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November 21, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the application for a Class II auto dealer's license to accommodate 120 vehicles on the premises of Drum Hill Auto Sales located at 123 Princeton St
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a Class II auto dealer's license to accommodate 120 vehicles on the premises of Drum Hill Auto Sales located at 123 Princeton St. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the application for a Class II auto dealer's license to accommodate 120 vehicles on the premises of Drum Hill Auto Sales located at 123 Princeton St. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
CONTINUATION OF TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Adopt a residential tax rate of .96458
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adopt a residential tax rate of .96458. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas.
Yes: Lefebvre, WojtasNo: Carota, Dixon, Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adopt a residential tax rate of .96458. Seconded by Board Member Wojtas. Motion failed 2-3, with Board Members Lefebvre and Wojtas in favor, all others opposed..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Wojtas)
Adopt a residential tax rate of .96275
MOTION: by Board Member Carota to adopt a residential tax rate of .96275. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Yes: Carota, Dixon, TimminsNo: Lefebvre, Wojtas
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Carota to adopt a residential tax rate of .96275. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 3-2, with Chair Timmins and Board Members Dixon and Carota in favor; Board Members Lefebvre and Wojtas opposed..” (Motion: Carota, second: Dixon)
Not to adopt a residential tax exemption
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre not to adopt a residential tax exemption. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre not to adopt a residential tax exemption. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Adopt a small commercial tax exemption of 10%
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adopt a small commercial tax exemption of 10%. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adopt a small commercial tax exemption of 10%. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Not to adopt an open space discount
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre not to adopt an open space discount. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre not to adopt an open space discount. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Appoint both Mr. Bergstrom and Mr. Walton as members of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2025
MOTION: by Board Member Carota to appoint both Mr. Bergstrom and Mr. Walton as members of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Lefebvre.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Carota to appoint both Mr. Bergstrom and Mr. Walton as members of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for an unexpired three-year term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Lefebvre. Motion passed 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Carota, second: Lefebvre)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board special meeting minutes of November 3, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board special meeting minutes of November 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board special meeting minutes of November 3, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of November 7, 2022
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of November 7, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of November 7, 2022. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:47PM, not to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with a) the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union; b) the...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:47PM, not to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with a) the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union; b) the Public Safety Dispatchers Union; c) the Police Patrol Union; and d) the Fire Fighters Union. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Chair Timmins: aye Vice Chair Lefebvre: aye Clerk Dixon: aye Board Member Carota: aye Board Member Wojtas: aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Lefebvre to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:47PM, not to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with a) the Police Superior Officers (Sergeants) Union; b) the Public Safety Dispatchers Union; c) the Police Patrol Union; and d) the Fire Fighters Union. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll Call Vote: Chair Timmins: aye Vice Chair Lefebvre: aye Clerk Dixon: aye Board Member Carota: aye Board Member Wojtas: aye Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Dixon)
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