MassVoter.com← Hull Select BoardHull Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 13, 2019
18 recorded votes, 8 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
Every vote, in order
Approve, subject to police review
To approve, subject to police review. Amendment: Add "and final approval by Town Counsel and Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson Motion to approve, subject to police review. Amendment: Add "and final approval by Town Counsel and Town Manager. Second Reilly Amendment accepted. Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reilly)
Approve the solstice festival as presented, with a maximum capacity of 650, unless otherwise dictated by the building department
To approve the solstice festival as presented, with a maximum capacity of 650, unless otherwise dictated by the building department. Amendment to add "subject to sign-off by all inspectional services, Town Manager and Town Counsel." Amendment to change the hours to: "from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., with service hours from 3-9 p.m." Amendment to add "TIP certified servers, and Common Victualers license for hours of service."
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson Motion to approve the solstice festival as presented, with a maximum capacity of 650, unless otherwise dictated by the building department. Amendment to add "subject to sign-off by all inspectional services, Town Manager and Town Counsel." Amendment to change the hours to: "from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., with service hours from 3-9 p.m." Amendment to add "TIP certified servers, and Common Victualers license for hours of service." Second Constable Amendments accepted. Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Constable)
Change to a nine-member committee
To change to a nine-member committee
From the minutes
“Motion Constable Motion to change to a nine-member committee Second Richardson Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Constable, second: Richardson)
Constable further asked that the Board of Selectmen's representation on the Economic Development Committee be changed from two members to one member
Constable further asked that the Board of Selectmen's representation on the Economic Development Committee be changed from two members to one member.
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
“Constable further asked that the Board of Selectmen's representation on the Economic Development Committee be changed from two members to one member. Motion Constable Motion as presented Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Constable, second: Grey)
Appoint Mr. Hennessy to a permanent opening and to appoint Time Pranaitis to an alternate opening
To appoint Mr. Hennessy to a permanent opening and to appoint Time Pranaitis to an alternate opening.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion to appoint Mr. Hennessy to a permanent opening and to appoint Time Pranaitis to an alternate opening. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Reappoint Mark Abatuno to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire in 2021; to reappoint Selectman Constable as our Board of Selectmen designee to a term expiring in 2021; to...
To reappoint Mark Abatuno to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire in 2021; to reappoint Selectman Constable as our Board of Selectmen designee to a term expiring in 2021; to reappoint Neil Kane to a permanent position on the Board of Appeals for a term to expire in 2020; to reappoint Pat Finn to a permanent position on the Board of Appeals for a term to expire in 2021; and to reappoint Corina Harper and Dr. Scott Grenquist both as alternate members of the Board of Appeals to terms expiring in 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion Richardson Motion to reappoint Mark Abatuno to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire in 2021; to reappoint Selectman Constable as our Board of Selectmen designee to a term expiring in 2021; to reappoint Neil Kane to a permanent position on the Board of Appeals for a term to expire in 2020; to reappoint Pat Finn to a permanent position on the Board of Appeals for a term to expire in 2021; and to reappoint Corina Harper and Dr. Scott Grenquist both as alternate members of the Board of Appeals to terms expiring in 2022. Second Reilly Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reilly)
Waive the requirement to have reappointments appear for an interview Amendment to add: "for this round of appointments, or if there is a person who wants to come in."
To waive the requirement to have reappointments appear for an interview Amendment to add: "for this round of appointments, or if there is a person who wants to come in."
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Move to waive the requirement to have reappointments appear for an interview Amendment to add: "for this round of appointments, or if there is a person who wants to come in." Second Grey Amendment accepted Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Approve, subject to satisfactory approval by the Police Department on driver's license status
To approve, subject to satisfactory approval by the Police Department on driver's license status.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion to approve, subject to satisfactory approval by the Police Department on driver's license status. Second Richardson Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)
Declare the animal control van as a surplus vehicle
To declare the animal control van as a surplus vehicle. It has been replaced by a new van provided by the town of Cohasset.
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 voted to declare the animal control van as a surplus vehicle. It has been replaced by a new van provided by the town of Cohasset. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)
Approve Leahy's request to close 3rd Street for the annual block party on July 27 from 5-10 p.m
To approve Leahy's request to close 3rd Street for the annual block party on July 27 from 5-10 p.m.
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 had received communication from Leahy seeking permission to close 3rd Street for its annual block party from 5-10 p.m. on July 27. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Waive the selectmen's right of review
To waive the selectmen's right of review.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion to waive the selectmen's right of review. Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)
Grant permission subject to the appropriate legal documents being put into place
To grant permission subject to the appropriate legal documents being put into place.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion to grant permission subject to the appropriate legal documents being put into place. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Continue in the present offices of the make up of the board as we have now
That we continue in the present offices of the make up of the board as we have now.
Yes: Reilly, Richardson, SestitoNo: Constable, Grey
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion that we continue in the present offices of the make up of the board as we have now. Second Richardson Vote Passed 3-2 Aye: Reilly, Richardson, Sestito No: Constable, Grey.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)
Reconsider the vote to keep the present board officers
To reconsider the vote to keep the present board officers
Yes: Grey, Reilly, Richardson, SestitoNo: ConstableThe board then voted again on keeping the present officers (4-1).
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion to reconsider Second Grey Vote Passed 4-1 Aye: Reilly, Richardson, Sestito, Grey No: Constable.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Keep present offices on the Board of Selectmen the way it is
That we keep present offices on the Board of Selectmen the way it is.
Yes: Grey, Reilly, Richardson, SestitoNo: Constable
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Motion that we keep present offices on the Board of Selectmen the way it is. Second Richardson Vote Passed 4-1 Aye: Reilly, Richardson, Sestito, Grey No: Constable.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)
Issue a citation for Manet Health
To issue a citation for Manet Health
From the minutes
“Motion Constable Motion to issue a citation for Manet Health Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Constable, second: Grey)
Approve the settlement with the DPU under the RIM case where the parties are agreeing that the 2% MRAM charge can be implemented for one year at this time
To approve the settlement with the DPU under the RIM case where the parties are agreeing that the 2% MRAM charge can be implemented for one year at this time. The purchase of the water system by Hingham will likely obviate this being an issue in the future.
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 also voted to approve the settlement with the DPU under the RIM case where the parties are agreeing that the 2% MRAM charge can be implemented for one year at this time. The purchase of the water system by Hingham will likely obviate this being an issue in the future. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Richardson Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)
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; to...
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; to go into Executive Session to comply with, or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; to consult with legal counsel and obtain legal advice pursuant to the Attorney-Client privilege; and to not reconvene in open session. Topics to be discussed: - Hull and Lloyds of London - Personnel claim - Cummings vs Hull
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 9:30 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; to go into Executive Session to comply with, or act under the authority of the Attorney-Client privilege; to consult with legal counsel and obtain legal advice pursuant to the Attorney-Client privilege; and to not reconvene in open session. Topics to be discussed: Hull and Lloyds of London Personnel claim Cummings vs Hull Motion Sestito Second Richardson Vote Unanimous Constable – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito – Aye Richardson – Aye Reilly – Aye.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Richardson)
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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