MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2019
36 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Karen Johnson, Mary Power, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated June 4, 2019
To approve the minutes dated June 4, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 4, 2019. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen-Legal Services in the amount of $455,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen-Legal Services in the amount of $455,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen-Legal Services in the amount of $455,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW-Snow & Ice in the amount of $248,751
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW-Snow & Ice in the amount of $248,751.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW-Snow & Ice in the amount of $248,751. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen Expenses in the amount of $85,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen Expenses in the amount of $85,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen Expenses in the amount of $85,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Fire Overtime in the amount of $80,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Fire Overtime in the amount of $80,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Fire Overtime in the amount of $80,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Workers Compensation in the amount of $41, 315
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Workers Compensation in the amount of $41, 315.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Workers Compensation in the amount of $41, 315. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Employers' Medicare Taxes in the amount of $37,500
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Employers' Medicare Taxes in the amount of $37,500.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Employers' Medicare Taxes in the amount of $37,500. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Expenses in the amount of $27,202
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Expenses in the amount of $27,202.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Expenses in the amount of $27,202. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment Compensation in the amount of $25,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment Compensation in the amount of $25,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment Compensation in the amount of $25,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Salaries in the amount of $18,100
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Salaries in the amount of $18,100.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Salaries in the amount of $18,100. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Expenses in the amount of $11,950
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Expenses in the amount of $11,950.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Expenses in the amount of $11,950. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Expenses in the amount of $10,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Expenses in the amount of $10,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Engineering Expenses in the amount of $10,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Harbormaster R&M Grounds in the amount of $9,001
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Harbormaster R&M Grounds in the amount of $9,001.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Harbormaster R&M Grounds in the amount of $9,001. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Elder Services Salaries in the amount of $8,400
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Elder Services Salaries in the amount of $8,400.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Elder Services Salaries in the amount of $8,400. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Elder Services R&M Vehicles in the amount of $3,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Elder Services R&M Vehicles in the amount of $3,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Elder Services R&M Vehicles in the amount of $3,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Custodians in the amount of $1,671
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Custodians in the amount of $1,671.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Custodians in the amount of $1,671. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to Town Hall Capital Outlay from Group Insurance in the amount of $84,216
To recommend an inter-department transfer to Town Hall Capital Outlay from Group Insurance in the amount of $84,216.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to Town Hall Capital Outlay from Group Insurance in the amount of $84,216. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to DPW Capital Outlay from Group Insurance in the amount of $44,000
To recommend an inter-department transfer to DPW Capital Outlay from Group Insurance in the amount of $44,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to DPW Capital Outlay from Group Insurance in the amount of $44,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to GAR Hall R&M from Veterans Benefits in the amount of $1,700
To recommend an inter-department transfer to GAR Hall R&M from Veterans Benefits in the amount of $1,700.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to GAR Hall R&M from Veterans Benefits in the amount of $1,700. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Wages to DPW Road Building Drainage in the amount of $130,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Wages to DPW Road Building Drainage in the amount of $130,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Wages to DPW Road Building Drainage in the amount of $130,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Transfer Station Expense to DPW Transfer Station Capital Outlay in the amount of $30,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Transfer Station Expense to DPW Transfer Station Capital Outlay in the amount of $30,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Transfer Station Expense to DPW Transfer Station Capital Outlay in the amount of $30,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Transfer Station Expense to DPW Transfer Station Wages in the amount of $27,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Transfer Station Expense to DPW Transfer Station Wages in the amount of $27,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW Transfer Station Expense to DPW Transfer Station Wages in the amount of $27,000. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Repurpose $25, 841 of Police Department Salaries for FY19 Capital Radio Enhancements
To repurpose $25, 841 of Police Department Salaries for FY19 Capital Radio Enhancements.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to repurpose $25, 841 of Police Department Salaries for FY19 Capital Radio Enhancements. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Capital Outlay in the amount of $25,841
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Capital Outlay in the amount of $25,841.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Capital Outlay in the amount of $25,841. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Repurpose $16,550 of Police Department Salaries for a Video Recording System
To repurpose $16,550 of Police Department Salaries for a Video Recording System.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to repurpose $16,550 of Police Department Salaries for a Video Recording System. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Capital Outlay in the amount of $16,550
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Capital Outlay in the amount of $16,550.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Capital Outlay in the amount of $16,550. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Expenses in the amount of $16,025
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Expenses in the amount of $16,025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department Salaries to Police Department Expenses in the amount of $16,025. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of Plaza Azteca Hingham, Inc. for a Change of Manager from Ubaldo Melendez to Maria Bravo; subject to the successful processing of a CORI background check and approval of the...
To approve the request of Plaza Azteca Hingham, Inc. for a Change of Manager from Ubaldo Melendez to Maria Bravo; subject to the successful processing of a CORI background check and approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of Plaza Azteca Hingham, Inc. for a Change of Manager from Ubaldo Melendez to Maria Bravo; subject to the successful processing of a CORI background check and approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Reappoint Mario Romania, Michael Mercurio and Joseph Freeman as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020
To reappoint Mario Romania, Michael Mercurio and Joseph Freeman as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to reappoint Mario Romania, Michael Mercurio and Joseph Freeman as Associate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Reappoint Larry Linder to the Community Preservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2020
To reappoint Larry Linder to the Community Preservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Larry Linder to the Community Preservation Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Kelsey Strout on behalf of the McCourt Foundation for the Tour de South Shore Bike/Walk event to be held at Wompatuck...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Kelsey Strout on behalf of the McCourt Foundation for the Tour de South Shore Bike/Walk event to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Kelsey Strout on behalf of the McCourt Foundation for the Tour de South Shore Bike/Walk event to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Beth MacLeod Largent on behalf of South Shore Conservatory for the Summer Spotlight Series to be held at the South...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Beth MacLeod Largent on behalf of South Shore Conservatory for the Summer Spotlight Series to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on July 13, 20, and 27, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Beth MacLeod Largent on behalf of South Shore Conservatory for the Summer Spotlight Series to be held at the South Shore Conservatory on July 13, 20, and 27, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Fred Pahl on behalf of Alma Nove for the Hingham Shipyard Yacht Show to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marinas on June...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Fred Pahl on behalf of Alma Nove for the Hingham Shipyard Yacht Show to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marinas on June 21, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Fred Pahl on behalf of Alma Nove for the Hingham Shipyard Yacht Show to be held at Hingham Shipyard Marinas on June 21, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3- 0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Comprehensive Master Plan Agreement, as amended
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Comprehensive Master Plan Agreement, as amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Comprehensive Master Plan Agreement, as amended. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of Coggeshall Group, LLC d/b/a Crow's Landing for a Change of Operational Hours as follows: Wednesday through Friday: 5:00 PM until Midnight; Saturday: 2:00 PM to Midnight;...
To approve the request of Coggeshall Group, LLC d/b/a Crow's Landing for a Change of Operational Hours as follows: Wednesday through Friday: 5:00 PM until Midnight; Saturday: 2:00 PM to Midnight; Sunday: 10:00 AM to Midnight.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of Coggeshall Group, LLC d/b/a Crow's Landing for a Change of Operational Hours as follows: Wednesday through Friday: 5:00 PM until Midnight; Saturday: 2:00 PM to Midnight; Sunday: 10:00 AM to Midnight. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Determine that the financial interest of Mario Romania in matters relating to a zoning application for the property at 11 Bank Avenue and 103-105 North Street is not so substantial as to be deemed...
To determine that the financial interest of Mario Romania in matters relating to a zoning application for the property at 11 Bank Avenue and 103-105 North Street is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from him acting as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals on such application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to determine that the financial interest of Mario Romania in matters relating to a zoning application for the property at 11 Bank Avenue and 103-105 North Street is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from him acting as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals on such application. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
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