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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 12/22/2015 Selectmen Minutes December 22, 2015 Selectmen's Office-Town Hall 41 Highland Ave. Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Steve Gaumer,Chairman Kevin McCarthy,Vice Chairman Diane Kennedy Paul Schubert Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Chairman Gaumer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pled a of Alle lance-Recited Public Comments-None Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowin Treasurer/Collector Paula Linhares explained the process that Town Meeting authorized in May 2015 for the purchase of 91 Sohier Street. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the advance in lieu of borrowing for$1,030,000 for the purpose of purchasing 91 Sohier Street,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Financials November 2015&Investment Update Treasurer/Collector Paula Linhares reviewed the financials for November 2015 and the Investment Executive Summary as of September 30, 2015 with the Board. Events-Rotary Road Race This year's Rotary Road Race by the Sea is proposed for Sunday,April 3, 2016. There has not been any changes to the application from last year. They will submit the insurance information a month before the race. Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the Rotary Road Race on 4/3/16,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was 3-0-1. Selectman Kennedy abstained from the vote. Tour de South Shore This year's Tour de South Shore Ride ip proposed for Saturday,October 1,2016. There has not been any changes to the application from last year. They will submit the insurance information a month before the event. Chief Silvia was present and gave details of the ride. Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the Tour de South Shore Ride on October 1,2016,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectman Kennedy advised the Board that she and Selectman Schubert have met and discussed the event policy and will update the Board in January. Committee Appointments-Elder Affairs Chairman Gaumer advised the Board the Council on Elder Affairs has asked to have Helen "Taffy" Nothnagle be appointed from Associate to Full Member for the unexpired term until June, 2018. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Helen "Taffy"Nothnagle from Associate to Full Member until 6/30/18,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectmen Update Selectman McCarthy advised the Board that the Town has been notified that it is now a designated Green Community and has been awarded a$141,460 grant. He congratulated the Alternative Energy Committee for all their hard work. Selectman Kennedy wished everyone Happy Holidays and a peaceful New Year. Selectman Schubert attended the Recreation Commission meeting. They are currently working with the Library on the use of space. Chairman Gaumer stated he attended the Holiday Stroll which was handled with great enthusiasm. He challenged everyone to get all merchants involved from other areas of the Town. Selectmen Minutes December 22, 2015 Minutes Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the minutes of 12/8/15,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Committee Appointments-Library trustee Library Trustee Carolyn Coffey was present and stated the Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Elaine Breslow to fill the unexpired term vacated by James Sandell until May,2015. She gave an overview of her background. Carolyn Coffey advised the Board that the Trustees have been working on a 5-year strategic plan and have interviewed people in the community for their input. They are also working with Recreation on the best use of the shared space. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Elaine Breslow to fill the unexpired term until May,2015,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Carolyn Coffey called the Trustee's meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. as there were 5 Library Trustee Members present. Motion by Carolyn Coffey to appoint Elaine Breslow to fill the unexpired term until May,2015,seconded by Agnes McCann and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Manager Update FY16 Mid-Year Update-Goals&Objectives Town Manager Chris Senior gave a Power Point presentation to the Board. He discussed communication strategies,financial stability, service delivery and town priorities. He discussed the next steps. The Board had a lengthy discussion on the presentation. Chairman Gaumer commended Mr.Senior on the great presentation. He stated it is helpful for the Town to see what has been done and what is being worked on. He thanked Mr.Senior and his staff for all the work over the past couple of years. Selectman Kennedy added that there is finally a balance that is working well. She thanked Mr.Senior and the staff for all the work that has been done. Chairman Gaumer added that the Board should discuss the next steps with the Town Manager's contract. Mr. Senior's contract started in the month of January and Chairman Gaumer would prefer it would be from the beginning of the fiscal year in July. He recommended the Board have a discussion on a future agenda to discuss the extension of the contract. Mr. Senior advised the Board he will be taking some time off between Christmas and New Year's.Chief Silvia will be in charge during this time. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(4-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Steve Gaumer, Chairman Documents Advance in Lieu of Borrowing Financials-November 2015 Quarterly Investment Update Rotary Road Race Application Tour de South Shore Ride Application Committee Application-Taffy Nothnagle Committee Application-Elaine Breslow Town Manager Goals-Presentation Minutes 12/8/15