MassVoter.com← Hull Select BoardHull Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 25, 2018
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Richardson, Chris Mitchell, Domenico Sestito, John Reilly, Jennifer Constable
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Prepare a letter of commendation for both officers to place in their personnel file
To prepare a letter of commendation for both officers to place in their personnel file
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“Reilly recommended that the board prepare a letter of commendation for both officers to place in their personnel file. Motion Sestito So moved. Second Mitchell Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Mitchell)
Communication from Jim Dow, Department of Public Works Director, asked the board to declare as surplus the following vehicles, which are not functional and have no resale value: - 2002 Ford F-250...
Communication from Jim Dow, Department of Public Works Director, asked the board to declare as surplus the following vehicles, which are not functional and have no resale value: - 2002 Ford F-250 – VIN # 1FDNX21S22EB79320, - 2004 Ford F-150 – VIN # 2FTRF18W94CA00095
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“Communication from Jim Dow, Department of Public Works Director, asked the board to declare as surplus the following vehicles, which are not functional and have no resale value: 2002 Ford F-250 – VIN # 1FDNX21S22EB79320, 2004 Ford F-150 – VIN # 2FTRF18W94CA00095 Motion Mitchell So moved Second Sestito Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Sestito)
Authorize submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (resolution read into the minutes)
To authorize submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (resolution read into the minutes)
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on January 25, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Hull Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, bylaws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2, 2018 for the Memorial Middle School located at 81 Central Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts 02045, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. The building envelope related issues that meet the criteria for Priority #1 – "Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exits." The school building needs masonry and building envelope repair work per the Thompson and Lichtner report dated February 20, 2015 and also to replace or repair HVAC units per recommendation report from WSP Engineering Services; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Reginal School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Second Sestito Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Sestito)
To authorize submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (resolution read into the minutes)
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on January 25, 2018, prior to the closing date, the Hull Board of Selectmen, in accordance with its charter, bylaws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2, 2018 for the Hull High School located at 180 Main St., Hull, Massachusetts 02045, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. The building envelope related issues that meet the criteria for Priority #1 – "Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exits." The school building needs masonry and building envelope repair work per the Thompson and Lichtner report dated February 20, 2015 and also to replace or repair HVAC units per recommendation report from WSP Engineering Services; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Reginal School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Second Sestito Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Sestito)
Approve the transfer of liquor license (for annual package goods store) to Madhu, Inc., dba Smart Save Variety, Nilesh Patel, Proposed Manager
To approve the transfer of liquor license (for annual package goods store) to Madhu, Inc., dba Smart Save Variety, Nilesh Patel, Proposed Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito Motion to approve the transfer of liquor license (for annual package goods store) to Madhu, Inc., dba Smart Save Variety, Nilesh Patel, Proposed Manager. Second Mitchell Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Mitchell)
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