Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
April 9, 2002
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:35pm on Tuesday evening, April 9, 2002 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: Timothy MacKenzie, Chairman; Joshua Cutler, Vice Chairman; John Reilly(8:20), and Regina Burke, Members. Also present were Philip Lemnios, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
Not Present: Thomas Burns, Clerk.
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm - Open Forum
Cutler praised the loan of a colored print of the Pemberton Hotel circa 1909 from Elizabeth Trubia, and two photographs, one of Sunset Point and one of the dunes at Nantasket Beach from Nancy Santini. He thanked each of them for their generosity.
7:45 pm - Dianne Rello - Applicant, Livery Drivers Badge (Canceled by Applicant)
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The Board reviewed the warrant for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting which is due at the printers April 23rd. They also reviewed the warrant for the Special Town Meeting and the ballot for the annual election, both of which include the $20 - million debt exclusion for renovations of the schools.
MOVED-Cutler: To approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-Cutler: To approve the Special Town Meeting warrant.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-Cutler: To approve the posting of the ballot for the Annual Town Election.
Minutes
MOVED-Cutler: To approve the minutes of 1/15/02 as amended and 1/29, 3/26, 3/29 and 3/26, executive session all in 2002, as presented.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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Discussed a notice from the VFW stating that it has received a request from Roberta Murphy, daughter of John J. MacCauley, for a Memorial square at the playground on Kingsley Road and Touraine Avenue.
Cutler asked that the Board establish a written policy for dedications, which, he said, is a way to be respectful, but there is a need to follow procedures. Reilly asked it be scheduled on April 23rd.
8:00 pm - Public Hearing - John L. DiVito re: Request to Store Trailer at 9 Kenton Avenue
MacKenzie opened the hearing and swore in witnesses on the request of John Divito to store a 1998 motor home on his property on 9 Kenton Avenue containing over 18,000. sq. ft. of land.
DiVito described his lot and the trailer.
Offering opposition to granting the permit were: Ellen and Edward Lothrop, 6 Holbrook Ave.; Evelyn Timilty, 16 Glover Ave.; Pat Alferi, Holbrook Ave.; Beth Edick; each of whom complained about the existing condition of his land and his storage of other items.
DiVito agreed that he has two turnabouts, one sailboat. and two motorcycles stored on his property, which he said he uses from time to time.
Burke asked if he had tried to use another property such as at Daley
& Wanzer, and asked if he had thought about storage before purchasing the trailer.
DiVito responded that he meets the criteria as set out in the bylaw for a permit.
Cutler stated that it does meet the requirements and said that unless there is a question about that we should not dictate taste. He added that the guidelines are pretty clear which is why the Board proposed them and they were adopted.
MacKenzie disagreed and said he felt the neighbors have to be taken into consideration.
Town Counsel James Lampke suggested doing a site visit so the members will have a better picture of the location.
MOVED-MacKenzie: To deny the permit for a trailer
SECOND-Burke
SUBSTITUTE MOTION-Reilly: To adjourn the hearing and reconvene on April 23rd to give the applicant a chance to work with the neighbors.
NO SECOND
Continued
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ORIGINAL MOTION VOTE: Two Ayes; Two Nays (Cutler and Reilly)
NOT A VOTE
MOVED-Cutler: To approve the application as written
NO SECOND
MOVED-Reilly: To recess the hearing to April 23, 2002 and reconvene at 9:00pm.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: Three, Ayes; One Nay (MacKenzie)
MOTION PASSED
Request for proposal-245 Nantasket Avenue (Oasis)
8:15 pm Performing Arts - re Oasis
The first interview of two proposals which were received as the result of a Request for Proposal issued by the Board of Selectmen on the property at 245 Nantasket Avenue was with Lindsay Clinton of the Hull Performing Arts and Brian McCarthy of McCarthy Associates, who submitted a printed proposal(See file). The Performing Arts, a non-profit organization, would use the property for community theater, community center and other similar functions. McCarthy might sublet a portion for his real estate office which would provide more supervision of the site.
8:30 pm Joseph Agostino - re: Oasis
The second interview was with local businessman, Joseph Agostino, who has operated Beach Food for twenty years, and more recently Mezzo Mare Restaurant. He submitted a written proposal(See file) to open a Specialty Food Store without seeking a liquor license. Agostino said he plans to renovate the building.
MOVED-Reilly: To approve Joseph Agostino and direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to enter into negotiations with him on the lease of the property on 245 Nantasket Avenue.
SECOND-Cutler
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-Cutler: To appoint Reilly as the Board's representative
SECOND-MacKenzie
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
A third proposal, not on tonight's agenda, had been submitted by Other Guys Enterprises of Scituate. The applicant was present, but had required an all alcoholic license as part of his proposal. The Chairman explained to the applicant that the Selectmen had a preference for not leasing to any operation serving alcohol because of past experience.
Meeting recessed at 9:25pm and returned at 9:35pm.
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9:15 pm Jim O'Brien - re: Nantasket Pier
Jim O'Brien was present to discuss how best to revitalize Nantasket Pier. There was a general, overall discussion.
Town Manager
Lemnios told the Board that the Superior Court Judge has put the Logan Runway suit on the fast track by denying Massport's request for dismissal.
He also told the Board that the Harbor Express, which was in danger of shutting down, may be purchased by the MBTA.
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MOVED-Reilly: To go into executive session to discuss the sale, lease or disposition of real property.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: Aye, Burke; Aye, Cutler; Aye, Reilly; Aye, MacKenzie
The Board moved into executive session at 9:50pm and thereafter adjourned.
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APPROVED
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