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March 7, 2022
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vinny Forte - Board of Health
Reappoint Vincent Forte to the Board of Health for a 3 year term
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Connor) to E reappoint Vincent Forte to the Board of Health for a 3 year term.
Yes: Grant, Martinis, McNultyAbstained: Connor
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Connor) to E reappoint Vincent Forte to the Board of Health for a 3 year term..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Designate the Board of Health as a special municipal employee
On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Connor) to designate the Board of Health as a special municipal employee.
Yes: Grant, Martinis, McNultyAbstained: Connor
From the minutes
“On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Connor) to designate the Board of Health as a special municipal employee..” (Motion: Grant, second: McNulty)
Approve Vincent Forte to acquire a new contract (as the fill in health agent) and be paid for such contract
On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Connor) to approve Vincent Forte to acquire a new contract (as the fill in health agent) and be paid for such contract.
Yes: Grant, Martinis, McNultyAbstained: Connor
From the minutes
“On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Connor) to approve Vincent Forte to acquire a new contract (as the fill in health agent) and be paid for such contract..” (Motion: Grant, second: McNulty)
Michael Hennessy - Board of Health Interview
Appoint Michael Hennessy to the Board of Health for the 1 year unexpired term
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Michael Hennessy to the Board of Health for the 1 year unexpired term.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Michael Hennessy to the Board of Health for the 1 year unexpired term..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Suzanne Walton - Grove Street Issues
Install a permanent digital solar powered speed limit sign not to exceed a cost of $4000
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to install a permanent digital solar powered speed limit sign not to exceed a cost of $4000.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to install a permanent digital solar powered speed limit sign not to exceed a cost of $4000..” (Motion: Connor, 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 Grant/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 Grant/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: Grant, second: Connor)
ARPA Program
Approve the ARPA project consisting of replacing the library windows in the amount of $25,000 as presented by the steering committee - please see attached sheet
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the ARPA project consisting of replacing the library windows in the amount of $25,000 as presented by the steering committee - please see attached sheet.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the ARPA project consisting of replacing the library windows in the amount of $25,000 as presented by the steering committee - please see attached sheet..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Approve the January 24 and February 7 minutes as submitted
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the January 24" and February 74 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the January 24" and February 74 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday
Approve the Bellingham Youth Baseball Common Victualler license from April 1 to November 30 (fee waived)
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Bellingham Youth Baseball Common Victualler license from April 1s' - November 30 - fee waived.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Bellingham Youth Baseball Common Victualler license from April 1s' - November 30 - fee waived..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Selectboard and Town Administrator Annual Appointments and Reappointments
Reappointment the incumbents as presented on the attached sheet with the exception of the Conservation Commission and the Capital Improvement committee
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to reappointment the incumbents as presented on the attached sheet with the exception of the Conservation Commission and the Capital Improvement committee.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to reappointment the incumbents as presented on the attached sheet with the exception of the Conservation Commission and the Capital Improvement committee..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Commission and the Capital Improvement committee. Under discussion Mr. Connor
Ratify the Town 1 Administrator's annual appointments as presented on the attached list
On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to ratify the Town 1 Administrator's annual appointments as presented on the attached list.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to ratify the Town 1 Administrator's annual appointments as presented on the attached list..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Connor)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM
On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
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