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.
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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
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