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Hull Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

October 4, 2018

5 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Domenico Sestito, Jennifer Constable, Kevin Richardson, John Reilly, Greg Grey

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • John Reilly arrived after 7:55 p.m. ("John Reilly, Member, was present after 7:55 p.m.").

Every vote, in order

Approve the sale of a $2,200,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note to Eastern Bank, and related votes (certified by the Clerk)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the sale of a $2,200,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note to Eastern Bank, and related votes (certified by the Clerk)

John Reilly arrived after 7:55 p.m.; the minutes do not say whether he was there for this vote, so he is not listed.

From the minutes

“Motion Grey VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hull Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held October 4, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted; to approve the sale of a $2,200,000 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Note") of the Town dated October 12, 2018, and payable October 11, 2019, to Eastern Bank at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $18,194.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 19, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated September 26, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disc in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Notes were taken in cxecutive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, $$18-25 as amended. Dated: October 4, 2018 Clerk of the Board of Selectmen AM 70019654.1 Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Constable)

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

Approve the reappointment of Eileen White to the Retirement Board

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the reappointment of Eileen White to the Retirement Board. Lennios noted that Selectman John Reilly has stepped down from his appointment. The term is three years.

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. John Reilly arrived after 7:55 p.m.; the minutes do not say whether he was there for this vote, so he is not listed.

From the minutes

“The board voted to approve the reappointment of Eileen White to the Retirement Board. Lennios noted that Selectman John Reilly has stepped down from his appointment. The term is three years. Motion Richardson So moved. Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Constable)

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

Approve and then signed the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and then signed the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant. See document.

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

“The board approved voted to approve and then signed the November 6, 2018 State Election Warrant. See document. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Declare that there be the annual celebratory bonfire and request the fire chief to authorize it

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That we declare that there be the annual celebratory bonfire and request the fire chief to authorize it.

From the minutes

“Motion Reilly Motion that we declare that there be the annual celebratory bonfire and request the fire chief to authorize it. Second Richardson Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body; move...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body; move to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange or lease or value of real property and that the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body; and to not reconvene in open session. Matter to be discussed are: - Licensed businesses - Town property licenses and leases, including the cemetery

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

“At 8:20 p.m., Sestito moved that the board go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body; move to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange or lease or value of real property and that the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body; and to not reconvene in open session. Matter to be discussed are:  Licensed businesses  Town property licenses and leases, including the cemetery Motion Sestito Second Richardson Vote Unanimous Richardson – Aye Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito – Aye.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Richardson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

From the Hull Select Board’s official minutes, posted on 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: Greg Grey (May 2024), Irwin Nesoff and Brian McCarthy (May 2025) and Susan Short Green (April 2026) from The Hull Times candidate statements; Jerry Taverna from Hull Community Television’s 2026 candidate statements video. Former members show initials.

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