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March 15, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: William Ramsey, Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph Fisher: Mr. Fisher returned.
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated March 9, 2023
To approve the minutes dated March 9, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated March 9, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus for Roadway Management Construction Services (Micro-Surfacing & Random-Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforced...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus for Roadway Management Construction Services (Micro-Surfacing & Random-Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforced Method) in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a Indus for Roadway Management Construction Services (Micro-Surfacing & Random-Crack Sealing by Fiber Reinforced Method) in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute and submit grant applications and all associated documents to Plymouth County for sub-awards of American Rescue Plan Act grants for COVID-19 testing,...
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute and submit grant applications and all associated documents to Plymouth County for sub-awards of American Rescue Plan Act grants for COVID-19 testing, stormwater, and sewer projects.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute and submit grant applications and all associated documents to Plymouth County for sub-awards of American Rescue Plan Act grants for COVID-19 testing, stormwater, and sewer projects. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Approve the request of MCC4LBD d/b/a Boat House Bistro for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for the Hingham Yacht Club Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on...
To approve the request of MCC4LBD d/b/a Boat House Bistro for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for the Hingham Yacht Club Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to approve the request of MCC4LBD d/b/a Boat House Bistro for a Special (One-Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license for the Hingham Yacht Club Social to be held at the Hingham Community Center on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend an FY24 Human Services balanced budget of $1,104,962
To recommend an FY24 Human Services balanced budget of $1,104,962.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend an FY24 Human Services balanced budget of $1,104,962. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373
To recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373.
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Recommend an FY24 Enterprise balanced budget of $16,454,253
To recommend an FY24 Enterprise balanced budget of $16,454,253.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an FY24 Enterprise balanced budget of $16,454,253. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
The Select Board of the Town of Hingham hereby votes to 1) approve and adhere to the FY24-28 Financial Management Plan dated March 13, 2023 attached hereto, 2) authorize the Chair of the Select...
That the Select Board of the Town of Hingham hereby votes to 1) approve and adhere to the FY24-28 Financial Management Plan dated March 13, 2023 attached hereto, 2) authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute said plan, and 3) authorize the Town Administrator to manage the implementation of said plan on behalf of the Select Board in accordance with its terms.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion that the Select Board of the Town of Hingham hereby votes to 1) approve and adhere to the FY24-28 Financial Management Plan dated March 13, 2023 attached hereto, 2) authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute said plan, and 3) authorize the Town Administrator to manage the implementation of said plan on behalf of the Select Board in accordance with its terms. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 59, § 21C and all other applicable laws, to place the following question regarding an override on the official ballot for the April 29, 2023 Town election: Question 1: Shall...
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 59, § 21C and all other applicable laws, to place the following question regarding an override on the official ballot for the April 29, 2023 Town election: Question 1: Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to assess an additional $7,890,467 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the operating budgets of the Town and the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023? and to direct the Town Clerk to file an attested copy of this vote with the State Secretary by March 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion pursuant to M.G.L. c. 59, § 21C and all other applicable laws, to place the following question regarding an override on the official ballot for the April 29, 2023 Town election: Question 1: Shall the Town of Hingham be allowed to assess an additional $7,890,467 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the operating budgets of the Town and the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023? and to direct the Town Clerk to file an attested copy of this vote with the State Secretary by March 24, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10
To authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10.
Yes: Klein, RamseyThe roll call lists Joseph Fisher as not present for this vote, so Joseph Fisher is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: not available (Mr. Fisher was participating remotely and had to step away from the Zoom meeting during this agenda item.) Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
The Select Board, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, hereby authorizes the installation of a plaque and boulder at the playground at Powers Field in accordance with the project proposal...
That the Select Board, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, hereby authorizes the installation of a plaque and boulder at the playground at Powers Field in accordance with the project proposal attached hereto pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-law Article 40, § 3 (5) and further that the Select Board hereby accepts said plaque and boulder as an unconditional gift to the Town of Hingham pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, § 53A.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion that the Select Board, acting as the Board of Park Commissioners, hereby authorizes the installation of a plaque and boulder at the playground at Powers Field in accordance with the project proposal attached hereto pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-law Article 40, § 3 (5) and further that the Select Board hereby accepts said plaque and boulder as an unconditional gift to the Town of Hingham pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, § 53A. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Matthew Gallagher to the Hingham Industrial and Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Matthew Gallagher to the Hingham Industrial and Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Matthew Gallagher to the Hingham Industrial and Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Appoint Tricia Van Buskirk to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Tricia Van Buskirk to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Tricia Van Buskirk to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Go into executive session under item 13 of the agenda, I hereby declare that discussion of this agenda item in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
To go into executive session under item 13 of the agenda, I hereby declare that discussion of this agenda item in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Vote: Chair Ramsey made a motion to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate and not to reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“Declaration by Chair: Before I entertain a motion to go into executive session under item 13 of the agenda, I hereby declare that discussion of this agenda item in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Vote: Chair Ramsey made a motion to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss potential acquisition of real estate and not to reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (second: Fisher)
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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