MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Karen Johnson, Joseph Fisher
Absent: Mary Power
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated October 29, 2019
To approve the minutes dated October 29, 2019.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated October 29, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain two 8- inch ductile iron water main extensions on Ward Street at the locations of 90 Ward Street and 100 Ward Street
To approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain two 8- inch ductile iron water main extensions on Ward Street at the locations of 90 Ward Street and 100 Ward Street. The first water main extension will originate in front of 90 Ward Street and connecting to the existing 8-inch ductile iron water main at 95 Ward Street. This water main will continue for approximately 135' (feet) under the paved surface of Ward Street to completion at approximately 70 Ward Street. This new main extension project will serve three (3) new residential homes proposed for 90 Ward Street. In addition, as part of this project, the request includes installing and maintaining approximately 80 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main extension in Ward Street. The main extension will originate at the intersection of Old Ward Street and 95 Ward Street and continue under the paved surface of Ward Street to completion at approximately 100 Ward Street. This new main extension project will provide a new water service to the resident at 100 Ward Street which is currently serviced by a private well. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated October 24, 2019.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of Aquarion to install and maintain two 8- inch ductile iron water main extensions on Ward Street at the locations of 90 Ward Street and 100 Ward Street. The first water main extension will originate in front of 90 Ward Street and connecting to the existing 8-inch ductile iron water main at 95 Ward Street. This water main will continue for approximately 135' (feet) under the paved surface of Ward Street to completion at approximately 70 Ward Street. This new main extension project will serve three (3) new residential homes proposed for 90 Ward Street. In addition, as part of this project, the request includes installing and maintaining approximately 80 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main extension in Ward Street. The main extension will originate at the intersection of Old Ward Street and 95 Ward Street and continue under the paved surface of Ward Street to completion at approximately 100 Ward Street. This new main extension project will provide a new water service to the resident at 100 Ward Street which is currently serviced by a private well. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated October 24, 2019. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
The residential factor be set at 1
That the residential factor be set at 1.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the residential factor be set at 1. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Allow the Harbor Development Committee and Trustees of the Bathing Beach to submit an Application for Community Preservation funding for Hingham's Inner Harbor
To allow the Harbor Development Committee and Trustees of the Bathing Beach to submit an Application for Community Preservation funding for Hingham's Inner Harbor.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to allow the Harbor Development Committee and Trustees of the Bathing Beach to submit an Application for Community Preservation funding for Hingham's Inner Harbor. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Request that the Energy Action Committee create a process and a structure by which the Town can evaluate a path to achieving carbon neutrality and to report these findings to the Board of Selectmen
To request that the Energy Action Committee create a process and a structure by which the Town can evaluate a path to achieving carbon neutrality and to report these findings to the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to request that the Energy Action Committee create a process and a structure by which the Town can evaluate a path to achieving carbon neutrality and to report these findings to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Request that the Town Hall Study Committee, working under the direction of the Town Administrator, identify and make recommendations with respect to parking and small scale, capital improvement...
To request that the Town Hall Study Committee, working under the direction of the Town Administrator, identify and make recommendations with respect to parking and small scale, capital improvement projects for Town Hall as currently constituted, and to report these findings to the Board of Selectmen. We further request that this work be completed by mid-January 2020 and include up-to-date cost estimates.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to request that the Town Hall Study Committee, working under the direction of the Town Administrator, identify and make recommendations with respect to parking and small scale, capital improvement projects for Town Hall as currently constituted, and to report these findings to the Board of Selectmen. We further request that this work be completed by mid-January 2020 and include up-to-date cost estimates. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Appoint Amy Farrell to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Amy Farrell to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Amy Farrell to the Affordable Housing Trust to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)
Appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.
The minutes name Karen Johnson as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Megan Ward to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson)
Appoint Horatio Hemmings as a Constable in the Town of Hingham for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Horatio Hemmings as a Constable in the Town of Hingham for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Horatio Hemmings as a Constable in the Town of Hingham for a three- year term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)
Appoint Catherine Daley as the Historical Society Representative to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Catherine Daley as the Historical Society Representative to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Catherine Daley as the Historical Society Representative to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)
Appoint Carol Pyles as the at-large member to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Carol Pyles as the at-large member to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Johnson moved to appoint Carol Pyles as the at-large member to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)
Approve the installation of a 38-watt LED street light on pole #10 at 36 Simmons Road
To approve the installation of a 38-watt LED street light on pole #10 at 36 Simmons Road.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the installation of a 38-watt LED street light on pole #10 at 36 Simmons Road..” (Motion: Fisher)
The Board approve and execute a Change Order to Original Agreement with Design Consultants, Inc. in connection with the Route 3A improvement project
That the Board approve and execute a Change Order to Original Agreement with Design Consultants, Inc. in connection with the Route 3A improvement project.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved that the Board approve and execute a Change Order to Original Agreement with Design Consultants, Inc. in connection with the Route 3A improvement project. Ms. Johnson seconded. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
The Board of Selectmen pursuant to Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016 hereby assign to the Town Administrator the authority to waive building, electrical and plumbing permit fees for projects...
That The Board of Selectmen pursuant to Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016 hereby assign to the Town Administrator the authority to waive building, electrical and plumbing permit fees for projects undertaken by the Town of Hingham located on property owned by the Town of Hingham. This assignment of authority to waive said fees shall remain in effect until a further vote of the Board of Selectmen to rescind said authority.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved that The Board of Selectmen pursuant to Chapter 263 of the Acts of 2016 hereby assign to the Town Administrator the authority to waive building, electrical and plumbing permit fees for projects undertaken by the Town of Hingham located on property owned by the Town of Hingham. This assignment of authority to waive said fees shall remain in effect until a further vote of the Board of Selectmen to rescind said authority. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Fisher)
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