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Cohasset Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

March 27, 2018

18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Paul Schubert, Jack Keniley, Diane Kennedy, Steve Gaumer, Kevin McCarthy

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Others Present: Christopher Senior, Town Manager

Go into Executive Session Exemption #3-To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Go into Executive Session Exemption #3-To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating...

From the minutes

“motion moved by Selectman Kennedy and seconded by Selectman McCarthy. Roll Call Vote: Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Jack Keniley-Aye, Steve Gaumer-Aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: McCarthy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Come out of Executive Session and return to regular session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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From the minutes

“moved by Selectman McCarthy; seconded by Selectman Keniley: Roll Call Vote to come out of Executive Session Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Jack Keniley-Aye, Steve Gaumer-Aye..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Events

Approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18

Yes: Gaumer, Keniley, McCarthy, SchubertAbstained: Kennedy

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Kennedy abstained from the vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appointment – Veterans Graves Officer

Appoint Phil Mahoney to Veteran's Graves Officer

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Phil Mahoney to Veteran's Graves Officer

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Keniley to appoint Phil Mahoney to Veteran's Graves Officer, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Keniley, second: Gaumer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Public Comment-None

Recommend Article #8-Captial Improvements Budget

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #8-Captial Improvements Budget

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #8-Captial Improvements Budget, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Gaumer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Warrant Update & Review Large Home Review-Town Planner Peter Matchak and Chairman of Planning Board Clark Brewer reviewe

Recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting

Yes: Keniley, Kennedy, McCarthy, SchubertNo: Gaumer

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-1. Selectman Gaumer voted against..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Large Home Review-Town Planner Peter Matchak and Chairman of Planning Board Clark Brewer

Recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting

Yes: Keniley, Kennedy, McCarthy, SchubertAbstained: Gaumer

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Gaumer abstained from the vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #5-Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2018

Recommend Article #5 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #5 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article #5 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Gaumer; the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Gaumer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #10-Departmental Revolving Funds

Recommend Article #10 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #10 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #10 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #13-Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability

Recommend Article #13 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #13 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #13 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #14-Additional Real Estate Exemptions

Recommend Article #14 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #14 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #14 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #15-POW Excise Exemption

Recommend Article #15 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #15 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article #15 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: McCarthy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #22-General Bylaw Amendment Article for Prohibition of Marijuana Establishments

Recommend Article #22 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #22 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Keniley to recommend Article #22 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Keniley, second: Kennedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #23-Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article for Prohibition of Marijuana Establishments

Recommend Article #23 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #23 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #23 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Article #24-Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article to Extend Temporary Moratorium

Recommend Article #24 to Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #24 to Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to recommend Article #24 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Keniley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to Place Debt Exclusion on the ATM Election Ballot

Place the debt exclusion on the Annual Town Election Ballot as follows: Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two-and-a-half, so called, the amounts...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the debt exclusion on the Annual Town Election Ballot as follows: Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two-and-a-half, so called, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the bonds to be issued in order to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the creation of detailed engineered design and construction plans, the conducting of a bidding process, and the reconstruction and addition to Town Hall, as authorized at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting? The motion

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to place the debt exclusion on the Annual Town Election Ballot as follows: Shall the Town of Cohasset be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two-and-a-half, so called, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the bonds to be issued in order to be expended by the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the creation of detailed engineered design and construction plans, the conducting of a bidding process, and the reconstruction and addition to Town Hall, as authorized at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting? The motion was seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: McCarthy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the minutes of 3/15/18

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of 3/15/18

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the minutes of 3/15/18, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Keniley, second: Kennedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Cohasset Road Race and the Health & Recreation Fair. Congratulations to all involved

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: Kennedy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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