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June 19, 2018
19 recorded votes, 1 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 June 5, 2018
To approve the Minutes of June 5, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the Minutes of June 5, 2018. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Power)
Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 440 feet of 2-inch gas main in Pond Street
To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 440 feet of 2-inch gas main in Pond Street. This gas main will originate from the existing 6" main in Main Street and continue under the paved surface of Pond Street southerly to completion at the existing 2" main in Pleasant Street. This gas main will replace an existing 1" inserted bare steel decayed main that is approximately 30 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated June 1, 2018.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 440 feet of 2-inch gas main in Pond Street. This gas main will originate from the existing 6" main in Main Street and continue under the paved surface of Pond Street southerly to completion at the existing 2" main in Pleasant Street. This gas main will replace an existing 1" inserted bare steel decayed main that is approximately 30 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated June 1, 2018. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain two new 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main stubs (approximately 115 feet) at both ends of Arnold Road at the intersection of Main Street
To approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain two new 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main stubs (approximately 115 feet) at both ends of Arnold Road at the intersection of Main Street. The new water main stubs will originate at both intersections of Arnold Road and Main Street connecting into the existing 20-inch main and continue under the paved surface of Main Street to completion just within the layout of Arnold Road to be used for a future water replacement project on Arnold Road. This work is being proposed before this section of Main Street is paved. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 4, 2018.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain two new 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main stubs (approximately 115 feet) at both ends of Arnold Road at the intersection of Main Street. The new water main stubs will originate at both intersections of Arnold Road and Main Street connecting into the existing 20-inch main and continue under the paved surface of Main Street to completion just within the layout of Arnold Road to be used for a future water replacement project on Arnold Road. This work is being proposed before this section of Main Street is paved. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated May 4, 2018. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the DPW-Snow Removal Account in the amount of $490,196
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the DPW-Snow Removal Account in the amount of $490,196.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the DPW-Snow Removal Account in the amount of $490,196. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Selectmen-Legal Services Account in the amount of $449,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Selectmen-Legal Services Account in the amount of $449,000.
The minutes name Karen Johnson as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Selectmen-Legal Services Account in the amount of $449,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Mandatory Medicare Taxes Account in the amount of $65,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Mandatory Medicare Taxes Account in the amount of $65,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Mandatory Medicare Taxes Account in the amount of $65,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Workers Compensation Account in the amount of $50,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Workers Compensation Account in the amount of $50,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Workers Compensation Account in the amount of $50,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the South Shore Country Club-Restaurant-Sewer Account in the amount of $50,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the South Shore Country Club-Restaurant-Sewer Account in the amount of $50,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the South Shore Country Club-Restaurant-Sewer Account in the amount of $50,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3- 0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police Salary-Overtime Account in the amount of $30,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police Salary-Overtime Account in the amount of $30,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police Salary-Overtime Account in the amount of $30,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police Expense-Professional Services Account in the amount of $16,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police Expense-Professional Services Account in the amount of $16,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Hingham Police Expense-Professional Services Account in the amount of $16,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Unemployment Compensation Account in the amount of $3,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Unemployment Compensation Account in the amount of $3,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Unemployment Compensation Account in the amount of $3,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to the Fire Department Salaries-Overtime Account from the Group Insurance Account in the amount of $200,000
To recommend an inter-department transfer to the Fire Department Salaries-Overtime Account from the Group Insurance Account in the amount of $200,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to the Fire Department Salaries-Overtime Account from the Group Insurance Account in the amount of $200,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from the Fire Department Expense Account to the Fire Department Overtime Account in the amount of $25,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from the Fire Department Expense Account to the Fire Department Overtime Account in the amount of $25,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from the Fire Department Expense Account to the Fire Department Overtime Account in the amount of $25,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from the DPW Payroll Account to the DPW Road Building Account in the amount of $70,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from the DPW Payroll Account to the DPW Road Building Account in the amount of $70,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from the DPW Payroll Account to the DPW Road Building Account in the amount of $70,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3- 0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from the DPW Transfer Station Expense Account to the DPW Transfer Station Wages Account in the amount of $15,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from the DPW Transfer Station Expense Account to the DPW Transfer Station Wages Account in the amount of $15,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from the DPW Transfer Station Expense Account to the DPW Transfer Station Wages Account in the amount of $15,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Repurpose $30,000 of Capital for Town Hall: From FY18 "Exterior Painting #2 of 2" to "Interior Door Security"
To repurpose $30,000 of Capital for Town Hall: From FY18 "Exterior Painting #2 of 2" to "Interior Door Security".
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to repurpose $30,000 of Capital for Town Hall: From FY18 "Exterior Painting #2 of 2" to "Interior Door Security". Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Repurpose $6,000 of Capital for the Harbormaster: From FY18 "Marine 1 Collar" to "Marine 1 Forward Infrared Camera"
To repurpose $6,000 of Capital for the Harbormaster: From FY18 "Marine 1 Collar" to "Marine 1 Forward Infrared Camera".
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to repurpose $6,000 of Capital for the Harbormaster: From FY18 "Marine 1 Collar" to "Marine 1 Forward Infrared Camera". Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Reappoint Ted Matthews as the Associate Member of the Planning Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019
To reappoint Ted Matthews as the Associate Member of the Planning Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to reappoint Ted Matthews as the Associate Member of the Planning Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Reappoint David Alschuler as the Town of Hingham's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2021
To reappoint David Alschuler as the Town of Hingham's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint David Alschuler as the Town of Hingham's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
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