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February 12, 2024
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ned Chatelain, David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mary Chaffee left the meeting.
- Mary Chaffee joined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve the consent agenda of February 12, 2024, as presented in the packet
To approve the consent agenda of February 12, 2024, as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda of February 12, 2024, as presented in the packet. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Open the public hearing at 6: 12pm
To open the public hearing at 6: 12pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to open the public hearing at 6: 12pm. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
Approve the Shellfish grants as presented in the Select Board packet
To approve the Shellfish grants as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the Shellfish grants as presented in the Select Board packet. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Approve the plans
To approve the plans
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved to approve the plans. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Bingham-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 5-Yes, 0-No..” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)
Allow James Trainor to assign the lease agreement for Lot # 3 in Freemans Way Industrial Park to SBS Properties LLC
To allow James Trainor to assign the lease agreement for Lot # 3 in Freemans Way Industrial Park to SBS Properties LLC
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to allow James Trainor to assign the lease agreement for Lot # 3 in Freemans Way Industrial Park to SBS Properties LLC. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding plan
To approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding plan
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding plan. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Rescind the January 22, 2024 vote asking Chief Moran to apply for the SAFER grant
Rescind the January 22, 2024 vote asking Chief Moran to apply for the SAFER grant
Motion to rescind the January 22, 2024 vote asking Chief Moran to apply for the SAFER grant (the minutes quote that earlier motion).
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to rescind the following vote on the motion from the January 22, 2024, Selectperson Chaffee moved to ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible. If we are unsuccessful with that, then in 2025 we would proceed to seek an override to fund the positions. Selectperson Bingham amended the motion to include whether we are successful or not we go for an override for FY26." Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No..” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Revote the motion made on January 22, 2024, which was to ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible
To revote the motion made on January 22, 2024, which was to ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible. If we are unsuccessful with that, then in 2025 we would proceed to seek an override to fund the positions. The motion was amended to include whether we are successful or not we go for an override for FY26
Yes: Chaffee, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain, Hoffmann
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to revote the motion made on January 22, 2024, which was to ask Chief Moran to proceed with applying for the Safer Grant as soon as possible. If we are unsuccessful with that, then in 2025 we would proceed to seek an override to fund the positions. The motion was amended to include whether we are successful or not we go for an override for FY26. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - no, Selectperson Bingham - no, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote yas 2 -Yes, 3 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Allow remote participation for all meetings tomorrow February 13 due to inclement weather
To allow remote participation for all meetings tomorrow February 13 due to inclement weather
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to allow remote participation for all meetings tomorrow February 13 due to inclement weather. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roi+call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bingham)
Adjourn at 8: 33pm
To adjourn at 8: 33pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to adjourn at 8: 33pm. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chaffee)
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