Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
January 28, 2003
Continued Meeting Agenda from January 27, 2003
The Hull Board of Selectmen continued meeting was called to order at 7:44 pm on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2003 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: John Reilly, Chairman; Thomas Burns, Vice Chairman; Regina Burke, Clerk; Leonard Hersch and Gerard McLaughlin, Members. Also present were Christopher McCabe, Town Manager and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
The meeting opened with a continued discussion of Charter School financing from last evening's session. Hersch said that the significance of the discussion was that the Town is paying for two systems at more than 14% and added that the school refuses to disclose its roster to ascertain current enrollment. Burns responded that Principal Mullhone is more than willing to give out the list.
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Members were informed by the School Committee that there are two vacancies on the School Building Committee and requested that Mrs. Bennett advertise the positions.
Hersch asked that Paul Dunphy, who he said is a very well qualified applicant, should be appointed right away because that positions need to be filled as soon as possible so that the Committee's work may be finished before the scheduled date.
MOVED-Hersch: To appoint Paul Dunphy to the School Building Committee contingent upon his appearing before the Board of Selectmen.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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A request from Nancy Kramer for support of upcoming legislation H-4716 on recycling programs was read.
McCabe said that in principle it is a commendable effort and will be in the best interest of the Town. McLaughlin agreed and said he is wholeheartedly in support.
MOVED-McLaughlin: To support the passage of H-4716
SECOND-Hersch
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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Approved unanimously abatement of an ambulance bill #222181 in the amount of $759.00 on a motion by Hersch, seconded by McLaughlin.
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LICENSE RENEWALS
Approved unanimously the renewal of a livery badge, livery vehicle license on an Olds Cutlass, livery vehicle license on a Chevrolet Caprice to Richards Laws, 58 Lynn Avenue, subject to safety inspections, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by McLaughlin.
Moved-Hersch: To set a policy of having inspections on a yearly basis.
Second-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor.
Unanimously approved the renewal of a Class II Auto License to harbor Auto and Marine Repair dba Harbor Auto Sales, Dennis J. Hollingshead, Pres., 710 Nantasket Avenue on a motion by McLaughlin, seconded by Burns.
A memo from Highway Superintendent Edward Parent with a cost estimate for placing guardrail on Nantasket Avenue at Fitzpatrick Way for 1000 l.f. at a cost of from $10,810. to $110,000.
The Members agreed to pursue the temporary installation of Jersey Barriers, and suggested contacting the MDC.
NEW BUSINESS
Burns announced that on February 4th the Annual Drowned Hog Swim will take place despite the freezing weather.
McLaughlin asked that the archives be searched for release of executive session minutes.
McCabe suggested that the blighted building at Nantasket Pier be removed. Hersch asked that McCabe be instructed to have the building removed.
MOVED-Burke: To go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and disposition of real property.
SECOND-Burns
Roll Call Vote: Aye, Hersch; Aye, Burke; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Burns; Aye, McLaughlin.
The Board moved into executive session at 8:38pm and thereafter adjourned.
April 8, 2003
APPROVED
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