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Hingham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

January 21, 2020

20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Karen Johnson, Joseph Fisher, Mary Power

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019 meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019 meeting. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Submit the attached list of Warrant Articles by the Board of Selectmen to be inserted into the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To submit the attached list of Warrant Articles by the Board of Selectmen to be inserted into the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to submit the attached list of Warrant Articles by the Board of Selectmen to be inserted into the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Open the Warrant for the insertion of an additional zoning Warrant Article in the form attached hereto to update the Floodplain Map References (EEE) and to refer said Warrant Article to the...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the Warrant for the insertion of an additional zoning Warrant Article in the form attached hereto to update the Floodplain Map References (EEE) and to refer said Warrant Article to the Planning Board under M.G.L. c. 41, § 81I and to close the Warrant relative to zoning Warrant Articles.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to open the Warrant for the insertion of an additional zoning Warrant Article in the form attached hereto to update the Floodplain Map References (EEE) and to refer said Warrant Article to the Planning Board under M.G.L. c. 41, § 81I and to close the Warrant relative to zoning Warrant Articles. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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Refer Warrant Article GG to the Planning Board under M.G.L. c. 40A, § 5

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To refer Warrant Article GG to the Planning Board under M.G.L. c. 40A, § 5.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to refer Warrant Article GG to the Planning Board under M.G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommended favorable action on Article A

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommended favorable action on Article A.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommended favorable action on Article A. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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Recommend favorable action of Article B

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action of Article B.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article B. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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Recommend favorable action of Article C

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action of Article C.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher moved to recommend favorable action of Article C. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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Recommend favorable action on Article G

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article G.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article G. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend favorable action on Article H

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article H.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher moved to recommend favorable action on Article H. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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Recommend favorable action of Article I

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action of Article I.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article I. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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Recommend favorable action of Article J

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action of Article J.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article J. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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Recommend favorable action on Article L

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action on Article L.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article L. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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Recommend favorable action of Article U

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend favorable action of Article U.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article U. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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Submit as a Warrant Article by the Board of Selectmen to be inserted in the annual 2020 Town Warrant, an Article titled Disbursement of the Weir River Water System Receipts

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To submit as a Warrant Article by the Board of Selectmen to be inserted in the annual 2020 Town Warrant, an Article titled Disbursement of the Weir River Water System Receipts.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to submit as a Warrant Article by the Board of Selectmen to be inserted in the annual 2020 Town Warrant, an Article titled Disbursement of the Weir River Water System Receipts. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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Sign the contract with the Teamsters Local 25 – DPW Supervisors effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the contract with the Teamsters Local 25 – DPW Supervisors effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to sign the contract with the Teamsters Local 25 – DPW Supervisors effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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Sign the contract with the Teamsters Local 25 – DPW Supervisors effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the contract with the Teamsters Local 25 – DPW Supervisors effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the contract with the Teamsters Local 25 – DPW Supervisors effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sign the contract with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the contract with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to sign the contract with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Mary Ann Blackmur on behalf of Hingham Community Center for an Evening of Tastings to be held at the Hingham...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Mary Ann Blackmur on behalf of Hingham Community Center for an Evening of Tastings to be held at the Hingham Community Center on February 7, 2020 from 7 pm to 10 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages license to Mary Ann Blackmur on behalf of Hingham Community Center for an Evening of Tastings to be held at the Hingham Community Center on February 7, 2020 from 7 pm to 10 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stephanie Stratton on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the Hingham Youth Hockey Social to be held at the Hingham...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stephanie Stratton on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the Hingham Youth Hockey Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on February 1, 2020 from 7 pm to 11 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Stephanie Stratton on behalf of Hingham Youth Hockey for the Hingham Youth Hockey Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on February 1, 2020 from 7 pm to 11 pm. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Ms. Power made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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