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Cohasset Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

July 12, 2022

17 recorded votes, 1 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

Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager

Go into Executive Session Exemption #3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Go into Executive Session Exemption #3 To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of...

From the minutes

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

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

FY22 Year End Transfers

Approve the FY22 Year End Transfers totaling $734,000 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the FY22 Year End Transfers totaling $734,000 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the FY22 Year End Transfers totaling $734,000 as presented, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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

Treats Pond-Easements

Approve the easement for 79 Atlantic Ave.-Sullivan, 87 Atlantic Ave.-Greaney, 91 Atlantic Ave.-Dewey, 95 Atlantic Ave.-Sceery, and Atlantic Ave.-Parcel F4 31 021C-Park

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the easement for 79 Atlantic Ave.-Sullivan, 87 Atlantic Ave.-Greaney, 91 Atlantic Ave.-Dewey, 95 Atlantic Ave.-Sceery, and Atlantic Ave.-Parcel F4 31 021C-Park

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Dippold to approve the easement for 79 Atlantic Ave.-Sullivan, 87 Atlantic Ave.-Greaney, 91 Atlantic Ave.-Dewey, 95 Atlantic Ave.-Sceery, and Atlantic Ave.-Parcel F4 31 021C-Park, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Evans)

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

Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager

Direct Chris Senior to convene a group consisting of Chair and Vice Chair of Select Board, Advisory, Capital, School Committee and Chair of Sewer and Water to meet with a goal of trying to put...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To direct Chris Senior to convene a group consisting of Chair and Vice Chair of Select Board, Advisory, Capital, School Committee and Chair of Sewer and Water to meet with a goal of trying to put some structure, process, recommendations, and next steps

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Evans to direct Chris Senior to convene a group consisting of Chair and Vice Chair of Select Board, Advisory, Capital, School Committee and Chair of Sewer and Water to meet with a goal of trying to put some structure, process, recommendations, and next steps, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Grady)

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

Roads & Sidewalks

Ask the Town Manager and staff including Lauren Lind to draft a letter to Representative Meschino about the important infrastructure projects in Cohasset relative to the Forward Act

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ask the Town Manager and staff including Lauren Lind to draft a letter to Representative Meschino about the important infrastructure projects in Cohasset relative to the Forward Act

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to ask the Town Manager and staff including Lauren Lind to draft a letter to Representative Meschino about the important infrastructure projects in Cohasset relative to the Forward Act, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Grady)

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

Licenses/Permits/Events-Cohasset Historical Society-One-Day Entertainment

Approve the one-day entertainment license for the Cohasset Historical Clambake on 9/10/2022

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day entertainment license for the Cohasset Historical Clambake on 9/10/2022

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the one-day entertainment license for the Cohasset Historical Clambake on 9/10/2022, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Dippold)

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

Change of Manger-Split Rock Social

Approve the Change of Manager for Split Rock Social to Wesley Baltzer

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Change of Manager for Split Rock Social to Wesley Baltzer

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Dippold to approve the Change of Manager for Split Rock Social to Wesley Baltzer, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Grady)

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

Safe Harbor-International Overdose Awareness Day

Approve the application for Safe Harbor International Overdose Awareness Day on the Town Common on Wednesday, August 31st

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for Safe Harbor International Overdose Awareness Day on the Town Common on Wednesday, August 31st

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Evans to approve the application for Safe Harbor International Overdose Awareness Day on the Town Common on Wednesday, August 31st, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Grady)

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

Zoning Bylaw Working Group Update

Approve the proposed revised charge for the Zoning Bylaw Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the proposed revised charge for the Zoning Bylaw Committee

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Dippold to approve the proposed revised charge for the Zoning Bylaw Committee, seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Kennedy)

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

Appoint Tom Callahan, Jack Creighton, Clark Brewer, and Cassie Malatesta to the Zoning Bylaw Committee for a three-year term

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Tom Callahan, Jack Creighton, Clark Brewer, and Cassie Malatesta to the Zoning Bylaw Committee for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Tom Callahan, Jack Creighton, Clark Brewer, and Cassie Malatesta to the Zoning Bylaw Committee for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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

Board/Committee Interviews/Appointments- Zoning Bylaw Committee Charge-Election Workers

Appoint David Farrag and Terese D'Urso to Board of Registrars for a three-year term

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint David Farrag and Terese D'Urso to Board of Registrars for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint David Farrag and Terese D'Urso to Board of Registrars for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)

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

Appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk as Fence Viewer for a one-year term

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk as Fence Viewer for a one-year term

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Glenn Pratt and Annette Sawchuk as Fence Viewer for a one-year term, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)

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

Appoint Jackie Dormitzer and Megan Elder for a three-year term, and Jill Crafts for a one-year term (to fill unexpired term)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jackie Dormitzer and Megan Elder for a three-year term, and Jill Crafts for a one-year term (to fill unexpired term)

The minutes name Diane Kennedy as both mover and seconder.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Jackie Dormitzer and Megan Elder for a three-year term, and Jill Crafts for a one-year term (to fill unexpired term), seconded by Select Member Kennedy. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Kennedy)

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

Appoint Mark Cameron, Carolyn Coffey, Philip A. Lehr, Gerhard W. Lubitz, Tucker Meehan, Wayne Sawchuk, and Josiah Stevenson to Town Hall Building Committee for a one-year term

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mark Cameron, Carolyn Coffey, Philip A. Lehr, Gerhard W. Lubitz, Tucker Meehan, Wayne Sawchuk, and Josiah Stevenson to Town Hall Building Committee for a one-year term

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Mark Cameron, Carolyn Coffey, Philip A. Lehr, Gerhard W. Lubitz, Tucker Meehan, Wayne Sawchuk, and Josiah Stevenson to Town Hall Building Committee for a one-year term, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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

Appoint Charlie Higginson as a Full Member, Michael Dickey as Associate Member and Matthew Watkins as Associate Member for three-year terms

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Charlie Higginson as a Full Member, Michael Dickey as Associate Member and Matthew Watkins as Associate Member for three-year terms

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to appoint Charlie Higginson as a Full Member, Michael Dickey as Associate Member and Matthew Watkins as Associate Member for three-year terms, seconded by Select Member Dippold. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Dippold)

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

Approval of Minutes

Approve the minutes of 5/10/2022, 5/24/2022, 6/6/2022 and 6/7/2022

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of 5/10/2022, 5/24/2022, 6/6/2022 and 6/7/2022

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Kennedy to approve the minutes of 5/10/2022, 5/24/2022, 6/6/2022 and 6/7/2022, seconded by Select Member Evans. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Evans)

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

Board/Committee Interviews/Appointments- Zoning Bylaw Committee Charge-Election Workers-

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

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

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

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