Hull Board of Selectmen
Minutes
June 9, 2015
The meeting of the Hull Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2015, at the Hull Municipal Building, 253 Atlantic Ave., Hull, Massachusetts.
Present: John C. Brannan, Chair; Domenico Sestito, Vice-Chair; Christopher Mitchell, Clerk; John D. Reilly, Jr., Member; and Kevin Richardson, Member. Also present were Philip E. Lemnios, Town Manager; James Lampke, Town Counsel; and Catherine Goldhammer, recording secretary.
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APPOINTMENTS
7:30 p.m. Michael Ashe dba Seaside Taxi, 712 Avalon Dr. – Applicant for two hackney vehicles and hackney badge
Ashe appeared to support his application for a hackney badge and two hackney licenses. He stated that he lives in Hull and is a driver for a taxi company in Weymouth and would like to begin to serve the town of Hull in the same manner. His application was accompanied by a memo from Police Chief Billings, stating that based on the information provided, Ashe appears to be a suitable recipient of the livery badge and licenses.
Motion
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Richardson |
To approve a hackney badge for Michael Ashe and the licenses for the 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2012 Kia Optima
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Second
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Sestito |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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Note: Reilly later suggested an amendment to the motion, making the approval subject to Town Counsel and Town Manager as to rates and procedures, and Police Chief further investigating and insuring that the vehicles are inspected and properly maintained and that appropriate signage and fee protocols are followed.
Motion
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Reilly |
So moved. |
Second
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Sestito |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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CORRESPONDENCE
Read aloud / summarized by Brannan: Letter from Karen Phillips regarding cross-walk painting.
A letter from Karen Phillips requested that the selectmen review the need for additional crosswalks and crosswalk painting at three locations in the Rockaway area. The letter was accompanied by photographs and by a list of residents’ signatures. Lemnios said he had met with Phillips and that Police Chief Billings was aware of the request and was already looking into the situation. A brief discussion followed regarding a longer-lasting paint. Lemnios said he would look into it for the next budget cycle. Reilly commended Billings for beginning the painting early this year.
MINUTES
The selectmen voted to approve minutes for the Board of Selectmen meetings of January 20, 2015; May 19, 2015; and May 26, 2015.
Motion
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Reilly |
Motion to approve |
Second
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Richardson |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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LICENSES AND RENEWALS
The selectmen considered the innholder/common victualer license from George L. Anastos. The establishment has been there for many decades, but has been without a license for approximately two years. The application was accompanied by a note from Anastos requesting a waiver of a public hearing. Lampke noted that this is an uncommon occurrence and suggested that the applicant be required to pay the $50 renewal fee for the years he missed. He noted that the building and health inspections would have to be up to date. Brannan suggested that there be a monitoring system for keeping track of renewals. Lemnios said that he would look into it.
Motion
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Richardson |
To approve the Common Victualer license for George L. Anastos and to waive the public hearing
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Second
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Reilly |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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The motion was amended to include payment of past renewal fees.
Motion
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Richardson |
Motion that any prior years’ renewal fees are paid |
Second
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Sestito |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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CONTINUATION OF GOALS EXERCISE
Brannan gave an overview of the previous week’s goals as broken down into categories by Lemnios. The selectmen added the following goals to the categories as noted:
Board of Selectmen:
- Meet with Emergency Management – lessons learned re: snow
- Shelter – info
- Review Harbor Management Plan
- Review Beach Management Plan
Finance:
- Go green when we can
- Municipal sticker given with excise tax
Image:
- Power line consolidation
- More frequent events
Operations:
- By-law review
- All boat ramps
Land use:
- Hole in the Wall
- Better use of beach resources, marinas
- Community Preservation Act
- Property ownership (eminent domain, property use, zoning)
Capital planning:
Economic Development:
Roads:
Brannan presented a document and plan for prioritizing the goals thus far identified. After a lengthy debate over the best method of prioritization, it was decided that Lemnios would refine the goals further into subcategories. This would be distributed next week for discussion at the board’s June 23 meeting.
DISCUSSION OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT PROCESS
The appointment of board and committee members was discussed. Currently openings are advertised in the paper via by word of mouth. Lemnios suggested that a tax bill or light bill stuffer might be another avenue to pursue. He also suggested a Board and Committee Fair, at which residents could meet current committee and board members and get a sense for what they do. Richardson suggested maintaining a “talent pool” sign-up on the town website to keep track of people who are interested in positions that might not yet be available. Sestito recommended prioritizing new appointments over reappointments. Lemnios mentioned the possibility of having a board and committee appreciation night.
NEW BUSINESS
Reilly proposed that a corner dedication for Joseph P. Kennedy, II, be made at the corner of Beach Ave. and C St. to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth on July 25. He will send an invitation to Congressman Lynch and to Joseph P. Kennedy III.
Motion
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Richardson |
Motion to approve square dedication |
Second
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Sestito |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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Richardson asked if the selectmen could come up with a system for issuing proclamations of appreciation to deserving citizens and whether one member could issue a proclamation on behalf of the board, or propose such a proclamation in advance in such a way that it would still be a surprise to the recipient. He proposed issuing such a proclamation to Paul Sordillo, who is retiring from the Coast Guard and was stationed in Hull for many years.
Motion
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Richardson |
Motion to issue a proclamation of appreciation for Paul Sordillo |
Second
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Sestito |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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Sestito said that the next meeting of the opiate task force will be held on June 15.
TOWN COUNSEL
Lampke noted that he had a deed for the selectmen to sign from the land auction on May 31.
Motion
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Reilly |
Motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the deed to Kathleen Torraco for the property on Barnstable Street
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Second
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Sestito |
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Vote
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Unanimous |
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m. The board will meet again on June 23, 2015.
Recorded by Catherine Goldhammer
Approved June 30, 2015
Documents
The following documents were included in the Board of Selectmen’s packets or were presented during the meeting and are available in the Board of Selectmen’s office upon request:
- Board of Selectmen agenda for June 9, 2015
- Master list from Board of Selectmen’s Meeting of June 2
- Categorized list from Board of Selectmen’s Meeting of June 2
- Spreadsheet of categorized list
- Applications for hackney licenses and livery badge from Michael Ashe
- Board of Selectmen’s minutes for 1/20/15, 5/19/15, and 5/26/15
- Letter with attached documentation from Karen Phillips regarding crosswalks
- Application for innholder/common victualer license from George L. Anastos
- Note from George L. Anastos regarding public hearing waiver
- Memo from Town Clerk Janet Bennett regarding board/committee appointments/vacancies
- Email regarding Plymouth County Advisory Board fiscal year 2016
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