Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Board of Selectmen January 30, 2018
Karen Donahue called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present were Joseph Pacheco and Karen Donahue.
Acceptance of the Minutes
Mr. Pacheco made a motion and Mrs. Donahue seconded to accept the minutes of the January 23rd meeting as printed,
Department Heads & Committees
Chief Jim Donovan was present to give his monthly report. The Police Department has logged 1,508 incidents, booked 46 people with crimes and there were 5 non-fatal over doses. There were several significant events. On New Year’s night we had a domestic dispute on Carver Street and a great number of Officers responded immediately from their homes and it was safely resolved with no one being injured. On Jan. 5th we had the significant storm and the Police Department logged 95 calls that day. On Jan. 7th the Officers did an excellent job locating someone suffering from dementia. On Jan. 8th the Officers located a person who fled from the scene in Marshfield, struck two police cruisers and was taken into custody. On Jan. 22nd there was a crash on Rt. 138 which injured 3 people and was found by the K9 Kairo. On Jan. 26th there was a person wanted for attempted murder in Avon and he was apprehended at Walmart (Paramount Drive).
New Business
Mr. Michael Wade candidate for the position of Health Agent was present. He has held positions in Brockton, New Bedford and he is currently employed by the State of Rhode Island Health Department and has had 24 years’ experience in this field. Mr. Pacheco said, that we discussed his transition from New Bedford to Rhode Island and now looking to get back to Mass. Mr. Wade elaborated on his leaving New Bedford to go to Rhode Island saying it was strictly a career move. Unfortunately, through a clerical error the salary for his position had been eliminated. Mr. Flaherty said his qualifications are impeccable, but he would like to see him have more experience in the Title V area.
Town Administrator’s Report
Mr. Flaherty reviewed the Town Administrator’s Report.
The renovation at the North School is complete and the Painting Contractor has begun.
The Financial Advisory Committee’s first meeting was tonight.
The FY 2019 Mr. Flaherty has received almost all Department Budgets and he will forward them to David Grab & Fin. Comm. for next week’s meeting.
The Town Reports are due February 5th, all Department Heads have been notified.
Mr. Flaherty, as Acting Health Agent has followed up on one complaint, offered assistance and guidance to two Engineers and three residents.
The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on February 6th at 7:00 p.m.
The next Department Head Meeting will be held on February 15th at 10:00 a.m.
The next scheduled SMHG meeting will be held on February 5th.
The next scheduled SRSG Meeting will be held on February 7th.
Selectmen’s Report
Mr. Pacheco wanted to extend the Board’s congratulations to the B-R Cheerleaders who won the Nationals this weekend and Mr. Pacheco made a motion to send a letter congratulating them, Mrs. Donahue seconded.
Correspondence
A request for numerous Tag Days was received. Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mrs. Donahue seconded.
A request was received for a transfer of license for Ryan Family Amusement. Mr. Pacheco made a motion to set a hearing for February 13th, Mrs. Donahue seconded.
An invitation was received for an Annual Legislative Breakfast to be held at Stoneforge Tavern on Friday, March 9th. Mr. Pacheco and Mrs. Donahue will both be in attendance.
Correspondence was received from Keller Williams, Real Estate listing 77 Broadway, known at Escapades saying that she will be retiring due to health issues. Mr. Pacheco said, I want to communicate with the owner, not the realtor. I want an update from her within 90 days and we have to get to the point where the status of the license is meeting its obligation for public use, and I don’t believe it is. Mr. Pacheco motioned to send correspondence notifying her that we received this letter and within 90 days we want an updated status report as to the status of the business, and where they are in terms of any buyers. I want to reiterate we are looking for a business plan that is not a business plan. I want to know the hours of the week that they are going to be open, the days of the week they are going to be open, not simply a two-sentence letter, Mrs. Donahue seconded.
Correspondence was received from the department of Weights and Measures, regarding the increase in fees because of the additional work checking for skimming devices on credit card machines at gas stations. Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mrs. Donahue seconded.
Adjournment
7:18 p.m. Mr. Pacheco motioned, and Mrs. Donahue seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing of Bills and Warrants with an Executive Session to follow with no business to be conducted afterwards.
Respectively submitted,
Janet Murphy
Recording Secretary