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February 10, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
Yes: Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyoc, WarrenThe roll call does not list Bernard Greene, who was on the attendance list; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve the meeting minutes from February 3, 2026
Question of approving the meeting minutes from February 3, 2026.
From the minutes
“6b. Question of approving the meeting minutes from February 3, 2026. Approved as amended Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve lease agreements with Santander Bank for three (3) DPW vehicles, totaling $365,829.72: (1) leaf loader (2) dump trucks
Approval of lease agreements with Santander Bank for three (3) DPW vehicles, totaling $365,829.72: (1) leaf loader (2) dump trucks
From the minutes
“6c. Approval of lease agreements with Santander Bank for three (3) DPW vehicles, totaling $365,829.72: (1) leaf loader (2) dump trucks Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Approve an Appropriation Transfer request from the Building Department in the amount of $92,500.00: From: School Personnel $85,000 To: Repair & Maintenance $85,000 From: School Building Personnel...
Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Building Department in the amount of $92,500.00: From: School Personnel $85,000 To: Repair & Maintenance $85,000 From: School Building Personnel $7,500 To: Supplies $7,500
From the minutes
“6d. Question of approving an Appropriation Transfer request from the Building Department in the amount of $92,500.00: From: School Personnel $85,000 To: Repair & Maintenance $85,000 From: School Building Personnel $7,500 To: Supplies $7,500 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Renew the following licenses for 2026, previously "Category 2" Substantially Compliant Licensees with Outstanding Items to "Category 1" Fully Compliant Licensees
Question of renewing the following licenses for 2026, previously "Category 2" Substantially Compliant Licensees with Outstanding Items to "Category 1" Fully Compliant Licensees. Common Victualler, Entertainment and Outdoor Dining Food Vendor Lodging House
From the minutes
“6e. Question of renewing the following licenses for 2026, previously "Category 2" Substantially Compliant Licensees with Outstanding Items to "Category 1" Fully Compliant Licensees. Common Victualler, Entertainment and Outdoor Dining Food Vendor Lodging House Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Adopt the Civil Immigration Enforcement Proclamation as amended
On motion, it was, Voted to adopt the Civil Immigration Enforcement Proclamation as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted to adopt the Civil Immigration Enforcement Proclamation as amended. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
Appoint Lark Palermo to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term ending August 31, 2028
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lark Palermo to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term ending August 31, 2028
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lark Palermo to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term ending August 31, 2028 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”
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