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August 14, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Housing Authority; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
Present: Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Kelly Grant, Michael Hennessy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Joint Meeting with Housing Authority
Appoint Christopher Remillard to the Housing Authority until June 2024 (joint vote with the Housing Authority)
Mr. Paulhus made a motion to appoint Mr. Christopher Remillard to the Housing Authority to fill the vacant position until June 2024. Mr. Fitzpatrick seconded the motion and a roll call vote was made as follows: Mr. Paulhus aye Mr. Fitzpatrick aye Mr. Connor aye Mrs. Grant aye Mr. Sahin aye Mr. Hennessy aye
A joint roll call of the Select Board and the Housing Authority; the motion and second were made by Housing Authority members (Mr. Paulhus and Mr. Fitzpatrick). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Paulhus made a motion to appoint Mr. Christopher Remillard to the Housing Authority to fill the vacant position until June 2024. Mr. Fitzpatrick seconded the motion and a roll call vote was made as follows: Mr. Paulhus aye Mr. Fitzpatrick aye Mr. Connor aye Mrs. Grant aye Mr. Sahin aye Mr. Hennessy aye.”
Board of Health Interview
Appoint Mr. Richard Gilberti to the Board of Health for a 3 Year term
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0-1 with Mr. Hennessy abstaining to appoint Mr. Richard Gilberti to the Board of Health for a 3 Year term.
Yes: Connor, Grant, SahinAbstained: Hennessy
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0-1 with Mr. Hennessy abstaining to appoint Mr. Richard Gilberti to the Board of Health for a 3 Year term..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Land Donations
Accept the parcel of land located on Beech Street known as Map 4 Parcel 33 subject to the approval of the building inspector
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the parcel of land located on Beech Street known as Map 4 Parcel 33 subject to the approval of the building inspector.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the parcel of land located on Beech Street known as Map 4 Parcel 33 subject to the approval of the building inspector..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Depot Street Property Acquisition
Buy part of the Depot Street property owned by VW Equity, LLC for $45,000 (Article 22, May 2023 Town Meeting) and authorize Michael Connor to sign the papers
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the May 24, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire, for general municipal purposes, a portion of the Depot Street property owned by VW Equity, LLC for consideration of $45,000, and to execute, and to authorize Michael Connor to execute, on behalf of the Selectboard, any and all acceptances, settlement statements, affidavits, and other documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish said acquisition.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the May 24, 2023 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire, for general municipal purposes, a portion of the Depot Street property owned by VW Equity, LLC for consideration of $45,000, and to execute, and to authorize Michael Connor to execute, on behalf of the Selectboard, any and all acceptances, settlement statements, affidavits, and other documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish said acquisition..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Appointment of Katrina Carrozza
Appoint Katrina Carrozza as the administrative assistant for the conservation and planning department
On a Hennessy/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Katrina Carrozza as the administrative assistant for the conservation and planning department.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Katrina Carrozza as the administrative assistant for the conservation and planning department..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Grant)
March / April/ May / June Abatements
Approve the March Abatements in the amount of $3,072.85, the April Abatements in the amount of $22,148.29, the May Abatements in the amount of $18 and the June Abatements in the amount of $7,156.22
On a Sahin/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the March Abatements in the amount of $3,072.85, the April Abatements in the amount of $22,148.29, the May Abatements in the amount of $18 and the June Abatements in the amount of $7,156.22.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the March Abatements in the amount of $3,072.85, the April Abatements in the amount of $22,148.29, the May Abatements in the amount of $18 and the June Abatements in the amount of $7,156.22..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Hennessy)
Gift/Grant Award
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Grant/Hennessy 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/Hennessy 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: Hennessy)
Capital Improvement Committee Appointment
Appoint Mike Hennessy as the Selectboard representative to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 3 Year Term
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mike Hennessy as the Selectboard representative to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 3 Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mike Hennessy as the Selectboard representative to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 3 Year Term..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Minutes
Approve the July 17, 2023 minutes as submitted
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the July 17, 2023 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the July 17, 2023 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Pearl Street
Take no further action at this time and not extend the contract for battery storage at the Pearl Street location
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to take no further action at this time and not extend the contract for battery storage at the Pearl Street location.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to take no further action at this time and not extend the contract for battery storage at the Pearl Street location..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM
On a Grant/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
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