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July 14, 2025
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Heidi Silva Brooks, Stanley M. Mickelson, Shawn D. McDonald, David A. Tatelbaum, Christopher J. O’Neil
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
To approve the request
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to approve the request.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To approve the request
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to approve the request.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
New Business
A Slocum Road/Route 6 Gas Main Project Update
To approve the request, pending a letter from NSTAR
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to approve the request, pending a letter from NSTAR.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
B Dartmouth Police Sergeant Promotion - Colby Cusson
To promote Officer Colby Cusson to Sergeant
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to promote Officer Colby Cusson to Sergeant.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
F FY25 Line Item Transfers
To authorize transfer of $21,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Unemployment Compensation Account (11351-51110) $2,800.00 to the Town Collector
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $21,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Unemployment Compensation Account (11351-51110) $2,800.00 to the Town Collector.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $2,800.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Town Collector Salaries Account (11461-51120). $1,484.00 to the Accountant's Office
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $2,800.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Town Collector Salaries Account (11461-51120). $1,484.00 to the Accountant's Office.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $1,484.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Town Accountant Salaries Account (113511-551110). $485.00 for the Sealer of Weights and Measures
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $1,484.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Town Accountant Salaries Account (113511-551110). $485.00 for the Sealer of Weights and Measures.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $485.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Sealer of Weights and Measures Account (12462). $30,000.00 to Police Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $485.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Sealer of Weights and Measures Account (12462). $30,000.00 to Police Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $30,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Police Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance Account (11942-52401). $59,559.07 to the Finance Department Medicare Payroll Tax
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $30,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Police Facilities and Vehicle Maintenance Account (11942-52401). $59,559.07 to the Finance Department Medicare Payroll Tax.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $59,559.07 from the Group Insurance Account (19142-57517) to the Medicare Payroll Tax Account (19152-57508). $86,000.00 to Legal Services
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $59,559.07 from the Group Insurance Account (19142-57517) to the Medicare Payroll Tax Account (19152-57508). $86,000.00 to Legal Services.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $86,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Legal Services Account (11512). $39,000.00 to Finance Director Expenses
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $86,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Legal Services Account (11512). $39,000.00 to Finance Director Expenses.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $39,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Finance Director Expense Account (11452-53007). $126,830.00 to the Dog Park
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $39,000.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Finance Director Expense Account (11452-53007). $126,830.00 to the Dog Park.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $126,830.00 from the Group Insurance Account (19142-57517) to the Contracted Services Account (11222-52800). $30,430.00 to the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $126,830.00 from the Group Insurance Account (19142-57517) to the Contracted Services Account (11222-52800). $30,430.00 to the Board of Assessors.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To authorize transfer of $30,430.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Assessors Expenses - Other Accounts ($14,064.00 to 11412-54201 and $16,366.00 to 11419-53013)
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to authorize transfer of $30,430.00 from the BANS Account (17522-59502) to the Assessors Expenses - Other Accounts ($14,064.00 to 11412-54201 and $16,366.00 to 11419-53013).” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
G Federal Grants Policy and Procedures Approval
To adopt the policy as presented to the Board
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to adopt the policy as presented to the Board.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
H Board and Committee Appointments
To reappoint Bruce Brooks to the Capital Planning Committee
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to reappoint Bruce Brooks to the Capital Planning Committee.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
To reappoint Ouida Dowd and Patricia Jeffries Zukowski to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to reappoint Ouida Dowd and Patricia Jeffries Zukowski to the Council on Aging.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
Information
To adjourn
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to adjourn.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
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