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April 5, 2022
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Keri Thompson, Corey Evans, Jean Healey Dippold, Diane Kennedy, Jack Creighton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
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From the minutes
“Motion moved by Diane Kennedy, seconded by Jean Healey Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 3/29/2022
To approve the minutes of 3/29/2022
Yes: Dippold, Evans, Kennedy, ThompsonNo: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the minutes of 3/29/2022, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Nay, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)
License/Permits/Events-Vote to waive fee for South Shore EcoFest
Waive $115 application/event fees for South Shore EcoFest
To waive $115 application/event fees for South Shore EcoFest
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Dippold to waive $115 application/event fees for South Shore EcoFest, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Creighton)
ARPA Funding-Paul Pratt Memorial Library Roof-Vote to Approve
Approve $210,000 from ARPA Funding for the Paul Pratt Memorial Library roof less any money from CPC
To approve $210,000 from ARPA Funding for the Paul Pratt Memorial Library roof less any money from CPC
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve $210,000 from ARPA Funding for the Paul Pratt Memorial Library roof less any money from CPC, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #4-Operating Budget
Recommend Article 4-Operating Budget to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 4-Operating Budget to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 4-Operating Budget to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #5-Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
Recommend Article 5 to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 5 to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 5 to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Article #6-Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2022
Recommend Article 6 Supplemental Appropriations to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 6 Supplemental Appropriations to Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Creighton, Dippold, Kennedy, ThompsonAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to recommend Article 6 Supplemental Appropriations to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Corey Evans abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Article #7-Stabilization and other Special Funds
Recommend Article 7 Stabilization and other Special Funds to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 7 Stabilization and other Special Funds to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 7 Stabilization and other Special Funds to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Article #8-Capital Improvements Budget
Recommend Article 8 Capital Improvements Budget to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 8 Capital Improvements Budget to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to recommend Article 8 Capital Improvements Budget to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)
Article #9-Creation of Revolving Fund for After-hours Building Inspections
Recommend Article 9 Creation of Revolving Fund for After-hours Building Inspections
To recommend Article 9 Creation of Revolving Fund for After-hours Building Inspections
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 9 Creation of Revolving Fund for After-hours Building Inspections, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Article #10-Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits
Recommend Article 10 Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 10 Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 10 Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #11-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost
Recommend Article 11 Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 11 Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 11 Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #12-Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability
Recommend Article 12 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 12 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 12 Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 Liability to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #13-Additional Real Estate Exemptions-Annual Renewal
Recommend Article 13 Additional Real Estate Exemptions-Annual Renewal to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 13 Additional Real Estate Exemptions-Annual Renewal to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 13 Additional Real Estate Exemptions-Annual Renewal to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Article #14-Community Preservation Committee
Recommend Article 14 Community Preservation Committee to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 14 Community Preservation Committee to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 14 Community Preservation Committee to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Article #15-Town Hall Building request for $200,000 to hire a CM at Risk for Town Hall Project
Recommend Article 15 Town Hall Building request for $200,000 to hire a CM at Risk for Town Hall Project
To recommend Article 15 Town Hall Building request for $200,000 to hire a CM at Risk for Town Hall Project
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 15 Town Hall Building request for $200,000 to hire a CM at Risk for Town Hall Project, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #17-Alternative Energy Committee-Grant Support for Microgrid
Take Article 17 off the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting for further development
To take Article 17 off the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting for further development
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to take Article 17 off the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting for further development, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Article #18-Water Department-GAC Filter-SRF Authorization
Recommend Article 18 Water Department-GAC-Filter-SRF Authorization to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article 18 Water Department-GAC-Filter-SRF Authorization to Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article 18 Water Department-GAC-Filter-SRF Authorization to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Article #14-Community Preservation Committee-Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend
Move the article for Remote Participation to Article #5 on the Warrant for ATM
To move the article for Remote Participation to Article #5 on the Warrant for ATM
Yes: Dippold, EvansNo: Creighton, Kennedy, Thompson
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Dippold to move the article for Remote Participation to Article #5 on the Warrant for ATM, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Nay, Corey Evans- Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Nay, Keri Thompson-Nay..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Evans)
Close and sign the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, and approve the posting and publication of it
To close and sign the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, and approve the posting and publication of it
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to close and sign the warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 2, 2022, and approve the posting and publication of it, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Dippold)
Topics not reasonably anticipated within 48 hrs-Arbor Day Proclamation-Vote to Sign
Approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and sign it
To approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and sign it
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and sign it, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Kennedy)
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior stated the Town received a grant for $188,600 from Green
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Evans)
From the Cohasset Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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