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Hanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 4, 2019

16 recorded votes, 0 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 pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) - Discussion of the complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett announced the Board would be going into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) - Discussion of the complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual

From the minutes

“II EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett announced the Board would be going into executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) - Discussion of the complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual So Moved by Mitchell, second by Hickey to go into Executive Session. Roll Call Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

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

Open the hearing on 81 Ocean for violations of General By-laws 3-11

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing on 81 Ocean for violations of General By-laws 3-11

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mitchell, second Dyer, to open the hearing on 81 Ocean for violations of General By-laws 3-11. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)

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

Find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 81 Ocean Avenue, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the Board issue a...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 81 Ocean Avenue, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the Board issue a corresponding written determination to the Building Commissioner and authorize the Building commissioner to work with Town Counsel to remedy the situation, using litigation is necessary

From the minutes

“MOTION by Blauss, second by Mitchell to find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 81 Ocean Avenue, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the Board issue a corresponding written determination to the Building Commissioner and authorize the Building commissioner to work with Town Counsel to remedy the situation, using litigation is necessary. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)

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

Close hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to close hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

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

Approve the increase in all the building, plumbing and gas fees

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the increase in all the building, plumbing and gas fees

From the minutes

“MOTION by Dyer, second Mitchell to approve the increase in all the building, plumbing and gas fees. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

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

Suspend the Class II license for Upscale Auto until clean up is completed

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To suspend the Class II license for Upscale Auto until clean up is completed

From the minutes

“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to suspend the Class II license for Upscale Auto until clean up is completed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)

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

Appoint Mr. Dyer as the OCPC representative

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. Dyer as the OCPC representative

From the minutes

“MOTION by Hickey second by Blauss to appoint Mr. Dyer as the OCPC representative. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)

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

Reappoint the Board committee assignments as agreed

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint the Board committee assignments as agreed

From the minutes

“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to reappoint the Board committee assignments as agreed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)

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

Open the hearing for 246 East Washington Street

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing for 246 East Washington Street

From the minutes

“MOTION by Hickey, second Blauss to open the hearing for 246 East Washington Street. Roll Call Blauss aye, Hickey ayes, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)

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

Table the hearing to June 18 2019

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To table the hearing to June 18 2019

From the minutes

“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to table the hearing to June 18 2019. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

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

Close the hearing to June 18 2019

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing to June 18 2019

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to close the hearing to June 18 2019. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

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

Appointment Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in said role

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appointment Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in said role

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to appointment Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in said role. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

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

Authorize Mrs. Marini to act on the Board of Selectmen's behalf and sign all documents necessary for the tax possession auction

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Mrs. Marini to act on the Board of Selectmen's behalf and sign all documents necessary for the tax possession auction

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to authorize Mrs. Marini to act on the Board of Selectmen's behalf and sign all documents necessary for the tax possession auction. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

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

Approve the minutes as presented

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Dyer, second by Mitchell to approve the minutes as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to approve the minutes as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (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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