Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
February 7, 2006
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:39 pm on Tuesday evening, February 7, 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 - Edward DeFord, 95A Samoset Avenue-Applicant for Livery Badge-New
Edward DeFord appeared before the Board to be interviewed for a Livery Badge as a driver for the Hackney/Livery vehicle owned by Richie Laws of 58 Lynn Avenue in Hull. A Hull resident since 1989, DeFord said he is a Web Site designer and part-time limousine driver.
Based upon the interview and the Police Chief’s report the livery badge was awarded.
Moved-Reilly: To approve the request for a livery badge for Edward DeFord
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
7:45 pm – On The Same Page Presentation by Librarians
The Hull Library Director, Dan Johnson, Hull High School Librarian, Kathy Dubrovsky and Hull Memorial School Librarian Mary Dunphy discuss a new program, “On the Same Page”. The presentation was given by Dubrovsky, with added comments from Johnson and Dunphy explaining that they had written the successful $6500 grant awarded last July to purchase books and to promote book discussion. The program is a cooperative one between the library and the school department.
The Members were presented a book entitled “The Hours Till Dawn ", Also presented was a copy of "Storm of the Century" on the Blizzard of '78 written by a Hull High School graduate, and well-known former resident, Chris Haraden. This coming Saturday, February 11th at 1:30 pm at the Hull High School will be the kick-off day. The author will be present to autograph copies of his well-known book.
Old Business
Moved-Meschino: To reaffirm Jake’s lease and to approve the lease with Bayside Marketing.
Second-Davy and add to authorize the Chairman to sign the lease
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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Town Manager
McCabe provided a draft copy of his report to the 2005 Annual report for review. He also discussed the FY 07 budget, and the need for road resurfacing in many locations such as Manomet and Samoset Avenues, and the West Corner Bridge. The latter is to be constructed at a cost of $2 million through the TIP program.
Discussion was held on the damage to those roads, much of which was caused by faulty repairs done by utility companies and sewer installation. Reilly said that one of the biggest offenders is our own sewer department.
McCabe discussed hiring technical assistance with the LNG tank project proposed for Outer Brewster Island. He recommended Paul Gabriel, an environmental engineer who worked with the town in the 80’s on the landfill closing. He spoke about developing a strategy for dealing with the issue.
Correspondence
1 Agreed to meeting with the Hull Commission on Disability to discuss the matters in its memo to the Board, dated January 26, 2006, of beach access accessibility and possible violations.
2.Moved-Reilly: To notify the Town Clerk to place the following vacancies on the ballot for the May 15, 2006 Annual Election: A member of the Housing Authority for an un-expired term of three years and a member of the School Committee for an un-expired term of two years.
Second Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
3. Unanimously voted to accept, as presented, the Internet and Other Technology Resources Policy prepared by Judy Saide and Town Counsel on a motion by Silva, seconded by Reilly.
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Silva returned the discussion to the possible ADA violations and asked for clarification. The answer was that any renovations could force all beach openings to become ADA compliant. Reilly spoke about having a special commission to work with the Commission on Disabilities to find a solution.. He asked that a Member of the Board of Selectmen be appointed in order to form a special committee, and to expedite a resolution of the matter..
Moved-Reilly: To appoint Christopher Olivieri to the special commission
Second Davy
Vote Unanimous in favor
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Moved: Reilly: To go into executive session to discuss strategy relative to litigation and not to return to open session
Second-Silva
Roll Call Vote: Aye, Meschino; aye, Davy; aye, Reilly; aye, Olivieri; aye, Silva
The Board moved into executive session at 9:04 pm and thereafter adjourned.
April 11, 2006
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Approved
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