Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
March 14, 2006
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:41 pm on Tuesday evening, March 14, 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.
Minutes
Moved-Silva: To approve the executive session minutes of January 24, 2006 and not to release.
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
7:20 pm – Public Hearing – Nantasket Bay Club, Inc. dba The Ocean Club, Kristin Martin, Manager, 42A State Park Road for All Alcoholic (annual) as a Restaurant, Common Victualer and Entertainment (live) Licenses
Chairman Olivieri called the public hearing to order and swore in the witnesses.
Reilly stated that he may have a conflict of interest as he has recently opened a business at Ocean Place Condominiums and is therefore an abutter. He said he attempted to receive a legal opinion from the State Ethics Commission prior to the hearing but did not.
Silva raised the possibility that he might have a conflict as he lives on Oceanside Drive, which might be considered as an abutter.
Attorney Gregory Sullivan, representing the applicant, suggested going forward, but Town Counsel James Lampke offered his legal opinion that it is a quasi legal hearing and that it would be best to continue the hearing.
Following further discussion with Town Counsel, and Silva’s concern about canceling because of the large number of persons in attendance the following motion was offered:
Moved-Silva: To continue the public hearing until the next meeting at 8:00 pm
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
The Board recessed at 8:00 pm and returned to open session at 8:09 pm.
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7:45 pm – Senator Hedlund and Representative Bradley –re: Local Aid
Senator Hedlund and Representative Bradley presented an oral report on local aid. He said the good news was that revenues exceeded the projections and they are working towards lifting the $150 million lottery cap in local aid and increasing the education aid and Chapter 70 funds. They spoke about holding communities accountable for union negotiations; the housing incentive program to receive a $318,901 increase. Both said that they are preparing language for the committee with suggested changes in the proposed legislation.
Leonard Hersch – LNG Facility
Hersch spoke about his two reasons for the town to embrace the proposed LNG facility on Outer Brewster Island: 1. It will provide a badly needed new supply of energy to the area that is a huge asset. National Grid has purchased Keyspan a main supplier and distributor of natural gas; 2.The potential monies for Hull could be 35 million over the next 99 years. He added that the tankers are passing anyway and asked the board not to lose sight of the benefits.
Town Manager
McCabe presented the draft warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting for review by the Board; gave an update on the Cadish Avenue Seawall project; and also reported on the status of the Pemberton Pier commuter boat float
He reported on the status of the N Street Church property stating that he intends to demolish the building. He said he is still working on the problem of the abutter in regard to their claim of rights to the use of the parking lot. Meschino cautioned that he is not to let the abutter delay the process of purchasing the building.
The Board voted unanimously to approve a check-off box to be added to the tax bills for property owners to who may wish to make a donation to the Town, on a motion by Meschino, seconded by Silva.
Correspondence
Request from Fire Chief Frank Lyons for adoption of the NIMS program
Moved-Reilly To adopt the principles and policies of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); formally recognize the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the local standard for incident management and as such , adopt the Incident Command System as the Town of Hull’s official Incident Report System.
Second Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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Ambulance
Moved-Reilly: To abate ambulance bill # 260157 as requested
Second-Meschino
Vote” Unanimous in favor
Moved-Silva: To support the request of Medicompts, Inc. through Fire Chief Lyons for adopting the rate increase in ambulance fees for Medicare and Health Insurance as shown in the Medicompts’ schedule dated February 16, 2006.
Second- Reilly
Vote: Unanimous in favor
License
Unanimously approved a one-day all alcoholic license to Knights of Columbus, 440 Nantasket Avenue for March 18, 2006 from 7pm to 12:30am on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Meschino
Other Business
Town Counsel Lampke told the Board that the Pemberton Boathouse is ready to be transferred to the Town and that GSA is planning to move forward to make the ceremonial transfer at a formal event..
Moved-Reilly: To approve the acceptance of the Pemberton Boathouse from GSA and authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary documents.
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
The Town Manager reported that there is a $40,000 deficit in the snow removal account and the Board noted that it intends to complete the evaluation of McCabe by the end of next week.
Moved-Silva: To go into executive session to discuss the sale, lease or disposition of real property, strategy in litigation and not to return to open session.
Second- Meschino
Roll Call Vote: Aye, Meschino; aye, Davy; aye, Reilly; aye, Olivieri; aye, Silva
The Board moved into executive session at 10:01 pm and thereafter adjourned
June 20, 2006
Approved
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