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February 10, 2025
10 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
Deny the transfer
To deny the transfer
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to deny the transfer. He had two weeks to submit a delineated plan; the cars should have been gone after the last meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Deny the pawn broker license (the applicant can get the lot straightened out and re-apply)
To deny
From the minutes
“Motion to deny by Mr. Woods. He can get it straightened out and re-apply. Seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
They've also talked about redesigning the clubhouse and the course, with the potential of getting some donated land
Sell the house and put it on the warrant for Town Meeting to decide
To sell the house and put it on the warrant for Town Meeting to decide
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, Donovan, WoodsNo: Zompetti
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to sell the house and put it on the warrant for Town Meeting to decide. We have no mechanism to manage tenants, and we need the money. He doesn't want to tear down a $500,000 asset, but respects Mr. Wakelin's opinion. It would also bring in about $8,000 in taxes. Mr. Donovan seconded the motion. Discussion by Board. Ms. Zompetti - could it go under the Housing Trust? If Town Meeting says no, at the end of the lease, can it be torn down and the property turned over to the SVGCC to maintain? Mr. Donovan - it would be subject to appropriation. We could authorize it to be torn down if Town Meeting said no if the Board was in favor of that and there was funding. The vote was 4-1 (Ms. Zompetti)..” (Motion: Woods, second: Donovan)
Consider and Vote on By-Law Change for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to adjust the Quorum for Annual and Special Town
Propose a zero quorum for Town Meetings in the bylaw article (can be amended along the process)
For a zero quorum
Ms. Djusberg also moved for a 100 quorum; the minutes record a second and a vote only on the zero-quorum motion.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods for a zero quorum. Motion by Ms. Djusberg for a 100 quorum. Discussion followed. If quorum is at zero, the meeting starts at 7 p.m., and there is no waiting. If 100 is put in the article, it can't be lowered; if zero is in the article, it can be voted higher. Motion seconded by Mr. Bunker on the zero quorum motion, with the understanding that it can be amended along the process, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve (Minutes: January 14, 2025)
To approve (Minutes: January 14, 2025)
From the minutes
“Minutes: January 14, 2025 - motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Vote to set the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the submission of articles to the Finance Committee and Planni
Approve (Vote to set the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the submission of articles to the Finance Committee and Planni)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Vote to place Debt Exclusion Question on the Annual Town Election Ballot for VoTech
Approve (Vote to place Debt Exclusion Question on the Annual Town Election Ballot for VoTech)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Go into EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 30A section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining to wit: Abington Clerical Employees, Public...
To go into EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 30A section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining to wit: Abington Clerical Employees, Public Employees Local Union 1139 and to reconvene
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 30A section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining to wit: Abington Clerical Employees, Public Employees Local Union 1139 and to reconvene, seconded by Mr. Bunker. Roll call vote: Ms. Zompetti, yes; Mr. Bunker, yes; Mr. Woods, yes; Ms. Djusberg, yes; Mr. Donovan, yes..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Ratify the contract subject to funding
To ratify the contract subject to funding
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to ratify the contract subject to funding, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 7:32 p.m.
To adjourn at 7:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to adjourn at 7:32 p.m., seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
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