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January 13, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin R. Donovan, Suzanne Djusberg, Roger Woods, Paul Bunker, Amanda Zompetti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue to January 27th to get a report from the Building Department as to what the situation is with the owner and the building's public safety
To continue to January 27th to get a report from the Building Department as to what the situation is with the owner and the building's public safety
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to continue to January 27th to get a report from the Building Department as to what the situation is with the owner and the building's public safety, seconded by Mr. Bunker. He can still operate while this is pending. Unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Habitat for Humanity Grant Agreement, 871 Plymouth Street
Approve (Habitat for Humanity Grant Agreement, 871 Plymouth Street)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve (Minutes: December 9, 2024)
To approve (Minutes: December 9, 2024)
From the minutes
“Minutes: December 9, 2024 - motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Requests for appointment
Appoint Mr. Schneider as voting member
To appoint Mr. Schneider as voting member
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Mr. Schneider as voting member, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Appoint Ms. Connelly as associate member
To appoint Ms. Connelly as associate member
Yes: Bunker, ZompettiNo: Djusberg, Donovan, Woods
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Zompetti to appoint Ms. Connelly as associate member, seconded by Mr. Bunker. Ms. Djusberg was not in favor of associate members on boards, had not had favorable experiences with them in the past. Mr. Bunker spoke to their importance on the Commission, having served on Conservation for four years. The vote was 2-3 (KD, RW, SD against) and didn't carry..” (Motion: Zompetti, second: Bunker)
Appoint Jeffrey Cotter (Community Preservation Committee)
To appoint Jeffrey Cotter (Community Preservation Committee)
From the minutes
“Community Preservation Committee - motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Jeffrey Cotter, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Appoint Josh Del Viscovo (Commission on Disabilities)
To appoint Josh Del Viscovo (Commission on Disabilities)
From the minutes
“Commission on Disabilities - motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Josh Del Viscovo, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Vote to endorse LIP Application for 161 North Quincy Street Development
Approve contingent upon intermunicipal agreement with Brockton regarding water and sewer services
To approve contingent upon intermunicipal agreement with Brockton regarding water and sewer services
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Djusberg to approve contingent upon intermunicipal agreement with Brockton regarding water and sewer services, seconded by Mr. Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: Woods)
Establishment of a gift account pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A l/2 for the purpose of receivi
Approve (Establishment of a gift account pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A l/2 for the purpose of receivi)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Ms. Djusberg, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: Zompetti)
Set Deadline (February 10) for submission of Articles for Annual Town Meeting
Set the deadline of February 10th for submission of Articles for Town Meeting
To set the deadline of February 10th for submission of Articles for Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to set the deadline of February 10th for submission of Articles for Town Meeting, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Go into Executive Session, Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining to wit; International Association of Fire...
To go into Executive Session, Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining to wit; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2080, and to reconvene
Yes: Bunker, Donovan, Woods, ZompettiThe roll call does not list Suzanne Djusberg, who was present.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to go into Executive Session, Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining to wit; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2080, and to reconvene, seconded by Mr. Bunker. Roll call vote: Ms. Zompetti, yes; Mr. Bunker, yes; Mr. Woods, yes; Ms. Djusberg; Mr. Donovan, yes..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve (Set Deadline (February 10) for submission of Articles for Annual Town Meeting)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
To adjourn at 7:10 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to adjourn at 7:10 p.m., seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
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