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Hingham Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

March 19, 2019

10 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 March 12, 2019

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To approve the minutes dated March 12, 2019.

Yes: Healey, JohnsonAbstained: Power

From the minutes

“Mr. Healey made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 12, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0. Ms. Power abstained as she was absent from the March 12th meeting..” (Motion: Healey, second: Johnson)

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

Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 6,850 feet of 4-inch and 8-inch gas main in Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.)

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 6,850 feet of 4-inch and 8-inch gas main in Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.). The gas main will originate at approximately #8 Short Street at the beginning of the gas main and continue under the paved surface of Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.) to completion at approximately #227 East Street (just before Elizabeth Lane) connecting into the existing 8-inch gas main. This gas main will replace an existing 4" and 6" bare steel decayed main that is approximately between 91 and 106 years old, and a 1.5" bare steel main that is approximately 105 years old. *Engineering Department will be recommending to the Board of Selectmen as part of this grant of locations that the work hours on Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.) to be between the hours of 7pm and 5am only (Sunday through Friday). In addition, two-weeks prior to start of construction we will require variable message boards to be set-up at project limits. In addition, as part of this project the request includes the following: 1. To install and maintain approximately 875 feet of 4-inch gas main in Rockwood Road. This gas main will originate from the new 8-inch main in Rt. 228 (Short Street, Leavitt Street, and East Street) and continue under the paved surface of Rockwood Road to completion at #12. This gas main will replace an existing 4" coated steel decayed main that is

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 6,850 feet of 4-inch and 8-inch gas main in Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.). The gas main will originate at approximately #8 Short Street at the beginning of the gas main and continue under the paved surface of Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.) to completion at approximately #227 East Street (just before Elizabeth Lane) connecting into the existing 8-inch gas main. This gas main will replace an existing 4" and 6" bare steel decayed main that is approximately between 91 and 106 years old, and a 1.5" bare steel main that is approximately 105 years old. *Engineering Department will be recommending to the Board of Selectmen as part of this grant of locations that the work hours on Rt. 228 (East St. and sections of Short St. and Leavitt St.) to be between the hours of 7pm and 5am only (Sunday through Friday). In addition, two-weeks prior to start of construction we will require variable message boards to be set-up at project limits. In addition, as part of this project the request includes the following: 1. To install and maintain approximately 875 feet of 4-inch gas main in Rockwood Road. This gas main will originate from the new 8-inch main in Rt. 228 (Short Street, Leavitt Street, and East Street) and continue under the paved surface of Rockwood Road to completion at #12. This gas main will replace an existing 4" coated steel decayed main that is approximately 60 years old. 2. To install and maintain approximately 155 feet of 8-inch gas main in Summer Street. This gas main will originate from the new 8-inch main in Rt. 228 (Short Street, Leavitt Street, and East Street) and continue under the paved surface of Summer Street to completion at the existing 6- inch gas main near pole #59/40. This gas main will replace an existing 6" bare steel decayed main that is approximately 89 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated March 7, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

Approve the request of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill for a Change of Manager from David Jamieson to Tyler Spencer; subject to the approval of the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill for a Change of Manager from David Jamieson to Tyler Spencer; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to approve the request of Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill for a Change of Manager from David Jamieson to Tyler Spencer; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)

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

Approve the request from the Hingham Fire Department to re- purpose FY2019 capital funds in the amount of $13,897.90 to purchase fire gear and for repairs/mold testing at North Fire Station...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request from the Hingham Fire Department to re- purpose FY2019 capital funds in the amount of $13,897.90 to purchase fire gear and for repairs/mold testing at North Fire Station (Station 2).

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the request from the Hingham Fire Department to re- purpose FY2019 capital funds in the amount of $13,897.90 to purchase fire gear and for repairs/mold testing at North Fire Station (Station 2). Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

Sign a contract with Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a "indus" for Micro- Surfacing & Random-Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforcement Method as outlined in the bid package titled MICRO19

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign a contract with Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a "indus" for Micro- Surfacing & Random-Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforcement Method as outlined in the bid package titled MICRO19.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to sign a contract with Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a "indus" for Micro- Surfacing & Random-Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforcement Method as outlined in the bid package titled MICRO19. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)

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

Nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to nominate Leslie Badger as the Inspector of Animals for the Town of Hingham. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

Request the Advisory Committee recommend a paper ballot vote by town meeting participants relative to Article MM (Water Company Acquisition)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To request the Advisory Committee recommend a paper ballot vote by town meeting participants relative to Article MM (Water Company Acquisition).

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to request the Advisory Committee recommend a paper ballot vote by town meeting participants relative to Article MM (Water Company Acquisition). Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

Recommend the total FY20 Legal Services budget in the amount of $257,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend the total FY20 Legal Services budget in the amount of $257,000.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend the total FY20 Legal Services budget in the amount of $257,000. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

Recommend the total FY20 Police Department budget in the amount of $5,727,622

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend the total FY20 Police Department budget in the amount of $5,727,622.

From the minutes

“Ms. Johnson made a motion to recommend the total FY20 Police Department budget in the amount of $5,727,622. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)

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

Recommend the Capital Outlay budget in the amount of $2,279,535

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend the Capital Outlay budget in the amount of $2,279,535.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend the Capital Outlay budget in the amount of $2,279,535. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Johnson)

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

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