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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 03/27/2018 Selectmen Minutes March 27, 2018 Selectmen's Meeting 91 Sohier Street Willcutt Commons-Chart Room Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Paul Schubert, Chairman Diane Kennedy Steve Gaumer Kevin McCarthy Jack Keniley Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Chairman Schubert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a roll call vote: Kevin McCarthy-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present,Jack Keniley-Present, Steve Gaumer-Present. Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to go into Executive Session Exemption#3-To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. The Board will discuss Viktoriya Won v. Con Com &enforcement of Con Com NOI-Olde Salt House. The Board will also go into Executive Session for Exemption#6-To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board will discuss potential land sale or acquisition and land abutting 121 Jerusalem Road. The motion moved by Selectman Kennedy and seconded by Selectman McCarthy. Roll Call Vote: Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye, Steve Gaumer-Aye. The Board went into Executive Session at 6:36 p.m. The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to come out of Executive Session and return to regular session; moved by Selectman McCarthy; seconded by Selectman Keniley: Roll Call Vote to come out of Executive Session Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye, Steve Gaumer-Aye. Public Comment-None Events-Chairman Schubert stated the Board received a request from Universal Television to change the date of filming from 3/27/18 to 3/28/18 due to the recent storm. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Kennedy abstained from the vote. Appointment—Veterans Graves Officer-Mr. Senior stated at the last meeting the Board appointed Phil Mahoney as the VSO. He was notified that the Board also needs to appoint him as the Veterans' Graves Officer. Motion by Selectman Keniley to appoint Phil Mahoney to Veteran's Graves Officer, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Hall Building Committee Update-Chairman Mary McGoldrick was present along with Shane Nolan &Wendall Kalsow. Chairman McGoldrick updated the Board on the project and displayed Schematic Designs. She stated they met with CPC last night and they will vote after Capital Budget votes. On Selectmen Minutes March 27, 2018 Tuesday they are meeting with the Cohasset Common Historical District Commission. Mr. Senior explained the bonding process. Joint Meeting with Advisory Committee-Capital Budget Recommendations-Vice Chairman Brian Host and member Nathan Redmann were present. They reviewed the requests for the Water Department, DPW, Elder Affairs, Fire, IT, Police, Recreation &Schools. The total of Capital requests is$996,900. They are requesting that all of these are paid for with cash. They briefly discussed the 10-year Capital Plan which is not yet complete. Mr. Host stated they had not yet voted on Sewer or Road Repair articles. Mr. Senior explained the Sewer Article that was just added seeking$350,000 for the construction and planning of wastewater and 1/1 remediation. They have the ability to borrow this sum from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. The Sewer Commission will present to Capital Budget at their meeting on Monday. The other piece is the regional sewer study with Hull and Scituate. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article#8-Captial Improvements Budget,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Joint Meeting with Advisory Committee-CPC-Chairman Russell Bonetti was present. He reviewed the 6 proposals they have received. The Historical Society is requesting up to$30,000 for a new HVAC System;the Trustees of the Reservation are requesting $10,000 to secure the integrity of the Nike building and install new roof; Recreation has requested an additional $61,000 for Sohier& Beechwood playgrounds; Schools are requesting an additional $39,000 for playgrounds; and the Cohasset Little League is requesting up to$45,000 to renovate the dugouts and bleachers. The Committee has voted and approved all of these requests. They have not voted on the Town Hall project yet. They will vote at their meeting on 4/9. Chairman Bonetti stated some of the members along with the Town Manager had a conference call on Friday with Stuart Saginor from CPC in Boston on bonding projects using CPC funds. Selectman Gaumer asked for a list of the projects requested with the dollar amount and vote of the Committee. Chairman Bonetti will email the Board. Warrant Update& Review Large Home Review-Town Planner Peter Matchak and Chairman of Planning Board Clark Brewer reviewed with the Board the Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Large Home Review Process. Chairman Brewer stated the proposed changes will provide clarity of the review requirements and provides relief for homeowners planning small changes to their existing home. Chairman Brewer stated they expect more articles like this after the Master Plan is complete. Water Budget-Mr. Senior distributed the water budget to the Board. Chairman of Water Commission Leonora Jenkins reviewed the proposed FY19 Budget. She discussed revenues, expenditures and debt service. She discussed upcoming projects. Article#25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership-Selectman Gaumer stated he read the letter the Board received from the Chairman of the Harbor Committee. He stated he still feels that this petition introduces chaos and self-determination which concerns him. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article#25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-1. Selectman Gaumer voted against. Article#26 Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw-Chairman Schubert stated the Board received a letter from the Massachusetts Food Association supporting the effective statewide requirement to reduce disposal shopping bag distribution. Selectman Gaumer asked if the proponent would consider holding off on the article until special town meeting in the fall to refine. He also spoke of his concern for the administration and enforcement. Mr. Senior stated he would check and see how other communities Selectmen Minutes March 27, 2018 have handled enforcement. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article#26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Gaumer abstained from the vote. Article#5-Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2018-Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article#5 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Gaumer; the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#10-Departmental Revolving Funds-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article#10 to Annual Town Meeting,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#13-Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article#13 to Annual Town Meeting,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#14-Additional Real Estate Exemptions-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #14 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#15-POW Excise Exemption-Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article#15 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#22-General Bylaw Amendment Article for Prohibition of Marijuana Establishments-Motion by Selectman Keniley to recommend Article#22 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#23-Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article for Prohibition of Marijuana Establishments-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article#23 to Annual Town Meeting,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#24-Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article to Extend Temporary Moratorium-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article#24 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Vote to Place Debt Exclusion on the ATM Election Ballot-Mr. Senior distributed to the Board wording of the debt exclusion for the Annual Town Election Ballot which has been draft by Town Counsel The Board had a brief discussion. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to place the debt exclusion on the Annual Town Election Ballot as follows: Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two-and-a-half, so called, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the bonds to be issued in order to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,for the creation of detailed engineered design and construction plans, the conducting of a bidding process, and the reconstruction and addition to Town Hall, as authorized at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting? The motion was seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Town Manager's Update-Mr. Senior thanked everyone that participated in the recent Marijuana Public Forum. Selectmen Update-Selectman Kennedy stated the town was busy this weekend with the well-attended Cohasset Road Race and the Health & Recreation Fair. Congratulations to all involved Selectmen Minutes March 27, 2018 Minutes-Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the minutes of 3/15/18, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paul Schubert, Chairman Documents Filming Application-Universal Television Capital Budget Recommendations Water Budget Draft ATM Warrant Minutes 3/15/18