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May 6, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the wine and malt beverages restaurant license for Doty's Diner located at 7 Summer St. Unit 25
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the wine and malt beverages restaurant license for Doty's Diner located at 7 Summer St. Unit 25. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the wine and malt beverages restaurant license for Doty's Diner located at 7 Summer St. Unit 25. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the transfer of the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Ookanobo Inc. dba Nobo Restaurant from Yu Restaurant Group as presented and to include the non-live entertainment license
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the transfer of the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Ookanobo Inc. dba Nobo Restaurant from Yu Restaurant Group as presented and to include the non-live entertainment license. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the transfer of the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Ookanobo Inc. dba Nobo Restaurant from Yu Restaurant Group as presented and to include the non-live entertainment license. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Continue the Public Hearing for the local initiative project for the proposed affordable housing project at 243 Riverneck Rd. to June 24, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to continue the Public Hearing for the local initiative project for the proposed affordable housing project at 243 Riverneck Rd. to June 24, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to continue the Public Hearing for the local initiative project for the proposed affordable housing project at 243 Riverneck Rd. to June 24, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
PROPOSED REVISON TO SELECT BOARD'S LOCAL INITIATIVE POLICY
Approve the proposed revisions to the Select Board Local Initiative Policy as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the proposed revisions to the Select Board Local Initiative Policy as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the proposed revisions to the Select Board Local Initiative Policy as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
EARMARK REQUESTS FOR STATE SENATE'S PROPOSED FY25 STATE OPERATING BUDGET
Authorize the Town Manager to submit an earmark for the state's Senate proposed FY25 operating budget for a tree and invasive species inventory and management plan
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to authorize the Town Manager to submit an earmark for the state's Senate proposed FY25 operating budget for a tree and invasive species inventory and management plan. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to authorize the Town Manager to submit an earmark for the state's Senate proposed FY25 operating budget for a tree and invasive species inventory and management plan. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's bid award for the strategic plan consulting services to Berry Dunn as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the strategic plan consulting services to Berry Dunn as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the strategic plan consulting services to Berry Dunn as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the Town Manager's bid award for the DPW drainage improvements as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the DPW drainage improvements as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the DPW drainage improvements as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa Marrone as the Human Resources Director
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa Marrone as the Human Resources Director. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa Marrone as the Human Resources Director. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the list for the school building committee for the Colonel Moses Parker middle school but with the addition of John Sousa
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the list for the school building committee for the Colonel Moses Parker middle school but with the addition of John Sousa. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the list for the school building committee for the Colonel Moses Parker middle school but with the addition of John Sousa. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the meeting minutes of April 4, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 22, 2024 with amendments as noted
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the meeting minutes of April 4, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 22, 2024 with amendments as noted. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the meeting minutes of April 4, 2024, April 8, 2024 and April 22, 2024 with amendments as noted. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 8:25PM. Seconded by Board Member Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 8:25PM. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
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