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March 4, 2024
16 recorded votes, 0 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
Gifts/Grants
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Odabashian/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 an Odabashian/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: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Protection Grant Plan (LSLI/LSLRP)
Approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the Bellingham Youth Baseball Common Victualler license from April 1 - November 30 - fee waived
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Bellingham Youth Baseball Common Victualler license from April 1st - November 30th - fee waived.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Bellingham Youth Baseball Common Victualler license from April 1st - November 30th - fee waived..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Approve the February 5, 2024, minutes as submitted
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the February 5, 2024, minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the February 5, 2024, minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Approve the Second Hand Dealers license renewal for Town Line Power
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Second Hand Dealers license renewal for Town Line Power.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Second Hand Dealers license renewal for Town Line Power..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Change in Manager - Outback Steakhouse
Approve the change in manager application Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse for proposed manager Jonathan Murgo
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the change in manager application Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse for proposed manager Jonathan Murgo.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the change in manager application Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse for proposed manager Jonathan Murgo..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
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 petition of Verizon and National Grid for the work described in plan number 30733791
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid for the work described in plan number 30733791.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid for the work described in plan number 30733791..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Selectboard and Town Administrator Annual Appointments
Appoint and/or reappoint in totality the individuals recommended by the Town Administrator as presented on the attached list
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint and/or reappoint in totality the individuals recommended by the Town Administrator as presented on the attached list.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint and/or reappoint in totality the individuals recommended by the Town Administrator as presented on the attached list..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Appoint and/or reappoint in totality the individuals as presented on the attached sheet
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appointment and/or reappoint in totality the individuals as presented on the attached sheet.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appointment and/or reappoint in totality the individuals as presented on the attached sheet..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Change in Manager - Outback Steakhouse
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)
Selectboard and Town Administrator Annual Appointments
Approve the application of Acai Brazil Plus for a Common Victualler License
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the application of Acai Brazil Plus for a Common Victualler License.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the application of Acai Brazil Plus for a Common Victualler License..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Budget Shortfall Discussion
Bring forward to the voters of Bellingham the question of an override for $825,000 to be used to roll out the paramedic only program within the Fire Department
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to bring forward to the voters of Bellingham the question of an override for $825,000 to be used to roll out the paramedic only program within the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to bring forward to the voters of Bellingham the question of an override for $825,000 to be used to roll out the paramedic only program within the Fire Department..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Recommendation to Appoint Facilities Supervisor
Appoint Keith Pray as the Facilities Supervisor for the Town of Bellingham
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Keith Pray as the Facilities Supervisor for the Town of Bellingham.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Keith Pray as the Facilities Supervisor for the Town of Bellingham..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Abatements
Approve the December, January and February capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $11.37, $14,997.91 & $5,389.28 respectively
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the December, January and February capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $11.37, $14,997.91 & $5,389.28 respectively.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the December, January and February capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $11.37, $14,997.91 & $5,389.28 respectively..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
New Business
Adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
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