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Steve Gaumer
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Gaumer as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed
- Apr 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- May 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 8Accept the letter as presented from the Selectmen and…Motion: to accept the letter as presented from the Selectmen and Town…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gaumer: Yes
May 8, 2018: Accept the letter as presented from the Selectmen and Town Manager
To accept the letter as presented from the Selectmen and Town Manager
Voted: Yes
Diane Kennedy, taking part remotely, was to leave at 8:00 p.m. and is not on this roll call; the four members named voted yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Keniley to accept the letter as presented from the Selectmen and Town Manager, seconded by Selectman Gaumer. Roll Call Vote: Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Jack Keniley-Aye, Steve Gaumer-Aye..” (Motion: Keniley, second: Gaumer)
Apr 11Recommend Article #8 to ATMMotion: to recommend Article #8 to ATMPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Gaumer: Yes
April 11, 2018: Recommend Article #8 to ATM
To recommend Article #8 to ATM
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Kevin McCarthy as both mover and seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article #8 to ATM, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: McCarthy)
Mar 27Approve the change of date of filming for Universal…Motion: to approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television…Passed 4–0 · Gaumer: Yes
March 27, 2018: Approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18
To approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gaumer, Keniley, McCarthy, SchubertAbstained: Kennedy
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the change of date of filming for Universal Television to 3/28/18, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Kennedy abstained from the vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Keniley)
Mar 27Recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town…Motion: to recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town MeetingPassed 4–1 · Gaumer: No
March 27, 2018: Recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting
Voted: No
Yes: Keniley, Kennedy, McCarthy, SchubertNo: Gaumer
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article #25-Citizen's Petition-Harbor Committee Membership to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-1. Selectman Gaumer voted against..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)
Mar 27Recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town…Motion: to recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town MeetingPassed 4–0 · Gaumer: Abstained
March 27, 2018: Recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Keniley, Kennedy, McCarthy, SchubertAbstained: Gaumer
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article #26-Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Gaumer abstained from the vote..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)
Mar 15Put Articles #12, #13, #14, #15 and #17 on…Motion: to put Article #12, #13, #14, #15 and #17 on the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gaumer: Yes
March 15, 2018: Put Articles #12, #13, #14, #15 and #17 on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting (amended to add Articles #18 and #19)
To put Article #12, #13, #14, #15 and #17 on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Steve Gaumer amended his motion to add Articles #18 and #19, seconded by Diane Kennedy, "and the vote was unanimous (4-0)."
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Gaumer to put Article #12, #13, #14, #15 and #17 on the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Selectman Gaumer amended the motion to include Article #18 and #19, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (4-0). Mr. Senior stated some members are.” (Motion: Gaumer, second: Kennedy)
Feb 13Approve the Road Race by the Sea on 3/25/18Motion: to approve the Road Race by the Sea on 3/25/18Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gaumer: Yes
February 13, 2018: Approve the Road Race by the Sea on 3/25/18
To approve the Road Race by the Sea on 3/25/18
Voted: Yes
Diane Kennedy recused and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the Road Race by the Sea on 3/25/18, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-0. Selectman Kennedy recused herself from the vote..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: Keniley)
Jan 23Direct the Town Hall Building Committee to proceed with…Motion: to direct the Town Hall Building Committee to proceed with the…Passed 3–2 · Gaumer: No
January 23, 2018: Direct the Town Hall Building Committee to proceed with the preferred design with the two main characteristics of a conjoined building and locate offices above town hall as they deem…
To direct the Town Hall Building Committee to proceed with the preferred design with the two main characteristics of a conjoined building and locate offices above town hall as they deem necessary to complete the design
Voted: No
Yes: Kennedy, McCarthy, SchubertNo: Gaumer, Keniley
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman McCarthy to direct the Town Hall Building Committee to proceed with the preferred design with the two main characteristics of a conjoined building and locate offices above town hall as they deem necessary to complete the design, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. After further discussed the Board took a roll call vote. Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Jack Keniley-Nay, Steve Gaumer-Nay. Motion passed 3-2..” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Kennedy)
Jan 9Town hall should remain on the town common at…Motion: that town hall should remain on the town common at 41…Passed 4–1 · Gaumer: Yes
January 9, 2018: Town hall should remain on the town common at 41 Highland Avenue
That town hall should remain on the town common at 41 Highland Avenue
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gaumer, Keniley, Kennedy, SchubertNo: McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Gaumer that town hall should remain on the town common at 41 Highland Avenue, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-1. Selectman McCarthy voted against..” (Motion: Gaumer, second: Keniley)
Votes with no disagreement (79)
From the Cohasset Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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