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April 3, 2019
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: George F. Miller, Heather Martin-Sterling, Wendy F. Cochrane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve made by Cochrane with changes to her statement regarding double chip deal, Sterling sec. - Voted
To approve made by Cochrane with changes to her statement regarding double chip deal, Sterling sec. - Voted
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane with changes to her statement regarding double chip deal, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (second: Martin-Sterling)
Hire Dylan Holdsworth for the laborer position for the Highway Department
To hire Dylan Holdsworth for the laborer position for the Highway Department
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to hire Dylan Holdsworth for the laborer position for the Highway Department made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Approve Ch. 90 request regarding Bryant St
To approve Ch. 90 request regarding Bryant St.
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Ch. 90 request regarding Bryant St. made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board reviewed the contract from Covanta Sustainable Solutions for solid waste disposal
To table
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to table made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board reviewed a notice from Somerset Berkley Regional School District regarding FY20 assessment which is up $1 more than the previous year
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Board read a letter from the Town of Harwich Town Administrator regarding a dangerous dog order
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Common Use Request from the Friends of the Berkley Library Review and discuss Host Community Agreement for Berkley Botanicals LLC. Michael Mizrahi of Berkley Botanicals spoke with Miller about the agreement
To grant permission
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to grant permission made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Approve Host Community Agreement
To approve Host Community Agreement
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Host Community Agreement made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Write a letter in favor of a tie in
To write a letter in favor of a tie in
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to write a letter in favor of a tie in made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
2019 Seasonal Population Increase Estimate Form from ABCC. Town Clerk estimated a population of 6,600 come June 2019
To approve and sign
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
To appoint
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Appointment of Catherine Westgate as Registrar of Voters for term to expire March 31, 2022 Review contract for Fire Chief effective July 1 2019 Pace 3 of 4
To approve and sign contract
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign contract made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Open Warrant April 3, 2019 and close Warrant April 11, 2019 and call for Annual Town Meeting on June 3, 2019 at 7:00pm
To open Warrant April 3, 2019 and close Warrant April 11, 2019 and call for Annual Town Meeting on June 3, 2019 at 7:00pm
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to open Warrant April 3, 2019 and close Warrant April 11, 2019 and call for Annual Town Meeting on June 3, 2019 at 7:00pm made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Discussed hourly rate structure for EMT and EMT/ Fire Fighters
To approve
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Sign agreements for Catherine Connolly, Matthew Engstrom, & Matthew Melo
To sign agreements for Catherine Connolly, Matthew Engstrom, & Matthew Melo
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign agreements for Catherine Connolly, Matthew Engstrom, & Matthew Melo made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Adjourn to executive session to review Town Accountant contract and not to return to regular session
To adjourn to executive session to review Town Accountant contract and not to return to regular session
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to executive session to review Town Accountant contract and not to return to regular session made by Cochrane, Sterling sec., Miller third - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
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