MassVoter.com← Cohasset Select BoardCohasset Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 9, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diane Kennedy, Keri Thompson, Jack Creighton, Paul Schubert, Corey Evans
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jack Creighton arrived late (6:40 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Move the Small Business Regional Grant to the next item on the agenda
To move the Small Business Regional Grant to the next item on the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to move the Small Business Regional Grant to the next item on the agenda, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Thompson)
Authorize the Chair to sign off on a letter of support for the Small Business Regional Grant
To authorize the Chair to sign off on a letter of support for the Small Business Regional Grant
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to authorize the Chair to sign off on a letter of support for the Small Business Regional Grant, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)
Appoint Paul Kierce to the Sewer Commission to fill an unexpired term until June 2021
To appoint Paul Kierce to the Sewer Commission to fill an unexpired term until June 2021
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to appoint Paul Kierce to the Sewer Commission to fill an unexpired term until June 2021, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye, Bill McGowan-Aye, Wayne Sawchuk-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Approve the reallocation of existing funds totaling $35,550 with the understanding that the Town will visit the need for improvement in the Hammond Street area for transportation related improvements
To approve the reallocation of existing funds totaling $35,550 with the understanding that the Town will visit the need for improvement in the Hammond Street area for transportation related improvements
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the reallocation of existing funds totaling $35,550 with the understanding that the Town will visit the need for improvement in the Hammond Street area for transportation related improvements, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Evans)
Accept the proposed language changes to the bylaw
To accept the proposed language changes to the bylaw
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to accept the proposed language changes to the bylaw, 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)
Agree to the Harbor Subcommittee Infrastructure Working Group charge with the wordsmithing as discussed
To agree to the Harbor Subcommittee Infrastructure Working Group charge with the wordsmithing as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to agree to the Harbor Subcommittee Infrastructure Working Group charge with the wordsmithing as discussed, 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)
Move forward on the proposal for the Youth Center
To move forward on the proposal for the Youth Center
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to move forward on the proposal for the Youth Center seconded 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)
They approve in principle the expenditure of $50,000 of town funds to fund the initial startup
That they approve in principle the expenditure of $50,000 of town funds to fund the initial startup
From the minutes
“Moton by Select Member Creighton that they approve in principle the expenditure of $50,000 of town funds to fund the initial startup, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)
Make a determination that the financial interest disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from Town Counsel...
To make a determination that the financial interest disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from Town Counsel and further to authorize the Chair to sign the form on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to make a determination that the financial interest disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from Town Counsel and further to authorize the Chair to sign the form on behalf of the Select Board, 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)
Approve the contract for Finance Director Don Piatt
To approve the contract for Finance Director Don Piatt
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to approve the contract for Finance Director Don Piatt, 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)
Approve the Cohasset Police NEPBA contract for one-year
To approve the Cohasset Police NEPBA contract for one-year
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the Cohasset Police NEPBA contract for one-year, 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)
Town Manager Update-Proposed funding for Sandy Beach Parking Lot Management
Approve the minutes of 1/25/2021 and 1/26/2021
To approve the minutes of 1/25/2021 and 1/26/2021
Yes: Evans, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the minutes of 1/25/2021 and 1/26/2021, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Select Member Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Evans, second: Schubert)
Approval of Minutes-Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the minutes of 1/25/2021 and
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton 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: Creighton, second: Schubert)
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