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July 19, 2021
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant, Daniel M. Spencer
Absent: Cynthia McNulty
Every vote, in order
Approve submitting a FY21 Massachusetts CDBG Community Development Fund application for up to $800,000 (housing rehabilitation program and Harpin Street sidewalk and ADA ramp work)
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the submission of a FY21 MCDBG CDF Application that requests funding of up to $800,000 for two activities: is De DR [oversees a cL Tae TD a Continuation of the Bellingham Housing Rehabilitation Program; and e Architectural Barrier Removal Project (ABR) to make needed sidewalk repairs and install ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps at designated intersections on Harpin Street.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the submission of a FY21 MCDBG CDF Application that requests funding of up to $800,000 for two activities: is De DR [oversees a cL Tae TD a Continuation of the Bellingham Housing Rehabilitation Program; and e Architectural Barrier Removal Project (ABR) to make needed sidewalk repairs and install ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps at designated intersections on Harpin Street..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Continuation of the Bellingham Housing Rehabilitation Program; and
Designate Denis Fraine, Environmental Certifying Officer
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to designate Denis Fraine, Environmental Certifying Officer.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to designate Denis Fraine, Environmental Certifying Officer..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board and the Town Administrator to sign all necessary documents related to the submission of the grant application
On a Spencer/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Chairman of the Board and the Town Administrator to sign all necessary documents related to the submission of the grant application.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Chairman of the Board and the Town Administrator to sign all necessary documents related to the submission of the grant application..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Connor)
Award Contract 2021- BSRW, Bertine Street Retaining Wall Construction to the low bidder SumCo Contracting, LLC from Peabody, MA in the amount of $137,820
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract 2021- BSRW, Bertine Street Retaining Wall Construction to the low bidder SumCo Contracting, LLC from Peabody, MA in the amount of $137,820.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract 2021- BSRW, Bertine Street Retaining Wall Construction to the low bidder SumCo Contracting, LLC from Peabody, MA in the amount of $137,820..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Approve the June abatements in the amount of $2,863.77
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the June abatements in the amount of $2,863.77.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the June abatements in the amount of $2,863.77..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Approve the April 26, June 7, and June 21 minutes as submitted
On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the April 26%, June 7, and June 215t minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the April 26%, June 7, and June 215t minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
Accept the following gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Spencer/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the following gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the following gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:.” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Connor)
Brian Norton - Conservation Commission
Approve the request of Brian Norton to continue to serve on the Conservation Commission with a review at six months to determine residency at that time
On a Spencer/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the request of Brian Norton to continue to serve on the Conservation Commission with a review at six months to determine residency at that time.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the request of Brian Norton to continue to serve on the Conservation Commission with a review at six months to determine residency at that time..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Connor)
Renew the agreement with E.L. Harvey with a 3% increase
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a closing date of August 20, 2021. i Town Administrator's Report Mr. Fraine stated the E.L. Harvey contract is up in September and is recommending a i three year renewal.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a closing date of August 20, 2021. i Town Administrator's Report Mr. Fraine stated the E.L. Harvey contract is up in September and is recommending a i three year renewal..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Town Administrator's Report
Renew the agreement with E.L. Harvey with a 3% increase
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to renew the agreement i with E.L. Harvey with a 3% increase.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to renew the agreement i with E.L. Harvey with a 3% increase..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. All members of the Board in attendance 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 in attendance were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Spencer/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session. f Respectfully submitted, WOOD Hilarie J. Alte Ss NM Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session. f Respectfully submitted, WOOD Hilarie J. Alte Ss NM Administrative Assistant.” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Grant)
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