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March 8, 2022
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated March 1, 2022
To approve the minutes dated March 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 1, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Library Staff Association, Local 888, SEIU, AFL-CIO effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Library Staff Association, Local 888, SEIU, AFL-CIO effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Klein made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Library Staff Association, Local 888, SEIU, AFL-CIO effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Energyzt Advisors, LLC to assist in the development of a Climate Action Plan for the Town of Hingham in an amount not to exceed $80,000...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Energyzt Advisors, LLC to assist in the development of a Climate Action Plan for the Town of Hingham in an amount not to exceed $80,000 subject to receipt of sufficient funds from the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Energyzt Advisors, LLC to assist in the development of a Climate Action Plan for the Town of Hingham in an amount not to exceed $80,000 subject to receipt of sufficient funds from the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Open the Warrant and insert the revised Article BBB in place of the prior version of the Article BBB and then close the Warrant
To open the Warrant and insert the revised Article BBB in place of the prior version of the Article BBB and then close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to open the Warrant and insert the revised Article BBB in place of the prior version of the Article BBB and then close the Warrant. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the FY23 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital Outlay Committee
To approve the FY23 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital Outlay Committee. Seconded.
From the minutes
“Vote: made a motion to approve the FY23 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital Outlay Committee. Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.”
Remove Article GG from the Warrant
To remove Article GG from the Warrant. Vote: Mr. Fisher amended the motion to open the Warrant, remove Article GG and then close the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to remove Article GG from the Warrant. Vote: Mr. Fisher amended the motion to open the Warrant, remove Article GG and then close the Warrant. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY2023 Budget as follows: GENERAL GOVERNMENT SELECT BOARD: $854,851 HUMAN RESOURCES: $163,742 RESERVE FUND: $709,291 TOWN ACCOUNTANT : $396,965 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: $633,138...
To recommend a FY2023 Budget as follows: GENERAL GOVERNMENT SELECT BOARD: $854,851 HUMAN RESOURCES: $163,742 RESERVE FUND: $709,291 TOWN ACCOUNTANT : $396,965 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: $633,138 ASSESSORS: $431,000 TREASURER/COLLECTOR: $451,359 LEGAL SERVICES: $395,372 TOWN MEETINGS: $46,653 TOWN CLERK: $205,241 ELECTIONS: $5,126 CONSERVATION COMMISSION: $234,406 COMMUNITY PLANNING: $60,376 LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT: $163,294 BARE COVE PARK: $33,528 TOWN HALL: $710,184 GRAND ARMY MEMORIAL HALL: $24,187
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY2023 Budget as follows: GENERAL GOVERNMENT SELECT BOARD: $854,851 HUMAN RESOURCES: $163,742 RESERVE FUND: $709,291 TOWN ACCOUNTANT : $396,965 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: $633,138 ASSESSORS: $431,000 TREASURER/COLLECTOR: $451,359 LEGAL SERVICES: $395,372 TOWN MEETINGS: $46,653 TOWN CLERK: $205,241 ELECTIONS: $5,126 CONSERVATION COMMISSION: $234,406 COMMUNITY PLANNING: $60,376 LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT: $163,294 BARE COVE PARK: $33,528 TOWN HALL: $710,184 GRAND ARMY MEMORIAL HALL: $24,187 Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT: $7,187,179
To recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT: $7,187,179
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 Budget as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE DEPARTMENT: $7,187,179 Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY23 Budget as follows for the following categories: FIRE DEPARTMENT: $7,171,768 DISPATCH SERVICES: $991,420 BUILDING COMMISSIONER: $278,751 ANIMAL CONTROL: $81,896 HARBORMASTER:...
To recommend a FY23 Budget as follows for the following categories: FIRE DEPARTMENT: $7,171,768 DISPATCH SERVICES: $991,420 BUILDING COMMISSIONER: $278,751 ANIMAL CONTROL: $81,896 HARBORMASTER: $307,880 PUBLIC SAFETY UTILITIES: $558,251 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY:$ 16,577,155
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 Budget as follows for the following categories: FIRE DEPARTMENT: $7,171,768 DISPATCH SERVICES: $991,420 BUILDING COMMISSIONER: $278,751 ANIMAL CONTROL: $81,896 HARBORMASTER: $307,880 PUBLIC SAFETY UTILITIES: $558,251 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY:$ 16,577,155 Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES HIGHWAY/TREE & PARK: $4,354,087 TRANSFER STATION/RECYCLING: $1,738,195 SEWER COMMISSION: 3,703,041
To recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES HIGHWAY/TREE & PARK: $4,354,087 TRANSFER STATION/RECYCLING: $1,738,195 SEWER COMMISSION: 3,703,041
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES HIGHWAY/TREE & PARK: $4,354,087 TRANSFER STATION/RECYCLING: $1,738,195 SEWER COMMISSION: 3,703,041 Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH DEPARTMENT: $387,063 ELDER SERVICES: $312,734 VETERANS' SERVICES: $307,609 HEALTH IMPERATIVES: $2,700 SOUTH...
To recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH DEPARTMENT: $387,063 ELDER SERVICES: $312,734 VETERANS' SERVICES: $307,609 HEALTH IMPERATIVES: $2,700 SOUTH SHORE WOMEN'S CENTER: $3,700 CULTURE AND RECREATION LIBRARY: $2,181,736
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH DEPARTMENT: $387,063 ELDER SERVICES: $312,734 VETERANS' SERVICES: $307,609 HEALTH IMPERATIVES: $2,700 SOUTH SHORE WOMEN'S CENTER: $3,700 CULTURE AND RECREATION LIBRARY: $2,181,736 Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: RECREATION COMMISSION: $371,227 TRUSTEES OF BATHING BEACH: $40,672
To recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: RECREATION COMMISSION: $371,227 TRUSTEES OF BATHING BEACH: $40,672
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: RECREATION COMMISSION: $371,227 TRUSTEES OF BATHING BEACH: $40,672 Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: HISTORICAL COMMISSION: $90,846 CELEBRATIONS: $17,567 ENTERPRISE FUND COUNTRY CLUB: $1,988,015 WEIR RIVER WATER SYSTEM: $12,881,442...
To recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: HISTORICAL COMMISSION: $90,846 CELEBRATIONS: $17,567 ENTERPRISE FUND COUNTRY CLUB: $1,988,015 WEIR RIVER WATER SYSTEM: $12,881,442 DEBT SERVICE: $5,835,331 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GROUP INSURANCE: $7,071,062 OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: $1,289,173 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT: $5,837,513 WORKER'S COMPENSATION: $330,000 UNEMPLOYMENT: $30,000 MANDATORY MEDICARE: $1,061,995 TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: $15,619,743 UNCLASSIFIED PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE: $1,114,464
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 budget as follows for the following categories: HISTORICAL COMMISSION: $90,846 CELEBRATIONS: $17,567 ENTERPRISE FUND COUNTRY CLUB: $1,988,015 WEIR RIVER WATER SYSTEM: $12,881,442 DEBT SERVICE: $5,835,331 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GROUP INSURANCE: $7,071,062 OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: $1,289,173 CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT: $5,837,513 WORKER'S COMPENSATION: $330,000 UNEMPLOYMENT: $30,000 MANDATORY MEDICARE: $1,061,995 TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: $15,619,743 UNCLASSIFIED PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE: $1,114,464 Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Recommend a FY23 budget for the School Department of $61,946,743
To recommend a FY23 budget for the School Department of $61,946,743.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY23 budget for the School Department of $61,946,743. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the FY23 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital outlay Committee
To approve the FY23 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital outlay Committee.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the FY23 Capital Outlay Budget as recommended by the Capital outlay Committee. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
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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