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Hanson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

June 19, 2018

15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Wesley Blauss, Matthew Dyer, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Go into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chairman Mitchell announced the Board would be going into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel. IT Director

From the minutes

“II EXECUTIVE SESSION - Chairman Mitchell announced the Board would be going into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel. IT Director So moved by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett. Roll Call Blauss aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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

Adopt guidance of the marijuana policy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt guidance of the marijuana policy

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to adopt guidance of the marijuana policy. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)

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

Close and post the conservation parcels abutting the Factory Pond

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close and post the conservation parcels abutting the Factory Pond

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to close and post the conservation parcels abutting the Factory Pond. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to contact the abutters by whatever means he deems appropriate and to notify all impacted residents of the pond closures

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to contact the abutters by whatever means he deems appropriate and to notify all impacted residents of the pond closures

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to authorize the Town Administrator to contact the abutters by whatever means he deems appropriate and to notify all impacted residents of the pond closures. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

Enter into an agreement with Gowrie Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into an agreement with Gowrie Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to enter into an agreement with Gowrie Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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

Accept the donations as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the donations as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to accept the donations as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

Approve the fee waiver to the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 22nd

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the fee waiver to the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 22nd

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the fee waiver to the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 22nd. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

With the exception of the four individuals discussed to approve the re-appointments as listed

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–0

With the exception of the four individuals discussed to approve the re-appointments as listed

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss with the exception of the four individuals discussed to approve the re-appointments as listed Voted 4 – 0 – 1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)

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

Appoint Don Howard to the Final Plymouth County Hospital Reuse Committee

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Don Howard to the Final Plymouth County Hospital Reuse Committee

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to appoint Don Howard to the Final Plymouth County Hospital Reuse Committee. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

Accept with regret Mr. Vess' resignation

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept with regret Mr. Vess' resignation

From the minutes

“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to accept with regret Mr. Vess' resignation. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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

Approve the revised Vehicle Use Policy

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the revised Vehicle Use Policy

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the revised Vehicle Use Policy. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

Adopt the policy with the additional language addressing Open Meeting Law

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the policy with the additional language addressing Open Meeting Law

From the minutes

“MOTION FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Hickey to adopt the policy with the additional language addressing Open Meeting Law. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

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

Approve the minutes with the correction of Mr. SJKELS last name

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes with the correction of Mr. SJKELS last name

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the minutes with the correction of Mr. SJKELS last name. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the one Day Liquor licenses as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one Day Liquor licenses as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Dyer, second Hickey to approve the one Day Liquor licenses as presented. Voted 5 -0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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