Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
May 30, 2006
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:36 pm on Tuesday evening, May 30, 006 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts
Present: John Silva, Vice Chairman; Ron Davy, Clerk; Christopher Olivieri, and Joan Meschino, Members. Also present were Christopher McCabe, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
Not present John Reilly, Chairman
Minutes
Moved-Davy: To approve the executive session minutes of April 5,* May 3, and May 16, 2006 with the correction of Joan Meschino’s two votes from aye to nay.
Second Meschino
Vote: Unanimous
7:30 pm Andy Spinale – re: Nantasket Pier Parking Plan (Postponed)
7:45 pm Police Chief Richard Billings – re: Proposed Closure of Hull Shore Drive-George Washington Boulevard at Pocket Park
Vice Chairman Silva recognized Chief Billings for a presentation of closing the above roadways. Billings said he is seeking an emergency closure and presented a plan. Billings spoke about what he sees a dangerous situation as it was made clear to him recently on the recent hot, busy, summer day. He said he needs to seek permission from state agencies The turn-off to be closed is used by persons exiting Dunkin Donuts then driving on the wrong side of George Washington Boulevard (GWB). Billings said that the Dunkin Donuts’ exit, which causes an additional danger, is to be moved by them and closing the short entry at pocket park will force customers to return north by way of Wharf Avenue.
Billings also expressed serious concerns on the danger at Anastos Corner where cars exiting Bay Street headed south on Nantasket Avenue must cross in front of cars turning the blind corner. He suggested placing a stop sign on the corner of Bay Street and GWB.
Continued
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*Executive session Minutes of April 5, 2006 should read-April 25, 2006
Selectmen Minutes, 5/20/06
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Moved-Olivieri: To authorize an emergency request to the Mass Highway Department, DCR and any other appropriate State agency regarding the immediate temporary closure of Hull Shore Drive and George Washington Boulevard, specifically in the area of Pocket Park, at Beach Food Restaurant, until a more permanent solution can be made; and a right turn only sign at Bay Street on the corner of George Washington Boulevard.
Second Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Correspondence
Unanimously approved the request of the Quincy Community Action Program to use the field at Spring Street subject to Police and Fire department approvals on a motion by Olivieri, seconded by Meschino.
Noted a letter from Paul Paquin, Conservation Commission Member, disputing a local newspaper story.
Voted in favor with three ayes, and one, nay (Davy) to order the Town Manager in regard to the request for an ambulance bill abatement #600024 to discuss the situation with the person to develop a method of payment, on a motion by Olivieri, seconded by Meschino.
Unanimously voted on a motion by Davy, Seconded by Silva to develop a policy on the issue of payment of ambulance fees.
Correspondence -Chief Billings re Seasonal Police Officer Appointments
Chief Billings requested the appointment of seasonal police officers subject to the conditions listed in the Billing's letter of May 30, 2006:
Moved-Davy: To appoint as seasonal police officers subject to conditions: Daniel Keaveney; Carla Shea; Jeffrey Perrette; Marleah Brady; Patrick Griffin; James K. McKenna; Thomas W. McCarthy; Tammy McCracken and Danielle Cope-Sullivan
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
8:15 pm Matt Lucas – re: Candidate for Promotion to Sergeant
Silva opened the interview and requested the second candidate to be sequestered in the Town Manager’s office.
Continued Interview
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Matt Lucas was interviewed by the Members. He listed his credentials and said he has been a full time Officer since 2002, working the 12 midnight to 8am shift; his main goal as being doing his job properly, and establishing community policy. He said he has the ability to handle volatile situations such as domestic violence.
8:45 pm Neil Reilly – re: Candidate for Promotion to Sergeant.
` Neil Reilly was interviewed by the Members. He listed his credentials, spoke about his interest in community policing, the Citizens Police Academy and has just begun his eighth year with the department. Reilly said that he intends to have an open door policy, to be approachable and to see that the Officers are fully trained. Reilly said he has served as prosecutor for the Hull Police Department.
After calling the two candidates into the room, Silva recognized Chief Richard Billings for his recommendation.
Billings explained the process that involved the Captain, three Sergeants and the Chief for the interviews and then setting numerical scores, adding that it was a difficult task. He then recommended Officer Neil Reilly.
Following a thank you to both candidates and what they described as excellent presentations, a motion was made:
Moved-Olivieri: To promote Neil Reilly to the position of Sergeant
Second Davy
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Moved-Meschino: To authorize Police Chief Billings and the Town Manager to do the appropriate paper work
Second Olivieri
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
Town Manager
McCabe announced that the Boat House Ceremony is to be held on May 31st at 10:30 am.
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On Town Manager item # 2 to form the Citizen Advisory Group for the DCR and development of a master plan, McCabe listed the current eight members, and one applicant.
Continued CAC
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Davy said that a couple of more people should be added such as a business person and citizen at large, and should probably include public safety.
Moved-Davy: To add the following persons to the CAC/DCR Committee: a member of the Beach Management Committee, the Sustainable Transportation Committee, someone from public safety, Weir River Study Committee and a concerned citizen and to appoint Olivieri as Chairman pro tem.
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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McCabe presented a debt service memo in regard to the school projects.
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Old business
Meschino stated that she had attended the hearing on the LNG facility on May 22nd and that she had testified; and that the Water Resource Committee’s deadline for the desalinization report has been extended to August.
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Davy said he thinks the appointments are back on schedule and would like to do the Zoning Board of Appeals at the next meeting
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Olivieri commented on the emotional Memorial Day celebration and noted that both of John Reilly’s sons were present. They are leaving soon for Iraq.
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Silva asked about the progress of the crosswalk at Hole in the Wall.
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Town Counsel requested approval of granting a license to Verizon for the purpose of running telecommunication lines to the DAS equipment building.
Moved-Meschino: To grant a license to Verizon for the purpose of running telecommunication lines to the DAS equipment building at the Landfill Access Road, and that the Chair and/or Town Manager be authorized to sign any necessary documents as approved by Town Counsel.
Second Davy
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 pm
__June 27, 2006__
Approved
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