Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
July 19, 2005
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:43 pm on Tuesday evening, July 19, 2005 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: Christopher Olivieri, Chairman; Joan Meschino, Vice Chairman; Ronald Davy, Clerk; and John Silva, Members. Also present were: Christopher McCabe, Town Manager and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
Not present: John Reilly, Member
The Chairman observed a moment of silence on the passing of two long-time Hull residents: Matthew (Matty) Muncy, a retired Highway Department employee of 40 years, former Superintendent of Streets, and Director of Public Works; Henry (Hank) Marshall, former Wire Inspector; and for Joshua Kanet, husband of Rhoda Kanet former School Committee Member.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Selectmen’s Goals and Objectives
A discussion was held on the list Goals and Objectives originally offered by Davy gathered from two public meetings he sponsored. Each Member offered the five items from the list that they believed was the most important. The five goals and objectives that were mentioned the most often in each Members’ selection to be achieved this year were as follows:
Moved-Davy: 1) Develop a comprehensive capital plan; 2) develop a comprehensive plan to maintain and improve natural resources (Beach, Bay, Estuary); 3) improve town government; 4) implement a comprehensive communication improvement plan including both internal and external communications; 5) develop a plan to increase senior and affordable housing.
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
2. A Street Boat Ramp
Kurt Bornheim, Harbormaster, was present to discuss the boat ramp at the A Street Pier. Built in 1950, the ramp is in disrepair and Bornheim said the estimated cost of a replacement is $500,000 He offered several alternatives that he will look into..
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3. School Administrators Office Update
McCabe said that his last communication is that the School Committee is now about to make the decision to incorporate the administration office within the Jacobs school.
4. Update on Water Resource Committee
Meschino gave a brief report on the Water Resource Committee and said it is about ready to put out an RFP. She also said that McCabe wishes to step off the committee and that Michael Blanchard has attended every meeting and should be appointed.
Moved-Meschino: To reappoint the following current members to the Water Resource Committee: Dave Irwin, Ed Petrilak, Malcolm Brown, Paul Paquin, Joan Meschino, Mark Bornheim, and Thomas Burns for a term to expire on June 30, 2006.
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Moved-Meschino: To appoint Michael Blanchard as an alternate for a term to expire June 30, 2006
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
TOWN MANAGER
McCabe informed the Board that siding at the Senior Center would begin tomorrow.
McCabe reported on the progress of the agreement between Green Mountain and the Town of Hull on the dark fiber agreement connected with the potential lease of land from the Town on the landfill access road, stating they had reached a snag that the attorneys are trying to work out.
Olivieri told McCabe to have the parties all get together in a room and work it out rather then just talking through attorneys.
Meschino presented the draft process and policy statement prepared the for evaluation of the Town Manager.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Unanimously approved a block party for Jim Leahy on Saturday July 30, 2005 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Third Street subject to approvals on a motion by Silva, seconded by Davy.
Moved-Meschino: To go into executive session to discuss sale, lease or disposition of real property and not to return to open.session.
Second-Davy
Vote: Aye, Silva; aye, Meschino; aye, Olivieri; aye, Davy;
The board moved into executive session at 9:35 pm and thereafter adjourned.
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APPROVED
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