MassVoter.com← Hull Select BoardHull Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2021
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer Constable, Greg Grey, Donna Pursel, John Reilly, Domenico Sestito
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the actions and recommendations of the Board of Health in consultation with the Town Manager regarding the wearing of masks in Town schools and buildings
To support the actions and recommendations of the Board of Health in consultation with the Town Manager regarding the wearing of masks in Town schools and buildings
John Reilly was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To support the actions and recommendations of the Board of Health in consultation with the Town Manager regarding the wearing of masks in Town schools and buildings Second Grey Vote Unanimous* *Reilly was not present for this vote.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Grey)
Adopt a proclamation on suicide prevention (Whereas ... read into the minutes)
To adopt a proclamation on suicide prevention (Whereas ... read into the minutes)
John Reilly was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Constable Whereas, suicide is the 10th leading cause of all deaths in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15 and 24; and Whereas, in the U.S., one person commits suicide every 14 minutes; and Whereas, it is estimated that 5 million people in the U.S. are survivors of suicide loss; and Whereas, an increase in the overall suicide rate in our country was seen in 2019, representing a change in the recent pattern of stability or slight declines; and Whereas, suicide is a community problem and thus there must be a community response through various initiatives to reduce suicidal behaviors; and Whereas, the Plymouth Suicide Prevention Coalition, which is dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts and deaths through education, awareness and action, urge that we as a community: Recognize suicide as a national, state, and Hull public health problem and declare suicide prevention to be a Plymouth County priority; Acknowledge that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities; Encourage local initiatives based on the goals contained within the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention that will 1. Develop and implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a consumer of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services. 2. Develop and implement community-based suicide prevention programs and suicide bereavement support services. 3. Implement training for the recognition of at-risk behavior and for the delivery of the effective treatment. 4. Increase access to, and community linkages with, mental health and substance abuse in the entertainment and news media. Whereas, a great many suicides are preventable; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, We, the Hull Board of Selectmen acknowledges September 10th, 2021, as World Suicide Prevention Day and recognizes September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" in the Town of Hull, Massachusetts. Second Grey Vote Unanimous* *Reilly was not present for this vote.” (Motion: Constable, second: Grey)
Approve the sale of $3,415,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2021 bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets, and related votes (certified by the Clerk)
To approve the sale of $3,415,000 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2021 bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets, and related votes (certified by the Clerk)
John Reilly was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Pursel I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hull, Massachusetts certify that at a meeting of the Board held on August 18, 2021, 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 appeared upon official record of the Board in my custody: Voted the sale of the $3,415,000.00 general obligation municipal purpose loan of 2021 bonds of the Town dated August 24, 2021 to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services, LLC at a price of $3,882,934.74 and accrued interest if any is hereby approved and confirmed. The bond shall be payable on August 1st of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates as follows: Year 2022 - $145,000 at a 5% interest rate; Year 2023 - $145,000 at a 5% interest rate; Year 2024 - $145,000 at a 5% interest rate; Year 2025 - $140,000 at a 5% interest rate; Year 2026 - $205,000 at a 5% interest rate; Years 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 - $205,000 at a 5% interest rate; Year 2031 - $205,000 at a 4% interest rate; Years 2032 and 2033 - $165,000 at a 3% interest rate; Year 2034 - $160,000 at a 3% interest rate; Year 2035 - $160,000 at a 2% interest rate; Year 2036 - $160,000 at a 2% interest rate; Year 2037 - $160,000 at a 2% interest rate; Year 2038 - $160,000 at a 2% interest rate; Year 2039 - $160,000 at a 2% interest rate; Year 2040 - $160,000 at a 2% interest rate; Year 2041 - $160,000 at a 2.125% interest rate. Further voted that in connection with the marketing and sale of the bonds the preparation and distribution of the notice of the sale by official statement dated August 3, 2021, the official statement dated August 10, 2021 each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer be and hereby is ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further voted that the bond shall be subject to redemption at the option of the Town upon which such terms and conditions are set forth in official statement. Further voted that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking compliance with SEC Rule 15, Chapter 2 through 12, in such a form as may be approved by the Bond Counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by references in the Bond for the benefit of the holder of the bonds from time to time. Further voted, that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish a post-assurance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such form as the Town Treasurer and the Bond Counsel deem sufficient on such procedures are currently in place to review and update said procedures in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the bonds to comply with the relevant securities laws. Further voted, that each member of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to make any and all such actions, execute and deliver such certificates, receipts, and other documents as shall be determined by them or by any of them to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the visions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public and that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a Notice stating the place, date, and time and Agenda for the meeting was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy therefore posted in a manner visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building in which the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternate method of notice prescribed and approved by the Attorney General set forth in 940 Code of Massachusetts Regulations, 29.03 at least forty-eight hours, not including Saturdays or Sundays or legal holidays prior to the time of the meeting and that being so posted at the time of the meeting that no deliberations or decisions in connection with the sale of the bonds were taken in Executive Session in accordance with the General Law Chapter 38, pages eighteen through twenty-five, as amended. Second Grey Vote Unanimous* *Reilly was not present for this vote.” (Motion: Pursel, second: Grey)
Approve the amendment of the Entertainment License of the Sandbar, 297 Nantasket Avenue, to include percussion instruments for the hours of 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sunday through Saturday, not to the...
To approve the amendment of the Entertainment License of the Sandbar, 297 Nantasket Avenue, to include percussion instruments for the hours of 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sunday through Saturday, not to the hour of 1 a.m. on Sunday as noted on the application.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To approve the amendment of the Entertainment License of the Sandbar, 297 Nantasket Avenue, to include percussion instruments for the hours of 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sunday through Saturday, not to the hour of 1 a.m. on Sunday as noted on the application. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Grey)
Allow the applicant to withdraw the request for the alcohol serving bar and to amend the application as requested
To allow the applicant to withdraw the request for the alcohol serving bar and to amend the application as requested. To authorize ninety-two seats total for exterior seating with the stipulation that if the Governor of the Commonwealth should cut back on that number due to ongoing health concerns the applicant will comply.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To allow the applicant to withdraw the request for the alcohol serving bar and to amend the application as requested. To authorize ninety-two seats total for exterior seating with the stipulation that if the Governor of the Commonwealth should cut back on that number due to ongoing health concerns the applicant will comply. Second Sestito Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sestito)
Approve the first Strawberry Hill Chalk Fest on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., pending final...
To approve the first Strawberry Hill Chalk Fest on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., pending final sign-off by the Town Manager and notification of the Highway and Fire Departments.
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To approve the first Strawberry Hill Chalk Fest on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., pending final sign-off by the Town Manager and notification of the Highway and Fire Departments. Second Sestito Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sestito)
Appoint Christopher Kearns, 39 Brookline Avenue, to the Board of Registrars for the expired term
To appoint Christopher Kearns, 39 Brookline Avenue, to the Board of Registrars for the expired term
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To appoint Christopher Kearns, 39 Brookline Avenue, to the Board of Registrars for the expired term Second Reilly Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Reilly)
Appoint the following individuals to serve as Town Meeting/Election Poll Workers for the upcoming 2022-2023 Town Meeting and Election year: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille Donlan, Ann Marie Dunn, Timothy...
To appoint the following individuals to serve as Town Meeting/Election Poll Workers for the upcoming 2022-2023 Town Meeting and Election year: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille Donlan, Ann Marie Dunn, Timothy Dunn, Jean Fisher, Cheryl Grey, Amy Hyde, Marie Niland, Cindy Magnoli, Alan McCall, Theresa McDonald, Jennifer Olivieri, Diane Sandonato, Dorothy Resnick, Gail Whitcomb-Richman, Jeri Sullivan, Dena Tompkins
Greg Grey stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To appoint the following individuals to serve as Town Meeting/Election Poll Workers for the upcoming 2022-2023 Town Meeting and Election year: Kathleen Bell, Cyrille Donlan, Ann Marie Dunn, Timothy Dunn, Jean Fisher, Cheryl Grey, Amy Hyde, Marie Niland, Cindy Magnoli, Alan McCall, Theresa McDonald, Jennifer Olivieri, Diane Sandonato, Dorothy Resnick, Gail Whitcomb-Richman, Jeri Sullivan, Dena Tompkins Second Reilly Vote 4-0-1* *Grey recused/abstained.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Reilly)
Accept Kyle Haas' letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee
To accept Kyle Haas' letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To accept Kyle Haas' letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee Second Reilly Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Reilly)
Accept Brian Reichart's letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee and the Hull Affordable Housing Committee
To accept Brian Reichart's letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee and the Hull Affordable Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To accept Brian Reichart's letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee and the Hull Affordable Housing Committee Second Reilly Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Grey, second: Reilly)
Approve Tom Hardy's request to hold 2021 Porchfest on Sunday, September 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
To approve Tom Hardy's request to hold 2021 Porchfest on Sunday, September 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To approve Tom Hardy's request to hold 2021 Porchfest on Sunday, September 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second Grey Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Grey)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Grey, seconded by Sestito the Board voted unanimously to adjourn..” (Motion: Grey, second: Sestito)
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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