. He respects the community's concern and passion. He has heard from many people in the community. He reminded everyone that when process is replaced by passion it does no one any merit. When passion is allowed to overwhelm and close out conversation before a decision has been made or directs outcomes before due diligence and information gathering is complete it does not improve the result. He isn't finished with the process. He has looked, relooked and consulted as this is part of his job. He is continuing his due diligence and expects to make a recommendation very soon. Minutes Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the minutes of 3/30/15,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to approve the minutes of 3/31/15,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Chairman Kennedy stated the Board had a scheduled executive session for tonight to approve minutes but will not meet as it was posted incorrectly. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Kennedy, Chairman Documents Letter of Extension-Sajjan Enterprises ATM Warrant Woodard &Curran-Monthly Operation Report Minutes 3/30 & 3/31 Bancroft Hall Calendar 2 Selectmen-4/14/15-TC Initial?A=G� a 0 m � rs