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May 12, 2020
5 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve the minutes dated May 5, 2020
To approve the minutes dated May 5, 2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 5, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 95 feet of 2-inch gas main in Hull Street
To approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 95 feet of 2-inch gas main in Hull Street. The gas main will originate at approximately #203 Hull Street, Cohasset, connecting into the existing 6-inch gas main and continue westerly under the paved surface of Rt. 228 (Hull St.) into the common driveway to completion at approximately #212 Hull Street, Hingham. This gas main will replace an existing 1.5-inch bare steel decayed main that is approximately 89-91 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated April 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 95 feet of 2-inch gas main in Hull Street. The gas main will originate at approximately #203 Hull Street, Cohasset, connecting into the existing 6-inch gas main and continue westerly under the paved surface of Rt. 228 (Hull St.) into the common driveway to completion at approximately #212 Hull Street, Hingham. This gas main will replace an existing 1.5-inch bare steel decayed main that is approximately 89-91 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated April 24, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 475 feet of 2-inch gas main in Wompatuck Road
To approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 475 feet of 2-inch gas main in Wompatuck Road. The gas main will originate at the intersection with Planters Field Lane, connecting into the existing 3-inch gas main and continue westerly to #17 Wompatuck Road. This gas main will replace an existing 2-inch bare steel decayed main that is approximately 92 years old, and an existing 2-inch coated steel decayed gas main that is approximately 70 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated April 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the petition of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 475 feet of 2-inch gas main in Wompatuck Road. The gas main will originate at the intersection with Planters Field Lane, connecting into the existing 3-inch gas main and continue westerly to #17 Wompatuck Road. This gas main will replace an existing 2-inch bare steel decayed main that is approximately 92 years old, and an existing 2-inch coated steel decayed gas main that is approximately 70 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated April 24, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account to Harbor Media for the proposed Town Hall media equipment upgrades in the Selectmen's meeting room
To approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account to Harbor Media for the proposed Town Hall media equipment upgrades in the Selectmen's meeting room.
Yes: Fisher, JohnsonThe roll call lists Mary Power as not present for this vote, so Mary Power is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the transfer of $25,675 from the Cable Capital Account to Harbor Media for the proposed Town Hall media equipment upgrades in the Selectmen's meeting room. Ms. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: absent Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Yes: Fisher, JohnsonThe roll call lists Mary Power as not present for this vote, so Mary Power is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Johnson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: absent Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Johnson)
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