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May 17, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant, Daniel M. Spencer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Choose Cindy McNulty as Chair of the Selectboard
Mr. Martinis made a motion to nominate Mrs. McNulty as Chair, seconded by Mrs. Grant. No other nominations were made and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mrs. McNulty was voted Chairwoman of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to nominate Mrs. McNulty as Chair, seconded by Mrs. Grant. No other nominations were made and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mrs. McNulty was voted Chairwoman of the Selectboard..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Choose Don Martinis as Vice Chairman of the Selectboard
Mr. Connor made a motion to nominate Mr. Martinis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mrs. McNulty. No other nominations were made and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mr. Martinis was nominated as Vice Chairman of the Selectboard.
From the minutes
“Mr. Connor made a motion to nominate Mr. Martinis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mrs. McNulty. No other nominations were made and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mr. Martinis was nominated as Vice Chairman of the Selectboard..” (Motion: Connor, second: McNulty)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the Town of Franklin and agreed to provide public water service to the resident at 425 Prospect Street in Franklin
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the Town of Franklin and agreed to provide public water service to the resident at 425 Prospect Street in Franklin.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the Town of Franklin and agreed to provide public water service to the resident at 425 Prospect Street in Franklin..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Approve the April Abatements in the amount of $1,207.89
On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April Abatements in the amount of $1,207.89.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April Abatements in the amount of $1,207.89..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Accept the following gifts and grants with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties listed below
On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the following gifts and grants with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties listed below:
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the following gifts and grants with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties listed below:.” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Kickoff
Affirm and ratify the actions of the Board of Selectman on October 4, 1995 to convey said land referenced on the attach sheet to Joseph T. Francesconi and Debra J. Francesconi forthwith, for...
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to affirm and ratify the actions of the Board of Selectman on October 4, 1995 to convey said land referenced on the attach sheet to Joseph T. Francesconi and Debra J. Francesconi forthwith, for consideration of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) already received by the Town of Bellingham.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to affirm and ratify the actions of the Board of Selectman on October 4, 1995 to convey said land referenced on the attach sheet to Joseph T. Francesconi and Debra J. Francesconi forthwith, for consideration of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) already received by the Town of Bellingham..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the end of fiscal year 2021 budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the end of fiscal year 2021 budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the end of fiscal year 2021 budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Town Administrator's Report
Go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. All 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 to discuss contract negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
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