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November 6, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Move the public hearing a little further into the evening
Mr. Connor opened the public hearing, and, on an Odabashian/Hennessy 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 an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing a little further into the evening..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Public Hearing Continued
Close the Public Hearing
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the transfer of the Package Store Wines & Malt Beverages License, the transfer of the Exterior Redemption Vending Machines License, the pledge of license and the pledge of inventory from...
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of the Package Store Wines & Malt Beverages License, the transfer of the Exterior Redemption Vending Machines License, the pledge of license and the pledge of inventory from Hilltop Farms Inc. to Om Hilltop Farms Inc d/b/a Hilltop Farms, Wahab Minhas, Mgr.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of the Package Store Wines & Malt Beverages License, the transfer of the Exterior Redemption Vending Machines License, the pledge of license and the pledge of inventory from Hilltop Farms Inc. to Om Hilltop Farms Inc d/b/a Hilltop Farms, Wahab Minhas, Mgr..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
One Day Beer & Wine Permit Request
Grant a One Day Alcohol Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 8, 2023 from 6PM - 9PM at FW Webb 37 South Maple Street
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to grant a One Day Alcohol Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 8, 2023 from 6PM - 9PM at FW Webb 37 South Maple Street.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to grant a One Day Alcohol Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 8, 2023 from 6PM - 9PM at FW Webb 37 South Maple Street..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Capital Items Requests
Raise the Capital Items request however procedurally appropriate on the floor at the Fall Town Meeting to the amount of $3,797,855 which includes the cost of an additional lawn mower for $49,999
On a Connor/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to raise the Capital Items request however procedurally appropriate on the floor at the Fall Town Meeting to the amount of $3,797,855 which includes the cost of an additional lawn mower for $49,999.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to raise the Capital Items request however procedurally appropriate on the floor at the Fall Town Meeting to the amount of $3,797,855 which includes the cost of an additional lawn mower for $49,999..” (Motion: Connor, second: Odabashian)
Fire Department - Acceptance of MGL Chapter 32 Section 3(2)(g)
Accept the language of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32 Section 3(2)(g)
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the language of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32 Section 3(2)(g).
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the language of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32 Section 3(2)(g)..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Formation of a Traffic Committee
Approve the Traffic Committee
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Traffic Committee.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Traffic Committee..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Backflow Device Failed Notice Modification
Approve the notification process for backflow devices
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the notification process for backflow devices.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the notification process for backflow devices..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
DPW Building Committee
Recognize the DPW Building Committee as a formal committee
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to recognize the DPW Building Committee as a formal committee.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to recognize the DPW Building Committee as a formal committee..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Abatements
Approve the August capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $1,390.38
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the August capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $1,390.38.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the August capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $1,390.38..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Approve the September capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $1,600.89
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the September capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $1,600.89.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the September capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $1,600.89..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Executive Session Minutes
Approve the executive session minutes as provided
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes as provided.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes as provided..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the October 24, October 16, October 23 and October 24 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the October 24, October 16*, October 23" and October 24th minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the October 24, October 16*, October 23" and October 24th minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Charter Changes - Vote
Recommend the Charter changes proposed by the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee
On an Odabashian/Connor motion to move the changes to the Charter as proposed by the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee, the Board voted as follows: Mr. Connor - aye Mrs. Odabashian - aye Mr. Sahin - nay Mr. Hennessy - nay The vote resulted in a 2-2 vote and therefore the changes were not recommended by the Selectboard.
Yes: Connor, OdabashianNo: Hennessy, SahinA 2-2 tie, so the Board did not recommend the changes.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Connor motion to move the changes to the Charter as proposed by the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee, the Board voted as follows: Mr. Connor - aye Mrs. Odabashian - aye Mr. Sahin - nay Mr. Hennessy - nay The vote resulted in a 2-2 vote and therefore the changes were not recommended by the Selectboard..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Connor)
Town Administrator Discussion
Reinstate Mr. Denis Fraine as interim Town Administrator in an advisory capacity
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to reinstate Mr. Denis Fraine as interim Town Administrator in an advisory capacity.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to reinstate Mr. Denis Fraine as interim Town Administrator in an advisory capacity..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
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