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September 12, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jean Healey Dippold, Paul Grady, Ellen Maher, Jack Creighton, Chris Plecs
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jack Creighton left the meeting early (8:10 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
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From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Creighton, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote, All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Plecs)
License/Permits/Events-Change of Manager
Approve Stephen Kunz as manager of Liquid Beverage Inc., d/b/a Wine and Spirits Depot, 380 CJC Highway
To approve Stephen Kunz as manager of Liquid Beverage Inc., d/b/a Wine and Spirits Depot, 380 CJC Highway
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Board Member Grady to approve Stephen Kunz as manager of Liquid Beverage Inc., d/b/a Wine and Spirits Depot, 380 CJC Highway, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Class Il Used Car Dealer License-Jay Rattenbury d/b/a Rattenbury's Autoworks, 574 CJC Highway
Approve the Class Il License for Jay Rattenbury d/b/a Rattenbury's Autoworks located at 574 CJC Highway
To approve the Class Il License for Jay Rattenbury d/b/a Rattenbury's Autoworks located at 574 CJC Highway
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the Class Il License for Jay Rattenbury d/b/a Rattenbury's Autoworks located at 574 CJC Highway, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)
Select Board Goals-Town Hall Building Acquisition
Move forward with the acquisition of 1 Pleasant Street, sign the P & S agreement as well as the additional items that need to be procured totaling approximately $10 million subject to the vote at...
To move forward with the acquisition of 1 Pleasant Street, sign the P & S agreement as well as the additional items that need to be procured totaling approximately $10 million subject to the vote at STM and at STE
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to move forward with the acquisition of 1 Pleasant Street, sign the P & S agreement as well as the additional items that need to be procured totaling approximately $10 million subject to the vote at STM and at STE, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Police & Fire
Move forward with the proposed project for 135 King Street and sign the P & S agreement subject to STM approval and STE ballot vote
To move forward with the proposed project for 135 King Street and sign the P & S agreement subject to STM approval and STE ballot vote
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to move forward with the proposed project for 135 King Street and sign the P & S agreement subject to STM approval and STE ballot vote, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)
Roads & Sidewalks Stabilization
Proceed with the roads and sidewalks special stabilization fund to be funded with a tax increase at $800,000 and ask the Town Manager to work on the article language
To proceed with the roads and sidewalks special stabilization fund to be funded with a tax increase at $800,000 and ask the Town Manager to work on the article language
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to proceed with the roads and sidewalks special stabilization fund to be funded with a tax increase at $800,000 and ask the Town Manager to work on the article language, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Veterans Tax Work Off Program-Discussion/Vote
Approve the Valor Act: Tax Work-Off plan as presented
To approve the Valor Act: Tax Work-Off plan as presented
Jack Creighton left at 8:10 p.m., before this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Valor Act: Tax Work-Off plan as presented, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Others Participating: Christopher Senior, Town Manager
Adjourn
To adjourn
Jack Creighton left at 8:10 p.m., before this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
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