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July 30, 2019
18 recorded votes, 2 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 transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License from Three Squares a Day Inc. d/b/a The Square Café, Patricia A. Libby, Manager to A Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a The...
To approve the transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License from Three Squares a Day Inc. d/b/a The Square Café, Patricia A. Libby, Manager to A Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a The Square Cafe, Luke C. Draheim, Manager; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License from Three Squares a Day Inc. d/b/a The Square Café, Patricia A. Libby, Manager to A Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a The Square Cafe, Luke C. Draheim, Manager; subject to the approval of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Ms. Johnson seconded the request. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
The Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with an effective date of August 14, 2019, to Cable Communications...
That the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with an effective date of August 14, 2019, to Cable Communications Management, LLC ("Comcast"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with an effective date of August 14, 2019, to Cable Communications Management, LLC ("Comcast"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan, Max Goldstein, Alex Hartman, Kevin Duff, and Christopher Meservey as permanent police officer(s) for the Town of Hingham
To vote to extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan, Max Goldstein, Alex Hartman, Kevin Duff, and Christopher Meservey as permanent police officer(s) for the Town of Hingham. This offer is contingent upon the successful passing of all required medical and psychological screening examinations and all other requirements related to, but not necessarily limited to the following: A. Successful passing of the required medical examination; B. Successful passing of the required physical abilities test (PAT); C. Successful passing of the required psychological screening process; D. Successful passing of all other requirement for entrance into the police academy; E. Entering into a satisfactory agreement with the Town of Hingham relative to Re-payment of the $4,600 recruit training fee and cost of any initially issued police equipment, if you cease employment with the Town of Hingham Police Department within the first three years; F. Successful completion of the police academy as determined by the Police Chief; G. Any and all other requirements as mandated by law or regulation. Should the candidate(s) fail to successfully complete all of these conditions, as determined in the sole discretion of the Town, then this conditional appointment shall be considered null and void and to the extent necessary any offer of employment shall be considered rescinded.
Yes: Fisher, JohnsonAbstained: Power
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to vote to extend a conditional offer of employment to Jake Handrahan, Max Goldstein, Alex Hartman, Kevin Duff, and Christopher Meservey as permanent police officer(s) for the Town of Hingham. This offer is contingent upon the successful passing of all required medical and psychological screening examinations and all other requirements related to, but not necessarily limited to the following: A. Successful passing of the required medical examination; B. Successful passing of the required physical abilities test (PAT); C. Successful passing of the required psychological screening process; D. Successful passing of all other requirement for entrance into the police academy; E. Entering into a satisfactory agreement with the Town of Hingham relative to Re-payment of the $4,600 recruit training fee and cost of any initially issued police equipment, if you cease employment with the Town of Hingham Police Department within the first three years; F. Successful completion of the police academy as determined by the Police Chief; G. Any and all other requirements as mandated by law or regulation. Should the candidate(s) fail to successfully complete all of these conditions, as determined in the sole discretion of the Town, then this conditional appointment shall be considered null and void and to the extent necessary any offer of employment shall be considered rescinded. Ms. Johnson seconded. M. Power abstained. The motion passed, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Proclaim August 10, 2019 to be Farmers Market Day in Hingham
To proclaim August 10, 2019 to be Farmers Market Day in Hingham.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fisher made a motion to proclaim August 10, 2019 to be Farmers Market Day in Hingham. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
The Board sign the proclamation as presented
That the Board sign the proclamation as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved that the Board sign the proclamation as presented. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Grant permission to the Farmers Market to us the Station Street parking lot on September 21, 2019
To grant permission to the Farmers Market to us the Station Street parking lot on September 21, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to grant permission to the Farmers Market to us the Station Street parking lot on September 21, 2019. Mr. Fished seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Allow the chair to sign the contract extension with Markings, Inc. for #6 Pavement Markings for an estimated $65,000, which would be valid until December 31, 2019
To allow the chair to sign the contract extension with Markings, Inc. for #6 Pavement Markings for an estimated $65,000, which would be valid until December 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to allow the chair to sign the contract extension with Markings, Inc. for #6 Pavement Markings for an estimated $65,000, which would be valid until December 31, 2019. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Chair to sign a lease agreement with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. for a five year lease of a 2020 IC CE School Bus
To authorize the Chair to sign a lease agreement with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. for a five year lease of a 2020 IC CE School Bus.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to authorize the Chair to sign a lease agreement with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. for a five year lease of a 2020 IC CE School Bus. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Mirela Izmirlic to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three year term, ending in 2022
To appoint Mirela Izmirlic to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three year term, ending in 2022.
From the minutes
“The Chair accepted a motion to appoint Mirela Izmirlic to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three year term, ending in 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (second: Power)
Appoint Jim Taylor to the water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three year term, ending in 2022
To appoint Jim Taylor to the water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three year term, ending in 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Power moved to appoint Jim Taylor to the water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three year term, ending in 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three year term, ending on June 30, 2022
To appoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three year term, ending on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to appoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three year term, ending on June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a one year term, ending on June 30, 2020
To appoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a one year term, ending on June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power modified her motion to appoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a one year term, ending on June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Lauren Murphy to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2022
To appoint Lauren Murphy to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to appoint Lauren Murphy to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint Ray O'Neil to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2022
To appoint Ray O'Neil to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Ray O'Neil to the Bare Cove Park Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)
Reappoint Thomas Burbank, Janine Suchecki, and Joe Gragg to the Veterans Counsel for a three year term ending on June 30, 2022
To reappoint Thomas Burbank, Janine Suchecki, and Joe Gragg to the Veterans Counsel for a three year term ending on June 30, 2022.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to reappoint Thomas Burbank, Janine Suchecki, and Joe Gragg to the Veterans Counsel for a three year term ending on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Johnson)
Appoint Benjamin Dulieu to the Veterans Council for a three year term ending on June 30, 2022
To appoint Benjamin Dulieu to the Veterans Council for a three year term ending on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to appoint Benjamin Dulieu to the Veterans Council for a three year term ending on June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint John Deeley to the Audit Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint John Deeley to the Audit Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint John Deeley to the Audit Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)
Appoint Crystal Kelly to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2022
To appoint Crystal Kelly to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to appoint Crystal Kelly to the Conservation Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
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