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August 3, 2021
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Keri Thompson, Corey Evans, Jean Healey Dippold, Diane Kennedy, Jack Creighton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Move the Legal RFQ discussion/deliberations until after the pole hearing and permits
To move the Legal RFQ discussion/deliberations until after the pole hearing and permits
Yes: Dippold, Kennedy, ThompsonNo: EvansAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to move the Legal RFQ discussion/deliberations until after the pole hearing and permits, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Nay, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Continued Advertised Public Hearing-Pole Hearing-Beechwood Street
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to open the public hearing, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote, All Aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)
Approve the request to erect and maintain poles and wires at 227 Beechwood Street as presented
To approve the request to erect and maintain poles and wires at 227 Beechwood Street as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the request to erect and maintain poles and wires at 227 Beechwood Street as presented, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to close the public hearing, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
License/Permits/Events-One-Day Liquor License-Interfaith Social Services/ Holly Hill Farm
Approve a one-day liquor license for 9/3/2021 from 6-10 p.m. at Holly Hill Farm
To approve a one-day liquor license for 9/3/2021 from 6-10 p.m. at Holly Hill Farm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve a one-day liquor license for 9/3/2021 from 6-10 p.m. at Holly Hill Farm, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Continuation of Covid Outside Seating for Food & Beverage Services-Lenny's Hideaway
Approve the continuation of outside seating for food & beverage services at Lenny's Hideaway
To approve the continuation of outside seating for food & beverage services at Lenny's Hideaway
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the continuation of outside seating for food & beverage services at Lenny's Hideaway, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Include licensing and permitting
To include licensing and permitting
Yes: Creighton, Dippold, ThompsonNo: Evans, Kennedy
From the minutes
“Select Member Creighton amended the motion to include licensing and permitting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Nay, Jean Healey Dippold- Aye, Diane Kennedy-Nay, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Dippold)
Appoint Lampke Law LLC/James Lampke as Special Counsel for licensing and permitting subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town
To appoint Lampke Law LLC/James Lampke as Special Counsel for licensing and permitting subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town
From the minutes
“Motion by Chairperson Thompson to appoint Lampke Law LLC/James Lampke as Special Counsel for licensing and permitting subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Creighton)
Appoint Clifford & Kenny LLP as Special Counsel for Labor and Employment subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town
To appoint Clifford & Kenny LLP as Special Counsel for Labor and Employment subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Clifford & Kenny LLP as Special Counsel for Labor and Employment subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)
Employment subject to negotiation of a formal agreement with the Town, seconded by Select
Appoint KP Law as town counsel for general, litigation, land use & environmental law, as well as special counsel needs including but not limited to those areas listed pending the approval of an...
To appoint KP Law as town counsel for general, litigation, land use & environmental law, as well as special counsel needs including but not limited to those areas listed pending the approval of an appropriate retainer agreement to be brought to the Board and voted on
Yes: Dippold, Evans, Kennedy, ThompsonNo: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to appoint KP Law as town counsel for general, litigation, land use & environmental law, as well as special counsel needs including but not limited to those areas listed pending the approval of an appropriate retainer agreement to be brought to the Board and voted on, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Nay, Corey Evans-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Board/Committee Interviews/Appointments-School Facilities Committee
Appoint Alethea Harney for a three-year term, Jason Earls for a two-year term and Martin Nee for a one-year term to the School Facilities Committee
To appoint Alethea Harney for a three-year term, Jason Earls for a two-year term and Martin Nee for a one-year term to the School Facilities Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Alethea Harney for a three-year term, Jason Earls for a two-year term and Martin Nee for a one-year term to the School Facilities Committee, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Kennedy)
Elder Affairs
Appoint Diana Karcher, Paul Kierce and Helen (Taffy) Nothnagle as full members and Sarah Livermore as associate member to the Elder Affairs Board for a three-year term
To appoint Diana Karcher, Paul Kierce and Helen (Taffy) Nothnagle as full members and Sarah Livermore as associate member to the Elder Affairs Board for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Diana Karcher, Paul Kierce and Helen (Taffy) Nothnagle as full members and Sarah Livermore as associate member to the Elder Affairs Board for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Dippold)
Open Space and Recreation
Appoint Deirdre Riley, Adam Norman, and Mary Ann Wetherald to Open Space & Recreation as Citizen at Large for a three-year term
To appoint Deirdre Riley, Adam Norman, and Mary Ann Wetherald to Open Space & Recreation as Citizen at Large for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Deirdre Riley, Adam Norman, and Mary Ann Wetherald to Open Space & Recreation as Citizen at Large for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Dippold)
Alternative Energy Committee
Appoint Steve Wenner to AEC for a three-year term
To appoint Steve Wenner to AEC for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to appoint Steve Wenner to AEC for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Master Plan Implementation Committee
Appoint Amy Glasmeier as the Planning Board Rep, Tim Davis as the Harbor Committee Rep, and Julia Gleason as the Historical Commission Rep
To appoint Amy Glasmeier as the Planning Board Rep, Tim Davis as the Harbor Committee Rep, and Julia Gleason as the Historical Commission Rep
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Amy Glasmeier as the Planning Board Rep, Tim Davis as the Harbor Committee Rep, and Julia Gleason as the Historical Commission Rep, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Harbor Committee
Appoint Susan Bryant as CSCR Rep, Tim Davis as a full member, and Lisa Hewitt Dick as the CMI Rep to the Harbor Committee for three-year terms
To appoint Susan Bryant as CSCR Rep, Tim Davis as a full member, and Lisa Hewitt Dick as the CMI Rep to the Harbor Committee for three-year terms
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Susan Bryant as CSCR Rep, Tim Davis as a full member, and Lisa Hewitt Dick as the CMI Rep to the Harbor Committee for three-year terms, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Creighton)
Cohasset Housing Authority
Appoint Virginia Najmi to the Housing Authority as the tenant rep for a one-year term to fill an unexpired term
To appoint Virginia Najmi to the Housing Authority as the tenant rep for a one-year term to fill an unexpired term
From the minutes
“Motion by Chairperson Thompson to appoint Virginia Najmi to the Housing Authority as the tenant rep for a one-year term to fill an unexpired term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Creighton)
Post-Employment Benefits Study Committee
Appoint Mark Maggi to PEB for a one-year term, Paul Carlson to PEB for a two-year term, Katie Dugan, and Tim Davis for a three-year term
To appoint Mark Maggi to PEB for a one-year term, Paul Carlson to PEB for a two-year term, Katie Dugan, and Tim Davis for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Mark Maggi to PEB for a one-year term, Paul Carlson to PEB for a two-year term, Katie Dugan, and Tim Davis for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Evans)
Zoning Bylaw Working Group
Appoint Katie Dugan as the MPIC rep, Paul Colleary and Tom Callahan as Planning Board Reps, Woody Chittick as the ZBA rep, Peter Pescatore as the Open Space & Recreation Rep and Jack Creighton as...
To appoint Katie Dugan as the MPIC rep, Paul Colleary and Tom Callahan as Planning Board Reps, Woody Chittick as the ZBA rep, Peter Pescatore as the Open Space & Recreation Rep and Jack Creighton as the Select Board Rep to Zoning Bylaw Working Group
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Katie Dugan as the MPIC rep, Paul Colleary and Tom Callahan as Planning Board Reps, Woody Chittick as the ZBA rep, Peter Pescatore as the Open Space & Recreation Rep and Jack Creighton as the Select Board Rep to Zoning Bylaw Working Group, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Cail Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Elm Street Corridor Working Group
Appoint Tim Davis as MPIC Rep, Clark Brewer as Planning Board Rep, Diane Kennedy as Select Board Rep, Mike Sardina as Citizen at Large to Elm Street Corridor Working Group for a one-year term
To appoint Tim Davis as MPIC Rep, Clark Brewer as Planning Board Rep, Diane Kennedy as Select Board Rep, Mike Sardina as Citizen at Large to Elm Street Corridor Working Group for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to appoint Tim Davis as MPIC Rep, Clark Brewer as Planning Board Rep, Diane Kennedy as Select Board Rep, Mike Sardina as Citizen at Large to Elm Street Corridor Working Group for a one-year term, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint David McMorris to ZBA for a three-year term
To appoint David McMorris to ZBA for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint David McMorris to ZBA for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Kennedy)
Topics not reasonably anticipated within 48 hours
Authorize the Town Manager to submit the following statement on behalf of the Board. The Cohasset Select Board objects to the consolidation of the seasonal Scituate, Massachusetts Coast Guard...
To authorize the Town Manager to submit the following statement on behalf of the Board. The Cohasset Select Board objects to the consolidation of the seasonal Scituate, Massachusetts Coast Guard Station. This Coast Guard station supports the communities of Cohasset, Scituate, and other contiguous communities. These coastal communities have substantial boating, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and other water recreational activities and demand, which also creates risk to residents and visitors, as evidenced by recent drownings in Scituate. If the Scituate coast guard is shuttered, there will be a vast stretch of heavily used coastline that is relatively far from the nearest coast guard stations in Massachusetts. This is particularly true in an emergency and/or mercurial weather during which response times matter. Thus, the Cohasset Select Board objects to the closure of the Scituate coast guard station, which jeopardizes the safety of Scituate, Cohasset, and neighboring communities, and urges the Coast Guard to reconsider its proposal. The Cohasset Select Board requests an extension to comment further and intends to supplement our response
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Dippold to authorize the Town Manager to submit the following statement on behalf of the Board. The Cohasset Select Board objects to the consolidation of the seasonal Scituate, Massachusetts Coast Guard Station. This Coast Guard station supports the communities of Cohasset, Scituate, and other contiguous communities. These coastal communities have substantial boating, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and other water recreational activities and demand, which also creates risk to residents and visitors, as evidenced by recent drownings in Scituate. If the Scituate coast guard is shuttered, there will be a vast stretch of heavily used coastline that is relatively far from the nearest coast guard stations in Massachusetts. This is particularly true in an emergency and/or mercurial weather during which response times matter. Thus, the Cohasset Select Board objects to the closure of the Scituate coast guard station, which jeopardizes the safety of Scituate, Cohasset, and neighboring communities, and urges the Coast Guard to reconsider its proposal. The Cohasset Select Board requests an extension to comment further and intends to supplement our response, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Kennedy)
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior advised the Board he will be introducing the new Assistant
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Dippold)
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