Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
April 4, 2006
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at ---pm on Tuesday evening, April 4, 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.
Present: John Reilly, Chairman; 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.
In Memoriam
The Chairman held a moment of silence on the passing of Angus MacDonald, the son of Virginia MacDonald, a Member of the Board of Health.
Minutes
Moved-Davy: To accept the minutes of January 31, 2006 as presented
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
7:30 pm Arthur Flavin, Chairman Computer Study Committee – re: Financial Management System
Arthur Flavin, Treasurer/Collector, and Chairman of the Computer Study Committee, told the Board that there is a pressing need to consolidate and integrate the Town and State computer systems. He said that the Datanational system, at a cost of over $100,000 is less expensive than Munis’ system. He added that the Town Employees are familiar with Datanational, which is an added benefit.
He presented a written report to the Board of the benefits and financing aspects containing two financial options, and recommending $125,000 for the system, software and additional hardware.
Moved-Meschino: To approve the plan offered by Flavin on behalf of the Computer Study Committee
Second-Silva
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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7:45 pm Arthur Flavin – re: Pension Fund Performance Review
Flavin presented a comprehensive Performance Review of the Pension Reserves Investment Trust fund as of February 28, 2006. Flavin said the historically the fund has not done too well, but that has turned around with 60% of funds in equities and 40% in bonds, with a yield of 7.75%. He also expects to reach the yield target of 8.25% next year.
New Business
Reilly discussed the need to appoint a Member to the MBTA Advisor Board, as Jay Szklut, former Town Planner and Community Development Director vacated the post when he left the service of the town.
Reilly asked the position be advertised because it is important if we are ever to have adequate service.
Town Manager
48 J Street
The Town Manager informed the Board that the purchaser at the auction sale of the premises at 48 J street has failed to meet the purchase requirements. McCabe asked that the Board rescind its vote to accept the bid and to retain the $5,000 deposit as damages.
He said the approved bid had been $229,000, and if acceptable he has tried to contact the second highest bidder, Bartley Kelly. If he is not interested McCabe recommended re-bidding the property.
Moved-Silva: To accept the town Manager’s recommendation to rescind the vote to accept the bid and to retain the $5,000 deposit.
Second-Meschino
Reilly requested that the vote be held for executive session discussion.
Silva: I withdraw the motion
Meschino I withdraw the second.
Budget Update
McCabe stated that he estimated free cash at $1,500,000 when he prepared the proposed FY07 budget. The DOR has re-certified at $1,556,344. The additional $56,344 is available for appropriation and can be used to fund the School Resource Officer
Continued Town Manager
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Veterans Agent
`McCabe notified the Board of Selectmen of his intention to appoint Michael Cunningham of Hingham as Hull’s new Director of Veteran’s Services.
Cunningham is the Veterans agent in Hingham and his part time position in Hull will be from Monday – Thursday 11am to 1pm and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm
John Coggins will serve as the Grave’s Officer; as the position must be held by a Hull resident.
Following Silva’s expressed disappointment that a Hull Veteran had not been selected, McCabe assured Members that Cunningham was by far the most qualified and knowledgeable applicant for the position.
Moved-Silva: To waive the Selectmen’s 15 day right to reject the appointment
Second-Meschino
Vote: 3, ayes; 2 nays (Reilly & Silva)
Correspondence
A notification of Public Disclosure was given to the Board dated 3/14/06 from Police Chief Billings of a donation of the cost of moving office furniture from the state Surplus Division to the Hull Police Station. Billings had been notified of the surplus furniture from Nancy Kramer and Billings said he checked with the State Ethics Commission.
`Billings said he wished to thank Nancy Kramer and Sergeant Dale Shea for their assistance, Daley & Wanzer and Susan Fleck for the very generous donation.
Licenses
Held the application from the Hull Yacht Club for a seasonal all alcoholic license as the application did not include the manager’s name.
Unanimously approved the Seasonal all alcoholic license renewal to Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, Fitzpatrick Way, William Aucoin, Manager, on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Silva .
Unanimously approved the Seasonal General on Premises all alcoholic license renewal , Joseph Phillips, Mgr. to Sea Note, Inc. dba The Sea Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue; And the entertainments license; and the automatic amusement license on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Silva.
Licenses continued
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Unanimously approved the all alcoholic restaurant seasonal license renewal to Bayside Marketing Systems, Inc. dba Nantasket Lobster Pound, James E. O’Brien, Mgr.50 George Washington Boulevard; and the Common Victualer License on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Silva.
New Business
Silva mentioned a list of items he said should be addressed: 1. Hiring a School Resource Officer; 2 the airport representation and costs; 3 hiring an Assistant Building Commissioner now and if not what the loss of an Assistant has or will cost the town in revenues with the estimate to be placed on the agenda for discussion;
Steve Lathrop is the Town’s representative to the CAC on the airport runway matter, Lampke said, and that there is no longer a legal case. Following a discussion of the pros and cons it was agreed to have Lathrop come before the Board to report on the status, benefits and projected costs of continuing Hull’s membership in CAC.
School Resource Officer
Moved-Reilly: To authorize the position and reaffirm our vote to direct the Town Manager to fill and fund the position
Second-Silva with Amendment: provided no other municipal departments budgets are curtailed.
Vote: 4, ayes; 1 nay (Meschino)
License
Unanimously approved the all alcoholic club license renewal to the Hull Yacht Club, Fitzpatrick Way contingent upon providing the managers name, on a motion by Reilly seconded by Silva. (Held from earlier in the meeting)
Moved: Silva: To go into executive session relative to strategy in litigation, reputation and character of an individual and disposition of real property and not to return to open session.
Second-Davy
Roll Call Vote: Aye, Meschino; aye, Davy; aye, Reilly; aye, Olivieri; aye, Silva
The Board moved into executive session and thereafter adjourned.
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August 8, 2006
Approved
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