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January 22, 2018
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Soter, Daniel M. Spencer, Michael Connor, Cynthia McNulty
Absent: Don Martinis
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Selectmen Minutes January 22, 2018
Close the public hearing
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Connor)
Approve the application of Judy's Treasures for a Second Hand Dealers License located at 308 South Main St. Special Election - Marijuana Bylaw Vote Mr. Fraine explained the special election is the...
On a Connor/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Judy's Treasures for a Second Hand Dealers License located at 308 South Main St. Special Election - Marijuana Bylaw Vote Mr. Fraine explained the special election is the first step for the Town to amend the Zoning Bylaws by prohibiting marijuana establishments which includes independent testing laboratories, product manufacturers or retailers throughout town.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Judy's Treasures for a Second Hand Dealers License located at 308 South Main St. Special Election - Marijuana Bylaw Vote Mr. Fraine explained the special election is the first step for the Town to amend the Zoning Bylaws by prohibiting marijuana establishments which includes independent testing laboratories, product manufacturers or retailers throughout town..” (Motion: Connor, second: McNulty)
Special Election - Marijuana Bylaw Vote
Accept the March 6 Special Town Election Warrant and submit it to the Town Clerk for processing
On a Spencer/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the March 6th Special Town Election Warrant and submit it to the Town Clerk for processing.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the March 6th Special Town Election Warrant and submit it to the Town Clerk for processing..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: McNulty)
Approve Mr. DiMartino's request to authorize emergency spending for snow and ice removal
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve Mr. DiMartino's request to authorize emergency spending for snow and ice removal.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve Mr. DiMartino's request to authorize emergency spending for snow and ice removal..” (Motion: Connor, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Set the temporary population estimate at 500
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to set the temporary population estimate at 500.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to set the temporary population estimate at 500..” (Motion: Connor, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Accept the December 18 minutes as submitted
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the December 18th minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the December 18th minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Connor, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the following abatements: residential water, $5644.29; residential sewer, $1713.90; residential trash, $671.66; municipal water, $12,200.05 and municipal sewer, $3630.20
On a McNulty/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $5644.29; residential sewer, $1713.90; residential trash, $671.66; municipal water, $12,200.05 and municipal sewer, $3630.20.
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $5644.29; residential sewer, $1713.90; residential trash, $671.66; municipal water, $12,200.05 and municipal sewer, $3630.20..” (Motion: McNulty, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the license renewals on the attached list with the exception of Maple Street Auto
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the license renewals on the attached list with the exception of Maple Street Auto.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the license renewals on the attached list with the exception of Maple Street Auto..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Connor)
Renew Maple Street Auto's Class II License
Following discussion on this establishment, the Board voted 4-1 on a Spencer/McNulty motion to renew Maple Street Auto's Class II License with Mr. Connor opposing.
The minutes say 4-1, but 4 members were present (Michael Soter, Daniel M. Spencer, Michael Connor and Cynthia McNulty). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Following discussion on this establishment, the Board voted 4-1 on a Spencer/McNulty motion to renew Maple Street Auto's Class II License with Mr. Connor opposing..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: McNulty)
Approve the updated signage modifications as shown on the attached Traffic Monitoring Study for the High St./No. Main St. intersection and to look into the placement of an additional crosswalk
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the updated signage modifications as shown on the attached Traffic Monitoring Study for the High St./No. Main St. intersection and to look into the placement of an additional crosswalk.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the updated signage modifications as shown on the attached Traffic Monitoring Study for the High St./No. Main St. intersection and to look into the placement of an additional crosswalk..” (Motion: Connor, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Award the Interior Renovations to the Department of Public Works contract to low bidder Page Building Construction Company, Inc., Stoughton, MA in the amount of $155,000
On a Spencer/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the Interior Renovations to the Department of Public Works contract to low bidder Page Building Construction Company, Inc., Stoughton, MA in the amount of $155,000.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the Interior Renovations to the Department of Public Works contract to low bidder Page Building Construction Company, Inc., Stoughton, MA in the amount of $155,000..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: McNulty)
Go into executive session for employee contract negotiations
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session for employee contract negotiations. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
The minutes say all members were polled and all voted in favor (a roll call), without listing each name.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fraine requested an executive session for employee contract negotiations. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Soter/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Soter/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Soter, second: Connor)
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