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June 10, 2024
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin R. Donovan, Suzanne Djusberg, Roger Woods, Paul Bunker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve May 20, 2024, minutes
To approve May 20, 2024, minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve May 20, 2024, minutes, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Request for appointment to Southfield Redevelopment Authority
Appoint Mr. Burbine (Request for appointment to Southfield Redevelopment Authority)
To appoint Mr. Burbine
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Mr. Burbine, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Request for appointment to Conservation Commission
Appoint Joshua Swasey for the unexpired term to 2025
To appoint Joshua Swasey for the unexpired term to 2025
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, DonovanAbstained: Woods
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bunker to appoint Joshua Swasey for the unexpired term to 2025, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, 3 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Woods)..” (Motion: Bunker, second: Djusberg)
Appoint Justin VanNest to the three year term effective July 1st that he will be vacating
To appoint Justin VanNest to the three year term effective July 1st that he will be vacating
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, DonovanAbstained: Woods
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bunker to appoint Justin VanNest to the three year term effective July 1st that he will be vacating, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, 3 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Woods)..” (Motion: Bunker, second: Djusberg)
Request for All Alcohol Common Victualer and Entertainment licenses for Alex Good Taste Restaurant Inc., 1501 Bedford St
Open the hearing (Request for All Alcohol Common Victualer and Entertainment licenses for Alex Good Taste Restaurant Inc., 1501 Bedford St)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to open the hearing, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Close the hearing (Request for All Alcohol Common Victualer and Entertainment licenses for Alex Good Taste Restaurant Inc., 1501 Bedford St)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Approve the application with closings no later than 1 a.m.
To approve the application with closings no later than 1 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the application with closings no later than 1 a.m., seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Vote to approve the use of the Reilly Field and Nisby Bandstand by Abington Copes on September 19, 2024, from 4:30 p.m.
Approve (Vote to approve the use of the Reilly Field and Nisby Bandstand by Abington Copes on September 19, 2024, from 4:30 p.m.)
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Woods - Abington Copes does a great job and made a motion to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Vote on annual appointments/reappointments, effective July 1, 2024
Approve the attached list of appointments with the exception of Conservation
To approve the attached list of appointments with the exception of Conservation
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, DonovanAbstained: WoodsThe minutes name Mr. Woods as both the mover and the member abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the attached list made by Mr. Woods with the exception of Conservation, seconded by Mr. Bunker, 3 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Woods)..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve Conservation (Vote on annual appointments/reappointments, effective July 1, 2024)
To approve Conservation
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, DonovanAbstained: Woods
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Conservation made by Ms. Djusberg, seconded by Mr. Bunker, 3 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Woods)..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: Bunker)
Discussion and Vote on Proposed Policy Directives
Adopt policy: the Town Manager reviews all departmental policies with each department head and reports back by September 9, 2024
To accept the policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Woods made the motion to accept the policy, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Adopt policy on take-home town vehicles: the Town Manager lists them and recommends which to allow by June 24
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Adopt policy: the Town Manager reports weekly to the Board all hires, promotions and separations
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Adopt policy: department heads report public functions to the Town Manager, who notifies the Board
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Adopt policy: department heads report important public activities or emergencies to the Town Manager, who notifies the Board
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Do not waive the $8,500 CDBG payoff (forgiveness request, FY12 Case #W-093)
Not to waive the $8,500
From the minutes
“After reviewing, Mr. Woods made motion not to waive the $8,500, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Vote to designate the following positions with Special Municipal Employee Status
Designate the Flood Plain Manager and Conservation Agent as special municipal employees
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Town Manager update, Selection Process and Timelines for the appointment of the next Chief of Police
That the Chair and Vice Chair sit in on the Assessment Process and sit in on final interviews with the understanding that they don't participate, they only observe
That the Chair and Vice Chair sit in on the Assessment Process and sit in on final interviews with the understanding that they don't participate, they only observe
From the minutes
“Mr. Woods made a motion that the Chair and Vice Chair sit in on the Assessment Process and sit in on final interviews with the understanding that they don't participate, they only observe, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Town Manager update, $100,000 earmark for economic development for North Abington Center
Enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; not to reconvene in open session
To enter into executive session in accordance with MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chairman so declares
From the minutes
“Vote by Mr. Woods to enter into executive session in accordance with MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chairman so declares. The meeting will not reconvene in open session. Mr. Bunker seconded motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Bunker, yes; Mr. Woods, yes; Ms. Djusberg, yes; Mr. Donovan, yes..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
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