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July 17, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Kelly Grant, Michael Hennessy
Absent: None
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Neue Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Move the public hearing a little further into the evening
Mr. Connor opened the public hearing and, on a Grant/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing a little further into the evening.
From the minutes
“Mr. Connor opened the public hearing and, on a Grant/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing a little further into the evening..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Treasurer/Collector Appointment
Appoint Lindsey Gentile as the next Treasurer/Collector for a 3 Year Term
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Lindsey Gentile as the next Treasurer/Collector for a 3 Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Lindsey Gentile as the next Treasurer/Collector for a 3 Year Term..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Maple Street - Land Donation
Move that pursuant to the vote under Article 19 of the May 24, 2023 Annual Town Meeting and the provisions of G.L. c.60, §77C, to accept, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of...
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move that pursuant to the vote under Article 19 of the May 24, 2023 Annual Town Meeting and the provisions of G.L. c.60, §77C, to accept, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of disposition, a deed in lieu of foreclosure from Paul R. Compton to property located on Maple Street, Bellingham, and identified on Assessor's Map 20 as Parcel 23, and to execute an acceptance of deed and any and all other documents necessary or convenient to accomplish said acquisition.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move that pursuant to the vote under Article 19 of the May 24, 2023 Annual Town Meeting and the provisions of G.L. c.60, §77C, to accept, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of disposition, a deed in lieu of foreclosure from Paul R. Compton to property located on Maple Street, Bellingham, and identified on Assessor's Map 20 as Parcel 23, and to execute an acceptance of deed and any and all other documents necessary or convenient to accomplish said acquisition..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Public Hearing Cont'd
Close the Public Hearing
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Approve the Restaurant All Alcohol and Common Victualler License and the Pledge of Liquor License as Collateral for Lucille's Steak House Inc. located at 85 Mendon Street
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Restaurant All Alcohol and Common Victualler License and the Pledge of Liquor License as Collateral for Lucille's Steak House Inc. located at 85 Mendon Street.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Restaurant All Alcohol and Common Victualler License and the Pledge of Liquor License as Collateral for Lucille's Steak House Inc. located at 85 Mendon Street..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Purchase & Sale Agreement for Depot Street
Authorize the Selectboard Chairman to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the parcel of land located on Depot Street and approved at Town Meeting once it becomes available
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Selectboard Chairman to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the parcel of land located on Depot Street and approved at Town Meeting once it becomes available.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Selectboard Chairman to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the parcel of land located on Depot Street and approved at Town Meeting once it becomes available..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Bid Awards
Award Contract 2023- PAIV, Pedestrian Accessibility & Safety Improvements, to the low bidder Dagle Electric Construction Corp
On a Sahin/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract 2023- PAIV, Pedestrian Accessibility & Safety Improvements, to the low bidder Dagle Electric Construction Corp. of Wilmington, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract 2023- PAIV, Pedestrian Accessibility & Safety Improvements, to the low bidder Dagle Electric Construction Corp. of Wilmington, MA..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Grant)
Award the Contract according to the SERSG annual bid for DPW Services: Chlorinated Rubber Traffic Line Painting to the low bidder Markings, Inc. of Pembroke, MA in the amount of $100,956.75
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award the Contract according to the SERSG annual bid for DPW Services: Chlorinated Rubber Traffic Line Painting to the low bidder Markings, Inc. of Pembroke, MA in the amount of $100,956.75.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award the Contract according to the SERSG annual bid for DPW Services: Chlorinated Rubber Traffic Line Painting to the low bidder Markings, Inc. of Pembroke, MA in the amount of $100,956.75..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Re-Appointment of Municipal Facilities Manager
Re-appoint Tim Aicardi as the Municipal Facilities Manager for a 1 Year Term
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to re-appoint Tim Aicardi as the Municipal Facilities Manager for a 1 Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to re-appoint Tim Aicardi as the Municipal Facilities Manager for a 1 Year Term..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Executive Session Minutes
Approve the May 22, June 5, June 13, June 26 and July 5 minutes as submitted
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted to approve the May 224, June 5%, June 13%, June 26 and July 54 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted to approve the May 224, June 5%, June 13%, June 26 and July 54 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of August 1, Mrs. Allie explained that the Warrant needs to be posted by October 1 which is 45 days prior to the Fall Town Meeting
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of August 18t, Mrs. Allie explained that the Warrant needs to be posted by October 1st which is 45 days prior to the Fall Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of August 18t, Mrs. Allie explained that the Warrant needs to be posted by October 1st which is 45 days prior to the Fall Town Meeting..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss salary negotiations
Mrs. Cornell-Smith requested an executive session to discuss salary negotiations. All of the Board members in person (Mrs. Grant, Mr. Connor and Mr. Sahin) were polled and all voted in the affirmative. Mr. Hennessy declined and will not be joining the executive session.
The minutes say the three members in the room were polled and all voted in favor; Mike Hennessy (on Zoom) "declined and will not be joining the executive session" and is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Cornell-Smith requested an executive session to discuss salary negotiations. All of the Board members in person (Mrs. Grant, Mr. Connor and Mr. Sahin) were polled and all voted in the affirmative. Mr. Hennessy declined and will not be joining the executive session..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
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