Hersch commented on the Government Study Committee
MOVED-Hersch: To take the matter under advisement until we know if it will go to Town Meeting
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Approved subject to the Police Chief's approval a request of Susan M. Slattery, 166 Cadish Avenue, to close Cadish from S to T Streets on July 12, 2003 at 3:00 pm during the ceremony and between H and J Streets from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the wedding reception at 66 Cadish Avenue, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by Burns with Burke abstaining as she had recused herself.
Noted the resignation of Sandra Zides from the Beach Management Committee, and offered a thank you for her services.
Referred to Burns a letter from Jack Wholey in regard to the Chairman's position on the Skateboard Park Committee.
In response to a letter from Jerry Nirenburg in regard to the Selectmen's representative to the Beach Management Committee both Burke and McLaughlin indicated they are still interested in participating.
Unanimously approved the renewal of a lodging house license to J. Michael Milligan, dba The Nantascot, John Trapp and Robert Blackler, Mgrs., 475 Nantasket Avenue, on a motion Hersch, seconded by Burke.
8:15 pm - William Golden - re: Airport Litigation
Attorney William Golden appeared before the Board for its decision on appealing the court's recent decision by entering an appeal in the Hull vs Massport law suit challenging the construction and location of additional runways.
Golden said he believed there was a good chance of winning the appeal, and if so, that would mean the case would be returned to trial court. He added that if the Selectmen do not appeal there would be no chance for productive negotiations with Massport.
Following a lengthy discussion of the cost of the appeal, estimated at $35,000. with Hersch hesitant to spend the funds and Burns and Burke stating their support of the appeal, a motion was made.
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MOVED-Burke: To enter an appeal in the case of Hull vs Massport and cap the fees at $35,000.
SECOND-Burns
Discussion continued on the Town's budget shortfalls, and whether to expand the funds, and Lampke was asked whether Hingham would be contributing.
Several persons present expressed their concerns over the air traffic and disturbance to Hull. Among those speaking were: Jim Tobin and Joan Cellini, Finance Committee; Steve Lathrop, Citizens Advisory Committee on airport issues, Roberta Ridolfi, and Marion King, both Village residents.
Lampke suggested to the Board that Hingham may be supportive but that funding is part of case strategy and should be discussed in executive session.
Burke withdrew her motion and Burns withdrew his second.
MOVED-Burke: To go into executive session to discuss strategy in litigation.
SECOND-Burns
ROLL CALL VOTE: Hersch, Aye; Burke, Aye; Reilly, Aye, Burns, Aye.
The Board moved into executive session at 9:04 pm and returned to open session at 9:55 pm.
Reilly announced that one vote was taken in executive session.
MOVED-Burke: To continue to pursue the Hull vs Massport law suit.
SECOND-Hersch
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
NEW BUSINESS
MOVED-Hersch: To authorize the Town Manager to start a procedure for liquidating tax title land by the required auction and any deed restrictions required and to pursue the pending land swap with the MDC.
SECOND-Reilly who said he wants the process to start immediately.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 pm.
February 4, 2003
Approved
