MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2020
14 recorded votes, 1 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 January 14, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 meeting.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Johnson
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 meeting. Ms. Power seconded. The motion passed, 2-0-1. Ms. Johnson abstained.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the minutes of the January 21, 2020
To approve the minutes of the January 21, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Power made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Sign the letter of support for Congregation Sha'aray Shalom's grant application to enhance facility safety and security
To sign the letter of support for Congregation Sha'aray Shalom's grant application to enhance facility safety and security.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the letter of support for Congregation Sha'aray Shalom's grant application to enhance facility safety and security. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend favorable action of Article DD
To recommend favorable action of Article DD.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article DD. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Use Overlay as a funding source for the Senior Citizen Means- Tested Tax Exemption; subject to the approval of Bill S.2243 – An Act Relative to the Establishment of a Hingham Means-Tested Property...
To use Overlay as a funding source for the Senior Citizen Means- Tested Tax Exemption; subject to the approval of Bill S.2243 – An Act Relative to the Establishment of a Hingham Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to use Overlay as a funding source for the Senior Citizen Means- Tested Tax Exemption; subject to the approval of Bill S.2243 – An Act Relative to the Establishment of a Hingham Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
The Board of Selectmen set the FY21 exemption amount for the Senior Citizen Means-Tested Tax Exemption at 100% percent of the amount of the 2019 circuit breaker income tax credit; subject to the...
That the Board of Selectmen set the FY21 exemption amount for the Senior Citizen Means-Tested Tax Exemption at 100% percent of the amount of the 2019 circuit breaker income tax credit; subject to the approval of Bill S.2243 - An Act Relative to the Establishment of a Hingham Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board of Selectmen set the FY21 exemption amount for the Senior Citizen Means-Tested Tax Exemption at 100% percent of the amount of the 2019 circuit breaker income tax credit; subject to the approval of Bill S.2243 - An Act Relative to the Establishment of a Hingham Means-Tested Property Tax Exemption. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Exercise the Town's option to purchase the Property at 270 Central Street for $118,241.19 pursuant to the terms of a deed dated July 11, 1995 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds...
To exercise the Town's option to purchase the Property at 270 Central Street for $118,241.19 pursuant to the terms of a deed dated July 11, 1995 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 13696, Page 2 and to authorize the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust, to both act on behalf of the Town to purchase the Property and to extend the option for up to three months on terms and conditions acceptable to the Town in order to allow the current resident to find alternative housing.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to exercise the Town's option to purchase the Property at 270 Central Street for $118,241.19 pursuant to the terms of a deed dated July 11, 1995 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 13696, Page 2 and to authorize the Hingham Affordable Housing Trust, to both act on behalf of the Town to purchase the Property and to extend the option for up to three months on terms and conditions acceptable to the Town in order to allow the current resident to find alternative housing. Ms. Power seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend favorable action of Article Y
To recommend favorable action of Article Y.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article Y. Ms. Power seconded. All were in Favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend favorable action of Article Z
To recommend favorable action of Article Z.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article Z. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in Favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Open the Warrant and to replace the prior submitted Warrant Articles GG and HH for the revised versions attached hereto and to close the warrant, and to refer Article GG and the referenced plan as...
To open the Warrant and to replace the prior submitted Warrant Articles GG and HH for the revised versions attached hereto and to close the warrant, and to refer Article GG and the referenced plan as modified to the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to open the Warrant and to replace the prior submitted Warrant Articles GG and HH for the revised versions attached hereto and to close the warrant, and to refer Article GG and the referenced plan as modified to the Planning Board. 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 Michael Snowdale on behalf of Stellwagen Beer Company for "New Year, New You Resolutions Bonfire" to be held at Weir...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Michael Snowdale on behalf of Stellwagen Beer Company for "New Year, New You Resolutions Bonfire" to be held at Weir River Farm on January 31, 2020 with a rain/snow date of February 1, 2020 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher moved to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to Michael Snowdale on behalf of Stellwagen Beer Company for "New Year, New You Resolutions Bonfire" to be held at Weir River Farm on January 31, 2020 with a rain/snow date of February 1, 2020 from 6 pm to 9 pm. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher)
Adjourn
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)
The Board will convene to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to M.G.L .c.30A, §21(a3) because discussion of this matter in open session may have a...
The Board will convene to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to M.G.L .c.30A, §21(a3) because discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the town. The Board will not return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“The Chair States: The Board will convene to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to M.G.L .c.30A, §21(a3) because discussion of this matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the town. The Board will not return to Open Session. ROLL CALL VOTE. Ms. Power - yes Ms. Johnson - yes Mr. Fisher – yes.”
Adjourn
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)
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