Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 25, 2001
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:31pm on Tuesday evening, September 25, 2001 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: Timothy MacKenzie, Chairman; Joshua Cutler, Vice Chairman; Thomas Burns, Clerk John Reilly and Regina Burke, Members. Also present were Philip Lemnios, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
7:30pm - OPEN FORUM
Senator Robert Hedlund and Representative Garrett Bradley appeared before the Board to update the members on the progress of several projects. The Administration and Finance Secretary, Stephen Crosby, has provided written confirmation of the funding of seawall repairs and beach nourishment. They also said that the MDC and Army Corps of Engineers are undertaking the project jointly. The cost estimates are $5.35 million for the seawall and $3.15 million for the sanding portion, and the federal government will provide the remaining $2.7 million. They also discussed the restoration of the Bernie King Pavilion for which $375,000. has been appropriated. In another matter they informed the Board that the special legislation to permit leasing of Nantasket Pier had passed the House.
Reilly said he wanted to thank Rebecca Haney of CZM who, he said, did so much of the coordinating. MacKenzie commented that they are great projects and complimented both legislators on their efforts. Burns asked about a letter from Governor Jane Swift in regard to the need for reduction of budgets to which Lemnios responded that the reductions will not effect FY02, but will effect FY03.
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MOVED-Burns: To invite other boards and committees to a meeting following the open forum to appear on cable on a routine basis.
Second-Burke
Cutler said he liked the idea but wants to know what process will be followed and prefers to delay action.
MOTION was tabled
7:49pm - Hull Light-re: Wind Turbine
John MacLeod of the Hull Light Department was present to discuss the construction of a wind turbine at Windmill Point in Pemberton.
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Reilly said it was important to lay the ground work prior to the presentation. He said he wanted it made clear that this is not the first public hearing on the issue.
Proponents present, in addition to MacLeod, were Fern Doyle of the Light Department, Richard Jones, Ted Burns, Malcolm Brown and Pat Cannon, members of the Hull Light Board; Roger Bacon of Mass. Municipal Wholesale; Hugh Saucey of the Federal Dept. of Energy and James Manwell, PhD of UMass Amherst.
Manwell spoke about the feasibility study being completed and said that 29% of the high school's electricity was supplied by the old 40,000 watt windmill before its demise, and that the new Vestas American is a 660,000 watt wind turbine which stands 80' tall with blades stretching 150'. He also said that the last public hearing at the high school was duly advertised, and that there had been a town-wide mailing.
MacLeod told the Board that in addition to saving electricity costs at the high school, that it is expected to eliminate the cost to taxpayers of all street lights, and perhaps traffic lights saving about $50,000. per year. He also said they are looking into supplying electricity to the islands, which was done by Hull years ago.
Several persons attended the hearing and some expressed concerns about noise. They were assured by the proponents that the new turbine was much quieter than the old one.
MacLeod also spoke about the ambience at the site. He said there will be benches provided; gauges on site which the public can read, and a TV camera focusing on the views which will be captured on Hull's Web page.
Members of the Board thanked the proponents for the excellent presentation, and said they looked forward to the completion of the project.
The Board recessed at 8:50pm and returned at 9:05pm. 8:45pm - Thomas A. Voislow re: Temporary Trailer Medical Center
Thomas A. Voislow, Chief Financial Officer of the Manet Community Health Center appeared before the board for permission to install a temporary trailer at the Hull Medical Center, 180 George Washington Boulevard during extensive renovations to the site. He said the trailer will be anchored but will have no foundation and no kitchen, one bath and rooms in which to treat patients. Voislow estimated the renovations to take about 4 to 6 months.
MOVED-Cutler: The Board has no objections to the installation of the proposed trailer
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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MOVED-Burns: To accept the minutes of August 7, 2001 as amended(Scrivener's error)
SECOND-Cutler
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Town Manager
Lemnios discussed the Permanent Sewer Commission upgrade of the Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Town Meeting vote to establish a revolving fund by way of a 3%, 20 year loan. He said that even though it was approved by Town Meeting the Selectmen also had to vote approval.
MOVED-Burns: (See Attachment) Burns read the written, formal motion, "Authority to File" which essentially authorizes Philip Lemnios, Town Manager to file applications, and execute agreements for grant and/or loan and to furnish information, data and documents as may be required and act as an authorized representative. The loan purpose is for construction activities and that the applicant agrees to pay the required applicant's share of the project cost.
SECOND-Cutler
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Correspondence
APPROVED by Unanimous vote to adopt the medical billing rates as reflected in the Fire Chief's memo of 9/18/01 on a motion by Cutler, seconded by MacKenzie.
AUTHORIZED by Unanimous vote, a pledge of liquor license by the Red Parrot, Inc. to CIT Small Business Lending on the condition that the pledgee may not exercise any control or use without the permission of the licensing authority on a motion by Reilly seconded by Cutler.
NOTED a letter of apology from the Red Parrot, Inc. for noise complaint, which was discussed at a previous meeting
NOTED a memo from Town Manager of his intent to appoint David Beck as Assistant Assessor at next week's meeting
APPROVED by Unanimous vote of sending a letter asking the miniature golf course and Jake's Restaurant to voluntarily reduce the outside lighting on a motion by Cutler, Seconded by MacKenzie in response to a letter of complaint from George A. Burke et al on light pollution at Rockaway Annex. (Burke and others were present for a discussion)
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NOTED a complaint from Joanne Trubia et al re lack of sidewalks at Harborview Rd. and a concern for traffic. (Some residents were present and a discussion was held.)
Cutler commented that correspondence is being used in place of appointments and he would like to have those matters scheduled.
Reilly agreed stating that the Board has an open forum at 7:30pm.
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MacKenzie, who had written a message on behalf of the Town apologizing for an act of vandalism when swastikas were painted on a house, thanked the citizens for their cooperation in helping the police apprehend a 16 yr old male as the alleged suspect.
Tabled Motion
MOVED-MacKenzie: A substitute motion to invite periodically the department heads to meetings.
SECOND-Cutler
VOTE:UNANIMOUS in Favor
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MOVED-MacKenzie: To go into executive session to discuss strategy in litigation and disposition of real property and not to reconvene in open session
SECOND-Cutler
VOTE: ROLL CALL - Aye, Burke; Aye, Cutler; Aye, MacKenzie' Aye, Burns; Aye, Reilly.
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Meeting moved into executive session at 10:45pm and thereafter adjourned.
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