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Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
December 10, 2002
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening, December 10, 2002 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: John Reilly, Chairman; Regina Burke, Clerk; Leonard Hersch and Gerard McLaughlin, Members. Also present were Christopher McCabe, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
Not Present: Thomas Burns, Vice Chairman
A moment of silence was observed on the passing of Maude Muncy, who was the wife of former Superintendent of Streets, Matthew Muncy, and for Robert McWilliams, a retired Hull Firefighter.
7:30 pm - Planning Board - re: Zoning
David Carlon, Chairman, David Twombly, Denise Fisher, and Sarah White, Members of the Planning Board, and Jay Szklut, Town Planner were present to discuss zoning and other planning issues with the Board.
Carlon informed the Selectmen that under Executive Order 418, the Planners have applied for a $30,000 grant to study the beachfront at the southerly end to develop a master plan. The Board will use the PUD amenity for an additional $30,000 toward payment of the study. Carlon said that the Cecil Group, a consultant firm, has been hired, and that on completion of the study the planning process can begin to enhance and improve the area, determine if there is a better traffic pattern/parking plan that could be achieved, and to facilitate economic development.
Hersch raised the waterfront zoning designation at Nantasket Pier, which he said has been in place for twenty years, and that the zoning should be changed if the Town is to find a developer. He added that without housing a marina cannot be maintained with the limited amount of slips permitted.
Carlon agreed that the zoning limitations at that area may be too strict and he offered the suggestion that a Special Permit process could be the most suitable zoning for development. Sea Chain seemed to him to have been a fairly reasonable project, Carlon said.
Reilly told Carlon that Sea Chain had withdrawn because they felt that housing is needed to make the development a success, and for other issues.
McLaughlin commented that the Nantasket Pier is the gateway to Town and that he would like to see more revenue, but that whatever goes there he wants to remain open to all our citizens.
White asked the Selectmen to think about interim measures such as a dock, gangplank, ferry service, or other uses that would make the area more attractive and user friendly than it is now.
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The Board recessed at 8:35 pm and returned at 8:45 pm.
Correspondence was read from Kurt Bornheim, Harbormaster, suggesting dinghy registration, at no cost, to be filed for the 2003 season and suggesting that the Selectmen hold a public meeting on the Hampton Circle right-of-ways to hear the concerns of the neighbors.
McLaughlin asked that the Highway Superintendent be at that public meeting, and that it be limited to Hampton Circle issues.
TOWN MANAGER
McCabe told the Selectmen that Regan Construction is seeking permission to use the Nantasket Pier as a staging area for docking its barge during installation of a wave attenuator at the Coast Guard Station. He said their engineer will do a structural survey of the pier, and only the north side would be used.
Reilly requested a set removal date.
MOVED-Hersch: To permit the request provided a bond is posted guaranteeing the condition of the pier now and at the conclusion, with a cut-off date of March 15th.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
A Letter was received from Police Chief Donald Brooker requesting the Board to make a decision without delay to find his replacement when his mandatory date of retirement in November 2003 is reached. He also requested that the Board limit the applicants to Sergeants, Lieutenant and Captain of the Hull Police Department.
MOVED-Hersch: To not send for a Civil Service List and to wait for the Town Meeting Vote to see whether or not we will have a contract Chief, or retain Civil Service for the ChiefSECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
A report from Chief Brooker in regard to Le Calypso alleged violations of unauthorized use of the second floor and having no manager was discussed and Burke asked that the owner come before the Board with an interpreter so that there is no language misunderstanding, as the owner is from France.
MOVED-Burke: To ask for clarification from the Building Commissioner on the second floor and to invite Le Calypso to meet with the Selectmen.
SECOND-Hersch
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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CORRESPONDENCE
Noted with regret the resignation of Patricia A. Schell as a member of the Council on Aging effective December 1, 2002.
Delayed a request from David A. Kellem, Esq. for an appointment to the Skate Park Committee, until Selectmen Burns is present. Reilly also said he thinks the Skate Park Committee should be reporting to the Park and Recreation Committee.
NEW YEARS EVE LICENSE HOURS EXTENSION
MOVED-McLaughlin: That the hours of service for the sale of alcoholic beverages as set forth in the Board of Selectmen Rules and Regulations for licenses under Chapter 138, Section 12 of the M.G.L. be extended from 1:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. for New Years Day, January 1, 2003.
The licensees acknowledge the automatic resumption after New Years Day, January 1, 2003 of the regular hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made under the terms of said license.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
LICENSE RENEWALS
Approved unanimously James W. Richardson Post #1787 VFW, Robert Johnson, Mgr., 15 Salisbury Street - (A) Common Victualer (B) All Alcoholic-Veterans Club (C) Entertainment (Live, Jukebox, Disc Jockey & Karaoke) (D) Pool Table (1) - Video Games (3) on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Hersch.
Approved unanimously Joseph Agostino dba Beach Food, 265 Nantasket Avenue - (A) Common Victualer (B) All Alcoholic Restaurant on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Burke.
Approved unanimously Joseph Calabria dba Caffe Calabria, 443 Nantasket Avenue - (A) Common Victualer (B) All Alcoholic Restaurant on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Burke.
Approved unanimously Beverly J. Tullish dba A Street Deli, 675 Nantasket Avenue - (A) Common Victualer (B) Wine & Malt Restaurant (C) Entertainment (Live) on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Burke.
Approved unanimously Red Parrot, Inc., Beatrice Brooke-D
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Approved unanimously Francis P. Fay, Jr. & Kenneth L. Brown, dba Nantasket Auto Sales, 404 Nantasket Avenue - Class II Auto Sales, on a motion by Reilly, seconded by McLaughlin.
Approved unanimously with one abstention (Hersch) Leonard Hersch dba Fascination, Entertainment Skill, 189C Nantasket Avenue, on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Burke.
Approved unanimously 165 Nantasket Realty Trust dba Sandpiper Inn, Ferdinand J. Kiley, III, Trustee, Heritage Management Company, Inc. Manager, 165 Nantasket Avenue, Lodging House on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Burke.
Approved unanimously Trung Dang dba Hull Donut House Chinese Food, 385 Nantasket Avenue-Common Victualer on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Burke.
Held until next week the license renewal request of Frank P. Fay, Jr. dba Frank's Auto Removal, 37 R Street and to request his attendance to respond to Burke's concerns.
TOWN MANAGER
McCabe announced he is holding a public meeting on January 8, 2003 at 7:30 pm to discuss the temporary use of the “Green Building” on 247 George Washington Boulevard.
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MOVED-McLaughlin: Because of the Christmas Party this coming Thursday that the Department Heads give the employees the opportunity to attend by permitting them to leave Town Hall at 5:00 pm.
SECOND-Hersch
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Meeting adjourned at 9:33 pm
MARCH 4, 2003
APPROVED
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