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December 20, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant
Absent: None
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Ne NG Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Continue the public hearing to January 24 to allow time for National Grid to contact Mr. Murray regarding his concerns
Therefore, on a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing to January 24 to allow time for National Grid to contact Mr. Murray regarding his concerns.
From the minutes
“Therefore, on a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing to January 24 to allow time for National Grid to contact Mr. Murray regarding his concerns..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Bellingham Elder Service Group - One Day Liquor License
Approve the One Day Liquor License for the Bellingham Elder Service Group for the New Year's Eve Party to be' hosted at the Senior Center on Thursday December 30 from 1:30PM - 3:30PM, fee waived
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the One Day Liquor License for the Bellingham Elder Service Group for the New Year's Eve Party to be' hosted at the Senior Center on Thursday December 30 from 1:30PM - 3:30PM, fee waived.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the One Day Liquor License for the Bellingham Elder Service Group for the New Year's Eve Party to be' hosted at the Senior Center on Thursday December 30 from 1:30PM - 3:30PM, fee waived..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Senior Tax Work Off Discussion
Increase the hourly l rate to $14.25 per hour effective immediately for the property tax work-off abatement program, and further, that the maximum number of hours be limited to 100 hours per...
On a Martinis/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to increase the hourly l rate to $14.25 per hour effective immediately for the property tax work-off abatement program, and further, that the maximum number of hours be limited to 100 hours per participant, and that the maximum total appropriation for the program be limited to $135,000, and that all other program details are to remain in accordance with MGL Chapter 59 Sections 5K and 5N.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to increase the hourly l rate to $14.25 per hour effective immediately for the property tax work-off abatement program, and further, that the maximum number of hours be limited to 100 hours per participant, and that the maximum total appropriation for the program be limited to $135,000, and that all other program details are to remain in accordance with MGL Chapter 59 Sections 5K and 5N..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Connor)
ARPA Program Update L
Approve the nine (9) projects totaling $250,725 as presented by the steering committee
After a brief discussion of the attached projects the Board voted unanimously on a Connor/Martinis motion to approve the nine (9) projects totaling $250,725 as presented by the steering committee.
From the minutes
“After a brief discussion of the attached projects the Board voted unanimously on a Connor/Martinis motion to approve the nine (9) projects totaling $250,725 as presented by the steering committee..” (Motion: Connor, second: Martinis)
SERSG
Join the Southeastern Regional Service Group with an annual fee of $4,100
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to join the Southeastern Regional Service Group with an annual fee of $4,100.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to join the Southeastern Regional Service Group with an annual fee of $4,100..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Accept and sign the paperwork as it relates to the DCR Land Swap
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept and sign the paperwork as it relates to the DCR Land Swap. i
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept and sign the paperwork as it relates to the DCR Land Swap. i.” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Sign the DCR r Memorandum of Understanding
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to sign the DCR r Memorandum of Understanding.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to sign the DCR r Memorandum of Understanding..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Award Contract 2021- SMSP, South Main Street Standpipe Recoating, to the low bidder Amstar of Western NY, Inc. of Cheektowaga, NY in the amount of $758,000.00
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract 2021- SMSP, South Main Street Standpipe Recoating, to the low bidder Amstar of Western NY, Inc. of Cheektowaga, NY in the amount of $758,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract 2021- SMSP, South Main Street Standpipe Recoating, to the low bidder Amstar of Western NY, Inc. of Cheektowaga, NY in the amount of $758,000.00..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Gifts/Grants Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Connor)
Safety
Approve the November 22, 2021 minutes
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November 2ond minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November 2ond minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie (please see attached) pending completion of building and/or fire inspections, and all outstanding applicable charges have been paid...
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie (please see attached) pending completion of building and/or fire inspections, and all outstanding applicable charges have been paid pursuant to any agreement with the treasurer collector.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie (please see attached) pending completion of building and/or fire inspections, and all outstanding applicable charges have been paid pursuant to any agreement with the treasurer collector..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
New Business
Cancel the January 3, 2022 Selectboard meeting
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to cancel the January 3, 2022 Selectboard meeting.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to cancel the January 3, 2022 Selectboard meeting..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM
On a Martinis/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM Respectfully submitted, .
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM Respectfully submitted, ..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
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