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William Ramsey

Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record

Bill Ramsey

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

55 of 65meetings attended (85%) · whole board 95%
250votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Ramsey was in the minority
14abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ramsey as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 55 of 65 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (65)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

May 14Approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance…Motion: to approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

May 14, 2021: Approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company and the Town of Hingham regarding an insurance coverage dispute and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said...

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company and the Town of Hingham regarding an insurance coverage dispute and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said document in the form attached hereto on behalf of the Select Board.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the Settlement and Release Agreement between Argonaut Insurance Company and the Town of Hingham regarding an insurance coverage dispute and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said document in the form attached hereto on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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

May 4Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Property…Motion: to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Property &…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

May 4, 2021: Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Property & Liability Insurance in the amount of $353,047

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Property & Liability Insurance in the amount of $353,047.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Property & Liability Insurance in the amount of $353,047. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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

Mar 25Recommend a FY22 Recreation Budget of $349,276Motion: to recommend a FY22 Recreation Budget of $349,276.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

March 25, 2021: Recommend a FY22 Recreation Budget of $349,276

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY22 Recreation Budget of $349,276.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a FY22 Recreation Budget of $349,276. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 25Recommend a FY22 Police Budget of $6,324,798Motion: to recommend a FY22 Police Budget of $6,324,798.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

March 25, 2021: Recommend a FY22 Police Budget of $6,324,798

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY22 Police Budget of $6,324,798.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a FY22 Police Budget of $6,324,798. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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

Mar 23Recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276Motion: to recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

March 23, 2021: Recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY 2022 Recreation Budget of $349,276. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

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

Mar 23Recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798Motion: to recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

March 23, 2021: Recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to recommend a FY 2022 Police Budget of $6,324,798. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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

Jan 26Enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the…Motion: to enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board,…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

January 26, 2021: Enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Hingham Recreation Department for the grant of $75,000 in Community Preservation Act funds...

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Hingham Recreation Department for the grant of $75,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Agreement.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to enter into a Grant Agreement by and among the Board, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Hingham Recreation Department for the grant of $75,000 in Community Preservation Act funds approved under Article 19 by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting in accordance with the conditions of said Article 19 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Agreement. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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

Oct 20Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent…Motion: to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association,…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained

October 20, 2020: Sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, Inc. for the period commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, Inc. for the period commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fisher, PowerAbstained: Ramsey

From the minutes

“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association, Inc. for the period commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain (He stated that his brother is part of the Police Benevolent Association.) Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Oct 13Approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos…Motion: to approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y…Passed 3–0 · Ramsey: Not recorded

October 13, 2020: Approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y Tequila for a change of operating hours to include weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, subject to the approval…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y Tequila for a change of operating hours to include weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey made this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of Locales Tacos, LLC d/b/a Tacos y Tequila for a change of operating hours to include weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (second: Fisher)

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

Oct 13Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on…Motion: to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday,…Passed 3–0 · Ramsey: Not recorded

October 13, 2020: Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 PM at the Hingham High School with a rain date of Sunday, November 22, 2020,…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 PM at the Hingham High School with a rain date of Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 12 PM at Hingham High School pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 2 and M.G.L. c. 39, § 9.

The roll call names William Ramsey, who the minutes do not list as present, so we show only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The minutes say William Ramsey seconded this motion, but William Ramsey is not on the attendance line.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 12 PM at the Hingham High School with a rain date of Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 12 PM at Hingham High School pursuant to Town of Hingham General By-Laws Article 2 and M.G.L. c. 39, § 9. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (234)

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