Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
June 3, 2003
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:54 pm on Tuesday evening, June 3, 2003 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: John Reilly, Chairman; Leonard Hersch, Vice Chairman; Christopher Olivieri, Clerk; Thomas Burns and Gerard McLaughlin, Members. Also present were Christopher McCabe, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:54 pm and then called the joint session with the Hull Planning Board to order for the appointment of a Planning Board member to serve until the next election filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Denise Fisher.
David Carlon, Chairman of the Hull Planning Board called his Board's meeting to order at 7:58 pm. In addition to Carlon, David Twombly, Vice Chairman; Sarah White, Clerk; Stephen Flynn, Jim Linville, and newly elected member, Myron Smith were present.
7:30 pm - Trevor Nelson - re: Applicant for the Planning Board
Twombly told the Board that he had watched the last interview of the same applicants, which resulted in a tie vote, and had objections to the process of having both candidates in the room at the same time. Reilly responded that interviewing volunteer candidates for positions on Boards and Committees is different than a job applicant and is an informal process.
Karen Petrillo, also an applicant, said she thought the members had six weeks to resolve any issues and asked that her name be withdrawn. She was convinced to remain an applicant.
Trevor Nelson of 12 Rockland Circle spoke about his experience in construction, listed areas where he has been employed, answered questions from the Members, and told the Board he has attended several Planning Board meetings, and was interested in improving the process.
7:45 pm - Karen Petrillo - re: Applicant for Planning Board
Karen Petrillo of 29 Oceanside Drive told the Board she is employed by the Massachusetts State Lottery as a Human Resource Coordinator. She said until recently she worked two jobs, but is now available for donating her time to the community. She answered questions from the members, and said that although she lacks technical knowledge of the seat that she is bright and a fast learner, and could bring a professional quality to the Board.
Speaking in support of Petrillo was Paul Dailey, Executive Director of the Hull Housing Authority.
Chairman Reilly asked for nominations.
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MOVED-Carlon: To nominate Trevor Nelson for the Planning Board appointment.
SECOND-Linville
MOVED-Flynn: To nominate Karen Petrillo for the Planning Board appointment.
SECOND-Hersch
Reilly called for the vote on the first nomination asking, All in Favor:
Four Planning Board members and two Selectmen voted, Aye.
Reilly called for a vote on the second nomination asking, All in Favor:
Two Planning Board members and three Selectmen voted, Aye.
Reilly said the vote being six in favor of Nelson and five in favor of Petrillo, that Nelson has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board.
8:00 pm - Catherine Morgan - re: Community Outreach Fundraiser
Morgan appeared before the Board to describe her intent to hold fundraisers to pay the salary of the Outreach worker next year. She said that because of budget constraints, a group of persons thought they would form a non-profit similar to Friends of the Library. She said they expect to raise the $45,000. salary.
Town Counsel Lampke cautioned Morgan that when forming the non-profit the money can be accepted only for the stated purposes or it must be returned to the donor, otherwise it escheats to the State.
He suggested forming the non-profit for the Outreach Worker as well as some other community benefit programs.
Members praised Morgan for her innovative idea.
8:15 pm - Henry Dunn - re: HYFA Carnival
Henry Dunn, the lessee of the Nantasket Pier parking lot, who was authorized at the May 13, 2003 Selectmen's meeting to host a carnival at the parking lot from July 9, to July 13, 2003, subject to several conditions, and approvals. Dunn is to report back to the Board on the progress, appeared before the Board to give his status report.
Dunn told the Board he has been talking with the Fire Chief and with the Police Chief. The Police Chief requires a chain link fence around the whole pier with a gate to access the end of the pier. He said there are 75 on-site parking spaces and that a trolley or bus will be provided on Friday and Saturday nights. The area, he said, will be lighted, have bathrooms and a dumpster. Dunn said he is applying for the required Mass. Highway Department permit. Submitted for the file was a sketch of the pier area and a letter from the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Dunn. Dunn said he will be requesting the Board to waive the fees, as the money is going to charity.
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Dunn stated that he has talked with Mr. Spinale, operator of the floats, and with Tom McDuff of the Fisherman's Association.
It was suggested that this event would be a useful test regarding activities at the pier.
Jim O'Brien, Manager of Jakes, said he is concerned about the now vacant land left following the razing of the old Shore Garden building, which he said is water soaked and unstable.
McCabe responded that contractors are working now to stabilize the lot, and that he thinks it will be completed in time.
According to the Members, a team of Town Officials would be monitoring the event and meeting to coordinate its reviews and approvals.
MOVED-Hersch: To reaffirm the previous vote to authorize the carnival at the Nantasket Pier subject to providing the necessary insurance; approval of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Board of Health; all required stipulations and approvals, and to report back to the Board on June 17, 2003.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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MOVED-McLaughlin: To approve the minutes of March 18 and May 20, 2003 as presented.
SECOND-Olivieri
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
CORRESPONDENCE
Noted a letter from the Fire Chief in regard to the necessity to do oil tank removal at the Hull High School.
Agreed unanimously to direct the Town Manager to find a place for the historic Apollo Theater sign based upon a letter from Attorney David Kellem of the necessity of removing the sign from the old theater building at Anastos Corner, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by McLaughlin. Hersch also suggested notifying Richard Cleverly, who operates the museum.
Unanimously approved the request of Robert L. Hoy, Jr. subject to the condition that removable barriers be used and that it is approved by the Police Chief to block off P Street from Central Avenue to Cadish Avenue between P to Q Streets for a wedding ceremony on July 5, 2003 on a motion by Hersch, seconded Olivieri.
Approved unanimously the request of Ted and Tanya DiCroce to use the parking spaces at Town Hall on June 21, 2003 for a graduation party, and to visibly mark the visitors cars parked on the roadway because of the restricted parking requirement for a visitor card, subject to approval of the Police Chief, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by Olivieri.
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Acknowledged the receipt of an invitation from Fire Chief Hollingshead to attend the Annual Firemen's Memorial on Sunday, June 8 at 9:00 am at the Hull Cemetery.
TOWN MANAGER
Nantasket Pier
McCabe provide the Members with copies of the three pieces of legislation in regard to the leasing of Nantasket Pier Property. He said there are nine or ten years left on the current lease for Jakes.
Senior Abatement
McCabe reported on needed amendments to the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work Off Abatement Program by increasing the maximum abatement from $500. to $750. that a senior may earn; and that the Assessor recommends increasing the asset limitations from $15,000 to $20,000 (single) and from $18,000. to $30,000. (married).
MOVED-Hersch: To amend the senior abatement as recommended in the memo from the Town Manager dated May 29, 2003.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Seaweed Removal
McCabe said he met with the Highway and Board of Health to facilitate the removal of the vast amount of Seaweed on the Nantasket Beach. He said he has received an Emergency Order of Conditions, but that it is going to take a long time to complete the work.
NEW BUSINESS
Olivieri requested that the MDC be asked to remove the black chain-link fence at the basketball court; Hersch requested that Senator Hedlund and Representative Bradley be invited to a meeting to discuss Greenbush, Charter School, and the status of the pavilion.
Reilly noted that the Hull High School graduation is to be held on Sunday and that his son is one of the graduates.
Two added agenda appointments were canceled: Robert Algera, Skateboard Committee, and the Light Department.
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MOVED-McLaughlin: To go into executive session to discuss disposition of real property.
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: Aye, McLaughlin; Aye, Burns; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Olivieri; Aye, Hersch
The Board moved into executive session at 10:58 pm and thereafter adjourned.
July 8, 2003
APPROVED
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