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May 9, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia McNulty, Don Martinis, Michael Connor, Kelly Grant, Sahan Sahin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Close the Public Hearing
On.a Connor/Martinis motion the Board unanimously. voted. 5-0 to close the Public Hearing. . , . re a
From the minutes
“On.a Connor/Martinis motion the Board unanimously. voted. 5-0 to close the Public Hearing. . , . re a.” (Motion: Connor, second: Martinis)
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Approve the DBA name change from Lukoil Mini-Mart to VB Variety and the change of location of the Package Store Wines and Malts License from 1052 South Main Street to proposed address of 417...
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0.-to approve the DBA name change from Lukoil Mini-Mart to VB Variety and the change of location of the Package Store Wines and Malts License from 1052 South Main Street to proposed address of 417 Pulaski Boulevard, Bhavesh A. Patel, as manager.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0.-to approve the DBA name change from Lukoil Mini-Mart to VB Variety and the change of location of the Package Store Wines and Malts License from 1052 South Main Street to proposed address of 417 Pulaski Boulevard, Bhavesh A. Patel, as manager..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Close the Public Hearing
His other liquor store is located and he stated Sterling MA and that he is from Blackstone and wanted to be closer. - Mr. Tony Khoury spoke on behalf of the proposed licensee and stated he has known them for 25 years and stated they are good trust worthy people. oO ' With no further public comment, on a Connor Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“his other liquor store is located and he stated Sterling MA and that he is from Blackstone and wanted to be closer. - Mr. Tony Khoury spoke on behalf of the proposed licensee and stated he has known them for 25 years and stated they are good trust worthy people. oO ' With no further public comment, on a Connor Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Connor, second: Martinis)
Approve the transfer of the Package Store All Alcohol License from Shree Hari LLC to Vaishno Devi Corp
On a Connor/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Package Store All Alcohol License from Shree Hari LLC to Vaishno Devi Corp. d/b/a Gateway Liquors with Shailesh Patel as manager.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Package Store All Alcohol License from Shree Hari LLC to Vaishno Devi Corp. d/b/a Gateway Liquors with Shailesh Patel as manager..” (Motion: Connor, second: Martinis)
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/Grant 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 noted:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant 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 noted:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Z Affairs
Approve the FY22 Year End Transfers as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the FY22 Year End Transfers as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the FY22 Year End Transfers as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Accept Roger Street as a public way
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept Roger Street as a public way.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept Roger Street as a public way..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Approve the April 11 meeting minutes as submitted
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with Mr. Sahin abstaining to approve the April 11% meeting minutes as submitted.
Yes: Connor, Grant, Martinis, McNultyAbstained: Sahin
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with Mr. Sahin abstaining to approve the April 11% meeting minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Approve the March abatements in the amount of $2,328.45 and the April abatements in the amount of $2,016.68
On.a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March abatements in the amount of $2,328.45 and the April abatements in the amount of $2,016.68.
From the minutes
“On.a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March abatements in the amount of $2,328.45 and the April abatements in the amount of $2,016.68..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Approve the members of the Commission on Disability as presented by Hilarie Allie
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the members of the Commission on Disability as presented by Hilarie Allie.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the members of the Commission on Disability as presented by Hilarie Allie..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Town Administrator's Report -
Go into executive session to discuss union contract negotiations
He requested an executive session to discuss these negotiations. 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
“He requested an executive session to discuss these negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM with no
On a Martinis/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM with no. further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM with no. further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Sahin)
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