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July 7, 2020
6 recorded votes, 2 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 and June 17, 2020
To approve the minutes dated June 10, 2020 and June 17, 2020.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 10, 2020 and June 17, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Mr. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Approve the petition of Comcast to install and maintain approximately 160 feet of communications conduit in North Street
To approve the petition of Comcast to install and maintain approximately 160 feet of communications conduit in North Street. The conduit will originate at the Comcast vault located at #40 North Street and continuing southwest into the paved surface of the street for approximately 150 feet and crossing back under the sidewalk to provide service to #6 Station Street. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated June 30, 2020.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the petition of Comcast to install and maintain approximately 160 feet of communications conduit in North Street. The conduit will originate at the Comcast vault located at #40 North Street and continuing southwest into the paved surface of the street for approximately 150 feet and crossing back under the sidewalk to provide service to #6 Station Street. This approval is subject to the stipulation of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated June 30, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
The Board of Selectmen approve the entertainment license application of The Launch at Hingham Shipyard for a series of special event drive-in movie nights subject to the following conditions as...
That the Board of Selectmen approve the entertainment license application of The Launch at Hingham Shipyard for a series of special event drive-in movie nights subject to the following conditions as follows: 1. The applicant shall comply with the sector-specific COVID-19 workplace standards for drive-in movie theaters issued by the State on May 18, 2020 (and attached to this License) as well as other applicable State and local regulations, including without limitation, Chapter 90, Section 16a and the implementing regulations there under. 2. The special events may take place on four consecutive Friday nights: July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2020. 3. The events shall take place substantially in accordance with the Parking Map, dated June 22, 2020 and presented at the July 7, 2020 meeting of the Board. 4. Tickets may only be sold in advance for up to a maximum of 91 vehicles. 5. There shall be no amplified sound. All audio shall be directed to stereo systems in individual vehicles. 6. Customers must watch the movie from their vehicles and remain in their vehicles at all times except for concession table food pick-up and to use the restroom. No customers shall be permitted to watch the movie from outside a vehicle. 7. No food or beverage deliveries may be made to cars. No alcohol may be consumed during the event. 8. Without limiting the foregoing references to State COVID-19 standards, all employees working at the events and all customers who leave their vehicles for any reason shall we
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve the entertainment license application of The Launch at Hingham Shipyard for a series of special event drive-in movie nights subject to the following conditions as follows: 1. The applicant shall comply with the sector-specific COVID-19 workplace standards for drive-in movie theaters issued by the State on May 18, 2020 (and attached to this License) as well as other applicable State and local regulations, including without limitation, Chapter 90, Section 16a and the implementing regulations there under. 2. The special events may take place on four consecutive Friday nights: July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2020. 3. The events shall take place substantially in accordance with the Parking Map, dated June 22, 2020 and presented at the July 7, 2020 meeting of the Board. 4. Tickets may only be sold in advance for up to a maximum of 91 vehicles. 5. There shall be no amplified sound. All audio shall be directed to stereo systems in individual vehicles. 6. Customers must watch the movie from their vehicles and remain in their vehicles at all times except for concession table food pick-up and to use the restroom. No customers shall be permitted to watch the movie from outside a vehicle. 7. No food or beverage deliveries may be made to cars. No alcohol may be consumed during the event. 8. Without limiting the foregoing references to State COVID-19 standards, all employees working at the events and all customers who leave their vehicles for any reason shall wear protective facemasks and maintain six feet social distancing at all times. The applicant shall have sufficient staff to direct movie customers to the restroom and to the crosswalk that leads to and from the pedestrian sidewalks (e.g. to pick-up food take-out orders from restaurants). 9. The applicant shall notify all ticket-purchasers and shall distribute upon entry, a notice that informs attendees that informs attendees of the rules governing the event, including the prohibition on consumption of alcohol. 10. The applicant shall hire a Police detail for each event night. The applicant shall work with Hingham public safety prior to the event to prepare an emergency vehicle evacuation plan in the event of an emergency at the site. Based on conditions on site, as observed by the public safety detail, the Town reserves the right to require modifications to layout and traffic flow for future nights of the event. 11. Failure to comply with the conditions of this License on any event night may result in a revocation of this License for the remaining event dates. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Common Victualler license to Chill Gelato, LLC d/b/a Gelato & Chill located at 92 Derby Street
To approve the issuance of a Common Victualler license to Chill Gelato, LLC d/b/a Gelato & Chill located at 92 Derby Street.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Common Victualler license to Chill Gelato, LLC d/b/a Gelato & Chill located at 92 Derby Street. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
The Chair of the Board of Selectmen (the "Chair") is authorized, on our behalf, in consultation with the Town Treasurer, the Town's Municipal Advisor and Bond Counsel, to award the sale of the...
That the Chair of the Board of Selectmen (the "Chair") is authorized, on our behalf, in consultation with the Town Treasurer, the Town's Municipal Advisor and Bond Counsel, to award the sale of the Town's Water Bonds in the approximate amount of $106,740,000 to UBS Financial Services Inc., upon such terms and conditions as she shall determine, in consultation with the Town Treasurer, to be in the best interests of the Town, which shall be consistent with the Memorandum dated July 7, 2020, from the Town Administrator to the Town Treasurer, and in connection therewith, the Chair and the Treasurer, acting jointly, are authorized to execute and deliver a Bond Purchase Agreement between the Town and UBS, which shall be in such form as shall have been approved by Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Chair of the Board of Selectmen (the "Chair") is authorized, on our behalf, in consultation with the Town Treasurer, the Town's Municipal Advisor and Bond Counsel, to award the sale of the Town's Water Bonds in the approximate amount of $106,740,000 to UBS Financial Services Inc., upon such terms and conditions as she shall determine, in consultation with the Town Treasurer, to be in the best interests of the Town, which shall be consistent with the Memorandum dated July 7, 2020, from the Town Administrator to the Town Treasurer, and in connection therewith, the Chair and the Treasurer, acting jointly, are authorized to execute and deliver a Bond Purchase Agreement between the Town and UBS, which shall be in such form as shall have been approved by Bond Counsel. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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)
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