Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
April 15, 2003
The Hull Board of Selectmen meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm on Tuesday evening, April 15, 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.
7:30 pm - Ann MacNaughton - re: Town Accountant Introduction
McCabe introduced Ann MacNaughton, the newly hired Town Accountant, to the Selectmen and public. He told the Board she has five years experience with the Fleet Bank and that she has a Master of Science in Business Education Degree. McCabe described MacNaughton as a quick study, and said he has high expectations and is delighted to have her aboard.
McCabe also thanked Acting Town Accountant and Hull Fireman Kenneth Resnick, recently retired, for his commitment to the Community and assistance with the transition.
Members welcomed MacNaughton to Hull.
MINUTES
MOVED-Hersch: To accept the minutes of February 4, and February 11, 2003 as presented
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
7:30 pm - Robert Corley, Mgr. Neighborhood Housing Services dba Interfaith Housing Lodge, 24 Park Avenue - re: Applicant for Lodging House License - NEW OWNER
Robert Corley, Mgr. told the Members that Neighborhood Housing owns fifteen lodging houses and recently purchased 24 Park Avenue. He said the current manager, Ed Monahan will stay through the
transition.
Memos were submitted from the Police Chief and Building Commissioner offering no objections.
MOVED-Hersch: To approve the Lodging House License to Neighborhood Housing Services dba Interfaith Housing Lodge, Robert Corley, Mgr. 24 Park Avenue.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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7:45 pm - Samantha Woods - re: Green Building
In response to the Town's Request for Proposals for use of the Green Building on George Washington Boulevard, McCabe said that Seaside Animal Shelter has withdrawn its proposal.
Samantha Woods, President of the Committee said the group will be fixing the building up and will be seeking donations.
MOVED: McLaughlin: To accept the RFP of the Weir River Watershed Committee and direct Town Manger and Town Counsel to prepare the documents.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
TOWN MANAGER
Conceptual Proposal for Acquisition of MDC Property
McCabe told the Members he is going to do a conceptual proposal for acquiring the MDC land. There are 1182 parking spaces on that property, McCabe said, in response to a question.
Hersch told McCabe to get the actual annual cost of maintenance, which he estimated at two million dollars.
Burns said that he thinks it is an excellent opportunity to improve and protect the heart of the town.
Nantasket Pier Parking
McCabe said of the five bids that Henry Dunn was the highest bidder for the parking at the Nantasket Pier.
MOVED-Hersch: To award the pier parking lots to Henry Dunn in accordance with the RFP for the 2003 season.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in favor
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CORRESPONDENCE
Signed the amended Traffic Rules and Regulations submitted by Police Chief Donald Brooker.
Unanimously direct the Town Manager to ascertain the appraised value, tax liens and all other obligations on property
1 Spring Valley Road, Lot 50, Map 49 for which the Town has received a foreclosure decree and Final Judgement in the Tax Lien Case Town of Hull vs Mary Perry, Elizabeth M. McCluskey now recorded in Land Court at the Registry of Deeds, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by Burns.
MOVED-Hersch: To authorize the Town Treasurer to sell 1 Spring Valley Road at a duly advertised public auction.
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
Noted a letter from the South Shore Charter School advising the Selectmen that the Sunset Point Camp is no longer a possibility for use by that school.
Noted a letter from Kathleen Falcetta in regard to the April 8, 2003 meeting.
Tabled until next meeting a letter from Police Chief Brooker in regard to the Dry Dock's failure to notify the Licensing Board of the property levy served by the Dept. of Revenue for unpaid meals and withholding taxes.
LICENSE
MOVED-Burns: To issue a one day license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages for May 31, 2003 from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight for Dinner Awards to the Hull Knights of Columbus, Council 4865, 440 Nantasket Ave.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
NEW BUSINESS
Unanimously agreed to hold the next Selectmen's meeting on April 29, 2003 on a motion by McLaughlin, seconded by Burns.
Burns suggested that a letter be sent to Governor Romney on the great benefits the Greenbush Line would be to Hull.
MOVED-Burke: To send a letter to Governor Romney in support of the Greenbush Line.
SECOND-McLaughlin
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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On a request to declare school equipment as surplus Hersch suggested that charities be notified.
MOVED-Hersch: To declare school equipment as surplus on the request of the School Department.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
MOVED-Hersch: To go into executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel, collective bargaining and sale or disposition of real property, and to to reconvene in open session.
SECOND-Burke
ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye, Hersch; Aye, Burke; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Burns; Aye, McLaughlin.
The Board moved into executive session at 9:15 pm and thereafter adjourned.
August 5, 2003
APPROVED
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