Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 14, 2001
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:31m on Tuesday evening, August 14, 2001 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: Timothy MacKenzie, Chairman; Joshua Cutler, Vice Chairman; Thomas Burns, Clerk; Regina Burke,and John Reilly, Members. Also present were Philip Lemnios, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
7:30pm - Open Forum
Representatives of No Place for Hate presented the selectmen with the first official postcards of the recent "Take a stand in the Sand" event, and spoke about the 600 people who participated in the "Human Letter Chain" on the beach spelling out that Hull is No Place for Hate.
Gil Peters announced there are plans for an Ecumenical three-mile walk. He said all religions and beliefs are welcome, including agnostics.
Charles Santos, Chairman of the Open Space and Recreation Committee read a letter from the group fully endorsing the Pemberton project as designed.
Members of the Committee for the Preservation of Hull's History presented a copy of "Then & Now, Hull and Nantasket Beach," its latest book on Hull History, which was recently released. The first book - "Images America - Hull and Nantasket Beach" is in its fourth printing.
MINUTES
The minutes of February 20, 2001 were held.
7:45pm - Fort Revere Tower Lighting
Several residents of the area attended the discussion of new lighting for the Fort Revere Tower.
Following a slide presentation, by Kathy Ouelette, of the Fort and the surrounding area, John MacLeod of the Hull Light Plant explained the lighting plan, to be done in a 360 degree configuration.
Resident comments expressed concern over potential negative impacts on the neighborhood, and night skies. If those impacts could be addressed, most were not opposed.
MOVED-Reilly: To continue with the holiday lighting for the time being.
SECOND-MacKenzie
VOTE: Four Ayes; One Nay (Cutler)
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MOVED-Reilly: To direct the light plant to purchase one metal halide light for one side and a sodium light for the other for a test period of one week.
SECOND-MacKenzie
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
8:30pm - Towing Contract - Postponed
8:30pm - Community Development - re: Social Service Proposals
At 9:10pm Jay Szklut, Community Development Director presented three proposals for the use of funds. He said that two weeks ago the Selectmen heard four proposals. The CDBG funds are capped at $120,000. and that he has received requests for $190,000.
The three proposals were Meals on Wheels, After School and Out of School Time Project, and Truancy Reduction Program.
Linda Fitzgibbons described the Meals on Wheels program as serving the disabled, handicapped or ill persons; some permanent; some temporary.
Szklut said that the original request was for $21,000. then reduced by the applicant to $15,000. and that he is recommending $7,500.
Dr. Gerald Fornier discussed the After School Program that serves 178 children.
Szklut told the Board that he didn't feel the first proposal answered all the questions, and that the resubmission still didn't answer them. The deadline for receipt of the application is on the 14th of September.
Dr. Fornier then discussed the Truancy Reduction Program. Fornier explained that truancy reduction entails working with the children to solve the reasons for the truancy and that this year they worked with 96 kids.
MacKenzie said the Board will vote next week.
New Business
A letter from Police Chief Donald Brooker informed the Selectmen of an alleged violation at the Sandbar, 276 Nantasket Avenue, charging a violation of local laws and the Code of Massachusetts by transporting alcoholic beverages by private delivery.
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MOVED-Cutler: To schedule a Show cause Hearing
SECOND-Reilly VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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A letter from Police Chief Donald Brooker informed the Selectmen of an alleged violation by the Red Parrot, 258 Nantasket Avenue stemming from three incidents one each on June 28, July 26, and July 31 of loud music, with at least one complaint from Salisbury Street; a violation of the Town of Hull Rules and Regulation which state that music heard on the sidewalk is a violation.
Members questioned the subjectivity of that requirement, and whether it was open to interpretation.
Reilly suggested reviewing the law before scheduling a show cause hearing, and also the Selectmen's Rules and Regulations in general.
MOVED-Reilly: To take under advisement until Board can formulate a better definition of the law
SECOND-MacKenzie
Cutler expressed his concern about any total dismissal of the issue and said that the Board should not send a message that nothing is going to happen. He was assured by other members that that will not happen.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Other Business
Upon the recent issuance of licenses to Bridgeman Enterprises, a request had been made to pledge their license for mortgage purposes, which had been overlooked.
MOVED-Reilly: To permit the pledging of the all Alcoholic License by Bridgeman Enterprises on property 145 Nantasket Avenue to the Hingham Institue of Savings subject to the condition that the pledgee may not exercise the license unless and until it is transferred to the pledgee.
SECOND-MacKenzie
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor(Cutler was not present)
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Reilly expressed his concern on not having received a change in management notification from the Sandbar. He recommended to include that violation in the show cause hearing.
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MOVED-Reilly: If there is no manager of record a violation will be added to the Sandbar show cause hearing.
SECOND-MacKenzie
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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MOVED-MacKenzie: To go into Executive session to discuss the disposition of real property and strategy in litigation.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor.
Meeting moved into executive session at 10:35pm and thereafter adjourned.
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