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November 1, 2018
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven Rose, Eric Beckerman, Robert Brady
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR LIZ
Accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 (Regular Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 (Regular Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 (Executive Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 18, 2018 (Executive Session) as read. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Accept the minutes of October 19, 2018 (Emergency Session) as read
Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 19, 2018 (Emergency Session) as read. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to accept the minutes of October 19, 2018 (Emergency Session) as read. Chairman Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Rose)
Allow the Town Clerk to resubmit the preliminary draft to the General Code
Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Clerk to resubmit the preliminary draft to the General Code. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Bessette if there was a timeline for how long it will take for General Code to approve or disapprove the changes. Ms. Bessette informed the Beckerman that General Code will respond within 80 days and that timing was crucial as she would like to put the codification project on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of 2019. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to allow the Town Clerk to resubmit the preliminary draft to the General Code. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked Ms. Bessette if there was a timeline for how long it will take for General Code to approve or disapprove the changes. Ms. Bessette informed the Beckerman that General Code will respond within 80 days and that timing was crucial as she would like to put the codification project on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting of 2019. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Public Comments Policy
Accept the Public Participation Policy as written and presented to the Board this evening
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Public Participation Policy as written and presented to the Board this evening. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the Public Participation Policy as written and presented to the Board this evening. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Of Selectmen be authorized, from time to time, to amend, alter, change, add, delete or cancel, said Public Participation Policy, if so necessary
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that the Board of Selectmen be authorized, from time to time, to amend, alter, change, add, delete or cancel, said Public Participation Policy, if so necessary. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that the Board of Selectmen be authorized, from time to time, to amend, alter, change, add, delete or cancel, said Public Participation Policy, if so necessary. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
The Public Participation Policy become effective and begin its usage at the November 15, 2018 meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that the Public Participation Policy become effective and begin its usage at the November 15, 2018 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that the Public Participation Policy become effective and begin its usage at the November 15, 2018 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Update on Designer Selection Committee
Appoint Alex Sinclair to the Designer Selection Committee
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Alex Sinclair to the Designer Selection Committee. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Alex Sinclair to the Designer Selection Committee. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
National Grid Service Agreement for 86 Fagan Drive
Approve the Grant of Easement to National Grid for the electrical needed at 86 Fagan Drive
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Grant of Easement to National Grid for the electrical needed at 86 Fagan Drive. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if the electrical wires will cross over the baseball field to which Mr. Enos replied that the wires will go around the ball field. Mr. Beckerman asked that his name be corrected on the Grant of Easement as it was misspelled. Mr. Enos will ask for a corrected Grant of Easement for the Board to sign. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Grant of Easement to National Grid for the electrical needed at 86 Fagan Drive. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Beckerman asked if the electrical wires will cross over the baseball field to which Mr. Enos replied that the wires will go around the ball field. Mr. Beckerman asked that his name be corrected on the Grant of Easement as it was misspelled. Mr. Enos will ask for a corrected Grant of Easement for the Board to sign. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Security Camera Policy
Approve the Security Camera Policy
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Security Camera Policy. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Security Camera Policy. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Debt Payment - Bond Issuing
Place an article for debt payment shortage in the amount of $93,698.71 on a Warrant 3 Fe for the fall Special Town Meeting to fund the outstanding dues through free cash
Mr. Brady made a motion to place an article for debt payment shortage in the amount of $93,698.71 on a Warrant 3 Fe for the fall Special Town Meeting to fund the outstanding dues through free cash. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to place an article for debt payment shortage in the amount of $93,698.71 on a Warrant 3 Fe for the fall Special Town Meeting to fund the outstanding dues through free cash. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Part-Time Circulation Assistant Paul Kerwin for a step increase from a Grade F6, Step 1 to a Grade F6, Step 2 at the rate of $12.74 per hour effective October...
Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Part-Time Circulation Assistant Paul Kerwin for a step increase from a Grade F6, Step 1 to a Grade F6, Step 2 at the rate of $12.74 per hour effective October 16, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Part-Time Circulation Assistant Paul Kerwin for a step increase from a Grade F6, Step 1 to a Grade F6, Step 2 at the rate of $12.74 per hour effective October 16, 2018. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Appointment of Part-Time Youth Program Director
Appoint Jennifer Mayo as the part-time Youth Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission
Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Jennifer Mayo as the part-time Youth Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brady made a motion to appoint Jennifer Mayo as the part-time Youth Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Brady, second: Beckerman)
Allow the Street Opening Permit from H&M Excavating Inc. for 210 Bodwell Street with the stipulation that the company obtained surety and provide the Board with a bond prior to the commencement of...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Street Opening Permit from H&M Excavating Inc. for 210 Bodwell Street with the stipulation that the company obtained surety and provide the Board with a bond prior to the commencement of the work. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to allow the Street Opening Permit from H&M Excavating Inc. for 210 Bodwell Street with the stipulation that the company obtained surety and provide the Board with a bond prior to the commencement of the work. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. . . A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. The motion carried. . . A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Brady voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Chairman Rose voted aye..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
Adjourn the meeting
Mr. Beckerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brady seconded the meeting, so voted 3-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brady seconded the meeting, so voted 3-0..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Brady)
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