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Cohasset Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 11, 2019

17 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kevin McCarthy, Paul Schubert, Diane Kennedy, Keri Thompson, Jack Creighton

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Diane Kennedy left the meeting early

Every vote, in order

Attorney James Lampke

Go into Executive Session for Exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Go into Executive Session for Exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating...

From the minutes

“motion was moved by Selectman Schubert and seconded by Selectman Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Postage Machine-Extension of Contract-Vote

Approve the extension of contract for the Postage Machines

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the extension of contract for the Postage Machines

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve the extension of contract for the Postage Machines, seconded by Selectman Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Creighton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

License/Events/Permits

Approve the Cohasset Triathlon on June 23, 2019 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Cohasset Triathlon on June 23, 2019 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the Cohasset Triathlon on June 23, 2019 as presented, seconded by Selectman Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

One Day Liquor License-Historical Society

Waive the $50 application fee for the one-day liquor license for the Historical Society

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To waive the $50 application fee for the one-day liquor license for the Historical Society

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Creighton to waive the $50 application fee for the one-day liquor license for the Historical Society, seconded by Selectman Thompson. Roll Coll Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the one-day liquor license for the Historical Society Fundraiser on 9/14/19 from 4-7 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day liquor license for the Historical Society Fundraiser on 9/14/19 from 4-7 p.m.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve the one-day liquor license for the Historical Society Fundraiser on 9/14/19 from 4-7 p.m., seconded by Selectman Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Common Victualer License-Anchor and Sail

Approve a common victualer license for Anchor & Sail for the remainder of the year

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a common victualer license for Anchor & Sail for the remainder of the year

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve a common victualer license for Anchor & Sail for the remainder of the year, seconded by Selectman Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Senior Check off-Committee Formation

Appoint Tana Carlson, Sara Livermore and Elaine Coyne to the Taxation Aid Committee for the time period necessary

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Tana Carlson, Sara Livermore and Elaine Coyne to the Taxation Aid Committee for the time period necessary

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert appoint Tana Carlson, Sara Livermore and Elaine Coyne to the Taxation Aid Committee for the time period necessary, seconded by Selectman Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of Selectmen FY20 Meeting Calendar

Approve the FY20 Selectmen Meeting Calendar

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the FY20 Selectmen Meeting Calendar

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Creighton to approve the FY20 Selectmen Meeting Calendar, seconded by Selectman Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Schubert)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Board/Committee Updates-Affordable Housing Steering Committee-Alignment

Change the membership of the Affordable Housing Steering Committee to consist of a minimum of 5 voting members, a maximum of 7 voting members, all of whom should be citizens of the Town of...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To change the membership of the Affordable Housing Steering Committee to consist of a minimum of 5 voting members, a maximum of 7 voting members, all of whom should be citizens of the Town of Cohasset for a three-year term. The Committee will include one member from Housing Authority, Planning Board and Elder Affairs

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to change the membership of the Affordable Housing Steering Committee to consist of a minimum of 5 voting members, a maximum of 7 voting members, all of whom should be citizens of the Town of Cohasset for a three-year term. The Committee will include one member from Housing Authority, Planning Board and Elder Affairs, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The Affordable Housing Steering Committee will update the Selectmen bi-annually

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Affordable Housing Steering Committee will update the Selectmen bi-annually

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert that the Affordable Housing Steering Committee will update the Selectmen bi-annually, seconded by Selectman Creighton and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affordable Housing Steering Committee Liaison

Nominate Selectman Thompson as the Affordable Housing Steering Committee liaison

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To nominate Selectman Thompson as the Affordable Housing Steering Committee liaison

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Chairman McCarthy to nominate Selectman Thompson as the Affordable Housing Steering Committee liaison, seconded by Selectman Creighton and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Creighton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affordable Housing Trust Liaison

Nominate Selectman Kennedy as the Affordable Housing Trust liaison

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To nominate Selectman Kennedy as the Affordable Housing Trust liaison

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to nominate Selectman Kennedy as the Affordable Housing Trust liaison, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Common Victualer License-Anchor and Sail-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve a common

Amend the Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages adopted October 14, 2014 by adding in section 10, line 1 after the word "tavern" the phrase "general on-premise"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To amend the Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages adopted October 14, 2014 by adding in section 10, line 1 after the word "tavern" the phrase "general on-premise"

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Chairman McCarthy to amend the Cohasset Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages adopted October 14, 2014 by adding in section 10, line 1 after the word "tavern" the phrase "general on-premise", seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Schubert)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Amend the Town of Cohasset License Fee Schedule to add the following under Liquor Related License Fees; General On-Premise-All Alcoholic $1875 and General On-Premise-Wine & Malt $1150

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To amend the Town of Cohasset License Fee Schedule to add the following under Liquor Related License Fees; General On-Premise-All Alcoholic $1875 and General On-Premise-Wine & Malt $1150

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Chairman McCarthy to amend the Town of Cohasset License Fee Schedule to add the following under Liquor Related License Fees; General On-Premise-All Alcoholic $1875 and General On-Premise-Wine & Malt $1150, seconded by Selectman Creighton and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Creighton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Continue the hearing for Church Mouse, LLC for the liquor license and common victualler license until June 25, 2019 at 7:10 p.m

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To continue the hearing for Church Mouse, LLC for the liquor license and common victualler license until June 25, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to continue the hearing for Church Mouse, LLC for the liquor license and common victualler license until June 25, 2019 at 7:10 p.m., seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Direct the town manager to call the Town Hall Committee into session, and in collaboration with the Board's liaison to the group, work through the tasks outlined in his memo, review the Board's...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To direct the town manager to call the Town Hall Committee into session, and in collaboration with the Board's liaison to the group, work through the tasks outlined in his memo, review the Board's project objectives and utilize them to analyze the available project information, assess whether a renovation or reconstruction of the 1986 annex is most appropriate and cost-effective, work with staff to procure necessary professional services, engage Cohasset residents and required boards and committees, and make a recommendation on a plan to the Board for presentation to Town Meeting

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to direct the town manager to call the Town Hall Committee into session, and in collaboration with the Board's liaison to the group, work through the tasks outlined in his memo, review the Board's project objectives and utilize them to analyze the available project information, assess whether a renovation or reconstruction of the 1986 annex is most appropriate and cost-effective, work with staff to procure necessary professional services, engage Cohasset residents and required boards and committees, and make a recommendation on a plan to the Board for presentation to Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Creighton and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

Diane Kennedy left, before this vote; the count matches the members present.

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Schubert to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Creighton and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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