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Cohasset Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

May 24, 2022

11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jack Creighton, Jean Healey Dippold, Paul Grady, Diane Kennedy, Corey Evans

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Re-Organization of the Select Board

Elect the chair (nominees: Jack Creighton and Corey Evans)

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To nominate Jack Creighton as Chair.

Choice vote between two nominees. The minutes record: Jean Healey Dippold voted for Jack Creighton, Jack Creighton voted for Jack Creighton, Paul Grady voted for Jack Creighton, Diane Kennedy voted for Corey Evans, Corey Evans voted for Corey Evans. Jack Creighton became chair.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Dippold to nominate Jack Creighton as Chair. Motion by Select Member Kennedy to nominate Corey Evans as Chair. Mr. Creighton and Mr. Evans briefly spoke about their vision for the year. Roll Call Vote: Jean Healey Dippold voted for Jack Creigh.” (Motion: Dippold)

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

Nominate Jean Healey Dippold as Vice Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Jean Healey Dippold as Vice Chair.

Diane Kennedy also nominated Corey Evans, who declined. The minutes record "Roll Call Vote for Jean Healey Dippold for Vice Chair; All aye."

From the minutes

“Paul Grady nominated Jean Healey Dippold as Vice Chair. Diane Kennedy nominated Corey Evans as Vice Chair. Mr. Evans declined the nomination. Roll Call Vote for Jean Healey Dippold for Vice Chair; All aye. Jean Healey Dippold nominated Paul Grady as Cler.” (Motion: Grady)

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

Nominate Paul Grady as Clerk

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Paul Grady as Clerk

From the minutes

“Jean Healey Dippold nominated Paul Grady as Clerk. Roll Call Vote for Paul Grady as Clerk: All aye..” (Motion: Dippold)

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

Licenses/Permits/Events-Transient Vendor License-Zack's Ice Cream, Del's Lemonade, and Nona's Ice Cream

Approve the transient vendor licenses for Zack's Ice Cream, Del's Lemonade and Nona's Ice Cream as requested

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transient vendor licenses for Zack's Ice Cream, Del's Lemonade and Nona's Ice Cream as requested

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Dippold to approve the transient vendor licenses for Zack's Ice Cream, Del's Lemonade and Nona's Ice Cream as requested, seconded by Select Member Grady. Chief Quigley stated the vendors need to submit a state permit from their local police department as well. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Grady)

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

One-day Liquor License-Friends of Holly Hill Farm

Approve the one-day liquor license for Friends of Holly Hill Farm for 6/11/2022 and 6/25/2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day liquor license for Friends of Holly Hill Farm for 6/11/2022 and 6/25/2022

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the one-day liquor license for Friends of Holly Hill Farm for 6/11/2022 and 6/25/2022, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Grady)

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

Event Application-Farmer's Market

Approve the Farmer's Market from 6/2/2022 through 10/6/2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Farmer's Market from 6/2/2022 through 10/6/2022

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the Farmer's Market from 6/2/2022 through 10/6/2022, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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Approve the entertainment for the Farmer's Market on 6/2/2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the entertainment for the Farmer's Market on 6/2/2022

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the entertainment for the Farmer's Market on 6/2/2022, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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

Approval of BAN Sale—Borrowing $950,000 for the Town Hall Design and Treats Pond-

I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 8, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

; I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 8, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $1,880,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated June 17, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $2,024,548.85 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on October 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Year Amount Rate 2021 $445,000 4.00% 2022 420,000 4.00 2023 365,000 4.00 2024 330,000 4.00 2025 320,000 4.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 26, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated June 3, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a me

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady; I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held June 8, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $1,880,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated June 17, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $2,024,548.85 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on October 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Year Amount Rate 2021 $445,000 4.00% 2022 420,000 4.00 2023 365,000 4.00 2024 330,000 4.00 2025 320,000 4.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 26, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated June 3, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended, further suspended, supplemented or modified by the Executive Order of the Governor of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, §20 dated March 12, 2020. Motion was seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady)

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

Vote to Approve-Police Chief Contract

Affirm the three-year contract for Police Chief Quigley as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To affirm the three-year contract for Police Chief Quigley as presented

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to affirm the three-year contract for Police Chief Quigley as presented, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Grady)

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

Fire Chief Contract

Affirm the three-year contract for Fire Chief John Dockray

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To affirm the three-year contract for Fire Chief John Dockray

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Dippold to affirm the three-year contract for Fire Chief John Dockray, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Grady)

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

Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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

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