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April 10, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Don Martinis, Kelly Grant, Michael Connor, Cynthia McNulty, Sahan Sahin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Close the public hearing
On a Martinis/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Martinis, second: McNulty)
Approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid to go forward with the work described in plan number 30726530
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with Mr. Connor abstaining (he was absent during the public hearing discussion) to approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid to go forward with the work described in plan number 30726530.
Yes: Grant, Martinis, McNulty, SahinAbstained: Connor
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with Mr. Connor abstaining (he was absent during the public hearing discussion) to approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid to go forward with the work described in plan number 30726530..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Ratification of new Bellingham Fire Chief
Confirm the Town Administrator's appointment on March 31, 2023, of William Miller as the new Bellingham Fire Chief effective June 15, 2023
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board moved to confirm the Town Administrator's appointment on March 31, 2023, of William Miller as the new Bellingham Fire Chief effective June 15, 2023.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board moved to confirm the Town Administrator's appointment on March 31, 2023, of William Miller as the new Bellingham Fire Chief effective June 15, 2023..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
MCWT Title 5 Loan Agreement
Authorize the execution of the loan documents related to the financing of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan number CWT-23-01 all as outlined in the attached document entitled "Vote of the...
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the execution of the loan documents related to the financing of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan number CWT-23-01 all as outlined in the attached document entitled "Vote of the Board of Selectmen" and attached to these minutes.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the execution of the loan documents related to the financing of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan number CWT-23-01 all as outlined in the attached document entitled "Vote of the Board of Selectmen" and attached to these minutes..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Wetlands Protection Fund Spending Approval
Approve use of funds from the Conservation Fee Account for use in obtaining peer review consulting services not to exceed $10,000
On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve use of funds from the Conservation Fee Account for use in obtaining peer review consulting services not to exceed $10,000.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve use of funds from the Conservation Fee Account for use in obtaining peer review consulting services not to exceed $10,000..” (Motion: Grant, second: McNulty)
ARPA Funds
Approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
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Approve the projects listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a McNulty/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the projects listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the projects listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:.” (Motion: McNulty, second: Grant)
Article 18 Hartford Avenue Adaptive Overlay District
Send Article 18 Hartford Avenue Adaptive Overlay District back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1
On a Grant/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send Article 18 Hartford Avenue Adaptive Overlay District back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send Article 18 Hartford Avenue Adaptive Overlay District back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1..” (Motion: Grant, second: McNulty)
Appoint Mr. Stephen Kohler to the Conservation Commission for a 3-Year Term
On a McNulty/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Stephen Kohler to the Conservation Commission for a 3-Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Stephen Kohler to the Conservation Commission for a 3-Year Term..” (Motion: McNulty, second: Sahin)
Appoint Elizabeth (Liz) Berthelette as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-Year Term and to appoint James Dixon as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-Year Term
On a McNulty/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Elizabeth (Liz) Berthelette as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-Year Term and to appoint James Dixon as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Elizabeth (Liz) Berthelette as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-Year Term and to appoint James Dixon as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3-Year Term..” (Motion: McNulty, second: Connor)
Approve the February abatements in the amount of $9,709.86
On a Sahin/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February abatements in the amount of $9,709.86.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February abatements in the amount of $9,709.86..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Grant)
Approve the February 25, March 6, March 20, April 2 and April 5, 2023 minutes
On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February 25%, March 6th, March 20%, April 24 and April 52 minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February 25%, March 6th, March 20%, April 24 and April 52 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Connor, second: McNulty)
Assistant Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM
On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM..” (Motion: Connor, second: Sahin)
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