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January 8, 2018
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Francis Hegarty, Steven Rose, Robert Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of Thursday, December 21, 2017 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the minutes of Thursday, December 21, 2017 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the minutes of Thursday, December 21, 2017 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Approve the minutes of Thursday, December 21, 2017 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the minutes of Thursday, December 21, 2017 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the minutes of Thursday, December 21, 2017 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Entertainment Licenses for Ben's Pour House
Approve the Public Entertainment License for Ben's Pour House valid from January 8, 2018 through December 31, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Public Entertainment License for Ben's Pour House valid from January 8, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Public Entertainment License for Ben's Pour House valid from January 8, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. All were in favor..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Approve the Automatic Amusement Device License for one Touch Tunes Juke Box for Ben's Pour House
Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Automatic Amusement Device ' License for one Touch Tunes Juke Box for Ben's Pour House. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to approve the Automatic Amusement Device ' License for one Touch Tunes Juke Box for Ben's Pour House. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
Civil Service Transfer Approval for Police Officer
Authorize the Chief Appointing Authority, Chairman Hegarty, to sign the Civil Service Request for Transfer Form for Officer Brian Timulty to the Braintree Police Department with regret
Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Chief Appointing Authority, Chairman Hegarty, to sign the Civil Service Request for Transfer Form for Officer Brian Timulty to the Braintree Police Department with regret. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to authorize the Chief Appointing Authority, Chairman Hegarty, to sign the Civil Service Request for Transfer Form for Officer Brian Timulty to the Braintree Police Department with regret. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
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Approve the expenditure of $39,474 for the Zobrio MIP Upgrade software package
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the expenditure of $39,474 for the Zobrio MIP Upgrade software package. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the expenditure of $39,474 for the Zobrio MIP Upgrade software package. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Table the FM Generator Maintenance Agreement until the meeting of January 18, 2018
Mr. Brady made a motion to table the FM Generator Maintenance Agreement until the meeting of January 18, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to table the FM Generator Maintenance Agreement until the meeting of January 18, 2018. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Appointment of Interim Assistant Tax Collector
Appoint Carla Costa as the Interim Assistant Tax Collector/Assistant Treasurer while the Board of Selectmen work on the reorganization of the Treasurer/Collector's Office
Mr. Rose made a motion to appoint Carla Costa as the Interim Assistant Tax Collector/Assistant Treasurer while the Board of Selectmen work on the reorganization of the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Mr. Rose stated that Ms. Costa should work with the Town Administrator on a stipend for this interim position. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to appoint Carla Costa as the Interim Assistant Tax Collector/Assistant Treasurer while the Board of Selectmen work on the reorganization of the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Mr. Rose stated that Ms. Costa should work with the Town Administrator on a stipend for this interim position. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
Resignation of Constable Jerold Loomis
Accept the resignation of Constable Jerold Loomis with regret
Mr. Rose made a motion to accept the resignation of Constable Jerold Loomis with regret. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to accept the resignation of Constable Jerold Loomis with regret. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
Approval of Warrants for the Payment of Bills
Pay the bills
Mr. Rose made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Conclude the Regular Session
Mr. Brady made a motion to conclude the Regular Session. An Executive Session would begin after the Open Session for the purposes of a discussing lease agreements with vendors on the Central Street Water Tower Tank, which could prove detrimental on the litigating position of the public body, so declared by the Chair, if discussed during the Open Session. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Hegarty voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to conclude the Regular Session. An Executive Session would begin after the Open Session for the purposes of a discussing lease agreements with vendors on the Central Street Water Tower Tank, which could prove detrimental on the litigating position of the public body, so declared by the Chair, if discussed during the Open Session. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Hegarty voted aye..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
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