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October 29, 2024
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ellen Maher, Paul Grady, David Farrag, Jack Creighton, Chris Plecs
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Others Participating: Chris Senior, Town Manager
Allow a discussion that was not reasonably anticipated 48 hours before the meeting
Allow a discussion that was not reasonably anticipated 48 hours before the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve the continuation of the School Special Stabilization Fund
To approve the continuation of the School Special Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the continuation of the School Special Stabilization Fund, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)
Sustain the School Special Stabilization fund balance of $1.5 million with the allowable increase of 2.5%
To sustain the School Special Stabilization fund balance of $1.5 million with the allowable increase of 2.5%
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to sustain the School Special Stabilization fund balance of $1.5 million with the allowable increase of 2.5%, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Road & Sidewalks Stabilization Fund
Approve the FY26 for the Road & Sidewalks Stabilization Fund at the present funding level of $800,000 plus the allowable increase of 2.5%
To approve the FY26 for the Road & Sidewalks Stabilization Fund at the present funding level of $800,000 plus the allowable increase of 2.5%
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the FY26 for the Road & Sidewalks Stabilization Fund at the present funding level of $800,000 plus the allowable increase of 2.5%, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Permits/Events-Chamber of Commerce-Holiday Stroll-December 14, 2024
Approve the event permit for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2024, as presented
To approve the event permit for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2024, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the event permit for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2024, as presented, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve the one-day entertainment permit for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2024, as presented
To approve the one-day entertainment permit for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2024, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the one-day entertainment permit for the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll on December 14, 2024, as presented, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Licenses-Public Hearing-Cohasset Harbor Restaurant LLC for Annual On Premises All Alcohol License and Common Victualler
Continue the hearing for Cohasset Harbor Restaurant LLC until January 7, 2025 @ 7: 10 p.m
To continue the hearing for Cohasset Harbor Restaurant LLC until January 7, 2025 @ 7: 10 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to continue the hearing for Cohasset Harbor Restaurant LLC until January 7, 2025 @ 7: 10 p.m., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Discussion to Petition the State for Additional §12 Restaurant On Premises All Alcohol License
Put an article on the Warrant for Special Town meeting to petition the State for 5 additional licenses
To put an article on the Warrant for Special Town meeting to petition the State for 5 additional licenses
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to put an article on the Warrant for Special Town meeting to petition the State for 5 additional licenses, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #1-Amendments to Fiscal 2025 Operating Budget
Recommend Article #1 Amendments to Fiscal 2025 Operating Budget
To recommend Article #1 Amendments to Fiscal 2025 Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #1 Amendments to Fiscal 2025 Operating Budget, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #2-Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
Recommend Article #2- Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
To recommend Article #2- Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #2- Unpaid Bills from Previous Years, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #3-Stabilization Funds
Recommend Article #3 Stabilization Funds
To recommend Article #3 Stabilization Funds
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #3 Stabilization Funds, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #4-Allocation of Funds for One-Time Costs
Recommend Article #4 Allocation of Funds for One-Time Costs
To recommend Article #4 Allocation of Funds for One-Time Costs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #4 Allocation of Funds for One-Time Costs, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #5-Community Preservation Committee
Recommend Article #5-Community Preservation Committee
To recommend Article #5-Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #5-Community Preservation Committee, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #7-Amendments to South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Recommend Article #7 Amendments to SSVT
To recommend Article #7 Amendments to SSVT
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #7 Amendments to SSVT, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #8-Creation of Revolving Fund for Public Health Programs
Recommend Article #8 Creation of Revolving Fund for Public Health Programs
To recommend Article #8 Creation of Revolving Fund for Public Health Programs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #8 Creation of Revolving Fund for Public Health Programs, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #11-Amendments to Article 10.2-Solar Energy
Recommend Article #11-Amendments to Article 10.2 Solar Energy
To recommend Article #11-Amendments to Article 10.2 Solar Energy
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #11-Amendments to Article 10.2 Solar Energy, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #12-Amendments to Article 9.3 Floodplain and Watershed Protection District
Recommend Article #12 Amendments to Article 9.3 Floodplain and Watershed Protection District
To recommend Article #12 Amendments to Article 9.3 Floodplain and Watershed Protection District
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #12 Amendments to Article 9.3 Floodplain and Watershed Protection District, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #13-Amendments to Article 9.1-Land Alteration
Recommend Article #13-Amendments to Article 9.1-Land Alteration
To recommend Article #13-Amendments to Article 9.1-Land Alteration
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #13-Amendments to Article 9.1-Land Alteration, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #14-Implementation of a New Development Impact/Mitigation Bylaw
Recommend Article #14-Implementation of a New Development Impact/Mitigation Bylaw
To recommend Article #14-Implementation of a New Development Impact/Mitigation Bylaw
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to recommend Article #14-Implementation of a New Development Impact/Mitigation Bylaw, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)
Article #15-Amendments to Article 4.3 Accessory Use Regulations and Article 2 Definitions
Recommend Article #15-Amendments to Article 4.3 Accessory Use Regulations and Article 2 Definitions
To recommend Article #15-Amendments to Article 4.3 Accessory Use Regulations and Article 2 Definitions
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #15-Amendments to Article 4.3 Accessory Use Regulations and Article 2 Definitions, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #16-Amendments to Article 5.3 Table of Dimensional Regulations
Recommend Article #16-Amendments to Article 5.3 Table of Dimensional Regulations
To recommend Article #16-Amendments to Article 5.3 Table of Dimensional Regulations
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #16-Amendments to Article 5.3 Table of Dimensional Regulations, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article #17-Amend MBTA Zoning Consistent with EOHLC Feedback
Recommend Article #17-Amend MBTA Zoning Consistent with EOHLC Feedback
To recommend Article #17-Amend MBTA Zoning Consistent with EOHLC Feedback
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Farrag to recommend Article #17-Amend MBTA Zoning Consistent with EOHLC Feedback, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Farrag, second: Creighton)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 10/15/2024
To approve the minutes of 10/15/2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 10/15/2024, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Member Grady to recommend Article #12 Amendments to Article 9.3 Floodplain and Watershed
Adjourn
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)
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