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October 30, 2019
14 recorded votes, 14 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
J Minutes for October 16, 2019 - Regular Session Meeting taken out of order Joint meeting with Berkley School Committee regarding appointing a
To approve minutes
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to approve minutes made by Cochrane, Sterling sec.- Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Joint meeting with Berkley School Committee regarding appointing a member to the Bristol Plymouth School Committee
To appoint
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to appoint made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. -- Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Letter from Karyn Polito to Town Administrator Coutinho regarding Community Compact Grant
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Letter from ‘lom Lynch indicating surplus equipment
To file
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Invitation from Jonathan Pollack Scout Master Troop #31 for the dedication ceremony for Martin Wyndham Eagle Scout Project on November 11". Cochrane stated she would go
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. -- Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Letter from Xfinily regarding channel changes
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to file made by Cochrane, Sterling sec. --- Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
Letter from Mass DOR regarding notification of preliminary certification
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)
Contract approval for Community Compact Grant |
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, Stcrling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane)
Contract agreement for Mass Cultural Council Grants | | - Mr, Coutinho discussed his meeting with the School Committee and MSBA. Coutinho stated he hopes they will get an invitation and get some
To approve
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to approve ; made by Cochrane, ; sierling sec, - : Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane)
Request from Cabic Committee to establish fees for various programming
To approve
The minutes record this as “voted,” naming Heather Martin-Sterling abstaining, but do not say how the other Selectmen voted, so individual votes are not shown.
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“Motion to approve made by Cochrane, Miller sec., Sterling abstained - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)
Hire Ed Dugan as Cable TV Coordinator effective November #2019, made by Cochrane, Miller : $ec., Sterling abstaimed - Voted
To hire Ed Dugan as Cable TV Coordinator effective November #2019, made by Cochrane, Miller : $ec., Sterling abstaimed - Voted
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to hire Ed Dugan as Cable TV Coordinator effective November #2019, made by Cochrane, Miller : $ec., Sterling abstaimed - Voted.”
Letter from Town Administrator
To accept
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by Cochrane, Miller sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)
Letter was read into the record from Administrative Assistant to the Board: of Selectmen and Town Administrator regarding increased job duties, salary and a contract
To file
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to file made * by Cochrane, : Sterling sec. - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Martin-Sterling)
File and to accept and to forward resignation letter to the Town Clerk
To file and to accept and to forward resignation letter to the Town Clerk
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Motion to file and to | accept and to forward resignation letter to the Town Clerk made by |; Cochrane, Miller sec, - Voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)
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