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August 24, 2021
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Keri Thompson, Corey Evans, Jean Healey Dippold, Diane Kennedy, Jack Creighton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board Committee Interviews/Appointments-Zoning Board of Appeals-Appointment
Re-appoint Lee Darst to ZBA for a three-year term as Associate Member
To re-appoint Lee Darst to ZBA for a three-year term as Associate Member
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to re-appoint Lee Darst to ZBA for a three-year term as Associate Member, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Registrar of Voters-Ronald Goodwin-Appointment
Re-appoint Ron Goodwin for Registrar of Voters for a three-year term
To re-appoint Ron Goodwin for Registrar of Voters for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to re-appoint Ron Goodwin for Registrar of Voters for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Kennedy)
Zoning Working Group-Vote of Updated Charge
Approve the updated charge for the Zoning Working Group as presented
To approve the updated charge for the Zoning Working Group as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the updated charge for the Zoning Working Group as presented, seconded Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)
Appoint Cassie Malatesta to the MPIC representative to the Zoning Working Group
To appoint Cassie Malatesta to the MPIC representative to the Zoning Working Group
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Cassie Malatesta to the MPIC representative to the Zoning Working Group, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. The Board suggested that Ms. Malatesta should contact the State Ethics Commission to discuss what the guidelines should be regarding recusal on issues with conflict of interest as it relates her work as a developer. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Kennedy)
Conservation Commission-Appointments
Appoint Tom Bell, Chris MacFarlane, and William Ashton to Conservation Commission as full members for three-year terms, and Chris McIntyre as associate member for a one-year term
To appoint Tom Bell, Chris MacFarlane, and William Ashton to Conservation Commission as full members for three-year terms, and Chris McIntyre as associate member for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to appoint Tom Bell, Chris MacFarlane, and William Ashton to Conservation Commission as full members for three-year terms, and Chris McIntyre as associate member for a one-year term, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Dippold)
Community Preservation Committee-Housing Authority Representative-Virginia Najmi
Formally acknowledge that the agenda was amended, and the appointment was added to the public agenda
To formally acknowledge that the agenda was amended, and the appointment was added to the public agenda
Yes: Dippold, Evans, Kennedy, ThompsonNo: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to formally acknowledge that the agenda was amended, and the appointment was added to the public agenda, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, Jack Creighton-Nay, Corey Evans-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Appoint Virginia Najmi to the CPC as the Housing Authority Representative
To appoint Virginia Najmi to the CPC as the Housing Authority Representative
Yes: Dippold, Evans, Kennedy, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Virginia Najmi to the CPC as the Housing Authority Representative, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote, Corey Evans-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained as he doesn't think it was posted correctly..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)
Stop Sign Howard Gleason-Approval
Install a stop sign on the southbound Atlantic Avenue near the intersection of Howard Gleason Road. The exact location of the sign is to be determined by the DPW, while keeping proper safety...
To install a stop sign on the southbound Atlantic Avenue near the intersection of Howard Gleason Road. The exact location of the sign is to be determined by the DPW, while keeping proper safety regulations around the blind curve in consideration
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Dippold to install a stop sign on the southbound Atlantic Avenue near the intersection of Howard Gleason Road. The exact location of the sign is to be determined by the DPW, while keeping proper safety regulations around the blind curve in consideration, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Evans)
Approval of Legal Contracts-KP Law, James Lampke, Clifford & Kenny
Approve the contracts for Clifford & Kenney and James Lampke as presented
To approve the contracts for Clifford & Kenney and James Lampke as presented
Yes: Dippold, Evans, Kennedy, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the contracts for Clifford & Kenney and James Lampke as presented, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, Corey Evans-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained and stated the town was not aware that the Select Board was voting on new town counsel or reappointing the existing counsel..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Special Town Meeting-Set Date-December 13, 2021
Set December 13, 2021, for Special Town Meeting
To set December 13, 2021, for Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to set December 13, 2021, for Special Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 7/13/2021, 7/27/2021 and 8/3/2021
To approve the minutes of 7/13/2021, 7/27/2021 and 8/3/2021
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the minutes of 7/13/2021, 7/27/2021 and 8/3/2021, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye. Select Member Creighton stated he will abstain from voting until such a time that there is an electronic record of the meetings..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Kennedy)
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