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August 25, 2020
25 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Kennedy, Keri Thompson, Jack Creighton, Paul Schubert, Corey Evans
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chairperson Kennedy asked for a motion to go into Executive Session for Exemption #3
Go into Executive Session for 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...
Go into Executive Session for 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 Select Member Schubert, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Pam Fahey, Health Agent
Reopen the public comment period
To reopen the public comment period
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to reopen the public comment period, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Evans)
Alternative Energy Sources Committee
Appoint Michael Schmitt and Deborah Cook to AEC as full members for a 3-year term
To appoint Michael Schmitt and Deborah Cook to AEC as full members for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Michael Schmitt and Deborah Cook to AEC as full members for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)
Appoint Tyler Thibault to AEC as a full member to fill an unexpired term until 6/30/22
To appoint Tyler Thibault to AEC as a full member to fill an unexpired term until 6/30/22
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Tyler Thibault to AEC as a full member to fill an unexpired term until 6/30/22, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)
Appoint Adam Amann to AEC as a full member to fill an unexpired term until 6/30/21
To appoint Adam Amann to AEC as a full member to fill an unexpired term until 6/30/21
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Adam Amann to AEC as a full member to fill an unexpired term until 6/30/21. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert- Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert)
Cable Advisory Committee
Appoint David Bigley and Laura Davidson Kennedy to Cable Advisory Committee as a full member for a 1-year term
To appoint David Bigley and Laura Davidson Kennedy to Cable Advisory Committee as a full member for a 1-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to appoint David Bigley and Laura Davidson Kennedy to Cable Advisory Committee as a full member for a 1-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Creighton)
Appoint Corey Evans to Cable Advisory Committee as a full member for a 1-year term
To appoint Corey Evans to Cable Advisory Committee as a full member for a 1-year term
Corey Evans recused and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Corey Evans to Cable Advisory Committee as a full member for a 1-year term, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Corey Evans recused from voting..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Russ Bonetti, Kari O'Donnell, and Tom Reardon to CPC as citizen at large position for a 3-year term
To appoint Russ Bonetti, Kari O'Donnell, and Tom Reardon to CPC as citizen at large position for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to appoint Russ Bonetti, Kari O'Donnell, and Tom Reardon to CPC as citizen at large position for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Creighton)
Conservation Commission
Appoint Eric Eisenhauer and Kathleen Berigan to Conservation Commission as full member for a 3-year term
To appoint Eric Eisenhauer and Kathleen Berigan to Conservation Commission as full member for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to appoint Eric Eisenhauer and Kathleen Berigan to Conservation Commission as full member for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Creighton)
Board of Directors Cohasset 143TV
Appoint David Bigley, Laura Davidson Kennedy, and Corey Evans to Cohasset 143TV Board of Directors for a 1-year term
To appoint David Bigley, Laura Davidson Kennedy, and Corey Evans to Cohasset 143TV Board of Directors for a 1-year term
Corey Evans recused and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint David Bigley, Laura Davidson Kennedy, and Corey Evans to Cohasset 143TV Board of Directors for a 1-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert- Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Corey Evans recused from voting..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)
Fence Viewer
Appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk as Fence Viewer for a 1-year term
To appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk as Fence Viewer for a 1-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk as Fence Viewer for a 1-year term, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton- Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)
Harbor Committee
Appoint Jeff Hartwell to the Harbor Committee as a representative from the Recreation Commission for a 3-year term
To appoint Jeff Hartwell to the Harbor Committee as a representative from the Recreation Commission for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Jeff Hartwell to the Harbor Committee as a representative from the Recreation Commission for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Appoint Matt Marr to the Harbor Committee as a Fisherman for a 3-year term
To appoint Matt Marr to the Harbor Committee as a Fisherman for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Matt Marr to the Harbor Committee as a Fisherman for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson- Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Master Plan Implementation Committee
Appoint Cassie Malatesta to MPIC as citizen at large for a 3-year term
To appoint Cassie Malatesta to MPIC as citizen at large for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Cassie Malatesta to MPIC as citizen at large for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Woody Chittick to the ZBA as a full member for a 3-year term
To appoint Woody Chittick to the ZBA as a full member for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Woody Chittick to the ZBA as a full member for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton- Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)
Town Hall Building Committee
Appoint Phil Lehr, Wayne Sawchuk, Mark Cameron, Gehrt Lubitz, Carolyn Coffey, Tucker Meehan, Josiah Stevenson and Sam Wakeman to the Town Hall Building Committee as full members for a 2-year term
To appoint Phil Lehr, Wayne Sawchuk, Mark Cameron, Gehrt Lubitz, Carolyn Coffey, Tucker Meehan, Josiah Stevenson and Sam Wakeman to the Town Hall Building Committee as full members for a 2-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Phil Lehr, Wayne Sawchuk, Mark Cameron, Gehrt Lubitz, Carolyn Coffey, Tucker Meehan, Josiah Stevenson and Sam Wakeman to the Town Hall Building Committee as full members for a 2-year term, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Schubert)
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission
Appoint Alex Vanderweil to the CCHDC as a resident for a 3-year term
To appoint Alex Vanderweil to the CCHDC as a resident for a 3-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to appoint Alex Vanderweil to the CCHDC as a resident for a 3-year term, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)
Substance Abuse Issues, Community Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity and Open & Accessible
Accept the 7 items under Goal #1 Community Health as presented tonight
To accept the 7 items under Goal #1 Community Health as presented tonight
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Keri Thompson voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to accept the 7 items under Goal #1 Community Health as presented tonight, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Thompson)
Review and Vote Economic Development Task Force (MPIC working group)
Approve the charge of the Cohasset Economic Task Force
To approve the charge of the Cohasset Economic Task Force
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Keri Thompson voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the charge of the Cohasset Economic Task Force, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)
Select Board representatives and approval of slate of candidates to the MPIC working groups
Appoint Paul Schubert as a liaison to the Affordable Housing Steering Committee
To appoint Paul Schubert as a liaison to the Affordable Housing Steering Committee
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Keri Thompson voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Paul Schubert as a liaison to the Affordable Housing Steering Committee, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)
Approve Tim Davis as representative for the MPIC for a one-year term, Diane Kennedy as representative from the Select Board for a one-year term, Mike Sardina as a Citizen-at-Large for a one-year...
To approve Tim Davis as representative for the MPIC for a one-year term, Diane Kennedy as representative from the Select Board for a one-year term, Mike Sardina as a Citizen-at-Large for a one-year term, Lauren Lind as Planning Director (ex-officio), Jason Federico as representative from Public Works Department and Robert Silvia as representative from the Public Safety Department
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Keri Thompson voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve Tim Davis as representative for the MPIC for a one-year term, Diane Kennedy as representative from the Select Board for a one-year term, Mike Sardina as a Citizen-at-Large for a one-year term, Lauren Lind as Planning Director (ex-officio), Jason Federico as representative from Public Works Department and Robert Silvia as representative from the Public Safety Department, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert- Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)
Substance Abuse Issues, Community Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity and Open & Accessible
Approve Katie Dugan as representative from the MPIC for a one-year term, Tom Callahan and Paul Colleary as Planning Board representatives for a one-year term, Jack Creighton as Select Board...
To approve Katie Dugan as representative from the MPIC for a one-year term, Tom Callahan and Paul Colleary as Planning Board representatives for a one-year term, Jack Creighton as Select Board Representative for a one-year term, Jen Oram as Assistant Director of Permits & Inspections (ex-officio) and Bob Egan as Building Commissioner (ex-officio)
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Keri Thompson voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to approve Katie Dugan as representative from the MPIC for a one-year term, Tom Callahan and Paul Colleary as Planning Board representatives for a one-year term, Jack Creighton as Select Board Representative for a one-year term, Jen Oram as Assistant Director of Permits & Inspections (ex-officio) and Bob Egan as Building Commissioner (ex-officio), seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Approve Corey Evans as representative of the Select Board for a one-year term, Amy Glasmeier as representative from the MPIC for a one-year term, and John Leffel as a Citizen-at- Large for a...
To approve Corey Evans as representative of the Select Board for a one-year term, Amy Glasmeier as representative from the MPIC for a one-year term, and John Leffel as a Citizen-at- Large for a one-year term
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Keri Thompson voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve Corey Evans as representative of the Select Board for a one-year term, Amy Glasmeier as representative from the MPIC for a one-year term, and John Leffel as a Citizen-at- Large for a one-year term, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Schubert)
Mass Works Grant–Update-Recommendation Letter
Recommend the Mass Works Grant and approve the letter of support
To recommend the Mass Works Grant and approve the letter of support
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to recommend the Mass Works Grant and approve the letter of support, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson- Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Schubert)
Substance Abuse Issues, Community Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity and Open & Accessible
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)
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