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December 2, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Tax Classification Hearing Continued
Re-open and continue the tax classification hearing that was opened at the November 25 Select Board meeting
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-open and continue the tax classification hearing that was opened at the November 25th Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-open and continue the tax classification hearing that was opened at the November 25th Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Re-affirm the residential factor of .87 for Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification purposes
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-affirm the residential factor of .87 for Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification purposes.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-affirm the residential factor of .87 for Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification purposes..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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)
Town Administrator Discussion / Appointment
Continue the Town Administrator discussion/vote once the full investigation is complete
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the Town Administrator discussion/vote once the full investigation is complete.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the Town Administrator discussion/vote once the full investigation is complete..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Spending Authorization for Opioid Settlement Account
Authorize the spending of the Opioid Settlement Account in the amount of $168,086.42
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the spending of the Opioid Settlement Account in the amount of $168,086.42.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the spending of the Opioid Settlement Account in the amount of $168,086.42..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Parking Ticket Modification
Increase the parking ticket fees as presented
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to increase the parking ticket fees as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to increase the parking ticket fees as presented..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Interim Town Clerk Appointment
Ratify Mr. Fraine's appointment of Amy Bartelloni as interim Town Clerk
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify Mr. Fraine's appointment of Amy Bartelloni as interim Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify Mr. Fraine's appointment of Amy Bartelloni as interim Town Clerk..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Solid Waste Rate Increase - FY2025
Increase the trash rates as presented by Mr. Fraine
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to increase the trash rates as presented by Mr. Fraine.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to increase the trash rates as presented by Mr. Fraine..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
DPW Infrastructure Supervisor Appointment
Ratify the appointment of Thomas Joyce as Infrastructure Supervisor and Tree Warden
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the appointment of Thomas Joyce as Infrastructure Supervisor and Tree Warden. 206 Mechanic Street Easement Acceptance Ms. Allie explained to the Board that an article was passed at Town Meeting to allow for a sign easement at the warehouse located at 206 Mechanic Street and the Board would need to formally accept the easement for the sign.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the appointment of Thomas Joyce as Infrastructure Supervisor and Tree Warden. 206 Mechanic Street Easement Acceptance Ms. Allie explained to the Board that an article was passed at Town Meeting to allow for a sign easement at the warehouse located at 206 Mechanic Street and the Board would need to formally accept the easement for the sign..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Accept the 206 Mechanic Street Sign Easement
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to Accept the 206 Mechanic Street Sign Easement.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to Accept the 206 Mechanic Street Sign Easement..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Stay with KP Law and leave things as is
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to stay with KP Law and leave things as is.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to stay with KP Law and leave things as is..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
The minutes say all members were polled and all voted in favor (a roll call), without listing each name.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
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