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Hingham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 28, 2022

29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: William Ramsey, Joseph Fisher, Liz Klein

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes dated June 22, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes dated June 22, 2022.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 22, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW Expenses/Road Building in the amount of $460,000

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW Expenses/Road Building in the amount of $460,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW Expenses/Road Building in the amount of $460,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW/Snow & Ice in the amount of $391,620

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW/Snow & Ice in the amount of $391,620.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to DPW/Snow & Ice in the amount of $391,620. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Workers Compensation in the amount of $320,000

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Workers Compensation in the amount of $320,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Workers Compensation in the amount of $320,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Select Board/Legal Services in the amount of $250,000

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Select Board/Legal Services in the amount of $250,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Select Board/Legal Services in the amount of $250,000. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment in the amount of $66,201

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment in the amount of $66,201.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment in the amount of $66,201. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Equipment Rental in the amount of $6,900

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Equipment Rental in the amount of $6,900.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Meeting/Equipment Rental in the amount of $6,900. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Group Insurance to Debt Service in the amount of $139,346

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Group Insurance to Debt Service in the amount of $139,346.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Group Insurance to Debt Service in the amount of $139,346. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Animal Control/Salaries to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $9,775

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Animal Control/Salaries to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $9,775.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Animal Control/Salaries to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $9,775. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Elections/Salaries for $3,284 and to Elections/Expenses in the amount of $3,500

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Elections/Salaries for $3,284 and to Elections/Expenses in the amount of $3,500.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Elections/Salaries for $3,284 and to Elections/Expenses in the amount of $3,500. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries/Clerical Services to Celebrations/Veterans' Day in the amount of $3,500

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries/Clerical Services to Celebrations/Veterans' Day in the amount of $3,500.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries/Clerical Services to Celebrations/Veterans' Day in the amount of $3,500. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Animal Control/Expenses to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $3,000

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Animal Control/Expenses to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $3,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Animal Control/Expenses to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $3,000. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Select Board/Meetings & Seminars to Human Resources/Meetings & Seminars in the amount of $1,600

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Select Board/Meetings & Seminars to Human Resources/Meetings & Seminars in the amount of $1,600.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Select Board/Meetings & Seminars to Human Resources/Meetings & Seminars in the amount of $1,600. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries/Clerical Services to GAR Hall/R&M Buildings in the amount of $1,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries/Clerical Services to GAR Hall/R&M Buildings in the amount of $1,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an inter-department transfer from Veterans' Services/Salaries/Clerical Services to GAR Hall/R&M Buildings in the amount of $1,000. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Building in the amount of $230,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Building in the amount of $230,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from DPW/Salaries to DPW/Road Building in the amount of $230,000. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Town Clerk/Expenses in the amount of $23,740

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Town Clerk/Expenses in the amount of $23,740.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Clerk/Salaries to Town Clerk/Expenses in the amount of $23,740. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department/Expenses to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $25,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department/Expenses to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $25,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Police Department/Expenses to Police Department/Salaries in the amount of $25,000. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Recreation/Turf Maintenance/Salaries to Recreation/Turf Maintenance/Expenses in the amount of $18,500

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Recreation/Turf Maintenance/Salaries to Recreation/Turf Maintenance/Expenses in the amount of $18,500. Ms. Klein second.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Recreation/Turf Maintenance/Salaries to Recreation/Turf Maintenance/Expenses in the amount of $18,500. Ms. Klein second. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Hall/Expenses/Natural Gas to Town Hall/Salaries/Overtime in the amount of $6,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Hall/Expenses/Natural Gas to Town Hall/Salaries/Overtime in the amount of $6,000.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Town Hall/Expenses/Natural Gas to Town Hall/Salaries/Overtime in the amount of $6,000. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Information Technology/Expenses to Information Technology Salaries in the amount of $1,429

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Information Technology/Expenses to Information Technology Salaries in the amount of $1,429.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Information Technology/Expenses to Information Technology Salaries in the amount of $1,429. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Historical Preservation/Expenses to Historical Preservation/Salaries in the amount of $1,200

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Historical Preservation/Expenses to Historical Preservation/Salaries in the amount of $1,200.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Historical Preservation/Expenses to Historical Preservation/Salaries in the amount of $1,200. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend an intra-department transfer from Treasurer- Collector/Expenses to Treasurer-Collector/Salaries in the amount of $871

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend an intra-department transfer from Treasurer- Collector/Expenses to Treasurer-Collector/Salaries in the amount of $871.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an intra-department transfer from Treasurer- Collector/Expenses to Treasurer-Collector/Salaries in the amount of $871. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adopt the Town of Hingham Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt the Town of Hingham Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 as presented.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adopt the Town of Hingham Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the purchase of an E-One Cyclone Stainless Pumper in an amount not to exceed $735,115

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the purchase of an E-One Cyclone Stainless Pumper in an amount not to exceed $735,115.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the purchase of an E-One Cyclone Stainless Pumper in an amount not to exceed $735,115. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the request for a Special (One -Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The Trustees of Reservations for Winds and Wine at World's End to be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 with a rain date...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request for a Special (One -Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The Trustees of Reservations for Winds and Wine at World's End to be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 with a rain date of Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request for a Special (One -Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The Trustees of Reservations for Winds and Wine at World's End to be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 with a rain date of Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective as of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective as of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Police Patrolman's Association effective as of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective as of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective as of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hingham Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 effective as of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Appoint Officer Matthew Galvin as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Officer Matthew Galvin as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Officer Matthew Galvin as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Hingham. Mr. Fisher seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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