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August 13, 2019
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Karen Johnson, Mary Power, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
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The purpose for tonight's executive session is to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 100 Beal Street, Hingham, MA pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) because...
The purpose for tonight's executive session is to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 100 Beal Street, Hingham, MA pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of the executive session.
The minutes say a roll call vote was taken but do not record how it came out or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Chair States: the purpose for tonight's executive session is to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 100 Beal Street, Hingham, MA pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6) because holding this discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of the executive session..”
Approve the minutes dated June 24, 2019
To approve the minutes dated June 24, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 24, 2019. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Vote that the Board adopt an Order of Taking for Martins Lane as authorized pursuant to Article 33 of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To vote that the Board adopt an Order of Taking for Martins Lane as authorized pursuant to Article 33 of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to vote that the Board adopt an Order of Taking for Martins Lane as authorized pursuant to Article 33 of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Hingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging Agreement to be executed with the successful bidder
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Hingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging Agreement to be executed with the successful bidder.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Hingham Harbor Maintenance Dredging Agreement to be executed with the successful bidder. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Transfer the POW/MIA Memorial Stone from its current location in the harbor to Whitney Wharf
To vote to transfer the POW/MIA Memorial Stone from its current location in the harbor to Whitney Wharf.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to vote to transfer the POW/MIA Memorial Stone from its current location in the harbor to Whitney Wharf. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
As amended
As amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made the motion as amended. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Appoint David Ulrich as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020
Appoint David Ulrich as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term ending June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher recommended that the Board appoint David Ulrich as an Associate Member 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)
Appoint Stephanie Gertz to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
Appoint Stephanie Gertz to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher recommended that the Board appoint Stephanie Gertz to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Sharon Allen to the Weir River Estuary Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022
Appoint Sharon Allen to the Weir River Estuary Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher recommended that the Board appoint Sharon Allen to the Weir River Estuary Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2022. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Authorize the Chair to sign a five-year lease agreement with Santandar Bank N.A. for the lease of three Ford Escorts for school department transportation
To vote to authorize the Chair to sign a five-year lease agreement with Santandar Bank N.A. for the lease of three Ford Escorts for school department transportation.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to vote to authorize the Chair to sign a five-year lease agreement with Santandar Bank N.A. for the lease of three Ford Escorts for school department transportation. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Designation Grant Certificate of Application
To authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Designation Grant Certificate of Application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Green Communities Designation Grant Certificate of Application. 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 Sergio Pungitore for the Mary of Light Italian Feast to be held on Oak Street on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 1:00...
To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Sergio Pungitore for the Mary of Light Italian Feast to be held on Oak Street on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Sergio Pungitore for the Mary of Light Italian Feast to be held on Oak Street on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Vote, to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Maria Cassidy on behalf of the Hingham Maritime Center for the third annual Hingham Harbor Feast to be held...
To vote, to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Maria Cassidy on behalf of the Hingham Maritime Center for the third annual Hingham Harbor Feast to be held at Barnes Wharf on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to vote, to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Maria Cassidy on behalf of the Hingham Maritime Center for the third annual Hingham Harbor Feast to be held at Barnes Wharf on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 11:00 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 Laura Kelleher on behalf of the Hingham Gridiron Club for the Hingham High School Football Social for Parents to be...
To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Laura Kelleher on behalf of the Hingham Gridiron Club for the Hingham High School Football Social for Parents to be held at Ames Chapel on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Laura Kelleher on behalf of the Hingham Gridiron Club for the Hingham High School Football Social for Parents to be held at Ames Chapel on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 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 Andrew Li on behalf of South Shore Mini for the Mini Client Appreciation Event to be held at South Shore Mini on...
To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Andrew Li on behalf of South Shore Mini for the Mini Client Appreciation Event to be held at South Shore Mini on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mr. Fisher move to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jay Tolman on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the Tolman MDA Telethon to be held at Congregation Sha'aray Shalom on Monday, September 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The minutes name Mary Power as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Andrew Li on behalf of South Shore Mini for the Mini Client Appreciation Event to be held at South Shore Mini on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mr. Fisher move to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Jay Tolman on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the Tolman MDA Telethon to be held at Congregation Sha'aray Shalom on Monday, September 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power)
Grant permission to the Hingham Farmers Market to use the Station Street parking lot on September 28, 2019
To vote to grant permission to the Hingham Farmers Market to use the Station Street parking lot on September 28, 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to vote to grant permission to the Hingham Farmers Market to use the Station Street parking lot on September 28, 2019. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen's Expenses – Selectmen's Engineering in an amount not to exceed $10,000
To vote to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen's Expenses – Selectmen's Engineering in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to vote to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen's Expenses – Selectmen's Engineering in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove for a change in Sunday opening hours to 10:00 AM
To vote to approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove for a change in Sunday opening hours to 10:00 AM.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power moved to vote to approve the request of Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove for a change in Sunday opening hours to 10:00 AM. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Waive the building permit fee associated with the Gazebo roof repair
To vote to waive the building permit fee associated with the Gazebo roof repair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to vote to waive the building permit fee associated with the Gazebo roof repair. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Authorize the Chair to sign the contract with Environmental Partners Group
To vote to authorize the Chair to sign the contract with Environmental Partners Group.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to vote to authorize the Chair to sign the contract with Environmental Partners Group..” (Motion: Power)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fished made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
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