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Cohasset Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

April 27, 2021

18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Diane Kennedy, Keri Thompson, Jack Creighton, Paul Schubert, Corey Evans

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager

Go into Executive Session Exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Go into Executive Session Exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares

The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Corey Evans voted.

From the minutes

“Motion moved by Select Member Schubert, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert- Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

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

Alternative Location for Election @ Willcutt Commons

Designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the alternative voting location for all elections through December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the alternative voting location for all elections through December 31, 2022

The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Corey Evans voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the alternative voting location for all elections through December 31, 2022, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

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

Red Lion Inn Temporary Extension of Premises/COVID

Permit the extension request of the Red Lion Inn as proposed and delineated for outdoor dining from April 28th to November 1st

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To permit the extension request of the Red Lion Inn as proposed and delineated for outdoor dining from April 28th to November 1st

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to permit the extension request of the Red Lion Inn as proposed and delineated for outdoor dining from April 28th to November 1st, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote-Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Evans)

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

Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager

Approve the outdoor dining as delineated from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. from April 28th through November 1st

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the outdoor dining as delineated from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. from April 28th through November 1st

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to approve the outdoor dining as delineated from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. from April 28th through November 1st, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton- Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Evans)

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

Recommend Article #4 Sewer Rate Restructuring to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #4 Sewer Rate Restructuring to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #4 Sewer Rate Restructuring to ATM, 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)

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

Article #5 Operating Budget

Recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATM

Yes: Evans, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATM, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)

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

Article #9 Capital Improvements Budget-Enterprise Funds

Recommend Article #9 Capital Improvements Budget-Enterprise Funds to ATM for the Lily Pond Chlorine Conversion and Lily Pond SCADA update without contingency and the Granular Activated Carbon...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #9 Capital Improvements Budget-Enterprise Funds to ATM for the Lily Pond Chlorine Conversion and Lily Pond SCADA update without contingency and the Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System with the contingency that Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring is approved

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #9 Capital Improvements Budget-Enterprise Funds to ATM for the Lily Pond Chlorine Conversion and Lily Pond SCADA update without contingency and the Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System with the contingency that Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring is approved, 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)

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

Article #16 Town Hall Renovation

Affirms its commitment to fund this project within the annual operating levy recognizing the need to fund other capital projects for all departments of the Town

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board affirms its commitment to fund this project within the annual operating levy recognizing the need to fund other capital projects for all departments of the Town

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Creighton that the Select Board affirms its commitment to fund this project within the annual operating levy recognizing the need to fund other capital projects for all departments of the Town, 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)

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

Recommend Article #16 Town Hall Renovation to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #16 Town Hall Renovation to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #16 Town Hall Renovation to ATM, 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)

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

Article #18-Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw

Recommend Article #18 Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #18 Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #18 Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw to ATM, 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)

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

Article #17 Lease of Property at Water Department for Solar

Recommend Article #17 Lease of Property at Water Department for Solar to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #17 Lease of Property at Water Department for Solar to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #17 Lease of Property at Water Department for Solar to ATM, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Evans)

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

Article #15 Treats Pond

Recommend Article #15 Treats Pond to ATM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #15 Treats Pond to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Creighton to recommend Article #15 Treats Pond to ATM, 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)

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

Final Warrant Review-Vote

Close and sign the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 24, 2021 and approve the posting and publication of it

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close and sign the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 24, 2021 and approve the posting and publication of it

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to close and sign the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 24, 2021 and approve the posting and publication of it, 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)

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

Ratify Union Contracts-Vote

Accept and ratify the contracts for AFSCME Council 93, Local 1395 Unit B, Public Works, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and ratify the contracts for AFSCME Council 93, Local 1395 Unit B, Public Works, as presented

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to accept and ratify the contracts for AFSCME Council 93, Local 1395 Unit B, Public Works, as presented, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson- Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Evans)

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

Accept and ratify the contracts for AFSCME Council 93, Local 1395 Unit A, Facilities, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and ratify the contracts for AFSCME Council 93, Local 1395 Unit A, Facilities, as presented

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to accept and ratify the contracts for AFSCME Council 93, Local 1395 Unit A, Facilities, as presented, 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)

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

Accept and ratify the contracts for SEIU Local 888 Cohasset Library Association as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and ratify the contracts for SEIU Local 888 Cohasset Library Association as presented

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Schubert to accept and ratify the contracts for SEIU Local 888 Cohasset Library Association as presented, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Evans)

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

Minutes

Approve the minutes of 3/30/2021 and 4/13/2021

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of 3/30/2021 and 4/13/2021

Yes: Evans, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the minutes of 3/30/2021 and 4/13/2021, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained from the vote until such time that the Town has proper electronic records of the meeting minutes..” (Motion: Evans, second: Schubert)

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

Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Creighton to adjourn, 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)

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

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