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June 5, 2018
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Paul Healey, Karen Johnson, Mary Power
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes of May 22, 2018
To approve the Minutes of May 22, 2018.
Yes: Healey, JohnsonAbstained: Power
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the Minutes of May 22, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0. Ms. Power abstained from the vote as she was not present at the May 22nd meeting..” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the request of James Engineering, Inc. on behalf of [Woodin entity] to replace and upgrade the 6-inch PVC sewer main located at the end of Lewis Court with an 8- inch diameter gravity...
To approve the request of James Engineering, Inc. on behalf of [Woodin entity] to replace and upgrade the 6-inch PVC sewer main located at the end of Lewis Court with an 8- inch diameter gravity sewer main. The sewer main is mostly located within the limits of the private way; however, approximately 22 feet of the proposed repair is located within the limits of the existing public way. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 21, 2018.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of James Engineering, Inc. on behalf of [Woodin entity] to replace and upgrade the 6-inch PVC sewer main located at the end of Lewis Court with an 8- inch diameter gravity sewer main. The sewer main is mostly located within the limits of the private way; however, approximately 22 feet of the proposed repair is located within the limits of the existing public way. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 21, 2018. Mr. Healey seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Healey)
Re-open the previous vote for the purposes of amending it to include $16,000 cash set aside for micro sealing the roadway after the work is done
To re-open the previous vote for the purposes of amending it to include $16,000 cash set aside for micro sealing the roadway after the work is done.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to re-open the previous vote for the purposes of amending it to include $16,000 cash set aside for micro sealing the roadway after the work is done. Ms. Power seconded to re- open the vote. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Amend the vote so that the approval be further subject to the condition that prior to commencement of the work, [Woodin entity] deliver to the Town a cash security in the amount of $16,000 which...
To amend the vote so that the approval be further subject to the condition that prior to commencement of the work, [Woodin entity] deliver to the Town a cash security in the amount of $16,000 which may be used by the Town for purposes of micro-sealing the roadway at Lewis Court once the sewer line replacement has occurred. Ms. Johnson had questions concerning conditions. Ms. Murphy, Mr. Healey and Ms. Savage-Dunham addressed Ms. Johnson's questions.
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to amend the vote so that the approval be further subject to the condition that prior to commencement of the work, [Woodin entity] deliver to the Town a cash security in the amount of $16,000 which may be used by the Town for purposes of micro-sealing the roadway at Lewis Court once the sewer line replacement has occurred. Ms. Johnson had questions concerning conditions. Ms. Murphy, Mr. Healey and Ms. Savage-Dunham addressed Ms. Johnson's questions. Ms. Power seconded, 2-1.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Allow the Hingham Farmers Market (HFM) to offer wine sampling by one vendor per week which can offer a maximum of three (3) ounces of wine per customer
To allow the Hingham Farmers Market (HFM) to offer wine sampling by one vendor per week which can offer a maximum of three (3) ounces of wine per customer. Also, the Hingham Farmers Market and Trustees of the Bathing Beach and vendor must provide annually a copy of their insurance certificate with proof of Liquor Liability insurance naming the town of Hingham and the trustees as additional insureds. The Hingham Farmers Market will coordinate monitoring of sampling activity with the assigned police detail officer at any market event with wine sales/sampling. The Hingham Farmers Market will ensure that the vendor has an Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission certificate of compliance.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to allow the Hingham Farmers Market (HFM) to offer wine sampling by one vendor per week which can offer a maximum of three (3) ounces of wine per customer. Also, the Hingham Farmers Market and Trustees of the Bathing Beach and vendor must provide annually a copy of their insurance certificate with proof of Liquor Liability insurance naming the town of Hingham and the trustees as additional insureds. The Hingham Farmers Market will coordinate monitoring of sampling activity with the assigned police detail officer at any market event with wine sales/sampling. The Hingham Farmers Market will ensure that the vendor has an Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission certificate of compliance. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
The Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, accepts a gift of funds to be used solely for the purpose of reconstructing and maintaining the playground at the public park...
That the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, accepts a gift of funds to be used solely for the purpose of reconstructing and maintaining the playground at the public park known as Powers Field in accordance with the Site Plan entitled Hingham Center Playground dated as of March 26, 2018 as revised approved by the Hingham Planning Board on June 4, 2018, subject to conditions to Site Plan approval imposed by the Planning Board, and in accordance with the following terms and conditions: 1. Within three months of the receipt of sufficient funds to reconstruct the playground, as such time period may be extended by the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator (or his designee) shall procure equipment and materials for the reconstruction of the playground consistent with the Site Plan; 2. The Town shall undertake the reconstruction of the playground in accordance with the Site Plan; 3. Any funds in such account in excess of the cost of reconstruction of the playground shall be maintained in said account and expended for the maintenance of the playground and for no other purpose until such funds are exhausted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion that the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, accepts a gift of funds to be used solely for the purpose of reconstructing and maintaining the playground at the public park known as Powers Field in accordance with the Site Plan entitled Hingham Center Playground dated as of March 26, 2018 as revised approved by the Hingham Planning Board on June 4, 2018, subject to conditions to Site Plan approval imposed by the Planning Board, and in accordance with the following terms and conditions: 1. Within three months of the receipt of sufficient funds to reconstruct the playground, as such time period may be extended by the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator (or his designee) shall procure equipment and materials for the reconstruction of the playground consistent with the Site Plan; 2. The Town shall undertake the reconstruction of the playground in accordance with the Site Plan; 3. Any funds in such account in excess of the cost of reconstruction of the playground shall be maintained in said account and expended for the maintenance of the playground and for no other purpose until such funds are exhausted. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
A motion that in accordance with Section 2(a)(17) of Article 39 of the General Bylaws, the Board approve the expenditure of funds by the Affordable Housing Trust for the purchase of the property...
A motion that in accordance with Section 2(a)(17) of Article 39 of the General Bylaws, the Board approve the expenditure of funds by the Affordable Housing Trust for the purchase of the property of 499 Cushing Street pursuant to an offer to purchase dated May 20, 2018Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust request for approval to expend funds to purchase 499 Cushing Street.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion a motion that in accordance with Section 2(a)(17) of Article 39 of the General Bylaws, the Board approve the expenditure of funds by the Affordable Housing Trust for the purchase of the property of 499 Cushing Street pursuant to an offer to purchase dated May 20, 2018Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust request for approval to expend funds to purchase 499 Cushing Street. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and the Hingham Housing Authority regarding the marketing and sale of the affordable unit 9 at the...
To authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and the Hingham Housing Authority regarding the marketing and sale of the affordable unit 9 at the Lincoln Hill Condominium.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and the Hingham Housing Authority regarding the marketing and sale of the affordable unit 9 at the Lincoln Hill Condominium. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Karen Johnson be designated as the member of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the board of trustees of the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter...
That Karen Johnson be designated as the member of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the board of trustees of the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C(b) and Section 1(b) of Article 39 of the Town of Hingham General Bylaws.
The minutes give the count (2-0), but 3 members were present, so we show only the count, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion that Karen Johnson be designated as the member of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the board of trustees of the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C(b) and Section 1(b) of Article 39 of the Town of Hingham General Bylaws. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to William Arvanites on behalf of South Shore Conservatory of Music for the Summer Spotlight series to be held at the...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to William Arvanites on behalf of South Shore Conservatory of Music for the Summer Spotlight series to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to William Arvanites on behalf of South Shore Conservatory of Music for the Summer Spotlight series to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Banion on behalf of The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist for Summerfest 2018 to be held at St. John...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Banion on behalf of The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist for Summerfest 2018 to be held at St. John the Evangelist's church grounds on June 10, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Banion on behalf of The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist for Summerfest 2018 to be held at St. John the Evangelist's church grounds on June 10, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the date change for the Taste of Hingham to Saturday, June 9, 2018 with a rain date of Sunday, June 10, 2018
To approve the date change for the Taste of Hingham to Saturday, June 9, 2018 with a rain date of Sunday, June 10, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the date change for the Taste of Hingham to Saturday, June 9, 2018 with a rain date of Sunday, June 10, 2018. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mignosa on behalf of the Fruit Center Maketplace for the Spring Craft Beer Fest to be held at the Fruit Center...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mignosa on behalf of the Fruit Center Maketplace for the Spring Craft Beer Fest to be held at the Fruit Center Marketplace on June 9, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Mark Mignosa on behalf of the Fruit Center Maketplace for the Spring Craft Beer Fest to be held at the Fruit Center Marketplace on June 9, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
The Board will enter Executive session for review, approval and potential release of prior executive session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22 and § 21(a)(7)
The Board will enter Executive session for review, approval and potential release of prior executive session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22 and § 21(a)(7). The Board may reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“The Chair States: The Board will enter Executive session for review, approval and potential release of prior executive session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22 and § 21(a)(7). The Board may reconvene in Open Session. ROLL CALL VOTE. All were in favor, 3-0.”
Release the following Executive Session minutes: 12/19/11, 2/7/13, 5/23/13, 6/13/13, 7/3/13, 8/22/13, 10/24/13, 1/9/14, 2/12/14, 5/22/14, 1/8/15, 1/29/15, 6/4/15, 10/22/15, 12/3/15, 12/15/15,...
To release the following Executive Session minutes: 12/19/11, 2/7/13, 5/23/13, 6/13/13, 7/3/13, 8/22/13, 10/24/13, 1/9/14, 2/12/14, 5/22/14, 1/8/15, 1/29/15, 6/4/15, 10/22/15, 12/3/15, 12/15/15, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/16/17, 11/7/17, 11/15/17, 12/19/17.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to release the following Executive Session minutes: 12/19/11, 2/7/13, 5/23/13, 6/13/13, 7/3/13, 8/22/13, 10/24/13, 1/9/14, 2/12/14, 5/22/14, 1/8/15, 1/29/15, 6/4/15, 10/22/15, 12/3/15, 12/15/15, 5/5/16, 5/12/16, 5/16/17, 11/7/17, 11/15/17, 12/19/17. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
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