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August 27, 2019
10 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
Authorize the Chair to sign Addendum 3 to the Agreement for Services with Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC
To vote to authorize the Chair to sign Addendum 3 to the Agreement for Services with Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to vote to authorize the Chair to sign Addendum 3 to the Agreement for Services with Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Vote that the Board approve the changes made to the Tunnel Cap Modifications to be constructed by RSL pursuant to the License, Maintenance and Indemnification Agreement, dated December 19, 2017,...
To vote that the Board approve the changes made to the Tunnel Cap Modifications to be constructed by RSL pursuant to the License, Maintenance and Indemnification Agreement, dated December 19, 2017, accept the Tunnel Cap Modifications as built, and authorize the release to RSL of the Security Deposit in the amount of $30,000 held by the Town pursuant to Section 4.2 of said License.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to vote that the Board approve the changes made to the Tunnel Cap Modifications to be constructed by RSL pursuant to the License, Maintenance and Indemnification Agreement, dated December 19, 2017, accept the Tunnel Cap Modifications as built, and authorize the release to RSL of the Security Deposit in the amount of $30,000 held by the Town pursuant to Section 4.2 of said License. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Appoint Jim Taylor as the Chair of the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee
To vote to appoint Jim Taylor as the Chair of the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to vote to appoint Jim Taylor as the Chair of the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Chair to sign an Agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. to conduct a Comprehensive Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Study ("Field Study") not to exceed $56,000
To authorize the Chair to sign an Agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. to conduct a Comprehensive Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Study ("Field Study") not to exceed $56,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign an Agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. to conduct a Comprehensive Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Study ("Field Study") not to exceed $56,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Submit a preliminary Community Preservation Act project application to restore the Canterbury Street Cemetery
To vote to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Act project application to restore the Canterbury Street Cemetery.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to vote to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Act project application to restore the Canterbury Street Cemetery. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Submit a preliminary Community Preservation Act project application to re- paint the former Tree & Park Barn at 8 Short Street
To vote to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Act project application to re- paint the former Tree & Park Barn at 8 Short Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher moved to vote to submit a preliminary Community Preservation Act project application to re- paint the former Tree & Park Barn at 8 Short Street. 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 Geoffrey Pedder on behalf of Zelus Beer Company for the Annual Fall Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday,...
To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Geoffrey Pedder on behalf of Zelus Beer Company for the Annual Fall Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm subject to the applicant retaining a police detail to be on site.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Geoffrey Pedder on behalf of Zelus Beer Company for the Annual Fall Festival at Weir River Farm on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm subject to the applicant retaining a police detail to be on site. 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 Robert Lacy on behalf of House of Prayer Lutheran Church for Oktoberfest to be held House of Prayer Lutheran Church...
To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Robert Lacy on behalf of House of Prayer Lutheran Church for Oktoberfest to be held House of Prayer Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm subject to the applicant retaining a police detail to be on site.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Robert Lacy on behalf of House of Prayer Lutheran Church for Oktoberfest to be held House of Prayer Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm subject to the applicant retaining a police detail to be on site. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Deirdre Anderson on behalf of Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Weekend to be held at Old Ordinary on Saturday,...
To vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Deirdre Anderson on behalf of Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Weekend to be held at Old Ordinary on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm and on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm subject to the applicant retaining a police detail to be on site.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to vote to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Deirdre Anderson on behalf of Hingham Historical Society for Tavern Weekend to be held at Old Ordinary on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm and on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm subject to the applicant retaining a police detail to be on site. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Waive the building permit fees associated with the High School Guidance Office project
To vote to waive the building permit fees associated with the High School Guidance Office project.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to vote to waive the building permit fees associated with the High School Guidance Office project. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
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