Town of Hull - 06/25/2002 Minutes

06/25/2002 Minutes


	Hull Board of Selectmen Minutes June 25, 2002 The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:42pm on Tuesday evening, June 25, 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 Public Open Forum Marion Gordon of 52 N Street requested that the beach in that area be cleaned on a regular basis. Reilly explained that a crew cleans the beach on a regular basis, but the machine has a difficult time accessing the beach at that section. He said that as the season progresses the beach gets better and easier to maintain. Naomi Sherman of 53 N Street disagreed that the crew is there on a regular basis. Hersch said that plans had been finalized for the meeting to be held on July 7^th with the MDC, Senator Hedlund, Representative Bradley, and the Nantasket Beach Businessmen Association. Burns congratulated the MBTA management for adding additional Harbor Express run between Boston and Hull. 7:45 pm - Cornelius H. Kane, Jr., Attorney - re: Towing The appointment was scheduled at the request of Attorney Kane to discuss the Town Lampke said that short of a vote from the members he cannot agree and counseled the Board that it would be unwise to have the requested discussion because anything said could be used against the Town in litigation. He said that it was highly irregular for an attorney to seek to discuss such a matter with the parties he is suing without going through counsel or through the discovery process. MOVED-Burke: That we do not communicate while this case is pending. SECOND-Burns A half-hour discussion was held with Kane arguing that a citizen of the Town should have the right to address a grievance; Hersch said he wanted to have some discussion stating that he is uncomfortable being unable to communicate with a citizen; McLaughlin said that as a new member he would like to have more information on the details of the case; Burke said the Town must be protected; Burns stated he did not want any discussion at this time, and Lampke reiterated his position and advised that such a discussion would not be in the best interest of the Town given the litigation. VOTE: Four in Favor; One Opposed (Hersch) Page 1 of 3 Selectmen Minutes, 6/25/02 Page 2 0f 3 8:15 pm - EllenAnne R. Townsend - re: Fortune Telling License The public hearing was called to order at 8:25 pm on an application for a fortune telling license. Townsend said she moved to Hull from Weymouth and has been telling fortunes for a number of years at Schooner and Jillians. Lemnios said that the Selectmen are permitted by M.G.L. Ch 140 S 1851, to set the license fee of not over $50.00. MOVED-Hersch: To set the fee at $25.00 SECOND-McLaughlin VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor MOVED-Burke: To grant the license SECOND-McLaughlin VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor MINUTES MOVED-Burns: To accept the minutes of May 7, 2002 as presented SECOND-McLaughlin VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor CORRESPONDENCE Postponed a request from Town Clerk, Janet Bennett that the Selectmen determine the polling location for the September 17, 2002 primary election. The members agreed that they needed to determine whether the cafeteria or gymnasium will be utilized. Unanimously approved the Nantasket Seaside Road Race sponsored by Hull Academic Support Coalition, to be held on Saturday, July 13^th between 7:30 - 10:30 am for approximately 500 participants, and to permit the blocking of roads as listed in the written request subject to the approval of the Police Chief, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by Burns. Unanimously approved the payment of a doctor's fee in excess of the allowed amount of about $160.00 for an employee out on a disability, on a motion by McLaughlin, seconded by Hersch. TOWN MANAGER Lemnios suggested that a public hearing be held on a dog complaint for an incident of a dog bite by a male pit bull “Tyson” who resides at 19 B Street and is owned by Christopher Matthews. MOVED-Burns: To schedule a public hearing for July 9, 2002 SECOND-Burke VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor Selectmen Minutes, 6/25/02 Page 3 of 3 MOVED-Burke: To go into executive session to discuss bargaining with non-union employees, strategy in litigation and disposition, sale or lease of real property. SECOND-McLaughlin ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye, Hersch; Aye, Burke; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Burns; Aye, McLauglin The Board moved into executive session and thereafter adjourned.