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June 26, 2023
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Kelly Grant, Michael Hennessy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Bid Award
Award Contract 2023-WMIV, Water Main Improvements Various Streets to the low bidder Celco Construction Corp., of Pembroke, MA for a total of $1,082,769.75
On a Sahin/Grant motion the Board voted to award Contract 2023-WMIV, Water Main Improvements Various Streets to the low bidder Celco Construction Corp., of Pembroke, MA for a total of $1,082,769.75.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Grant motion the Board voted to award Contract 2023-WMIV, Water Main Improvements Various Streets to the low bidder Celco Construction Corp., of Pembroke, MA for a total of $1,082,769.75..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Grant)
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Close the Public Hearing
On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Grant, second: Hennessy)
Approve the transfer of the Class II Used Car Dealer's License for Bellingham Auto Sales from 206-208 Mechanic Street to the new address of 6 Blackstone Street
On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of the Class II Used Car Dealer's License for Bellingham Auto Sales from 206-208 Mechanic Street to the new address of 6 Blackstone Street.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of the Class II Used Car Dealer's License for Bellingham Auto Sales from 206-208 Mechanic Street to the new address of 6 Blackstone Street..” (Motion: Grant, second: Hennessy)
Recommend adding Mr. Art Campbell as an additional Veteran's Service Officer for the Town of Bellingham
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board voted 3-0-1 with Mr. Hennessy abstaining to recommend adding Mr. Art Campbell as an additional Veteran's Service Officer for the Town of Bellingham.
Yes: Connor, Grant, SahinAbstained: Hennessy
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board voted 3-0-1 with Mr. Hennessy abstaining to recommend adding Mr. Art Campbell as an additional Veteran's Service Officer for the Town of Bellingham..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Human Resources Director Report
Approve the additional position as presented by the Director of Human Resources
On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the additional position as presented by the Director of Human Resources.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the additional position as presented by the Director of Human Resources..” (Motion: Grant, second: Hennessy)
Approve the recommendation of hiring Bradley Deluca as the new Library custodian
On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation of hiring Bradley Deluca as the new Library custodian.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation of hiring Bradley Deluca as the new Library custodian..” (Motion: Grant, second: Hennessy)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss salary negotiations
Mrs. Cornell-Smith requested an executive session to discuss salary negotiations for the changes she spoke of earlier in the meeting. All members of the Board were polled and all voted 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
“Mrs. Cornell-Smith requested an executive session to discuss salary negotiations for the changes she spoke of earlier in the meeting. All members of the Board were polled and all voted in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Grant, second: Hennessy)
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