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May 20, 2025
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs, Julie Rollins, Paul Grady, David Farrag
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chair Maher asked for a motion to go into Executive Session Exemption #3
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From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Board Reorganization
Nominate Ellen Maher as Chair
To nominate Ellen Maher as Chair
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Plecs, RollinsAbstained: Maher
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Ellen Maher as Chair, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Abstain, Chris Plecs-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Nominate Select Member Plecs as Vice Chair
To nominate Select Member Plecs as Vice Chair
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, RollinsAbstained: Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Select Member Plecs as Vice Chair, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag- Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye; Chris Plecs-Abstain..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Select Member Plecs as Vice Chair, seconded
Nominate Select Member Rollins as Clerk
To nominate Select Member Rollins as Clerk
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, PlecsAbstained: Rollins
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Farrag to nominate Select Member Rollins as Clerk, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Julie Rollins-Abstain..” (Motion: Farrag, second: Grady)
License/Permits/Events-Transient Vendor License Renewal
Approve the transient vendor license renewal for PAP Inc. d/b/a Del's Lemonade
To approve the transient vendor license renewal for PAP Inc. d/b/a Del's Lemonade
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the transient vendor license renewal for PAP Inc. d/b/a Del's Lemonade, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve the transient vendor license renewal for Kristin Donohue d/b/a Nona's Ice Cream
To approve the transient vendor license renewal for Kristin Donohue d/b/a Nona's Ice Cream
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the transient vendor license renewal for Kristin Donohue d/b/a Nona's Ice Cream, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Jullie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve the transient vendor license renewal for Ahmad Alkhatabih d/b/a Zack's Ice Cream
To approve the transient vendor license renewal for Ahmad Alkhatabih d/b/a Zack's Ice Cream
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the transient vendor license renewal for Ahmad Alkhatabih d/b/a Zack's Ice Cream, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady- Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve the additional one-day entertainment license and use of common for Inebri Art on June 28, 2025
To approve the additional one-day entertainment license and use of common for Inebri Art on June 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the additional one-day entertainment license and use of common for Inebri Art on June 28, 2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 5/6/2025
To approve the minutes of 5/6/2025
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, PlecsAbstained: Rollins
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 5/6/2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Abstain, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Select Board Comments- Select Member Plecs and all members welcome Select Member Rollins
Approve the minutes as amended for 5/12/2025
To approve the minutes as amended for 5/12/2025
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, PlecsAbstained: Rollins
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes as amended for 5/12/2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag- Aye, Julie Rollins-Abstain, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes as amended for 5/12/2025, seconded
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
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