Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
December 27, 2005
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:37 pm on Tuesday evening, December 27, 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 was James Lampke, Town Counsel.
Not present: Christopher McCabe, Town Manager.
7:30 pm –8:00 pm-Sustainable Transportation Committee Applicants
Judeth Van Hamm* Nancy Kramer* Anne Snyder* Joe Berkley* Marie Lalama* Jamie Desjardin* Kymberlee LaLama* Kathleen Semenchuk, Christine Farrell-O’Reilly, and Pamela Cignarella
*Notified Board unable to attend.
The Members interviewed the two applicants in attendance Pamela Cignarella and Pat Guiney.
Moved-Meschino: To appoint Patrick Guiney and Pamela Cignarella to the Sustainable Transportation Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2006
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
Moved-Reilly: To designate Special Municipal Employee status to the position of Members of the Sustainable Transportation Committee
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
License Renewals
Unanimously approved the following license renewals subject to inspections on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Meschino.
1. Francis P. Fay, Jr. dba Frank’s Auto Removal, 37 R Street-Class III Auto renewal
2. James A. Rust dba New surfside Garage & Auto Sales, 410 Nantasket Avenue,-Class II Auto-renewal
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4. Frances Gaudette dba Hole in the Wall, Rita Paravas, Mgr., 269 Nantasket Avenue-common victualer license renewal.
5. Carmen Arroyo dba Nantasket Charter, 71 Kenberma Street-(A) Livery Vehicle License (B) Livery Badge
3. Unanimously approved on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Meschino subject to inspections and providing a street address on the application – Stephen Wilkens, dba Bermaken Hotel, Donald Barron, Mgr., 102 Revere Street- Lodging House License-renewal
Minutes
Moved-Reilly: To approve the minutes of September 27, 2005 as amended (Removal of duplicate paragraph and (correction on vote of Rhoda Kanet)
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Moved-Reilly: To approve the executive session minutes of November 29, 2005 as presented
Second Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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Correspondence
1. Moved-Reilly: As requested by Police Chief Richard Billings to give a conditional offer of reappointment as Special Police Officers without pay subject to the conditions in the memo dated December 20, 2005 the following: James K. McKenna, Danielle M. Cope-Sullivan, Thomas W. McCarthy, Tammy L. McCracken; Patrick W. Griffin, Jeffrey W. Parette, Carla Shea and Marleah Brady, to expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31, 2006.
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
3. Noted the election of Maurice Murphy as a Member of the Hull Contributory Retirement Board for a term to expire on December 30, 2008.
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Town Manager
(Lampke referenced memos submitted by McCabe, in the absence of McCabe but said he had not been appointed Acting Town Manager)
1. A memo on an Administrative Contract for Services with Neighborhood Housing Services and STG Consultant Services to provide for the operation of the Community Development Office at $92,035 to replace Jay Szklut.
2.McCabe's Tentative Goals and Objectives: The Board discussed the report due from McCabe by January 17th and the Board’s response due February 14th on the evaluation to be discussed with Town Manager February 28th.
3. Memo from McCabe that he has reappointed John MacLeod as Operations Manager of the Hull Light Company.
4. Memo re update on Cadish Avenue Seawall expecting bid openings on or about February 1, 2006 with construction estimated at March 1, 2006.
5. Noted Wind Turbine Status Report
Old Business
3. LNG Update: Lampke reported that it has been determined that Outer Brewster Island is within the territory of Hull. The town is involved with the legislative process and not exempted, and that now is the right optimal time to work with Senator Hedlund and Representative Bradley, and to hire a technical consultant..
8:00 pm – Joseph Calabria - re:Caffé Calabria
Ernesto Caparrotta, speaking for the Calabria family, explained to the Board that Calabria has been closed recently because of the owner’s illness and that he will be reopening this spring.
Moved-Silva: To renew the annual wine & malt restaurant license and entertainment license to Joseph Calabria, Mgr. dba Caffé Calabria, 443 Nantasket Avenue.
Second-Davy
Vote: Unanimous in favor
The Board recessed at 8:05 pm and returned to open session at 8:15 pm.
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Old Business
2. Davy gave a status report on the Hull Redevelopment Authority discussions in regard to the proposed development. He spoke of three areas of concern dealing with the closing of Hull Shore Drive extension; the trust agreement, and the Board of Selectmen’s options
He suggested holding a joint hearing with the HRA, Board of Selectmen. Planning Board, DCR, EOEA, and Conservation Commission.
1.Chapter 40B Project-133 Beach Avenue-Noted a letter from David Ray, Engineer informing the Board that the stamped plan produced at a recent meeting on property at133 Beach Avenue showing an underground garage was not prepared or stamped by him or his company.
A discussion followed on whether to approve the eight-unit Ch 40B project as presented at the recent meeting held by the Board.
Members discussed their disappointment at the quality of the plans presented by the applicant. Davy said he supports Affordable Housing projects as they are important to the town, but that the Board should not act irresponsibly by voting in favor based upon the lack of quality of the presentation. Silva said he shared Davy’s concerns but that the Board cannot support this project based on the sketch presented, and that the project requires detailed plans. Reilly said he shares the thoughts of his colleagues and would like to review affordable housing policies and procedures Meschino commented that the applicant had been uncooperative.
Reilly suggested taking the matter under advisement and that the applicant would be able to come back to the Board if he follows policies and procedures. Olivieri said he also shares the opinions of fellow members.
Moved-Meschino: Not to approve or endorse the plan for 133 Beach Avenue
Second Meschino
Vote: Four ayes; one abstention (Reilly)
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Silva brought up the need to schedule a time to discuss a complaint made by Joan McAuliffe, a Member of the Conservation Commission, in regard to the Commission’s appointment of Paul Paquin as an Associate Member. A formal written opinion from Town Counsel had been received by the Members stated that the Commission does not have the authority to appoint Associates. Meschino said she does not believe the matter belongs on the agenda. Silva stated that it was a concerted effort to bypass the Board of Selectmen.
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Moved-Reilly: To approve the signing of the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the church property
Second Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
Moved: Meschino: To go into executive session to discuss sale, lease or disposition of real property and strategy in litigation and not to reopen.
Second-Reilly
Roll Call Vote: Aye, Meschino; aye, Davy; aye, Reilly; aye, Olivieri; aye, Silva
The Board moved into executive session at 9:00 pm and thereafter adjourned.
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February 21, 2006
Approved
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