MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 18, 2018
21 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- James Hickey stepped out of the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and returned at 8:55 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approve the request of Troop 68 to use town Hall Green as requested
To approve the request of Troop 68 to use town Hall Green as requested
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to approve the request of Troop 68 to use town Hall Green as requested. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
The Hanson Board of Selectmen hereby resolves to adopt and submit to the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for approval an Economic Opportunity area referred to as previously voted by the...
The Hanson Board of Selectmen hereby resolves to adopt and submit to the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for approval an Economic Opportunity area referred to as previously voted by the Board of Selectmen on this September 18, 2018
From the minutes
“The Hanson Board of Selectmen hereby resolves to adopt and submit to the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for approval an Economic Opportunity area referred to as previously voted by the Board of Selectmen on this September 18, 2018. SO MOVED by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Article 2
Article 2: Accept Option Number 1 T-Style Intersection for Indian Head and Maquan Streets
To accept Option Number 1 T-Style Intersection for Indian Head and Maquan Streets
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by FitzGerald Kemmett to accept Option Number 1 T-Style Intersection for Indian Head and Maquan Streets. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the combination of raising the road and installing an overflow pipe if not acceptable by MassDOT, just the overflow pipe
To approve the combination of raising the road and installing an overflow pipe if not acceptable by MassDOT, just the overflow pipe
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the combination of raising the road and installing an overflow pipe if not acceptable by MassDOT, just the overflow pipe. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve Maquan Street "pinch point" for a Boardwalk with composite materials
To approve Maquan Street "pinch point" for a Boardwalk with composite materials
Yes: Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellNo: Blauss
From the minutes
“Mr. Dyer asked how long the wall will be. Mr. Fitzgerald indicated the wall would be 250 feet. Move to the vote relative the to Maquan Street "pinch point" for a Boardwalk with composite materials. Voted 4 – 1 Blauss.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Hickey to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Set the hours of the Special Election from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
To set the hours of the Special Election from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to set the hours of the Special Election from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Enter into an Intermunicipal IT Shared Services Agreement with East Bridgewater
To enter into an Intermunicipal IT Shared Services Agreement with East Bridgewater
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to enter into an Intermunicipal IT Shared Services Agreement with East Bridgewater. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Ballot questions
Exempt Laura Brown from M.G.L. c. 268A, sec.20(d) and the Hanson General Bylaw Article 2-1 Section 8, due to the fact that Ms. Brown has not participated in any work on behalf of the Town relative...
To exempt Laura Brown from M.G.L. c. 268A, sec.20(d) and the Hanson General Bylaw Article 2-1 Section 8, due to the fact that Ms. Brown has not participated in any work on behalf of the Town relative to this property, its disposition is not within her official duties or responsibilities for the Town, the property was publicly advertised, and that as a "special" employee she has followed the disclosure requirements of the conflict of interest law
The minutes give the count (3-1-1) followed by the names FitzGerald-Kemmett and Hickey, but do not say which one voted no and which abstained, so only the count is shown. Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett stepped aside (recused) and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Blauss, to exempt Laura Brown from M.G.L. c. 268A, sec.20(d) and the Hanson General Bylaw Article 2-1 Section 8, due to the fact that Ms. Brown has not participated in any work on behalf of the Town relative to this property, its disposition is not within her official duties or responsibilities for the Town, the property was publicly advertised, and that as a "special" employee she has followed the disclosure requirements of the conflict of interest law. Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett explained that she did not vote in favor because Attorney Brown, although she did go through the process of clearing her ethics conflict, she was hired by the Town to work on auctions of town property. While the Ethics Commission indicated that if she were designated as a Special Employee, she would be fine to buy on the property, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett has a problem with people working for the Town and buying up property. Voted 3 – 1 – 1 FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Blauss)
Accept the bid in the amount of $185,000
To accept the bid in the amount of $185,000
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellNo: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOVED to the vote to accept the bid in the amount of $185,000. Voted 4 – 1 (FitzGerald-Kemmett).”
Recommend Article 1
To Recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to Recommend Article 1. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Recommend Article 8
To Recommend Article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to Recommend Article 8. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Recommend Article 13
To Recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to Recommend Article 13. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Pass Over Article 14
To Pass Over Article 14
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to Pass Over Article 14. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Recommend Article 23
To Recommend Article 23
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to Recommend Article 23. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Appoint Kevin Perkins as the ZBA representative to the Energy Committee
To appoint Kevin Perkins as the ZBA representative to the Energy Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Hickey to appoint Kevin Perkins as the ZBA representative to the Energy Committee. Vote 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the Committee Appointment Policy as revised
To approve the Committee Appointment Policy as revised
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett second by Dyer to approve the Committee Appointment Policy as revised. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the minutes of September 11th as printed
To approve the minutes of September 11th as printed
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to approve the minutes of September 11th as printed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the one day liquor licenses as printed
To approve the one day liquor licenses as printed
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to approve the one day liquor licenses as printed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
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-...
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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Police Lieutenant, IT Director and Administrative Professionals
From the minutes
“VIII 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Police Lieutenant, IT Director and Administrative Professionals. SO MOVED by Matt, second by Hickey, Roll Call Blauss aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to adjourn. Vote 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
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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