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February 5, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Paul Healey, Mary Power, Karen Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated January 10, 2019
To approve the minutes dated January 10, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 10, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Approve the minutes dated January 31, 2019
To approve the minutes dated January 31, 2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 31, 2019, Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the South Shore Country Club - R&M Pools Account in the amount of $37,500.00
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the South Shore Country Club - R&M Pools Account in the amount of $37,500.00.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the South Shore Country Club - R&M Pools Account in the amount of $37,500.00. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend favorable action of Article II
To recommend favorable action of Article II.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article II. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 5, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Hingham Board of Selectmen of Hingham, MA in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances,...
: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 5, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Hingham Board of Selectmen of Hingham, MA in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form on or before April 12, 2019 for the Foster Elementary School located at 55 Downer Avenue, Hingham (Map ID 38/0/01), which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The building was built in 1951 and does not meet current code and significantly lacks environmental quality for natural lighting, artificial lighting, fresh air ventilation, and evenly distributed heat and cooling temperatures to enhance the educational environment. Classroom configuration does not allow for uninterrupted instruction, several classrooms have no natural light, the building envelope and windows systems are inefficient, and the steam heating distribution system and electrical systems are failing due to deterioration; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptan
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 5, 2019, prior to the closing date, the Hingham Board of Selectmen of Hingham, MA in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form on or before April 12, 2019 for the Foster Elementary School located at 55 Downer Avenue, Hingham (Map ID 38/0/01), which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future for replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. The building was built in 1951 and does not meet current code and significantly lacks environmental quality for natural lighting, artificial lighting, fresh air ventilation, and evenly distributed heat and cooling temperatures to enhance the educational environment. Classroom configuration does not allow for uninterrupted instruction, several classrooms have no natural light, the building envelope and windows systems are inefficient, and the steam heating distribution system and electrical systems are failing due to deterioration; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Hingham to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend favorable action of Article AA
To recommend favorable action of Article AA.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article AA. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Recommend favorable action of Article BB
To recommend favorable action of Article BB.
The minutes name Karen Johnson as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article BB. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Recommend favorable action of Article CC
To recommend favorable action of Article CC.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article CC. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)
Appoint Robert Mansfield as a Special Police Officer effective February 11, 2019
To appoint Robert Mansfield as a Special Police Officer effective February 11, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Healey made a motion to appoint Robert Mansfield as a Special Police Officer effective February 11, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)
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