January 23, 2007
Regular Session 7:37 pm
Mr. Edmundson, Mr. Riley
Dr. Fernandes advised that a number of neighbors have written to the selectmen regarding the stable at 1150 Main Street to urge the Board to vigorously support the objections to any appeal filed by the owners of the stable. The Conservation Commission is working to uphold the standards that the town is trying to set. Mr. Edmundson expressed support of the neighbors and explained that once the Selectmen have granted a request for counsel that remains in effect for the time the matter is open.
Public Hearing - Hingham Wine Merchant
M. Sullivan said that their business has an opportunity to move to a larger space - the former Fanueil Kitchens location, which also includes parking. The Hingham Wine Merchant sells just wine, no other alcoholic beverages. Mr. Routh will be joining as a partner and making the group an LLC.
Voted - to approve the application for the transfer and relocation of the Retail Package Goods Store License to sell Wines and Malt Beverages from Moira A. Sullivan, d/b/a Hingham Wine Merchant, 112 North Street to Moira A. Sullivan and Duncan S. Routh, d/b/a Hingham Wine Merchant, LLC, 74 North Street, subject to the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Commission.
Warrant articles
Chapter 90 Roadwork
Voted - to support a transfer from available funds the sum of $407,524 as the state's share of the cost of work under Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws for the resurfacing, maintenance, improvement, design, construction and/or reconstruction of Hingham streets and sidewalks.
Harbor dredging
Mr. Cristello reported that an earmark for design and permitting of the harbor dredging in this year's budget was up in the air as to where the money was. The Waterways group confirmed in an email today that they were beginning the permitting process. The focus this year will be to get the rest of the state match for the dredging.
Voted - to support the recommendation that the Town transfer $30,000 from the Waterways Fund to the Dredging Fund, such account to be used for the future dredging of Hingham Harbor.
DCR Liability
Voted - to support Article 8 as recommended.
Light Plant Receipts
Voted - to support Article 7 transferring $474,048 of the receipts of the Electric Light Department to the General Fund.
Stabilization Fund
Voted - to support the transfer of the sum of $111,486 from the Stabilization Fund for the purpose of reducing the FiscalYear 2008 tax rate.
Building Department Revolving Fund
Voted - to support the continuation of the Building Department Revolving Fund. The amount spent from the fund shall be limited to $250,000 during Fiscal Year 2008.
Voted - to recommend that, subject to the appropriation of $407,524 by the Com
School Building Maintenance Certification is a part of the audit for the closeout of the building projects. The School Superintendent, the School Business Manager and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen are all required to sign the certification.
Voted - to sign Maintenance Certification Agreements for the High School, the Middle School and South Elementary School.
Mr. Cristello explained that the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the MWRA and the Massachusetts Historical Commission concludes the discussion with the Mass Historical because a portion of the Central Fire Station building is being torn down. When a sewer connection is sought one of the steps is to consult with Mass Historic, this is the result of that consultation.
Voted - to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and the Massachusetts Historical Commission
Hingham Shipyard agreement MBTA and Town for infrastructure/
Voted - to sign an Agreement with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority regarding infrastructure improvements around the property known as the Hingham Shipyard.
Voted - to sign the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with Hewitts Cove Marina LLC, HCM, LLC, Lennar Hingham Holdings LLC, Samuels & Associats Hingham LLC, and Avalon Shipyard LLC and their respective successors and assigns.
Voted - to extend the lease with John R Hersey, Jr. on the property located at 109R Hersey Street through October 31, 2007.
Voted - to grant a temporary liquor license to Hingham Youth Hockey, c/o Michelle Millerd, for a fundraiser dinner to be held at the Old Ship Parish Hall on February 9, 2007 from 7:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.
Voted - to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders, adopted by the Board of Selectmen on May 31, 1939 and subsequent amendments thereto, as follows:
STOP SIGNS: PERMANENT - 4 WAY STOP
STREET STOPPED - North Street
At intersection of Thaxter Street- in a westerly direction
STREET STOPPED - North Street
At intersection of Hersey Street- in an easterly direction
The above amendment will make this intersection a 4 way Stop, as there are existing stop signs on Thaxter and Hersey Streets.
Voted - To appoint Randy Sylvester to the South Shore Recycling Cooperative.
Voted - to grant Paul Hart a temporary liquor license for a birthday party to be
held at the South Shore Country Club on January 27, 2007.
Reports
Mr. Edmundson noted that the town celebrated the 325th anniversary of Old Ship Meetinghouse on Sunday. He said it was a very well attended and wonderful event. A total of 63 articles have been received for this year's town meeting warrant.
Correspondence
Ms. Potter suggested an excise tax break for those who have purchased a hybrid car. Mr. Edmundson noted that things like that have to be done at the state level. Mr. Riley remarked that the traffic circle at Cushing, South Pleasant and Main Streets has been marked and it is still something to consider for the future.
Meeting adjourned 8:15 pm.
Betty Foley, Clerk