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October 17, 2023
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Jim Hoffman, John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Dan Ryan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Application for One Day Special Liquor License
Not to approve the One Day Special License for the festival at 14 Cross St
Not to approve the One Day Special License for the festival at 14 Cross St
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins not to approve the One Day Special License for the festival at 14 Cross St., second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Application for Cultural Council Appointment
Approve the appointment of Melanie Terrill to the Cultural Council
Approve the appointment of Melanie Terrill to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the appointment of Melanie Terrill to the Cultural Council, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Table the vote to the next meeting
Table the vote to the next meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Cotter to table the vote to the next meeting, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Townsend went through each Round 2 ARPA request item individually
Approve the additional amount of $45,626 for the culinary renovation
Approve the additional amount of $45,626 for the culinary renovation
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the additional amount of $45,626 for the culinary renovation, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the additional $10,000 for the Town Hall technology project
Approve the additional $10,000 for the Town Hall technology project
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the additional $10,000 for the Town Hall technology project, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
North Carver Water District Meter pit
Approve $225,000 for the North Carver Water District Meter pit
Approve $225,000 for the North Carver Water District Meter pit. Hoffman asked the time frame falls on Middleborough for the procurement. Fennessy stated the check can be cut as soon as next week, but the bids are going through Middleborough. Townsend asked if we would be cutting a check to Middleborough and we don't know the amount at this time. Fennessy stated a check can be cut as a deposit and as an act of good faith
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve $225,000 for the North Carver Water District Meter pit, second by Hoffman. Hoffman asked the time frame falls on Middleborough for the procurement. Fennessy stated the check can be cut as soon as next week, but the bids are going through Middleborough. Townsend asked if we would be cutting a check to Middleborough and we don't know the amount at this time. Fennessy stated a check can be cut as a deposit and as an act of good faith. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Fire Department Computers
Approve $35,000 for the Fire Department computers
Approve $35,000 for the Fire Department computers
From the minutes
“Motion to approve $35,000 for the Fire Department computers by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
EMS Lucas 3 compression
Approve for $42,920.52
Approve for $42,920.52
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $42,920.52 by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
EMS McGrath Laryngoscopy
Approve for $7,887.62
Approve for $7,887.62
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $7,887.62 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Public Safety Ballistic Protection
Approve for $55,000
Approve for $55,000
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $55,000 by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
EMS Community Emergency Medical Services Response Unit
Approve for $56,303
Approve for $56,303
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $56,303 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Police Records Management System
Approve for $111,185.34 Cotter asked if this vendor should be looked at by our IT Department, due to the high cost
Approve for $111,185.34 Cotter asked if this vendor should be looked at by our IT Department, due to the high cost. Fennessy stated the system in place now has a limited life left. This can be deferred and put on the capital plan. Ryan stated he spoke to the IT Manager about this at the last meeting. This vendor is the top records management system in the state and the Chief would like to stay with it. Ryan asked the same questions as Cotter and agrees that they are charging a lot, but there are not really any options. Ryan is in favor or using the ARPA funds for this, rather than taxpayer funds. Hewins stated that if it is voted now, it is possible the cost could be bargained down. Townsend stated this is a specialized system and the Chief of Police did a lot of research into it
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $111,185.34 by Hewins, second by Ryan Cotter asked if this vendor should be looked at by our IT Department, due to the high cost. Fennessy stated the system in place now has a limited life left. This can be deferred and put on the capital plan. Ryan stated he spoke to the IT Manager about this at the last meeting. This vendor is the top records management system in the state and the Chief would like to stay with it. Ryan asked the same questions as Cotter and agrees that they are charging a lot, but there are not really any options. Ryan is in favor or using the ARPA funds for this, rather than taxpayer funds. Hewins stated that if it is voted now, it is possible the cost could be bargained down. Townsend stated this is a specialized system and the Chief of Police did a lot of research into it. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Police Speed Alert Radar Message Signs
Approve for $13,341.78
Approve for $13,341.78
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $13,341.78 by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Middle High School Split Units
Approve 12 units for $180,000
Approve 12 units for $180,000. Cotter asked if this was a stop gap to a bigger problem. Operations and Maintenance Director Dave Siedentopf stated that this is putting air conditioners into classrooms that originally had it and where the system has failed. The original uninvent system is working for heat. Cotter asked the cost of re-doing the entire system. Siedentopf stated that rehabbing the whole building does not make sense financially. The building would need to be brought to the new compliance codes if the entire system was going to be done. Cotter asked how many of these projects are projected prior to needing a new school. Siedentopf stated he cannot predict if other mechanical systems will fail
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 12 units for $180,000 by Hewins, second by Ryan. Cotter asked if this was a stop gap to a bigger problem. Operations and Maintenance Director Dave Siedentopf stated that this is putting air conditioners into classrooms that originally had it and where the system has failed. The original uninvent system is working for heat. Cotter asked the cost of re-doing the entire system. Siedentopf stated that rehabbing the whole building does not make sense financially. The building would need to be brought to the new compliance codes if the entire system was going to be done. Cotter asked how many of these projects are projected prior to needing a new school. Siedentopf stated he cannot predict if other mechanical systems will fail. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Council on Aging Kitchen Equipment
Approve for $53,000
Approve for $53,000
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $53,000 by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
E-911 VoIP Telecommunications Compliance Upgrades
Approve for $57,542
Approve for $57,542
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $57,542 by Hewins, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Police laptop computers for cruisers
Approve $10,809
Approve $10,809
From the minutes
“Motion to approve $10,809 by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Modernization
Approve for $210,463.87 Fennessy noted that this would not be approved by Plymouth County due to including furniture in the request
Approve for $210,463.87 Fennessy noted that this would not be approved by Plymouth County due to including furniture in the request. He suggested voting the full amount
From the minutes
“Motion to approve for $210,463.87 by Ryan, second by Hewins Fennessy noted that this would not be approved by Plymouth County due to including furniture in the request. He suggested voting the full amount. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Open Meeting Law Complaint
Authorize Town Counsel to provide a response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated 10/12/23
Authorize Town Counsel to provide a response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated 10/12/23
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to authorize Town Counsel to provide a response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated 10/12/23, second by Ryan. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Ryan)
Request for fishing tournament
Approve: Request for fishing tournament
Approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Ryan, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hoffman)
Approve minutes of 9/5/23
Approve minutes of 9/5/23
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 9/5/23 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve minutes of 9/19/23
Approve minutes of 9/19/23
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 9/19/23 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Approve minutes of 9/26/23
Approve minutes of 9/26/23
From the minutes
“Motion to approve minutes of 9/26/23 by Ryan, second by Hewins. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Ryan, second: Hewins)
Next Meetings
Adjourn at 7:32pm
Adjourn at 7:32pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:32pm by Hoffman, second by Cotter. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
From the Carver Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and its Document Center archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Mark Townsend and Sarah Hewins from Wareham Week (January 2026); Jim Elliman from Area 58 video of the October 6, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Members without a photo show initials.
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