HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/12/2018 (2) Selectmen Minutes June 12, 2018
Selectmen's Meeting
Town Hall-Selectmen's Office
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Kevin McCarthy
Paul Schubert
Jack Keniley
Steve Gaumer
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.
Bond Anticipation Note-Sale Finalization-Deputy Treasurer/Collector Karen Crowell was present and
stated on 5/22/18 the Board signed an Advance in Lieu of Borrowing for a General Obligation Bond
Anticipation Note (BAN)for$300,000 for the Town Hall Design & Plan Project.They are now ready to
execute the borrowing. The total BAN is$897,400 at a rate of 1.95%for a year. Selectman Gaumer
asked that the Town adopt a policy that requires the Town to review the offer rate; he notes that a rate
of 1.95% is not a rate that Cohasset should receive with its AAA rating. The rate should be competitive.
Mr. Senior will discuss with the Treasurer/Collector.
Licenses-5 South Main-Wine& Malt-Chairman Kennedy read aloud the advertised public hearing
notice. Owner of 5 South Main Brian Hennebury was present and gave an overview of his experience
and plan with the restaurant. He stated they are looking to add limited craft beers and a small wine
offering to go along with their current menu. They will only sell alcohol inside of the premises.
Selectman McCarthy asked if he is familiar with the Town's policies on alcohol and stated the Board
takes them very seriously. Mr. Hennebury responded that he has a copy and has read them. Chairman
Kennedy asked that they forward the manager's schedule to the Selectmen's office and Cohasset Police
department. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve a wine and malt license for 5 South Main,
seconded by Selectman Keniley. Roll Call Vote: Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Diane
Kennedy-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye, Steve Gaumer-Aye.
Minutes-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the minutes of 5/22/18,seconded by Selectman
Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Public Hearing-National Grid Pole Hearing-Chairman Kennedy read aloud the public hearing notice.
National Grid Engineer Jose Vasquez was present. He stated the request was from a resident. They are
requesting to add in front of their property o North Main Street to allow the wires to the house to be
moved underground. Director of Public Works Brian Joyce was present and reviewed the proposal and
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has no issues with it. Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the request for Pole#83-50 at North
Main&Sohier Street as presented, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to change the agenda and discuss Committee Appointment Process,
seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Committee Appointments-Chairman Kennedy advised the Board she would like to try and put
committee appointments on the 6/26/18 agenda. She asked that an email be re-sent to
Board/Committee Chairman reminding them and their members that applications are due by 6/21/18.
She also requested a list be sent to the Mariner and put on the Town's Facebook page. She also noted
that the Master Plan members all expire this year and asked that the Board consider extending the term
of the all members through December 31, 2018. Chairman Kennedy discussed possibly having new
members complete their ethics exams before being sworn in by the town clerk to streamline things.
Selectman McCarthy suggested they make sure that is allowed. Chairman Kennedy discussed having
Board/Committee training as soon as possible.
Appointment-Affordable Housing Steering Committee-Elder Affairs Representative-Elizabeth Tarpey,
current member of Elder Affairs was present. She stated she was appointed to Elder Affairs a year ago
and enjoys being involved. She would like to also participate in the Affordable Housing Steering
Committee and help out where she can. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to appoint Elizabeth Tarpey to
the Affordable Housing Steering Committee as a Representative of Elder Affairs for an unexpired
term,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Appointment Recreation-Joint Meeting with Recreation Commission-Recreation Chairman Abigail
Alves advised the Board that they had a recent resignation (Molly Frame). They have met with Tim
Burnieika and are asking for him to be appointed for the unexpired term. Mr. Burnieika introduced
himself and gave an overview of his background. Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Tim
Burnieika to the Recreation Commission for an unexpired term, seconded by Selectman Keniley. Roll
Call Vote: Rec Commission-Jack DeLorenzo-Aye,Ginny Froio-Aye,Abigail Alves-Aye,Jeff Hartwell-
Aye; Board of Selectmen-Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye,Jack Keniley-
Aye,Steve Gaumer-Aye.
Review format for 6/19/18 Town Hall discussion-Chairman Kennedy distributed a proposed framework
for the 6/19 meeting. She suggested the Board review 2018 Goals& discuss the process for FY19. The
Board would then get an update from the Town Manager on Town Hall (status of OPM &architecture
firm),the Board would summarize community concerns (BoS discussion then public input), discuss the
next steps including guidance for Town Hall Building Committee and set a general timetable for
deliverables. Chairman Kennedy suggested the Board put together a list of concerns for the meeting on
6/19. Chairman Gaumer suggested they re-charge the committee. Selectman Keniley asked if the Board
could get the final info for each of the three options. The Board discussed putting a post on the Town
Facebook page asking for feedback on why or why not they voted for Town Hall Renovation with a two
sentence response.
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior reminded everyone that the last recycling day for the year is in
Scituate on Saturday,June 16th from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Mr. Senior suggested the Board look at their
calendars and consider the date of December 10th for Special Town Meeting. The Board discussed
briefly. Mr. Senior asked the Board to think about the date. Mr. Senior stated the Board is scheduled to
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meet on 9/11/18 and 9/25/18. He will be at an ICMA conference on 9/25/18. He asked that the Board
consider moving the meeting dates for the month of September to the 4th and 18th. The Board will
check their calendars. Mr. Senior asked if the joint meetings with Advisory Committee and Capital
Budget worked last year and if the Board would like to schedule meetings again this year.The Board had
a brief discussion about possibly having a forum earlier in the process.
Selectmen Update-Selectmen Schubert reminded everyone that the Arts Festival is this weekend.
Chairman Kennedy encouraged residents to use the shuttles from Sohier St parking. Selectman
Schubert reported the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program meet this past week and was well
attended. Mr. Senior added that they had staff and residents involved and they had great ideas. They
will be preparing a report to share with everyone. Selectman Gaumer congratulated the Class of 2018.
He asked Mr. Senior if the Board could get an update on the Bound Brook project. Chairman Kennedy
stated there is a public Master Plan Forum on 6/20 at Willcutt Commons at 7 p.m. Also,the next MVP
meeting will be on 7/17. Mr. Senior stated the Lt. Governor Karyn Polito was in town on Thursday for an
update on the Harbor Plan.
Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was
unanimous(5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Documents
Bond Anticipation Note-Sale Finalization
Beer&Wine License-5 South Main
Pole Hearing-National Grid
Recreation application-T. Burnieika
Affordable Housing application-B.Tarpey
Minutes 5.22.18
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