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Cohasset Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 9, 2024

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jean Healey Dippold, Paul Grady, Ellen Maher, Jack Creighton, Chris Plecs

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Chris Plecs arrived late

Every vote, in order

Licenses/Permits/Events-Veteran's Park-New Memorial

Approve the proposed memorial

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the proposed memorial

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the proposed memorial, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)

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

Memorial Bench

Approve the application for a memorial bench

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for a memorial bench

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the application for a memorial bench, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)

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

Relocation of Election Hall for Annual Town Election

Approve the Relocation of the Election Hall to Deer Hill School for Annual Town Elections on Saturday, June 8, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Relocation of the Election Hall to Deer Hill School for Annual Town Elections on Saturday, June 8, 2024

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Relocation of the Election Hall to Deer Hill School for Annual Town Elections on Saturday, June 8, 2024, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Statement of Interest for Cohasset Middle/High School

Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances,...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

. Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024, for the Cohasset High School located at 143 Pond Street, Cohasset, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including: elimination of existing severe overcrowding; replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; including deficiencies presented to this Board by the School Facilities Committee Assessment Report and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Cohasset to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority

From the minutes

“Motion by Chair Dippold. Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024, for the Cohasset High School located at 143 Pond Street, Cohasset, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including: elimination of existing severe overcrowding; replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; including deficiencies presented to this Board by the School Facilities Committee Assessment Report and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Cohasset to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Plecs)

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

Pledge-Recited

Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, in accordance with its charter, by- laws, and ordinances,...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

. Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, in accordance with its charter, by- laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024, for the Cohasset Middle School located at 143 Pond Street, Cohasset, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including: elimination of existing severe overcrowding; replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; including deficiencies presented to this Board by the School Facilities Committee Assessment Report and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Cohasset to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority

From the minutes

“Motion by Chair Dippold. Having convened in an open meeting on April 9, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Cohasset, in accordance with its charter, by- laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated April 2024, for the Cohasset Middle School located at 143 Pond Street, Cohasset, MA which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future, including: elimination of existing severe overcrowding; replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements; including deficiencies presented to this Board by the School Facilities Committee Assessment Report and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Cohasset to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Dippold, second: Grady)

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

Creation of Fund for rental income for 135 King Street pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 3

Approve the creation of fund for rental income for 135 King Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the creation of fund for rental income for 135 King Street

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the creation of fund for rental income for 135 King Street, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Minutes

Approve the minutes of 4/2/2024

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of 4/2/2024

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Maher to approve the minutes of 4/2/2024, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)

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

Pledge-Recited

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

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

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

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