Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
November 8, 2005
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening, November 8, 2005 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: Christopher Olivieri, Chairman; Joan Meschino, Vice Chairman; Ronald Davy, Clerk; John Reilly and John Silva, Members. Also present were: Christopher McCabe, Town Manager and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
It was announced by Davy that a meeting would be held at the Hull Memorial School on November 17, 2005 at 7:30 pm to host a discussion on the LNG project proposed for the Outer Brewster Island. Davy commented that the forum would have an expert to speak on the subject as well as other participants with information. The pro-LNG forum is being held in response to the last forum that addressed the potential difficulties with the project off-shore of Hull. Davy, as a private citizen, is sponsoring the forum.
7:30 pm Chris Hebert – re: 2006 Nantasket Triathlon
Chris Hebert appeared before the Board for approval of the scheduled 2006 Triathlon to be held in Hull. Hull was chosen for the charity event because of its spectacular terrain and firm beaches. The event is expected to end around 3:00 pm.
Moved-Silva: To approve the 2006 Triathlon to be held in Hull
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
7:45 pm Continued Public Hearing – Stephen R. Cassevoy dba Toast, 121 Nantasket Avenue, Wine & Malts Restaurant (New License)
Olivieri and Meschino recused themselves as Olivieri once had an office in the building and Meschino was not present at the first hearing.
Ron Davy, Clerk, acting in the capacity of Chairman opened the public hearing and swore witnesses. Reilly said that the Board has received the required floor plan. Of the seven speakers, six were opposed and one was in favor.
Cassevoy cited his thirty years in the hospitality business as an executive chef having been employed at the House of Blues, Beverly Hills Hotel, Faneuil Hall. Fairview Inn,
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Marshfield as the reason he feels serving wine with a nice lunch is necessary to his success, and on the weekend with a nice dinner. He also said has no desire to be open five nights a week, or stay open late in the evening.
Moved-Silva: To grant the Wine & Malts Restaurant License to Stephen R. Cassevoy dba Toast, 121 Nantasket Avenue with the stipulation that a floor plan be on file and hours of operation listed in the application.
Second-Reilly
Vote: Unanimous in favor (Davy, Reilly, Silva)
8:15 pm – 8:55 pm – Five Applicants for Conservation Commission
The Board interviewed the following applicants for the three seats available on the Conservation Commission: Joan McAuliffe, a former member; Paul Paquin, reappointment, Nancy E. Kramer, Hull resident and community activist; Sarah Das, reappointment; and Frank J. Parker. A Professor of Real Estate and adjunct Professor of Law.
Following the interviews the Board recessed at 9:35 pm and returned to open session at 9:45 pm.
Access points to the beach listed in the Beach Management Plan submitted at the last meeting, was unanimously approved on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Davy.
Conservation Commission
Moved-Davy: To reappoint Sarah Das for a term to expire in 2008
Second-Meschino
Substitute Motion
Moved-Silva: To appoint Joan McAuliffe to a term to expire in 2008
Second- Reilly
Vote: Three ayes; two nays (Davy, Meschino)
Original motion – Sarah Das
Vote: Three in favor; two, nays (Reilly, Silva)
Moved-Davy: To appoint Nancy Kramer
Second Reilly
Vote: Two, ayes; three, nays
Moved-Reilly: To appoint Frank J. Parker for a term to expire in 2006.
Second-Silva
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Substitute Motion
Moved-Davy: To appoint Paul Paquin
Second-Meschino
Vote: Two, ayes; three nays (Reilly, Silva. Olivieri)
Original Motion –Frank Parker
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Olivieri thanked Paquin for his service to the Town.
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Judeth Van Hamm, Samantha Woods, Lawry Reid et al, Members of the Straits Pond Watershed Association and/or the Weir River Watershed Association had informed the Board that the land known as the Winsor Property will be protected by a conservation restriction at no cost through the Cohasset Land Conservation Trust, and approval of the Board is needed.
Moved-Reilly To approve To approve the conservation restriction for of lots A & B/Winsor property.
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
OLD BUSINESS
1. Christine Road: McCabe said that the water is coming from Battery Road and identifying the problem and the solution will have significant cost, and there is not a lot of money in Chapter 90.
2. Cemetery: McCabe said that highway workers would no longer be paid directly by the monument companies for setting foundations.
3. Fuel Depot: A written report was provided from Town Planner Jay Szklut in regard to the proposed fuel depot at Pemberton Pier.
4. HRA-Davy reported that the discussion with the meeting with the HRA was very productive and another meeting will be held next Thursday night.
Town Manager
1. Unanimously voted to close Town Hall on Thursday as Friday is the holiday and Town Hall is closed on Fridays, on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Silva.
2. 301 Nantasket Avenue-Decision has not been filed. Lampke stated that Chairman Duffy is working on the decision..
3. McCabe submitted to the Board a list of goals and objectives for Year 2006.
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CORRESPONDENCE
1. A letter from Town Clerk noting the resignation of Michael Doiron as a member of the Design Review Board, was noted.
Olivieri said that the Board would be holding an informal session on the chapter 40B proposal for 133 Beach Avenue.
Moved-Reilly: To release the redacted legal opinion
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Meeting adjourned at 12:01 Am.
January 10, 2006
APPROVED
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