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November 18, 2024
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PLANNING BOARD
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn the joint meeting at 6:08PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 11-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn the joint meeting at 6:08PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 11-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
LICENSES
Approve the one day beer and wine license for the Christmas party to be held at St. John the Evangelist Church on December 22nd
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Christmas party to be held at St. John the Evangelist Church on December 22nd. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Christmas party to be held at St. John the Evangelist Church on December 22nd. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Adopt a residential factor of 0.96997%, a levy shift of 1.17 for FY2025
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of 0.96997%, a levy shift of 1.17 for FY2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew.
Yes: Dixon, Drew, Timmins, WojtasNo: Maloney
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of 0.96997%, a levy shift of 1.17 for FY2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew. Motion carries 4-1 with Clerk Maloney voting not in favor..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Not adopt an open space discount for FY2025
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board not adopt an open space discount for FY2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board not adopt an open space discount for FY2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Not adopt a residential exemption for FY2025
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board not adopt a residential exemption for FY2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board not adopt a residential exemption for FY2025. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Adopt a small commercial exemption for FY2025 to apply to the commercial property classification at a rate of 10%
MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt a small commercial exemption for FY2025 to apply to the commercial property classification at a rate of 10%. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew.
Yes: Dixon, Drew, Timmins, WojtasNo: Maloney
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Timmins that the Select Board adopt a small commercial exemption for FY2025 to apply to the commercial property classification at a rate of 10%. Seconded by Vice Chair Drew. Motion carries 4-1, with Clerk Maloney voting not in favor..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
REQUIREMENTS
Approve the first amendment to and assumption of the development agreement with UMW Residences Limited Partnership as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the first amendment to and assumption of the development agreement with UMW Residences Limited Partnership as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the first amendment to and assumption of the development agreement with UMW Residences Limited Partnership as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
UTILITY EASEMENT FOR 255 PRINCETON STREET PARCEL
Approve the utility easement for 255 Princeton St. Parcel #2 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the utility easement for 255 Princeton St. Parcel #2 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the utility easement for 255 Princeton St. Parcel #2 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARD
Approve the Town Manager's bid award for the sewer manhole lining project to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $478,500
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the sewer manhole lining project to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $478,500. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's bid award for the sewer manhole lining project to National Water Main Cleaning Company in the amount of $478,500. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Authorize the Town Manager to dissolve the Community Action Program Committee
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to authorize the Town Manager to dissolve the Community Action Program Committee. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to authorize the Town Manager to dissolve the Community Action Program Committee. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of October 28, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of October 28, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
Yes: Dixon, Drew, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: Maloney
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of October 28, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion carries 4-0-1, with Clerk Maloney abstaining..” (Motion: Drew, second: Timmins)
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of November 4, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of November 4, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of November 4, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 8:21PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney..
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 8:21PM. Seconded by Clerk Maloney.. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
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