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Hanover Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

April 2, 2018

35 recorded votes, 34 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: David R. Delaney, John C. Tuzik, Brian Barthelmes, Emmanuel Dockter, Jocelyn Keegan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the 1-2-18 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the 1-2-18 meeting minutes.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the 1-2-18 meeting minutes..”

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

Support the recommendation to abolish and dissolve the obsolete Board of Public Works

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support the recommendation to abolish and dissolve the obsolete Board of Public Works.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support the recommendation to abolish and dissolve the obsolete Board of Public Works..”

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

Support the recommended edits regarding the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager Act

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support the recommended edits regarding the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager Act.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support the recommended edits regarding the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager Act..”

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

Support the recommended edits

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support the recommended edits.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support the recommended edits..”

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

Support the recommendation of the Town Manager Act Review Committee, (see attached)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support the recommendation of the Town Manager Act Review Committee, (see attached).

The minutes say the board voted to do this and that Emmanuel Dockter voted no, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support the recommendation of the Town Manager Act Review Committee, (see attached). Selectman Dockter voted nay..”

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

Include an Article on an elected Town Clerk vs. an appointed Town Clerk in the Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To include an Article on an elected Town Clerk vs. an appointed Town Clerk in the Warrant

The minutes say the board voted to do this and that Jocelyn Keegan voted no, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to include an Article on an elected Town Clerk vs. an appointed Town Clerk in the Warrant; Selectman Keegan voted nay..”

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

Authorize the Parks & Recreations Committee to use the parcel of land located at B. Everett Hall Field, 471 Hanover Street, Assessors Map 47 Lot 015 for the development of a Multi-Use Recreational...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To authorize the Parks & Recreations Committee to use the parcel of land located at B. Everett Hall Field, 471 Hanover Street, Assessors Map 47 Lot 015 for the development of a Multi-Use Recreational Facility to include two street deck hockey rinks in accordance with Special Permit TPL-17-9 as approved by Planning Board.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to authorize the Parks & Recreations Committee to use the parcel of land located at B. Everett Hall Field, 471 Hanover Street, Assessors Map 47 Lot 015 for the development of a Multi-Use Recreational Facility to include two street deck hockey rinks in accordance with Special Permit TPL-17-9 as approved by Planning Board..”

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

Approve the Complete Streets Policy, as presented (attached)

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Complete Streets Policy, as presented (attached).

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the Complete Streets Policy, as presented (attached)..”

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

Name Chairman Delaney as Clerk of the Board for the vote on the maximum useful life of departmental equipment

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To name Chairman Delaney as Clerk of the Board for the vote on the maximum useful life of departmental equipment

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted Chairman Delaney as the Clerk of the Board for the Maximum Useful Life of Departmental Equipment Items; the ATM clarified that the motion to be read was supplied by Hilltop Securities, First Southwest..”

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

That the maximum useful life of the items of departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the departmental equipment borrowings authorized by the Town at the 2014 Annual...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the maximum useful life of the items of departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the departmental equipment borrowings authorized by the Town at the 2014 Annual Town Meeting is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(9) to be as follows (vote read into the record and certified by the Clerk)

The Clerk's certificate read into the minutes says this vote was unanimously passed.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the motion..”

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

Open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”

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

Remove Article 13 "School Department Medicaid Re-imbursements"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To remove Article 13 "School Department Medicaid Re-imbursements".

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to remove Article 13 "School Department Medicaid Re-imbursements"..”

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

Remove Article 22 "Appropriate Funds-Upgrade & Replace Obsolete School Servers"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To remove Article 22 "Appropriate Funds-Upgrade & Replace Obsolete School Servers".

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to remove Article 22 "Appropriate Funds-Upgrade & Replace Obsolete School Servers"..”

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

Remove Article 39 "Amend General By-Laws – Dog Licenses"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To remove Article 39 "Amend General By-Laws – Dog Licenses".

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to remove Article 39 "Amend General By-Laws – Dog Licenses"..”

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

Remove Article 40 "Accept Streets – Saddle Lane"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To remove Article 40 "Accept Streets – Saddle Lane".

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to remove Article 40 "Accept Streets – Saddle Lane"..”

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

Remove Article 41 "Accept Streets – Elijah's Path"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To remove Article 41 "Accept Streets – Elijah's Path".

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to remove Article 41 "Accept Streets – Elijah's Path"..”

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

Insert a Revolving Fund Article Fiscal Year 2018

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To insert a Revolving Fund Article Fiscal Year 2018.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to insert a Revolving Fund Article Fiscal Year 2018..”

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

Accept Articles numbered one through five

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept Articles numbered one through five.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to accept Articles numbered one through five..”

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

Support Article 6

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support Article 6.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support Article 6..”

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

Move Articles 8 and 9 to the end of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To move Articles 8 and 9 to the end of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to move Articles 8 and 9 to the end of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”

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

Accept Article 17 as written

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept Article 17 as written.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to accept Article 17 as written..”

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

Accept Article 23 as written

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept Article 23 as written.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to accept Article 23 as written..”

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

Approve Article 33

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve Article 33.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve Article 33..”

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

Support the recommendation of Community Preservation Committee on Articles 36 and 37

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support the recommendation of Community Preservation Committee on Articles 36 and 37.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support the recommendation of Community Preservation Committee on Articles 36 and 37..”

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

Support Article 38

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support Article 38.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support Article 38..”

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

Close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”

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

Support Article 1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support Article 1.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The ATM offered clarification of Article 1; the Board voted to support Article 1..”

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

Support Article 2

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support Article 2.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support Article 2..”

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

Support Article 4 "Transfer Funds to Capital Stabilization Account"

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support Article 4 "Transfer Funds to Capital Stabilization Account".

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support Article 4 "Transfer Funds to Capital Stabilization Account"..”

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

Support Articles 7 and 8

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To support Articles 7 and 8.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to support Articles 7 and 8..”

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

Approve the updated Fraud Risk Assessment Policy as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the updated Fraud Risk Assessment Policy as presented.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the updated Fraud Risk Assessment Policy as presented..”

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

Appoint Arthur Ceurvels as the Eligible Applicant of the School Project

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Arthur Ceurvels as the Eligible Applicant of the School Project.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to appoint Arthur Ceurvels as the Eligible Applicant of the School Project..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Tammy Murray as Acting Director of Community Services

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Tammy Murray as Acting Director of Community Services.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to appoint Tammy Murray as Acting Director of Community Services..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Schedule a special meeting for April 9th at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to move the meeting scheduled for April 17th to April 23rd

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To schedule a special meeting for April 9th at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to move the meeting scheduled for April 17th to April 23rd.

The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to schedule a special meeting for April 9th at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to move the meeting scheduled for April 17th to April 23rd..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or negotiating position of the body (Fire Union Contract).

From the minutes

“At 9:00 p.m. the Chairman Delaney requested a Roll Call Vote of the Board to go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or negotiating position of the body (Fire Union Contract). The Board will not return to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Delaney, aye; Vice Chairman Tuzik, aye; Selectman Barthelmes, aye; Selectman Dockter, aye and Selectman Keegan, aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

From the Hanover Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Jim Hoyes from his campaign site (hoyesforhanover.com); Vanessa O’Connor from her Select Board Facebook page (Hanover Selectwoman Vanessa O’Connor); Steve Louko from his campaign Facebook page (Steve Louko – Hanover Selectman); Rachel Hughes from a Hanover Community TV still (Hanover Woman’s Club Juniors Candidates Night, April 2025, with her on-screen name label). Members without a photo show initials.

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