MassVoter.com← Hingham Select BoardHingham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 29, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated July 25, 2023
To approve the minutes dated July 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 25, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Proclaim Sunday, September 10, 2023 as Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham
To proclaim Sunday, September 10, 2023 as Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to proclaim Sunday, September 10, 2023 as Suicide Prevention Day and the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Hingham. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages License to Hingham Maritime Center for Harbor Feast 2023 to be held at Hingham Maritime Center on Saturday, September 9, 2023...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages License to Hingham Maritime Center for Harbor Feast 2023 to be held at Hingham Maritime Center on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) All Alcoholic Beverages License to Hingham Maritime Center for Harbor Feast 2023 to be held at Hingham Maritime Center on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The McCourt Foundation for the 14th Annual Tour de South Shore to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday,...
To approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The McCourt Foundation for the 14th Annual Tour de South Shore to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the issuance of a Special (One Day) Wine and Malt Beverages license to The McCourt Foundation for the 14th Annual Tour de South Shore to be held at Wompatuck State Park on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants LLC, 90 Derby Street, for a Change of Manager from Adam Rameaka to Sandro DaCruz in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with...
To approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants LLC, 90 Derby Street, for a Change of Manager from Adam Rameaka to Sandro DaCruz in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on June 22, 2023; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Bertucci's Restaurants LLC, 90 Derby Street, for a Change of Manager from Adam Rameaka to Sandro DaCruz in accordance with the Application for a Change of Manager filed with the Town of Hingham on June 22, 2023; subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Deere and Company for a John Deere Compact Utility Tractor and Roller Mower for the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Deere and Company for a John Deere Compact Utility Tractor and Roller Mower for the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed $68,891.08.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with Deere and Company for a John Deere Compact Utility Tractor and Roller Mower for the South Shore Country Club in an amount not to exceed $68,891.08. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budgeting software in an amount not to exceed $34,787.50 for Fiscal Year 2024 with the authorization to renew for up...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budgeting software in an amount not to exceed $34,787.50 for Fiscal Year 2024 with the authorization to renew for up to two additional terms in an amount not to exceed $32,025.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 and in an amount not to exceed $32,985.75 for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budgeting software in an amount not to exceed $34,787.50 for Fiscal Year 2024 with the authorization to renew for up to two additional terms in an amount not to exceed $32,025.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 and in an amount not to exceed $32,985.75 for Fiscal Year 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Appoint Cheryl Russo to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Cheryl Russo to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Cheryl Russo to the Beautification Commission for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Appoint Elaine Ward to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Elaine Ward to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
Yes: Fisher, KleinThe roll call does not list William Ramsey.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Elaine Ward to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Appoint Jeff Swett to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Jeff Swett to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Jeff Swett to the Scholarship Fund Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Reappoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to reappoint Scott Cyr to the Water Transition and Evaluation Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: 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 Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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