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May 14, 2021
4 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
The Board will enter into Executive Session: (a) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the Plymouth County Superior Court case of Matthew Hersey v
The Board will enter into Executive Session: (a) 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 discussion in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the town; (b) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator Tom Mayo) under the provisions of M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2); and (c) for review, approval and potential release of prior executive session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22 and § 21(a)(7). The Board will reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“The Chair stated: The Board will enter into Executive Session: (a) 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 discussion in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the town; (b) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator Tom Mayo) under the provisions of M.G.L, c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2); and (c) for review, approval and potential release of prior executive session minutes pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22 and § 21(a)(7). The Board will reconvene in Open Session Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes.”
Approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company and the Town of Hingham regarding an insurance coverage dispute and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said...
To approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company and the Town of Hingham regarding an insurance coverage dispute and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said document in the form attached hereto on behalf of the Select Board.
Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company and the Town of Hingham regarding an insurance coverage dispute and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said document in the form attached hereto on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Sign the employment agreement with Town Administrator Tom Mayo
To sign the employment agreement with Town Administrator Tom Mayo.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the employment agreement with Town Administrator Tom Mayo. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Mr. Ramsey: 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 Ms. Power: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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