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August 19, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Cable Television License Renewal for Verizon
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Renew the Verizon Cable License for 5 years
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to renew the Verizon Cable License for 5 years.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to renew the Verizon Cable License for 5 years..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Jesse Riedle, DPW Director - Water and Sewer Rate
Approve the utility rate increases as presented as follows
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the utility rate increases as presented as follows:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the utility rate increases as presented as follows:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
DPW Surplus Disposal
Approve the Sale of Surplus or Obsolete Property as presented by the DPW Director
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Sale of Surplus or Obsolete Property as presented by the DPW Director.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Sale of Surplus or Obsolete Property as presented by the DPW Director..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Appointment of Tree Warden
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Dominic Mancini as Tree Warden
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Dominic Mancini as Tree Warden.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Dominic Mancini as Tree Warden..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Election Warrant and Police Presence
Allow police presence at the polling locations per the Town Clerk's request
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allow police presence at the polling locations per the Town Clerk's request.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allow police presence at the polling locations per the Town Clerk's request..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Age & Dementia Friendly Needs Assessment
Approve the application for the Professional Service Agreement in the amount of $35,000
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the application for the Professional Service Agreement in the amount of $35,000.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the application for the Professional Service Agreement in the amount of $35,000..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of September 20, 2024
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of September 20, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of September 20, 2024..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Minutes
Approve the July 15 and August 5 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board voted 5-0 to approve the July 15% and August 5 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board voted 5-0 to approve the July 15% and August 5 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Old Business
Change the makeup of the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee to the following
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to change the makeup of the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee to the following:
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to change the makeup of the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee to the following:.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
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