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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/16/2016 Minutes-Board of Selectmen June 16, 2015 Selectmen's Office-Town Hall 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Steve Gaumer,Chairman Kevin McCarthy Diane Kennedy Karen Quigley Paul Schubert Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Jeff Nutting, Facilitator Chairman Gaumer called the meeting to order at 6:54 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment-None Selectmen Update Chairman Gaumer congratulated the 2015 graduating class and wished them the best of luck. Selectman Kennedy also congratulated the Class of 2015. Town Manager FY 16 Meeting Schedule Mr.Senior presented the Board with a proposed meeting schedule for the year for their consideration. Chairman Gaumer asked the Board to agree that all important issues be discussed with the full Board as some members may missing meetings occasionally for other responsibilities. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adopt the proposed meeting schedule,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Our World Museum-Update Mr. Senior stated he has had good conversations with Mary Larson from Our World. Their counsel is drafting an agreement which he will bring to the Board. The plan is for Recreation to use the space for summer activities. Licenses/Permits Farmers Market-Event Application Selectman Quigley recused from the hearing and left room. Michelle and Michael Hubley-318 King Street were present to discuss the proposed event. They gave an overview of the Farmers Market which a is held on Thursdays from June 181h through October 151hfrom 2-6 p.m. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the Farmer's Market on Thursdays from June 18-Oct 15,2-6 p.m.,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Quigley abstained. Minutes Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 4/28/15,5/2/15 and 5/5,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Schubert abstained from vote as he was not present at meetings. 1 Selectmen-6/16/15-TC Initial Minutes-Board of Selectmen June 16, 2015 Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 5/11,5/19 and 5/26,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0) Board of Selectmen-Goals&Objectives Jeff Nutting was present and gave an overview of his municipal career which started in 1976. Mr. Nutting discussed with the Board their Goals and Objectives that they set last year and what has been accomplished. Mr. Nutting reviewed the role of the Board and how they would like to proceed. He suggested how the board should debate,deliberate and vote. The Board agreed on the following Goals&Objectives 1. Discuss Development of a Master Plan Zoning,Affordable Housing, Economic Development,Alternative Energy 2. Complete Building and Infrastructure Assessment Town Hall Plan, Public Safety Facility, Building Needs, Private/Public Way Policy 3. Refine Committee Structure Economic Development,Stormwater,Open Space-Charges, Membership, Liaison Roles 4. Financial Oversight OPEB 5. Communications Chairman Gaumer asked the Board to consider having an electronic device silence policy during meetings to allow the Board to focus on discussions without interruptions. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Steve Gaumer, Chairman Documents Jeff Nutting Info Norfolk Reg of Deeds Memo Letter re; Memorial Day-Vincent Fountaine MAPC—Election Results Bancroft Hall Calendar Reorganization of Rec Commission Reorganization of Sewer Commission 2 Selectmen-6/16/15-TC Initial `NUS