Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 17, 2002
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:35pm on Tuesday evening, September 17, 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 was Acting Town Manager and Town Counsel, James Lampke.
Lampke announced that the early retirement discussion meeting is scheduled for September the 26th, and that discussion of parking will be held at the next meeting.
Reilly spoke of the successful Memorial Service held in memory of the 9/11 attack on the first anniversary of the tragedy. He said over 600 persons attended the service to honor those affected by that horrendous act of terrorism. He thanked the many involved for the excellent preparations and commended the event organizer, Sumner Goldberg, as an outstanding Veterans Agent and a truly unsung hero.
Reilly also said that a Memory Book will be presented to the Historical Commission, Town Hall, Library, and Schools.
7:30 pm - Marita King Hunter - re: South Shore Jet Pollution
Hunter appeared before the Board as a Trustee of the South Shore Jet Pollution Association to discuss a grass roots approach to stop the proposed new runway at Logan Airport. She said she admires the leadership Hull has taken and the group is planning an event to let people know there is a way to help. The goal, she said, is to raise $1,700.
Burns commended the group for talking about and acting on a grass roots approach.
MINUTES
MOVED-McLaughlin: To accept the minutes of August 13 and 20 as presented
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
LICENSES
MOVED-Hersch: To approve the special license for Hull Knights of Columbus, 440 Nantasket Avenue for October 19, 2002 from 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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NEW BUSINESS
Paul Paquin, John Hickey, and David Ray appeared before the Board for appointments to the Conservation Commission.
Following a discussion with each of the applicants a motion was made
MOVED-Burns: To reappoint Paul Paquin to the 3-year term, and Mr. Hickey and Mr. Ray each to the 1-year term.
SECOND-Burke
Substitute Motion
MOVED-Hersch: To appoint Mr. Hickey to the 3-year term and Mr. Ray and Mr. Paquin to the 1-year terms.
SECOND - Reilly
VOTE: Two Ayes, Three Nays (Burns, McLaughlin, Burke)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILS
ORIGINAL MOTION VOTE: Four Ayes, One Nay (Hersch)
Reilly read aloud a copy of a letter dated September 11, 2002 from the Hull Municipal Light Plant Operations Manager, John MacLeod, to the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership. MacLeod suggested discussing with the partnership the installation of electrical services on Peddocks Island, saving the Partnership $95,000., and providing benefits to the Town.
8:00 pm - Public Hearing- re: Installation of Gas Main on Porrazzo Road
A request from Keyspan as heard by the Board for the installation and maintenance of 130 feet of 2-inch gas main in Porrazzo Road from the existing Nantasket Avenue 6 inch main on the corner westerly to House no. 4.
A memo was enclosed from Highway Superintendent Edward Parent, requesting that approval be subject to standards and that the main be installed close to the guardrails to prevent a trench in the middle of the road.
MOVED-Hersch: To approve the permit subject to all the work being performed in accordance with the memo from the Superintendent of Streets.
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
The Board recessed at 8:12 pm and reopened at 8:25 pm.
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8:15 pm - Jim Quatromoni re: Applicant for Park and Recreation Committee
Quatromoni listed his credentials and told the Board he wants to see that all of the kids have activities and to promote girls' teams. He is presently an Athletic Coach at the High School.
Burns informed him of the May meeting, which was heavily attended, to construct a skateboard park. He said a committee was appointed and that as the Chairman he would like to know what feelings Quatromoni had on locations.
Quatromoni responded that Kenberma has the best basketball court and that Gun Rock might be a better location. He added that he is interested in serving on the Committee.
Reilly reminded the applicant that as a member of the Park and Recreation Committee he will also be involved with field trips and summer programs, and that members must be open-minded about all programs, not just sports.
8:30 pm - Jack Wholey re: Applicant for Park and Recreation Commission
Wholey listed his credentials and told the Board of all the previous and on-going programs he is involved with.
In response to Burns' question on the skateboard park, Wholey said that he thought Kenberma would not be the right place because it has no bathroom facilities.
Reilly repeated his comments on other programs as he had to Quatromoni and said there are two vacancies presently and one in which the member has not yet submitted a written resignation.
8:45 pm - Lynn Anastos, Nick Genes, Marty Paul, Paula Whelan, and Chris Abbate re:
Applicants for Reappointment to the Hull Cultural Council
Reilly told the members of the Council present that they had been invited to the meeting to give the Council the opportunity to tell this Board what they need.
The members spoke about their activities such as funding the work on the chariots at the carousel; obtaining three PAT grants for the Garden Club, Boy Scouts, the Library storyteller, the Hip Hop Band, and No Place for Hate Stand in the Sand. They said they have only $2,000. remaining.
Genes spoke of the council members as being very professional and hardworking group of people who have accomplished many tasks, and he said that he is very proud to be working with them.
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Abbate asked the Board to appoint Jennifer Brown to fill the vacancy even though she could not be present because it is grant time and it is important to have a full Board. She added that Brown has attended all the courses.
MOVED - Hersch: To reappoint Lynn Anastos, Nick Genes, Marty Paul, Paula Whelan, and Chris Abbate to two year terms.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-McLaughlin: To appoint Jennifer Brown to a two year term.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
MOVED-Burke: To appoint Michael O'Donnell to the Park and Recreation Committee for the 3-year term.
SECOND-Hersch
VOTE-UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-Burke: To appoint Jim Quatromoni to the 2-year term on the Park and Recreation Committee.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-McLaughlin: To appoint Jack Wholey to the 1-year term on the Park and Recreation Committee on the condition that the vacancy occurs. (It was reported that a member was about to resign).
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Meeting Adjourned at 9:15pm
7:30 pm Appointment with Frances Finn - Canceled
9:00 pm Appointment with Jennifer Brown - Canceled
__November 26, 2002__
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