MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2018
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James Hickey, Donald Howard, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James McGahan, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept with regret the Gary Banuk's resignation from the School Repair Committee
To accept with regret the Gary Banuk's resignation from the School Repair Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to accept with regret the Gary Banuk's resignation from the School Repair Committee Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Accept with the regret the resignation of Kathleen Womersley from the North River Commission
To accept with the regret the resignation of Kathleen Womersley from the North River Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to accept with the regret the resignation of Kathleen Womersley from the North River Commission. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Approve the signing of a contract with Site Design Engineering, LLC of Middleboro for as needed on call engineering services, contingent upon contract approval from Town Counsel
To approve the signing of a contract with Site Design Engineering, LLC of Middleboro for as needed on call engineering services, contingent upon contract approval from Town Counsel
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Hickey to approve the signing of a contract with Site Design Engineering, LLC of Middleboro for as needed on call engineering services, contingent upon contract approval from Town Counsel. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Hickey)
Approve the request for reduction in security deposit
To approve the request for reduction in security deposit
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard second by Mitchell to approve the request for reduction in security deposit. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Open the Joint Pole hearing for Crescent Street, King Street and Ransom Road
To Open the Joint Pole hearing for Crescent Street, King Street and Ransom Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard second by Mitchell to Open the Joint Pole hearing for Crescent Street, King Street and Ransom Road. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Approve National Grid's petition to install pole, down guy, and anchor with a four foot lead across from pole 5 Crescent Street. Pole and anchor will be located on town property on the east side...
To approve National Grid's petition to install pole, down guy, and anchor with a four foot lead across from pole 5 Crescent Street. Pole and anchor will be located on town property on the east side of Crescent Street. Pole will be labeled 5-84
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to approve National Grid's petition to install pole, down guy, and anchor with a four foot lead across from pole 5 Crescent Street. Pole and anchor will be located on town property on the east side of Crescent Street. Pole will be labeled 5-84. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Continue the hearing to a date uncertain for the King Street poles
To continue the hearing to a date uncertain for the King Street poles
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Hickey to continue the hearing to a date uncertain for the King Street poles. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve National Grid's petition to install pole, down guy and anchor with a 5 foot leads across from Pole 1 Ransom Road and will be labeled 1-84
To approve National Grid's petition to install pole, down guy and anchor with a 5 foot leads across from Pole 1 Ransom Road and will be labeled 1-84
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve National Grid's petition to install pole, down guy and anchor with a 5 foot leads across from Pole 1 Ransom Road and will be labeled 1-84. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Close the hearings
To close the hearings
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to close the hearings. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Declare the George Steck piano as surplus
To declare the George Steck piano as surplus
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to declare the George Steck piano as surplus. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Approve the one day liquor license and waiver of the license fee for the Hanson Public Library Foundation
To approve the one day liquor license and waiver of the license fee for the Hanson Public Library Foundation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey second by Mitchell to approve the one day liquor license and waiver of the license fee for the Hanson Public Library Foundation. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Amend the motion to include the approval of a one day liquor license to the Hanson Library Foundation on April 28th
To amend the motion to include the approval of a one day liquor license to the Hanson Library Foundation on April 28th
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to amend the motion to include the approval of a one day liquor license to the Hanson Library Foundation on April 28th. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Reduce the membership of the School Repair Committee from 9 to 7
To reduce the membership of the School Repair Committee from 9 to 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to reduce the membership of the School Repair Committee from 9 to 7. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to open the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Class II license to Cappellini Enterprises for up to 4 vehicles for sale on the property
To approve a Class II license to Cappellini Enterprises for up to 4 vehicles for sale on the property
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell second by Howard to approve a Class II license to Cappellini Enterprises for up to 4 vehicles for sale on the property. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Howard)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Howard close the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Howard)
Send a letter of support in the amount of $80,000 for the new dock system at Camp Kiwanee
To send a letter of support in the amount of $80,000 for the new dock system at Camp Kiwanee
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to send a letter of support in the amount of $80,000 for the new dock system at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Set the Capital Asset threshold amount at $15,000.00
To set the Capital Asset threshold amount at $15,000.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to set the Capital Asset threshold amount at $15,000.00. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Approve the minutes of January 23rd as presented
To approve the minutes of January 23rd as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Hickey to approve the minutes of January 23rd as presented. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Hickey)
Authorize the Town Administrator, contingent of Town Counsel review and approval to join in the Tort action
To authorize the Town Administrator, contingent of Town Counsel review and approval to join in the Tort action
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to authorize the Town Administrator, contingent of Town Counsel review and approval to join in the Tort action. Mr. Hickey asked what would happen to the award funds if received. Mr. McCue indicated that Town Meeting would vote to determine where the funds were allocated. Mr. McCue said funds could be earmarked for specific items such as drug awareness or control. SO VOTED 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the...
Chairman McGahan announced the Board will be going into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Fire Union
From the minutes
“Chairman McGahan announced the Board will be going into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Fire Union So moved by Howard, second by Mitchell, Roll Call, Howard aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, McGahan aye, Mitchell aye and Hickey aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION to adjourn FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
From the Hanson 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: stills from WHCA-TV interviews (Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Municipal Focus, July 2023; Ann Rein, Joe Weeks and Frank Milisi, Bring It On, April 2024). Members without a photo show initials.
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