Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
January 24, 2006
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:41 pm on Tuesday evening, January 24, 2006 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.
7:30 pm Status on Distributed Antenna System/Cell Phone Reception
The Town Manager reported on the negotiations with Spectrasite Distributed Antenna System, the telecommunications company under contract with the Town on the installation of a DAS System for the town. He said that Spectrasite is selling to National Grid and that its representative is anxious to move on an agreement. Judy Saide and John McLeod are seeking additional hardware compensation for the Town. Saide is seeking lap top computers and special antennae for the police department. McCabe said that both Spectrasite and National Grid need approvals from the Board.
Moved-Silva; To (1) approve the assignment of the various DAS related agreements with Spectrasite Outdoor DAS Network, Inc (including the lease, Dark Fiber and Right of Way agreement, Pole Attachment Agreement and Conduit Licenses) to National Grid Communications, Inc.; (2) approve the necessary amendments to the various agreements to reflect the following new dates: Fiber construction complete no later than June 1, 2006 (includes laterals into town facilities), DAS unit installation complete no later than July 1, 2006, Hub Construction complete no later than August 1, 2006, “On-Air no later than September 1, 2006; (3) approve the Consent and Assignment and Release Agreement; (4) and authorize the Chairman of the Board and/or Town
Manager to sign any and all necessary documents to effectuate this motion, subject to the approval of Town Manager, Town Counsel, Operations Manager of the Light Department and the Management Information Systems Director.
Second Reilly
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
7:45 pm Sustainable Transportation Committee Applicants
Members appointed by unanimous vote the following applicants to the Sustainable Transportation Committee: Judeth Gilmore Van Hamm, Anne Snyder, Nancy Kramer,
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Christine M. Farrell-O’Reilly, Joe Berkeley, Marie Lalama, and Kimberly LaLama, along with appointing a Hull Student, thirteen-year ld Jamie Desjardin who has been an active volunteer on several projects, on a motion by Silva, seconded by Reilly.
License Renewals
Unanimously approved the common victualer license renewal to Chios Inc. dba Subway, Laudalina Barros, Mgr. 307 Nantasket Avenue and unanimously approved the common victualer license renewal to Laurie Vasiliadas dba L Street Deli, 754 Nantasket Avenue on a motion for both by Reilly, seconded by Silva.
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Moved-Reilly: To accept the Policy and Procedures presented for the use of town buildings by non-profit organizations, with the Chairman to meet with town counsel to finalize the language.
Second Davy
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Town Manager
McCabe discussed the warrant for the Special Town Meeting that includes the following articles: to permit payments quarterly of Real Estate Tax bills; establishing a Government Study Committee; monies to be used for pier and ramp repairs at Pemberton; and wants to have the article on union agreements in case an agreement is reached.
Moved-Reilly: To accept the warrant for the Special Town Meeting
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
Discussion was held on the rising costs of pensions and health care. McCabe said that pensions are regulated by the Commonwealth, but he is looking into other health care options.
The Board recessed at 9:03 pm and returned to open session at 9:14 pm.
8:45 pm Senator Hedlund and Representative Bradley: re: LNG
Senator Robert Hedlund and Representative Garrett Bradley appeared before the Board to discuss pending legislation to permit an LNG facility on Outer Brewster Island, within Hull’s jurisdiction. They said the committees are seeking letters, and that the Senate is waiting to see if it passes the House. Bradley stated that he is opposed to the project, but wants to assure that should the legislation pass Hull will receive the best possible compensation.
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Hedlund said that of the eight communities involved it will have the most significant impact on Hull and could significantly affect the harbor. Olivieri said that the Board will have a formal position shortly and thanked Hedlund and Bradley for attending the meeting.
Correspondence
Noted the appointment of Gerald Ball as the fifth member of the Retirement Board in a memo from Jennifer Miller, Retirement Administrator.
Noted a letter from Plymouth County Commissioners of the a satisfactory audit, showing a reduced deficit, of the Plymouth Health Insurance Group.
Moved: Silva: To go into executive session to discuss strategy in litigation and not reopen in open session.
Second-Meschino
Roll Call Vote: Aye, Meschino; aye, Davy; aye, Reilly; aye, Olivieri; aye, Silva
The Board moved into executive session at 9:30 pm and thereafter adjourned.
April 25, 2006
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Approved
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