Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
March 29, 2005
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order on at 7:40 pm on Tuesday evening, March 29, 2005 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: John Reilly, Chairman; Gerard McLaughlin, Vice Chairman; Christopher Olivieri, Clerk; Leonard Hersch and Joan Meschino, Members. Also present were: Christopher McCabe, Town Manager and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
MINUTES
MOVED-Meschino: To approve the executive session minutes of March 22, 2005 as presented
SECOND-Hersch
VOTE: Unanimous in favor
7:30 pm Representative Bradley – Senator Hedlund re: Overview of Budget
Representative Garrett Bradley, along with Senator Robert Hedlund met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss an overview of the State budget and answer Member’s questions.
The topics discussed were: the state’s shortfall of $600 million of which 1/3 is Medicaid and that the state is seeking a waiver from the Federal Government. Otherwise there will be level funding except for the possibility of some dollars available around April from the lottery; Special Ed Circuit Breaker is still funded at 75%, which has been helpful to communities; the snow deficit’s impact on the Town’s budget and the need for the 75% reimbursement; Asked for support for funding of the Division of Waterways that Hedlund and Bradley said does not receive the marine gas tax as required and that the agency has no operating budget; and offered assistance in getting the money returned that was overpaid to the Charter Schools and that the Town of
Hull was one of the highest charged communities within the State (9%), but Bradley said that it has now been corrected; agreed to working toward making certain that the DCR maintains its property by keeping bathhouses and restrooms open and clean, and since the parking lots are now leased assisting the Town in seeking the contractor leasing the parking lots pays the parking license fees; ascertaining that any seawall construction plans be presented to the Town and its officials and citizens the plans prior to finalizing them; that the Town is extremely small in area and much of its land is owned by the DCR, which makes us unique as it more difficult to gain more income from businesses; and the need for traffic studies for the reservation area.
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In answer to a question the Board was told that the Inspector General’s Office is investigating the Bernie King Pavilion construction project and Hedlund and Bradley told the board it will do what it can to support the needs of the town.
8:00 pm Vinny Harte - : re: YMCA
Vinny Harte of Wellspring appeared before the Board at the behest of McLaughlin to discuss the collaborate effort between the YMCA and Wellspring, which had volunteered space for a youth program.
McLaughlin and Harte described the experience with the youth program as very successful for the 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. Harte said about 120 young people participated, had a great time and there was no trouble, but that they have run out of space. Some of the events were described as a music party; open mike night; ping pong; homework, and just talk. In response to a question from Meschino suggesting using the schools, Harte replied that it is expensive to open the schools on off hours as there are janitorial costs.
MOVED-McLaughlin: To form a committee consisting of one member of the Board of Selectmen, One member of the School Committee; one member of the Park & Recreation and two citizens at large.
SECOND-Olivieri: who added an amendment for a one-year appointment to expire February 2006
VOTE: Unanimous in favor as amended
MOVED-Meschino: To appoint McLaughlin as a Member of the committee
SECOND-Olivieri
VOTE: Unanimous in favor
8:15 pm David Leary – Personnel Matter (Postponed)
TOWN MANAGER
Reilly recused himself from McCabe’s discussion of the Cadish Avenue seawall and turned the Chair over to McLaughlin.
McLaughlin reported on the status of the Cadish Avenue seawall and the need to have public access in the area that is not identified as public; and Kathy Mullaley expressed her concern on safety for the children, as, she said, they play in that area using the spaces for foxholes and that she has seen no sign of patrols.
The Board recessed at 9:00 pm and returned to open session at 9:05 pm.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Referred to the Police Chief the request from Portside Wines requesting relief from the parking situation in that area of 315 Nantasket Avenue at Bay Street near by limiting time in the summer as is done in the winter.
Unanimously approved, (on a memorandum from the Building Commissioner) to permit Coldwell Banker to place an awning that will hang over the sidewalk at 485 Nantasket Avenue, subject to satisfactory insurance indemnification and approval of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Highway Superintendent on a motion by Hersch, seconded by Olivieri.
Accepted two zoning articles for the Special Town Meeting closed warrant on the request of Town Counsel on a motion by McLaughlin, seconded by Meschino.
TOWN MANAGER
McCabe gave a comprehensive report to the Board on the upcoming budget and for the financing of the new school projects He expressed his concerns over the possibility of not getting the funding that is due from the State. He spoke about the fixed budget costs, such as health insurance, retirement fund, etc. and is not sure that services can be maintained and spoke of the possibility of an override in FY ’06. (See TM #3 documents date 3-29-05 for details)
MOVED-McLaughlin: To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
SECOND-Meschino
VOTE: Unanimous in favor
MOVED-Olivieri: To go into executive session to discuss purchase, exchange or lease of real property and to reconvene in open session.
SECOND-Meschino
ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye, Meschino; aye, McLaughlin; aye, Reilly; aye, Olivieri; aye, Hersch.
The Board moved into executive session at 10:39 pm and thereafter adjourned.
May 24, 2005
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