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September 1, 2020
15 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 July 28, 2020
To approve the minutes dated July 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 28, 2020. Mr. Ramsey seconded Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the Traffic Calming Plan, dated September 1, 2020, prepared by McMahon Associates, for improvements to Station Street and North Street, and to authorize the implementation of such work by...
To approve the Traffic Calming Plan, dated September 1, 2020, prepared by McMahon Associates, for improvements to Station Street and North Street, and to authorize the implementation of such work by Falconeri Construction subject to coordination with, and applicable conditions imposed by, the Hingham Department of Public Works for work in a public right of way.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the Traffic Calming Plan, dated September 1, 2020, prepared by McMahon Associates, for improvements to Station Street and North Street, and to authorize the implementation of such work by Falconeri Construction subject to coordination with, and applicable conditions imposed by, the Hingham Department of Public Works for work in a public right of way. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)
Sign the Agreement with Comm-Tract Corp. for the fiber optic municipal area network project
To sign the Agreement with Comm-Tract Corp. for the fiber optic municipal area network project.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to sign the Agreement with Comm-Tract Corp. for the fiber optic municipal area network project. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Sign the letter thanking the Department of Environmental Protection for support in the water system acquisition
To sign the letter thanking the Department of Environmental Protection for support in the water system acquisition.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the letter thanking the Department of Environmental Protection for support in the water system acquisition. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Allow the Town Clerk and Harbormaster to issue Shellfish permits from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020
To allow the Town Clerk and Harbormaster to issue Shellfish permits from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to allow the Town Clerk and Harbormaster to issue Shellfish permits from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Allow the Town Clerk and Harbormaster to issue Shellfish permits from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 202o, consistent with the license fees as presented by the Harbormaster in his memo...
To allow the Town Clerk and Harbormaster to issue Shellfish permits from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 202o, consistent with the license fees as presented by the Harbormaster in his memo dated August 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to allow the Town Clerk and Harbormaster to issue Shellfish permits from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 202o, consistent with the license fees as presented by the Harbormaster in his memo dated August 27, 2020. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Diane Morrison to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Diane Morrison to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Diane Morrison to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Tricia Byrnes and Patti Coyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Tricia Byrnes and Patti Coyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
The minutes record the motion and the second but not the vote.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to reappoint Tricia Byrnes and Patti Coyle to the Cultural Council for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Brian Tomasello and Kevin O'Brien to the Development and Industrial Committee for a five-year term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint Brian Tomasello and Kevin O'Brien to the Development and Industrial Committee for a five-year term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Brian Tomasello and Kevin O'Brien to the Development and Industrial Committee for a five-year term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Jennifer Murphy and Linda Hill to the Foster School Building Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Jennifer Murphy and Linda Hill to the Foster School Building Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Jennifer Murphy and Linda Hill to the Foster School Building Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Carol Pyles as the at-large member to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Carol Pyles as the at-large member to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to reappoint Carol Pyles as the at-large member to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Reappoint Tracy Shriver as the Alternate Architect to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Tracy Shriver as the Alternate Architect to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to reappoint Tracy Shriver as the Alternate Architect to the Historic Districts Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Greg Doble to the Lincoln Apartments Board of Managers for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Greg Doble to the Lincoln Apartments Board of Managers for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to reappoint Greg Doble to the Lincoln Apartments Board of Managers for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Benjamin Burnham and Vcevold Strekalovsky to the Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023
To reappoint Benjamin Burnham and Vcevold Strekalovsky to the Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to reappoint Benjamin Burnham and Vcevold Strekalovsky to the Preservation Award Evaluation Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2023. 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. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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