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Hanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

December 17, 2019

14 recorded votes, 1 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

Open the meeting and convene in executive session, to return to open session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the meeting and convene in executive session, to return to open session

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to open the meeting and convene in executive session, to return to open session. Roll call vote Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald- Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye and Dyer aye. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

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

Adjourn the executive session and return to open session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the executive session and return to open session

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer at 7:22 p.m. to adjourn the executive session and return to open session. Roll call vote Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye and Dyer aye. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)

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

Approve this project and waive the building permit fee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve this project and waive the building permit fee

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer to approve this project and waive the building permit fee. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)

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

Renew all licenses as printed

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To renew all licenses as printed

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey to renew all licenses as printed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

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

Approve Hanson Business Network's use of the Town Green on June 6, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Hanson Business Network's use of the Town Green on June 6, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey to approve Hanson Business Network's use of the Town Green on June 6, 2020. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

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

Appoint Gil Amado to the So. Shore Recycling Cooperative and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Gil Amado to the So. Shore Recycling Cooperative and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer to appoint Gil Amado to the So. Shore Recycling Cooperative and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)

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

Appoint Dori Jamieson as the Administrative Assistant to Recreation, subject to a 6-month probation and background check

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dori Jamieson as the Administrative Assistant to Recreation, subject to a 6-month probation and background check

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey to appoint Dori Jamieson as the Administrative Assistant to Recreation, subject to a 6-month probation and background check. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

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

Accept the November 2019 donations

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the November 2019 donations

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer to accept the November 2019 donations. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)

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

Allow the PTO to use Maquan and Botieri parking lots for the Polar Plunge on January 26th

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow the PTO to use Maquan and Botieri parking lots for the Polar Plunge on January 26th

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to allow the PTO to use Maquan and Botieri parking lots for the Polar Plunge on January 26th. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Town Administrator's contract

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Town Administrator's contract

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mr. Dyer to approve the Town Administrator's contract. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Highway Director's contract

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Highway Director's contract

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer to approve the Highway Director's contract. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the November 16, 2019 regular session and November 19, 2019 executive session minutes (no release)

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the November 16, 2019 regular session and November 19, 2019 executive session minutes (no release)

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey to approve the November 16, 2019 regular session and November 19, 2019 executive session minutes (no release). Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

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

Approve the December 3, 2019 minutes. Mr. Mitchell abstained

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the December 3, 2019 minutes. Mr. Mitchell abstained

Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, HickeyAbstained: Mitchell

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey to approve the December 3, 2019 minutes. Mr. Mitchell abstained. Voted 4 -0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer at 9:15 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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