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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/30/2015 Minutes-Board of Selectmen June 30, 2015 Selectmen's Office Town Hall 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Kevin McCarthy,Vice Chairman Diane Kennedy Paul Schubert Selectmen Absent: Steve Gaumer,Chairman Karen Quigley Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Vice Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment-None Selectmen Update Selectman Schubert stated as a new Selectman he has been meeting with department heads to introduce himself and to see what their needs are. Selectman Kennedy wanted to acknowledge that the town had two big events over the past weekend. The MS Cape Cod Getaway and Cohasset Triathlon were both successful. The Triathlon ended up being a SK instead of a Triathlon due to the weather. She reminded residents that the Kids Triathlon is Saturday,July 111h and part of Sohier Street will be closed. Vice Chairman McCarthy read a notice reminding residents that All Facility Stickers expire on June 301h Stickers are on sale now in the town clerk's office. He also reminded residents that town hall is closed on Friday,July V for the independence Day holiday. Town Manager Report CAFR Award FY14 Finance Director Mary Gallagher and Treasurer/Collector Paula Linhares were present. Mr.Senior stated the town received the CAFR Award for FY14 for the 3rd consecutive year. The detailed report is on the town's website. Mr.Senior thanked the entire finance team for all of their hard work. Our World Update Mr.Senior advised the Board that Our World Children's Museum has signed the First Lease Amendment. He has been having conversations with them for over 6 weeks. He thanked them for all of their hard work and great programs for the town. The Recreation department will be using the space for the summer recreation programs. This will be any easy cooperative use of shared space with Recreation and Library. They have installed a new kitchen and elevator. The Recreation department will be paying the monthly rent and the utilities. Peter Pescatore-12 Lantern Lane asked if Recreation would be paying the lender on behalf of Our World. Mr.Senior stated they will make payments directly to Our World not the lender. Mr. Pescatore asked about the Our World revenue stream. Mr.Senior explained the only revenue from Our World was payment for the utilities and they were struggling to keep the payments which is how the conversation got started. Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the First Amendment to Lease for the Our World at 100 Sohier Street as presented,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (3-0). 1 Selectmen-6/30/15-TC Initial Oak(- Minutes-Board of Selectmen June 30, 2015 91 Sohier Street Update Mr. Senior advised the Board that discussion are ongoing regarding the purchase of 91 Sohier Street. Elder Affairs will continue to use 91 Sohier Street through July. He also spoke with Michael Hurley from the South Shore Community Center and Elder Affairs will continue to use that space as well. The senior services will continue seamlessly. Town Manager Review Vice Chairman McCarthy suggested the Board form a sub-committee to meet with the HR Consultant Lisa Uglialoro to review and update the existing performance evaluation form. The sub-committee will come back to the Board on July 14'h with any recommendations. The sub-committee will consist of Selectmen Kennedy and Schubert. Licenses&Permits Mr. Senior advised the Board that Peel Pizza has taken over the location of 13 Depot Court. They have another location in Hingham. They have received all of their Board of Health permits. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the common victualler's license for Peel Pizza at 13 Depot Court,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Annual Reappointments Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Margaret Charles to Registrar of Voters(3 years),seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Merle Brown and Paul Carlson(1 year)to Cable Advisory Committee,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Merle Brown and Paul Carlson(1 year)to Cable Advisory Board of Directors,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Elizabeth Morse to Cohasset Cultural Council (3 years), seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint John Coffey,Colin Koch and Annette Sawchuk to Cohasset Common Historic District Commission(3 years),seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Paul Kierce,Christine McCarron and Harry St.Onge to Elder Affairs Board(3 years),seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Jason Soules, Carl Forsythe and Timothy Davis to OPEB Committee(1 year),seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Peter Goedecke and Benjamin Lacy to Zoning Board of Appeals (3 years),seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (3-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Maria Plante to Constable(3 years),seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Glenn Pratt to Fence Viewer(1 year),seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(3-0). 2 Selectmen-6/30/15-TC Initial Minutes-Board of Selectmen June 30, 2015 Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Mary Snow to South Shore Recycling Cooperative,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Rebecca Bates-McArthur to Historical Commission, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Michael Dickey(Planning Board Rep.)and Susan Sardina (Housing Authority Rep.) Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours in advance None Next meeting is July 14,2015. Mr.Senior asked the Board to have an executive session meeting on July 7,2015. Motion by Selectman Schubert to have an executive session meeting on July 7,2015 for Exceptions 2, 3 &5,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(3-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin McCarthy,Vice Chairman Documents: Town Manager Evaluation Sheet-Draft Common Victualler-Peel Pizza Reappointments All Facilities Announcement Selectmen-6/30/15-TC Initia