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October 15, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. Consider Acceptance of Memorial Bench Donation at Seaside Links Golf Course
Accept the donation of a bench to be placed at Seaside Links Golf Course
To accept the donation of a bench to be placed at Seaside Links Golf Course
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the donation of a bench to be placed at Seaside Links Golf Course Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Approve and sign the 2024 State (Presidential) Election Warrant
To approve and sign the 2024 State (Presidential) Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve and sign the 2024 State (Presidential) Election Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
C. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License; Paint and Sip Event to Benefit the
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Patti Smith of The Sampson Fund for Saturday October 26, 2024 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at 82 Meetinghouse Road
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Patti Smith of The Sampson Fund for Saturday October 26, 2024 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at 82 Meetinghouse Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Patti Smith of The Sampson Fund for Saturday October 26, 2024 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at 82 Meetinghouse Road. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
E. Consider Donation of Road Plates (Continued from 9/24/24) – Director of Natural
Approve the negotiating position with the language “arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated here in” on the first sentence
To approve the negotiating position with the language “arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated here in” on the first sentence
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to approve the negotiating position with the language “arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated here in” on the first sentence. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
G. Consider Amending the Town’s Budget and Financial Management Policies to
Approve the proposed amendment to the Town’s budget and financial management polices to limit the ability of the Town when borrowing money to exclude debt under Proposition 2 ½ in reliance on a...
To approve the proposed amendment to the Town’s budget and financial management polices to limit the ability of the Town when borrowing money to exclude debt under Proposition 2 ½ in reliance on a ballot question approval that occurs at an election that precedes Town Meeting action to authorize the proposed borrowing
Yes: Metters, NicastroNo: Davis, Dykens, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the proposed amendment to the Town’s budget and financial management polices to limit the ability of the Town when borrowing money to exclude debt under Proposition 2 ½ in reliance on a ballot question approval that occurs at an election that precedes Town Meeting action to authorize the proposed borrowing. Second: Mr. Dykens The Board had further discussion on the circumstances for the two previous Special Town meetings that this amendment would apply to. Some members of the Board did not feel that Special Town Meeting was abused. A question was asked about the language of an issue of financial exigency. Exigency is a broader term that includes emergencies and urgencies. Some members of the Board stated that there are a lot of philosophical elements involved in this matter. The recommendation of the Finance Committee lends weight in the opinion of some members of the Select Board. Other members of the Board felt that the Finance Committee members who opposed the amendment provided strong arguments against the proposed amendment during their meeting and that the proposed amendment is not financial policy but more procedural. It was stated that the amendment is not a limitation. It is a statement of philosophy and the example of the town meeting attendance being diminished by a storm would fall under urgency to call a special town meeting. Discussion returned to the Town Counsel comments. A member of the Board took issue with the opinion provided by Town Counsel stating that it contained a gratuitous policy observation. Town Counsel is not a department head and it was considered inappropriate for Town Counsel to offer that as a consultant. Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: no The motion failed in a vote of 2-3-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
H. Consider Amending Meeting Public Participation Policy – Select Board Member
Amend the policy to return to the old standards and procedures
To amend the policy to return to the old standards and procedures
Yes: Metters, NicastroNo: Davis, Dykens, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to amend the policy to return to the old standards and procedures. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: no The motion failed 2-3-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
J. Committees/Boards/Commissions Annual Review
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
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