HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/19/2018 Selectmen Minutes June 19, 2018
Selectmen's Meeting
Town Hall-Selectmen's Office
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Kevin McCarthy
Steve Gaumer
Paul Schubert
Jack Keniley
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call vote:
Kevin McCarthy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present,Jack Keniley-Present,
Steve Gaumer-Present.
Pledge-Recited.
Public Comments-None.
Extend Terms of Master Plan Committee Members-Chairman Kennedy stated the Master Plan
Committee charge and terms of members expire on June 30th and would like to extend the terms of the
committee members through 12/30/18 in order for the Committee to complete its work. Motion by
Selectman Gaumer to extend the terms of the Master Plan Committee (as listed) until December 30,
2018: Clark Brewer, Patrick Kennedy, Peter Hobson, Lynn Schwandt, Kevin McCarthy, Eric Seuss, Paul
Schubert, Katie Dugan,Amy Glasmeier,John Donahue and Charlie Higginson.
Motion seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Review RNAV Pilot/Massport Letter from Rep. Meschino-Chairman Kennedy asked that the Board
postpone the discussion about the letter until the next meeting so that the Town's representative Ralph
Dormitzer can be present. Motion by Selectman Keniley to remove the agenda item until 6/26/18,
seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Review of 2018 Goals& Discuss Process for FY19-Chairman Kennedy discussed the process of the Town
Manager review with the Board. A recent case in Wayland has changed the way public personnel
reviews should be handled. The Board is not allowed to have a sub-committee of members
consolidating the information as that is considered a violation of the Opening Meeting Law. She
suggested that Selectmen each fill out the review paperwork and individually meet with the Town
Manager. Each member will then submit the paperwork to Lisa Uglialoro to consolidate and bring back
to the Board and discuss publically. Selectman Gaumer asked if they should have an outside person to
do the consolidating since the Director of Human Resources works directly for the Town Manager. After
a brief discussion the Board directed Mr. Senior to consult with town counsel. Chairman Kennedy
suggested each board member begin their individual form and meet one on one with Mr. Senior to start
the process.
Town Hall Discussion-Chairman Kennedy asked Mr. Senior to give an update of the Town Hall project
that was proposed at Annual Town Meeting and noted that following that, the Board will discuss the
community concerns which they have received and then discuss their objectives and next steps. They
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will also define the role of the Selectmen, review the Town Hall Building Committee charge and set
general timetables for deliverables, including public information process.
Mr. Senior stated the Town hired a project manager for the Town Hall project before the committee was
formed. After a bidding and interview process, Daedalus was hired. The Town then hired McKinley
Kaslow&Associates. Chairman of Town Hall Building Committee Mary McGoldrick stated the majority
of committee is here tonight to hear community feedback. The Building Committee is proud of the job
they did and everyone on committee worked hard over the last 18 months. Mr. Senior stated he met
with staff and asked for a review of any significant and operational issues with the building that need to
be addressed. The Town will be checking electrical, plumbing and performing air quality tests and will
share the results when he receives them. Chairman Kennedy and the Board discussed the issues that
residents had with the proposed town hall project. Chairman Kennedy stated that she felt much of the
concern came down to communication: some of the project details/budget did not reach people and the
Board needs to do a better job going forward in communicating critical information. She also felt the
two ultimate takeaways were cost and size. Selectman Keniley asked that they do a financing plan. He
would like to see some analysis of funding the project and the different options. Chairman Kennedy
added that the Board needs to review the 10-year capital plan. Mr. Senior stated that Don Piatt has a
first cut of the 10-year capital plan and did a good analysis of the debt roll off over the next 10 years.
Selectman Gaumer reiterated that the Board needs to better communicate the project;the Town needs
to explain the project better and why it is necessary. Selectman Schubert stated that the voters said the
cost was too high and recommends we do research and shave down the cost and size and put forward a
definitive plan before they can address financing. Selectman McCarthy stated that just about everybody
agrees that the old town hall needs to be restored. The disagreement comes on how to handle the
annex/offices. They need to be more practical and frugal with what is proposed and spent on the
building. They should work on better interaction with other boards/committees. The Board requested
a renovation analysis with a set of deliverables. They also requested the executive summary from the
architect.
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior stated the Master Plan is hosting a Community Open Forum
tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at 91 Sohier Street. The Jacob's Meadow tide gate has stopped working
properly. The DPW has been monitoring between tides and manually opening when necessary. The
permit allows a flow flap for emergencies. Director of DPW Brian Joyce is looking into prices to replace
the gate. Mr. Senior will keep the Board updated. The Cunningham Bridge project is moving along. The
utility crossing is complete. The bridge pour is scheduled for Thursday. He reminded residents to stay
off the bridge as it is not safe for walking or fishing.
Selectmen Update-Selectman Schubert is working on setting up meetings with National Grid, and
another with Senator O'Connor and Representative Meschino regarding the bonding bill. Selectman
Keniley stated the Harbor Committee should be receiving a letter back from CZM soon. Selectman
Gaumer received a call from a local business about obtaining a transient vendor license and was told by
this office that there were not any available. He would like more information on this. Mr. Senior will
look into. Selectman Gaumer met last night with Chris Senior,Attorney Lou Ross, Brian Joyce and Cedar
Acres residents about the betterment/easement process. They had a good discussion and a lot of
questions were answered. This will help move the paving project forward. Chairman Kennedy stated
the Cohasset Triathlon is this Sunday. The Recycling Transfer Facility will open at 11 a.m.
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Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Documents
RNAV Pilot/Massport Letter
FY18 Goals
Town Hall project
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