HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/21/2016 Selectmen Minutes June 21, 2016
Selectmen's Office-Town Hall
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Kevin McCarthy, Chairman
Paul Schubert
Diane Kennedy
Steve Gaumer
Jack Keniley
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call vote. Steve
Gaumer-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Kevin McCarthy-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present,Jack
Keniley-Present.
Pledge-Recited
Public Comments-None
Town Manager Chris Senior, Finance Director Mary Gallagher and Treasurer/Collector Paula Linhares
presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association for June 30, 2015. This is the fourth year the Town of Cohasset has
received the award. Mr. Senior thanked Mary Gallagher and Paula Linhares and their entire team for
their hard work.
Permits/Licenses-Entertainment License TNA Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Blu Mussel Tavern-Chairman
McCarthy stated the applicant has requested an extension due to a conflict. The Board will discuss the
application at the July 5t" meeting.
Annual Appointments-Cable Advisory Committee, CCTV Board of Directors, Cohasset Common District
Commission, Cohasset Cultural Council, CPC, Elder Affairs, Fence Viewer, Historical Commission, Norfolk
County Rep., OPEB, South Shore Recycling and ZBA. Chairman McCarthy stated the Board is authorizing
Mr. Senior to hold off on signing any appointment sheet until an appointee's Mandatory Ethics Online
Training has been completed. The Board agreed the deadline for completion is 7/10/16.
Cable Advisory Committee-Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint Pat Martin, Merle Brown,Jim
Morrison and Rick Schiffmann to Cable Advisory Committee contingent upon completion of Ethics
training by 7/10/16, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
CCTV Board of Directors-Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint Pat Martin and Merle Brown to
CCTV Board of Directors, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission-Mr. Senior advised the Board that the Clerk is
requesting to correctly stagger the 9 member board according to the bylaw. Motion by Selectman
Schubert to correctly stagger the members as recommended, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and
the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint as follows;
Jacqueline Clark to full member for a one year term ending June 30, 2017,
John Coffey from a member to an alternate member for a term year term ending June 30, 2018,
Colin Koch from an alternate member to a full member for a two year term ending June 30, 2018,
Yasmin Landy to full member for a three year term ending June 30, 2019,
Nicholas Noon to full member for a three year term ending June 30, 2019,
Can Tiryaki to full member for a three year term ending June 30, 2019 and
Peter Wood as an alternate for a three year term ending June 30, 2019, seconded by Selectman
Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
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Cohasset Cultural Council-Michael Reilly was present and gave the Board an overview of what the
Council is working on. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to re-appoint Michael Reilly to Cohasset Cultural
Council for a three year term, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Community Preservation Committee-Chairman Russell Bonetti was present and stated they have an
open position for a Historical Commission Representative. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to re-appoint
Diane Kennedy, Rich Karoff and Alex Koines to CPC for a three year term, seconded by Selectman
Schubert and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Kennedy abstained from the vote.
Council on Elder Affairs-Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint Cynthia Swartwood and James
Mensching to Elder Affairs for a term of three years, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
Fence Viewer-Motion by Selectman Gaumer to re-appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk(pending
completed application) as Fence Viewer, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
Historical Commission-Motion by Selectman Gaumer to re-appoint Peter Wood and Jackie Dormitzer
to Historical Commission for a three year term,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
Norfolk County Advisory Rep.-Chairman McCarthy asked Selectman Keniley to take on this role. The
Board had a brief discussion. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to appoint Selectman Keniley,seconded
by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
OPEB Committee-Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint Carl Forsythe and Jason Soules for a
one year term, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
South Shore Recycling-Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint Merle Brown to South Shore
Recycling for a three year term, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Zoning Board of Appeals-Motion by Selectman Schubert to re-appoint Charlie Higginson to ZBA as a
full member for a three year term, David McMorris and Matthew Watkins as Associate Members for a
three year term, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Selectman Gaumer asked Mr. Senior about the members for the 2501" Committee. Mr. Senior stated the
Board appointed four members from the Historical Society and Historical Commission so far. He will re-
energize the search.
Long Range Planning Group-Mr. Senior gave the Board a draft of a proposed charge, composition,
structure, schedule and support for the group. He recommended two appointees from the Board of
Selectmen, School Committee, Advisory and Capital Budget for two year terms with no appointee
serving more than two consecutive terms. He also recommended the Town Manager, Finance Director,
School Superintendent and School Business Manager serve as ex-officio members. If necessary based
on issues under review the Board of Selectmen would have the ability to add two additional appointees,
neither of whom may be from a board already represented, to serve for a 1 year term. He had a brief
discussion with the Board. Selectman Kennedy discussed some of the members are elected and some
are appointed therefore the elected may not have a term as long as an appointed member. Sam
Wakeman-Chairman of Capital Budget stated if the Board's concern is elected versus appointment they
have the option of keeping that member one as necessary. The Board discussed the reporting structure.
The Board requested Mr. Senior make the suggested corrections and bring back a final proposal on July
5t" and appoint their representatives.
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2016 Goals and Objectives Update-Mr. Senior gave a power point presentation to the Board on Goals
and Objectives for 2016 (attached) and the status of them. He discussed the next steps and objectives
forFY17.
Cunningham Bridge Update-Selectman Keniley presented his draft letter to Mass Dot regarding
Cunningham Bridge Project. The Board had a brief discussion of the edits. Selectman Keniley will re-
write with suggested edits and bring back to the Board for the July 5tn meeting. Ralph Dormitzer-111
Atlantic Avenue stated there is an opportunity to ask for things right now from the DOT. They have
been listening to the Town's concerns. He suggested the Town ask if it is still relevant to rebuild the
abutments. He suggested the Board write a letter that asks for exactly what they expect. Mike Sardina-
271 South Main Street spoke to the Board about the proposed changes. He suggested that maybe since
they are no longer changing the curve maybe the road doesn't need to be rebuilt. He presented
pictures to the Board of the railing from Back River Bridge. He also stated the State considers the road a
collector road and he doesn't agree. The Board should ask for more info.
Selectmen Update-Selectman Kennedy reminded residents that this Sunday is the Cohasset Triathlon.
She also wanted to remind residents that all facilities stickers expire on June 30tn
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior advised the Board he is moving ahead on the Open Space ad hoc
committee and will update at a future meeting.
Chairman McCarthy asked for a motion to go into Executive Session for Exemption#2 to conduct
strategies in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The Board will discuss Town
Management contracts-Town Manager& Finance Director. Selectman Schubert moved the motion,
seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; Steve Gaumer-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Kevin
McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye.
The Board went into executive session at 10:06 p.m.
The Board came out of executive session at 10:17 p.m.
Motion by Selectman Schubert to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was
unanimous(5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin McCarthy, Chairman
Documents
Committee Applications
Long Range Planning Group-draft
2016 Goals& Objectives Presentation
Cunningham Bridge draft letter
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