MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2021
7 recorded votes, 1 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
Accept the Fiscal 2020 financial statements and Management letter as submitted
To accept the Fiscal 2020 financial statements and Management letter as submitted.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to accept the Fiscal 2020 financial statements and Management letter as submitted. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the South Shore Country Club for the grant of $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved...
To enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the South Shore Country Club for the grant of $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Agreement.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the South Shore Country Club for the grant of $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Agreement. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Hingham Recreation Department for the grant of $75,000 in Community Preservation Act funds...
To enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Hingham Recreation Department for the grant of $75,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Agreement.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Hingham Recreation Department for the grant of $75,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Agreement. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the a letter of support for Hingham Municipal Light Plant to apply for the MassEVIP Public Access Charging Program Grant to install electric vehicle charging stations on Town property
To approve the a letter of support for Hingham Municipal Light Plant to apply for the MassEVIP Public Access Charging Program Grant to install electric vehicle charging stations on Town property.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the a letter of support for Hingham Municipal Light Plant to apply for the MassEVIP Public Access Charging Program Grant to install electric vehicle charging stations on Town property. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Appoint Donna Purcell as the Town of Hull's representatives to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Donna Purcell as the Town of Hull's representatives to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Donna Purcell as the Town of Hull's representatives to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint John Struzziery as the Town of Hull's representatives to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint John Struzziery as the Town of Hull's representatives to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint John Struzziery as the Town of Hull's representatives to the Weir River Water System Citizens Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
9:18 pm: The Chair stated that the Board will now enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the Plymouth County Superior Court case of Matthew Hersey v
9:18 pm: The Chair stated that the Board will now enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the Plymouth County Superior Court case of Matthew Hersey v. Town of Hingham (Docket # 1883CV00583) under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) because an open discussion may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and that the board will not reconvene in open session.
From the minutes
“9:18 pm: The Chair stated that the Board will now enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the Plymouth County Superior Court case of Matthew Hersey v. Town of Hingham (Docket # 1883CV00583) under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) because an open discussion may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and that the board will not reconvene in open session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.”
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