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September 20, 2021
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant, Daniel M. Spencer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Gifts/Grants Acceptance fF
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties 2 noted
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties 2 noted:
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties 2 noted:.” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Phillips Drive
Affirm and ratify the actions of the Board of Selectmen on October 4, 1995, to convey said land referenced on the attached sheet to Allan S. Elliott and Barbara J. Elliott forthwith, for...
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to affirm and ratify the actions of the Board of Selectmen on October 4, 1995, to convey said land referenced on the attached sheet to Allan S. Elliott and Barbara J. Elliott forthwith, for consideration of Five Hundred Dollar ($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 Selectmen on October 4, 1995, to convey said land referenced on the attached sheet to Allan S. Elliott and Barbara J. Elliott forthwith, for consideration of Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) already received by the Town of Bellingham..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Cultural Council
Reappoint Linda Trudeau as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term and she will continue to serve as the Director
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to reappoint Linda Trudeau as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term and she will continue to serve as the Director.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to reappoint Linda Trudeau as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term and she will continue to serve as the Director..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Appoint Terri Graham as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-1 with Mr. Connor opposing to appoint Terri Graham as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term.
Yes: Daniel M. Spencer, Grant, Martinis, McNultyNo: Connor
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-1 with Mr. Connor opposing to appoint Terri Graham as a voting member to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Sign and issue the Warrant to the Finance Committee
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to sign and issue the Warrant to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to sign and issue the Warrant to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Abatements
Approve the July abatements in the amount of $1,848.23
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July abatements in the amount of $1,848.23.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July abatements in the amount of $1,848.23..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the August abatements in the amount of $1,609.00
On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the August abatements in the amount of $1,609.00. - Minutes
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the August abatements in the amount of $1,609.00. - Minutes.” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the August 16 minutes as submitted
On a Connor/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the August 16 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the August 16 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Connor, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator's Report
Go into executive session to discuss the purchase of real property
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss the purchase of real property. 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 the purchase of real property. All 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 Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 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 Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
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