Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
May 28, 2002
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:34 pm on Tuesday evening, May 28, 2002 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: John Reilly, Chairman; Thomas Burns, Vice Chairman; Regina Burke, Clerk;
Leonard Hersch, and Gerald McLaughlin, Members. Also present were Philip
Lemnios, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm - Open Public Forum
A moment of silence was observed on the passing of John Truglia, a member of the Hull Highway Department for many years and a long-time resident of Hull.
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Lawrence Kellem, Attorney, appeared before the Board to discuss the Hull Chamber of Commerce and what it has accomplished, Kellem, a member in long-standing, spoke about staffing the visitor center, and telephones; chowder fests, trolley service, decorative banners, Celebrate Hull, Harbor Cruises, kite festivals and Christmas lighting, among other successful activities.
Among other members of the Chamber present was Dennis Zaia, who said the Chamber could not have been so successful without the support of the Board of Selectmen.
Resulting from the heated discussion of last week, Zaia proposed the Selectmen develop a protocol above and beyond Roberts Rules of Order.
Burns responded that he appreciated Zaia speaking about the last meeting and offered an amendment to the existing Selectmen's Rules and Regulations. The matter was tabled.
MINUTES
MOVED-Burke: To approve the minutes of 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, and 4/12/2002.
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
LICENSES
Unanimously approved a one-day special license to sell alcoholic beverages to the Knights of Columbus, 440 Nantasket Avenue for June 1, 2002 from 7:00pm to 1:00am on a motion from Hersch, seconded by Burke.
Unanimously approved pending the approval of the Chief of Police a request from Brad Martinson, 24 T Street for use of the municipal parking lot off W Street on July 20, 2002 from 1:30pm to 7:30pm for 20 wedding quests.
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APPOINTMENT
MOVED-Hersch: To reappoint Town Counsel James Lampke for a one-year term.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
The vote followed praise for Lampke's work and dedication to the Town of Hull. Burke referred to his “never ending assistance”, and Lemnios spoke of him as “an invaluable asset, and outstanding citizen”.
The Board discussed the bylaw, which only provides for an annual appointment of Counsel, and the possibility of amending it so that a longer term could be permitted.
7:45 pm - John Meschino re: Railroad Bed CANCELLED
8:00 pm - Public Hearing - Hingham Yogurt dba Nona's Homemade, Kristin A. Donahue, Mgr., 205 Nantasket Avenue - Application for Common Victualer License
The hearing was cancelled at the request of the applicant.
9:00 pm - Gregory Lamoureaux - Parking at Surfside
Greg Lamoureaux appeared before the Board requesting crosswalks at Surfside and warning signs that there are crosswalks ahead.
Hersch said that parking is lost from having crosswalks, and Police Chief Donald Brooker, responded by telling the Board that two and one-half spaces are eliminated.
Brooker agreed to put up signs and to looking at the crosswalk situation. He also agreed to issue parking passes for employees in the area.
MOVED-Hersch: That the Chief study the matter of parking and crosswalks at Surfside.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor.
TOWN MANAGER
Lemnios requested permission to dispose of a 1987 Council on Aging bus which has not been sold despite three offerings for bids of $500.
MOVED-Burke: To authorize the Town Manager to dispose of the 1987 Ford Bus E30
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SECOND-Hersch
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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MISCELLANEOUS
MOVED-Hersch: To send correspondence to the Hull Housing Authority requesting
that the Recreation room be dedicated in memory of George Finneran.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Hersch discussed the last School Building Committee meeting and the State's postponement of reimbursement of school renovation funds. A motion passed at that meeting, he said, to study the feasibility of a class action suit against the state for specific performance.
MOVED-Hersch: To direct Town Counsel to research the feasibility of a class action
suit against the state.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor.
Prior to the vote Lampke said he believed the State has a moral obligation to live up to its commitments.
8:30 pm - Public Hearing - E.S.P. Development Corporation dba Nantasket Superette, Patrick M. O'Sullivan, Manager - Application for Wine and Malts (Annual) as a Package Goods Store at 169 Nantasket Avenue.
The Chairman opened the hearing and swore in witnesses. Present was the applicant and his representative, Attorney John Sullivan.
Attorney Sullivan told the Board his client is opening a convenience store on the first floor of the newly remodeled building and that the package store is to be only a small percentage of the business. He said that the location of the convenience store is expected to serve the neighborhood population, and that with the granting of the license all employees will be TIP certified.
Police Chief Donald Brooker presented a written report to the Board members, which each member read. There was a matter within the report, which required a conversation between Town Counsel and Counsel for the applicant, so the Board recessed at 8:37pm.
The Board reopened at 8:52pm and the Chairman recessed the public hearing for ten minutes so that the applicant could caucus with his attorney, Reilly said.
9:30pm - Eileen Commane, Aquarian Water Co. - re: Duck Lane - Street Opening
The matter was discussed early and Commane was not present on the request to amend the street opening by not requiring curb to curb paving. Present was Paul Garrity a co-owner of the Duck Lane property. He said that because of the cemetery expansion program the curb to curb paving served no purpose and that he was seeking relief.
MOVED-Hersch; To follow the recommendations of the Superintendent of Streets if he
agrees curb to curb paving is not required.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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The public hearing reopened at 8:56pm. Attorney Sullivan asked the Board if the application can be withdrawn without prejudice.
MOVED-Hersch: To accept the withdrawl of the application without prejudice
SECOND-Burke:
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Hearing closed at 8:56pm.
A request from Jennifer Hildebrand for the use of Fort Revere Park for a wedding on June 1, 2002 at 11am for about 80 persons.
MOVED-Hersch: To grant permission for a wedding at Fort Revere as requested with
the stipulation that the area be cleaned up; no alcohol will be served
and permission is received from the MDC and the Hull Police Chief.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor.
MOVED-Burke: To go into executive session for strategy in litigation, disposition of
real property and negotiations with non-union employees and return
to open session.
SECOND-Burns
ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye, McLaughlin; Aye, Burns; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Burke; Aye, Hersch
The members moved into executive session at 9:05pm and thereafter adjourned.
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