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PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY COHASSET m 02025 COHASSET TOWN REPORT 1999 1999 marked the 150th anniversary of the shipwreck of the Brig St.John of Galway,Ireland,on "The Grampuses"of Cohasset's rocky shoreline. The St.John was carry Irish emigrants from the Counties Galway and Clare who were seeking refuge from the Irish Famine. Of those aboard the brig,ninety-nine perished and just over twenty survived. Entire famihes were lost.Some forty-five of those who perished are buried in a grave in Central Cemetery marked by a Celtic cross erected by the ancient Order of Hibernians (Cover design furnished by the Cohasset Historical Society.) PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY COHASSET MA 02025 ANNUAL REPORT of the BOARD OF SELECTMEN of the FINANCLVL AFFAIRS of the TOWN OF COHASSET Reports of the School Committee and the Report of Other Town Officers FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1999 Town ofCohasset Incorporated 1770 Population January 1999 -7,806 Tenth Congressional District Representative William D,Delahunt Norfolk and Plymouth Senatorial District Senator Robert L.Hedlund Third Plymouth Representational District Representative Mary Jeanette Murray,Cohasset Annual Town Meeting Last Saturday in March Election of OfBcers Within 35 days of the Annual Town Meeting INMEMORIAM Nancy E.Knight --February 10,1999 Library Clerk Thomas Gerard Keating --February 20,1999 Council on Elder Affairs Director of Veterans'Affairs Veterans'Burial Agent Anna Cornelia L.O'MaUey -February 28,1999 Bylaw Committee Raymond G.Buckley -March 6,1999 Election Officer Constance S.Jones --March 7,1999 Assistant Town Clerk Assistant Librarian Thomas J,Lucas --March 12,1999 School Teacher Dorothea Bjorkgren --April 30,1999 Election Officer Council of Elder Affairs Housing Partnership Committee Robert A.Leonard --September 21,1999 Plumbing &Gas Inspector Planning Board Ann E.Leonard -November 12,1999 Election Officer ELECTED OFFICIALS -TOWN OF COHASSET SELECTMEN -3 YEAR TERM TERM EXPIRES Diane C.Sullivan 2000 Merle S.Brown 2001 Thomas J.Callahan 2001 Roseanne M.McMonis 2002 Frederick Koed 2002 MODERATOR --3 YEAR TERM George L.Marlette,III 2002 TOWN CLERK -3 YEAR TERM Marion L.Douglas 2002 SCHOOL COMMITTEE -3 YEAR TERM Kathleen A.Ofsthun 2000 Betsy Connolly 2000 Mark G.DeGiacomo 2001 Patricia C.Martin 2001 Stephanie B.Noble 2002 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY -3 YEAR TERM Agnes McCann 2000 Carol A.Riley 2000 Patience G.Towle 2000 June S.Hubbard 2001 Sarah R.Pease 2001 Barbara M.Power 2001 Sheila S.Evans 2002 Roger L.Lowe 2002 Roger S.Whitley 2002 ASSESSORS -3 YEAR TERM Michael C.Patrolia ^2000 Elsa Miller 2001 William B.Smith 2002 BOARD OF HEALTH —3 YEAR TERM Alix P White 2000 Stephen N.Bobo 2001 Robin M.Lawrence 2002 COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY -5 YEAR TERM Stephen R Wigmore 2000 John D.Muncey 2001 Ralph Peroncello 2002 Ann Barrett 2004 Richard J.Silvia (appointed by Governor)term expires July 28,1997 PLANNING BOARD --5 YEAR TERM John R O'Toole 2000 Terry J.Atherton 2001 Alfred S.Moore,Jr.2002 Robert H.Sturdy 2003 William J.Good 2004 RECREATION COMMISSION --5 YEAR TERM Stephen Endris 2000 Thomas Wigmore 2001 Lillian Murray Curley 2002 David R.Marks 2002 Mary K.Muncey 2002 Richard Barrow 2003 Anthony J.Carbone 2004 SEWER COMMISSIONERS -3 YEAR TERM R.Gary Vanderweil,Jr.2000 Henry A.Rattenbury 2001 Raymond Kasperowicz 2003 WATER COMMISSIONERS --3 YEAR TERM John K.McNabb,Jr.2000 Robert E.Kassameyer 2001 Richard D.Muncey 2002 TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY TOWN MANAGER ADA Co-ordinator Term Expires Robert M.Egan 2000 Town Accountant J.Michael Buckley,Jr.2001 Town Manager Mark W.Haddad (appointed 8/1/97) Treasurer-Collector Joseph D.Buckley 2000 Chief of Police Brian W.Noonan 2001 Sergeants of Police Under Civil Service Robert W.Jackson David J.Pomarico John C.Conte David C.Cogill Patrolmen Under Civil Service Lawrence D.Ainslie Thomas O.DaSilva Frederick H.Grassie Garrett A.Hunt Paul J.Laugelle Gregory J.Lennon Lisa M.Matos Shellee L.Peters William P.Quigley John H.Small Christy J.Tarantino Jeffrey R.Treanor Richard Yocum Lockup Keepers Brian W.Noonan Robert W.Jackson Animal Control Officer Paul W.Murphy (appointed 10/20/98)1999 D.P.W.Superintendent Harold W.Litchfield (Appointed 4/1/96) Director of Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness Arthur H.Lehr,Jr. 2000 2000 Fire Chief Roger W.Lincoln 2002 Hazardous Waste Coordinator Roger W.Lincoln Fire Department Under Civil Service James Lee Gurry James P.Runey Robert D.Silvia Mark H.Trask Paul T.Bilodeau James F.Curley Edward M.Corbo John J.Dockray Thomas P.Finegan James E.Fiori John M.Heman William T.Litchfield Francis X.Mahoney,Jr. Matthew B.Man- Laura C.Morrison Philip A.Pratt Robert F.Protulis William J.Protulis Randall W.Rosano Edward J.Struzik Eric Wenzlow Captain/EMT Captain Captain/EMT Captain Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter EMT Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT EMT/Paramedic Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Forest Warden Roger W.Lincoln Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Robert M.Egan 2000 Plumbing and Gas Inspector (Appointed by Building Inspector) William Higgins 2000 Town Counsel Paul R.DeRensis 1999 Sealer of Weights and Measures Paul L.Migliaccio 2000 Keeper of Town Clock Noel A.Ripley 2000 Measurer of Wood and Bark Lot E.Bates,Jr.2000 Director of Veterans'Affairs and Burial Agent Noel A.Ripley 2000 Constable Maria A.Plante 2000 Clifton B.Jones (Backup)2001 Inspector of Public Buildings Robert M.Egan 2000 Roger W.Lincoln Fence Viewers Grace A.Donohue 2000 KearinA.Dunn 2000 Glenn A.Pratt 2000 Harbor Master John H.Winters HI Assistant Harbor Masters CUfford J.Dickson 2000 David R.Marks,Jr.2000 Thomas W.Wigmore 2000 Robert D.Baggs (Temp.)1999 Christy J.Tarantino,Jr.(Temp.)1999 Robert A.Johnson (Temp.)1998 Lorren S.Gibbons 2000 William Kelly 2000 Shellfish Constables Clifford J.Dickson 2000 Rocco F.Laugelle,Deputy 2000 John H.Winters in.Harbor Master,Deputy Robert D.Baggs,Temp.Asst.Harbor Master,Deputy Town Archivist David H.Wadsworth 2000 Custodian of Town Hall Joseph E.Cochran (appointed 9/2/97) Board of Tree,Park and Cemetery Commissioners Members of the Board of Selectmen Tree,Park and Cemetery Superintendent Peter G.Laugelle 1999 Caretakers Herbert L.Marsh -Woodside,Beechwood,Perkins,and Cedar Street Cemeteries BOARDS,COMMISSIONS,COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Advisory Board on County Expenditures Merle S.Brown 1999 Arts Lottery Council Nancy D.Connolly,Chairman (final term)1998 Michael R.Westcott 1999 David T.Lehr 1999 Shirley T.Tewksbur 2001 Jane L.O'Brien (final term)1998 Florence A.Jerome 2001 Mary A.Foley 2001 Diane M.Kennedy 2001 Cable T.V.CouncU (DISBANDED 5/25/99) Thomas W.Wigmore (Recreation)2001 Marjorie A.Murphy (School)1998 Elizabeth J.Maree (Citizen)2000 Patience G.Towle (Library)1999 Call Firefighters Committee Bruce W.Pratt Robert D.Silvia Cemetery Study Committee Joseph L.Jerz James H.Oilman Julianna D.Hassan Joseph M.Curley Glenn A.Pratt Civilian Dispatch Committee Brian W.Noonan -Police Chief Roger W.Lincoln -Fire Chief Mark W.Haddad -Town Manager Civil Rights Compliance Officer Mark W.Haddad (appointed 8/1/97) 10 Cohasset Common Historic District Commission Richard E.Horn (District resident),Chairman 2001 David Buick (District resident)2000 Gail Parks (Alternate -District resident)2000 Mary Jane Larson (District resident)2000 Mary C.Hartshome (Historical Society-resigned 2/20/99)2001 Jacqueline B.Clark (licensed realtor)2000 Garry W.Gardner (Architect)2001 Don A.Adkins (Alternate)2001 Marjorie Hovorka (Historical Society)2001 Computer Advisory Committee Mary E.McEkoy 2000 Guido J.Risi (ex-officio) J.Michael Buckley,Jr.(ex-officio) Cheryl A.Pooler (ex-officio) Conservation Commission Jeffrey C.Waal,Chairman 2000 Veneta R Roebuck 2001 Edward S.Graham,Jr.2001 Susan G.Cope,Vice Chairman 2000 Michael H.Dick (resigned 11/18/99)2000 Valerie J.Semensi 2002 Deborah S.Cook 2002 James G.Cedes 2000 Disabilities,Commission on Frances F.Andrews,Chairman 2000 Michele A.Buckley (Left town)1999 Helen C.Nothnagle (resigned 7A2/99)1999 Christopher Laugelle 2001 Linda M.Ingram 2000 Thomas J.Callahan (Elected Official)2002 Drug and Alcohol Committee Rev.E.Clifford Cutler,Chairman 2000 William Adams HI 1999 Susanne J.Thompson 1999 Lisa Hewitt Dick 2000 Nancy B.Hertig 2000 Jody Butman 2000 Jami H.Butman (Student rep.)(resigned 8/26/99) Anthony E.Bramblett (Student rep.) Robert F.Harold 1999 Dr.Kristan C.Ryan 2001 11 Drug and Alcohol Committee (cont'd.) Lisa M.Mates (Police rep.)1999 Clark Chatterton (School rep.)2000 Robert L.Mastroianni 2002 Laura C.Macione 2002 Elder Affairs,Council on Anna A.Abbruzzese,Chairman 2001 Joseph D.Buckley (term expired)1999 John W.Coe,Vice Chairman 2000 Sr.Barbara M.Reney 2000 Patricia R Sargent 1999 Mary M.Goodwin 1999 Rev.Gary A.Ritts 2000 Barbara Anglin 2001 Roger L.Plante 2002 Mary E.Londergan 2002 Mary H.Aheam (Representative) Jane H.Hamilton (Associate) Margaret R.Charles 2002 Government Island Study Committee Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman 2001 Richard R Barrow 2001 Robert M.Davenport 2002 Noel A.Ripley 2000 Constance M.Afshar 2000 Peter G.Whitman 2000 John H.Winters III,Harbor Master Hagerty Property Acquisition Committee Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairman Hamilton T.Tewksbury Veneta P.Roebuck Richard P.Barrow John Pfaffmann (resigned 7/21/99) James Russell Bonetti Paul L.Sheerin,Jr. Paul L.Pattison John F.O'Brien Herbert L.Jason Robert V.Davenport Joseph A.Migliaccio Michael H.Sullivan Maxwell R.Pounder 12 Harbor Committee John F.Bertolami,Chairman (Independent)2000 Lorren S.Gibbons (Commercial Fisherman)2000 Sheianne S.Durkin (Recreation Commission -resigned 1999)1999 Scott A.T.Herzog (Commercial Fisherman 2002 Peter J.Wood (Citizen-at-Large)2000 Gail Parks (Citizen-at-Large)2000 John W.Brister (Yacht Club)2001 Laurence J.Mitchell (Sailing Club)2001 Mary E.Muncey (Recreation Commission)2002 John H.Winters III (Harbor Master -ex-officio) Health Insurance Advisory Committee Linda A.Shultz Susan Watrous Randall W.Rosano Boyd J.Livingston Sally A.Lincoln Richard B.Abbadessa,Jr. Raymond Levine Ernest J.Sullivan (Non-voting,retired) Historical Conunission Noel A.Ripley,Chairman 2001 David H.Wadsworth 2000 Hamilton T.Tewksbury 2001 Wigmore A.Pierson 1999 Rebecca Bates-McArthur 2000 Ellen M.Freda 2000 Nelson C.Pratt,Jr.2002 Housing Partnership Committee Chartis B.(Langmaid)Tebbetts,Chairman (resigned 3/19/99) Rev.Gary A.Ritts Lois H.Weltman Edward T.Mulvey Robert K.Dennis Dorothea C.Bjorkgren (deceased 4/99) Peter J.Logan C.Christopher Ford John C.Englander Insurance Advisory Committee Samuel W.Wakeman,Chairman Robert C.Ernst,Jr. Robert J.Murphy 13 Investment Advisory Committee (DISBANDED 5/25/99) Dairmuid O'Connell Brian J.McKenney Mass.Transportation Commission to Represent the Town of Cohasset in the Greater Boston Region Lx)uis E Eaton,Jr. Memorial Overseers Committee Merie S.Brown (Selectman) Noel A.Ripley (Veterans'Agent) Domenic M.Baccari (VFW) Robert D.Silvia (Cohasset Military Memorial,Inc.) H.Edward Brennock,Jr.(American Legion) Metropolitan Area Planning Council Representative Dean Rizzo Milliken Field Construction Committee (DISBANDED 5/25/99) Lawrence J.Mitchell Wayne Sawchuk Stephen C.Endris Laurence M.Mitchell Henry A.Rattenbury R.Gary Vanderweil Joel Antellini (ex-officio) R.Lawrence Shultz Ralph D.Kidder Police/Fire Station Study Committee: Brian W.Noonan,Chief of Police Roger W.Lincoln,Fire Chief Virginia Ann Brophy George L.McGoldrick Chief Procurement Officer MarkW.Haddad Private Ways Committee Ross W.Rosano,Chairman (Board of Assessors) Benjamin E Curiey,Jr.(Citizen) James B.Grinnell (Citizen—resigned 1/25/99) Robert H.Sturdy (Planning Board) Henry A.Rattenbury (Sewer Commission) Harold W.Litchfield (D.RW.Supt.) Mark W.Haddad,Town Manager 14 Recycling Committee Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.,Chairman Merle S.Brown Alix P.White David Bigley Luther S.Leighton Eunice L.Brownell Glen A.Tracy John K.McNabb,Jr. Melvin Waldfogel Peter G.Whittemore Mary Earon R Allan MacDonald Jean M.White Carol L.Martin Registrars of Voters Judith R Volungis 2000 Dorothea Parmenter (resigned 1/1/99)1999 Edythe Pord 2002 Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk Senior Housing Committee Joseph D.Buckley (Architectural,engineering,development rep.) Margaret R.Charles (Resident over 55) Jane L.Marsh (Resident over 55) Dorothy A.Keville (Resident over 55) Nancy Barrett (60 Elm Street representative) Roger L.Plante (Council on Elder Affairs representative) Roseanne M.McMorris (Board of Selectmen representative) South Shore Recycling Co-operative John K.McNabb,Jr. Merle S.Brown South Shore Regional School District Representative David M.Kneeland 2002 Straits Pond Committee (DISBANDED 5/25/99) Harvey Kertzman Merle R.Graham J.Anson Whealler 15 Town History Committee (established under Art.25,STM 10/28/96) Wigmore A.Pierson,Chairman Mary M.Hochkeppel Emest J.Grassey Louis F.Eaton Julia H.Gleason James W.Hamilton Clark Chatterton Louis S.Harvey Hubert P.Vanderlugt Jacqueline M.Dormitzer Diane C.Sullivan Traffic Study Committee Heidi Salerno Michael P.Barry Franklin P.Liberty Richard Yocum (Safety Officer) Water Resources Protection Committee (established under Article 46,ATM 1994) James C.Kinch Michael J.Beverley Mark B.Bell John K.Bryant (Conservation Commission rep.)ex-officio Thomas C.Cook (Board of Health rep.)ex-officio John D.Chapman (Drainage Advisory Conwrnttee rep.)ex-officio Terry J.Atherton (Planning Board rep.)ex-officio Wompatuck State Park Advisory CouncU Representatives Donald B.Kennedy Laurence J.Mitchell L Youth Resources Committee John M.Worley,Chairman Rosalie L.Collins (Resigned 6/27/99) Jami H.Butman (resigned 8/26/99) Elizabeth M.Bates Ronald J.Nicynski (Resigned 1999) Anthony E.Bramblett Matthew Ogrodnik Michael McMillen Jennifer M.Lagrotteria Diane Remlinger (resigned 3/20/99) Anthony J.Carbone 16 Zoning Board of Appeals S.Woodworth Chittick,Chairman,Associate 2002 Barbara M.Power,Alternate 2001 J.Anson Whealler 2001 Benjamin H.Lacy 2003 Jane O.Goedecke,Associate 2001 Lisa H.Dick,Alternate 200 1 BOARDS,COMMITTEES,COMMISSIONS,REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY AUTHORITIES OTHER THAN BOARD OF SELECTMEN Advisory Committee Richard J.Avery,Chairman 2002 Richard R Hynn 1999 Leland H.Jenkins (term expired)1999 Alexander C.Koines 2000 Deborah A.Shadd 2000 Gait Grant 2001 Maureen Jerz 2001 Susan M.Turgiss 2001 Daniel S.Evans Bylaw Committee W.Roger Nast 1-998 Louis R Eaton,Jr.2000 Jacqueline M.Dormitzer 1998 Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk (ex-officio) Paul L.DeRensis,Town Counsel (ex-officio) Capital Budget Committee Mark A.Baker,Chairman 1997 Samuel C.Pease 1998 Stacey V.Weaver 2000 Design Review Board Gordon S.Hislop,Chairman 2000 Eileen M.Corbett (Resigned 7/13/99)1998 Maxwell R.Pounder 1999 Kathleen R.Pox 2000 Robert C.Hunter 1999 Josiah Stevenson 1999 Robert A.Stansell 1 998 Petrina Garbarini 2002 Robert M.Egan,Building Inspector (ex-officio) 17 Drainage Advisory Committee Lyle E.Branagan 1996 Boyd J.Livingston 1996 John D.Chapman 1996 Committee to Survey Structure and Functions of Town Government Lillian M.Curley,Chairman (Resigned 5/19/99)2000 Anne R Swanborg (Resigned 5/27/99)2000 William Lean,Jr.1997 Paul M.Donovan 2000 Richard B.Colbum (Resigned 7/30/99)1998 Steven Kalus (Resigned 8/4/99)1999 Diana D.Komet (Resigned 10/31/99)1996 Mosquito Control Committee Appointed by Board of Health Charles Gainor Alix R White Edwin H.Tebbetts (Resigned 3/1/99) Diane S.Hill Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Committee (established under Art.63,ATM 1991) Appointed by Moderator Alix R White John K.McNabb,Jr.2000 School Facilities Committee (established under Art.42,ATM 1960.Appointed by the Moderator and Article 33 ofATM 1975.) Appointed by Moderator Robert G.Beggan,Chairman 2000 James M.Sandell ^1999 Adrienne MacCarthy 1999 Appointed by Selectmen David J.Chase 2002 Patricia C.Chase '2000 Mary M.Goodwin 2002 Appointed by School Committee Robert Spofford 1997 Robert Driscoll (term expired)1999 Joanne Chittick 2000 Scott Collins 2002 18 Sidewalk Study Committee Appointed by Selectmen Peter H.Pearce,Chairman Appointed by D.R W.Superintendent Peter G.Laugelle Mary L.Snow Appointed by Moderator Edward E.Fegreus,Jr. Title Five Transition Study Committee Appointed by Board of Health Mark B.Bell,Chairman Chartis B.(Langmaid)Tebbetts David M.Kneeland Thomas C.McMahon Manuel E.Salvador Edward J.Connolly J.Anson Whealler Kearin A.Dunn Robert J.Moody 19 GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOWNARCfflVIST The Town's archive vault at Town Hall received additional near-current records for permanent storage during 1999.The archive vault serves the offices located at Town Hall as well as various town boards,committees and conmiissions whose public records must be permanently stored.Adequate storage of permanent public records is mandated by the Commonwealth's Public Records Laws,Ch.66 G.L.and other regulations. Many modem computer-generated records are apt to require a greater volume of shelf space than records of the past,and,as we approach the ten year mark of operations in the new vaults at Town Hall,available future shelf space is dwindling markedly. Cohasset records of meetings stored in the archive vault date as early as the 18th century, beginning with the first book of Conahasset precinct and parish records begun in 1717. Also stored here are copies of early Hingham records pertaining to the first land grants of marshes and meadows in Conahasset,and to the Land Division of the Conahasset uplands made in 1670.During 1999 a number of persons utilized the town vault facility for research of public records,both historical and modem. Respectfully submitted, David H.Wadsworth,Town Archivist. 20 BOARD OF REGISTRARS The Board of Registrars reappointed Margaret Charles as the Chairwoman.Edythe Ford was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to fill Dorothea Parmenter's unexpired term. Annual Town Meeting,March 27,1999 Annual Town Election,April 10,1999 Special Town Meeting,May 17,1999 Special Town Election,May 22,1999 Special Town Meeting,December 6,1999 Special Town Election,December 11,1999 The Annual Listing of Persons seventeen years of age and older as per General Laws, Chapter 51,Section 4 was conducted by mail during January.Voter registration may be done at the Town Hall during regular business hours.Also,registration forms are avail- able from the Post Office,Paul Pratt Memorial Library,Registry of Motor Vehicles,and various state agencies.To register to vote you must be eighteen years of age on or before election day,bom in the United States or be a naturalized citizen.At this time we have a total of 5228 active voters.Voters may enroll in one of three political parties.Democrat; Republican;Libertarian;or in one of twelve political designations:Conservative;Green Party USA;Interdependent 3rd Party;Massachusetts Green Party;Natural Law;New Alliance Party;New World Council,Prohibition;Rainbow Coalition;Reform;Socialist; and We the People. Respectfully submitted, Margaret R.Charles,Chairwoman Marion L.Douglas,Clerk Edythe B.Ford Judith P.Volungis 21 BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Board of Selectmen had another very busy year in 1999.It was also a very stressful year with a lot going on with sewering in North Cohasset and the Downtown area expan- sion,finishing the Harbor dredging and re-doing the drainage of James Brook at Elm Street and in the center of Town between Smith Place,Ripley Road and Pleasant Street. The biggest hurt by far was the Overrides put forward in April and May.Highlights include: JANUARY The Selectmen were presented with the Town Manager's FY2000 proposed operating budget. A Growth and Development Conmiittee was appointed to look at the future development and what impact it will have on Cohasset. Were informed that the Harbor dredging will not be finished this winter,and will be start- ed again in November. FEBRUARY The Board adopted the revised Traffic Rules and Orders as presented by the Traffic Study Committee. The Town Manager recommends a budget override of $509,000 as discussions continue on FY 2000 budget. The MBTA Mitigation Committee continues to work with the "T"on mitigation and Selectmen from the Towns of Hingham,Scituate,and Cohasset meet to discuss problems the three towns are having with the MBTA. Final proposed FY2000 operating budget is approved at a 7%increase,which will require an override of $766,1 54. MARCH Bids were opened on March 4 for the sale of the Independence Building.There was a min- imum bid of $100,000 required;there were no bidders. Reported by the Town Manager that there have been significant shortfalls in the Fire Department's overtime account,most of the shortfalls caused by callbacks and sick time. 22 The Independence Building is re-advertised without a minimum bid requirement. The Sewer Commission has article at Annual Town Meeting on new Sewer rules and reg- ulations. Kevin Ulmer updates the Board on the progress of the Lobster Lab.He said the shell will be done first and then they will start upwards.He hopes it will be started next year. Call Firefighters will ask for donations for purchasing a Thermal Imaging Camera for the Fire Department. Town Meeting approves $250,000 to hire architects to develop plans and specifications for Deer Hill and Middle High School. Town Meeting passes operating budget with a $766,154 override. APRIL Override loses at Town Election by a 60%to 40%vote. Frederick Koed wins election to the Board of Selectmen and is welcomed by all members. Nancy Roth was thanked for her hard work as a Selectmen over the last three years by the Board of Selectmen. Merle Brown was voted Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,and Tom Callahan as Vice- Chairman. A new Town Meeting for operating budget was set for May 17,1999. Bids came in on Independence Building.High bid was $100,100.Voted to sell building to high bidder. Selectmen voted to put three questions on May 22,1999 election for override as follows: #1 -$612,225;#2 -$509,554;and #3 -$380,000. MAY Selectmen vote to support $509,555 override at Town Meeting. Town election supports $380,000 override for operating budget. JUNE Hired architects to develop plans and specifications for improvements of Deer Hill and Middle/High Schools.Strekalovsky &Hoit were hired. 23 A DPW Maintenance Division was formulated,and two people were hired.They will be responsible for Town Hall,Police Station,Library and DPW Building. JULY Many street lights have been turned off as a result of the override election. Youth Resources Committee will use the old highway garage for the youth of the Town. Joseph Buckley resigns as Treasurer/Collector.He was thanked for a great job! A yard sale was conducted at the Old Osgood School and generated $1,523. This money given to the Youth Resources Committee to use on the garage. AUGUST Joseph DiVito,Jr.is hired as new Treasurer/Collector. Increased cemetery rates for grave openings by $300,and approved the pre-sale of 150 graves at Beechwood Cemetery. SEPTEMBER Increase in fees at Recycling Transfer Facility.The Board voted to increase fees for dis- posing of refrigerators,air conditioners and dehumidifiers from $5 to $10 because of cost increase from vendor.Also increased fee for propane tanks from $2 to $5. The Boy Scouts painted the bus shelter on the Common. Special Town Meeting was voted for December 6,1999.Capital items and additional money for the architect,Strekalovsky &Hoit,to continue on with schematic drawings for the Deer Hill and Middle High School. It was voted to raise parking violations for all regular parking fines from $15 to $25,and handicapped parking fines from $25 to $100. It was voted to change the Town Hall hours of operation as follows: Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This will take effect the week of November 8,1999. 24 OCTOBER The drainage pipe from Smith Place to the parking lot will be replaced starting this month. The Board set the tax rate for the year 2000 at $15.09/$1,000.00. The Board voted to allow Sunday Uquor store openings from Sunday before Thanksgiving to New Year's day from 12:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. NOVEMBER A Tri-Town Selectmen's meeting was held (Hingham,Cohasset,Scituate)to discuss actions with the MBTA. Recommended by the Board that Town Meeting vote to add four paramedics/firefighters to the Fire Department. DECEMBER Set up a committee to study present and future needs of the police and fire departments as related to building needs. Set the Annual Town Meeting for March 25,2000 (by-law requirement)and set Town Election April 8,2000. Set up a Senior Housing Committee to look at housing needs for age 55 and over popula- tion. Town Meeting voted to add $390,000 to retain architects for engineering and other pro- fessional services for the Deer Hill and Middle/High School.Also,override of Proposition 2-1/2 was passed for borrowing the money. Town Meeting voted to add four paramedics/firefighters to the Fire Department. At this time,the Selectmen would like to take the opportunity to thank the Town employ- ees,all the boards,committees,and volunteers for their continued efforts to make Cohasset a better place to live.We also greatly appreciate all the support fi-om the Townspeople. Respectfully submitted. Merle S.Brown,Chairman Thomas J.Callahan,Vice Chairman Roseanne M.McMorris Diane C.Sullivan Frederick R.Koed 25 REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK As the year 1999 comes to a close,I respectfully submit my eight Annual Report as Town Clerk.On June 30th,my assistant,Jacquelyn McGuire,retired.At this time,I would like to take the opportunity to thank her for her many years of service to the Town.Her pro- fessionalism and dedication was truly appreciated and I wish her the best.Carol St.Pierre filled the position of assistant and is doing an excellent job. The state has issued new computers to all Town Clerk's offices to update the statewide computerized voter registration system to be Y2K compatible.We are on-line and ran the election on December 11,1999 with the new machines.In the year 2000,we will have a minimum of four elections and I,again,encourage any person who is not a registered voter to register. Effective January 1,2000,Massachusetts will join the majority of other states with origi- nal birth,marriage and death records going directly to the state and attested copies being retained by the town.This changes our method of reporting,but still enables residents to obtain copies locally.The election and town meeting results follow,as well as the vital records. Our office would like to extend our appreciation to the citizens of Cohasset,town offi- cials,departments,boards,conmiittees,and town personnel for their assistance and sup- port during the year.I would like to offer a special note of recognition to my staff. Respectfully submitted, Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 26 INDEX —ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MARCH 27,1999 ARTICLE #DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE 1 Reports of Town Officers.Motion defeated. 2 Reports of Committees.Adopted unanimously. 3 Operating budget.Motion adopted. 4 Road maintenance.Motion withdrawn. 5 Unpaid bills.Motion adopted. 6 'Departmental transfers.Motion adopted. 7 Second amended judgment.Adopted unanimously. 8 Milliken field upgrade.Adopted unanimously. 9 Y2K compliance.Adopted unanimously. 10 Master plan funding.Motion withdrawn. 11 Water Y2K compliance.Adopted unanimously. 12 Construction drawings Deer Hill &Middle Schools. Motion adopted. 13 Osgood School —additional funding.Motion adopted. 14 Unpaid bills.Adopted unanimously. 15 Funding for sewers Lily Pond.Motion adopted. 16 Sewer regulations.Motion withdrawn. 17 Fees &charges —licenses,permits.Motion adopted. 18 Waiving of fees.Motion adopted as amended. 19 Refund $14,000 to St.Anthony's.Motion adopted. 20 Water contracts.Motion withdrawn. 21 Thermal imaging camera.Motion withdrawn. 22 Special election finances.Motion defeated. 23 Binding initiative petition.Motion defeated. 24 On-site wastewater.Adopted unanimously. 25 Purchase sewer system at 100 Pond St.Motion withdrawn. 26 Tax exemptions.Motion adopted. 27 Tax exemption (senior citizen).Adopted unanimously. 28 Zoning change.Motion defeated. 27 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING -MARCH 27.1999 At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday,March 27,1999 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows. Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 9:30 a.m..were Jacquelyn McGuire,Carol St.Pierre,Janice Rosano,Margaret Heman,Kathleen Rhodes and Debra Krupczak.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,George L.Marlette,III. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.and a quorum of 100 was pre- sent at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 347.The Rev. Fr.John Maheras gave the invocation. Members of the Boy Scouts called the pledge of allegiance. Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. Moved to adopt the following rules of procedure for the 1999 Annual Town Meeting:that at the beginning of the annual town meeting,the moderator shall call aloud each of the articles printed in the warrant by number,that those articles for which any voter states a "hold"shall be held for further debate,that those articles upon which no hold has been placed shall all then and there all collectively,by one motion,be adopted in accordance with the proposed Town Manager's motions for each respective article,and that the remaining articles that have been so held shall thereafter be called individually by the moderator for separate debate and vote,unless at the time the article is called,the hold thereon is withdrawn,in which event the article shall then and there be voted upon with- out further debate. Articles 4,8,10,14,16,20,21 and 25 were not held for debate. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager for the repair,maintenance,resurfacing,paving and other improvements to certain streets in the Town,including any work related thereto. Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. 28 ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager in FY 1999,for the Department of Public Works and Recreation Commission to repair and upgrade Milliken Field. Moved that Nine Thousand ($9,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manger in FY 1999,for the Department of Public Works and Recreation Commission to repair and upgrade Milliken Field. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager in FY 1999 and thereafter,to procure the services of a planner or planning organization to assist the Town in developing a Master Plan for the Town of Cohasset. Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen,effective upon passage of the article,to convey,sell,or otherwise dispose of,on such terms as the Board of Selectmen deems appropriate,the land and building located at 24 South Main Street as shown on Assessors'Map 27,Plot 38,and known as the Independence Building.This article shall take effect upon its passage. Moved That the Board of Selectmen,effective upon passage of this article,be hereby authorized to convey,sell,or otherwise dispose of,on such terms as the Board of Selectmen deems appropriate,the land and building located at 24 South Main Street as shown on Assessors'Map 27,Plot 38,and known as the Independence Building. A 2/3 vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will approve and authorize the implementation of the new "Sewer Rules and Regulations",effective upon passage of the article,a copy of which is on file with the Office of the Town Clerk. 29 Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition to the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a special law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended,of the Amendments to the Constimtion of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as fol- lows,except for clerical X)r editorial changes of form only: AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET Section 1.The purpose of this Act is to preserve the independent status of the Water Department,and to ensure that the elected Board of Water Commissioners will continue to have independent authority to appoint employees,award contracts,and make expenditures for their depart- ment. Section 2.The first sentence of paragraph (iii)of subsection (C)of section 4 of Chapter 34 of the Acts of 1997 is hereby amended by inserting after the words "school department"the following words:"and water depart- ment"./ Section 3.Paragraph (v)of said subsection (C)of said section (4)of said chapter 34 is hereby amended by striking out subparagraph (i)and inserting in place thereof the following subparagraph:"(i)Be responsible for the procurement for all town functions and departments,pursuant to the provisions of chapter 30B of the General Laws.Said town manager, shall at the request of the school committee,delegate such duties for school department purchasing to an employee of said school conmiittee as per the requirements of said chapter 30B.Said town manager,shall at the request of the water commission,delegate such duties for water department purchasing to said water conmiission as requested by said commission pursuant to the provisions of section 19 of said chapter 30B.Notwithstanding any provisions of this act,the school committee and water commission shall have exclusive authority to make expendi- tures and award contracts for their respective departments under chap- ter 30B and for all other matters under their jurisdiction. Section 4.This act shall take effect upon its passage. 30 CITIZENS^PETITION NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr. Richard D.Muncey Robert E.Kasameyer Frederick R.Koed Peter J.Pratt James R.Lennon Herbert G.Lipsett Kenneth R.Jason Robert M.Davenport Tanna B.Kasperowicz 53 Pond Street 40 Hill Street 17 Pond Street 92 Pleasant Street 75 Ripley Road 20 Tad Lane 34 Pond Street 35 Arrowwood Street 17 Black Horse Lane 172 South Main Street Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing a Hands Free Thermal Imaging Camera for the Fire Department,and all other cost. CITIZENS^PETITION NAME ADDRESS Bruce Pratt William T McGuire George Broderick Eric Washak Steven L.Maynard Ian Fitzpatrick Hermon J.Maynard William McArthur Joseph A.Migliaccio Philip A.Pratt 83 Sohier Street 6 Reservoir Road 444 King Street 81 Hull Street 326 King Street 60 Pleasant Street 326 King Street 417 Beechwood Street 79 Ripley Road 83 Sohier Street Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. 31 ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town,acting through its Town Manager,to acquire,by purchase,gift,or eminent domain,the property interests necessary to acquire the private sewer system serving the 100 Pond Street Condominiums and after acquisition to conmiit such system to the jurisdiction of the Sewer Commission for incorporation into the Town sewer system,as follows: (i)acquisition of all buildings,pipes and equipment which together com- prise the private sewer system serving the 100 Pond Street Condominiums, which is located at 100 Pond street,Cohasset,MA,shown on portions of Cohasset Assessors'Map 48,and created by Master deed dated January 31,1984, recorded at Norfolk Registry of Deeds Book 6336,Page 588,as it may have been amended (the "Master Deed"),including without limitation the existing building, processing plant,open sand beds,septic tanks,and sewer pipes; (ii)acquisition of an appropriate interest in all or portions of the real prop- erty described in the Master Deed,being the land shown on the plan entitled "Definitive Plan of One Hundred Pond Street,Cohasset,Mass.owned by Frederick A.Thayer,Jr."filed with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 303,as Plan No.471 of 1983,sufficient to provide the Town access to all por- tions of the 100 Pond Street sewer system for the sewer system as a component of the Town sewer system. Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 1 : To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 1998. Moved that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 1998 be accepted,and filed with the permanent records of the Town. Motion is defeated . ARTICLE 2: To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon. Moved that the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen be heard and accepted and that committee continue in office. Motion adopted unanimously. 32 ARTICLES: To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers,and to see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or other- wise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses,equipment and outlays, capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the ensuing fiscal year. SEE APPENDICES A&B Moved that Twenty Million Two Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Four Hundred Twelve ($20,256,412.00)Dollars be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2000 Annual Town Budget be allotted as follows:Fifty Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty ($54,530.00)Dollars for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk,$45,000.00;Clerk,Board of Registrars,$329.00;Moderator,$1.00;Selectmen,Chairman,$1,500.00,Members (4) at $1,000.00,$4,000.00;Board of Assessors,Chairman,$1,300.00,Members (2)at $1,200.00,$2,400.00;and the remaining Twenty Million Two Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Two ($20,201,882.00)Dollars for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,Interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for the various departments as reconmiended for purposes shown in Appendix A and Appendix B of the Warrant for the 1999 Annual Town Meeting,a copy of which Appendices are incorporated here by ref- erence,and to meet the appropriation,the following transfers are made: $1 ,639,244.00 from Water Revenue $60,000.00 firom Pension Reserve and the remaining balance of $18,557,168.00 is raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town;and further that the Salary Rate and Schedule as printed in the Warrant and shown in Appendix B be adopted." Amendment offered by Diane Sullivan. Moved that the main motion.Article 3,on the Town Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting March 27,1999 be amended.That the line item "Total Cohasset Public Schools" be reduced by $54,000.00 and the total School budget shall read $8,860,366.00. Amendment is defeated. Main motion adopted. 33 APPENDIX A TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS,ARTICLE 3 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING,MARCH 27,1999 Dept NsL Appropriation Accwn t GENERAL GOVERNMENT Expended FiSQ9l 1997 Expended Fiscal 1998 Appropriated EisesUSSS Department Requested Fiscal 2000 Town Manager Recommended FisJ^UQQQ 122 Moderator Personal Services Board of Selectmen Elected Officials General Expenses 129 Town Manager Personal Services Town Hall Clerical General Expenses Advisory Committee General Expenses Reserve Fund Reserve Fund Town Accountant 133 151 Personal Services General Expenses Board of Assessors Elected Officials Personal Services General Expenses Treasurer Collector Personal Services General Expenses Legal Budget General Expenses MISCELLANEOUS Personnel Committee Town Reports Parking Clerk Unclassified Annual Audit South Shore Coalition -Refuse Water Purchase Plumbing &Gas Inspections Sealer Weights/Measures Salary Sealer Weights/Measures Expenses Emergency Management Salaries Social Service League -Services Veteran's Agent Salary Veteran's Agent Expenses Commission on Disabilities Historical Commission Historical Preservation Salary Historical Preservation Expenses Keeper of the Town Clock Keeper of the Town Pump Towm Celebrations $1.00 $5,499.84 $32,302.33 $62,301.88 $282,792.61 $1,368.62 $225.00 $5,499.84 $44,426.37 $61,442.00 $292,588.33 $5,221.00 $205.00 $5,500.00 $53,662.00 $68,000.00 $326,232.00 $1,935.00 $573.00 $5,500.00 $55.'962.00 $75,000.00 $345,110.00 $2,185.00 $345.00 $573.00 $5,500.00 $51,462.00 $75,000.00 $325,776.00 $2,185.00 $0.00 $0.00 $104,500.00 S100.000.00 $100,000.00 $46,360.45 $52,104.24 $58,278.00 $63,080.00 $63,080.00 $12,382.53 $12,378.28 $19,430.00 $19,400.00 $19,400.00 $3,699.96 $3,699.96 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 -$3,700.00 $44,883.61 $49,344.93 $53,060.00—$56,750.00 $56,760.00 $18,530.01 $24,786.91 $11,255.00 $11,630.00.$11,630.00 $41,642.90 $42,892.98 $46,000.00 $48,300.00 $48,300.00 $34,^44.07 $50,295.03 $40,330.00 $45,950.00 $40,350.00 $150,659.73 $148,531.97 S 180.000.00 $140,000.00 $125,000.00 $64.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9,305.93 $9,285.59 $7,750.00 $8,000.00 -$8,000.00 $2,108.42 $1,446.86 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $1,342.25 $938.87 $1,350.00 $1,350.00 $0.00 $7,500.00 $11,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 $25,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $3,610.12 $4,695.00 $5,400.00 $5,400.00 $5,400.00 $750.00 $999.96 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $706.76 $52.90 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $250.00 $0.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $37,908.00 $41,113.00 $42,788.00 $45,790.00 $45,790.00 $1,599.96 $1,599.96 $1,600.00 $3,600.00 $3,600.00 $997.71 $251.36 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $148.57 $0.00 $200.00 S200.00 $200.00 $500.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $0.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $246.66 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 34 Dept Ncb,Appropriation Account Expended Fiscal 1997 Expended Appropriated FLssal 1999 Department Requested Town Manager Recommended 161 Town Clerk Elected Officials Personal Services General Expenses 162 Elections and Town Meeting Personal Services General Expenses 171 Conservation Commission General Expenses 175 Planning Board General Expenses 176 Zoning Board of Appeals General Expenses $38,598.82 $1,944.25 $1,965.34 $10,460.23 $9,698.00 $23,892.24 $3,925.76 $39,756.86 $1,984.50 $3,318.11 $4,049.33 $5,160.93 $22,845.76 $3,964.87 $3,532.46 $40,950.00 $2,800.00 $2,875.00 $6,311.00 $9,015.00 $29,050.00 $4,930.00 $4,085.00 $45,000.00 $2,800.00 $7,150.00 $5,549.00 $5,965.00 $37,050.00 $4,980.00 $4,385.00 $45,000.00 $2,800.00 $3,000.00 $5,549.00 $5,965.00 $23,050.00 $3,980.00 $4,385.00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMEhTT $900,604.42 $973,858.16 $1,178,304.00 $1,207,114.00 $1,140,180.00 PUBLIC SAFETY 210 Police Department Personal Sen/Ices General Expenses Cruiser Purchase 212 Central Dispatch Personal Services General Expenses 220 Fire Department Personal Services General Expenses Hydrant Rental 241 Building Commissioner Personal Services General Expenses 245 Electrical Inspector Personal Services General Expenses Animal Control Personal Services General Expenses 295 Harbor Master Personal Services General Expenses 5883,666.50 $68,617.11 551,191.00 $935,806.20 $63,695.33 $51,756.00 5939,055.00 548,775.00 $46,000.00 5981,684.00 550,625.00 571.500.00 - $981,684.00 $45,625.00 $47,700.00 5117,087.95 59.500.00 $134,361.00 $9,487.82 $143,464.00 $11,500.00 5154,224.00 512.500.00 . . $154,224.00 $12,500.00 $1,000,304.63 $72,121.58 $115,154.00 $1,042,708.21 $96,444.10 $119,925.80 $1,078,250.00 $78,490.00 $121,224.00 $1,321,517.00 $291,090.00 $125,724.00 $1,105,020.00 583,525.00 5121,244.00 $44,483.65 $2,796.82 545.709.00 $2,960.65 $48,616.00 $3,317.00 $52,676.00 $3,317.00 552,676.00 53.317.00 $45,383.65 511.148.65 $48,304.00 $11,476.14 $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 $12,500.00 510,040.00 $3,095.35 $10,341.00 $2,660.02 $10,651.00 $2,270.00 511.095.00 $2,270.00 $11,095.00 $2,270.00 538.355.53 $7,100.66 $44,254.00 $6,226.25 546,888.00 $6,600.00 $49,280.00 $6,600.00 $49,280.00 $6,600.00 35 Dept Appropriation AQcovnt Shellfish Constable Personal Services General Expenses TOTAL PUBUC SAFETY Fiscal 1997 Expended Fiscal 1998 Appropriated Essai 1999 Department Requested Fiscal mn Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2000 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $2,480,547.08 $2,626,615.52 $2,600,600.00 $3,149,602.00 $2,689,760.00 SCHOOLS 300 Cohasset Public Schools Osgood Elementery School Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total Peer Hill Elementary School Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total Salaries Exp)enses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total $1,162,336.00 $140,333.00 $156,694.00 $3,626.00 $1,462,989.00 $1,069,211.00 $110,845.00 $120,230.00 $1,694.00 $1,301,980.00 $2,656,352.00 $576,480.00 $196,302.00 $2,630.00 $3,431,764-00 $1,176,688.00 $147,507.00 $200,676.00 $2,022.00 $1,526,893.00 $1,139,165.00 $148,238.00 $153,780.00 $842.00 $1,442,026.00 $2,809,999.00 $590,820.00 $208,269.00 $5,932.00 $3,615,020.00 $1,256,473.00 $137,203.00 $209,832.00 $3,215.00 $1,606,723.00 $1,269,968.00 $134,745.00 $209,113.00 $5,141.00 $1,618,967.00 $2,975,373.00 $718,784.00 $175,948.00 $5,431.00 $3,875,536.00 $1,295,943.00 $182,088.00 $226,477.00 $5,490.00 $1,709,998.00 $1,373,418.00 $166,144.00 $334,081.00 $5,141.00 $1,878,784.00 $3,099,997.00 $727,903.00 $214,868.00' $5,431.00 $4,048,199.00 $1,295,943.00 $182,088.00 $226,477.00 $5,490.00 $1,709,998.00 $1,373,418.00 $166,144.00 $334,081.00 $5,141.00 $1,878,784.00 $3,099,997.00 $727,903.00 $214,868.00 $5,431.00 $4,048,199.00 Salaries Expenses Special Education Salaries Special Education Expenses Sub Total Total Cohasset Public Schools South Shore Vocational Technical Regional Assessment $303,523.00 $141,262.00 $85,506.00 $491,841.00 $1,022,132.00 $7,218,865.00 $67,469.00 $314,461.00 $143,723.00 $91,020.00 $629,727.00 $1,178,931.00 $292,979.00 $183,553.00 $121,420.00 $491,188.00 $1,089,140.00 $336,084.00 $176,971,00 $129,896.00 $634,434.00 $1,277,385.00 $7,762,870.00 $55,304.00 $8,190,366.00 $99,072.00 $8,914,366.00 $85,914.00 $336,084.00 $176,971.00 $129,896.00 $634,434.00 $1,277,385.00 $8,914,366.00 TOTAL SCHOOLS $7,286,334.00 $7,818,174.00 $8,289,438.00 $9,000,280.00 $9,000,280.00 36 Dept Expended Fiscal 1997 Expended Fiscal 1998 Appropriated BsQal 1939 Department Requested Bssal 2000 Town Manager Recommended Fiscal 2000 PUBLIC WORKS 422 Department of Public Works Personal Services General Expenses Building Maintenance Snow &Ice Control Street Lighting $379,493.97 $357,186.74 $49,233.86 $66,330.71 $51,878.62 $401,884.06 $363,747.20 $79,699.62 $45,743.00 $51,625.79 $421,477.00 $422,676.00 $57,932.00 $45,900.00 $53,000.00 $451,528.00 $443,851.00 $122,170.00 $46,131.00 $53,000.00 $451,528.00 $431,851.00 $122,170.00 $46,131.00 $53,000.00 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $904,123.90 $942,699.67 $1,000,985.00 $1,116,680.00 $1,104,680.00 HEALTH &SANITATION Sewers General Expenses Board of Health $162,264.00 $179,288.00 Personal Expenses General Expenses $48,202.97 $39,351.77 $49,483.77 $15,582.75 $50,959.00 $40,708.00 $52,927.00 $44,415.00 $52,927.00 $42,415.00 TOTAL HEALTH &SANITATION $236,470.69 $270,955.00 $280,127.00 HUMAN SERVICES Elder Affairs Board Personal Services General Expenses $53,168.00 $13,688.74 $56,876.37 $26,776.21 $72,379.00 $26,109.00 $76,974.00 $24,865.00 $75,579.00 $24,865.00 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES $66,856.74 $83,652.58 $98,488.00 $101.$100,"-.00 ======== CULTURE AND RECREATION Ubrary Personal Services General Expenses Recreation Commission $219,586.45 $228,118.82 $57,111.00 $51,674.39 $239,131.00 $263,101.00 $242,363.00 $65,076.00 $63,454.00 -$58,654.00 Personal Expenses General Expenses $70,536.59 $73,908.89 $3,300.00 $3,377.00 $94,491.00 $101,468.00 $101,468.00 $3,300.00 $3,900.00 $3,900.00 TOTAL CULTURE &RECREATION $350,534.04 $357,079.10 $401,998.00 $431,923.00 $406,385.00 OTHER BUDGETS Debt Service Principal Interest Excluded Debt $532,560.00 $616,250.00 $572,250.00 $645,585.00 $535,835.00 $197,981.10 $265,890.75 $231,743.00 $345,556.00 $343,062.00 $68,230.62 $115,844.04 $766,639.00 $1,161,015.00 $1,161,015.00 37 Dept tliL ApprQpn9 tiQn Account Benefits and Insurance Expended Fiscal 1997 Expended Fiscal 1998 Appropriated Fiscal 1999 Department Requested Fis cal 2QQQ Town Manager Recommended Pension -County Assessment $568,977.00 $563,408.00 $567,713.00 $573,000.00 $573,000.00 Pension -Non Contributory Assessment $3,316.80 $3,316.80 $3,320.00 $3,400.00 $3,400.00 Worl<ers Compensation Insurance $58,845.00 $58,371.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 Unemployment Insurance $15,206.00 $411.97 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Health Insurance $765,023.25 $797,645.98 $880,000.00 $945,000.00 $945,000.00 Life Insurance $4,582.00 $4,472.50 $5,500.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Medicare Tax -Employer Contribution $64,909.40 $74,991.41 $70,000.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 Property &Liability Insurance $126,496.04 $125,331.00 $136,204.00 $140,000.00 $140,000.00 TOTAL OTHER BUDGETS $2,406,127.21 $2,625,933.45 $3,343,369.00 $4,009,556.00 $3,897,312.00 WATER DEPARTMENT 450 Water Department General Expenses Other Appropriations Maturing Debt Interest $633,663.00 $59,000.00 $253,873.00 $273,885.00 $593,370.90 $33,000.00 $345,750.00 $273,048.00 $630,027.00 $160,300.00 $495,750.00 $373,812.00 $608,738.00 $160,300.00 $497,550.00 $372,656.00 $608,738.00 $160,300.00 $497,550.00 $372,656.00 TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT $1,220,421.00 $1,245,168.90 $1,659,889.00 $1,639,244.00 $1,639,244.00 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $15,865,367.13 $16,909,652.07 $18,844,026.00 $20,936,365.00 $20,256,412.00 SUMMARY General Government Public Safety Schools Department of Public Works Health and Sanitation Human Services Culture and Recreation Other Budgets Water Department $900,604.42 $2,480,547.08 $7,286,334.00 $904,123.90 $249,818.74 $66,856.74 $350,534.04 $2,406,127.21 $1,220,421.00 $973,858.16 $2,626,615.52 $7,818,174.00 $942,699.67 $236,470.69 $83,652.58 $357,079.10 $2,625,933.45 $1,245,168.90 $1,178,304.00 $2,600,600.00 $8,289,438.00 $1,000,985.00 $270,955.00 $98,488.00 $401,998.00 $3,343,369.00 $1,659,889.00 $1,207,114.00 $3,149,602.00 $9,000,280.00 $1,116,680.00 $280,127.00 $101,839.00 $431,923.00 $4,009,556.00 $1,639,244.00 $1,140,180.00 $2,689,760.00 $9,000,280.00 $1,104,680.00 $278,127.00 $100,444.00 $406,385.00 $3,897,312.00 $1,639,244.00 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $15,865,367.13 $16,909,652.07 $18,844,026.00 $20,936,365.00 $20,256,412.00 38 CD n o CO CO o If)CD Ti-CD r-o T-^vri CO CO o o O 00oo r~.t-o_ •<*co"CD*cd"ui TJ-O lO CD CD o ^^ (^ CsJ d::< lULJ l> !_i^ 1 !<£ 1 Pf^ ss 1 Ico 2 q i |ll 8 §:Li^ i 1lu§ 1 CO 5 i COi^ 1 <^ 1-XS i !O^I o lO^ iLL !o y,jz ^^!oH 1 O 111 >t-2 i!:<< q;^N_D.Ill in 111 K >O I 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417.54 437.92 40 Hrs.367.40 390.21 411.13 432.99 454.38 477.19 500.48 D Hourly 9.9336 10.5158 11.1337 11.7040 12.3100 12.9160 13.5102 35 Hrs.347.68 368.05 389.68 409.64 •430.85 452.06 472.86 40 Hrs.397.34 420.63 445.35 468.16 492.40 516.64 540.41 E Hourly 10.7297 11.3476 12.0129 12.6309 13.2844 13.9379 14.5914 35 Hrs.375.54 397.17 420.45 442.08 464.95 487.83 510.70 40 Hrs.429.19 453.90 480.52 505.23 531.38 557.52 583.66 F Hourly 11.5733 12.2506 12.9635 13.6409 14.3063 15.0430 15.7440 35 Hrs.405.07 428.77 453.72 477.43 500.72 526.50 551.04 40 Hrs.462.93 490.02 518.54 545.63 572.25 601.72 629.76 G Hourly 12.5002 13.2487 13.9736 14.7459 15.4945 16.2431 16.9679 35 Hrs.437.51 463.71 489.07 516.10 542.31 .568.51 593.88 40 Hrs.500.01 529.95~558.94 589.83 619.78 649.72 678.72 H Hourly 13.4863 14.2944 15.1023 15.9223 16.7540 17.5382 18.3462 35 Hrs.472.02 500.30 528.58 557.28 586.39 613.84 642.12 40 Hrs.539.45 571.78 604.09 636.89 670.16 701.53 733.85 1 Hourly 14.5558 15.4470 16.3025 17.1937 18.0611 18.9404 19.8196 35 Hrs.509.45 540.64 570.59 601.78 632.14 662.91 693.69 40 Hrs.582.23 617.88 652.10 687.75 722.44 757.61 792.79 J Hourly 15.7321 16.6708 17.5977 18.5482 19.4751 20.4732 21.4237 35 Hrs.550.62 583.48 615.92 649.19 681.63 716.56 749.83 40 Hrs.629.29 666.83 703.91 741.93 779.00 818.93 856.95 K Hourly 16.9798 18.0135 19.0116 20.0692 21.0673 22.0892 23.1229 35 Hrs.594.29 630.47 665.41 702.42 737.35 773.12 809.30 40 Hrs.679.19 720.54 760.47 802.77 842.69 883.57 924.92 L Hourly 18.3581 19.4632 20.5801 21.6852 22.7902 23.8834 24.9646 35 Hrs.642.53 681.21 720.30 758.98 797.66 835.92 873.76 40 Hrs.734.32 778.53 823.20 867.41 911.61 955.34 998.58 M Hourly 19.8196 21.0316 22.1842 23.3843 24.5844 25.7845 26.9846 35 Hrs.693.69 736.11 776.45 818.45 860.46 902.46 944.46 40 Hrs.792.79 841.27 887.37 935.37 983.38 1,031.38 1.079.38 N Hourly 21.3999 22.6833 23.9666 25.2617 26.5212 27.8283 29.1234 35 Hrs.749.00 793.91 838.83 884.16 928.24 973.99 1,019.32 40 Hrs.856.00 907.33 958.66 1.010.47 1,060.85 1,113.13 1,164.94 Hourly 23.1229 24.5131 25.8915 27.3055 28.7076 30.0859 31.4643 35 Hrs.809.30 857.96 906.20 955.69 1,004.77 1,053.01 1,101.25 40 Hrs.924.92 980.53 1.035.66 1.092.22 1.148.30 1,203.44 1.258.57 41 Pay Positions *Group Authorized Schedule Schedule 1 -Reaular Employees Board of Assessors Assistant Assessor/Appraiser M Administrative Assistant F Clerk E Building Department Building Inspector/Zoning Officer L Clerk D Civilian Dispatch Communications Supervisor F Communications Officer E Communications Officer E Conservation Commission Agent J Secretary E Elder Affairs Director J Outreach Worker D Clerk D Fire Department Fire Chief Contract . Captain FS-12 5 Firefighter-Paramedic .FS-11 5 Firefighter -EMT FS-10 5 Firefighter -Mechanic FS-10 5 Private FS-09 5 Harbor Department Harbormaster 1 1 Health,Board of —— Health Agent L 1 Administrative Secretary F 1 Library Chief Librarian Contract 1 Staff Librarian L5 6 Staff Librarian L5 6 Library Assistant L4 6 Library Technician L3 6 Library Technician L3 6 Senior Clerk L2 6 Planning Board Secretary E 7 Police Department Police Chief Contract Sergeant PS-11 *•^4 Patrolman PS-09 13 4 Clerk D 7 Public Works,Department of Superintendent Contract Working Foreman H Heavy Equipment Operator F Skilled Utility Worker F Tree Climber F Maintenance Worker E 2 Hours 42 Pay Positions • Group Authorized Schedule Hours ~ Public Works,Department of (Cont) Skilled Utility Worker-Cemetery D 1 1 40 Clerk D 1 7 35 Recreation Director K 1 1 40 Selectmen,Board of Administrative Secretary G 1 1 ir Secretary/Receptionist F 1 1 ^~ Sewer Secretary E 1 7 z Town Accountant Town Accountant Contract Assistant Town Accountant E 1 7 2' Town Clerk Assistant Town Clerk E 1 7 35 Town Manager Town Manager Contract Treasurer/Collector Treasurer/Collector Contract 1 Assistant Treasurer F 1 7 35 Assistant Collector G 1 7 35 Accounting Clerk F 1 7 35 Schedule 1a -Elected Employees Town Clerk 45,000 Clerk,Board of Registrars 329 Moderator 1 Board of Selectmen: Chairman 1,500 Members (4)at $1 ,000 4,000 Board of Assessors Chaimnan 1,300 Members (2)at $1,200 2,400 Schedule 2a -Part Time Positions Annual Veterans'Agent 3,600 Member,Board of Registrars 326 Sealer of Weights &Measure 1 ,000 Town Archivist 600 Director of Civil Defense 300 Assistant Civil Defense Director 1 00 Shellfish Constable 500 Animal Control Officer 1 1 ,095 Keeper of the Town Clock 1 00 Keeper of the Town Pump 1 00 43 Schedule 2b -Part Time Positions Hourly Assistant Harbormaster 7.00 Casual Labor Step1 5.50 Step 2 5.90 Step Maximum 6.30 Skilled Casual Labor 7.00 Election Officers 6.00 Election Clerk 6.50 Election Warden 7.00 Summer Patrolman 9.00 Police Matron 10.00 Deputy Building Inspector (H-Min)13.48 Recreation Clerk Step1 5.50 Step 2 5.90 Step Maximum 6.30 Library Pages Step 1 5.50 Step 2 5.90 Step Maximum 6.30 Recording Secretary 9.00 Schedule 3 -Part Time Positions Constable -Per Notice 20.00 Schedule 4 -Informational Only Police Department (Collective Bargaining Unit) Schedule 5 -Informational Only Fire Department (Collective Bargaining Unit) Schedule 6 -Informational Only Library (Collective Bargaining Unit) Schedule 7 -Informational Only Municipal Clerical &Custodial (Collective Bargaining Unit) Exempt Positions -Per the Fair Labor Standards Act Assistant Assessor/Appraiser Police Chief Building Inspector Recreation Director Elder Affairs Director Superintendent of Public Works Fire Chief Town Accountant Harbormaster ,Town Manager Health Agent Treasurer/Collector Chief Librarian 44 TOWN OF COHASSET CAPITAL BUDGET FY 2000 TO FY 2004 DEPARTMENT/ITEM 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Repair Jerusalem Road Wall at Linden Road $20,000.00 ; Reconstaiction Ripley Road/Depot Court Intersection $20,000.00 I Reconstruction of Downtown Parking Lot $75.000.00 I I Dredge James Brook/Smith Place to Jacob's Meadow $200,000.00 1 I Dredge James Brook/Smith Place to Bird Sanctuary Pond I Dredge Bound Brook/Turtle Island to Scituate Line $1,500,000.00 i& !Cruiser Replacement Program $50,000.00 $50,000.00 i $50,000.00 . $50,000.00 : I Four Wheel Drive Vehicle I $35.000.00 ; |f7re Department !Replace Forest Truck $100,000,001 I Refurbish Engine Two $80,000.00 ;Replace Engine Three $275,000.00 1 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Tanks $15,000.00 Replace Chiefs Vehicle $35.000.00 ! Replace Rescue Ambulance 1 Convert to In-Line P.A.S.S. I Replace Ladder One with Quint $500,000.00 Replace Protective Gear $24,000.00 'Replace Hose $10,000.00 'S.c/>oo/Department Renovations to Deer Hill School and Jr./Sr.High School $7,000,000.00 ; P9g9nm^nt QfPvt)lK WQrks 'Stainless Steel Sand Spreader :GVW Diesel Dump Truck $75,000.00 I Refurbish Beechwood Ball Fields Street Sweeper $125,000.00 Install Sprinkler System on Town Common $25.000.00 ; Front End Loader and Backhoe $75,000.00 1 Multi-Purpose Ride On Machine Loam and Seed Town Common $15.000.00: Pick Up Tnjck $25.000.00 ; I One Ton Dump Truck $35,000.00 I ;1 1 i \PaulPr9tt Library i !: 'Upgrade OCLN Tenminals !$13,500.00 1 1 \Renovation of Osgood School !$2,135,000.00: 1 1 ( i 1 ' !i ! 'Annual Appropriation $50,000,001 $50,000.00 i $50,000.00 S50.000.00 1 i ;1 1 ' i ''' IGRAND TOTAL $352,500.00 $7,820,000.00 : $2,385,000.00 $1,570,000.00 $1,600,000.00 45 Resolution offered by Elsa Miller,member of Board of Assessors for James Lagrotteria. BE IT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT: WHEREAS,Jim Lagrotteria has served the Town of Cohasset in many phases of the Town's operation but most particularly his dedication since 1988 as the Chairman of the Board of Assessors.It is pertinent to make mention of his contributions; WHEREAS,Jim Lagrotteria is responsible for instituting an "in-house"reval- uation system. WHEREAS,he created and implemented the first full-time Assessors position in the town. WHEREAS,Jim Lagrotteria is responsible for the collection of the reim- bursement money available from the State to the town of "exemption"monies. WHEREAS,he is responsible for bringing the Town of Cohasset Assessing Department into the computer age. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the citizens of Cohasset and the Assessing Department,in the Town Meeting assembled this 27th day of March 1999, express their sincere appreciation to Jim Lagrotteria for his dedication and major contri- butions made to the Town and particularly those for Assessing Department. Resolution adopted unanimously. ARTICLES: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager in FY 1999,to pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years. VENDOR AMOUNT REOUESTED Warner &Stackpole $40,000.00 Ckcuit City 53.00 TOTAL $40,053.00 Moved that Forty Thousand Fifty Three ($40,053.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager in FY 1999,to pay for the following 46 ' unpaid bills from previous fiscal years: Warner &Stackpole $40,000.00 Circuit City $53.00 TOTAL A 4/5 vote is required Motion is adopted by the necessary 4/5's. ARTICLE 6: $40,053.00 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,needed by various departmen- tal budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ending June 30,1999. DEPARTMENT BUDGET Fire Department Salaries Police Department Salaries Legal Expenses Medicare Tax -Employer Contribution Selectmen Expenses School Department Expenses TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE TRANSFERRED $27,000.00 20,000.00 50,000.00 14,000.00 3,100.00 $350.000.00 $464,100.00 PURPOSE Overtime Costs Overtime Costs CHL Negotiations Budget Shortfall Engineered Plans Special Education Costs Moved that Four Hundred Ninety Four Thousand One Hundred ($494,100.00)Dollars,to be expended by the Town Manager,needed by various departmental budgets and appro- priations to complete the fiscal year ending June 30,1999,be transferred as follows: Transfer Funds From: Surplus Revenue Health Insurance Short Term Interest Article 28,10/26/98 STM $280,100.00 $14,000.00 $50,000.00 $150.000.00 47 TOTAL $494,100.00 Transfer Funds To: Fire Department Personal Services $30,000.00 Police Department Personal Services $30,000.00 Legal Budget -General Expenses $67,000.00 Medicare Tax -Employer Contribution $14,000.00 Board of Selectmen -General Expenses $3,100.00 School -Other Than Public $350.000.00 TOTAL $494,100.00 Motion is adopted. Resolution offered by Kathleen Ofsthun,Vice-Chairman of the School Committee. WHEREAS,Richard Shea has served the students of Cohasset and all citizens for three years as a member of the School Committee,this year as its Chairman,and pre- viously as the Chairman of the Cohasset Education Foundation; WHEREAS,Mr.Shea has devoted his time and many talents to the betterment of education in Cohasset through technology advances and facilities improvements; WHEREAS,he has deliberated effectively and with equanimity in budget and contract negotiations,skillfully applying his financial expertise; AND,WHEREAS,he has provided inspirational leadership and guidance with wit and aplomb; Be it therefore resolved by we,his fellow members of the Cohasset School Conmiittee, and the townspeople represented by those gathered in Town Meeting this twenty-seventh day of March,1999,that Richard Shea is gratefully acknowledged for his large role in fur- thering excellence in education and will be remembered hereafter as a friend of education in Cohasset. Resolution adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 7: To see if the Town will vote to ratify and confirm,effective upon passage of this article, an amendment to the Second Amended Judgment in the form on file with the Office of the Board of Selectmen. Moved that an amendment,dated December 14 and 15,1998,to the Second Amended 48 Judgment,in the form on file with the Office of the Board of Selectmen in the case, Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset,Suffolk Superior Court,Civil Action Number 38-652,be hereby ratified and confirmed,effective upon passage of this article. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager in FY 1999 and thereafter,for hardware,software,professional services, and for emergency contingency planning for the purpose of bringing all Town Computers and related equipment into so-called Y2K compliance. Moved that Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue, to be expended by the Town Manager in FY 1999 and thereafter,for hardware,software, professional services,and for emergency contingency planning for the purpose of bring- ing all Town computers and related equipment into so-called Y2K Compliance. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 1999 and thereafter,for the Water Commission to: (a)inventory,assess,remediate,and test Water Department capital facili- ties and equipment to bring said facilities into compliance with the state standards for the Year 2000 computer problem in computer hardware,software,and embedded computer chips;including the preparation and implementation of an emergency contingency plan; and (b)repair and replace capital facilities of the water treatment plant and water distribution system. Moved that Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Water Department Maturing Debt -Interest as voted in Article 3 of the 1998 Annual Town Meeting,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and thereafter,for the Water Commission to inventory,assess,test,replace,upgrade,and remediate Water Department capital facihties,supplies,systems,and equipment to bring said Department into compliance with the state standards for the Year 2000 Century change computer prob- lem in computer hardware,software,and embedded computer chips;including the prepa- 49 ration and implementation of an emergency contingency plan to prepare the Water Department for potential Year 2000 problems which may interfere with the ability of the Water Department to continue the uninterrupted delivery of water,and,further,that the motion adopted under Article 3 of the October 26,1998 Special Town Meeting pertaining to the Water Distribution System Repairs and Improvements,be amended by inserting the words "Church Street"following the words "Doane Street". Motion adopted unanimously. Resolution offered by Dr.Woods. RESOLVED That the Town of Cohasset express its appreciation,in his inmiinent retirement, to the Chairman of the Sewer Commission,Mr.Edward Mills Guild,for an unusually lengthy term of 16 years of arduous,dedicated service. Resolution adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and thereafter,to be expended by the School Committee and the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining architects,engineers or other profes- sional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents to make various improvements and repairs,including handicapped improvements,to the Middle High School and Deer Hill Elementary School,and to return to the 1999 Fall Special Town Meeting for the actual construction funds. Moved that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated, with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and thereafter,to be expended jointly by the School Committee and the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents to make various improvements and repairs,including handicapped improvements,to the Middle High School and Deer Hill Elementary School,and to return to the 1999 Fall Special Town Meeting for the actual construction funds,and,that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00)Dollars,under and pur- suant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,therefore. A 2/3 vote is required.Motion adopted by the necessary 2/3's. 50 ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and thereafter,to be expended by the School Facilities Committee,for the purpose of completing the construction of the Osgood Elementary School and all costs associated and in relation thereto. Moved that Two Hundred Forty Four Thousand Five Hundred ($244,500.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and there- after,to be expended by the School Facilities Conmiittee,for the purpose of completing the construction of the Osgood Elementary School and all costs associated and in relation thereto,and,that to fund this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to borrow Two Hundred Forty Four Thousand Five Hundred ($244,500.00)Dollars,under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,therefore. A 2/3 vote is required.Motion adopted by the necessary 2/3's. Resolution offered by Roseanne McMorris,Chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen. WHEREAS,HERMON J.MAYNARD has served the Town of Cohasset as a Call Firefighter for twenty-nine years;and WHEREAS,he has approached his duties in a responsible manner by complet- ing courses in engine and ladder company operations,tactics and strategy,nature of fire, forcible entry and ventilation,has successfully finished the training program "Firefighter I"designed by the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy,and has been certified as a "First Responded'in first aid;and WHEREAS,he has been commended on numerous occasions for his valorous response during emergency incidents;and WHEREAS,he has fulfilled with bravery and honor the many duties and obli- gations placed upon him as a Call Firefighter; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that we,the Board of Selectmen, on the occasion of his retirement from the Call Firefighting force of the Town of Cohasset, conmiend him on his dedication to duty and his meritorious service to the Town and its inhabitants. GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the Town of Cohasset,this 27th day of March,in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine. Resolution adopted unanimously. 51 ARTICLE 15: To see what sums of money the Town will raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or other- wise borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,to supplement the funding for the Central Cohasset Sewer Project as voted in Article 5 of the March 1997 Special Town Meeting and,further,that the Treasurer of the Town,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,borrow such supplemental sum or sums of money to supplement Article 5 of the March 1997 Special Town Meeting funding for the design,engineering, construction,and installation of said project which borrowing is to be repaid by better- ments assessed upon the properties benefited thereby;provided,however,a sum of money equal to one half of the principal and interest applicable to such supplemental borrowing is to be appropriated from the tax levy and other general revenues of the Town contingent upon a vote of the Town to exempt such one half allocation of costs from the limitation on taxes contained in Proposition 2 1/2 so called,by means of a debt exclusion override. Moved that One Million Three Hundred Thousand ($1,300,000.00)Dollars is hereby appropriated,with the intention that these funds be available in FY 99 and thereafter,to be expended by the Town Manager,to supplement the funding for the Central Cohasset Sewer Project as voted in Article 5 of the March 1997 Special Town Meeting and,further, that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow an additional One Million Three Hundred Thousand ($1,300,000.00)Dollars from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise,to supplement Article 5 of the March 1997 Special Town Meeting ftmding for the design,engineering,construction, and installation of said project which borrowing shall be a general obligation of the Town, although it is the intent of the Town that the debt service on such borrowing shall be paid by betterments upon the properties benefited thereby;provided,however,a sum of money equal to one half of the principal and interest applicable to such supplemental borrowing is to be appropriated from the tax levy and other general revenues of the Town contingent upon a vote of the Town to exempt such one half allocation of costs from the limitation on taxes contained in Proposition 2 1/2,so called,by means of a debt exclusion override. A 2/3 vote is required.Motion adopted by the necessary 2/3's. ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40,Section 22F,as amended,entitled "Fees and Charges for Licenses,Permits, and Work Performed",which reads,in part,as follows: "Any municipal board or officer empowered to issue a license,permit,certifi- cate,or to render a service or perform work for a person or class of persons,may,from time to time,fix reasonable fees for all such licenses,permits,or certificates issued pur- suant to statutes or regulations wherein the entire proceeds for the fee remain with such 52 issuing city or town,and may fix reasonable charges to be paid for any service rendered for work performed by the city or town or any department thereof,for any person or class of persons;provided,however,that in the case of a board or officer appointed by an elect- ed board,the fixing of such fee shall be subject to the review and approval of such elect- ed board." Moved that the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40,§22F,as amend- ed,entitled "Fees and Charges for Licenses,Permits,and Work Performed",be accepted. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following general bylaw entitled "License and Permit Fees", LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES 1.Authority to Establish Fees. A.The Board of Selectmen is authorized to establish from time to time fees and charges for licenses,permits and other municipal purposes granted by departments under the Board's jurisdiction,such authority hereby granted and such fees and charges established to be consistent with the General Laws of the Commonwealth. B.No fee or charge,the amount of which is fixed by the Board of Selectmen,shall be charged or imposed on a non profit,religious,pubUc,or charitable entity. Moved that the following general bylaw entitled "License and Permit Fees"be adopted. LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES §L Authority to Establish Fees. A.The Board of Selectmen is authorized to establish from time to time fees and charges for licenses,permits and other municipal purposes granted by departments under the Board's jurisdiction,such authority hereby granted and such fees and charges estabhshed to be consistent with the General Laws of the Commonwealth. B.No fee or charge,the amount of which is fixed by the Board of Selectmen,shall be charged or imposed on a non profit,religious,public,or charitable entity. Amendment offered by Merle Brown. 53 Moved to separate Section A than Section B. Motion is defeated. Moved to delete section B. Motion is adopted.Main motion as amended is adopted. ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to refund to any non- profit,religious,public or charitable entity,the amount of such entity has paid to the Town as a fee within the meaning of Article 18 of this Warrant during the current fiscal year. Moved that Fourteen Thousand ($14,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to refund to any nonprofit,religious,public or charitable entity,the amount such entity has paid to the Town as a fee within the meaning of Article 18 of this Warrant dur- ing the current (1999)fiscal year. Moved by Michael SulHvan to indefinitely postpone Article 19.Motion to indefinitely postpone was defeated. Main motion is adopted. Resolution offered by S.Woodworth Chittick BE IT RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS,Mark G.DeGiacomo has served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 15 years,including almost 4 years as Chairperson of that Board, exemplifying the highest standards of wisdom,calmness,and fairness at all Board hear- ings and deliberations;and WHEREAS,in 1998,Mark DeGiacomo decided to continue his service to the Town as an elected member of the School Committee,which necessitated his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals;and WHEREAS,Mark DeGiacomo has continued to lend his expertise on Zoning matters to the Town Selectmen after his resignation,to the present;and WHEREAS,in conjunction with his service on,and in behalf of.The Zoning Board Mark DeGiacomo has spent hundreds of hours as a volunteer for the good of the Town;and 54 WHEREAS,the Town has greatly benefited from Mark DeGiacomo's contribu- tions of time,expertise,talent,and common sense, NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved that the citizens of Cohasset,in Town Meeting here assembled,hereby record their sincere appreciation for the long and devot- ed service rendered by the Town of Cohasset,by Mark DeGiacomo,as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Resolution adopted unanimously. ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition of the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a Special Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended,of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as fol- lows,except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SPECLU.ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS Section 1.Selectmen shall place on a Special Election Ballot for approval,all Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles pertaining to finan- cial matters,with the exception of the Operating Budget. Section 2.This act shall take effect upon passage. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS Lenora Jenkins Will Smith Tanna B.Kasperowicz Marjorie Smith Rebecca Jenkins Thaddeus Kasperowicz Raymond Kasperowicz F.Roy Fitzsimmons Judith E.Fitzsinunons Sean Fitzsimmons 198 Jerusalem Road 400 Atlantic Avenue 172 South Main Street 400 Atlantic Avenue 198 Jerusalem Road 172 South Main Street 172 South Main Street 116 Doane Street 116Doane Street 116 Doane Street 55 Move to approve a petition of the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a Special Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended,of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows,except for cler- ical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SPECLVL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET PERTAINING TO CERTAIN FINANCIAL MATTERS Section 1 . Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary,the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall place on a special election ballot for approval by the voters of the Town of Cohasset,all annual and special town meet- ing articles (with the exception of the Operating Budget)pertaining to transfers from surplus revenues known commonly as free cash and all borrowing articles within the levy limit in excess of $25,000.00. Section 2.This article shall take effect as to all town meeting warrants issued by the Board of Selectmen after passage of this act. Amendment offered by Tanna Kasperowicz. Moved that the General Court be requested to enact a Special Law relating to.the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended,of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Conmionwealth of Massachusetts,and that the General Court be authorized to vary reasonably the form of the requested legislation,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to accomplish the general public objections of this proposed spe- cial act,as follows. Section 1.Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary,the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall place on a special election ballot for approval by the voters of the Town of Cohasset,all annual and special town meeting articles (with the exception of the Operating Budget)per- taining to transfers from surplus revenues known commonly as free cash and all borrowing articles within the levy limit in excess of $25,000.00. Section 2.This article shall take effect as to all town meeting warrants issued by the Board of Selectmen after passage of this act. 56 Motion to amend is adopted. Main motion as amended is defeated. ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition of the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a Special Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended,of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as fol- lows,except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: Section 1.The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall insert onto the official ballot for the next regular or special town election which occurs at least thirty days following the date on which the petition is filed with the Town Clerk any proposed bylaw,resolution,or order upon written request by petition by fifteen (15%)percent or more of the registered voters of the Town.A petition conforming to the requirements here- inafter provided shall be a binding initiative petition,and shall be acted upon as hereinafter provided. Section 2.Signatures to initiative petitions need not be all on one paper.The papers constituting a petition shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk,with the endorsement thereon of the names and addresses of three persons designated as filing the same.With each signature to the petition shall be stated the place of residence of the signer,giving the street and number,if any. Section 3.Within five days after filing of said petition,the registrars of voters shall ascertain by what number of registered voters the petition is signed,and what percentage that number is of the total number of registered voters, and shall attach thereto their certificate showing the result of such examination.The Town Clerk shall forthwith transmit the said certifi- cate with the said petition to the Board of Selectmen,and at the same time shall send a copy of said certificate to one or more of the persons designated on the petition as filing the same.When such certificate has been so transmitted,said petition shall be qualified for the ballot. Section 4.A proposed measure under this act shall become effective if it shall be approved by registered voters of the Town of Cohasset equal in number to one third of the whole number thereof,and also by a majority of the voters voting on such measure,but not otherwise.Said measure shall become effective thirty days following said approval,excepting changes to the bylaws,which shall take effect only upon approval by the Attorney General pursuant to Section thirty-two of Chapter forty of the General Laws. 57 Section 5.The ballots used when voting upon a proposed measure under this act shall contain only a fair,concise summary of the measure,as deter- mined by the Town Counsel,which shall follow the question,"Do you approve of the measure summarized below?" Section 6.If two or more proposed measures passed at the same election contain conflicting provisions,only the one receiving the greater number of affirmative votes shall take effect. Section 7.This act shall take effect upon passage. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS Leonora Jenkins William B.Smith Maijorie Smith Tanna B.Kasperowicz Raymond Kasperowicz Thaddeus Kasperowicz F.Roy Fitzsimmons Sean Fitzsimmons Judith E.Fitzsimmons Andrew Fitzsinmions 198 Jerusalem Road 400 Atlantic Avenue 400 Atlantic Avenue 172 South Main Street 172 South Main Street 172 South Main Street 116Doane Street 116Doane Street 116Doane Street 116 Doane Street Moved to approve a petition of the General Court,accompanied by the following bill for a Special Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended,of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows,except for cler- ical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL BINDING INITIATIVHE PETITION PROCESS IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET Section 1.The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall insert onto the official ballot for the next regular or special town election which occurs at least thirty days following the date on which the petition is filed with the Town Clerk any proposed bylaw,resolution,or order upon written request by petition by fifteen (15%)percent or more of the registered voters of the Town.A petition conforming to the requirements here- inafter provided shall be a binding initiative petition,and shall be acted upon as hereinafter provided. 58 Section 2.Signatures to initiative petitions need not be all on one paper.The papers constituting a petition shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk,with the endorsement thereon of the names and addresses of three persons designated as fiUng the same.With each signature to the petition shall be stated the place of residence of the signer,giving the street and number,if any. Section 3.Within five days after fiUng of said petition,the registrars of voters shall ascertain by what number of registered voters the petition is signed,and what percentage that number is of the total number of registered voters, and shall attach thereto their certificate showing the result of such examination.The Town Clerk shall forthwith transmit the said certifi- cate with the said petition to the Board of Selectmen,and at the same time shall send a copy of said certificate to one or more of the persons designated on the petition as filing the same.When such certificate has been so transmitted,said petition shall be qualified for the ballot. Section 4.A proposed measure under this act shall become effective if it shall be approved by registered voters of the Town of Cohasset equal in number to one third of the whole number thereof,and also by a majority of the voters voting on such measure,but not otherwise.Said measure shall become effective thirty days following said approval,excepting changes to the bylaws,which shall take effect only upon approval by the Attorney General pursuant to Section thirty-two of Chapter forty of the General Laws. Section 5.The ballots used when voting upon a proposed measure under this act shall contain only a fair,concise summary of the measure,as deter- mined by the Town Counsel,which shall follow the question,"Do you approve of the measure summarized below?" Section 6.If two or more proposed measures passed at the same election contain conflicting provisions,only the one receiving the greater number of affirmative votes shall take effect. Section 7.This act shall take effect upon passage. Amendment offered by Tanna Kasperowicz. Moved that the General Court be requested to enact a Special Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1)of Section 8 of Article 2,as amended,of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,and that the General Court be authorized to vary reasonably the form of the requested legislation,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to accomplish the general public objections of this proposed spe- cial act,as follows. 59 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL BINDING INITIATIVE PETITION PROCESS IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET Section 1.The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall insert onto the official ballot for the next regular or special town election which occurs at least forty-five days following the date on which the petition is filed with the Town Clerk any proposed bylaw,resolution,or order upon written request by petition by fifteen (15%)percent or more of the reg- istered voters of the Town.A petition conforming to the requirements hereinafter provided shall be a binding initiative petition,and shall be acted upon as hereinafter provided. Section 2.Signatures to initiative petitions need not be all on one paper.The papers constituting a petition shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk,with the endorsement thereon of the names and addresses of three persons designated as filing the same.With each signamre to the petition shall be stated the place of residence of the signer,giving the street and number,if any. Section 3 . Within five days after fihng of said petition,the registrars of voters shall ascertain by what number of registered voters the petition is signed,and what percentage that number is of the total number of registered voters, and shall attach thereto their certificate showing the result of such examination.The Town Clerk shall forthwith transmit the said certifi- cate with the said petition to the Board of Selectmen,and at the same time shall send a copy of said certificate to one or more of the persons designated on the petition as fihng the same.When such certificate has been so transmitted,said petition shall be qualified for the ballot. Section 4.A proposed measure under this act shall become effective if it shall be approved by registered voters of the Town of Cohasset equal in number to one third of the whole number thereof,and also by a majority of the voters voting on such measure,but not otherwise.Said measure shall become effective thirty days following said approval,excepting changes to the bylaws,which shall take effect only upon approval by the Attorney General pursuant to Section thirty-two of Chapter forty of the General Laws. Section 5.The ballots used when voting upon a proposed measure under this act shall contain only a fair,concise sunmiary of the measure,as deter- mined by the Town Counsel,which shall follow the question,"Do you approve of the measure sunmiarized below?" 60 Section 6.If two or more proposed measures passed at the same election contain conflicting provisions,only the one receiving the greater number of affirmative votes shall take effect. Section 7.This act shall take effect upon passage. Motion to amend is adopted. Main motion as amended is defeated. ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than fifty (50%)percent.Such addi- tional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for property tax exemption under clauses 17,17C 1/2,17D,22,22A,22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37A,41 41B,41C,42 and 43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Moved that Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than fifty (50%)percent be hereby accepted by the Town. Motion is adopted. ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause (41C),real property,a senior citizen tax exemption pro- gram,a sunmiary of which is set forth below: c.59,Section 5,c.(41C) "Real Property,to the amount of four thousand dollars of taxable valuation or the sum of five hundred dollars,whichever would amount in an exemption of the greater amount of taxes due,of a person who has reached his seventieth birthday prior to the fis- cal year for which an exemption is sought and occupied by said person as his domicile,or of a person who owns the same jointly with his spouse,either of whom has reached his seventieth birthday prior to the fiscal year for which an exemption is sought and occupied by them as their domicile,or for a person who has reached his seventieth birthday prior to the fiscal year for which an exemption is sought who owns the same jointly or as a ten- ant in common with a person not his spouse and occupied by him as his domicile;pro- vided: (A)that such person (1)has been domiciled in the commonwealth for the preceding ten years,(2)has so owned and occupied such real property or other real property in the com- monwealth for five years,or (3)is a surviving spouse who inherits such real property and has occupied such real property in the commonwealth five years and who otherwise qual- ified under this clause; 61 (B)that such person had,in the preceding year gross receipts from all sources of less than thirteen thousand dollars,or if married,combined gross receipts with his spouse of less than fifteen thousand dollars,provided,however,that in computing the gross receipts of an applicant under this clause ordinary business expenses and losses may be deducted,but not personal or family expenses;and provided,further,that there shall be deducted from the total amount received by the applicant under the federal social security or railroad retirement and from any annuity,pension,or retirement plan established for employees of the United States government,the government of the commonwealth,or the government of any city,town,county,or special district,included in such gross receipts,an amount equivalent to the minimum payment then payable under said federal social security law, as determined by the commissioner of revenue,to a retired worker seventy years of age or over,if the applicant is unmarried,or to a retired worker and spouse,both of whom are seventy years of age or over,if the applicant is married;and (C)that such person had a whole estate,real and personal,not in excess of twenty-eight thousand dollars,or if married,not in excess of thirty thousand dollars,provided that real property occupied as his domicile shall not be included in computing the whole estate except for any portion of said property which produces income and exceeds two dwelling units.In the case of real property owned by a person jointly or as tenant in common with a person or his spouse,the amount of his exemption under this clause shall be that pro- portion of four thousand dollars valuation or the sum of five hundred dollars,whichever would result in an exemption of the greater amount of taxes due,which the amount of his interest in such property bears to the whole tax due,provided: (A)that no exemption shall be granted to any joint tenant or tenant in common unless the gross receipts from all sources whatsoever of each join tenant or tenant in common is less than thirteen thousand dollars or,if married,the combined gross receipts from all sources whatsoever,of each joint tenant or tenant in common and his spouse is less than fifteen thousand dollars,provided,however,that in computing the gross receipts of an applicant under this clause ordinary business expenses and losses may be deducted,but not person- al or family expense;and further,that there shall be deducted from the total amount received by this applicant under the federal social security or railroad retirement and from any annuity,pension,or retirement plan established for employees of the United States government,the government of the commonwealth,or the government of any city,town, county or special district,included in such receipts,an amount equivalent to the minimum payment then payable under said federal social security law,as determined by the com- missioner of revenue,to a retired worker seventy years of age,or over,if the applicant is unmarried,or to a retired worker and spouse,both of whom are seventy years of age or older,if the applicant is married;and (B)that the combined whole estate,real and personal,of each joint tenant in common is less than twenty-eight thousand dollars or,if married,the combined whole estate,real and personal of each joint tenant or tenant in common and his spouse does not exceed thirty thousand dollars,provided that real property occupied as their domicile shall not be included in computing the whole estate except for any portion of said property which pro- duces income and exceeds two dwelling units.No proportion of the exemption shall be 62 denied to any applicant otherwise qualified for the reason that another joint tenant or ten- ant in common receives a proportion of the total exemption. Household furnishings and property already exempt under the clauses Twelfth,Twentieth, Thirty-first,and Thirty-fifth shall not be included in computing the whole estate for pur- poses of this section.Where a portion of the real property occupied as a domicile of an applicant under this clause is located within a municipality other than the municipality in such the applicant is domiciled,and where the value of said property,or the taxes, assessed by the municipality in which such applicant is domiciled would result in his receiving less than the maximum exemption provided by this clause,that part of the prop- erty of such applicant which such other municipality shall be exempt to value,or to an amount of tax,sufficient to grant the applicant the total maximum exemption provided by the acceptance by such city or town for fiscal years commencing on or before July furst, nineteen hundred and eighty-six,or for fiscal years commencing on or after such later July first as the city or town may elect.In those cities and towns which accept the provisions of this clause,the provision of clause Forty-first and Forty-first B shall not be applicable; provided,however,that any amount of money annually appropriated by the common- wealth for the purpose of reimbursing cities and towns for taxes abated under this clause, clause Forty-first and clause Forty-first B shall be distributed as provided in said clause Forty-furst. Moved that the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 59,Section 5,Clause (41C),real property,a senior citizen tax exemption program,be hereby accepted. Motion adopted unanimously. At 5 p.m.on motion made and seconded,the Moderator adjourned the meeting to Monday,March 29,1999 at 7:30 p.m.at the Cohasset High School SulUivan Gymnasium. MONDAY EVENING MARCH 29.1999 Monday night checkers previously appointed by the Town Clerk reported to work at 7 p.m.Tellers were appointed by the Moderator.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 127. ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to approve an On-Site Wastewater Management plan as adopted by the Board of Health.Once approved by Town Meeting,the Board of Health may adopt and enforce implementing regulations.This Plan is available for review at the Town Clerk's Office,the Paul Pratt Library and the Board of Health.The plan would establish a local loan and grant program utilizing State and Town funds to allow residents to bring septic systems(s)into compliance with the State Environmental Code,Title V,and 63 the local Board of Health regulations;and further,to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to Chapter 44,Chapter 29C (the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust)or any other applicable statute, to be expended by the Town Manager,for the construction of septic systems for the sub- surface disposal of sanitary waste,or for loans to property owners for such purpose to meet the general objectives of the On-Site Wastewater Management Plan. Moved that Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the construction of septic systems for the subsurface disposal of sanitary waste,or for loans to property owners for such purpose to meet the general objectives of an On-Site Wastewater Management Plan,to be hereafter adopted, such loans to be recouped by betterments assessed to property owners,as authorized by Chapter 111,Section 127B_of the Massachusetts General Laws,and,to meet this appro- priation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to bor- row Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00)Dollars under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,and Chapter 29C of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore. A 2/3 vote is required.Motion adopted unanimously. Proclamation offered by Stephen Bobo member of the Board of Health. PROCLAMATION Whereas:The Cohasset Board of Health suffered under an unmerciful burden of ignorance;mitigated only by the unceasing efforts of Joe Godzik and the angelic minis- trations of Alix White,and the unstinting toil of others too numerous to recall. And Whereas:The town was being assaulted by Solid Waste Dragons;Septic Emergency Gargoyles,as well as Newtonville Horrors,and all other manner of public health menaces.Now therefore be it here Proclaimed that: KEVIN ULMER Joined the Board of Health;Slew Dragons;oiled gargoyles,and otherwise took care of things in an exemplary manner.And further be it know that the town will be forever thankful. Proclamation adopted unanimously. 64 ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to rezone certain districts as shown on a map entitled Zoning Map,Cohasset,Massachusetts",dated October 1,1969,and revised in 1976 and 1985 as follows: MAP:So that the highway business district ("HB")area east of Chief Justice Gushing Highway and southeasteriy of Sohier Street,all as shown as an area red in color on the map and identified as "HB 400",be expanded two hundred (200)additional feet along the northeastern boundary and that the land located within said two hundred (200)feet expan- sion area be rezoned as a ("HB")district. Moved that the boundary of the Highway Business ("HB")District applicable to Assessors Map 42,Parcels 28,40 and 41 and Map 43,Parcel 3 be expanded Two Hundred (200')additional feet to the northeast along the length of the northeastern boundary between Sohier Street and the terminus of the Highway Business ("HB")District east of Chief Justice Cushing Highway;that the land located within said two hundred (200')feet expansion area be rezoned as an HB district;and that the Zoning Map of the Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts dated October 1,1969,and revised in 1976 and 1985 be amend- ed accordingly. A 2/3 vote is required.Hand count taken Yes 49;No 61. Motion is defeated. Moved that this meeting stand adjourned until the Annual Town Election on April 10, 1999. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7:00 p.m,were Jacquelyn McGuire,Deborah Protulis,Janice Rosano,Margaret Heman,Kathleen Rhodes,and Carol St.Pierre.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator,George L. Marlette,m. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:15 p.m.and a quorum of 400 was pre- sent at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 350.The Rev. Devi from the Vendanta Centre gave the invocation. Members of the Boy and Girl Scouts called the pledge of allegiance. Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order. 65 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION —APRIL 10,1999 The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters 2329 Percent 46 Absentees Pet 1—86 Pet 2 —85 Election officers sworn in by Town Clerk,Marion Douglas at 7:45 am were follows: Jacquelyn McGuire Carol St.Pierre Janice Rosano Kathleen Rhodes Margaret Heman Shirley Tewksbury Ronald Goodwin Jean Thompson Ruth Pratt Grace Tuckerman Margaret Bates Katherine Lincoln Debra Krupczak Louise Flint Carol Barrett SELECTMEN FOR 3 YEARS -VOTE FOR TWO Pot.1 Pet.2 TOTAL Roseanne Marmo McMoms 590 61 8 1208 Nancy A.Roth 523 462 985 Frederick Koed 770 846 1616 Write-ins (scattering)6 7 13 Blanks 399 439 838 TOTAL 2288 2372 4660 MODERATOR FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FOR ONE George L.Marlette,III 799 817 1616 Write-ins (scattering)3 4 7 Blanks 342 365 707 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 TOWN CLERK FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FOR ONE Marion L Douglas 846 910 1756 Write-ins (scattering)3 1 4 Blanks 295 275 570 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 66 SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FOR 1 Stephanie B.Noble 787 787 1574 Write-ins (scattering)8 7 15 Blanks 349 392 741 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR ONE YEAR TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM - VOTE FOR 1 Betsy Connolly 783 789 1572 Write-ins (scattering)13 15 28 Blanks 348 382 730 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 TRUSTEES PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR THREE YEARS - VOTE FOR 3 Sheila S.Evans 763 753 1516 Roger L.Lowe 709 669 1378 Roger S.Whitley 770 747 1517 Write-ins (scattering)5 5 10 Blanks 1185 1384 2569 TOTAL 3432 3558 6990 ASSESSOR FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FOR 1 William B.Smith 769 743 1512 Write-ins (scattering)3 3 6 Blanks 372 440 812 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FORI Robin M.Lawrence 728 755 1483 Charles H.Sturdy 314 282 596 Write-ins (scattering)6 6 Blanks 102 143 245 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 67 COHASSET HOUSING AUlHORITY FOR Fl>/EYEAFiS -VOTE FOR 1 Ann Barrett 793 787 1580 Write-ins (scattering)2 2 4 Blanks 349 397 746 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 PLANNING BOARD ]=OR FIVE YEARS —VOTE FOR 1 William J.Good 800 787 1587 Write-ins (scattering)5 7 12 Blanks 339 392 731 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 RECREATION COMMISSION FOR FIVE YEARS —VOTE FOR 1 Anthony J.Carbone 781 815 1596 Write-ins (scattering).3 2 5 Blanks 360 369 729 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 SEWER COMMISSION FOR THREE YEARS -VOTE FORI Raymond Kasperowicz 759 779 1538 Write-ins (scattering)8 10 18 Blanks 377 397 774 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 WATER COMMISSION FOR THREE YEARS —VOTE FORI Richard Muncey 781 837 1618 Write-ins (scattering)2 4 6 Blanks 361 345 706 TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 68 472 472 944 660 708 1368 12 6 18 BALLOT QUESTIONS Question 1. "Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $766,154.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of the Town Government and School System for the fiscal year beginning July First,Nineteen Hundred Ninety- nine?" YES NO BLANKS TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 Question 2. "Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2,so called,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to supplement the original funding for the Central Cohasset sewer expansion project? YES NO BLANKS TOTAL 1144 1186 2330 Polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 7 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST; 598 533 1131 503 626 1129 43 27 70 Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 69 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -MAY 17.1999 At the Special Town Meeting held on Monday,May 17,1999 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows. Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7 p.m..were Jacquelyn McGuire,Carol St.Pierre,Janice Rosano,Margaret Heman,Kathleen Rhodes,Janet MacLure and Katherine Lincoln.Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator, George L.Marlette,III. The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 392. Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be in order Moved that voting on the articles will be deferred until Monday,May 24,1999 and that discussion only will be held at this session. It was moved by Raymond Kasperowicz that this motion be voted by secret ballot. Motion for a secret ballot was defeated . Main motion was adopted. Discussion was held. Moved to adjourn the meeting until Monday,May 24,1999 at 7:30 p.m.Motion adopt- ed unanimously at 9:50 p.m. MONDAY EVENING MAY 24.1999 Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7 p.m..were Jacquelyn McGuire,Carol St.Pierre,Janice Rosano,Margaret Heman,Kathleen Rhodes and Deborah Protulis.Tellers were appointed by the Moderator.The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.and a quorum of 100 was present at that time.The regis- tered voters checked in on the voting list totaled 179. ARTICLE 1: To see what action the Town will vote upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 1998. 70 MOVED:That the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Report for 1998 be accepted,and filed with the permanent records of the Town. Motion adopted unanimously. ARTICLE!: To see what action the Town will vote to amend,modify,increase or decrease,or other- wise,to balance the Fiscal Year 2000 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March 27,1999 Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of fixing the salaries and compensation of Elected Officers,and to see what sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise,for the payment of the salaries and compensation,expenses, equipment and outlays,capital and otherwise,of the several Town Departments,for the ensuing fiscal year. See Appendix A ARTICLE 2: Moved that Article 3 of the March 27,1999 Annual Town Meeting be amended to read as follows: That Nineteen Million Nine Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Nine ($19,901,259.00)Dollars be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2000 Annual Town Budget to be allotted as follows:Fifty Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty ($54,530.00)Dollars for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk,$45,000.00;Clerk, Board of Registrars,$329.00;Moderator,$1.00;Selectmen,Chairman,$1,500.00, Members (4)at $1,000.00 for a total of $4,000.00;Board of Assessors,Chairman, $1 ,300.00,Members (2)at $1 ,200.00,for a total of $2,400.00;and the remaining Nineteen Million Eight Hundred Forty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Nine ($19,846,729.00)Dollars for Personal Services,Expenses and Capital Outlays,Interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for the various departments as recommended for pur- poses shown in Appendix A of the May 17,1999 Special Town Meeting Warrant entitled "Budget Requiring An Override of $380,000.00,Fiscal 2000",a copy of which Appendix is incorporated here by reference,and to meet the appropriation,the following transfers are made: $1 ,639,244.00 from Water Revenue $60,000.00 from Pension Reserve and the remaining balance of $18,202,015.00 is raised from taxation and other general revenues of the Town;and,further,that the acceptance of Appendix B of the 1999 Annual Town Meeting Warrant referred to in Article 3 of the March 27,1999 Annual Town Meeting remain as originally voted under Article 3. 71 APPeHDOCA BUDGET RECOUMENDATIONS SPeOAL TOWN MEETING,MONDAY.MAY 17.1993 DofJL f^^ppmpriaHon Accxiunt GENERAL GOVERNMENT Budget Within Budget Requiring Budget Requiring Budget Requiring) Levy Limit of an Override an Override an Override Appropriated Proposition IVi of 030,000.00 of 5509.554.00 ofS61Z895.00 f=!^cal 1999 fiscal 2000 Pfsai 7000 fiscal 2QQQ 114 122 Personal Services Board of S«l«cttnen BectBdOffidah General Expenses 5573,00 $5,500.00 $53.66Z00 $573.00 55.500.00 523.462.00 5573.00 55.500.00 551.462.00 5573.00 55.500.00 551.462.00 123 Town Pefsonal Services Town Had Clerical General Expenses Advisory Committee General Expenses 568.000.00 532S.232.00 51,935.00 5345.00 575.000.00 5325.776.00 52.185.00 5345.00 575.000.00 5325.776.00 52.185.00 5345.00 575,000.00 5325.776.00 52,185.00 5345.00 Reserve Fund 135 Town Accountant Personal Services General Expenses 141 Board of Aasaasoni Sected OfRdals Personal Services General Expenses 145 Treasurer Collector Personal Services General Expenses 151 Legal Budget General Expenses 152 MISCELLANEOUS Personnel CommittBe Town Reports Parldng Clerk Unclassified Annual Audit South ShOTB Coalition -Refuse Water Purctiase Plumbing &Gas inspections Sealer Weights/Measures Salary Sealer Weights/Measures Expenses Emergency Management Salaries Social Service League -Services Veteran's Agerrt Salary Veteran's Agent Expenses Commission on DisatjililJes Historical Commission Historical Preservation Salary Historicai Preservation Expenses Keeper of the Town Oodc Keeper of the Town Pump Town Celebrations 5104.500.00 .5100.000.00 5100.000.00 5100,000.00 558.278.00 563,080.00 563.080.00 563,080.00 519,430.00 519.400.00 519.400.00 519,400.00 53.700.00 53,700.00 53.700.00 53.700.00 553,060.00 556,760.00 556.760.00 S56.76O.b0 S1 1.255.00 59.130.00 59.130.00 511.630.00 546.000.00 548.300.00 548,300.00 548,300.00 540.330.00 540.350.00 540,350.00 540,350.00 5180.000.00 5125.000.00 5125,000.00 5125.000.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 57.750.00 58.000.00 58,000.00 58,000.00 52JZ00.00 52,200.00 52^00.00 52^00.00 51.350.00 57,500.00 50.00 57.500.00 50.00 57.500.00 50.00 57.500.00 55.000.00 54.000.00 54.000.00 54.000.00 S?^finn nn 535.000.00 535,000.00 535,000.00 55.400.00 55.400.00 55,400.00 55.400.00 51.000.00 51.000.00 51.000.00 51.000.00 5450.00 5450.00 5450.00 5450.00 5450.00 5450.00 5450.00 5450.00 542,788.00 543.485.00 545,790.00 545.790.00 51.500.00 51,500.00 51.600.00 51.600.00 51.000.00 51.000.00 51.000.00 .51.000.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5200.00 5200.00 5200.00 5200.00 5600.00 5600.00 5600.00 S6OO.0O 5200.00 5200.00 5200.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 5100.00 51.700.00 51,700.00 51.700.00 51.700.00 72 Appropriation Account Budget Within Budgwt Requiring Budget Requiring Budget Reqmnnq ___ i-'^Umitof an Override an Override an OverrideAppropriatedProposition2%of S3ao,QOC.OO of 7503.554.00 o/S61ZS3S.00 Hscal 1339 Fizcal IQQQ Haea/70oo h^c^i 2000 R^t^,jong Town Cleric Bected Offldais Personal Sarvicas General Expenses Electians and To%vn Meeting Personal Services Gerteral Expenses Conservation Commission General Expenses Ptanning Board General Expenses Zoning Board of Appeals General Expenses Town Hail and Buildings Persorral Services General Expenses TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT S40.950.00 S2.aoo.oo S2.375.00 S45.000.00 S2.aoo.oo S3.0OO.0O $45,000.00 S2.800.00 S3.000.00 S45.0O0.0O szaoo.oo S2.000.00 $45,000.00 $2,800.00 $3,000.00 S6.311.00 S3.015.00 S5.549.00 S5.965.00 SS.549.00 $5,965.00 S5.549.00 $5,965.00 $5J49.0O $5,965.00 529.050.00 S23.a50.00 $23,050.00 $23,050.00 $23,050.00 S4.930.00 S3.980.00 S3.980.00 $3,980.00 $3360.00 $4,085.00 S4;J85.00 S4.285.00.$4,385.00 U.2B5M S20.532.00 S65.400.00 S2Z426.00 S61.400.00 SO.OO SO.OO $0.00 SO.OO sojoa SI 264.226.00 S1.189JZ01.00 51.125.680.00 SI.128.180.00 SI.:2a.':80.00 PUBUC SAFETY Police Department Personal Services General Expenses Cniisef Purchase Central Olspatcti Personal Services General Expenses Fire Department Personal Services General Expenses Hydrant Rental Building Commissioner Personal Services General Expenses Electrtcai Inspector Personal Services General Expenses Animal Control Personal Services General Expenses Harbor Master Personal Services General Expenses S929.055.00 $48,775.00 $46,000.00 S972.684.00 $50,625.00 SO.OO 5981.584.00 S45.625.00 $30,000.00 5981.584.00 S45.525.00 530.000.00 5381.584.00 S45.525.00 $30,000.00 $143,464.00 S1 1.500.00 S154J224.00 $12,500.00 S154JZ24.00 $12,500.00 5154.224.00 512,500.00 S154JZ24.00 512.500.30 $1,078,250.00 $78,490.00 $121,244.00 $1,089,730.00 $87,590.00 S14.744.00 51.089.720.00 $83,525.00 $68,723.00 51.099.720.00 583.525.00 $81.528.00 51.399.720.00 Sa3.S25.M 590.914.00 $48,516.00 S3.317.00 $5ZS75.00 $3,217.00 $52,576.00 $3,217.00 $SZS76.00 $3.317 00 552.576.00 S3J17X SO.OO $15,000.00 SO.OO S1Z500.00 $0.00 512.500.00 $0.00 512.500.00 $0.00 $12,500.00 S10.S51.00 SZZ70.0O S1 1.095.00 $2,270.00 511.095.00 S2-Z70.00 511.095.00 S2^0.00 Sn.09S.00 S2.Z7a0C S46.888.00 S6.600.00 S49.28O.0O $6,600.00 $49,280.00 56.600.00 $49,280.00 $8,600.00 $49,280.00 $6,600.00 73 Deqt HS^A ppraprisdan Account 296 Shailflsh Constable Personal Servicas General Expenses TOTAL PUBUC SAFETY Budget Within Budget Requiring Budget Requiring Budget Reqvirina Levy UmH of an Override an Override an Override Appropriated Proposition 2%of 5280,000.00 of SS09,554.00 ofS61ZS9SJK Fiscal 1999 ffsca/2QQQ Rscsl 2000 ^ S500.00 SO.OO S500.00 SO.0Q 5500.00 SO.OO S500.00 SO.OO 52.600,620.00 52,521^35.00 52,604,249,00 52,527.154.00 52,636.440.001 SCHOOLS 3S0 Cotassat Public Schools Salaries Expenses Total Cobassat Pubttc Scbocjls 301 South Shore Vocationai Technical Regional Assessment TOTAL SCHOOLS PUBUC WORKS 422 Oepartinent of Public Works Personal Services General Expenses Budding Maintenance Snow &Ice Control Street Lighting TOTAL PUBUC WORKS HEALTH &SANITATION 440 Sewers General Expenses 510 Board of Health Personal Expenses General Expenses TOTAL HEALTH &SANITATION 56,511.106.00 51,679.260.00 58,190.366.00 599.072.00 56,753,527.00 51.716.470.00 56,907.535.00 51.783.636.00 56.958,700.00 51.307.611.00 58.469.997.00 585.914.00 58.691.171.00 585,914.00 58.766J1 1.00 585.914.00 58JZa9.438.00 58.555.911.00 58.777.085.00 58.852.225.00 58,346.280.00 i 5421.477.00 5441.350.00 5441.350.00 5451.528.00 5451.528.00 S42Z576.00 5433.851.00 5431.351.00 5431.351.00 5431.351.00 557.932.00 SO.OO S12Z170.00 512Z170.00 5122,170.00 545.300.00 546.131.00 546.131.00 546.131.00 546.131.00 553.000.00 546.000.00 .546.000.00 546.000.00 546.000.00 1 51.000.985.00 5967.332.00 51.087,502.00 51.097.680.00 51.097.580.00 j - 5179.288.00 5182.785.00 5182.785.00 5182.735.00 S182.78S.00J 550.959.00 552.327.00 S5Z927.00 552.927.00 55Z327.00 540.708.00 54Z415.00 54Z415.00 542,415.00 542.415.00 5270.955.00 5278.127.00 5278.127.00 5278.127.00 5278.127.00 - -5- 74 09pt. AaproariatiQn /Account HUMAN SERVICES Elder Affairs Board Budget WWim Budget Requiring Budget Requinng Buaget Re<jwnngLevyUmitofanOverrideanOverrideanOvemaeAppropriatedPropositionlYiof5280,000.00 of 5SOS,S54.00 O/S61ZS3S.00 Fisal T99g Fisal 2QQQ Fiscal 7000 nscal ZQQQ F:sai ?(m Pafsonal Servicas General Expenses S7Z379.00 S26.109.00 S75.579.00 S20.865.00 S75.579.00 522.565.00 S75.579.00 S24.a65.00 S75.579.00 S24.a65.Xl TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES S98.48a.ao S96.444.00 S100.. CULTURE AND RECREATION Personal Servicss General Expenses S30 Racraatton Contmtssion Personal Expenses General Expenses TOTAL CULTURE &RECREATION 5239,131.00 S65.076.0O 5241 .363.00 $59,454.00 5230.227.00 558.654.00 5241.757.00 558.554.00 5241.757.00 558,654.00 S94.491.00 S3J0O.0O 586.468.00 53,900.00 586.468.00 S3.9OO.0O 586.468.00 53,900.00 S86.468.00 S3 .300.30 5401.998.00 5391.685.00 5379.249.00 S390.779.00 5390.779.00 OTHER BUDGETS Debt Service Prindpal Interest Exduded Debt 5572.250.00 5231.743,00 5766.539.00 5535.335.00 S343.06ZOO 51.161.015.00 5535.335.00 5343.062.00 51.161.015.00 S535.335.00 5343.062.00 SI.161.015.00 S535.335.00 S343.Q62.C0 51.161.015.00 Benefits and Insuranca Pension -County Assessment 5567.713.00 S6OZ667.0O S60Z667.00 560Z667.00 S6OZ567.0O Pension -^4on Contributory Assessmen 53.320.00 53.400.00 53.400.00 53.400.00 S3.400.00 Worlcers Compensation Insuranca 5105.000.00 5105.000.00 5105.000.00 Sl05.0OO.0O Sl05.000.00 Unemployment Insuranca 55.000.00 55.000.00 55.000.00 55,000.00 S5.0OO.0O Health Insuranca 5880.000.00 5900.000.00 5920.000.00 S925.0OO.00 S92S.3O0.00 Ufe Insuranca 55.500.00 56.000.00 56.000.00 56.000.00 S6.300.00 Medkare Tax -Employer Contribution S70.000.00 580.000.00 580.000.00 580.000.00 580.000.00 Property &Liability Insurance 5136.204.00 5140.000.00 S140.000.00 Si40.000.00 Sl4O.0OO.0O TOTAL OTHER BUDGETS 53.343.369.00 53.881.979.00 53.901.979.00 S3.906.979.00 S3.906.979.CC •6- 75 Dept AppnptiatBd F^al 1999 Budget Wlttiin Lavy Limit of Proposition 2Vj Budget Requiring Budget Requiring Budget Requirii , an Override 'an Override an Overrti of 5380,000.00 of $509,554.00 afi61Za95.t\ WATER DEPARTMENT 450 General Expenses Other Apprapnations Maturing OePt S630.a27.a0 S160.300.00 S4g5.75O.OO $373,S12i}0 5608.738.00 S 160.200.00 S497.550.00 SSTZ^^OO 5608.738-00 5160.300.00 S497.S50.00 S372356.00 5608.738.00 S160.300.00 5497.550.00 $372,656.00 S608,738.Cl! 5160.300.C^ 5497.550.cii 537Z6S6.C TOTAL WATER DB"ARTMENT 51.^9.889.00 $1,639,244.00 51.639.244.00 51.639^44.00 51.639aM.C TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 518.929.978JW 519,S1,2S8Jia 519^i;Z9UI0 520 .3 ,812^0 520,134,153J SUMMARY Ceneial Goveinment Puiitic Safety Sctxxiis Department of Pubiic Wcrtcs HeaWi and Sanriatton Cutturs and Recreation Other Budgets Water Department TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET 51.254.236.00 52.600.620.00 58.289.438UX} 51.000.98SU» 5270.955.00 598,488.00 5401.998.00 53J43J69.00 51.659.889.00 51.189.201.00 52.571.335.00 58.^.911.00 5967.332.00 5278.127.00 596,444.00 53.881.979.00 S1,S39J244.00 51.135.680.00 52.504.249.00 58,777.08SU)0 51.087.502.00 5278.127.00 598.144.00 5379.249.00 53,901.979.00 S1.S39.244.00 51.138.180.00 52J27.154.00 58.852,225.00 51.097.680.00 5278,127.00 5100.444.00 5390.779.00 53,906,979.00 51.639.244.00 $18,929,978^0 $19,521,258.00 $19,901 ,2raj)o $20,030,812^)0 $1,138,180.( 52,638,44Q.( 58,946,28a( 51.097.S80.C 5278,127.C S100,444.C 5390,779.0 53,906.979^] 51.639,244.0 $20,134,153^1 76 Motion is adopted unanimously. It was moved and seconded that the Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 7:37 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION -MAY 22.1999 Polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m. Total Voters 2835 -55%Total absentee voters 308 --5% Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7:45 a.m.were as fol- lows: Jacquelyn McGuire Janice Rosano Shiriey Tewksbury Janet MacLure Jean Thompson Kathleen Rhodes Ruth Pratt Grace Tuckerman Margaret Bates Margaret Heman Katherine Lincoln Jeanne Mc Auliffe Louise Flint Gertrude Waldfogel Carol Barrett Question la. Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $612,895.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of the Town Government and School System for the fiscal year beginning July First,Nineteen Hundred Ninety-nine? Yes No Blank Total Pre.l Pre.2 Total 600 536 1136 773 866 1639 28 32 _6Q 1401 1434 2835 77 Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 642 612 1254 734 801 1535 25 21 46 Question lb. Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $509,554.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of the Town Government and School System for the fiscal year beginning July First,Nineteen Hundred Ninety-nine? Yes No Blanks Total 1401 1434 2835 Question Ic. Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to assess an additional $380,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of meeting the operating expenses of the Town Government and School System for the fiscal year beginning July First,Nineteen Hundred Ninety-nine? Yes No Blanks Total 1401 1434 2835 The polls closed at 6 p.m Results were declared at 6:30 p.m. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk Pre.1 Pre.2 Total 730 683 1413 645 719 1364 26 32 58 78 INDEX —SPECIAL TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 6,1999 ARTICLE #DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE 1 Unpaid bills.Adopted unanimously. 2 Departmental transfers.Motion adopted. 3 Water capital.Motion adopted. 4 School renovations.Motion adopted. 5 Town history book.Motion adopted. 6 Hiring four firefighters/paramedics.Motion adopted 7 Fire capital equipment.Adopted unanimously. 8 New fire vehicles.Motion adopted. 9 Police capital equipment.Adopted unanimously. 10 DPW capital equipment.Motion adopted. 11 Add to Conservation Fund.Adopted unanimously. 12 Town Hall computers.Adopted unanimously. 13 James Brook flood control.Motion withdrawn. 14 Stabilization fund.Motion withdrawn. 15 Private way repairs.Motion adopted. 16 Police &Fire station repairs &renovations.Motion withdrawn. 17 Hire Teen Center Coordinator.Motion adopted. 18 Amend General Bylaw,Article V.Section 1 (k).Motion withdrawn. 19 Amend General Bylaw,Article VII,Section 30 (a).Motion adopted. 20 Add Mendel Road to Central Sewer Project.Motion adopted. 21 Rezone certain district on Zoning Map.Motion defeated. 22 Longevity increased for 10 years to $400.Adopted unanimously. 23 Amend General Bylaw,Article XTV Section 2.Motion adopted. 24 Amend Zoning Bylaws by eluninating the exemption for adjoining undersized lots held in common ownership.Motion withdrawn. 25 Amend Zoning Bylaws to increase frontage requirements RB and RC zones.Motion withdrawn. 26 Amend Zoning Bylaws to include remedial septic systems Motion withdrawn. 27 Amend Zoning Bylaws to amend Tables of Area Regulations Motion withdrawn. 28 Establish Sewer revolving fund.Motion adopted. 29.Supplement funding for North Cohasset Sewer Project. Motion withdrawn. 30.Preliminary designs for village revitalization.Motion adopted. 79 <^ppnial Town Meeting -December 6,1999 follows. appoTnted and sworn in by the Moderator,George L.Marlette.111. T.e Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:05 p m.and a quo^m of 100 was present at that time The registered voters checked in on the voting l.st totaled 422. ,_,,^,,,,,,,,,,^to dispense with the -ding of the <.,,^the Meeting and Return of Service having been examined by the Moderator and found to be m order. Moved the following -les of procedure be adopted for the^^^^^^^^^^^ Meeting:that at the beginning of the Speaal Town Meeting ^^^^^^ article shall then and there be voted upon without further debate. Articles 7,9,11 ,12,13,14,16,22,27,and 29 were not held for debate. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 7: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Protective Clothing New Hose 80 Moved that Fifty Three Thousand ($53,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the following new capital equipment that replaces existing equipment for the Fire Department,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment:Self Contained Breathing Apparatus,Protective Clothing,and New Hose. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 9: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the following new capital equipment that replaces existing equipment for the Police Department,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment: Police Chiefs Vehicle Communications Equipment Upgrade Moved that Sixty Thousand ($60,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Overiay Surplus,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the following new capital equipment that replaces existing equipment for the Police Department,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or othen^vise dispose of such existing equipment:Police Chiefs Vehicle and Communications Equipment. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 11: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money to add to the Conservation Fund as authorized under M.G.L c.40,§8C. Moved that Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to add to the Conservation Fund as authorized under M.G.L.c.40,§8C. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 12: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to purchase new computer hardware and software for use at the Town Hall and School Business Office,and all other related costs. 81 Moved that Forty Thousand ($40,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Overlay Surplus,to be expended by the Town Manager,to purchase new computer hardware,software and related services for use at the Town Hall and School Business Office,and all other related costs. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 13: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of providing the Town's 25%share of the cost of the Town of Cohasset's James Brook Basin Comprehensive Flood Control Project. Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 14: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money to add to the Stabilization Fund in accordance with M.G.L c 40,§5B,as amended. Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 16: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining an architect,an engineer,or other professional services to study the feasibility to make various repairs and improvements to the Police and Fire Station located on Elm Street. Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. 82 Article 22: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XI of the General Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset, entitled "Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan",Section 5,paragraph f "Longevity"by increasing the amount of compensation for ten (10)years of service from three hundred frfty ($350)dollars to four hundred ($400)dollars;funding for this article is already contained in the existing FY 2000 Town Operating Budget. Moved that Article XI of the General Bylaws of the Town of Cohasset,entitled "Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan",Section 5,paragraph f "Longevity"by increasing the amount of compensation for ten (10)years of service from three hundred fifty ($350)dollars to four hundred ($400)dollars;funding for this article is already contained in the existing Pi'2000 Town Operating Budget Motion adopted unanimously. Article 27: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town as follows: 1.Amend section 5.3.1 ,Table of Area Regulations,as follows: A.The minimum are required for each zoning district shall be as follows,for all uses (in sq.ft.). R-A 24,000 Any permitted community/institutional use -43,560 (1 acre) R-B 43,560 (1 acre) R-C 87,120 (2 acres) D-B,H-B,W-B,LI,OS -no change 8.The minimum continuous lot frontage required for each lot in each zoning district shall be,for all uses (in feet)jas follows: R-A 100 Any permitted community/institutional uses -200 R-B 150 R-C 200 D-B,H-B,W-B,LI,OS -no change C.The minimum lot width required for each zoning district shall be as follows,for all uses (in feet): R-A 125 Any permitted community/institutional uses -200 R-B 175 R-C 250 D-B,H-B,W-B,LI,OS -no change 83 D.The minimum yard depths (set backs)for each zoning district shall be as follows,for all uses (in feet): R-A Front 25,Side 20,Rear 20 Any permitted community/institutional use -Front 35,Side,35,Rear 50 R-B Front 35,Side,25,Rear 35 R-C Front 50,Side 35,Rear 50 D-B,H-B,W-B,LI,OS -no change E.Add a new column for maximum front setback: All districts -No more than 2 times the minimum front yard depth required. 2.Amend Section 5.4,Table of Area Regulations Notes,as follows: A.In paragraph 7,first line,insert the words "Montage,lot area,and lof after the word "maximum". B.In paragraph 7,on the second and third lines,delete "Not more than fifty percent of and,further on the third line,insert the word "not"after the word "shall". C.Add a new paragraph 13,as follows: "Minimum lot width shall be achieved at the point of minimum front setback and shall be maintained through the remainder of the property. 3.Amend Section 2.1 ,Definitions,definition of Lot-Width,as follows: In the first sentence,strike all words after "measured"and replace with "at a minimum front yard depth required." Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted unanimously. Article 29: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow ! from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust,or otherwise borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager to supplement funding for the North Cohasset Sewer Project as voted in Article 5 of the March,1997,Special; Town Meeting,and further,that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,\ borrow such supplemental sum or sums of money to supplement Article 5 of the March,1 997, ; Special Town Meeting funding for the design,engineering,construction and installation of said project which borrowing is to be a general obligation of the Town,however,it is intended to repay' such borrowing through betterments assessed upon the properties,benefited thereby;provided, however,a sum of money equal to one half of the principal and interest applicable to such supplemental borrowing is to be appropriated from the tax levy and other general revenues of thei Town. Moved to.withdraw this article from consideration. 84 Motion adopted unanimously. j Moved by William Foley,member of the Advisory Committee,to indefinitely postpone zoning I articles 24,25,26 and bring to the sphng town meeting. Motion adopted. Article 24: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town by eliminating the exemption for adjoining undersized lots held in common ownership,as follows: by deleting the following language from the end of Section 8.3 Single Lot Exemption,Subsection B(3): "or if held in ownership the same as that of adjoining land,had an area of not less than:a. 9,000 square feet in R-A district;b.15,000 square feet in R-B district;c.20,000 square feet in R-C districf . Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted. Article 25: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town to increase the frontage requirements for Residential Zones R-B and R-C and to change the definition of "Frontage"as follows: 1 .By deleting,in Section 5.3,Table of Area Regulations,all three references to 50 feet of required footage for both the R-B and R-C districts,listed within that table and by substituting therewith the number 75 (feet)for all three categories of property listed in the R-B district and by substituting the number 100 (feet)for all three categohes of property listed in the R-C district,to read as follows: MINIMUM REQUIRED LOTS Use as Permitted Area Frontage Width District Table 4.2 (Sq.Ft)(Ft)(Ft) R-A Single Family Dwelling 18,000 50 100 Conversion for a 2-family 24,000 50 100 from Table 4.2 6,000 for each additional family more than 2 85 Permitted community facility, and other structure or other principle use *Permitted accessory building *Portion of main building less than 15 feet in height 18,000 50 100 (may be constructed no closer than 3 feet to the side lines and/or rear lines of its lot if less than 15 feet in height and 75 feet in setback) (may extend no closer than 10 feet to side lines of its lot) R-B Single-family Dwelling Conversion to a 2-family from Table 4.2 Permitted community facility, and other structure or other principle use *Permitted accessory building 35,000 75 125 48,000 75 125 8,000 for each additional family more than 2 35,000 75 125 (may be constructed no closer than 6 feet to the side lines and/or rear lines of its lot if less than 15 feet in height,and 100 feet in setback) *Portion of a main building not exceeding 1 5 feet in height (may extend no closer than 15 feet to the side lines of its lot) R-C Single-family Dwelling Conversion to a 2-family from table 4.2 (Table of Use Regulations) 60,000 80,000 100 100 150 150 10,000 for each additional family more than 2 Pennitted community facility, and other structure or other principle use 60,000 100 150 2.By deleting the definition for "Frontage",contained in Section 2.1,definitions,in its entirety,and by substituting the following new definition: Frontage: The distance between adjacent intersections of lot and street sidelines measured in a continuous line along the street sideline over which access to the lot must be attainable,and tangent to which and within all other lot lines a circle,the diameter of which is not less than 80 percent of the minimum lot size frontage set forth in Section 5.2 and 5.3 of the Bylaw may be located. 86 Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted. Article 26: To see if the Town will vote to include remedial septic systems of the same capacity to be a permitted use within the flood plain,as follows: By inserting in Section 9.5(6),Allowed Uses within the Special Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District,after the words "water control stmctures",on line 2,and before the words. "water treatment storage",the following new term: "remedial replacement septic systems of the same capacity as any pre-existing septic systems on the same 'lot or parcel." Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted. Article 1: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay for unpaid bills from previous fiscal years. VENDOR AMOUNT REQUESTED Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis $14,667.00 Walgreens 153.00 John P.Latchaw,M.D.60.00 Edward McKenney,D.C.433.00 Norwell Physical Therapy 590.00 TOTAL $15,903.00 87 Moved that Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Three ($15,903.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,to pay the following unpaid bills from previous fiscal years: Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Walgreens John P.Latchaw,M.D. Edward McKenney,D.C. Norwell Physical Therapy TOTAL $14,667.00 153.00 60.00 433.00 590.00 $15,903.00 A 9/10 vote required.Motion adopted unanimously. Article 2: To see if the Town will vote to'raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to.be expended by the Town Manager,needed by various departmental budgets,as established by Article 3 of the March 27, 1999 Annual Town Meeting,and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ending June 30,2000. DEPARTMENT BUDGET AMOUNT PURPOSE School Department Expenses $1 82,565.00 Town Treasurer/Collector Salary 5,800.00 Council on Elder Affairs Expenses 1 ,500.00 Council on Elder Affairs Expenses 5,500.00 Board of Selectmen Expenses 3,000.00 Town Accountant Expenses 3,000.00 Police Department Salaries 5,200.00 Town Manager's Clerical Pool 7,212.00 Insurance Expense 21,000.00 Insurance Expense 26,000.00 Health Insurance 55,000.00 Medicare Tax 15,000.00 DPW Expenses 10.570.00 TOTAL $341,347.00 To cover Special Education Costs To cover overlapping salaries of Treasurer To purchase two A/C's,TV and VCR To pay for Senior Survey Regional Services Consortium,membership To pay for Treasurer's Cash Audit To cover clerical salaries To hire new part time Sewer Clerk To pay for Officer on Duty Injuries To cover increase premium expense To cover projected shortfall To cover projected shortfall To replace culvert on King Street Moved that Two Hundred Ninety Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Two ($296,782.00) Dollars,to be expended by the Town Manager,needed by various departmental budgets and, appropriations to complete the Fiscal Year ending June 30,2000,be transferred as follows: Transfer Funds From: Surplus Revenue Additional State Aid $263,362.00 $33.420.00 88 Total $296,782.00 Transfer Funds To: School Department Expenses $200,000.00 Town Treasurer/Collector Salary 5,800.00 Council of Elder Affairs Expenses 7,000.00 Board of Selectmen Expenses 3,000.00 Town Accountant Expenses 3,000.00 Police Department Salaries 5,200.00 Town Manager's Clerical Pool 7,212.00 Health Insurance 40,000.00 Medicare Tax 15,000.00 DPW Expenses 10.570.00 TOTAL $296,782.00 Amendment offered by Diane Sullivan,member of tire Board of Selectmen. Moved that the amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand,Seven Hundred Eighty-Two ($296,782.00)Dollars,to be expended by the Town Manager needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the Fiscal year ending June 30,2000 be reduced to Ninety-Six Thousand,Seven Hundred Eighty-Two ($96,782.00)Dollars so as to remove Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00)Dollars for School Department Expenses. Transfer Funds From: Surplus Revenue:$96,782.00 Hand count taken Yes 88;No 199.Amendment defeated. Main motion adopted. Article 3: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money to:(a)repair,rehabilitate,clean and line,and replace water mains,and make other capital improvements to the water distribution system;(b)repair,rehabilitate and make capital improvements to the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant;(c)conduct water quality monitoring,establish monitoring wells,perfonn studies and take other actions to preserve and protect water quality in the watersheds for Lily Pond,the Aaron River Reservoir and the sources of the Town public drinking water supply;and (d)perfonn other capital improvements to the Water Treatment Plant,the distribution system,or other Water Department Facilities. 89 Moved that the sum of Ninety Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Six ($98,586.00)Dollars be transferred from Water Surplus;the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred ($105 400 00)Dollars be transferred from Water Department Maturing Debt -Principal as voted in Article 3 of the 1999 Annual Town Meeting,the sum of Fifty Thousand ($50,000)Dollars be transfen-ed from Water Department Maturing Debt -Interest as voted in Article 3 of the 1999 Annual To\Am Meeting,and the sum of One Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Fourteen ($124 014 00)Dollars be transferred from the funds appropriated under Article 3 of the October 26 1998 Special Town Meeting,for a total sum of Three Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand ($378 000 00)Dollars,to:(a)replace fire hydrants;(b)install and replace pipes on Stevens Lane and Holly Lane;(c)conduct a facilities audit of the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant and other capital facilities'and make repairs;(d)remove accumulated sludge;(e)install three monitonng wells between the Cohasset Heights Landfill and Lily Pond;(f)rebuild or replace one high-lift pump and one low-lift pump;(g)develop a computerized database using Geographic Infonnation System (GIS)and Computerized Assisted Drafting (CAD)software of the distribution system and watershed areas;and (h)replace valves and gates. Motion adopted. Article 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds;and/or bon-ow, pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the School Committee and the Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents which incorporate the design of various improvements and repairs,including handicapped improvements,-to the Middle High School and Deer Hill Elementary School,as determined by the Cohasset School Committee based on the results of a feasibility study conducted by the architectural firm Strekalovsky and Hoit and to return to the 2000 Annual Town Meeting for the actual constructions funds;provided, however that no money shall be borrowed under this vote unless the Town shall have voted at a regular or special election to exempt the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued for this project from the limitations of proposition two an one half,so called. 90 Moved that Three Hundred Ninety Thousand ($390,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropnated,to be expended jointly by the School Committee and Town Manager,for the purpose of retaining architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents which incorporate the design of various improvements and repairs,including handicapped improvements,to the Middle High School and Deer Hill Elementary School,as determined by the Cohasset School Committee based on the results of a feasibility study conducted by the architectural firm Strekalovsky and Hoit,that to fund this appropnation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is hereby authorized to bon-ow Three Hundred Ninety Thousand ($390,000.00)Dollars,under and pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town,therefore;provided,however,that no money shall be borrowed under this vote unless the Town shall have voted at a regular or special election to exempt the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued for this project from the limitations of proposition two and one half so called. A 2/3 vote is required.Motion is adopted by the necessary 2/3's. Article 5: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or bon-ow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the appropriation under Article 9 of the October 26,1998,Special Town Meeting,for the purpose of allowing the Town History Committee to pay for the production cost and employ a writer to write volume #3 of the Town History Committee to pay for the production cost and employ a writer to write volume #3 of the Town History covering the period from 1950 to the year 2000,as original approved under Article 25,of the October 28,1996,Special Town Meeting. Moved that Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00)Dollars be transfen-ed from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the appropriation under Article 9 of the October 26,1998,Special Town Meeting,for the purpose of allowing the Town History Committee to pay for the production cost and employ a writer to write volume #3 of the Town History covering the period from 1950 to the year 2000,as originally approved under Article 25,of the October 28. 1996,Special Town Meeting. Motion adopted. Article 6: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the Fire Department Personal Services Line Item,as voted in accordance with Article 3 of the March 27,1999,Annual Town Meeting and amended by Article 2 of the May 17,1999,Special Town Meeting,for the purpose of hinng four (4)additional firefighter/paramedics for the Fire Department. 91 Moved that One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00)Dollars be transfen-ed from Overlay Surplus, to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the Fire Department Personal Services Line Item, as voted in accordance with Article 3 of the March 27,1 999,Annual Town Meeting and amended by Article 2 of the May 17,1999,Special Town Meeting,for the purpose of hiring four (4) additional firefighter/paramedics for the Fire Department. Motion adopted. Article 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or bon-owi pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Towni Manager for the purpose of purchasing a new Fire Pumper Truck and a new Multi-Service Truck that will replace existing equipment,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise! dispose of such existing equipment. Moved that Three Hundred Sixty Thousand ($360,000.00)Dollars be hereby appropriated,to be^ expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing a new Fire Pumper Truck and a new Multi-Service Truck that will replace existing equipment,and to authorize the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment,and,that to fund this appropriation,: the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to borrow Threes Hundred Sixty Thousand ($360,000.00)Dollars,pursuant to Chapter 44,Section 7 of the' Massachusetts General Laws,as amended,or any other enabling authority,and to issue bonds or: notes of the Town therefore. A 2/3 vote is required.A hand vote taken Yes 239;No 25^Motion adopted by thei necessary 2/3's. Article 10: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow, pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Townt Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the following new capital equipment thati replaces existing equipment for the Department of Public Works,and to authorize the Towni Manager to trade-in or othen/vise dispose of such existing equipment. Stainless Steel Sand Spreader Front End Loader and Back Hoe 4x4 Pick Up Truck 92 Moved that One Hundred Thousand One Hundred ($100,100.00)Dollars be transfen-ed from the proceeds from the sale of the Independence Building,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping the following new capital equipment that replaces existing equipment for the Department of Public Works,and to authonze the Town Manager to trade-in or otherwise dispose of such existing equipment:Stainless Steel Sand Spreader,Front End Loader and Back Hoe,and 4x4 Pick Up Truck. Amendment offered by Leiand Jenkins. Moved that Forty Eight Thousand ($48,000.00)Dollars be transfen-ed from the proceeds from the sale of the Independence Building,to be expended by the Town Manager,for the purpose of purchasing and equipping equipment for the Department of Public Works. Amendment defeated.Main motion adopted. Article 15: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the Private Way Repair Capital Account,as originally voted in Article 15 of the October 26,1998,Special Town Meeting,to repair private ways in Town. Moved that Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,to add to the Private Way Repair Capital Account,as originally voted in Article 15 of the October 26,1998,Special Town Meeting,to repair pnvate ways in Town. Motion adopted. Article 17: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to hire a Teen Center Coordinator for the Youth Resources Committee. 93 NAME Roseanne M.McMorris Kevin Ulmer Lori Shaughnessy Jodi Butman Diane Dooiey Linda DeRosa-Coakley Clark Chatterton Alison Ulmer Betsy Connolly Christopher Brophy CITIZENS'PETITION ADDRESS 89 Doane Street 30 Margin Street 57 Howe Road 17 Spring Street 32 Buttonwood Lane 6 Bound Brook Lane 9 Red Gate Lane 30 Margin Street 431A King Street 1 6 Beechwood Street Moved that Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty ($8,750.00)Dollars ^e transferred from Surplu^ &ue,to be expended by the Town Manager,to hire a Teen Center Coordinator for the Youth Resources Committee. Motion adopted. Article 18: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V.Section 1 .subsection (K)of the General Bylaws of Cohasset by inserting after the words "no collective bargaining agreement"the following words. \.of the clerical,custodial,fire,library,police and teacher's unions,even when presented as part of a department budget". NAME Lenora C.Jenkins Raymond Kasperowicz Joanne Young Alysa T.Goodrich Rebecca L Jenkins Tanna B.Kasperowicz Thaddeus Kasperowicz Denise C.Desmond Tana Carlson Paul E.Carlson CITIZENS'PETITION ADDRESS 1 98 Jerusalem Road 172 South Main Street 264 North Main Street 265 South Main Street 198 Jenjsalem Road 1 72 South Main Street 172 South Main Street 51 Ledgewood Drive 18 Old Coach Road 18 Old Coach Road 94 Moved to withdraw this article from consideration. Motion adopted. Robert Protuiis requested a moment of silence for the six Worcester firefighters that died in the line of duty on Friday,December 3,1999. Article 19: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII,"Safety and Public Order",Section 30,paragraph (a)by deleting the first sentence in its entirety and inserting in its place the following new sentence:"No person shall sell at retail between the hours of 11:00 p.m.and 6:00 a.m.any food"; and,further,amend Section 30,paragraph (b)by deleting the first sentence in its entirety and inserting in its place the following new sentence:"No store or place of business engaged in the retail sale of food shall be open for the transaction of retail business between the hours of 1 1 :00 p.m.and 6:00 p.m. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS Sandra Zappolo 42 Elm Court Clifford J.Dickson 18 Tupelo Road Scott E.Coughlin 31 Ash Street Ann Musto .1 7 Lantern Lane Kimberly D.Flores 133 Beechwood Street Paul J.Laugelle 96 Pleasant Street Stephen Faber 1 Bayberry Lane Rocco Laugelle 38 Smith Place Edward J.Figueiredo 54 Cedar Street Andrew P.Quigley 38 Jenjsalem Road Moved that Article VII,"Safety and Public Order"',Section 30,paragraph (a)be hereby amended by deleting the first sentence in its entirety and inserting in its place the following new sentence: "No person shall sell at retail between the hours of 11:00 p.m.and 6:00 a.m.any food";and, further,amend Section 30,paragraph (b)by deleting the first sentence in its entirety and inserting in its place the following new sentence:"No store or place of business engaged in the retail sale of food shall be open for the transaction of retail business between the hours of 11:00 p.m.and 6:00 a.m. Moved to withdraw this article from consideration.Motion defeated. Main motion adopted. 95 Article 20: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 5 of the March 29,1997,Special Town Meeting, establishing the Central Cohasset Sewer Expansion Project,to include Mendel Road in the Central Expansion District,as contained in the Facility Plan dated December,1996. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS Susan Kent 3 Mendel Road Robert Dennis 374 Beechwood Street Lany Adams 4 Tupelo Road William Malley 44 Elm Court Suzanne M.Stutz 271 Cedar Street Ann Dooley 241 Pond Street James Oilman •62 Rust Way Pamela A.Fredericks 1 8 Pleasant Street Daniel Roth 7 Highland Ave. Leslie Gaines 5 Mendel Road Moved that the Town vote to amend Article 5 of the March 29,1997,Special Town Meeting, establishing the Central Cohasset Sewer Expansion Project,as amended by Articles 14 and 15 of the 1998 Annual Town Meeting,and as further amended by Article 11 of the October 26,1998 Special Town Meeting be hereby amended by increasing the amount so voted by Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00)Dollars from $13,686,809 to a new total of $13,706,809 to pay for the additional work to include the properties on Mendel Road constituting the Olde Farm Condominiums,and to amend the boundaries of the Central Expansion District,as contained in the facility Plan dated December,1996 to include Mendel Road,and to meet this appropriation the sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00)Dollars be transferred from gifts from the unit owners of such Olde Farm Condominiums of that amount in the Treasury of the Town;provided however, that (a)No such amount shall be expended until the total of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars has been received by the Treasurer of the Town;and (b)such unit owners of Old Farm Condominiums shall be included for their share in any betterments imposed pursuant to Article 5, as amended,for the treatment and collection facilities system wide;and (c)to the extent that the full amount of the Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00)Dollar gift from the Unit Owners of Olde Farm Condominium is not expended by the Town,that the unexpended balance be refunded to the unit owners of the Olde Farm Condominiums;and (d)such properties of Olde Farm Condominiums shall be connected to the sewer mains upon determination by the Sewer Commission that the Central Cohasset Sewer District system has sufficient capacity to process the sewerage deriving from the Old Farm Condominiums;and (e)this vote shall not take effect unless or until the residents of Mendel Road secure such easements or other access rights to physically connect Mendel Road to the Town's Sewerage System subject to engineering approval of the design and location for such connection. Motion adopted. 96 Article 21: To see if the Town will vote to rezone a certain district as shown on the Zoning Map identified as "Zoning District Map of the Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,October 1,1976 as revised to 1985"prepared by Edwin Young R.LS.,R.P.E.(hereinafter called the "Map")so that the Light Industry District located west of Chief Justice Gushing Way as shown on the area crosshatched on the Map,and identified "PL",and more particularly shown on a copy of the Map on file with the Town Clerk and showing the aforesaid area outlined in red and identified as "NEW HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT",be rezoned as Highway Business ("HB")district;that the Town reprint the zoning map so said area shall be colored red and identified with the letters "HB°;and that the Town raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow,pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money for the purpose of reprinting the Map to contain and reflect the changes authorized herein; CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond Street Kevin F.O'Donnell 248 King Street Vicky C.Neaves 259 South Main Street Ralph Kidder 2 Cushing Road Linda Keller 2 Cushing Road James C.Kinch 77 Forest Avenue Diana N.Kinch 77 Forest Avenue Constance Afshar 141 South Main Street Michael F.McNabb 662 Jemsalem Road Paula E.Logan 121 Nichols Road Moved that a certain district as shown on the Zoning Map identified as "Zoning District Map of the Town of Cohasset,Massachusetts,October 1,1976 as revised to 1985"prepared by Edwin Young R.LS.,R.P.E.(hereinafter called the "Map")is hereby rezoned so that the Light Industry District located west of Chief Justice Cushing Way as shown on the area crosshatched on the Map,and identified "PL",and more particulariy shown on a copy of the Map on file with the Town Clerk and showing the aforesaid area outlined in red and identified as "NEW HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT,is hereby rezoned as Highway Business ("HB")district;that the Town reprint the zoning map so said area shall be colored red and identified with the letters "HB";and that Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,for purpose of reprinting the Map to contain and reflect the changes authorized herein. A 2/3's vote is required.Motion defeated. 97 Article 23: To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XIV of the General Bylaws,Wetlands Protection,in Section 2,by adding the following paragraph: "Except as permitted by the Cohasset Conservation Commission or as provided in this Article,any solid waste landfill shall ensure that leachate does not discharge into the watershed of any public drinking water supply,and shall have storm water controls that prevent erosion,prevent discharge of pollutants into said watershed,protect the physical integrity of the landfill,and ensure that siltation due to erosion shall not migrate off-site into said watershed. CITIZENS'PETITION NAME ADDRESS John K.McNabb,Jr.53 Pond Street Kevin F.O'Donnell 248 King Street Vicky C.Neaves 259 South Main Street Ralph Kidder 2 Cushing Road Linda Keller 2 Cushing Road James C.Kinch 77 Forest Avenue Diana N.Kinch 77 Forest Avenue Constance Afshar 141 South Main Street Michael F.McNabb 662 Jenjsaiem Road Paula E.Logan 121 Nichols Road Moved that Article XIV of the General Bylaws,Wetlands Protection,in Section 2,is hereby i amended by adding the following paragraph: "Except as permitted by the Cohasset Conservation Commission or as provided in this Article,any solid waste landfill shall ensure that leachate does not discharge into the watershed of any public drinking water supply,and shall have storm water controls that reasonably prevent erosion,prevent discharge of pollutants into said watershed,protect the physical integrity of the landfill,and ensure that siltation due to erosion shall not migrate off-site into said watershed. Motion adopted. 98 i,tVrticie 28: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the provisions of iVIassachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2,thereby establishing a revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2000,such account not to 2xceed $50,000.00,to be spent under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager,to pay for the :onstnjction,use,inspection and observation of the gravity and pressure sewer connections X)nducted by licensed drain layers,said revolving account to receive such fees as may be mposed by the Board of Sewer Commissioners at the time the property owners make application or said constmction and such revenues from fees for the use and operation of the North Sohasset Sewer District in Fiscal Year 2000. moved that the Town vote to adopt the provisions of Massachusetts Gena'^l Laws,Chapter 44. Section 53E1/2,thereby establishing a revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2000,such account not to 3xceed $50,000.00,to be spent under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager,to pay for the construction,use,inspection and observation of the gravity and pressure sewer connections conducted by licensed drain layers,said revolving account to receive such fees as may be mposed at the time the property owners make application for said construction and such avenues from fees for the use and operation of the North Cohasset Sewer District in Fiscal Year 2000. Motion adopted. Article 30: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds,and/or borrow [pursuant to any applicable statute,a sum or sums of money,to be expended by the Town Manager,to produce preliminary designs for a Cohasset Village Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvement Program to include,but not be limited to,the following:a field survey;creation of engineered base plans;traffic and circulation analysis;parking,sidewalk,curbing lighting and landscape design;conceptual drawings;25%design drawings which is required for additional funding;detailed budgetary cost estimates;implementation schedule and material preparation for future grants;all of this work to be completed within the following roads:South Main Street (from comer of Robert E.Jason Road to the Former Lilac House);Elm Street;Brook Street;Depot Court;Ripley Road (from Depot Court to the Post Office)'and rear parking area. Moved that Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue,to be expended by the Town Manager,to produce preliminary designs for a Cohasset Village Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvement Program to include,but not be limited to,the following:a field survey;creation of engineered base plans;traffic and circulation analysis; parking,sidewalk,curbing lighting and landscape design;conceptual drawings;25%design drawings which is required for additional funding;detailed budgetary cost estimates; implementation schedule and material preparation for future grants;all of this wor1<to be completed within the following roads:South Main Street (from comer of Robert E.Jason Road to the Former Lilac House);Elm Street;Brook Street;Depot Court;Ripley Road (from Depot Court to the Post Office)'and rear parking area. 99 Motion adopted. It was moved and seconded that the Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 11:15 p.m. Motion adopted unanimously. A True Record,ATTEST: Marion L.Douglas Town Cleri< 100 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION —DECEMBER 11.1999 8 A.M.-6 P.M. The polls opened at 8 a.m.and closed at 6 p.m.Total voters --1247.Percent --23%. Absentees -Pet.1 --31;and Pet.2 -35. Election officers sworn in by the Town Clerk,Marion L.Douglas at 7:45 A.M.were as follows: Carol St.Pierre Kathleen Rhodes Carla Getto Susan Kent Janet MacLure Debra Krupcza Janice Rosano Jean Thompson Shirley Tewksbury Louise Flint Grace Tuckerman OUESTION 1. "Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half,so called,the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to retain architects,engineers or other professional services to develop construction drawings and bid documents which incorporate the design of various improvements and repairs,includ- ing handicapped improvements,to the Middle High School and Deer Hill Elementary School? YES NO BLANKS TOTAL Pre.l 416 234 650 Pre.2 354 242 1 597 TOTAL 770 476 1 1247 Polls closed at 6 p.m.and the results were declared at 6:30 p.m. A True Record,Attest: Marion L.Douglas,Town Clerk 101 BIRTHS FOR THE YEAR 1999 JANUARY 8 Shane Douglas Nourie 9 Mitchell Myers Buckley 13 Maxwell Parker Nakashima 18 Oliver Nicholas Massey 18 Sarah Louis Massey 20 Liam Shaughnessey O'Connell 25 Michael Thomas Tesauro 27 Mark Culver Bodner Gregg &Denise Nourie (Zimmerman) John &Barbara Buckley (Myers) Michael &Beverly Nakashima (Bielewicz) Nicholas &Julia Massey (Negri) Nicholas &Julia Massey (Negri) Liam &Bemadette O'Connell (Fleming) Thomas &Catherine Tesauro (McCleary) Randall &Elizabeth Bodner (Evans) FEBRUARY 2 Jack Wesley Nee 16 Nathan James Adam 22 Benjamin Kimball Rice 28 Thomas Jay Dings Coleman &Karyn Nee (Swaun) John &Julie Adam (Welch) Daniel &Sophia Rice (Kimball) Stephen &Elizabeth Dings (Crowley) MARCH 1 David Terence Hillman 1 Kelly Donovan Trayers 5 Connor Bierley Murphy 9 Joseph R.Campedelli 13 Xanthia Zoe Yerby 17 Caroline Elizabeth O'Brien 18 Abigail Elizabeth Thomas 19 Bradley Rhodes Winn 28 John Matthew Cunningham 28 Sophia Amelia Stone 29 Robert Charles Dubiel 29 Kathleen Meghan McKeon 31 Meredith Harwood Julian Robert &Margaret Hillman (Neeser) Paul &Maureen Trayers (Kelly) Brian &Julie Murphy (Hoge) Dominic &Diane Campedelli (Musetti) Joel &Priscilla Yerby (Morris) Kevin &Bridget O'Brien (Flaherty) Kevin &Tracy Thomas (Echlyn) Paul &Gay Winn (Rhodes) Matthew &Patricia Cunningham (Lypschultz) Lee &Laura Stone (Evans) Douglas &Maria Dubiel (Willmore) James &Claudia McKeon (Zappala) Christopher &Amory Julian (Hunnewell) APRH. 5 Matthew Frank Verrochi Keenan 7 Kaitlin Anne McGovem 7 Michael Patrick McElvey 8 Jill South Durkin 9 Jeffrey Peter Sullivan 10 Elizabeth B.Coletta 14 William Christopher Castro 18 Madison Grace McGlinchey 18 Maggie Elizabeth Queenan 1 8 Amanda Faith Vitello 22 Mia Eleni Martone Joseph &Lynne Keenan (Verrochi) Daniel &Bridget McGovem (Farren) James &Mary McKelvey (McHugh) Robert &Laurie Durkin (Catino) Peter &Lynda Sullivan (Hanscom) David &Laura Coletta (Durkin) Christopher &Denise Castro (Henvey) Joseph &Allison McGlinchey (Needle) Paul &Carolyn Queenan (Dunn) Peter &Jacqueline Vitello (Goyette) Richard &Andrea Martone (Mandes) 102 27 Olivia Mae Ambrose MAY 1 Natalie Elle Teflain 4 Theodore Charles Wahle 5 George William Bryan 6 Charles Brown Swartwood II 7 David Michael Deyeso 9 Reid Alexander Koropey 11 Ryan Matthew Golz 13 Aaron James Goldstein 13 Nathaniel Gillmore Purdy 14 MadeUne Tea Stavis 1 9 Aiden Reilly McHugh 21 Meghan Anne McNamee 21 Liam Patrick McDonald 22 Elizabeth Claire Suzedell 27 Robert William Oliver JUNE 5 Emma Rose Morris 8 Liam Thomas Wilson 9 Adrian Cole Hatch 10 Patrick Jeffirey Slater 14 Taylor Catherine Kelley 16 Daniel Evan Baldry 18 Jacqueline Callahan Giroux 20 Victoria Nicole Ross 23 Emma Louise Humphrey 24 Audrey Marie Hart 26 Jack Raymond Mahoney 28 Madelyn Nicole Schwandt Anthony &Dorene Ambrose (Fallon) Mark &Cynthia Teflain (Paton) Charles &Beth Wahle (Flanagan) Douglas &Leslie Bryan (Frazza) Alexander &Cynthia Swartwood (Cotler) Michael &Patricia Deyeso (Reggio) Andrew &Bettina Koropey (Bianco) Erik &Barbara Golz (Jaccodine) Jeffrey &Jennifer Goldstein (Lane) Edward &Amy Purdy (Jessup) Jonathan &Judith Stavis (Zeikel) Paul &Sue McHugh (Morash) Richard &Andrea McNamee (Reno) Edward &Christine McDonald (Crowley) Eugene &Bemadette Suzedell (Crump) William &Kathleen Oliver (Walsh) Gregory &Mara Morris (Sceery) Christopher &Caroline Wilson (Perry) Welles &Katherine Hatch (Phillips) Jeffrey &Kathryn Slater (McLaughlin) Francis &Kelly Kelley (Hemmert) Edwin &Gwendolyn Baldry (Hall) Donald &Andrea Giroux (Callahan) Robert &Anita Ross (Crisafulli) Paul &Laura Humphrey (Lopes) Seth &Eileen Hart (Smith) Peter &Merrill Mahoney (Morton) Gary &Lynne Schwandt (Barry) JULY 2 8 18 20 20 22 John Robert Curran Sara Elizabeth Blackington Matthew Robert Donahue Michael Edwards Slanetz Charles A.Slanetz Madeline Rose Ronzoni Brian &Kristin Cuiran (Jackson) James &Mary Blackington (Maher) Robert &Deborah Donahue (Blake) Alfred &Carol Slanetz (Hodson) Alfred &Carol Slanetz (Hodson) Michael &Ime Ronzoni (Gagnor) AUGUST 5 William Edward Schwartz 6 Samuel Louis Montgomery 8 Sophia Nicole Pitts 17 Martin Patton Longo 18 Ryan Whitman Conforti Jeffrey &Leigh Schwartz (King) John &Suzanne Montgomery (Tayer) Paul &Helen Pitts (Morrison) Vmcent &Tracy Longo (Patton) Keith Conforti &Joyce Whitman 103 18 Quentin Roger Hill 19 Curtis Emery Lessard 30 Cora Madeline Quinlan 3 1 Marcella Maria Flibotte Roger &Joanne Hill (Cannon) Kevin &Pamela Lessard (Weisenfluh) David &Joanna Quinlan (Lewis) Mark &Lucia Filbotte (Fabrizio) SEPTEMBER 4 William James Greer 4 Morgan Elise Langenhagen 10 Emilee Christine Lyons 1 3 Elizabeth Grace Walsh 24 Thomas Michael Carrabes Kenneth &Abigail Greer (Adams) Conrad &Lori Langenhagen (Hultman) Richard Lyons &Jacquelyn Roche Christopher &Mary Walsh (Galowski) Joseph &Susan Carrabes (Freydl) OCTOBER 3 Luca Joseph Curatola 4 Madison Elizabeth Maccini 8 Marco Joseph Mercurio 8 Mara Alicia Mercurio 14 Chase Alexander Bomeisler 21 Leanne Dorothy Hay den 21 EUe Claypool Hansen Robert &Julia Curatola (Coulon) David &Elizabeth Maccini (Lazcano) Michael &Ana Mercurio (Marquez) Michael &Ana Mercurio (Marquez) Stuart &Melissa Bomeisler (Forman) Derek &Donna Hayden (Allan) Thomas &Kathleen Hansen (Shepherd) NOVEMBER 1 Bridget Madison Walsh 2 Natalie Nistico Klier 3 Michael J.Fechter 5 Zoe Ruth Doherty 5 Grace Marie Ryan 10 Joshua Joseph Liberty Edward &Jennifer Walsh (Quinn) Peter &Linda Klier (Nistico) Michael &Linda Fechter (Glass) Michael &Margo Doherty (Nedrow) Joseph &Carol Ryan (McKeon) Franklin &Heidi Liberty (Pratt) DECEMBER 9 Brooke R.DriscoU 9 Kyle B.Driscoll 15 Kiley Shannon Crough 15 Deven Matthew Vamey 16 Brian William Doyle Robert &Christen Driscoll (Chamberlain) Robert &Christen Driscoll (Chamberlain) Kevin &Sandra Crough (Dalrymple) Daniel &Katherine Vamey (Bilodeau) William &Patricia Doyle (Burgholzer) 104 MARRIAGES —19QQ January 9,in Cohasset,Joe S.Shultz of Lufkin,TX and Karen B.Kristiansen of Cohasset,married by Robert L.Campbell,Minister. February 6,in Cohasset,Jonathan R.Creighton of Cohasset and Lisa A.Brooks of Natick,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. February 6,in Boston,Tom E.Lagrotteria of Cohasset and Christine M.Cotter of Scituate,married by Matthew Bradley,Priest. February 14,in Scituate,Keith A.Townsend of Cohasset and Janice E.Kelleher of Cohasset,married by Gabriel Spanley,Justice of the Peace. March 21,in Cohasset,Robert W.Libby of Weymouth and Michelle A. Migliaccio of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. April 3,in Scituate,Bradford W.Tilden of Hull and Sharon B.Palmer of Hull, married by Roger B.Whitcomb,Justice of the Peace. April 24,in Cohasset,Ronald J.Restivo of Norwalk,CT and Sharron A. Duenweg of Norwalk,CT,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. May 15,in Scituate,John P.Connell of Cohasset and Jennifer M.Guerriero of Cohasset,married by Eugene P.McNamara,Priest. May 22,in Cohasset,Michael F.Sumnar of Troy,MI and Ann-Margaret Grew of Troy,MI,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. May 29,in Cohasset,Ian Johnston of Cohasset and Deborah K.Meade of Cohasset.married by Kathleen Taylor,Justice of the Peace. May 29,in Cohasset,Kennan R.Startzell of Humarock and Alison Ludlow of Humarock,married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. June 5,in Cohasset,Joseph R.Dooley of Cohasset and Kieli D.Storm van Leeuwen of Cohasset,married by Donna M.Cunio,Minister. June 12,in Scituate,John M.Heman of Cohasset and Cynthia A.Whalen of Marshfield,married by Edward R.Delgizzi,Justice of the Peace. June 19,in Lee,Matthew J.Grech of Cohasset and Kelly A.Tiemey of Cohasset,married by Gary M.Dailey,Priest. June 19,in Cohasset,Scott R.Topor of Hingham and Heather A.Brennock of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. 105 July 4,in Cohasset,Victor M.Najjar of Cohasset and Penelope H.Stroumbos of Cohasset,married by Makarios Niakaros,Priest. July 4,in Cohasset,David C.Teig of Weymouth and Christine D.Mack of Weymouth,married by Jonathan Eichom,Rabbi. July 9,in Cohasset,James B.Witkowski of Scituate and Karen M.Atkinson of New Orieans,LA,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. July 17,in Hull,Guy R.Maguire of Hillsborough,NC and Joanna L.Longman of Hillsborough,NC,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. July 21,in Cohasset,Terio P.Galo of Cohasset and Susan B.Acton of Cohasset, married by Frank D.Rodick,Justice of the Peace. July 24,in Cohasset,Scott S.Gilmartin of Norwell and Karin L.Story of Cohasset,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. July 31,in Cohasset,Phillip G.McCready of Henderson,NC and Jessica C. Pyfrom of Henderson,NC,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. July 31,in Cohasset,Martin M.Osborne of Franklin and Maria C.Kierce of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. July 31,in Boston,Eric J.Whitman of Lynn and Lisa A.Tennent of Lynn,mar- ried by E.Gardner Jones,Justice of the Peace. August 7,in Cohasset,Charles A.Crawford of Maineville,OH and Christine A. Mahon of Maineville,OH,married by E.Gardner Jones,Justice of the Peace, August 14,in Cohasset,Michael P.Dockray of Cohasset and Heather Murphy of Marshfield,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. August 15,in Cohasset,Nathaniel D.Milner of Juneau,AK and Elizabeth O'Leary of Juneau,AK,married by Rita Leonard,Rabbi. August 21,in Scituate,Shawn R.DeCruz of Cohasset and Lisa-Anne Laugelle of Cohasset,married by Diane C.Sulhvan,Justice of the Peace. August 29,in Assonet,Kevin M.Lewis of Hanson and Jennifer L.Douglas of Hanson,married by Robert L.Campbell,Minister. August 29,in Cohasset,Andrew P.Rosenau of Scituate and Debra L.MacSorley of Scituate,married by Michael Martin,Justice of the Peace. 106 September 11,in Cohasset,Christopher E.Bowen of Cohasset and Suzanne E. Reddie of Cohasset,married by Branson Roberts,Minister. September 11,in Allston,Francis M.Burgess of Cohasset and Juhe A.Brooke of Hingham,married by Daniel R Hegarty,Priest. September 11,in Scituate,Richard M.Wainwright of Palm Coast,PL and Judith S.Mantz of Scituate,married by Patrician V.M.Tummino,Minister. September 18,in Scituate,Raymond F.Murray of Norwell and Catherine M. O'Connor of Norwell,married by Laura Delaplain,Member of the Clergy. September 25,in Cohasset,John J.Bellefontaine of Cohasset and AHce M.Libby of WoUaston,married by Gary A.Ritts,Minister. September 25,in Cohasset,Charles H.Sturdy of Cohasset and Anastasia F. Pierce of Cohasset,married by Richard D.Muir,Priest. September 25,in Scituate,Francis J.Sweeney of Scituate and Anne R.Hobbs of Scituate,married by Eugene P.McNamara,Priest. October 2,in Cohasset,Christopher deMurias of Cohasset and Jean M.Albanese of Cohasset,married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. October 16,in Duxbury,Christopher Y.Shepler of Cohasset and Katherine T. Hill of Duxbury,married by Michael J.Marrone,Clergyman. October 16 in Cohasset,James C.Bridges of Northborough and Amy B. O'Rourke of Northborough,married by Fred J.Murray,Priest. October 23 in Cohasset,Joshua S.Whitman of Weymouth and Lisa M.Anderson of Weymouth,married by John R.Mulvehill,Priest. October 24 in Cohasset,Nathan M.Macione of Cohasset and Laura Caldarola of Cohasset,married by E.Clifford Cutler,Priest. November 6 in Cohasset,Michael L.Julian of Cohasset and Stacie Park of Cohasset,married by Rev.Richard Bourgois,Priest. November 12 in Cohasset,James Ahlstedt of Cohasset and Claudette Bibro of Cohasset,married by John R.Mulvehille,Priest. November 13 in Quincy,John Chang of Cohasset and Ji Kim of Cohaset,mar- ried by Junmo Kang,Minister. 107 DEATHS FOR THE YEAR 1999 DATE NAME.AGE JANUARY 8 John M.Crawfordjr.74 8 Marjorie Q.Howe 90 16 Guido N.Oddi 79 25 Pamela N.Steams 91 28 Elizabeth D.Pompeo 80 FEBRUARY 2 Fay R.Allan 84 3 Elsa M.Sencabaugh 81 4 Rosalie Reed 93 5 Winston Burgess 81 6 LydiaE.Hill 72 6 George W.Sorgman 83 10 Nancy E.Knight 66 13 Theresa M.Perroncello 71 15 Walter F.Johnson 86 20 Thomas G.Keating 79 21 Philip G.Cook 91 24 Michelle J.King 31 28 Anna Cornelia L.O'Malley 92 MARCH 2 David L.Burke 74 2 Peter E.Grundy 65 5 Dora E.Stranberg 83 6 Raymond G.Buckley 74 7 Constance S.Jones 73 8 ArleneA.DeWaal 70 12 Thomas J.Lucas 69 18 Donald T.White M 18 Gregory Yacobian 87 22 Marion E.Bailey 82 22 Mabel S.McWiUiam 88 24 Marjorie 0.Doody 82 APRH. 2 Dorothea M.Healy 85 6 Patricia A.Morton 65 11 Robert F.Redgate,Sr.69 108 MAY 11 13 17 30 1 9 9 15 JUNE JULY 6 7 16 20 22 24 9 21 22 AUGUST 5 5 11 16 22 29 SEPTEMBER 14 18 21 27 29 OCTOBER 1 3 16 21 23 30 31 Agatha E.Robitcheau 86 Christopher P.Ray 74 Russell R.Luker,Jr.46 Dorothea C.Bjorkgren 87 Edith Damon 80 Florence L.Courtney 81 Mary E.Grassie 80 Domenic S.Martino 75 Kenneth E.Young 89 Thalia F.Papageorge 68 Leonard Barnes 83 Joseph E.Kelleher 90 Mary R.Powers 82 Dennis E.Mulligan 59 Lester A.Bumpus 89 Elizabeth G.Bond 72 Dorothy H.Clark 91 Marion A.Gibbons 73 John R.Roy 82 Carl S.Sestito 90 Lucie M.Leonard 82 Lorraine M.Jones 74 Christina C.Robertson 97 Esther H.Cohen 77 Ellen Gair 80 Robert A.Leonard,Sr.83 Elizabeth Haidaichuk 51 George W.Brooke 77 Henry Domiitzer 90 Norman W.Brown 77 Edward F.Fisher 88 Mary E.Chamberlain 89 John W.Nash,Jr.64 Roberta F.Brown 86 Francis K.Shooshan 77 109 NOVEMBER 12 27 DECEMBER 5 7 15 20 28 30 31 Ann E.Leonard 85 Charles E.Butan,Jr.74 Joseph M.Gilroy 87 Lisa E.White 90 William W.Nason,Jr.82 James M.Corcoran 48 Shirley A.Laidlaw 85 John P.Buckley,Jr.71 Henry E.Brennock,Sr.78 110 ELECTION OFFICERS FOR 1999 The following persons were appointed Election Workers for the year 1999 by the Board of Selectmen. REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS Janet R.Fogarty Margaret H.Stoughton Grace R.Tuckerman Margaret M.Bates Ruth F.Pratt R.Murray Campbell Katherine M.Lincoln Janet M.MacLure John H.Mullett Margaret M.O'Donnell Avis M.Sweeney Margaret C.Chapin Janice M.Rosano Jean M.Salvador Linda M.Nash Susan Kent Lisa Hewitt-Dick Frances O'Toole Ronald Goodwin Deborah B.Protulis Barbara B.Valovic Anthony J.Finegan Patricia A.Laugelle PROSPECTIVE lUROR LIST Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 234A.Section 15,the Prospective Juror List is available in the Town Clerk's office with the names of those res- idents who may be summoned for juror service. This information is available for pubhc inspection during normal office hours. Respectfully submitted, Marion L.Douglas Town Clerk 111 TOWN COUNSEL This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department: L Advice &Legal Documents.Numerous advisory opinions were ren- dered throughout the year to various Town officials and Boards relating to a wide variety of issues and subjects.Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws,numerous contract documents and agreements,easements,procurement documents,public road documents.Warrants for Town meetings (both special and annu- al town meetings),compliance with State Ethics Act,draft legislation for presentation to the General Court,various Town rules and regulations,and other legal documents. 2.Administrative Agency Proceedings .The Town was defended in an number of administrative agency proceedings pending in state agencies,including issues before the Appellate Tax Board,Department of Environmental Protection,the Superintendent of Public Records,and Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. 3.Projects.We assisted in the implementation and interpretation of the Town Manager Act (c.32 of the Acts of 1997),disposition of Independence Building, Cedar Street Conservation Restriction,James Brook drainage issues,various private road issues.North Cohasset Sewer project (including easement/real estate issues,betterments and various other documents).Central Cohasset Sewer Project,dredging project for Cohasset Harbor,licensing issues,assistance on questions relating to the MBTA Greenbush line,Cohasset Heights Landfill issues,and assistance for the Water Commission's proposed new Water Tank construction. 4.Litigation .As of December 31,1 999,the number of claims and lawsuits in which the Town is a party total 31 as follows: 2 Matters involving the Board of Selectmen: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v.Town of Cohasset. Suffolk Sup Ct,No.38652 Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Town of Cohasset. Land Court Misc.Case No.212919. Matters involving the Conservation Commission Cohasset Heights.Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission. Norfolk Sup Ct,C.A.96-1 886. Cohasset Heights.Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission. (Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP"), File No.13-399. 112 Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Cohasset Conservation Commission. Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.No.97-0747 Bruce Hersfelder v.Cohasset Conservation Commission. Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.98-2131. Murphy v.Cohasset Conservation Commission . Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.99-0867 Litigations involving the Board of Assessors: (Names withheld) -7 Matters involving the Zoning Board of Appeals: Emanuello v.Board of Appeals .Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.99-905 Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Board of Appeals and Kulkuskie. Land Court 259744 Notarangelo v.Board of Appeals.Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.97-1392 Chief Justice Cushing Highway Corporation v.Board of Appeals. Massachusetts Land Ct.No.243862 Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Board of Appeals,Mass Land Ct.No 247321 Lualdi V.Board of Appeals.Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.98-1017 Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Board of Appeals and Hurley. Land Ct.No.259078 1 Matter involving the Planning Board: Brewer v.Planning Board.Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.98-1920 1 Matter involving the Board of Health: Cohasset Heights Ltd.v.Board of Health of the Town of Cohasset. Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.No.96-1164. 1 Matter involving the School Committee Goff V.Town of Cohasset. Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.99-1174 (insurance counsel) 113 Matter involving the Department of Public Works Claiborne v.Town of Cohasset . Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.99-01105 (insurance counsel) Matter involving the Harbormaster Cohasset Harbor Marina v.Harbormaster and Town of Cohasset. Norfolk Sup.Ct.C.A.99-1575 Claims pending: Crabette v.Town of Cohasset (Department of Public Works) Krueger v.Town of Cohasset (Parks &Recreation Commission). Stilphen v.Town of Cohasset (Sewer Commission) Stover V.Town of Cohasset (Public Schools) Staszko V.Town of Cohasset (Police Department) Metropolitan Property &Casualty Ins.Co.v.Town of Cohasset (Public Schools) Respectfully submitted, Paul R.DeRensis Town Counsel 114 FINANCIAL REPORTS TOWN ACCOUNTANT Submitted herewith is my amiual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,1 999. This report includes the following: GENERAL FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures 4.State and County Assessments 5.Statement of Revenues,Budget vs.Actual SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1 . Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, Town Special Revenue Funds 3.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance, School Special Revenue Funds SEWER FUND 1.Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures WATER FUND 1 . Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Retained Earnings 3.Report of Appropriations and Expenditures CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 1 . Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance TRUST FUNDS 1 . Balance Sheet (Combined) 2.Statement of Revenues,expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS 1 . Statement of Long Term Debt 2.Statement of Debt Authorized and Unissued OTHER REPORTS 1.Reconciliation of Cash Accounts 2.Free Cash Calculation 3.Schedule of Reserve Fund Transfers Respectfully submitted, J.Michael Buckley Town Accountant 115 ^9->,^"*- B o •5. CO O (^ Zio U)o Q. 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U>U)r'tn CO C35 c X 2 C$5 0}2 ?5 penditure penditure ' Compliai nces o 1X1 1 —X X X X O (D £5 .E 2 LU liJ 75 "ra 1 LU LU O _^ ro 15 CM E 1 0)c 5 2 •^•5."§Q.Q.Id o o CO 00 cc (0 CO 0)cOK2^O CJ 2 O O >lU 140 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FISCAL YEAR 1999 Balance Bonds Temporary Temporary Temporary Forward Payable Bon-owing Borrowing Borrowing Design of New Cemetery 13.922 25.000 25,000 (50.000)(25.000) Downtown Flooding Study 29.501 148,750 (70.000)78,750 Downtown Flooding Study 146,250 146,250 Harbor Dredging 72.945 75.000 75,000 (150.000)(75,000) Haggerty Property Acquisition 2,342 Landfill Capping 10,000 Landfill Capping 55,740 Mooring Removal 100,000 100,000 Public Works Garage 290,000 290.000 (580,000)(290.000) New Library Plans 152.500 152,500 School Technology 55.372 100,000 100.000 (200.000)(100,000) School Technology 200.000 200.000 School Technology School Remodeling 250.000 250.000 New Elementary School 1,927,317 10.140,000 10.384.500 (20.280.000)(9.895.500) Sewer Inflow &Infiltration Repairs 12.306 Newtonville Sewerage Straits Pond Sewerage 159,372 325,000 5.436.000 (1.768.500)3.667.500 Sewer Inflow &Infiltration Repairs Downtown Sewer Construction 80,079 2,109,011 (400,000)1.709.011 Water Distribution System Repair 227,108 900.000 2,030,500 (1,200.000)830.500 Fund Totals $2,646,004 $11,855,000 $21,447,511 ($24,698,500)======: ($3,250,989) Transfers/Fund Revenue Expenditure Balance 13.922 58.444 49,807 58.425 87.825 35.688 37 257 421 1.921 10.000 600 55.140 50.350 49550 21.550 130.950 55.372 5293 194,707 250,000 1.832.893 338.923 12.305 9.199 (9.199) 3.595.703 556.169 40,564 (40.564) 995.155 793.935 283,411 1.674.197 SO S7.055.373 $4,194,642 141 TRUST FUNDS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE nSCAL YEAR 1999 Expenses & Balance Donations &Investment Transfers to July 1.1998 Receipts Income eneral Fun PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Billings Park Fund 1.214 73 Billings Common Fund 1.070 64 H.W.Wadleigh Park Fund 6.232 376 Wheelwright Park Fund 17,044 354 Edith M.Bates Fund 6,915 405 CEMETERIES Perpetual Care-Woodside Cemetery 128,830 11,550 8.375 8,367 Perpetual Care-Beechwood Cemetery 8,368 490 Beechwood Cemetery Association 3.907 229 Estate of Harry E.Wilbur 6.699 400 Chariotte Lincoln Bell Memorial Fund 29,526 1.730 Isadora B.Newey Fund 23,699 1,389 Cedar Street Cemetery 3.800 223 SCHOOLS Ripley Fund 5,672 549 James W.Nichols Scholarship Fund 2.952 169 500 Major William Arthur Scholarship Fund 7.805 428 Alice and Walter Shuebmk Scholarship Fund 12.918 100,000 1,758 1,000 William Ripley Jr.,Athletic Fund 14.127 835 John F.Creamer Scholarship Fund 970 71 Margaret M.Hardy Scholarship Fund 228,985 13,353 9,000 Helen &Malcom Stevens Scholarship Fund 170.188 9.924 4.500 Noel Ripley Scholarship 21.997 1.259 Bourke Corcoran Scholarship 17.304 172 OTHER Stabilization Fund 356.637 10,000 22,246 Carbone Lane 19.647 19.647 Conservation Fund 1 1 .872 5,000 718 Beechwood Improvement Association 6.150 343 Beechwood Ball Park Fund 273 16 Retirement Fund 768.490 41.748 Town Pump Maintenance 1.637 146 Reed Comer Tnjst Fund 136 6 18 Arts Lottery Fund 10,150 3,300 264 2.950 Reserved For FYOO Balance Expenditure June 30.199 60.000 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Vanguard Star Fund TRUST FUND TOTALS 388,883 17.590 6.493 28S 750.236 1,783 124 10.764 766.988 3.077 (25.674)21.931 722.46C 2.644.897 150.231 ========== 82.439 67.913 60.000 2.749.653 142 ANNUAL DEBT REPORT Project Amount of Issue Date of Issue Interest Term Rate FY99 FY99 06/30/99 Principal Interest Outstanding Pay-off Payment Payment Balance Date Lew Obligations Issued m Hall Project (Rati) nsfer Station (Refi)* ice/Fire Renovations (Refi) eph Osgood Projects * }Pumper jool Boilers -Osgood gerty Property i\Tanks &Renovations lool Buses letic Fields Supplement letic Fields * ver Engineering )lic Wori<s Garage * ver Engineering aits Pond * iver I &I idfill Capping aits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96 aits Pond Sewer MWPAT 96 Amtown Sewer MWPAT 97-3 ^tovym Sewer MWPAT 98-4 wntown Sewer MWPAT 98-5 1.060,000 06/01/89 13yrs.4.00 63,750 17,181 204,000 06/01/02 550.000 06/01/89 13yrs.4.00 36.250 9,769 116,000 06/01/02 395,000 11/01/90 lOyrs.4.00 39.000 6,650 89,700 11/01/00 115.000 11/01/90 9yrs.7.17 12.800 1,286 14.700 11/01/99 208.000 03/01/94 1 yrs.5.30 20,000 6.300 100,000 03/01/04 85,000 03/01/94 9yrs.5.30 10,000 2.345 35.000 03/01/03 456.000 02/15/96 16 yrs.4.00-5.05 27.000 18.073 375,000 02/15/12 299,415 02/15/96 10 yrs.4.00-4.95 32.600 9.802 201.615 02/15/06 66.000 02/15/96 4 yrs.4.25-4.95 16.500 1.403 16,500 02/15/00 99.700 02/15/96 15 yrs 4.00-4.95 6.700 3,810 79,600 02/15/11 775.000 02/15/96 15 yrs 4.00-4.95 55,400 29,056 608.800 02/15/11 196,885 02/15/96 4 yrs.4.25-4.95 49,800 4,135 47,485 02/15/00 752.000 02/15/96 16 yrs.4.00-5.05 42,000 30,123 626,000 02/15/12 120,000 08/15/96 4 yrs.6.10 30,000 4,575 60,000 8/15/00 365.000 08/15/96 20 yrs.4.65-6.10 13.650 18,032 338.600 8/15/16 70,000 08/15/96 20 yrs.4.65-6.10 2.600 3.435 63,900 8/15/16 1.315.000 08/15/96 20 yrs.4.65-6.10 54,200 65,771 1,206,600 8/15/16 1,930,900 12/09/98 20 yrs.4.0-5.15 1.930.900 08/01/18 1 ,660,400 12/09/98 20 yrs.4.0-5.15 1.660.400 08/01/18 840.500 12/09/98 20 yrs.4.0-5.15 840.500 08/01/18 187,400 12/09/98 20 yrs.4.0-5.15 187,400 08/01/18 261,700 12/09/98 20 yrs.4.0-5.15 261.700 08/01/18 143 ' ANNUAL DEBT REPORT - FY99 FY99 06/30/99 Project Amount Date of Interest Principal Interest Outstanding Pay. of Issue Issue Term Rate Payment Payment Balance Dat New Elementary School *9.890,000 10/15/98 19yrs.3.90-5.75 9.890.000 01/1S New Elementary School Supple 250.000 10/15/98 19yrs.3.90-5.75 250.000 oi/ia Straits Pond *325.000 10/15/98 15yrs.3.90-5.75 325.000 01/15 Public Works Garage Water Ma 60.000 10/15/98 lOyrs.3.90-5.75 60.000 01/15 Public Works Garage Supplem 230.000 10/15/98 18yrs.3.90-5.75 230.000 01/15 Cemetery Design 25.000 10/15/98 4 yrs.3.90-5.75 25.000 oi/ia Harbor Dredging 75,000 10/15/98 12yrs.3.90-5.75 75.000 01/15 School Technology 100.000 10/15/98 9 yrs.3.90-5.75 100,000 01/15 TOTALS -TAX LEVY FUNDED 512.250 231,743 20,019,400 *Excluded from limits of Proposition 2 1/2 Water Revenue Obligations Issued Water Treatment Plant 2.500.000 01/01/78 34 yrs.5.00 73.000 51.100 949.000 01/01 Land Acquisition (Refi)1.900,000 11/01/90 15 yrs.4.00 108.200 71.600 1,035.600 11/01 Water Main Project 1 &II 195.000 08/15/96 8 yrs.4.65-6.10 30,000 8,660 145.000 8/15/ System Repairs 1995-6 2.450.000 08/15/96 20 yrs.4.65-6.10 119.550 121.226 2.200.900 msi Distribution System 900.000 10/15/98 19 yrs.3.90-5.75 900,000 oi/ia ALS -WATER REVENUE FUNDED 330,750 252,586 5.230,500 GRAND TOTAL 843.000 484,329 25.249,900 144 ANNUAL DEBT REPORT AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED Project School Repair Plans Osgood School Completion Sewer Construction -Downtow Wastewater Management Plan New Library Plans James Brook Flood Control Sewer Construction-Straits Pon Lily Pond Sewer Study School Technology Water Tank Newtonville Sewerage Mooring Removal &Reinstallati James Brook Flood Control Sewer Construction -Downtow Sewer Construction-Straits Pon Water System Improvements Sewer Construction-Straits Pon Sewer Construction-Downtown Total Auth.Auth. Date Amouni 03/27/99 250,000 03/27/99 244,500 03/27/99 1,300,000 03/27/99 200,000 10/26/98 152,500 10/26/98 146,250 10/26/98 2,700,000 10/26/98 60,000 10/26/98 200,000 03/28/98 200,000 03/28/98 130,000 03/28/98 100.000 10/27/97 113,750 03/29/97 12,207.200 03/29/97 540,000 03/29/97 1,230,500 04/01/96 1,828,000 03/30/96 190,000 21.792.700 **lssued 12/01/99 **Partial Issue 10/06/99 145 RECONCILIATION OF TOWN CASH ACCOUNTS JUNE 30,1999 Fund Balance General Fund 1,584,3 87 School Lunch Fund Highway Fund 1,25 6 School Special Revenue Fund 73,024 Town Special Revenue Fund 317,4 82 Sewer Fund 23,354 Capital Projects Fund 2,688,710 Water Fund 326,311 Water Capital Projects Fund 1,674,197 Trust Funds 2,853,432 Agency Fund 19,829 ACCOUNTANT TOTAL $9,561,982 Account Balance Bank of Boston Boston Safe Deposit Citizens Bank Fleet Bank Mass Municipal Depository Rockland Trust Company State Street Bank &Trust Certificates of Deposits Cash on Hand Total General Cash Add:Trust Funds Treasurer Total 936,903 39,101 8,647 126,790 1,689,227 449,062 458,671 3,000,000 150 $6,708,550 2,853,432 146 FREE CASH CALCULATION JUNE 30,1999 Unexpended Balance Fiscal 1998:* Increase in Uncollected Property Taxes:(21 ,652) Surplus Local Receipts: Motor Vehicle Excise 1 1 5,887 R.T.F.Stickers 52,694 Ambulance 37,260 Building Permits 80,743 Fines &Forfeits 19,828 Investment income 16,492 Cohasset Heights Tipping Fees (64,291) Other Local Receipts 47,255 305,868 Returned Appropriations 261 ,21 8 Department of Revenue Adjustments 5,293 June 30,1999 Free Cash Certification 550,727 147 SCHEDULE OF RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS FISCAL YEAR 1999 DEPARTMENT Original Appropriation BUDGET LINE DATE AMOUNT $130,000.00 Town Meeting Transfers: Clerical Contract Various 10/26/98 17,500.00 Library Contract Various 10/26/98 8,000.00 Advisory Committee Transfers: Elections Voting Machine Expense 07/14/98 12,000.00 Treasurer/Collector Contracted Services 07/14/98 1,400.00 Fire Department Hydrants 09/16/98 2,400.00 Treasurer/Collector Contracted Services 09/16/98 8,400.00 Police Radio Maintenance 09/23/98 4,200.00 Police Public Safety Supplies 12/02/98 2,053.98 Town Manager Osgood School 12/02/98 5,000.00 Elections Temporary Employees 12/02/98 1,600.00 Elections Voting Machine Expense 12/02/98 1,400.00 Public Works Radio Maintenance 12/16/98 3,200.00 Board of Assessors Longevity 02/17/99 200.00 Town Hall Contracted Services 03/10/99 1,987.00 Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance 03/29/99 2,000.00 Town Clerk -Elections Temporary Employees 04/26/99 '2,800.00 Town Clerk -Elections Voting Machine Expense 04/26/99 1,550.00 Town Reports Printing 04/26/99 1,200.00 Town Reports Postage 04/26/99 800.00 Selectmen Chair Rental 04/26/99 500.00 Town Reports Printing 05/03/99 1,300.00 Town Accountant -Computer Mamtenance 05/17/99 300.00 Selectmen Advertising 05/17/99 605.50 Fire Electricity 05/17/99 -1,300.00 Fire Emergency Medical Service 05/17/99 3,400.00 Town Reports Printing 06/30/99 3,396.00 Town Accountant Computer Maintenance 06/30/99 800.00 Gas &Plumbing Inspector 06/30/99 1,200.00 Medicare Tax Expenses 06/30/99 5,400.00 Assessors Database Conversion 06/30/99 1,350.00 Assessors Payroll 06/30/99 191.00 Assessors Expenses (Bond)06/30/99 1,140.00 Dispatch Full Time Salaries 06/30/99 2,500.00 Harbormaster Outboard 06/30/99 2,605.00 Treasurer Tax Title 06/30/99 3,731.07 Treasurer Banking 06/30/99 4,689.71 Legal Expenses 06/30/99 13,324.94 Balance Returned to General Fund 4,575.80 148 BOARD OF ASSESSORS The Property Tax Levy is the revenue a community can raise through real and personal property taxes.The property tax levy is the largest source of revenue for the town.For the Town of Cohasset this represents approximately 70%of the total dollars required to fund the town budget.The total levy for fiscal year 1999 was $21,462,161.40.The total full and fair cash value of all taxable property in a community usually changes each year as properties are added or removed from the tax roles and market values increase or decrease.It is extremely important that fair and equitable assessments of all properties be maintained to ensure equal distribution of the property tax base. For fiscal year 1999 the Assessors'conducted a triennial revaluation and adjusted prop- erty values to keep pace with an appreciating real estate market.According to the Department of Revenue (DOR)guidelines,property values should fall within a range of 10%plus or minus of 100%.Arm's length sales were classified and analyzed and mar- ket trends were identified.The new parameters were applied consistently to all proper- ties. By far the most influencing force in the real estate market in Cohasset is land value, which is basically a measure of desirability of the community as a place to live.Land value is directly related to supply and demand and fluctuates with the health of the real estate market.Currently,the town's total land value is comprised of 48%of the total valuation. The annual Town Meeting for fiscal year 1999 adopted Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax exemption of not more than fifty (50%)percent under clauses 17,17cl/2,17D,22,22A,22B,22C,22D,22E,37,37 A, 41,41B,41C,42 &43 of section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Adopting this section has enabled the Assessors to increase all exemptions by fifty per- cent. The Board would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the Deputy Assessor/Appraiser Cheryl A.Pooler for her dedication and professionalism along with the hard working office staff consisting of Janice M.Rosano and Debra J.Krupczak. Finally,the Assessors bade farewell to long time member James W.Lagrotteria and wel- come new member Will Smith.We wish Jim well in his new endeavors and thank him for his many years of service to the board. 149 The following is the 1999 Tax Recapitulation as submitted to the Department of Revenue: FY 99 -Tax Rate $14.94 I Type of Property Levy %Value by Class Levy by Class Tax Rate Residential 92.3258 $870,329,200 $13,011,421.54 14.95 Commercial 6.0217 56,764,900 848,635.26 14.95 Industrial .5258 4,956,500 74,099.68 14.95 Personal Property 1.1267 10.621.400 158.789.93 14.95 Totals 100.0000 $942,672,000 $14,092,946.40 n Amount To Be Raised a.Appropriations of Tov^^n Meeting $20,584,046.00 b.Other amounts to be raised Total Cherry Sheet offsets 156,922.00 c.State &Cherry Sheet Charges 513,587.00 d.Allowance for abatements &exemptions 207.606.40 e.Total Amount To Be Raised $21,462,161.40 in Estimated Receipts &other Revenue Sources a.Estimated Receipts -State $1 ,75 1 ,602.00 b.Estimated Receipts -Local 3,392,276.00 c.Revenue sources appropriated for particular purpose 2.225.337.00 e.Total estimated Receipts &other sources $7,369,215.00 rv Summary of total amount to be raised &total receipts from all sources a.Total amount to be raised $2 1 ,462,1 6 1 .40 b.Less estimated estimated receipts and other revenue sources 7.369.215.00 c.Fiscal Year 1999 Property Tax Levy $14,092,946.40 Respectfully submitted, Elsa Miller,Chairman Michael C.Patrolia William B.Smith 150 REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR July 1,1998 through June 30,1998 TOTAL COMMITMENT OR WARRANTS FROM THE BOARD OF ASSES- SORS 1999 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments 816,535.91 1998 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments 126,072.88 Boat Excise Commitment 16,849.00 Personal Property Conmiitment 158,790.38 Real Estate Commitment including Liens 14,01 1 ,768.85 Total Commitment of Warrants from the Fire Department 152,753.06 Total Conmiitment of Warrants from the Harbor Master 30,720.00 Total Conmiitment of Warrants from the Water Department 1,532,232.22 Total Commitment of Warrants from the Sewer Department 121,266.40 TOTAL ABATEMENT CERTH^ICATES FROM THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Levy of 1996 Motor Vehicle 39.58 Levy of 1997 Boat Excise 15.00 Motor Vehicle 1,067.61 Levy of 1998 Boat Excise 743.00 Motor Vehicle 8,890.62 Real Estate 5,001.12 Levy of 1999 Boat Excise 543.95 Motor Vehicle 8,350.40 Real Estate 110,055.97 Personal Property 2 1 8 .27 Departmental Abatements Ambulance -all years Mooring -all years 1.050.00 Total Abatements Granted During Fiscal Year 1999 135,975.52 TOTAL ABATEMENTS FROM THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS Water 5,179.20 Sewer 151 UNPAID TAXES AND CHARGES -June 30,1999 1993 Motor Vehicle Excise 7,892 1994 Motor Vehicle Excise 4,091 1995 Motor Vehicle Excise 3,748 1996 Motor Vehicle Excise 6,740 1997 Motor Vehicle Excise 6,655 1998 Motor Vehicle Excise 17,364 1999 Motor Vehicle Excise 116,049 1993 Boat Excise 191 1994 Boat Excise 258 1995 Boat Excise 537 1996 Boat Excise 961 1997 Boat Excise 574 1998 Boat Excise 1,191 1999 Boat Excise 4,059 1990 Personal Property 1,531 1991 Personal Property 975 1992 Personal Property 1,131 1993 Personal Property 1,683 1994 Personal Property 1,765 1995 Personal Property 1,968 1996 Personal Property 2,117 1997 Personal Property 2,503 1998 Personal Property 2,964 1999 Personal Property 3,680 1998 Real Estate 5,466 1999 Real Estate 265,748 DEPARTMENTAL Ambulance Service (all years)136,559 Mooring Fees (all years)1,020 WATER DEPARTMENT Water Meters (all years)213,170 SEWER DEPARTMENT Sewer Use Charges (all years)24,519 Respectfully submitted, Joseph A.DiVito,Jr. Treasurer /Collector 152 T-o m ^r-1^r^<-o>00 <D o>m o lo m m in lo m OlOOOCMr-lDOO ajcooaJtricooiritocD _^ CO T-_CO O.O O)------- m m to tn to tn r-1^1^r>j o <\i CNi tvj TT y^<b<o<ocb^<o<Dcoco<o <o if)tn -^ <D CO CM -- t^CO »CO O OJ n o>to q f^ 0>O)GO 00 CO otoiocsioocor^to •^—•r-o"o o"o"o o"tOIOIOlOIOtOIOIOlO -^_l _l _looooJOO,,,O CD X X y IDOO5O Q.CO CO u.to tr O UJ o ...X CO X Ji^o CO o 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St.Anthony's Parish Center was completed along with the renovations to and the opening of Atlantica.The Red Lion Inn is being transformed into a luxury hotel and restaurant and should be completed by mid-year.Construction has also started on a three story office building on Rt.3A near Crocker Lane. The expansion of the central sewer district will enable a few lots to be developed that were previously unable to support septic systems. As always,I have been very fortunate to have had the co-operation of other individuals, boards and departments who have assisted the Building Department. I would also like to acknowledge and thank so many people who have offered prayers and support for my family during this difficult year.The year has ended on a very positive note and we are forever grateful. The following is a break down of the Building Department's activity for 1999: Fees Collected Permits Issued Estimated Cost of Construction $19,322,449.00 381 Building Fees Collected 150,896.11 Certificates of Inspection 8.00 355 Zoning By Laws &Zoning Maps 333.00 Copies for Public 62.50 Occupancy Permits 700.00 28 Topographical Maps 2.50 160 Plumbing Permits Fees Collected Gas Permits Fees Collected Plumbing/Gas Inspector Paid Respectfully submitted, Robert M.Egan Building Inspector Zoning Officer 11,701.00 200 4,495.00 137 5,350.00 GREENBUSH MITIGATION COMMITTEE We are a committee appointed by and reporting to the Selectmen.By design,we are nei- ther "for"nor "against"the train.Our role is to assume that the Greenbush rail will be restored and then negotiate the best deal we can to provide protection for our citizens from the effects of the train. Calendar 1999 has been a year of interesting events.Starting with the gubernatorial elec- tion in late 1998,there appeared to be very little activity on the part of the MBTA toward the train revitalization.Late in 1998 and early in 1999 the Selectmen of Hingham,Cohasset and Scituate signed a joint letter to the State Secretary of Environmental Affairs asking that the MBTA revisit the environmental impacts of the rail restoration and deal with issues each town saw as problematic.(From Cohasset's perspective these issues were air quality,noise and vibration.)These letters received little or no attention at the state level. Beginning in late spring the MBTA appointed Mr.Kevin Dasey as liaison to the Greenbush communities.In the past there had been no cohesive communication path with the MBTA,which caused much confusion and miscommunication.This appointment has proven to be a good move and affords us a good,consistent way to interchange informa- tion with the MBTA. In June,things began to change and became quite active.Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Kevin Sullivan made a tour of the Greenbush areas most critical to the towns of Scituate,Cohasset and Hingham,followed by an open meeting in Hingham Town Hall.At that meeting,the Secretary listened attentively to each of the three towns' conmients,as well as citizens'comments,in the open meeting.Of particular note is the 161 fact that Mr.Sullivan was the highest ranking state official to spend the time to listen to our concerns. Since this time we have worked on numerous issues with the MBTA,their engineers and consultants.In addition to mitigation for vibration,noise and air quahty we are actively working on mitigation for: •Private ways closure (Lincoln Lane,Castle Road and Sestito Lane) •Emergency access to Rocky Lane •Loss of Sohier Street wells •Protection for historic structures •James Brook flood control •Impacts on town center. We have placed current drawings of the MBTA's rail design at the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall and at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library.We encourage anyone interested in understanding the rail system to take a few minutes to view these drawings.We also solic- it comments from our citizens to guide us in our work. Respectfully submitted, Thomas L.Gruber,Chairman BOARD OF HEALTH Board memberships changed in April when Robin M.Lawrence,D.D.S.,M.P.H.was elected.He replaced Kevin Ulmer,Ph.D.,who chose not to seek re-election.Alix P.White was elected chairwoman and Stephen N.Bobo,clerk.Joseph R.Godzik,V.M.D.and Tara N.Tradd continued as health agent and administrative secretary respectively. Wastewater management continued to be a significant issue for the Board.The Little Harbor water quaUty study contract was awarded to Camp,Dresser and McKee.Their report was completed in the later part of December and indicated that the so-called Inner Little Harbor was nutrient sensitive and that the majority of the nutrient loading was from septic systems.Stormwater runoff was the other major factor contributing to nutrient load- ing.Anticipating that Inner Little Harbor might require some remediation,the Board applied for a loan under the State Revolving Fund for a pilot program to build a small wastewater treatment plant with a groundwater discharge system for fourteen homes at the end of Nichols Road near Atlantic Avenue.The loan application will not be funded this year,but it will be re-submitted for the next funding round. 162 The townside On-Site Wastewater Management Plan is in final draft form and should be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection in January 2000.Once the plan is approved by the Department of Environmental Protection,the town will be eligible for $200,000.00 in no interest loans for people wishing to repair their failed septic systems. The Plan itself will provide for voluntary management of any and all on-site septic sys- tems.For an annual fee,any septic system,which complies with Title 5,will be eligible for all maintenance,inspection and repair. Negotiations regarding the post closure activities at Cohasset Heights Ltd.(CHL)are still continuing.While some progress has been made,many issues still remain to be resolved. A new statewide Solid Waste Master Plan may allow the construction of new landfills because the statewide recycUng goals have not been met.A new site assignment applica- tion for Area V at CHL may therefore be forthcoming in the near future. Because of funding considerations,the Board withdrew an article from the Town Meeting Warrant relating to hazardous materials spill protection for the Lily Pond water supply. This issue will hopefully be addressed by the consultant for the Water Commission who is currently developing a source protection plan. On January 2 the general bylaw requiring that all restaurants and bars be 100%smoke free went into effect.During the year the Board granted variances to three restaurants allow- ing them to have smoking in their bars.The bars are or will be completely separate from the restaurant,have completely independent heating and ventilation systems,and provide negative pressure inside the bar so no air contaminated by smoke will enter the restaurant. The issue of feral cats was brought to the Board's attention by a complaint from residents of James Lane.Feral cats are generally the offspring of domestic cats which have grown up and live in the wild.A resolution for managing these cats and minimizing their nui- sance potential is still ongoing. The Board received the following revenues during 1999: Licenses and Permits:$5,525.00 Witnessing Percolation Testing:$9,99 1 .00 Disposal System Construction Permit:$7,335.00 Other:$35.00 Respectfully submitted, Alix P.White,Chairwoman Stephen N.Bobo,Clerk Robin M.Lawrence,D.D.S.,M.RH. 163 Metropolitan Area Planning Council Annual Report The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)is the regional planning agency that serves 101 communities in the metropolitan Boston area.It was created by an act of the state legislature in 1963 and has been serving its communities in a variety of ways since that time.The Council is composed of one representative from each of the 101 communities appointed by the CEOs of each of these cities and towns.In addition there are 21 gubernatorial appointees and 14 agency (such as the DEM,Mass Port and MBTA)appointees on the Council.The 25 member elected Executive Committee meets 1 1 times a year.The full Council meets three times a year. Meetings are held at various localities throughout the region. In order to serve its communities better,MAPC has organized eight subregions.These groups are composed of representatives from the member communities and a MAPC staff planner.The MAPC subregions meet on a regular basis to discuss and work on issues of local and regional concern.Cohasset,Duxbury,Hanover,Hingham,Hull,Marshfield,Norwell,Pembroke, Rockland,Scituate,and Weymouth are members of the South Shore Coalition which is MAPC's second oldest subregion.The group meets monthly -usually at local town halls -to discuss projects of interest to the communities.The group also shares information about what has been happening in each of their communities.Among the topics addressed this past year were:the south coastal watershed pilot project,proposed changes to the states zoning enabling legislation, the new south shore shared services project and the Vision 2020 project.Additionally the group made visits to Hanover's new police station,the new internationally acclaimed Widow's Walk golf course in Scituate,and the headquarters of the Wildland Trust of Southeastern in Duxbury. On the region wide scale MAPC is involved with so many programs and issues that it is not possible to mention them all.However,the following list should give some idea of the breadth of activities,responsibilities and challenges the agency has met over the past year. Buildout Analysis Projects MAPC is continuing its work v^th local communities on Buildout Analysis.Last year MAPC developed a GIS methodology for these community buildouts.This work came to the attention of EOEA who saw it as a good tool to help communities focus on their local growth potential. Subsequently,EOEA decided to fund buildouts for all Massachusetts communities.They have contracted with MAPC and other agencies to do the work.Everyone is using the MAPC methodology.MAPC experts to complete 47 buildouts this fiscal year.The work on the remaining communities will be done the following year. The purpose of a buildout study is to create an approximate "vision"in quantitative terms,of the potential future growth permitted and encouraged by a community's bylaws.Using maps,a buildout analysis can describe the level,type,and location of such potential future growth.The result is only an estimate of a possible future for the communities,but it helps residents and public officials to develop an understanding of the implications of current zoning regulations.If the level or type of potential future development shown in the buildout analysis is not consistent 164 with the community's goals or vision for the future,the residents may choose to make appropriate changes to the regulations. Regional Service Initiative MAPC has worked with local officials to establish three consortia in the North Shore,the North Suburban,and the South Shore areas.The groups have applied for state funding,but at this point the project is supported totally by local fiinds.The North Shore and North Suburban are sharing the services of a regional coordinator who has an office in Salem State College The South Shore has a part time coordinator who works out of the Hingham Town Hall.Initially,regional coordinators will concentrate on joint purchasing of supplies and services These joint purchases are expected to show immediate and significant savings.Municipal managers have expressed interest in regional human resources services,including training.Gradually many other municipal services will become likely candidates for regional delivery approaches. Southeastern Massachusetts Vision 2020 MAPC is continuing its work with the Old Colony Planning Council and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District on the initiative to address uncontrolled sprawl and improve management of the rapid changes occurring in this region of the Commonweahh.The project recognizes that important choices lie ahead for the communities of southeastern Massachusetts and that a clear vision for the future will lead to more effective decision-making. The group has prepared a report:Vision 2020:An Agenda for the Future.This report deals with the facts,trends and issues confronting the region,ending with a strategy for action.The report was finished this spring.The committee is now making the contents of the report known throughout the region by the way of a slide show. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy MAPC is responsible for producing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategv-(CEDS) for the Boston region,in order to meet the requirements of the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA). MAPC communities have this opportunity to identify an economic development vision,and an action plan and implementation steps which include local and regional,priority projects The completed CEDS will be the blueprint for future economic development projects and funding from a wide variety of public,nonprofit and private sources.The strategy will also address economic development-related issues such as transportation and housing projects and the environmental impacts of development. 1-495 Initiative Through the 1-495 Initiative,MAPC continues to work cooperatively with the Massachusens Technology Collaborative,legislators,and companies and communities near the fast-growing I- 165 495 Corridor.The Project is funded in part by the U.S.Department of Economic Development. The goal is to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of growth,business competitiveness,local fiscal stability,and resource protection.This year,the Initiative hosted its second major regional conference,achieved $250,000 in federal funding for a regional transportation study and ridesharing incentives,began a web-based clearinghouse and virtual technical assistance center,assisted in the formation of a six-community Assabet River Consortium,and facilitated public-private dialogue about alternative technologies,reverse commuting,and more predictable permitting. Welfare to Work MAPC is the grant recipient of a US Department of Labor Welfare-to-Work Grant.MAPC brings an innovative and collaborative approach to assisting low-income job seekers overcome systemic transportation barriers.By linking employers,workforce development agencies,and transportation providers,the project has improved access to existing mass transit,identified major employment centers that lack access,and offered innovative support where public transportation is not feasible.MAPC has convened a unique collaboration that provides employment transportation for low-income communities. Metropolitan Affairs Coalition MAPC is serving as the staff of the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition,(MAC).MAC grew out of the Challenge To Leadership,a twelve year effort initiated by Cardinal Law.Church leaders j along with business,labor,academic,public sector,and other non-profit organizations help define a civic agenda for the city and the region.The MAC is designed to give a depth and an on-going presence to issues that have a metropolitan scope.The initial issue that the MAC is addressing is housing in the metropolitan region. Respectfully submitted. Dean Rizzo,Cohasset Representative < 166 PLANNING BOARD The Planning Board,under the authority granted to it by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A,Chapter 41,and the Cohasset Zoning Bylaws,fulfilled the following respon- sibilities in 1999: •Held twenty-three meetings •Reviewed for recommendation thirty-one Zoning Board of Appeals applications •Reviewed and approved eighteen subdivisions not requiring approval (Form A) •Reviewed four site plans •Reviewed one definitive subdivision •The Board continued monitoring approved cluster developments, subdivisions,and site plans already under construction. Respectfully submitted, Alfred S.Moore,Jr.,Chairman William B.Good,Vice-Chairman Terry J.Atherton,Clerk John F.OToole Robert H.Sturdy PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PRO.TECT The Commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project are pleased to sub- mit the following report of our activities during 1999. The Project is a special district created by the State Legislature in 1957,and is now com- posed of twenty-five Plymouth County towns,the City of Brockton,and the Town of Cohasset in Norfolk County.The Project is a regional response to a regional problem and provides a way of organizing specialized equipment,specially trained employees,and mosquito control professionals into a single agency with a broad geographical area of responsibility. The 1999 season began with a spring and summer water table lower than normal.Efforts were directed at larval mosquitoes starting with the spring brood.Ground and aerial lar- 167 Yielding was accomplished using B.T.I.,an environmentally selective bacterial agent. Upon emergence of the spring brood of adult mosquitoes,ultra-low volume adulticiding began.The Project responded to less than average numbers of complaints,with isolated mosquito problems in our coastal communities.All sprayers and trucks performed well, with little time lost to breakdowns. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus isolations collected by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health were minimal in 1999.The only EEE isolate in a human-biting mosquito was found in collections from Raynham on June 28,1999.The remaining three isolates were collected from Culiseta melanura,a bird biting species.Two isolates were from Plymouth County as follows:Kingston (8/16)and Halifax (9/20).The recurring problem of EEE and the introduction of West Nile Virus in the Northeast continues to ensure coop- eration between this Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In the last several years,two exotic mosquito species (Aedes albopictus and Ae.japoni- cus)have been found in Connecticut and New Jersey.The larvae of these mosquitoes are found in man-made containers such as tires and buckets.These mosquitoes are probably capable of transmitting Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus to people.We at Plymouth County Mosquito Control are concerned about this new threat to the Northeast U.S.In an effort to be proactive in our approach,we have begun to monitor containers for these new mosquitoes.Neither of these mosquitoes has been found within Plymouth County. The figures specific to the Town of Cohasset are given below.While mosquitoes do not respect town lines,the information given below does provide a tally of the activities which have had the greatest impact on the health and comfort of Cohasset residents.. Insecticide Application:1,152 acres were treated using truck mounted sprayers for control of adult mosquitoes.More than one application was made to the same site if mosquitoes reinvaded the area.The first treatments were made in May and the last in September. Our greatest effort has been targeted at mosquitoes in the larval stage,which are found in woodland pools,swamps,marshes and other standing water areas.Inspectors continual- ly gather data on these sites and treat with highly specific larvicides when immature mosquitoes are present.Last year a total of forty-six inspections were made to eighty cat- alogued breeding sites. Finally,we have been tracing complaint response time;that is,the time between notice of a mosquito problem and response by one of our inspectors.The complaint response time in the Town of Cohasset was less than two days,with more than one hundred twenty-one complaints answered. Mosquito Survey:A systematic sampling for the mosquitoes in Cohasset indicates that Coquillettidia perturbans was the most abundant species.Other important species col- lected include Sedes vexans and Uranothenia sapphirina. 168 We encourage citizens or municipal officials to call our office for information about mosquitoes,mosquito-bome diseases,control practices,or any other matters of concern. Kenneth W.Ludlam,Ph.D.,Superintendent Commissioners: Carolyn Brennan,Chairman Robert A.Thomdike,Vice Chairman Leighton F.Peck,Jr.,Secretary William J.Mara Michael J.Pieroni Robert A.Thomdike,Vice Chairman Leighton R Peck,Jr.,Secretary William J.Mara Michael J.Pieroni RECYCLING COMMITTEE Your Recycling Committee has had a busy year with additional recyclables and stricter requirements for recyclables,as well as waste. Our trash to recyclables has remained almost steady at 32%. Through continuing efforts by the Recycling Committee,improved markets have been found for corrugated cardboard,plastics,steel,tin cans and aluminum.Although prices vary almost day-to-day,we have been able to improve our overall income. The steady increase of trash and recyclables has put a strain on our facility,as well as on personnel. To maintain our quality of recyclables,employees have been on the alert for contaminants. Hazardous Waste Day was held and effectively removed considerable hazardous waste from the Town. 169 The continuous co-operation from Townspeople is necessary for Cohasset to continue its high rate of recycling and keeping contaminants out of material. Next year,cathode tubes will be prohibited from disposal in trash.This will place con- siderable time and effort on the part of employees to separate and pack television tubes „ and computer monitors for shipment to a specialized processor to remove hazardous mate-1 rials. Respectfully submitted, Arthur L.Lehr,Jr.,Chairman Merle S.Brown Mix P.White David Bigley Luther S.Leighton Eunice L.Brownell Glen A.Tracy John K.McNabb,Jr. Melvin Waldfogel Peter G.Whittemore Mary Earon F.Allan MacDonald Jean M.White Carol L.Martin SOUTH SHORE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE (South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Board) The year 1999 was the first full year for the South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) which is a voluntary association of 13 member towns of the South Shore :Abington, Cohasset,Duxbury,Hanover,Hingham,Kingston,Marshfield,Norwell,Pembroke, Plymouth,Rockland,Scituate,and Weymouth. The SSRC was formed in 1998 by its predecessor organization,the South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Board ("the Board"),whose mission was to consider whether to establish a solid waste district in the South Shore.After due consideration,the members of the Board voted to form a voluntary association of towns,the SSRC,instead of a dis- trict,which would have imposed another layer of government. 170 The member towns of the SSRC have joined by voting at Annual Town Meeting to autho- rize their Selectmen to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA)forming the SSRC,and by voting at Town Meeting to adopt the provisions of the special legislative act creating the SSRC as a separate legal entity,Section 194 of Chapter 419 of the Acts of 1998. The officers of the SSRC are:Chairman,Mike Pakstis (Duxbury),Vice-Chairman,Greg Robbins (Marshfield),Treasurer,Joanne Dirks (Norwell),and Secretary,John McNabb (Cohasset). The mission of the SSRC is,according to the IMA,as follows:"The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is established to provide a forum of cooperative management of solid waste by members,to assist each member Town to improve the cost-effectiveness of their recycling efforts by providing economy of scale while maintaining full control over solid waste management;to assist members to improve programs to divert waste materi- als from the waste stream and to reduce the amount and toxicity of wastes;and to provide such assistance on an individual basis to each member Town and cooperatively in joint programs with other Towns." The year 1999 was also the first full year for our full-time Solid Waste Planner,Claire Sullivan,who provides invaluable service for each of the member towns by providing reg- ular assistance for running local recycling programs and helping promote more regional cooperative efforts between the member towns. The SSRC's major regional program is the coordination by Claire of the member towns' annual Household Hazardous Products (HHP)collection days,which is provided to mem- ber towns under a single contract negotiated by the SSRC but signed between each town individually and the vendor,currently Safety Kleen-all at the same cost strucmre per town,based on the total volume expected from all member towns.The contract includes reciprocity:a resident of any member town can attend a HHP collection event in another member town with permission of their own town. At Cohasset's HHP event,held September 18,seventy-four (74)Cohasset residents par- ticipated,along with 7 residents of other towns (paid for by their own towns).By partic- ipating in this regional contract,Cohasset saved 30-50%over what it would have cost if the town had negotiated an individual contract. The SSRC is working on establishing a permanent HHP collection center in the South Shore,which should further reduce these costs and help keep even greater quantities of these hazardous products out of landfills and incinerators. The SSRC has also negotiated a contract with the Town of Bourne for the SSRC member towns to take construction and demolition waste to the Bourne landfill at a very favorable tip fee of $15/ton less than the gate fee,which should result in cost savings for the town solid waste management budget. 171 In 1999,the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)provided a Technical Assistance grant of $15,000 to the SSRC to help maximize the collection of HHP.DEP also provided a grant of about $15,000 for other SSRC expenses under the provisions of special legislative authorization secured by Senator Robert L.Hedlund specifically for the SSRC.The SSRC Board is very appreciative of Senator Hedlund's successful effort to support our regional recycling program. In September,the SSRC submitted a grant application to DEP for about $160,000 to con- struct a facility at the Rockland town landfill to consoHdate recyclable materials.With this facility,member towns will be able to bring Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT's),fluorescent tubes (both banned from disposal)and mattresses (difficult to manage)to one place to be then picked up by a recycling vendor.The economy of scale and increased efficiency of region- al consolidation of materials would allow all member towns to get a better price for these materials and to save more money in their local recycling budgets.Other materials which may be later consolidated at Rockland,if we get the grant,may include paper,cardboard, plastic,steel cans,comingled containers,appliances,and tires. The SSRC is greatly appreciative of the assistance and support provided for our efforts by the Board of Selectmen,Town Manager,Department of Public Works,Recycling Committee,and other officials of the Town of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted, Merle S.Brown,SSRC Representative John K.McNabb,Jr.,SSRC Representative and Representative to the South Shore Regional Refuse Disposal Planning Board. WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION COMMITTEE During 1998,the Water Resources Protection Committee continued its efforts,pursuant to the mandate of Town under Article 46 of the 1994 Annual Town Meeting,to investigate potential sources of pollution of our sources of -public water supply,review the 1986 Camp Dresser McKee Water Resources Management Plan,study feasible means of regional watershed protection,and to present reports to Town Meeting. This Committee consists of five citizens appointed by the Board of Selectmen,and one ex-officio representative each from the Drainage Advisory Committee,Conservation Commission,Board of Health,Planning Board,and Water Commission. ZONING MAP.At the 1998 Town Meeting,the Committee was successful in passing a Warrant Article to reprint the Town Zoning Map,which has not been reprinted since 1986, 172 to show the boundaries of the Water Resource District.This will increase the visibility of the Water Resource District and help in its enforcement. SOUTH SHORE WATER SUPPLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.The work of this Committee culminated in the July 1998 release of its report,South Shore Noapoint Source Management Plan.Two members of the Water Resource Protection Committee,John McNabb and John Bryant,were appointed in 1996 by the Board of Selectmen to the South Shore Water Supply Advisory Committee.This Committee was established by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to help MAPC develop a South Shore Nonpoint Source Management Plan.We were successful in getting the MAPC to include the Aaron River Reservoir Watershed as one of three sub-basins in the area for a detailed watershed assessment and stormwater modeling study,which will help in providing better under- standing of that watershed. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS STUDY.The Army Corps of Engineers has com- pleted its water quality study of our watershed areas,pursuant to a $10,000 grant secured by the Committee in 1996.Preliminary findings of the study have indicated detectable levels of lead downstream from Cohasset Heights landfill Mich may merit further study. This report took surface water samples in many locations around Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reservoir and near Sanctuary Pond,close to the Sohier Street wellfields.The final report had not been issued at the time of the submittal of this report. COHASSET HEIGHTS LTD.LANDFILL.The Water Commission conmiissioned Norfolk Environmental to study the potential contamination of the Lily Pond watershed by CHL.Norfolk,in a report released October-8,concluded that contaminants from CHL have migrated about one-quarter mile from the landfill,to wells 8/8A and wells 7/7 A,that new wells should be installed to detect whether contamination has migrated further,and that further studies would be needed to fully characterize the pattern of groundwater flow from the landfill.Norfolk also confirmed the existence of two northsouth trending bedrock fractures which could allow contaminated leachate from CHL to drain toward Brass Kettle Brook,a tributary to Lily Pond. Respectfully Submitted, John K.McNabb,Jr.,(Water Conmiission),(ex officio).Chairman Mark B.Bell,Vice Chairman James C.Kinch John K.Bryant (Conservation Commission)(ex officio^ John B.Chapman (Drainage Advisory Committee)(ex oificio) Thomas,C.Cook (Board of Health)(ex officio ) 173 PUBLIC SAFETY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE of the POLICE DEPARTMENT The newly revitalized Animal Control office under the Cohasset Police Department had an extremely productive year in 1999.The Animal Control office is a part-time operation; however,the Animal Control Officer (ACO)has managed to overcome several major obstacles and has established a role that serves the needs of the town in a limited time frame. A bare-bones office for the ACO was established in the basement of the Police Station to provide an operations center within the town.A Centrix telephone system with voice mail was established enabling the ACO to return calls from any location.The animal control office received approximately 900 calls last year for all types of animal-related problems and requests for assistance. The animal control vehicle,a 1991 police cruiser,was painted and lettered so as to make j it easily identifiable and to make the citizens of Cohasset aware of the presence of an ani- mal control operation in town. A Police Department web site (HYPERLINK http://www.cohassetpd.org www.cohas- setpd.org)was developed.On the "Animal Control"page all pertinent animal control information is provided,including a listing of services available,hours of operation,poli- cies of the Animal Control office,town leash laws and general information on wildlife and i other problems citizens might encounter.1 The Mariner newspapers were very cooperative in developing a public survey about coy- otes that inhabit the town,and the results were overwhelming.Because of the enormous number of telephone calls,the ACO was able to identify coyote habitat and follow their movements throughout the town. The feral cat problem on James Lane was brought to the attention of the Animal Control office.With the cooperation of the Board of Health a solution is being sought that will sat- isfy both the residents of that street and also keep the humane coalition satisfied that we are attempting to help the felines. A pooper-scooper law has been developed in conjunction with the Board of Health and will be implemented and enforced in the year 2000. 174 The Cohasset Rotary Club,sponsors of a road race every April,has been very generous in supplying the office with over 400 free leashes to hand out at the race and other town- sponsored events. Wildlife is still the biggest problem.The Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws regard- ing wildlife severely limit the town's ability to deal with this ongoing problem.Residents must accept the fact that wild animals are a consequence of residing in a rural communi- ty and that the wild animals will not respect persons or property boundaries.Wild ani- mals and the problems they create will continue to plague residents yearly. The year 2000 should be an exciting time in the Animal Control office.There are many new ideas and plans that can be implemented to make living in the Town of Cohasset,with or without pets,a very enjoyable experience. Please keep in mind that the Animal Control office has limited hours and a limited bud- get,but every effort will be made to respond to calls within a reasonable time period.The function of the Animal Control office is to assist our residents with whatever animal-relat- ed problems occur. Respectfully submitted, Paul W.Murphy,ACO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1999 continued in an unusual weather pattern that spared Cohasset from adverse weather. Coastal storms failed to materialize in any magnitude. Notwithstanding,your Emergency Management Program functioned in a state of readi- ness,well prepared for the unexpected. Continued thanks to all Town departments,employees,and volunteers for their continued support of emergency programs. Respectfully submitted, Arthur L.Lehr,Jr. Emergency Management Co-ordinator 175 FTRE DEPARTMENT I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Cohasset Fire Department for the year ending December 31,1999. A statistical analysis of the Department responses for the year is as follows: Building/Structure Fires 42 Brush/Outdoor Fires 34 Motor Vehicle Accidents 111 Motor Vehicle Fires 8 Medical Emergencies 658 Investigation 100 Inspection 459 Assistance 45 Miscellaneous 465 Total Medical Responses: 1,922 Total Incidents Basic Life Support Transports Advanced Life Support Transports Mutual Aid Rendered Mutual Aid Received 769 274 165 184 27 Mutual Aid with other Towns,for fires: Rendered Received 63 20 The Fire Department is currently operating with the following equipment: Engine 1 -1994 Pierce -1,750 G.RM.Pumping Engine Engine 2-1987 Pierce -1,250 G.RM.Pumping Engine Engine 3 -1979 Duplex -1,250 G.RM.Pumping Engine Ladder 1 -1978 Seagrave -100 foot Aerial Ladder Truck Forest 1 -1982 Ford -4 wheel drive -100 G.RM.pump Rescue 3 -1993 International Ambulance Car 20 -1995 Ford -4 wheel drive -Chief s Vehicle Rescue Craft -1993 Avon -14 ft.Inflatable/trailer 176 FIRE PREVENTION In November,the Fire Department was awarded $3,224 in Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.)Grant funds.The purpose of the S.A.F.E.Program is to educate students about the fire and health hazards of smoking-related materials.The S.A.F.E. Grant application was a combined effort between the Fire Department,School Department and Board of Health. In conclusion,I would like to extend to the Citizens of Cohasset,the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager and the Heads and Members of all Town Departments and Committees,my sincere thanks and appreciation for their assistance. To the Officers and Firefighters of the Department for their dedication and performance of duties,my sincere thanks and appreciation. Respectfully submitted, Roger W.Lincoln,Chief POLICE DEPARTMENT In accordance with the provisions of Article 3,Section 2,Paragraph D,of the By-laws of the Town of Cohasset,I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Cohasset Police Department.This report includes activities and statistical data from January 1,1999 through December 31,1999. Respectfully submitted, Brian W.Noonan,Chief of Police UNIFORM CRIME REPORT 1999 STATISTICS Offense Reported Robbery 1 Assaults 13 Breaking and Enterings 13 B&E or Larceny from MTV 4 Larceny 59 Larceny of MA^3 Vandalism 11^ Criminal Complaints Sought 94 177 Motor Vehicle Accidents Investigated Motor Vehicle Citations Issued Parking Tickets Issued Residential &Business Alarms Answered Stolen MA^'s Recovered Official Complaints Received Department Vehicles-Patrol Mileage Special Details Bicycle Patrol Hours 9-1-1 Calls Received Domestic Violence Cases Investigated FID Cards Issued LTC Issued/Renewed 139 1873 1324 410 1 7039 158213 1397 336 1329 29 28 62 RECORD OF ARRESTS 1999 Offense Male Assault &Battery Assault &Battery on Police Officer Breaking and Entering Open Gross Lewdness 7 1 2 1 Burning Dwelling By-Law Violation 1 1 Disorderiy Person Minors in Possession Liquor Motor Vehicle Violations 1 13 18 Operating Under Influence Alcohol Protective Custody Violation of Drug Laws Violation of Domestic Abuse Order 18 13 11 1 Warrants'30 Malicious Destruction Property Possession of Child Pornography Larceny of MA^ 1 1 2 Female 3 1 5 1 7 2 1 13 121 34 TOTAL ARRESTS 155 178 FEES RETURNED TO GENERAL FUND Court fines &assessments ^39,820.00 Parking Violations 23,980.00 Paid Detail Surcharge 9934.00 License Fees 1075.00 Requests for Police Reports 74 1 .00 False alarms/billing 775.00 TOTAL 76325.00 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS 1999 was a year of uncertainty about what to expect as the clock rolled from 1999 into 2000.Updating the Public Safety computer network began early in the year and after many hours spent installing updated software and hardware the in house system rolled into 2000 problem free.The Massachusetts Statewide Emergency Telecommunications Board had the Enhanced 911 system ready to perform flawlessly as far back as March. The Cohasset Police Department now has a website.If anyone has ideas for community information to post on the website please contact the Communication Supervisor at the police station.Please,check out the site www.cohassetpd.org . Respectfully submitted, David J.Weeks Communications Supervisor 179 PUBLIC WORKS CEMETERY STUDY COMMITTEE We have continued to work to expand Cohasset's existing cemeteries throughout 1999. The Beechwood Cemetery was reconfigured and confirmed to have 336 available graves. The Selectmen agreed in August to allow sales on a pre-need basis at the Beechwood Cemetery.Pre-need sales had been stopped over ten years ago. We also identified a potential new area at the Woodside Cemetery.Engineering work has been completed,resulting in a plan for nearly 900 new graves.We currently await Conservation Commission approval. Based on these two major developments,we feel confident that a solution to cemetery space for the next few generations is at hand. Respectfully submitted, Glenn A.Pratt Joseph L.Jerz Joseph M.Curley James H.Oilman Julianna D.Hassan GOVERNMENT ISLAND STUDY COMMITTEE The year 2000 will herald in the fifty-fourth anniversary of the purchase of what we know as Government Island.The Board of Selectmen (1946)was in favor of this "package"of 7.4 acres and presented the idea to the Townspeople who agreed with them.They bought it for $29,000.00 or about $3,900.00 per acre.Not a bad deal. The Government Island Study Committee (GISC)oversees this piece of property for the Town.We're an interested group of seven volunteers who make recommendations for actions to be taken to the Board of Selectmen who will,if necessary,go to Town Meeting for action by the voters YOU. During 1999 the following additions,changes,improvements to the Island have been made: •One of the original Fresnel Lenses used in Minot's Light (partial lens only)has been installed after long negotiations with the Coast Guard.Anyone interested in seeing the Replica,the Lens,and hearing a bit of history can contact any member of the Committee to agree on a convenient time to visit. 180 •A monument to the two assistant lightkeepers who perished when the first Minot's Light blew over has been erected.This was proposed and paid for by a private party and approved by the Board of Selectmen. •The normal,general maintenance of the Island goes on with good cooperation between Harold Litchfield,DPW Superintendent,his crew and the GISC. As has been stated many times,Cohasset has a "diamond in the rough"right here.No other Town has anything like Government Island.It is a haven for fishing,boating,sail- ing and enjoying. Please take some time to visit the area yourself,with your family -enjoy it -absorb the history that is right there. Respectfully submitted, Hamilton T.Tewksbury,Chairman. Constance M.Afshar Richard P.Barrow Robert M..Davenport Noel A.Ripley Peter G.Whitman John H.Winters EI,Harbor Master.. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1999 for the D.P.W.seemed to favor safety objectives.To that end we felt that the addi- tion of sidewalks on a newly widened King Street and Atlantic Avenue were both neces- sary and by all accounts seem to be welcomed by the townspeople.We will continue to plan for additional sidewalks in the future.Another safety project was to repair the play- ground equipment at the Deer Hill School.Other accomplishments include: •Enlarging the parking areas at Bancroft Hall and the Police/Fire Station. •Installed culvert on King Street. •Installed 71 feet of drainage pipe on Beechwood Street. •Began construction on a new office at the Recycling Facility. 181 •Constructed a new parking area for the Swim Center. During 1999 we also continued our annual basin cleaning,street sweeping,fence repairs, roadside mowing,tree trimming,vehicle and equipment maintenance.There were 50 internments at various town cemeteries.The hauling of our recyclables has increased sig- nificantly,keeping the tractor trailer busy.This process has shown a decrease in trans- portation costs for the town.However,the costs of solid waste continue to rise and the same is expected in the future. Chapter 90 provided funding for resurfacing sections of Jerusalem Road,Atlantic Avenue, King Street and Forest Avenue.Private way funds and D.P.W.manpower was used to resurface Hillside Drive,Ledge Way and a section of Fox Run.The sidewalk on Pleasant Street was also resurfaced. In the fall of 1999,the maintenance division was added to the Public Works Department. We feel that this addition will ensure that town buildings are properly cleaned and neces- sary repairs are made in a timely manner,ensuring a longer life span. In closing I would like to thank our employees,all other town employees and the mem- bers of the Recycling Committee for their help and our Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen for their continued support. Respectfully submitted, Harold W.Litchfield D.P.W.Superintendent 182 SEWER COMMISSION The year was an extremely busy one for the Sewer Commission.The first phase of the Central Cohasset sewer expansion project was the connection of the new elementary school to the system,and this was completed primarily in 1998 but closed out in 1999. The remainder of the project was approved by the state,issued for bid,and contracted,all in 1999.This is a $13.5 milHon construction job that will expand the existing central Sewer District,now serving approximately 250 equivalent dwelling units,to encompass 1000 equivalent dweUing units.The district will extend out Border Street to Scituate,pick up the Harbor-end of Atlantic Avenue,including the "Newtonville"district of town and Howard Gleason Road,and extend from Cushing Road up over the Hillside to Route 3 A. Two contracts are included,one to modernize and increase capacity of the treatment plants,and the other to do the mains and collectors in the streets.The Commission is actively in the planning process to extend the system still further,crossing 3A at Pond Street in order to connect the Lily Pond area.While all this was occurring,the two con- tracts in the North Cohasset District were in full swing.The members of the Sewer Commission would like to thank our fellow citizens for their cooperation and patience while all this construction was in process. North Cohasset Contract #1,the extension of mains throughout the new North Cohasset Sewer District,was completed in the summer,with the punch Ust carrying over to year's end.Contract #la,the connecting piping and pumping units installed on private proper- ty,was also completed at year's end.The North Cohasset system serves over 330 equiva- lent dwelling units.Because of the ledge prevalent in North Cohasset,a force main sew- erage system is used,with pumping units at each house.This allows shallower trenching and minimizes the expense of ledge removal.The system leads to a pump station at West Comer,shared with Hingham,and thence on to the Hull Wastewater Treatment Plant,in accordance with Cohasset's November 26,1996 Intermunicipal Agreement with Hull. Since the house pumps are usually adjacent to homes,contract #la involved extensive work on private property.Accordingly,easements were provided on the private property to acconMnodate the town work. In other business,the Commission closed out its infiltration/inflow improvement project, which required re-doing a portion of the work by the contractor based on our analysis of TV inspection of the new pipe lining.Our contract for plant operation expired on October 31,so the Commission prepared a bid specification for a new three-year contract.This was issued for bidding and won by the existing operator,PSG,which the Commission feels is doing an excellent job,especially in view of the ongoing construction at the plant. At the beginning of the year,a letter amendment dated December 17,1998 to the Second Amended Final Judgement was signed with the State Attorney General's office,and sub- sequently ratified at the Annual Town Meeting.This allowed addition of the Lily Pond District and required a water quality study of Little Harbor to determine the extent of pol- lution originating from leaching fields.The study is being done jointly with the Board of Health and the Selectmen,and is under way.At the same Town Meeting,$1.3 million was appropriated for the Lily Pond Project. 183 Edward M.Guild,longtime Chairman of the Sewer Conmiission,did not run for re-elec- tion this April,after sixteen years of service.Mr.Guild was instrumental in the planning and implementation of our major sewer expansion.We are grateful that he continues to assist the board for special tasks as a voluntary "Associate Sewer Conmiissioner." As noted in the Commission's report for the year 1998,the Commissioners,at their own personal expense,asked for an independent judgement as to the awarding authority for town sewer contracts.The Norfolk Superior Court found in favor of the Board of Selectmen,and although we do not consider this decision in the best interest of the town, the matter is now closed. Respectfully submitted, Raimund G.Vanderweil Jr.,Chairman Henry A.Rattenbury,Vice Chairman Raymond Kasperowicz,Clerk BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS In 1999,Commissioner Richard Muncey was reelected to the Board of Water Commissioners.Commissioner John McNabb was elected Chairman,Robert E. Kasameyer was elected \^ce-Chairman,and Richard Muncey was re-elected Clerk. American Anglian continued as the contract service operator of the Cohasset Water Department under its three-year contract.The Water Commission is very pleased with the excellent service provided to our ratepayers by American Anglian,Water Superintendent George Hawksley,and the entire Water Department staff. The Water Department's distribution system,which provides water for domestic con- sumption and fire protection for about 90%of the residents of Cohasset,encompasses approximately 36 miles of water mains,2,372 service connections,and 315 hydrants. During calendar year 1999,a total of approximately 240,000,000 gallons of water were produced and pumped to the distribution system. Our fiscal position continues to be sound.The Water Commission continued to be entire- ly self-supporting from water rates and user charges,after paying off the long-standing loan from the Town as of June 30,1998. 184 Unlike virtually every other town in Southeastern Massachusetts,we did NOT have to impose a mandatory or voluntary outside watering ban during the serious drought in the summer of 1999,which was one of the worst droughts in the last 40 years.We survived this drought without a water ban because of the vast capacity of the Aaron River Reservoir,which impounds about 323 million gallons of water,and because of the replacement and rehabilitation of water mains since the water emergency of 1994 has enabled us to reliably deliver this water to all our ratepayers. During 1999,the Water Department distribution staff was kept very active marking out water mains and service connections for the ongoing sewer construction project,which is still continuing through the year 2000. LONG RANGE PLANNING.In 1999,the Water Conmiission started the process to develop a comprehensive long-range plan which encompasses all three key components of the Water Department:the watershed and sources of water supply,the water treatment plant,and the water distribution system. DISTRIBUTION.While a 10-year plan,designed by Tutela Engineering,for rehabilita- tion of the water distribution system,is currently under way,we will work during 2000 to revise the plan to provide for a 20-year capital maintenance plan for the distribution sys- tem.At the December 6 Special Town Meeting,we received authorization to develop a computerized database of the water system,utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)and Computer Aided Design (CAD),so we can better locate water mains and ser- vice connections and better manage our capital maintenance program.We also received authorization to replace undersized water mains on Stevens Lane and Holly Lane,and to begin a program to replace valves and gates.We applied for zero-interest loans from the state Water Supply State Revolving Fund (SRF)program for the remaining projects in the current long range plan,but unfortunately,none of our requested projects were provided funding under the program. TREATMENT PLANT.At the end of 1999 we hired an engineering firm,Weston & Sampson,to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the water treatment plant in the first few months of 2000,and to prepare a 20-year capital maintenance plan for the treatment plant.Since the water plant is over 20 years old,and still contains a number of original components,there is a need to develop a preventative maintenance program as well as considering whether design changes are needed to meet current and future expected reg- ulatory changes to improve the quality of the treated water. WATERSHED PROTECTION.Through the $45,000 grant from the state,Norfolk Environmental will prepare a Water Supply Protection Plan and a 20-year watershed pro- tection plan for the Water Department.This plan will review potential threats to watershed quality,land use in the watershed areas,changes in local water protection regulations that may be needed,and recommend a regular watershed monitoring program. NEW WATER STORAGE TANK.During 1999,we made substantial progress on one of our major priorities,the construction of a second water storage tank on Scituate Hill.After 185 selecting a suitable site near the top of Scituate Hill,on May 19 we took by eminent domain the necessary land for the tank,a temporary construction easement,and for the pipeline to the tank.On August 16,we received the necessary height variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals,along with other needed variances from area and width require- ments,and frontage.We then received Site Plan Approval from the Planning Board,after consultation with the Design Review Board.On October 8,Tutela Engineering submitted our application to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for Plan Approval,which is the last approval needed before we can go out to bid.We expect to receive Plan Approval in January 2000,and then put the project to bid.Since it usually takes about 12 months after going out to bid to complete an engineering project of this size,we expect to put the new water storage tank on line by January 2001. Y2K PREPAREDNESS.In December,1998,we adopted a Y2K Action Plan.During 1999,we followed through on this Plan,by hiring Utilistar to do a comprehensive Y2K inventory and audit of the water plant.This audit identified a small number of Y2K defi- ciencies,which have been remedied.Our major identified Y2K problem was in our billing software,which delayed the completion of our August billing until the Y2K bug was cor- rected.Along with our contract operator,American Anglian,we have devised a contin- gency plan that includes having a second stand-by generator on hand from December 15 -March 15.This second generator is a diesel generator in case an interruption in natural gas occurs the same time as a blackout,since our emergency generator runs off a natural gas pipeline that may be subject to Y2K related problems.On New Year's Eve,American AngUan staffed the plant at midnight,December 31,and tested all systems prior to start- ing plant operations in the morning of January 1. FIRE HYDRANTS.At the December 6 Special Town Meeting,we received authorization to replace 20 fire hydrants.This authorization will be the first year of an annual fire hydrant replacement program,which is needed because some hydrants are of obsolete design (although they can still be used),or have various mechanical problems.All fire hydrants are tested every year,and have been recently inventoried and painted.While the Town Meeting voted in 1999 to budget only about 50%of the funds needed to pay the annual emergency services fee due to the Water Department,the Water Conmiission con- siders this reduction to be a loan to the Town. WATERSHED PROTECTION.The Water Commission has been taking steps to protect the quality of the watershed that provides the source of public drinking water for the peo- ple of Cohasset: Norfolk Environmental has investigated the potential threats from the Arrowwood devel- opment,which is located in Scituate on the shores of the Aaron River Reservoir,and are considering what steps to take to reduce or eliminate the potential adverse effects the development may pose to the water supply. The Water Commission received authorization at the December 6,1999 Special Town Meeting to install three monitoring wells between Lily Pond and the Cohasset Heights landfill (CHL),which closed on July 2,1998,to further determine the potential threat 186 posed by CHL to the water supply.Even though CHL is closed,it will still produce con- taminated leachate for at least 20-30 years that could negatively impact the Lily Pond watershed. In 1999,CHL submitted its proposed final closure/post-closure plan to the state.The Water Commission submitted comments on the plan,through Norfolk Environmental,and recommended to DEP that the closure plan include a requirement that CHL dig a ground- water diversion trench around the landfill to retain all contaminated leachate onto the landfill property and prevent it fi-om draining into the Lily Pond Watershed. The Water Commission continued to investigate other potential sources of contamination, and in 1999 submitted an application to the DEP Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)pro- gram,which provides funds to review remediation plans for hazardous waste sites,for the former Brown's Auto Body at Depot Court (where there is an underground plume of gaso- line). WELLFIELDS.We continued to work toward the reactivation of our two wellfields,the Elms Meadow Wellfield and the Sohier Street Wellfield.Both wellfields are officially list- ed by the state as emergency sources of public drinking water supply.An engineering investigation of both wellfields supervised by Tutela Engineering demonstrated that both wellfields can produce excellent quality water,and of sufficient quantity to be useful as a partial backup water supply,or to assist in times of high demand.The state,through funds provided by the federal Source Water Assessment Program,will be conducting a Zone II delineation for the Elms Meadow Wellfield in 2000,which will allow us to reactivate the wellfield at a reduced cost for that required study.Tutela is currently calculating the costs needed to determine a new location for the Sohier Street wells,which are too close to the Greenbush Railroad right of way,and the Water Commission then plans to present those cost estimates to the MBTA and request that the MBTA pay the cost for relocating the wells as part of their mitigation measures,if the raikoad is reactivated. PUBLIC EDUCATION.In 1999 we initiated two public education programs to help keep the ratepayers informed: In February,we initiated a regular newsletter,"Your Water Department",in water bills,to keep ratepayers informed with their quarterly bills of the programs and activities of the Water Department. On October 16,we produced our first "Water Quality Report"to comply with the EPA's new requirement for every water supplier to provide annual consumer confidence reports, and mailed it to every household in Cohasset,and placed it for public review at the library. Town Hall,and at the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant.This Report,written by the Water Commission and produced by Norfolk Environmental,included a map of the sources of our water supplies and watershed areas,information about water quality,and information about our current programs to improve the water treatment plant and distribution system and to protect watershed quality.Starting in 2000,this Report must be produced and sent out by July 1 each year. 187 WATER QUALITY.In the Water Quality Report,we reported that the water delivered to the tap was safe to drink in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.We reported that only four contaminants were detected in 1998 (the required reporting peri- od),all below regulatory limits -total trihalomethanes (TTHM's),fluoride (which we are required to add to the water),nitrate,and turbidity.We noted that there are two water qual- ity problems,discolored water and total trihalomethanes,that are a priority to be addressed,and that we were working to reduce TTHM's (already low)by continuing to clean water pipes and to reduce chlorination as much as possible.Discolored water is caused by accumulated sediment in water pipes,which we will be able to fully address once we put the second water storage tank on line (by early 2001)and are able to start an annual flushing program for the distribution system to remove the accumulated sediment. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.During calendar year 1999,we per- formed the following distribution system improvements: Ripley Road -replaced about 1,600 feet of 4-inch and 6-inch pipe with new 10-inch water pipes Smith Place -installed 620 feet of new 8-inch pipe to complete a loop and replaced 590 feet 6-inch pipe with 8-inch Gushing Road -replaced 315 feet of 6-inch pipe with new 8-inch pipe; Spring Street -installed 360 feet of new 8-inch pipe to complete a loop. Norman Todd Road (from Todd Lane west to Beechwood Street)-installed 740 feet of new 8 inch pipe to complete a loop; Scofield Road -installed about 130 feet of new 8-inch pipe from Route 3 A to the existing dead-end main on Scofield road to complete a loop. Church Street -installed over 440 feet of new 8-inch pipe to improve connections. King Street (from North Main Street to Route 3 A)-replaced about 1,300 feet of 8 inch pipe with new 12-inch pipe (this work will be completed in Spring,2000). LEAKS FIXED.In 1999,the Water Department fixed many leaking water mains and pipes,many resulting from the ongoing sewer construction,including the following streets:Ganmions Road,Linden Drive,Jerusalem Road,Depot Court,Pond Street,Linden Drive,Newtonville Lane,Stockbridge Street,Stanton Road,Rust Way,Arrowwood Street,Tupelo Road,Old Pasture Road,Buttonwood Lane,James Lane,King Street, Lantern Lane,North Main Street,Border Street and Otis Ave.,Beach Street and Highland Avenue,Smith Place and Ripley Road,and Ash Street.We also replaced a broken valve on Summer Street to assist in the ongoing drainage project. 188 NORFOLK SN'/}RONK'ENTA, '2**B»OADty/>r (f>'lie) PA YSHAt/UA •-503-B22-5SD0 OCTOBER -9.1999 jOr>N K.UcNABe. R,CHARD 2 vu\C£y.ClER'' CONCLUSION.1999 was the 50th year of the operation by an elected Water Commission of the Cohasset Water Department,which was purchased by the Town of Cohasset from the private Cohasset Water Company in 1949.Since those early begin- nings,the water system has progressed from a few shallow hand-driven wells which served just a small part of the Town and an open reservoir to an abundant surface water and ground water supply that should be sufficient to serve the needs of Cohasset for decades to come. Our principal challenges in the new century are to properly maintain and rehabilitate the existing town-wide system of water mains,gates,and valves,to ensure the reliable deliv- ery of good quality water to all our customers,to rehabilitate and maintain the Lily Pond Water Treatment Plant,and to protect the quality of the watershed areas that provide the sources of water supply.The Water Commission intends to meet these challenges through the design and implementation of long-range plans to ensure that the Water Department can meet the water supply needs of the Town through the next century. The Board of Water Commissioners and the Cohasset Water Department would like to thank all of the town officials,boards,and committees who have assisted the Water Department and the Board throughout the year.We will continue to seek improvements in the water system for the benefit of all the ratepayers and taxpayers. Respectfully submitted, John K.McNabb,Jr.,Chairman Robert E.Kasameyer,Vice-Chairman Richard D.Muncey,Clerk 190 HUMAN SERVICES COHASSET HOUSING AUTHORITY The Cohasset Housing Authority is a public agency with a five member Board of Commissioners,four of whom stand for town election and the remaining Commissioner appointed by the Governor. Commissioner Term Expires John D.Muncey,Chairman 2001 Ralph Perroncello,Vice Chairman 2002 Ann C.Barrett 2004 Stephen F.Wigmore 2000 Richard J.Silvia,Governor's Appointee 1997 (The Governor's Appointee remains in the position until such time as a new Commissioner is appointed.) The Cohasset Housing Authority has a staff of three: Marilyn A.LeBlanc,Administrator Earlene A.Graver,Housing Clerk James V.Mascioli,Maintenance. According to the bylaws,the Board of Commissioners meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and holds its annual meeting in June. Cohasset's subsidized housing inventory includes state units numbering sixty-four of the Chapter 667 Elderly/Disabled housing located at 60 Elm Street,and twelve units of Chapter 689 Special Needs housing located at 72,74 and 76 Elm Street.The seventy- eight state units are subsidized by the Department of Housing and Community Development.The thirty-one federally subsidized Section 8 Program units provide rental assistance for families and are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.Our annual subsidies are granted upon successful annual-semi-annual reviews of management and regulatory compliance. Eligibility standards for our Elderly/Disabled complex,Harborview,were changed in 1998.The maximum allowable income cannot exceed $32,100 and the age for admission is sixty. 191 The grants received from the state are in varying states of progress: 1.The grant to reconfigure the walkways has progressed and a designer has been chosen.We anticipate that plans will be approved in the early spring and con- struction will begin in summer. 2.The upgrade of the fire alarm system has been approved.The next step is to fol- low the public bid process for a contractor. 3.The renovation of the front porch at 72 Elm Street has progressed to the point of a contractor being chosen and construction should begin in the early spring. 4.Also,at 72 Elm Street,an abandoned oil tank has been removed to comply with state regulation. 5.The renovation of the balconies and wing walls at Harborview has been funded and we anticipate that will go forward during the sunmier or early fall. The Board of Commissioners continues to schedule goal setting sessions to review and update policies and procedures and to further research opportunities to create affordable housing for those with greatest need. Respectfully submitted, John D.Muncey,Chairman Ralph Perroncello,Vice Chairman Ann C.Barrett,Treasurer Stephen F.Wigmore,Asst.Secretary Richard J.Silvia,Asst.Treasurer COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS The Council on Elder Affairs is pleased to submit its Annual Report for the year ending December 1999.The Elder Affairs has again seen a tremendous growth in the number of elders requesting our services.These requests are coming from many sources,including adult children,who have concerns about their aging parents living in town.Due to the recent cuts in home health care services,we are also experiencing the fallout from elders who no longer are eligible to receive home care services.Many of these seniors are living alone and are at a loss as to where to turn.We are very pleased to have the expertise of Carol Barrett,who has 24 years of nursing experience,as Outreach Coordinator.She helps to clarify what is available and she advocates for those who wish to remain independent in their own home.The senior population of our town is also growing as more and more 192 residents are turning 60 years of age.It is interesting to note that the largest increase we have seen is in the 85+population.These frail elders are usually living in their homes independently but are very dependent on services such as transportation and Outreach.As we enter the twenty-first century,it is critical that the town takes a realistic look at the ser- vices we provide today and what will be needed in the next ten years. We need to not only maintain the current services,but also plan for the future needs of the faster growing segment of the town population that we will be serving. The following is a brief overview of the past year: Information and referral:Units of Services FY 7/98 -6/99 4,219 Trained staff and volunteers answer the telephones and provide information and referrals to seniors,their families,and outside agencies. Transportation:Units of Services Town 7 passenger Van 63 people =1,144 rides Shared Van 94 people =946 rides Medical Van 81 people =502 rides (Jan.99-Nov.99) Map 5 9 people =40 rides The Ride 39 people =391 rides The Elder Affairs operates three vans (two lift-equipped);one shared with the Town of Hingham.We also coordinate with many contracted service providers for transportation to Boston hospitals.The Town's seven-passenger van provide transportation to local med- ical appointments,food shopping.Senior Center meals and activities,church services and banking,etc.Transportation is provided on a priority basis for medical appointments.The Outreach Coordinator has made medical needs assessment before the first ride,based upon need assessments of Cohasset seniors done by various agencies.Transportation has been identified as the number one need of Cohasset senior citizens. We thank Dick Avery and all the FISH Drivers for their continued support in helping seniors with on-going need for medical driving assistance to South Shore towns and espe- cially Boston. We also have a wonderful pool of volunteer drivers who are willing to drive the Senior Shuttle six days a week,including Sundays,to church services. In January 1999,we received our Dodge Wheelchair-Hft-equipped van that has seen increased use for medical appointments within a 15-mile radius.Cohasset was grateful to South Shore Elder Services,Inc.for this van plus the title HIB Grant enabling the CEA to hire a part-time van driver for the first year. The third van that we share with Hingham is now five years old and this van are also hand- icapped-accessible.The primary use is to take people to and from lunch at the Center,and for out-of-town shopping and recreational trips to Boston,museums,and social and edu- cational trips. 193 If we have calls for people needing a handicapped-accessible van and their appointment is beyond the 15-niile radius,we use the Medical Access Program (Map 5).This service is provided by Bill's Taxi and is under a federal grant from South Shore Elder Services. We also make referrals to the FISH program;this service provides transportation in pri- vate cars,mostly to Boston hospitals,non-handicapped-accessible.The MBA's "The Ride"has also helped by servicing 39 people,giving 391 rides to doctors,churches,or a visit to a friend,etc.This year we have seen a tremendous increase in requests for trans- portation,and are grateful for all volunteer and paid drivers and agencies who have given their time to help bridge the gaps in one area that is growing faster than we ever expect- ed.Special thanks are due to Hamilton T.Tewksbury,James Donohue,Carol Barrett, Marion Smith,and Elizabeth Cossette.The Transportation Committee consists of Rev. Gary Ritts,Carol Barrett,Dick Avery,Kearin Dunn,Ham Tewksbury,and Patricia Sargent.Their accomplishments this year included establishing guidelines in the follow- ing areas: Medical Van Usage Policy Sunday Church Rides Van Rider Policy Van Driver Policy Future grants for Transportation Outreach:Units of services:72 unduplicated visits and 30 duplicated visits (Jan -Nov. 99).A Telephone Reassurance Program was initiated in January 1999,and there are 12 to 15 elders being called daily Monday through Fridays.The service provided by our expe- rienced Outreach Coordinator has seen a tremendous growth.In addition to the number of clients and calls that have continued to increase,the nature of the problems have changed.With a mobile society,oftentimes elders are left without family to turn to and know they can receive help when they call CEA.Carol Barrett needs to be applauded for all her extra time and effort in taking care of the growing needs of Cohasset's elderly pop- ulation.Our goal next year is to work with town departments to implement the T.R.I.A.D. Program. Housing Committee:The Council on Elder Affairs Housing Committee under the direc- tion Barbara Anglin and John Coe adopted the following mission statement: To research options for Cohasset homeowners,age 55 and over,who one day may no longer physically or financially be able to maintain their single-family home.The desired goal is to identify additional in-town options allowing Cohasset seniors to remain in the community,in their homes or other housing,which they might other- wise be forced to leave.(Adapted from the Scituate "Accessory Dwellings"bylaw.) The housing committee met eleven times plus five additional sub-committee meetings to work on a housing survey to gather information from resident seniors. The conmiittee looked at what other towns are developing for their seniors and compared zoning issues for in-law apartments with various towns.They gathered and compared 194 housing surveys used in other towns to assess housing needs;heard from our building inspector and assessor that their departments often hear of a need from senior homeown- ers for tax and financial relief;and we have compiled a housing survey,and held a Housing Issues Forum for the Council members. A final report with exhibits was presented to the Selectmen in November.The McCormick Institute of U-Mass Boston will use the survey tool we developed to conduct a housing needs study for the Town of Cohasset.December's Special Town Meeting approved the expense and the selectmen appointed a Senior Housing Committee to follow through with the study and come up with solutions to the problem. Senior Center:(20.738) This past year,we again saw some new and innovative programs begun at the Senior Center.They included a Caring for Elders At Home,Board Training,and the Bowling, Bridge,Caregivers Support Group,Chi Gong,Coffee Cafe,Computer training,"Easy Does It"with Ginni,Firming &Toning with Marion,Foot Care Clinics,Gourmet Club, Knitting,Men's Breakfast Club,Seminars for Seniors,Soup's On,Special Events,Step Aerobics with Mary Jane,Tours,Water Aerobics,weekly speakers after the Tuesday lun- cheons.Van Driver Training,Drivers'Education Program with the Registry of Motor Vehicles,and 55 Alive with A.A.R.R The weekly luncheons have seen a steady increase thanks to Nancy Barrett and Margaret Casey;2,475 meals last year and 1,275 meals served in the first six months of the year.Margaret has arranged weekly speakers that are very interesting on a wide range of subjects from health issues to safety concerns.The Coffee Cafe averages 15 to 20 people every week.People love the home made goodies and the local chat!In addition to our weekly class schedule,we also sponsor many day trips to the theater,museums,luncheons at local restaurants,etc.These day trips provide much needed outings for many people who don't have other means of transportation or are caregivers who do not have the luxury of participating in overnight trips.Social iso- lation is a major problem for many of elderly;thus,it is critical to provide them with ade- quate space where they can interact with one another.Our Senior Center is open every day from 8:30 to 4:00PM,Monday through Friday,and we provide weekend transportation to Sunday churches. Newsletter-Vista Units (15.000) Each month 1,300 copies of the Senior Vista Newsletter are mailed and distributed to local stores.Library,doctors'offices,senior housing,churches and banks by volunteers.Each person over the age of sixty receives a copy directly by mail to their home.This newslet- ter provides current information about programs,classes,Outreach,recipes,and health updates.During the past year,Carol Dieffenbach took on the challenge to make this the best possible newsletter.Carol's goals for the newsletter included mailing it out on time, accuracy,and making it aesthetically pleasing.To date she has accomplished all three! Our future goal includes better communication with the local Mariner news and we hope to have more articles appear in the Patriot Ledger.We must conmiunicate with our com- munity. 195 Shine (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) We now have two trained SHINE counselors providing seniors and their families with cur- rent information on various health insurance issues.The SHINE Program also provides various health educational forums that deal with the ongoing changes in Medicare and the new rulings concerning HMO's.This is a free service to the town and the volunteers are trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.Our counselors are Carol Barrett and Eleanor Smith. Intergenerational programs (eight programs this past year) The Elder Affairs Board remains dedicated to continuing the Intergenerational Programs with the school system of Cohasset.The programs cover a wide range of interest.The Osgood 3^"grade students shared a luncheon at the Center with planned entertainment four or five times a year.Each project was different,very well thought out and all offered an individual performance by the students.The High School Seniors (4 students)prepared and served strawberry shortcake in June to 50 people and the eighth grade students,and on their own with the teacher's assistance,prepared dinner at the Center in early spring, 1999.We also enjoyed a spring program with the Senior/Cadette Troop 4773 Girl Scouts at the Bancroft Hall Lightkeepers House with an historical presentation on Amelia Earhart.All of these programs are very special and important to keep the young and old in touch with each other. Volunteer Opportunities (150) During the past year we honored over 150 dedicated volunteers who give so much to their community.In review of the past year,volunteers have given 5,567 documented hours to the Center.This total would be counted as $33,402 at the minimum wage.Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back something to the community and the CEA is grateful for the generous people who choose to help us. Four Wonderful Senior Aides,Virginia Anderson,Nancy Barrett,Betty Brooke,and Addie McGrath have given so much to our workforce at the Center and it is an extra bonus to the town. In Memoriam:W^th all the many gifts we have here in town,over the past year we experienced some of the greatest losses.We are all saddened and wish to acknowledge the work of four wonderful people:Without T.Gerard Keating,who for many years held so many positions with the Board as well as with the town we would never have had a Senior Center.Ray Buckley made us aware of the need for specialized van services. Without Ray,we would never have realized the need for a mobility assistance program. With his advice,we purchased the van in 1992.In addition,we all miss Libby Pompeo, and Ann Leonard,who for fifteen years supported each event the C.E.A.hosted.Always with their cheerful faces,such enthusiastic people,they were more than willing to offer support in every way that needed to be done.We all will miss them in the future for the great work and love. The Council wishes to thank all the organizations and participants involved in the fol- lowing activities;aerobics,bowling,bridge,computer classes,foot care program,hair- dressing services,housing options,nutrition program,nursing services.Senior Tea, SHARE,SHINE,and Vista. 196 In conclusion,the members of the board of directors could not carry out its mission if not for its dedicated staff,volunteers,the schools,churches,local business,and civic organi- zations.We thank the South Shore Community Center and many town employees who continually support our efforts as we strive to enhance the quality of life for the seniors of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen R.Bryanton,Director December 1999 fflSTORICAL COMMISSION The inventory of houses in Cohasset continues,and David Wadsworth has done a monu- mental job in nearly completing the large undertaking of the inventory.Books containing the inventory are available to the pubUc. Ham Tewksbury has been hard at work completing assembly of the Fresnel Lens in the Minot's Light Replica at Government Island.It is being secured in place with the help of South Shore Vo-Tech School and Nelson Pratt. Thanks to Bob Martin,his storefront window has had a number of historical displays of Cohasset.Ham Tewksbury has been coordinating this project.The Cohasset Newspaper store has been selling Minot's Light tee shirts and sweatshirts for the Commission,and they have kept our sales active. We are pleased that Becky Bates-McArthur has accepted the job of Secretary for the Historical Commission.Ellen Freda is working on the task of nominations for the National Register of Historic Places.The most recent property accepted by the National Register is the Josephine Hagerty House,designed by Walter Gropius. The last remaining sign for the Captains'Walk has been completed and we are now ready to have the porcelain sign made that will briefly detail the history of Minot's Ledge Lighthouse. We meet the second Monday of each month at Town Hall.We welcome visitors and input from concerned citizens.Our central purpose is to maintain the flavor and historical integrity of the Town of Cohasset. Respectfully submitted, Noel A.Ripley,Chairman 197 PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LffiRARY The Trustees of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library defined their goals in fiscal 1999,in addi- tion to a well managed library,to be technology enhancement,maintenance of the exist- ing building,and the progranmiing and design of the new library at the old Joseph Osgood School. After research and considering several proposals,our Director,Janet Husband,recom- mended the installation of MediaOne as the library's Internet provider.This has been accomplished and now three computers are currently delivering this service.Staff is being trained to do research and assist patrons with these computers in addition to their other duties. Our staff was diminished this year by the death of Nancy Knight.Nancy had been with the Paul Pratt Memorial Library for 29 years and is greatly missed by staff,family and patrons. The Investment Advisory Committee,chaired by Barbara Power,again reconmiended a conservative investment policy and a "take-out"rate of 4%and that policy was adopted by the board.The library Trustees continue also to be grateful to their volunteer advisors and for donations of cash and stock received this year.The return on this generosity helps maintain library services. The Friends,chaired this year by Linda Wakeman,continued to enhance every aspect of library services.In particular,book purchases,fund raising,volunteer service at the desk to help with our increased circulation,payment for the Museum passes that save towns- people thousands of dollars,purchase of computers together with software and training, and monies toward hiring a top flight interior designer,Jane Lucas,are worthy of note. Finally,the library Trustees took the next step to convert the old Joseph Osgood School to a new library and retained Burt,Hill,Kosar Rittelmann Associates as architects for the project.Designs,construction drawings and estimates are in the process of completion and the Trustees now await publication of the new guidelines by the Massachusetts Board of Library Conmiissioners so the Town of Cohasset can apply for state reimbursement. The Trustees look forward to the year 2000 in which we hope to finalize designs,apply for state aid,raise private funds,and present Town Meeting with a completed plan for a new library. Respectfully submitted. Patience Garrick Towle,Trustee 198 THE RECREATION COMMISSION It gives us great pleasure to report to residents the activities of their Recreation Commission for the year 1999. During the year,approximately 5,500 individuals of all ages participated in a variety of structured programs,activities and events.While budget restrictions persist,our latitude of use of the Revolving Account Fund for 100%Self-Supporting Programs are continu- ing under this Financial Mechanism,causing no impact upon taxpayers.Via the Recreation Commission's policy to charge an Administrative Service Fee charge to all R.A.F.programs,taxpayers are reimbursed for the costs and time encumbrances of R.A.F. Program operations.That is,the A.S.F.revenues produced via Administrative Service Fees,coupled with budget sponsored program fees,service fees and charges that reim- burses taxpayers for the budget of their Recreation Commission.Only revenue on deposit in the General Fund can be considered recapitalization revenue. During Fiscal Year 1999,ending June 30,1999,the Recreation Commission produced for the General Fund $38,909.55.$2,600.00 was produced for use by the Conunission via grants and matching grant funds.Concurrently,$66,803.19 was transacted via Revolving Account Funds for 100%Self-Supporting via fees charged participants for a variety of services.Approximately another $180,000.00 was transacted via other and direct Self- Supporting Financial systems during FY.1999,manifesting a collective $288,312.74 of recreational services to residents.These figures do not include the thousands of man- hours that are annually donated by hundreds of residents,in support of a variety of pro- gram operations. Municipal recreation is for the benefit of all residents and we continue to direct our efforts towards assurance of equal access and opportunity to the entire community.To this end, a specific and calculated portion of revenue was not collected this year from residents who were temporarily unable to pay full fee charges for services.In many instances time was volunteered in lieu of full fee payments,benefitting the department and participants of programs. Programming represents only one of the responsibilities,duties,and functions as pre- scribed and conferred upon the Recreation Commission by both Massachusetts General Laws and By-Laws of the Town.Continuing efforts are focused upon upgrading and ren- ovating existing outdoor recreational facilities under jurisdiction of the Commission. It has been and continues to be,through a blending of private and public resources and funding,that most facilities have been upgraded and/or renovated.Numerous Town departments and officials have continued to support our efforts in this area,for which we remain enormously grateful. The seven member,elected board of the Recreation Commissioners volunteer their ser- vices to the town and department,meeting regularly in order to discuss a wide spectrum 199 of topics relative to the leisure needs and pursuits of all residents.Further,the Commissioners establish policy,and provide departmental direction,support,and assis- tance.Each meeting is publicly posted at least one week prior to date and residents are cordially invited to attend and participate in any meeting.Essential to our proper func- tion,and absolutely vital towards success,is the ability to remain responsive to the dynamic community needs.We consider your input and feedback our most important source of guidance. Degree of community interest and support for recreational and leisure-time services can directly be measured by two essential factors.First and most logically,interest is mea- sured by the level of participation by residents in various services.Secondly and perhaps as important,interest and support is readily recognizable by the extraordinary numbers of volunteers who donate their time,efforts and expertise in conduct with a number of our programs,events and activities. The Recreation Commission wishes to acknowledge gratitude to the many individuals, civic and business organizations,school and sports groups,Town boards,committees and departments who have lent their support and assistance in our efforts to best serve the recreational and leisure needs of residents of all ages.While too numerous to mention each name,none are forgotten and all are sincerely appreciated and thanked. Respectfully submitted, Richard R Barrow,Chairman Mary K.Muncey,Vice-Chairman Anthony J.Carbone,Secretary Lillian M.Curley Stephen C.Endris David R.Marks Thomas W Wigmore John M.Worley,Director SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE The Social Service League,under contract with the Board of Health,provides public health nursing services to the Town of Cohasset.These free services include:monthly Keep Well Clinics at the Senior Luncheon and Harborview Senior Citizen Housing which are open to all Town residents regardless of age;adult inununization programs;tuberculin testing;diabetic and hypertension screenings;conmiunicable disease follow-up;and gen- eral health consultations.Our nursing office is also responsible for the distribution and auditing of all childhood vaccines provided to local physicians by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.Our office is located at 16 Highland Avenue (at St. Stephen's Church)and our walk-in clinic hours are:Monday,Wednesday and Friday,dur- ing the hours of 8:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.,and 12:30 p.m.to 1:30 p.m. 200 Programs sponsored by the Social Service League and the Cohasset Board of Health this year include:"Coping with Cancer"in March;an "Immunization Update"in April; Community Health Fair in May;"Breast Health and Associated Issues"in September;and the Mobile Diagnostics mammography van in October.We have also started local Pandemic Flu Planning with other town agencies,as directed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We thank all our volunteers who have assisted us this year and acknowledge all in the conmiunity who have supported us with donations in 1999. Activity Attendance Keep Well Clinics 317 Adult Immunizations 1081 Diabetic Screening 135 Cholesterol Screening 100 Mobile Mammography Van 12 Health Fair 100+ Lazy Eye Screening (ongoing) Lead Screening (ongoing) Tuberculin Testing 31 Hypertension Screening 688 Communicable Disease follow-up 14 Home Nursing \^sits 204 Office Nursing \^sits 677 Total Nursing Visits 881 Respectfully submitted, Judith E.Fitzsinmions,R.N.,P.H.N. 201 YOUTH RESOURCES COMMITTEE It is with distinct pleasure that the Youth Resources Committee submits its Annual Report to residents of Cohasset. During 1999 our primary focus has been transforming the town's old highway garage into a Teen Center for Cohasset youth. To this end we have dedicated much time and effort raising funds for this work.Upon taking control of the building during early 1999,we found that the existing utilities,wiring and plumbing,had to be stripped and completely redone.While the Garage project pre- sented numerous challenges to overcome,we were able to persevere via the enormous generosities of many residents,organizations and businesses. The Garage will be open during late 1999,available to the youth of Cohasset as a teen center.We expect that the on-going costs of operation can eventually be satisfied via rev- enues produced from various activities and events held at the Garage. The youth of Cohasset and members of the Youth Resources Committee wish to extend their most sincere gratitude to the numerous residents,business organizations,town boards,officials and departments who have generously donated money,time,effort,mate- rials and supplies towards our project. Respectfully submitted, John M.Worley,Chairman 202 Graduates,Class of 1999 Danielle Marie Anderson Michael Wing Baird Tcdd Michael Bestick Tiffany Marie Bolster Gregory Anderson Boyne Anthony Ellis Bramblett Catherine Elizabeth Brister Devin Patrick Buick Jami Hayden Butman Lucius Keating Caldwell Susana Carolina Candia Dylan D Chase KyraLea Cogill Megan Walsh Connolly John Francis Considine III Ivan Cosme II Britt Berry Covell Andrew Paul Curran James Tyler DeMichele Tamara Michelle DeVaughn Kayleen Devine Keri Beth Dinsmore Brian Arthur Donovan Alexandra D'Urso Mark Burke Equi Jordan Thomas Fiore Jared Michael Ford Shaun Matthew Galvin Lauren Angelina Genovese Edward Francis Goff III Michael Ryan Goff Justin Daniel Golden Karyn Andrea Gray Starr Patrice Greene Noel Everall Grinnell Tara Rose Hettstrom Paul David Albert Hussey Kaitlin Augusta Jackson William Patrick Kearney Benjamin Wile Ketchum Kelly Anne Kilkuskie Andrew On wood Laney John-Paul Francis Laugelle Benjamin Theodore Littauer Ryan Leoned Long Jill Marie Magner Justin Hartley Maitland Alyssa Catherine McNamara Matthew Richard Morde Jacob Pendleton Motley Patrick John Murphy Ronald John Nicynski,Jr Meredith Dickinson O'Hayre Caitlin Marion O'Neil James Victory O'Sullivan II Gregory Ryan Parkinson Sean Matthew Parkinson Stephanie Anne Perkinson Wilson Hunt Pile Colton Tagle Ralston .Stephen Mark Reynolds Benjamin Martin Roine Katherine Rose Ronan Denis Paul Rooney Michael Alexander Rossi Alex Jay Russell Adam David Sasso Roben Steven Sceer>' Alexander Orison Schwerin Raheem Omar Shepard I Sergei Marie Skorupa Ryan Matthew Steel Jessica Elizabeth Stevens Ryan James Story- Gregory William Taylor Susan Dorothy Thompson Megan Elizabeth Waal Jamey Alida ^Xatts Nicholas Richard Withem Margaux Elizabeth Meager 203 SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS It is with great pride that we submit the Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Report for the Cohasset Public Schools. This has been and will continue to be a very challenging year for the Cohasset Public Schools. We have completed the first step in the proposed renovations to the Deer Hill and Middle-High Schools by a very positive vote at the Annual Town Meeting,with the hir- ing of Strekalovsky &Hoit,Inc.,Architects,to conduct a feasibility study,demographic and enrollment projects,and have explored a number of possible options for renovations and/or new buildings.A Building Needs Conference was held in December and at that time the State Department of Education gave initial approval of our projects to continue to final designs.At the Special Town Meeting,held in December,the residents over- whelmingly approved $390,000 for final architect drawings,plans which will be brought to the Town at the Annual Town Meeting in March,2000.We hope to submit all plans and documents to the Department of Education by June 1,2000 for final approval and autho- rization to go out to bid. The results of the MCAS testing for the second year for Cohasset were received,and we are proud to report that our students ranked 12th overall in the Commonwealth,with the 10th grade combined scores being number one in the State.With the continuing support of the community,administration and teaching staff,we continue to provide a high level of instruction,with small class sizes,which we have found to be necessary for the future success of our students.Our MCAS scores certainly prove how successful our efforts have been. Significant improvements have been made as we have updated our technology to the 21st century with an expenditure of $200,000 for networking of all schools and many new computers,including two new state of the art computer labs at the Middle-High School, and new software for student and staff use.As a result,we are more than ready for the new millennium as well as being Y2K compliant. Because of very austere fiscal budget constraints on the school budget for this current year,many areas including athletic programs,had to be eliminated.We have been very fortunate to have had community,parent groups,and single donors donate monies for the restoration of a number of these athletic sports programs.It is because of this increased support of parents and community members that we are able to continue to provide these extracurricular activities for our students. As we pursue our mission for quality education for our students,the School Committee will continue to work to achieve the following goals: 204 COHASSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROVED 1998-99 SCHOOL GOALS Mission To encourage and expect maximum achievement through a supportive learning commu- nity which strives to develop ethical and responsible citizens who love to learn. I.Strategic Plan To implement an annual strategic planning process,which evaluates progress on the stated objectives or the current strategic plan,modifies those objectives where warrant- ed,and includes a long-range financial planning component. a.Develop an annual planning calendar,which integrates all school district plan- ning activities,including long term planning,individual school improvement planning,financial planning and annual budgeting. b.Create an expanded planning document which includes financial,operating and capital plans. c.Use the strategic planning process to solicit community input,to foster com- munity awareness of initiatives and achievements and to gain new insights and input from the community in order to expand or update school goals. n.School Committee Operations a.Develop an annual School Conmiittee operating calendar which includes reg- ular financial reports to the Superintendent and regular reports ft-om Principals and School Councils. b.Perform an informal benchmarking study of School conmiittee operations against peer school committees,to evaluate ourselves,get ideas and to establish a dialogue with peers. c.Negotiate a new three-year salary contract with the teachers which balances the interests of the town,the teachers and the conamittee. d.Review the Cohasset School District Policy Manual for possible revisions and additions. e.Establish an alternative funding subcommittee to identify and tap into poten- tial funding sources which could provide additional monies for Cohasset school programs. 205 f.Improve the annual budget review process and budget document to facilitate review by the Committee,town boards and the community. g.Review the current teacher evaluation process. h.Continue to improve the professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators and staff. in.Curriculimi To evaluate,develop and refine curriculum and instructional technique which are con- sistent with state standards and current research and which demand excellence from each individual. a.Continue to review and revise existing curricula in English/Language Arts, Mathematics,Science and Technology,Social Studies,World Language,the Arts and Health to be consistent with Curriculum Frameworks. b.Develop pilot program to provide personal progress plans to maximize each student's achievement. c.Analyze the results of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Testing Program, report student achievement and identify areas requiring improvement.Develop plan for addressing curriculum concerns and enhancing/expanding strengths. d.Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the middle school and block schedul- ing at the high school through the Block Scheduling Review Subconomittee. IV.Technology a.Continue to provide professional development for all staff in the integration of technology into the curricula and fund teacher's workshops to develop model technology-supported curricula units. b.Monitor progress in updating teleconmiunications equipment to improve com- munications among parents,teachers,administrators and students. c.Seek Fall Town Meeting approval and monitor the implementation of phase two of the technology plan which includes the purchase and placement of $350,000.00 worth of equipment and training. d.Prepare a request for the Fall Town Meeting to meet the initial financial requirements to begin to implement the district's five-year technology program. 206 V.School Facilities a.Oversee the construction of the new elementary school,ensure the project is on budget,opens to students in September of 1998,and meets all specifications. Also,review a relocation plan to facilitate the move to the new school. b.Conduct a comprehensive faciUties audit of the Cohasset Public Schools. c.Analyze the results of the 1998 facility audit and work in conjunction with the "Haddad"Committee to determine funding needs and develop a renovation timetable and plan. d.Develop an ongoing maintenance plan for each of the schools and determine funding. VI.Community Awareness a.To evaluate the effectiveness of the communications plan and make any nec- essary modifications. Vn.Accreditation a.Begin preparation plans for the upcoming high school accreditation review. 207 CLASS OF 1999 COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS/FUTURE PLANS Danielle Anderson Michael Baird Todd Bestick Tiffany Bolster Gregory Boyne Anthony Bramblett Brister,Catherine Devin Buick Jami Butman Lucius Caldwell Susana Candia Dylan Chase KyraLea Cogill Megan Connolly John Considine Ivan Cosme Britt Covell Andy Curran Alex D'Urso James DeMichele Tamara DeVaughn Kayleen Devine Ken Dinsmore Brian Donovan Mark Equi Jordan Fiore Jared Ford Sean Galvin Lauren Genovese Ted Goff Ryan Goff Justin Golden Karyn Gray Starr Greene Noel Grinnell Tara Hettstrom Paul Hussey Kaitlin Jackson Bill Kearney Ben Ketchum Kelly Kilkuskie Taking courses Coast Guard Academy Bryant College Northeastern University U.Mass/Lowell Bates College Colgate University Syracuse University Bryant College McGill University Brown University Work University of Maine/Farmington The Catholic University Westfield State College Thomas College Johnson &Wales University Work Mt.Holyoke College Georgetown University Northeastern University U.Mass/Amherst Tulane University Elmira College Fordham University Savannah College of Arts &Design Roger Williams University Mass.Bay Community College U.Mass/Amherst Boston College Dean College Harvard University McGill University U.Mass/Boston University of British Columbia Boston College Grove City College U.Maine/Orono University of Richmond U.Mass/Dartmouth Boston University 208 Andrew Laney John-Paul Laugelle Ben Littauer Ryan Long Jill Magner Justin Maitland Alyssa McNamara Matt Morde Jake Motley Pat Murphy Ron Nicynski Meredith O'Hayre Caitlin ONeil Jim O'Sullivan Greg Parkinson Sean Parkinson Stephanie Perkinson Wilson Hunt-Pile Colton Ralston Steve Reynolds Ben Roine Katherine Ronan Denis Rooney Mike Rossi Alex Russell Adam Sasso Steve Sceery Alex Schwerin Raheem Shepard Sergei Skorupa Ryan Steel Jessica Stevens Ryan Story Greg Taylor Susan Thompson Megan Waal Jamey Watts Nick Withem Margaux Yeager St.Anselm College New Hampton School Harvard University Massasoit Community College Bridgewater State College U.Maine/Farmington Villanova University Travel Loyola College Bryant College Boston College U.Mass/Amherst Villanova University Boston College Westfield State College U.Mass/Dartmouth Salve Regina University Tilton School Lynn University Connecticut College U.Mass/Dartmouth Roger Williams University Work Quinnipiac College Northeastern University Hofstra University Harvard University U.Mass/Amherst Johnson &Wales University U.Mass/Amherst University of Notre Dame Assumption College U.Mass/Amherst Massasoit Conmiunity College Emmanuel College College of Wooster U.Mass/Amherst Unity Lynchburg College SCHOOL PROFILE Cohasset is a residential community of about 7800 population situated on the coast 20 miles south of Boston.Most of the residents are engaged in professional and business occupations in the city of Boston.The town is one of a high socioeconomic status. 209 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Grade 9 -80;Grade 10 -82;Grade 11 -72;Grade 12 -63;Total -297 GRADE DISTRIBUTION Based on grades in academic courses only. 1998-1999 A BCD F 26%44%21%6%3% Average grade index for all students in the Junior Year was 3.1 on a 4 -point scale.(A=4; B=3;C=2;D=l) Students are ranked by the recommendations of the N.A.S.S.P.and A.A.C.R.A.O. PLEASE NOTE:Achievement standards and academic expectations are unusually high in this very traditional college preparatory high school.Students report an average of 2-3 hours of homework daily.In the past 10 years the average of all students pursuing advanced education was 91%. ACCREDITATION New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools latest accreditation -1992 ADVANCED EDUCATION (Class of 1999) 4 Yr.Colleges 2 Yr.Colleges Public Private Public Private Work Prep School Service 24%64%4%0%3%5%0% 97%to further education STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO:9-1 (Includes AU Professional Staff) 65%of all classes have 20 or fewer students currently enrolled Each subject area is grouped homogeneously independently of other subjects.Each aca- demic discipline has honors (Level 1)grouping.We have been a participant in the Advanced Placement Program for the past 37 years.This year Advanced Placement courses will be offered in art,calculus,English,biology,computer science,European History,French,Spanish,and Latin.Language courses employ the use of a language lab- oratory. 210 COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (CLASS OF 1999) The mean scores below reflect the test performance of Cohasset High School Seniors. These scores are taken from the College Board 1999 ATP Summary Report. SAT I Mean Scores SAT 11 Mean Scores (5 or more test takers) erbal=563 Math =551 Biology 674 Writing 628 .B.The Scholastic Aptitude Test Math Level IC 58 was taken by 97%of the Literature 603 graduating class.American History 550 ADVANCED PLACEMENT GRADE DISTRIBUTION BY EXAM AND MEAN SCORES (5 or more test takers) EXAM Biology Calculus Comp.Sci.A Eng.Lang/Comp Eng.Lit/Comp French Lang. Latin Lit. Physics B Spanish ' U.S.History MEAN SCORE 5 4 3 2 1 Mean 3 6 3 2 3.71 2 3 3 3-3.36 1 2 4.33 1 3 1 4.0 5 5 5 1 -3.88 2 1 4.67 21 -2.67 5 1--3.83 1 2 5 3.50 2 6 5 3 -3.44 Combined mean score for all A.R Exams taken by Cohasset High School Juniors and Seniors in 1999 -3.74 Eighty eight percent (88%)of all.Exams taken received a score of three or better. 211 GENERAL INFORMATION In September,1997 Cohasset High School changed from an 8 period 42 minute schedul- ing model to a 5 period 90 minute block format.This plan was instituted to better meet the mandates of time and learning under Massachusetts State Education Reform.As part of the restructuring,all study halls have been eliminated.Classes also rotate through the schedule and one period is dropped daily.With the block schedule,the length of courses varies from one quarter,to one semester,to three quarters.All students are required to take 3 quarters of English each year,and 3 quarters of Algebra I.Advanced Placement cours- es are a full year as well.The majority of the remaining academic classes are one semester in length. COURSE LEGEND WEIGHTED COURSES 1999-2000 En glish English 9-12 AP English Composition A?English Literature Theater Arts Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra 11 Functions Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AP Computer Science Math SAT Tech &Applied Math World Language French 1-4 AP French Latin 1-4 AP Latin Spanish 1-4 AP Spanish Science &Technology Investigating Matter Investigating Energy Biology Chemistry Advanced Topics in Chemistry Anatomy &Physiology Environmental Science Marine Biology Advanced Topics in Physics AP Biology Physics Social Studies World History 9-10 U.S.History AP European History AP U.S.History Cohasset Maritime History Sociology Economics Psychology International Relations Current Domestic Issues Street Law Fine Arts Art Major Studio Art APArt Photograjphy Major CLASS RANK AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE INFORMATION Class Rank and Grade Point Average are calculated by computer at the end of every year from Grade 9 through Grade 12.This information is readily available and students are advised to check their rank in class periodically in order to improve upon past perfor- mance and to assess their potential college admission. 212 Class Rank and Grade Point Average are computed according to course and section diffi- culty.The four (4)levels of difficulty are: A.Advanced Placement courses B.Level one representing honors courses C.Level two representing a rigorous college preparatory program D.Level three representing courses that are college preparatory Non-academic electives have no weight and therefore have no bearing on Class Rank or Grade Point Average. WEIGHTING SCALE Curriculum Advanced 1 2 3 Levels Placement A 5.00 4.33 4.00 3.67 A-4.67 4.00 3.67 3.33 B+4.33 3.67 3.33 3.00 B 4.00 3.33 3.00 2.67 B-3.67 3.00 2.67 2.33 C+3.33 2.67 2.33 2.00 C 3.00 2.33 2.00 1.67 C_2.67 2.00 1.67 1.33 D+2.33 1.67 1.33 1.00 D 2.00 1.33 1.00 ..67 D-1.67 1.00 .67 .33 Example:A grade of B in an Advanced Placement course would receive a weight of 4.00 while a grade of B in a Level 2 academic subject would receive a weight of 3.00.In other words,there is a difference of a full grade between an Advanced Placement grade and a grade in the Level 2 Program. GRADING SYSTEM A =94-100 C =74-76 A-=90-93 c-=70-73 B+=87-89 D+=67-69 B =84-86 D =64-66 B-=80-83 D-=60-63 C+=77-79 F =Below 60 213 SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL fflGH SCHOOL District's Design Targets Well Rounded Preparation ^ in Needed Skills and Career Paths Wiih virtually every week headlining one MCAS testing story or another,the 1999-2000 school year at South Shore Vocational Technical High School has taken on the invigorat- ed spirit of accountability that is gripping districts throughout the Commonwealth.The delivery of quality vocational technical education,together with the always critical emphasis on solid,basic academic skill preparedness,remains our mission.Balancing the academic MCAS requirement for graduation with the demands of technical career employers requires some creative allocation of time and resources.Important to the Town of Cohasset,and certainly the entire district,is the successful integration of instruction and focus on the current and future needs of the enrolled young people,as well as in the workplace that is demanding ever broadening talents. Presently,five of the total enrollment of 519 hail from Cohasset.June of 1999 celebrated the graduation of the following students firom the Town:Gregory Connolly and Timothy Herzog. Graduates continue to flourish through acceptance at a diverse variety of two-and four- year college and technical schools and placement in a broad field of technically related career opportunities. Returning to the realities of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)and its impact on local strategies,the following represents several of the initia- tives undertaken at South Shore,of which townspeople should be made aware: •Staff development in Writing Programs •Curriculum alignment with State Frameworks •Increase in Math Instructional Time •Summer School and Incoming Student Academy •After School Tutoring and "Saturday School" •MCAS Remediation Work and Computer Lab Support. •Science Curriculum for 9th and 10th Grades •Ongoing efforts to bridge the Vocational-Technical and Academics expectations aimed at successftil acquisition of skills. 214 As in most schools,MCAS is not the only factor being addressed,but it is a major force. South Shore continues to make every effort to meet the needs of its major constituency, the students who attend the school.The district also strives to continue working with member towns through community service projects,our partnerships with business and industry,and an ever growing alumni base.We are also cognizant of the ongoing strug- gle to balance financial resources and our responsibility to all parties concerned.We promise to continue to give our best effort and are thankful for the support consistently shown in return.We look forward to furthering the positive relationship which exists between the Town of Cohasset and the South Shore Regional School District. Respectfully submitted, David M.Kneeland,Cohasset Representative 215 INDEX In Memoriam 3 Elected Officials 4 Appointed Officers 10 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Archivist 20 Registrars,Board of 21 Selectmen,Board of 22 Town Clerk's Report 26 Index,Annual Town Meeting,March 27,1999 27 Annual Town Meeting,March 27,1999 28 Annual Town Election,April 10,1999 66 Special Town Meeting,May 17,1999 70 Special Town Election,May 22,1999 77 Index,Special Town Meeting,December 6,1999 79 Special Town Meeting,December 6,1999 80 Special Town Election,,December 11,1999 101 Vital Statistics 102 Election Officers,1999 Ill Prospective Juror List Ill Town Counsel 112 FINANCLVL REPORTS Accountant 115 Assessors,Board of 149 Collector 151 Salaries 153 Treasurer.159 LAND USE CONTROL Building Department 160 Greenbush Mitigation Committee 161 Health,Board of 162 Metropolitan Area Planning Council 164 Planning Board 167 Plymouth County Mosquito Control 167 Recycling Committee 169 South Shore Recycling Co-operative 170 Water Resources Protection Committee 172 216 PUBLIC SAFETY Animal Control 174 Emergency Management 175 Fire Department 176 Police Department 177 Public Safety Communications 179 PUBLIC WORKS Cemetery Smdy Committee 180 Government Island Smdy Committee 180 Public Works,Department of 181 Sewer Commission 183 Water Commissioners 184 HUMAN SERVICES Cohasset Housing Authority 191 Council on Elder Affairs 192 Historical Commission 197 Paul Pratt Memorial Library 198 Recreation Commission 199 Social Service League 200 Youth Resources Conmiittee 202 EDUCATION Graduates,Class of 1999 203 School Conmiittee and Superintendent of Schools 204 South Shore Regional Vo-Tech High School 214 217