Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
November 6. 2007
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:35 -pm on Tuesday evening, November 6, 2007 at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts
Present: John Silva, Chairman;; Ronald Davy, Vice Chairman; Christopher Olivieri, Clerk; John Reilly, and Joan Meschino, Members. Also present were: Philip Lemnios, Town Manager, and James Lampke, Town Counsel.
In Memoriam
The Chairman opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Charles Richardson , who died recently Mr. Richardson was a former member of the Hull Planning Board, a Call Fireman and a long time member of the Boosters Club.
Reilly spoke of his fond memories of “Charlie” and that he had looked up to him as a role model.
MINUTES
Moved-Reilly: To approve the minutes of July 17, 2007 as corrected
Second-Davy
Vote: Unanimous in favor
7:30 pm – Public Hearing: APE. Inc. dba Café Ona, Stephanie Aprea, Manager, 443 Nantasket Avenue, Wines and Malt with Cordials Annual as a Restaurant-NEW
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing for the new license by swearing in the applicant (No others were to testify) for the new license for Café Ona.
Moved- Davy: To approve the license for Café Ona as requested
Second-Reilly
Vote: Unanimous in favor
7:45 pm – Establishment of a Veterans Council
Davy said that he had joined with a group of veterans to assist a community member who had been in three hospitals over many months and would be unable to return home until the house was made handicap accessible. The group had raised funds and physically participated in the project. He said there is a great need to provide services to Veterans whose condition is not eligible for veteran funds. Davy then recused from the discussion.
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Retired Police Chief Donald Brooker and Hull’s Veterans Agent, Michael Cunningham presented the terms and conditions for the new council (October 27, 2007 document). Among the 4 conditions wad Authorizing the establishment of a beneficiary Gift account (to accept donations under MGL c44, sec 53; and distribute those fund through the Hull Veterans agent by majority vote of the council.
Cunningham said that the group in helping this citizen, had help from the Lions club and the VFW fundraiser which offset the cost of the electronic chair lift and that he hopes the work can continue to help other Hull veterans.
Following a discussion it was decided to increase the council to 11 voting members for a term to end June30, 2008 members to get the group up and running.
Moved-Reilly: To approve the establishment of a Veterans Council with 11 voting members and one alternate member to expire on June 30, 2008 and to direct Town Counsel to work with the Veterans Council to designate those to be given Special Municipal Employee status.
Second-Olivieri
Vote: Unanimous in favor (Davy did not vote)
Moved- Olivieri: To add two members at the June 30, 2008 renewal date.
Second-Reilly
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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John Coggins, Commander of the VFW announced the Memorial Day Ceremony to begin at the Monument on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11:00 am. ( See Letter on agenda), followed by a dedication of the Veterans Kiosk at the cemetery in honor of Edwin Cameron, father of Jeff, who built the kiosk as his Eagle Scout project).
8:00 pm – Tax Classification Hearing
The Chairman opened the annual tax classification meeting recognizing David Beck, Assistant Assessor, who explained the process and listed the Board of Assessors’ recommendations; 1. Unanimously adopted the recommendation of Residential Factor #1 on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Meschino; 2. Unanimously adopted the recommendation not to adopt an open space discount on a motion by Reilly, seconded by Olivieri; 3. Unanimously adopted the recommendation not to adopt a residential exemption-on a motion by Olivier, seconded by Davy; 4 Unanimously adopted the recommendation not to adopt a small business exemption on a motion by Davy, seconded by Olivieri.
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8:15 pm – Public Hearing – Paul Leeber dba 5L, LLC. 177 Atlantic Avenue – Class II. Wholesale Car Dealer-New
The Chairman opened the hearing and swore in witnesses. Paul Leeber, of Kenberma Street, stated that there would be no cars on the premises and that the space would be just an office for his towing business.
He added that he sells junk vehicles and cars at auctions both of which require a Wholesale Dealers License.
Seeking reassurance that cars would not be kept on, and sold on the premises and that there would be no flags and banners flying were Arnold and Ann Cecci of Montana Avenue. Leeber assured them there would be none.
Davy said that he had a complaint from a citizen at the last minutes and had not the time to check on it and suggested a continuance.
Moved-Davy: To continue the hearing to the next meeting on the 20thSecond-Olivier
Vote: Unanimous in favor.
8:30 pm – Cultural Council Appointment
Moved-Reilly: To appoint Kevin Mulvey for a term of three years to the Cultural Council
Second-Olivieri
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Moved-Olivieri: To appoint Janet Bernault and Melissa Hodgdon to the Cultural Council for a term of three years,
Second-Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
The Board recessed at 8:45 pm and returned to open session at 8:55 pm.
Continued Public Hearing – Nantasket Legasea, LLC, Jay Hanflig, Manager,, 120 Nantasket Avenue –re: Application for All Alcoholic as a restaurant, Common Victualer and Entertainment License-New
Silva opened the public hearing and recused from sitting as an abutter to the project. He left his seat and joined the public Ron Davy chaired the hearing.
. Davy swore witnesses and recognized Town Counsel, who explained that working with the applicant and his attorney he had created a chart for the Board to use citing types of licenses, locations within the building, number of seats and hours of operation.
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Greg Sullivan, Attorney for Hanflig, said that the applicant needs to lock in the licenses if he is to expend the large number of dollars needed to construct the project. He thanked Town Counsel and the Town Manager for all of their assistance.
Reilly expressed his concern for the use of the balcony because sound travels near the water and it might disturb the neighbors. Hanflig stated that the balcony was to be used just for persons waiting for tables within the restaurant.
Olivieri expressed his concern in regard to parking. Hanflig responded that it would be to his own disadvantage not to provide adequate parking; that there will be no large functions during summer days; and he will provide valet services, or busses and has leased land from Paul Gratta.
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Olivieri said his major concern was the balcony as there should be no liquor outside. Hanflig responded that its 6, 000.sq. ft and will only be used from 5pm to 9pm with liquor provided in a plastic cup.
Following additional discussion among the members and from some members of the public from which no objections were heard, Reilly suggested holding a special meeting on the license next Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:30 pm , and all agreed.
9:00 pm Verizon re: Cable TV Franchise (Cancelled)
9:15 pm – LaRosa Development – re: 301 Nantasket Avenue
Lawrence Kellem, Esq., Representing LaRosa Development Corporation, described the proposal from the submitted RFP. The bid had been $235,000 and they plan to build 3 residential units either within the existing building or a new building if the old one needs to be demolished. He said that they had included in the bid an $11,750 deposit, that was the 5% required. The purchase will be a cash transaction. Mr. LaRosa and Kevin Hanley, Architect, described the plan that is to have 1-2br unit on the first floor; 1-2br unit on the second; and a 3-br unit on the third.
Moved-Olivieri: To award to LaRosa Development Corporation the property at 301 Nantasket Avenue subject to an agreement being signed.
Second-Davy
Vote: Unanimous in favor
TOWN MANAGER
Informed the Board that he will be meeting with Verizon that is seeking a cable TV franchise.
Moved-Olivieri: To authorize the Town Manager or Chairman to sign two letters to the State requesting waivers.
Second-Reilly
Vote: Unanimous in favor
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Noted the Legislative Affairs document, and the Plan of Action for next meeting on the 20th
Lemnios reported that from the initial interview for Light Plant Manager held on October 25th he has offered the position to Richard Miller at $123,000 with conditions.
Lemnios noted that the Desalinization Committee had included its Executive Summary in this week’s agenda package.
CORRESPONDENCE
Unanimously approved the request of Joan Cameron to dedicate the veteran’s kiosk at the Hull cemetery to her late husband Edwin A. Cameron that was built by her son Jeff as part of his Eagle Scout project, on Veterans Day, November 11. 2007, following the ceremony at the Veterans Monument.
Noted the resignation of David Marsocci from the Board of Appeals and thanked him for his service to the Town.
Noted the Treasurer Collector’s Re-certification
Commented on the Harbor Committee’s letter of concern in regard to the “Showboat” and by noting that the site has several potential uses.
LICENSE
Moved-Reilly: To approve the renewal of the Lodging House License to Park Ave Lodging, William Seroll, Trustee, Angie Bresnahan, Mgr. 12 Park Avenue subject to inspectional services.
Second- Meschino
Vote: Unanimous in favor
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm.
December 4, 2007
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Approved
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