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March 18, 2024
12 recorded votes, 2 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
RIES Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Move the public hearing until after the next two agenda items
Mr. Connor opened the public hearing, and, on an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing until after the next two agenda items.
From the minutes
“Mr. Connor opened the public hearing, and, on an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing until after the next two agenda items..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Citizens Input
Set Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the High School Auditorium as the date for the Special Town Meeting to hear the petition
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board set a date for the Special Town Meeting to hear the petition for Wednesday May 1° at 7:30PM in the High School Auditorium.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board set a date for the Special Town Meeting to hear the petition for Wednesday May 1° at 7:30PM in the High School Auditorium..” (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)
Hearing. -
Not conduct early in person voting for the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to not conduct early in person voting for the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to not conduct early in person voting for the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Not offer voting by mail prior to the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024
On a Hennessy/Connor motion the Board voted 3 in favor with Ms. Odabashian opposing to not offer voting by mail prior to the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024.
Yes: Connor, Hennessy, SahinNo: Odabashian
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Connor motion the Board voted 3 in favor with Ms. Odabashian opposing to not offer voting by mail prior to the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Connor)
Hold polling hours from 7AM to 8PM on Tuesday June 4, 2024 at the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the Municipal Town Election
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to hold polling hours from 7AM to 8PM on Tuesday June 4, 2024 at the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the Municipal Town Election.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to hold polling hours from 7AM to 8PM on Tuesday June 4, 2024 at the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the Municipal Town Election..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Allow for police presence at the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to allow for police presence at the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to allow for police presence at the Municipal Town Election set for Tuesday June 4, 2024..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Budget Shortfall Discussion
Bring forward to the voters of Bellingham the question of an override at the June election for $750,000 to hire six paramedics for the newly proposed paramedic program within the Fire Department
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to bring forward to the voters of Bellingham the question of an override at the June election for $750,000 to hire six paramedics for the newly proposed paramedic program within the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to bring forward to the voters of Bellingham the question of an override at the June election for $750,000 to hire six paramedics for the newly proposed paramedic program within the Fire Department..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Senior Tax Work Off Discussion
Increase the hourly rate from $15 to $17 an hour there increasing the cap earned from $1,500 to $1,700 effective December 1, 2024
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to increase the hourly rate from $15 to $17 an hour there increasing the cap earned from $1,500 to $1,700 effective December 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to increase the hourly rate from $15 to $17 an hour there increasing the cap earned from $1,500 to $1,700 effective December 1, 2024..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Recommendation to Appoint Town Planner/Engineer
Appoint Rob Lussier as the Director of Planning & Engineering
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Rob Lussier as the Director of Planning & Engineering.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Rob Lussier as the Director of Planning & Engineering..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Minutes
Approve the February 24 and March 4 minutes as submitted
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the February 24th and March 4' minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the February 24th and March 4' minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
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