MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 25, 2023
9 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- William Ramsey: Mr. Ramsey departed the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Aftosmes, et al v
To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Aftosmes, et al v. Town of Hingham (Docket # 1:22-cv-10314-JGD)) 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. The Board will reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Aftosmes, et al v. Town of Hingham (Docket # 1:22-cv-10314-JGD)) 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. The Board will reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated July 11, 2023
To approve the minutes dated July 11, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 11, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of Weir River Water System to install and maintain approximately 55 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe in Thaxter Street; approximately 2,123 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe...
To approve the request of Weir River Water System to install and maintain approximately 55 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe in Thaxter Street; approximately 2,123 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe and 225 feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe in Downer Avenue; approximately 72 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe in Park Circle; approximately 1,304 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe in Planters Field Lane, and approximately 590 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe in Crow Point Lane. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated July 24, 2023.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of Weir River Water System to install and maintain approximately 55 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe in Thaxter Street; approximately 2,123 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe and 225 feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe in Downer Avenue; approximately 72 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe in Park Circle; approximately 1,304 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe in Planters Field Lane, and approximately 590 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe in Crow Point Lane. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated July 24, 2023. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Approve and to the authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the field maintenance program between the Hingham Recreation Commission, School...
To approve and to the authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the field maintenance program between the Hingham Recreation Commission, School Committee and Select Board in form attached hereto.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve and to the authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the field maintenance program between the Hingham Recreation Commission, School Committee and Select Board in form attached hereto. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a 2023 Ford F550 4x4 Diesel Engine Life Line "Superliner" Type I-AD, Class 1 Emergency Medical Vehicle in...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a 2023 Ford F550 4x4 Diesel Engine Life Line "Superliner" Type I-AD, Class 1 Emergency Medical Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $477,957.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a 2023 Ford F550 4x4 Diesel Engine Life Line "Superliner" Type I-AD, Class 1 Emergency Medical Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $477,957. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 effective from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 effective from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 effective from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 25 effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Appoint Judith Sneath to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Judith Sneath to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to appoint Judith Sneath to the Hingham Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The roll call lists William Ramsey as not present for this vote, so William Ramsey is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: not present Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, 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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