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January 9, 2018
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Paul Schubert, Jack Keniley, Diane Kennedy, Steve Gaumer, Kevin McCarthy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Set Date for Annual Town Elections
Set Annual Town Elections for Saturday, May 12, 2018 for which the polls will be open from 8 a
Set Annual Town Elections for Saturday, May 12, 2018 for which the polls will be open from 8 a
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Selectman Keniley, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Keniley, second: McCarthy)
Others Present: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Adopts the Town Hall Renovation Advisory Committee as a Selectmen's committee, rename to the Cohasset Town Hall Building Committee, affirm the work they have done and charge them with continuing...
That the Board of Selectman adopts the Town Hall Renovation Advisory Committee as a Selectmen's committee, rename to the Cohasset Town Hall Building Committee, affirm the work they have done and charge them with continuing to move the project forward consistent with the goals the Board will adopt
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Gaumer that the Board of Selectman adopts the Town Hall Renovation Advisory Committee as a Selectmen's committee, rename to the Cohasset Town Hall Building Committee, affirm the work they have done and charge them with continuing to move the project forward consistent with the goals the Board will adopt, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: Keniley)
The Town Manager is charged with developing a financing plan for the project that is consistent with the 10-year capital plan
That the Town Manager is charged with developing a financing plan for the project that is consistent with the 10-year capital plan
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy that the Town Manager is charged with developing a financing plan for the project that is consistent with the 10-year capital plan, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)
Is committed to presenting to Town Meeting a Town Hall building project and using best efforts to bring the project forward for approval at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting
That the Board of Selectmen is committed to presenting to Town Meeting a Town Hall building project and using best efforts to bring the project forward for approval at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy that the Board of Selectmen is committed to presenting to Town Meeting a Town Hall building project and using best efforts to bring the project forward for approval at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)
Town Hall should be a safe, functional, flexible and accessible space which will meet the needs of Cohasset's committee structure and administrative staff for the next several decades
That Town Hall should be a safe, functional, flexible and accessible space which will meet the needs of Cohasset's committee structure and administrative staff for the next several decades
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy that Town Hall should be a safe, functional, flexible and accessible space which will meet the needs of Cohasset's committee structure and administrative staff for the next several decades, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)
1. Motion by Selectman McCarthy that Town Hall should be a safe, functional, flexible and
Town hall should remain on the town common at 41 Highland Avenue
That town hall should remain on the town common at 41 Highland Avenue
Yes: Gaumer, Keniley, Kennedy, SchubertNo: McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Gaumer that town hall should remain on the town common at 41 Highland Avenue, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-1. Selectman McCarthy voted against..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: Keniley)
Highland Avenue, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-1. Selectman McCarthy
The Town values the 1857 historic structure and its auditorium space, and seeks to restore and preserve it for future generations as a center of civic, cultural and community activities
That the Town values the 1857 historic structure and its auditorium space, and seeks to restore and preserve it for future generations as a center of civic, cultural and community activities
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy that the Town values the 1857 historic structure and its auditorium space, and seeks to restore and preserve it for future generations as a center of civic, cultural and community activities, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: McCarthy)
3. Motion by Selectman Kennedy that the Town values the 1857 historic structure and its
The Town seeks community partners in the restoration of the 1857 historic structure and utilization of the historic auditorium, including financial assistance from private foundations and citizens
That the Town seeks community partners in the restoration of the 1857 historic structure and utilization of the historic auditorium, including financial assistance from private foundations and citizens
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Gaumer that the Town seeks community partners in the restoration of the 1857 historic structure and utilization of the historic auditorium, including financial assistance from private foundations and citizens, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: McCarthy)
The budget for town hall will be reasonable, prudent and consistent with the 10 year capital plan
That the budget for town hall will be reasonable, prudent and consistent with the 10 year capital plan
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy that the budget for town hall will be reasonable, prudent and consistent with the 10 year capital plan, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: McCarthy)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of 12/12/17
To approve the minutes of 12/12/17
The minutes give only the count (4-0), not how each member voted; 5 members are recorded as present.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 12/12/17, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-0..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)
Selectman Kennedy reminded everyone of the MMA 2018 Annual Conference & Trade show next
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gaumer)
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