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June 30, 2020
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Mary Power, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated June 10, 2020
To approve the minutes dated June 10, 2020.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher mad a motion to approve the minutes dated June 10, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Nominate Ms. Power to be the new Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Ms. Power to be the new Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher nominated Ms. Power to be the new Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Ms. Power accepted the nomination. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen-Legal Services in the amount of $509,125
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen-Legal Services in the amount of $509,125.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Selectmen-Legal Services in the amount of $509,125. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to South Shore Country Club in the amount of $50,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to South Shore Country Club in the amount of $50,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to South Shore Country Club in the amount of $50,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Expenses in the amount of $20,000
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Expenses in the amount of $20,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting Expenses in the amount of $20,000. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Information Technology Salaries in the amount of $17,175
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Information Technology Salaries in the amount of $17,175.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Information Technology Salaries in the amount of $17,175. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to Property & Liability Insurance from Group Insurance for $58,320
To recommend an inter-department transfer to Property & Liability Insurance from Group Insurance for $58,320.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to Property & Liability Insurance from Group Insurance for $58,320. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to Unemployment from Group Insurance for $50,000
To recommend an inter-department transfer to Unemployment from Group Insurance for $50,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to Unemployment from Group Insurance for $50,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend an inter-department transfer to Town Meeting Expenses from Engineering Salaries for $19,000
To recommend an inter-department transfer to Town Meeting Expenses from Engineering Salaries for $19,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer to Town Meeting Expenses from Engineering Salaries for $19,000. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Fire Salaries to Fire Expenses-Ambulance Supplies for $40,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Fire Salaries to Fire Expenses-Ambulance Supplies for $40,000.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Fire Salaries to Fire Expenses-Ambulance Supplies for $40,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Engineering Salaries to Engineering Expenses for $16,626
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Engineering Salaries to Engineering Expenses for $16,626.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Engineering Salaries to Engineering Expenses for $16,626. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Salaries to Police Expenses in the amount of $10,000
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Salaries to Police Expenses in the amount of $10,000.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Salaries to Police Expenses in the amount of $10,000. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Human Resources Salaries to Human Resources Expenses in the amount of $7,835
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Human Resources Salaries to Human Resources Expenses in the amount of $7,835.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Human Resources Salaries to Human Resources Expenses in the amount of $7,835. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Animal Control Salaries to Animal Control Expenses in the amount of $4,300
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Animal Control Salaries to Animal Control Expenses in the amount of $4,300.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Animal Control Salaries to Animal Control Expenses in the amount of $4,300. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Accountant Expenses to Town Accountant Salaries in the amount of $2,865
To recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Accountant Expenses to Town Accountant Salaries in the amount of $2,865.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Accountant Expenses to Town Accountant Salaries in the amount of $2,865. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Reconfirm the Board of Selectmen's Code of Conduct
To reconfirm the Board of Selectmen's Code of Conduct.
From the minutes
“Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reconfirm the Board of Selectmen's Code of Conduct. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with B.A. Sunderlin Bellfoundry, LLC for the Memorial Bell Tower Bell Ringing Components Restoration Project
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with B.A. Sunderlin Bellfoundry, LLC for the Memorial Bell Tower Bell Ringing Components Restoration Project.
The roll call lists a name we could not match (Ms. Johnson: yes), so we show only the count (2-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with B.A. Sunderlin Bellfoundry, LLC for the Memorial Bell Tower Bell Ringing Components Restoration Project. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of a Common Victualler license to Smile Zone, LLC d/b/a Menchie's Hingham Shipyard
To approve the issuance of a Common Victualler license to Smile Zone, LLC d/b/a Menchie's Hingham Shipyard.
The roll call lists a name we could not match (Ms. Johnson: yes), so we show only the count (2-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Common Victualler license to Smile Zone, LLC d/b/a Menchie's Hingham Shipyard. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
From the Hingham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Hingham Anchor candidate stories (William Ramsey 2020, Liz Klein 2021, Julie Strehle 2024). Former members show initials.
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