MassVoter.com← Hull Select BoardHull Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 15, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Form a Task Force comprised of the Town Manager, the Manager of the Light Department, the Chief of the Hull Fire Department, and a member of the Board of Selectmen to research and work with...
To form a Task Force comprised of the Town Manager, the Manager of the Light Department, the Chief of the Hull Fire Department, and a member of the Board of Selectmen to research and work with National Grid to improve the current outage situation in the Town.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To form a Task Force comprised of the Town Manager, the Manager of the Light Department, the Chief of the Hull Fire Department, and a member of the Board of Selectmen to research and work with National Grid to improve the current outage situation in the Town. Second Grey Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Grey – Aye Constable- Aye Richardson – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Appoint Kevin Richardson as the representative of the Board of Selectmen on a Task Force to be formed to work with National Grid
To appoint Kevin Richardson as the representative of the Board of Selectmen on a Task Force to be formed to work with National Grid.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To appoint Kevin Richardson as the representative of the Board of Selectmen on a Task Force to be formed to work with National Grid. Second Grey Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Grey – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts of 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and public health emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of the Commonwealth...
To move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts of 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and public health emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Hull Board of Selectmen arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, that the Monday, May 18, 2020 Annual Town Election be postponed so that the protocols called for to protect the public can best be observed. This action is in the best interest of the public as well as all employees and officials of the Town.
Yes: Constable, Grey, ReillyAbstained: Richardson, Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To move, in accordance with G.L. c. 45 of the Acts of 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and public health emergency declared by the President of the United States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Hull Board of Selectmen arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, that the Monday, May 18, 2020 Annual Town Election be postponed so that the protocols called for to protect the public can best be observed. This action is in the best interest of the public as well as all employees and officials of the Town. Second Reilly Vote 3-0-2 Grey – Aye Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Abstain Sestito - Abstain.” (Motion: Grey, second: Reilly)
That the Town of Hull extend the due date for the real and property taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020
That the Town of Hull extend the due date for the real and property taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Move that the Town of Hull extend the due date for the real and property taxes from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. Second Constable Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)
Extend the due dates for the exemption and deferral applications to June 1, 2020, and extension of the due date for property tax exemptions and deferrals to June 1, 2020
To extend the due dates for the exemption and deferral applications to June 1, 2020, and extension of the due date for property tax exemptions and deferrals to June 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Further move to extend the due dates for the exemption and deferral applications to June 1, 2020, and extension of the due date for property tax exemptions and deferrals to June 1, 2020. Second Constable Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)
Waive interest and other penalties for late payment of any excise tax, government assessment or a portion thereof, electric rate or annual sewer use and interest payments with a due date of, after...
To waive interest and other penalties for late payment of any excise tax, government assessment or a portion thereof, electric rate or annual sewer use and interest payments with a due date of, after March 10, 2020 when payment is made late but before June 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly Further move to waive interest and other penalties for late payment of any excise tax, government assessment or a portion thereof, electric rate or annual sewer use and interest payments with a due date of, after March 10, 2020 when payment is made late but before June 30, 2020. Second Constable Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)
Support the Town Moderator's decision to recess the May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meeting to June 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Hull High School
To support the Town Moderator's decision to recess the May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meeting to June 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Hull High School.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To support the Town Moderator's decision to recess the May 4, 2020 Annual Town Meeting to June 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Hull High School. Second Constable Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye Richardson – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Constable)
Accept the resignation of Judeth Van Hamm from the Hull Clean Energy Climate Action Committee and to send her a note thanking her for her service
To accept the resignation of Judeth Van Hamm from the Hull Clean Energy Climate Action Committee and to send her a note thanking her for her service
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To accept the resignation of Judeth Van Hamm from the Hull Clean Energy Climate Action Committee and to send her a note thanking her for her service Second Richardson Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Richardson – Aye Constable – Aye Grey – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Richardson)
That committees that have been set up by the Board of Selectmen be advised to stay on a hiatus, meaning not to meet, until May 4, 2020
That committees that have been set up by the Board of Selectmen be advised to stay on a hiatus, meaning not to meet, until May 4, 2020. However, if they feel strongly that they need to meet they can contact the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen who could authorize that the Board post a meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly That committees that have been set up by the Board of Selectmen be advised to stay on a hiatus, meaning not to meet, until May 4, 2020. However, if they feel strongly that they need to meet they can contact the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen who could authorize that the Board post a meeting. Second Grey Vote Unanimous Reilly – Aye Grey – Aye Richardson – Aye Constable – Aye Sestito - Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Grey)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote of the Board..”
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