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February 7, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Police Department - Budget Review
Authorize the sale of $4,765,000 general obligation bonds dated February 17, 2022, as outlined in the document entitled "Vote of the Board of Selectmen dated February 7, 2022", as prepared by bond...
On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the sale of $4,765,000 general obligation bonds dated February 17, 2022, as outlined in the document entitled "Vote of the Board of Selectmen dated February 7, 2022", as prepared by bond counsel and provided to each board member, and further, to authorize all related documents as presented and we waive full reading of these documents.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the sale of $4,765,000 general obligation bonds dated February 17, 2022, as outlined in the document entitled "Vote of the Board of Selectmen dated February 7, 2022", as prepared by bond counsel and provided to each board member, and further, to authorize all related documents as presented and we waive full reading of these documents..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Connor)
Authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice operations for Fiscal 2022 as allowed by MGL chapter 44 3 section 31D
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice operations for Fiscal 2022 as allowed by MGL chapter 44 3 section 31D.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice operations for Fiscal 2022 as allowed by MGL chapter 44 3 section 31D..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Brian Norton - Conservation Commission - Cont'd
Extend Brian Norton's membership on the Conservation Commission until June 1
Mrs. Grant made a motion to extend Mr. Norton's membership on the Conservation Commission until June 1st. The motion was seconded by Mr. Martinis and the motion carried with a 3-1 vote with Mr. Connor opposing.
Yes: Grant, Martinis, McNultyNo: Connor
From the minutes
“Mrs. Grant made a motion to extend Mr. Norton's membership on the Conservation Commission until June 1st. The motion was seconded by Mr. Martinis and the motion carried with a 3-1 vote with Mr. Connor opposing..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Approve the November abatements in the amount of $6,228.66
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November abatements in the amount of $6,228.66
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November abatements in the amount of $6,228.66.” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Approve the December abatements in the amount of $3,587.57
On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the December abatements in the amount of $3,587.57.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the December abatements in the amount of $3,587.57..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Approve the January abatements in the amount of $1,985.26 Gifts/Grants Acceptance
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the January abatements in the amount of $1,985.26 Gifts/Grants Acceptance
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the January abatements in the amount of $1,985.26 Gifts/Grants Acceptance.” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
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 Grant/Martinis 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 Grant/Martinis 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: Grant, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator's Report
Go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the bargaining groups
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with various bargaining groups which are all up at the end of June. 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 with various bargaining groups which are all up at the end of June. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
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