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Hanover Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

December 9, 2019

19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance line says Selectman Delaney was unable to attend, but later the minutes record him recusing himself from the auto license renewals, speaking on the Walnut Hill plan, voting in a roll call and excusing himself from the meeting. He is shown as absent, as the attendance line says.

Present: John C. Tuzik, Emmanuel Dockter, Jocelyn Keegan, John Barry

Absent: David R. Delaney

Every vote, in order

Approve the renewal of the 2020 All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears, as listed:

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 renewal of the 2020 All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears, as listed:.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears, as listed:

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 renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears, as listed:.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant License to: Thai Jasmine Corporation dba Siam Cuisine, 370 Columbia Road, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant License to: Thai Jasmine Corporation dba Siam Cuisine, 370 Columbia Road, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears, and furthermore subject to Thai Jasmine Corporation dba Siam Cuisine having received a Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant license in the month of December, 2019.

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 renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant License to: Thai Jasmine Corporation dba Siam Cuisine, 370 Columbia Road, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears, and furthermore subject to Thai Jasmine Corporation dba Siam Cuisine having received a Wines & Malt Beverages Restaurant license in the month of December, 2019..”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Goods Store Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Goods Store Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders in arrears, as listed:

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 renewal of the 2020 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Goods Store Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders in arrears, as listed:.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Package Goods Store Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Package Goods Store Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders in arrears, as listed:

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 renewal of the 2020 Wines & Malt Beverages Package Goods Store Licenses, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders in arrears, as listed:.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Malt Only to

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Malt Only to:

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 renewal of the 2020 Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Malt Only to:.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Veterans Club License for All Alcoholic Beverages to

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Veterans Club License for All Alcoholic Beverages to:

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 renewal of the 2020 Veterans Club License for All Alcoholic Beverages to:.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Automobile Class I Licenses for the Sale of New and Second-Hand Motor Vehicles in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Automobile Class I Licenses for the Sale of New and Second-Hand Motor Vehicles in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears

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 renewal of the 2020 Automobile Class I Licenses for the Sale of New and Second-Hand Motor Vehicles in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears;.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Automobile Class II Licenses to Buy and Sell Second-Hand Motor Vehicles in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Automobile Class II Licenses to Buy and Sell Second-Hand Motor Vehicles in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears

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 renewal of the 2020 Automobile Class II Licenses to Buy and Sell Second-Hand Motor Vehicles in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears;.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Motor Vehicles – Junk - Class III Licenses for the buying of second hand motor vehicles for the purpose of remodeling, taking apart or rebuilding and selling the...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Motor Vehicles – Junk - Class III Licenses for the buying of second hand motor vehicles for the purpose of remodeling, taking apart or rebuilding and selling the same, or the buying or selling of parts of second hand motor vehicles or tires, or the assembling of second hand motor vehicle parts in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears

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 renewal of the 2020 Motor Vehicles – Junk - Class III Licenses for the buying of second hand motor vehicles for the purpose of remodeling, taking apart or rebuilding and selling the same, or the buying or selling of parts of second hand motor vehicles or tires, or the assembling of second hand motor vehicle parts in accordance with the Provisions of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears;.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Leasing or Rental of Motor Vehicles Licenses in accordance with the provisions of Hanover Bylaw 6-7A, with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Leasing or Rental of Motor Vehicles Licenses in accordance with the provisions of Hanover Bylaw 6-7A, with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears

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 renewal of the 2020 Leasing or Rental of Motor Vehicles Licenses in accordance with the provisions of Hanover Bylaw 6-7A, with amendments thereto, subject to the establishment being fully in compliance with all State and Town regulations as applicable, all fees and taxes being current with notification provided via U.S. Certified Mail to license holders if in arrears;.”

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

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Entertainment Licenses for Innholders, Common Victuallers, Keepers of Restaurants and Other Establishments in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 140, 138...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Entertainment Licenses for Innholders, Common Victuallers, Keepers of Restaurants and Other Establishments in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 140, 138 and 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto.

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 renewal of the 2020 Entertainment Licenses for Innholders, Common Victuallers, Keepers of Restaurants and Other Establishments in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 140, 138 and 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewal of the 2020 Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Innholders, Common Victuallers, Keepers of Restaurants and Other Establishments in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 140...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the renewal of the 2020 Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Innholders, Common Victuallers, Keepers of Restaurants and Other Establishments in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto and all other Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto.

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 renewal of the 2020 Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Innholders, Common Victuallers, Keepers of Restaurants and Other Establishments in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws with amendments thereto and all other Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto..”

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

Approve the following two requests for extension of hours for New Year's Eve, December 31, 2019 (only)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the following two requests for extension of hours for New Year's Eve, December 31, 2019 (only)

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 following two requests for extension of hours for New Year's Eve, December 31, 2019 (only).”

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

Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open the Special 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 Special Town Meeting Warrant..”

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

Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To open 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 open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”

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

Approve the Walnut Hill Traffic Calming Plan, as amended, attached, 4 to 1

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the Walnut Hill Traffic Calming Plan, as amended, attached, 4 to 1.

The roll call lists David R. Delaney, but the minutes show this member as absent, so individual votes are not shown. The roll call adds up to 4-1.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to approve the Walnut Hill Traffic Calming Plan, as amended, attached, 4 to 1. John Tuzik, aye, Emmanuel Dockter, aye, Jocelyn Keegan, aye, John Barry, aye, David Delaney nay.”

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

Accept the donations of land as listed from Kathleen Murray for conservation purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 40 section 8( c ) , Town of Hanover General Bylaws Section 4-12(2) (3), and Section...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To accept the donations of land as listed from Kathleen Murray for conservation purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 40 section 8( c ) , Town of Hanover General Bylaws Section 4-12(2) (3), and Section 4-3 (4) a.

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 the donations of land as listed from Kathleen Murray for conservation purposes pursuant to MGL chapter 40 section 8( c ) , Town of Hanover General Bylaws Section 4-12(2) (3), and Section 4-3 (4) a..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session to conduct a strategy session related to the on-going collective bargaining agreement negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To go into Executive Session to conduct a strategy session related to the on-going collective bargaining agreement negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Finance Director who are representing the Town of Hanover and the Board of Selectmen and the HMEL, AFSCME, Fire and Police Unions, as open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body.

Yes: Barry, Dockter, KeeganThe roll call does not list John C. Tuzik, who was present.

From the minutes

“At 10:00 p.m., in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, Chairman Tuzik made a motion for a Roll Call Vote of the Board to go into Executive Session to conduct a strategy session related to the on-going collective bargaining agreement negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Finance Director who are representing the Town of Hanover and the Board of Selectmen and the HMEL, AFSCME, Fire and Police Unions, as open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. The Board will not be returning to open session. Roll Call Vote: Selectwoman Keegan, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Vice Chairman Dockter, aye.” (Motion: Tuzik)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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