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May 21, 2024
23 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Jack Creighton is listed as not present for the public session; the attached executive session minutes say he left at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Jean Healey Dippold, Paul Grady, Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs
Absent: Jack Creighton
Every vote, in order
Michelle Leary, Assistant Town Manager
Go into Executive Session — Exemption #3 — To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of the public body and...
Go into Executive Session — Exemption #3 — To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of the public body and...
Jack Creighton made this motion but is listed as "not present for public session"; the attached executive session minutes say he left at 7:04 p.m. Because the attendance line does not count him, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Creighton, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)
Bond Authorization
The sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial...
That the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $4,884,544 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the year and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as per the table presented
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $4,884,544 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the year and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as per the table presented, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Bond Authorization-Treasurer/Collector Linda Cole was present and advised the Board they
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 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement...
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 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024 approved and adopted
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher 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 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024 approved and adopted, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024
The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement
That the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
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...
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
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher 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, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady- Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which
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...
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
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher 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, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall...
That any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a "pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a "pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Motion by Select Member Maher that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds
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...
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
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher 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, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
License/Permits/Events-Vidhaan LLC, d/b/a Golf Tavern
Continue the hearing until June 11, 2024, at 7:10 p.m
To continue the hearing until June 11, 2024, at 7:10 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to continue the hearing until June 11, 2024, at 7:10 p.m., seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
One Day Liquor Licenses-Friends of Holly Hill
Approve one day licenses for Friends of Holly Hill for their fundraisers on June 22, September 21, and November 2, 2024
To approve one day licenses for Friends of Holly Hill for their fundraisers on June 22, September 21, and November 2, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve one day licenses for Friends of Holly Hill for their fundraisers on June 22, September 21, and November 2, 2024, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Cohasset Yacht Club
Approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail
To approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail
Yes: Dippold, Grady, MaherAbstained: Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye. Chris Plecs abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Buttonwood Books-HCole
Approve a one-day liquor license for Buttonwood Books-HCole on August 7, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m
To approve a one-day liquor license for Buttonwood Books-HCole on August 7, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve a one-day liquor license for Buttonwood Books-HCole on August 7, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Annual Renewals-Transient Vendor License-PAP Inc, Del's Lemonade
Approve the Transient Vendor License for PAP Inc, Del's Lemonade and that all music be stopped while parked
To approve the Transient Vendor License for PAP Inc, Del's Lemonade and that all music be stopped while parked
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Transient Vendor License for PAP Inc, Del's Lemonade and that all music be stopped while parked, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Approve the Transient Vendor License for Nona's Homemade Ice Cream and that all music be stopped while parked
To approve the Transient Vendor License for Nona's Homemade Ice Cream and that all music be stopped while parked
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Transient Vendor License for Nona's Homemade Ice Cream and that all music be stopped while parked, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Approve the Transient Vendor License for Zack's Ice Cream and that all music be stopped while parked
To approve the Transient Vendor License for Zack's Ice Cream and that all music be stopped while parked
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Transient Vendor License for Zack's Ice Cream and that all music be stopped while parked, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Grady to approve the Transient Vendor License for Zack's Ice Cream and that all music be
Approve MOU with the updated language in Section 3.6 to include the Town and CHI to determine repeat offenders
To approve MOU with the updated language in Section 3.6 to include the Town and CHI to determine repeat offenders
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher to approve MOU with the updated language in Section 3.6 to include the Town and CHI to determine repeat offenders, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Motion by Select Member Maher to approve MOU with the updated language in Section 3.6 to
Approve the Grant of Easement and Declaration of Covenants with CHI
To approve the Grant of Easement and Declaration of Covenants with CHI
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher to approve the Grant of Easement and Declaration of Covenants with CHI, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024
Accept the Grant of View Easement with CHI
To accept the Grant of View Easement with CHI
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher to accept the Grant of View Easement with CHI, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
Beechwood General Letter of Support-Discussion/Vote
Approve the letter of support for the Beechwood General project
To approve the letter of support for the Beechwood General project
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the letter of support for the Beechwood General project, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
ARPA Funds-Sewer Project-Vote/Re-Vote
Approve $1,091,300 for Sewer | & |
To approve $1,091,300 for Sewer | & |
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve $1,091,300 for Sewer | & |, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Approve $47,050 for the Sewer Membrane replacement
To approve $47,050 for the Sewer Membrane replacement
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve $47,050 for the Sewer Membrane replacement, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of 4/30/2024, 5/2/2024 and 5/6/2024
To approve the minutes of 4/30/2024, 5/2/2024 and 5/6/2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 4/30/2024, 5/2/2024 and 5/6/2024, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
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