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September 14, 2020
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The board met remotely (Cisco Webex), with roll-call votes.
Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments: Fire Department
Waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard fifteen-day waiting period as requested. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Appointment: Boards and Committees
Waive the standard 15-day waiting period
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Runyan moved to waive the standard 15-day waiting period. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Runyan, second: Tigges)
Approve the recommendation for a full water ban effective September 30, 2020 through March 30, 2021 as requested
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the recommendation for a full water ban effective September 30, 2020 through March 30, 2021 as requested. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the recommendation for a full water ban effective September 30, 2020 through March 30, 2021 as requested. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Approval: Use of Town Common
Approve the use of the Town Common for the Diwali Festival of Lights as discussed from November 7 to 17, 2020 with the assistance of the Recreation Department
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the use of the Town Common for the Diwali Festival of Lights as discussed from November 7 to 17, 2020 with the assistance of the Recreation Department. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the use of the Town Common for the Diwali Festival of Lights as discussed from November 7 to 17, 2020 with the assistance of the Recreation Department. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Public Hearing: Wines & Malt Liquor License Transfer
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approve the transfer of the wines and malt (beer and wine) from: Carli Convenience Plus, LLC dba Carli Convenience Plus LLC To:A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc. dba A.L. Prime, 324 Cambridge...
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the transfer of the wines and malt (beer and wine) from: Carli Convenience Plus, LLC dba Carli Convenience Plus LLC To:A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc. dba A.L. Prime, 324 Cambridge Street (no change of location) and for a change in manager to Obada Darwish. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the transfer of the wines and malt (beer and wine) from: Carli Convenience Plus, LLC dba Carli Convenience Plus LLC To:A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc. dba A.L. Prime, 324 Cambridge Street (no change of location) and for a change in manager to Obada Darwish. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Priest)
Public Hearing: Grant of Location
Close the public hearing
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approve the Grant of Location on Great Meadow Road as submitted for jointly owned pole P. 1A/E1A on the northerly side of Great Meadow Road at a point approximately 96' southeasterly from existing...
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Grant of Location on Great Meadow Road as submitted for jointly owned pole P. 1A/E1A on the northerly side of Great Meadow Road at a point approximately 96' southeasterly from existing pole P.1 with the condition that the Board of Selectmen be apprised of who would be called in the event of an emergency at this pole. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the Grant of Location on Great Meadow Road as submitted for jointly owned pole P. 1A/E1A on the northerly side of Great Meadow Road at a point approximately 96' southeasterly from existing pole P.1 with the condition that the Board of Selectmen be apprised of who would be called in the event of an emergency at this pole. Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Hogan)
Discussion/Approval: Budget Update
Approve the updated Operating Budget with the reduction as presented in the amount of $2.1 million
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the updated Operating Budget with the reduction as presented in the amount of $2.1 million. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the updated Operating Budget with the reduction as presented in the amount of $2.1 million. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Runyan)
Discussion/Approval: Town Meeting Warrant & Articles
Approve the Town Moderator's request to hold the Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Town Meeting remotely and issue the required NOTICE OF REMOTE TOWN MEETING which has been drafted in consultation...
Motion: REMOTE TOWN MEETING AND NOTICE: In accordance with SECTION 8 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, Selectman Hogan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Town Moderator's request to hold the Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Town Meeting remotely and issue the required NOTICE OF REMOTE TOWN MEETING which has been drafted in consultation with the Town Moderator. Seconded by Selectman with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: REMOTE TOWN MEETING AND NOTICE: In accordance with SECTION 8 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, Selectman Hogan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Town Moderator's request to hold the Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Town Meeting remotely and issue the required NOTICE OF REMOTE TOWN MEETING which has been drafted in consultation with the Town Moderator. Seconded by Selectman with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan)
Support Article 4, Amend the FY2021 Operating Budget to reduce that budget
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to support Article 4, Amend the FY2021 Operating Budget to reduce that budget. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to support Article 4, Amend the FY2021 Operating Budget to reduce that budget. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approve Article #6 1,4 Dioxane Legal Action Funding in the amount of $100,000
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve Article #6 1,4 Dioxane Legal Action Funding in the amount of $100,000. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve Article #6 1,4 Dioxane Legal Action Funding in the amount of $100,000. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approval: Minutes:
Approve the minutes of July 22, 2020 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the minutes of July 22, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the minutes of July 22, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Citizens' Time -
Adjourn
Adjourn: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Adjourn: Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Runyan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and approved. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Runyan)
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