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May 20, 2024
11 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
Citizen's Input
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Approve the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages and Common Victualler License from 1 Stamatia Kontoulis to Sat Mary, Inc. d/b/a Bellingham House of Pizza
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages and Common Victualler License from 1 Stamatia Kontoulis to Sat Mary, Inc. d/b/a Bellingham House of Pizza.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages and Common Victualler License from 1 Stamatia Kontoulis to Sat Mary, Inc. d/b/a Bellingham House of Pizza..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Approve the change in ownership interest of Shoppes Liquors LLC for the Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License whereas Mr. Taral Naik will have a 49% ownership interest
On a Connor/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the change in ownership interest of Shoppes Liquors LLC for the Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License whereas Mr. Taral Naik will have a 49% ownership interest.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the change in ownership interest of Shoppes Liquors LLC for the Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License whereas Mr. Taral Naik will have a 49% ownership interest..” (Motion: Connor, second: Odabashian)
Uno's Chicago Grill -- One Day Special License Request
Approve a One Day Special License for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages (fee waived) to Uno's Chicago Grill for Sunday July 28 in the parking lot of the restaurant
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve a One Day Special License for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages (fee waived) to Uno's Chicago Grill for Sunday July 28» in the parking lot of the restaurant.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve a One Day Special License for the sale of All Alcoholic Beverages (fee waived) to Uno's Chicago Grill for Sunday July 28» in the parking lot of the restaurant..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Zoom Option for Public Meetings, Karen Dutil - IT Director
Effective immediately the Town's Zoom operations will be restricted to board members, applicants, 2 Town Counsel, department heads and anyone else who is required of that meeting and all others...
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that effective immediately the Town's Zoom operations will be restricted to board members, applicants, 2 Town Counsel, department heads and anyone else who is required of that meeting and all others will have to view the meeting by streaming through the ABMI stream.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that effective immediately the Town's Zoom operations will be restricted to board members, applicants, 2 Town Counsel, department heads and anyone else who is required of that meeting and all others will have to view the meeting by streaming through the ABMI stream..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Approval of Bond Anticipation Notes - Heidi Chuckran, CFO
Approve the "Vote of the Board" as prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, formally award the notes to the low bidder determined at a...
On a Sahin/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the "Vote of the Board" as prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, formally award the notes to the low bidder determined at a competitive sale held on May 15, 2024, and establish the terms thereof.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the "Vote of the Board" as prepared by Bond Counsel to the Town and presented to this meeting, which vote, among other things, formally award the notes to the low bidder determined at a competitive sale held on May 15, 2024, and establish the terms thereof..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Odabashian)
Gifts/Grants
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Sahin/Odabashian 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 Sahin/Odabashian 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: Sahin, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the May 6 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the May 6 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the May 6 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Executive Session Minutes
Approve and not release the executive session minutes of Mach 18, 2024
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve and not release the executive session minutes of Mach 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve and not release the executive session minutes of Mach 18, 2024..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 7:42 PM
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
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