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March 24, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the March 17, 2020 meeting minutes as amended
Voted to approve the March 17, 2020 meeting minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the March 17, 2020 meeting minutes as amended. AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve a request for reimbursement of Chapter 90 funding from MassDOT in the amount of $525,028.60 for the Babcock Street reconstruction project (PW/18-25)
On motion it was, Voted to approve a request for reimbursement of Chapter 90 funding from MassDOT in the amount of $525,028.60 for the Babcock Street reconstruction project (PW/18-25).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a request for reimbursement of Chapter 90 funding from MassDOT in the amount of $525,028.60 for the Babcock Street reconstruction project (PW/18-25). AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve and execute Contract No. PW/19-24 "Material Storage Bin Roofs" in the amount of $179,986.00 with Iron Horse Structures, Inc., North Eastham MA
On motion it was, Voted approve and execute Contract No. PW/19-24 "Material Storage Bin Roofs" in the amount of $179,986.00 with Iron Horse Structures, Inc., North Eastham MA
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted approve and execute Contract No. PW/19-24 "Material Storage Bin Roofs" in the amount of $179,986.00 with Iron Horse Structures, Inc., North Eastham MA AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Authorize Town Administrator Melvin Kleckner to sign the enrollment letter for the Pierce School as required by the MSBA
On motion it was, Voted to authorize Town Administrator Melvin Kleckner to sign the enrollment letter for the Pierce School as required by the MSBA.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize Town Administrator Melvin Kleckner to sign the enrollment letter for the Pierce School as required by the MSBA. AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the application of Norris Cannon for a Change of Lodging House Agent for the Pine Street Inn, 1754 Beacon Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Norris Cannon for a Change of Lodging House Agent for the Pine Street Inn, 1754 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of Norris Cannon for a Change of Lodging House Agent for the Pine Street Inn, 1754 Beacon Street. AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
That, for purposes of the Town Moderator's exercise of his powers under section lOA of chapter 39 of the General Laws, (a) the Select Board chair and the Director of Health and Human Services are...
Voted 5-0 that, for purposes of the Town Moderator's exercise of his powers under section lOA of chapter 39 of the General Laws, (a) the Select Board chair and the Director of Health and Human Services are hereby designated as the "public safety officials" with whom the moderator shall consult, (b) the Select Board chair shall represent the Select Board in such consultations, and (c)[ the Select Board Chair OR Director of Health and Human Services) is hereby designated as the reporting authority under section lOA(d). ( Select Board Chair designated)
From the minutes
“1. Voted 5-0 that, for purposes of the Town Moderator's exercise of his powers under section lOA of chapter 39 of the General Laws, (a) the Select Board chair and the Director of Health and Human Services are hereby designated as the "public safety officials" with whom the moderator shall consult, (b) the Select Board chair shall represent the Select Board in such consultations, and (c)[ the Select Board Chair OR Director of Health and Human Services) is hereby designated as the reporting authority under section lOA(d). ( Select Board Chair designated) AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve an abbreviated Warrant as outlined in the Town Administrator's memo with the addition of article 25: Article 3 - Compensating Balances
Voted to approve an abbreviated Warrant as outlined in the Town Administrator's memo with the addition of article 25: Article 3 - Compensating Balances
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve an abbreviated Warrant as outlined in the Town Administrator's memo with the addition of article 25: Article 3 - Compensating Balances This is an annual authorization that provides the Treasurer with the flexibility to manage the Town's bank account and associated fees. Article 5 - Unpaid Bills We understand that there may be an unpaid bill from the School Department. Article 6 - Property Tax Exemptions Annual authorization providing tax relief to certain classes of taxpayers. Article 7 - High School Appropriation Additional authorization for the High School projectbudget related. Article 8 - FY2021 Budget Annual budget. Articles 9-15 - Newbury College Land Use and Land Acquisition Article 18 & 19- Affordable Housing Legislation This is a housekeeping article that could wait, but in this case it is related to the Newbury MOA's affordable housing contribution to the Fund. Article 25 liquor licenses -added AYE: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
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