MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2019
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Wesley Blauss, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell, Matthew Dyer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations for collective bargaining sessions with the Hanson Police Relief Association and the chair has declared that it would be detrimental to...
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations for collective bargaining sessions with the Hanson Police Relief Association and the chair has declared that it would be detrimental to conduct in open session
From the minutes
“To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations for collective bargaining sessions with the Hanson Police Relief Association and the chair has declared that it would be detrimental to conduct in open session. SO MOVED by Mitchell, second by Hickey. Roll call Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald- Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Amend the Town Administrator's employment contract. The Town and Mr. McCue have agreed mutually to end the employment relationship. Mr. McCue has agreed to certain terms to amend his existing...
To amend the Town Administrator's employment contract. The Town and Mr. McCue have agreed mutually to end the employment relationship. Mr. McCue has agreed to certain terms to amend his existing employment agreement and separate from employment
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to amend the Town Administrator's employment contract. The Town and Mr. McCue have agreed mutually to end the employment relationship. Mr. McCue has agreed to certain terms to amend his existing employment agreement and separate from employment. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Enter into an employee agreement between the Town of Hanson and Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in the position. The agreement is subject...
To enter into an employee agreement between the Town of Hanson and Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in the position. The agreement is subject to minor modifications
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to enter into an employee agreement between the Town of Hanson and Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in the position. The agreement is subject to minor modifications Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Authority the Town Administrator to send a letter of support for the Housing Authority to apply to change the form of funding the for LZ Thomas Housing
To authority the Town Administrator to send a letter of support for the Housing Authority to apply to change the form of funding the for LZ Thomas Housing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to authority the Town Administrator to send a letter of support for the Housing Authority to apply to change the form of funding the for LZ Thomas Housing. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Award the bids for the June 12th Tax possession Auction to the individuals as read or their designees
To award the bids for the June 12th Tax possession Auction to the individuals as read or their designees
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer to award the bids for the June 12th Tax possession Auction to the individuals as read or their designees. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Accept the donation of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,130.00 for the Recreation Commission
To accept the donation of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,130.00 for the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION Mitchell, second by Dyer to accept the donation of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,130.00 for the Recreation Commission. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Approve Rules and Regulations with the amendment of adding verbiage regarding transferability
To approve Rules and Regulations with the amendment of adding verbiage regarding transferability
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey second by Mitchell to approve Rules and Regulations with the amendment of adding verbiage regarding transferability. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Approve the license application as presented
To approve the license application as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to approve the license application as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Approve the Junk Dealer license to Matthew Chiaramonti at 1000 Main Street
To approve the Junk Dealer license to Matthew Chiaramonti at 1000 Main Street
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to approve the Junk Dealer license to Matthew Chiaramonti at 1000 Main Street. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Accept with regret Mr. Dyer's resignation from the 200th Anniversary Committee
To accept with regret Mr. Dyer's resignation from the 200th Anniversary Committee
Yes: Blauss, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: Dyer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Mitchell to accept with regret Mr. Dyer's resignation from the 200th Anniversary Committee . Voted 4 – 0 - 1 Dyer.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Mary Foley to be Board of Registrars. Term to expire June 30, 2022
To appoint Mary Foley to be Board of Registrars. Term to expire June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second Hickey to appoint Mary Foley to be Board of Registrars. Term to expire June 30, 2022. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Approve the use to Town Hall Green by Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday August 17th
To approve the use to Town Hall Green by Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday August 17th
From the minutes
“MOTION Mitchell, second Blauss to approve the use to Town Hall Green by Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday August 17th. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Blauss)
Reappoint the committee members as presented with the changes highlighted above
To reappoint the committee members as presented with the changes highlighted above
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second Dyer to reappoint the committee members as presented with the changes highlighted above. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Approve the Harbor to the Bay Bike event on Saturday, September 14th
To approve the Harbor to the Bay Bike event on Saturday, September 14th
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to approve the Harbor to the Bay Bike event on Saturday, September 14th. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 248 East Washington Street, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the...
To find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 248 East Washington Street, 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 if necessary
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell , second by Dyer to find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 248 East Washington Street, 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 if necessary. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Approve the Selectmen's Calendar for FY20
Approve the Selectmen's Calendar for FY20
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, Mitchell approve the Selectmen's Calendar for FY20. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Determine that Mrs. Marini's disclosure is sufficient to advise the public and that it doesn't constitute a conflict because she is so distant from it
To determine that Mrs. Marini's disclosure is sufficient to advise the public and that it doesn't constitute a conflict because she is so distant from it
From the minutes
“MOTION Mitchell, second by Dyer to determine that Mrs. Marini's disclosure is sufficient to advise the public and that it doesn't constitute a conflict because she is so distant from it. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Accept and release the Executive Session minutes of May 21st and June 4th
To Accept and release the Executive Session minutes of May 21st and June 4th
Yes: Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellAbstained: Blauss, Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION Mitchell, second by Dyer to Accept and release the Executive Session minutes of May 21st and June 4th Voted 3 – 0 – 2 Blauss and Hickey.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Approve the one day liquor licenses as presented
To approve the one day liquor licenses as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second Mitchell to approve the one day liquor licenses as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION Mitchell, second by Hickey to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
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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