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December 16, 2024
8 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
Citizen's Input
Continue and not close the public hearing until the Planning Board has signed off on the site review plan and all other issues have been addressed
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue and not close the public hearing until the Planning Board has signed off on the site review plan and all other issues have been addressed.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue and not close the public hearing until the Planning Board has signed off on the site review plan and all other issues have been addressed..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Transition and Next Steps
Accept Mr. Fraine's transition plan to allow him to serve in the same capacity until a new Town Administrator is appointed
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept Mr. Fraine's transition plan to allow him to serve in the same capacity until a new Town Administrator is appointed.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept Mr. Fraine's transition plan to allow him to serve in the same capacity until a new Town Administrator is appointed..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie, attached to these minutes, pending completion of all building and/or fire inspections, and that all outstanding taxes or other...
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie, attached to these minutes, pending completion of all building and/or fire inspections, and that all outstanding taxes or other applicable charges have been paid to the treasurer collector's office.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie, attached to these minutes, pending completion of all building and/or fire inspections, and that all outstanding taxes or other applicable charges have been paid to the treasurer collector's office..” (Motion: Hennessy, 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 an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 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 5-0 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)
Minutes
Approve the November 19, November 25 and December 2 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November 19th, November 25 and December 2"¢ minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November 19th, November 25 and December 2"¢ minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
DBA Name Change
Approve the DBA name change of Devlin's Tavern to Liz's Tavern
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the DBA name change of Devlin's Tavern to Liz's Tavern.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the DBA name change of Devlin's Tavern to Liz's Tavern..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss buying property on Maple Street
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss the purchase of property located on Maple Street. 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 the purchase of property located on Maple Street. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the public session portion of the meeting with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the public session portion of the meeting with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the public session portion of the meeting with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
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