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09/10/2002 Minutes
Hull Board of Selectmen

Minutes

September 10, 2002

        The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening, September 10, 2002 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.

Present:        John Reilly, Chairman; Regina Burke, Clerk; Leonard Hersch and Gerald McLaughlin, Members. Also present was Town Counsel, James Lamkpe, Acting Town Manager

Not Present;    Thomas Burns, Vice Chairman

APPOINTMENTS

7:30 pm - Paul Paquin - re: Reappointment to the Conservation Commission

        Paul Paquin has been serving on the commission since 1987, he said, and is seeking reappointment to the three-year term.

        Hersch questioned him in regard to two issues; a seaweed cleanup at the far end of the alphabet beach, which caused some controversy, and the removal of algae from Straits Pond.  Hersch objected to the Conservation Administrator halting the projects, stating that health should come before conservation.

        Lampke suggested having the parties come in to meet with the Board so that the Members can have their concerns addressed.

        Paquin responded by referring to the Beach Management Plan stating that it should be followed.  He agreed that order from the Health Agent takes precedence.

        Hersch requested that Lampke meet with Parent, O'Brien and Clerkin to get to the bottom of the matter and to include McNamara on the Straits Pond issue.

MOVED-Hersch:   To have them on the agenda
SECOND-Reilly
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor

        McLaughlin said of Paquin that he has served many years with distinction, and moved to reappoint.  Reilly asked that he not make the motion until all candidates had been interviewed.

7:40 pm - David G. Ray re: Applicant for Conservation Commission

        Ray listed his credentials as having a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a land surveyor and as Vice President of Daylor Consulting and a member of its Board of Directors.  He said he is a three-year resident and specializes in riparian rights.

        Reilly explained that the Board would make the appointments later in the evening.

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7:50 pm - John Hickey re: Applicant for Conservation Commission

        John Hickey said he has been a resident of Hull for one-year and believes the environment is an essential part of a healthy community.  He said he is a civil engineer with vast experience and believes the commission needs a fresh viewpoint.

8:00 pm - Susan Sundaram re: Applicant for Associate Member on Conservation Commission

        Susan Sundaram said she has been a resident for five years and has attended ConCom meetings.  She said she is very interested in becoming more involved with community endeavors.

8:15 pm - Michael O'Donnell re: Applicant for Park and Recreation Commission

        Michael O'Donnell said he is a Hull native and graduated from Bridgewater State College.  He is active working with the youth of the community.

        Burke thanked O'Donnell for all of the time he spends with kids.  Reilly called him a good role model.

8:25 pm and 8:35 pm - Jack Wholey and Jim Quatromoni re: Applicants for Park and Recreation Commission - POSTPONED to 9/17/02

CORRESPONDENCE

        Referred to Jay Szklut and Lampke a request from Frances Finn of 8 Telegraph Avenue for support from the Board to file under Chapter 40B, affordable housing, to construct a small house on an undersized lot.

        Referred to Chief Hollingshead a request from Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. for nominations for membership on the Board of Directors.

TOWN MANAGER

        Lampke reported on correspondence he received from P. A. Lander, Inc. for a staging/storage and trailer at Mariners Park during the reconstruction of the Fitzpatrick Way bridge.  Lampke submitted the letter, plans and his memos to the Hull Salt Water Club and  the Hull Yacht Club.

MOVED-McLaughlin:       To approve the request subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Streets, Town Counsel/Manager, and Town Departments.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor



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BUSINESS

        McLaughlin raised an issue of complaints in regard to boats being left on the rights-of way at Hampton Circle.  He said he has been in the area with the Harbormaster and would like to direct the Town Manager to make an appointment with the Harbormaster and Highway Superintendent to discuss the matter.  

        Reilly said the parking meeting is scheduled for September 24th at 8:15 pm to discuss Kenberma, Surfside and the amusement area.  He also said that Senator Hedlund and Representative Bradley will give the Board an update on the Main Street project on October 1st.

MOVED-McLaughlin:       To go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining with non-union employees and strategy in litigation.
SECOND-Burke
ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye, Hersch; Aye, Burke; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Burns; Aye, McLaughlin.

        The Board moved into executive session at 8:57 pm and thereafter adjourned.


                                                
                                                                        11/12/02        
                                                        
                                                                         APPROVED