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January 26, 2026
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Heidi Silva Brooks, Stanley M. Mickelson, Shawn D. McDonald, Christopher J. O’Neil
Absent: David A. Tatelbaum
Every vote, in order
New Business
A Buzzard's Bay Coalition Conservation Restriction Approval Request
To approve the conservation restriction for Knight Front Field on Barneys Joy Road
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to approve the conservation restriction for Knight Front Field on Barneys Joy Road.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
To approve the conservation restriction for the Knight North Lot on Barneys Joy Road
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to approve the conservation restriction for the Knight North Lot on Barneys Joy Road.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
To approve the Cornell Conservation restriction on Tucker Road
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to approve the Cornell Conservation restriction on Tucker Road.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
To approve the conservation restriction on Little River Farm
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to approve the conservation restriction on Little River Farm.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
B Appointment of Special Police Officer -Craig Pimental
To appoint Craig Pimental as Special Police Officer
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to appoint Craig Pimental as Special Police Officer.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
C Board of Health Appointment - James Griffith
To appoint Dr
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to appoint Dr.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
D Resignation from Youth Commission - Alekzandr Hirschmann
To accept the resignation of Alekzandr Hirschmann from the Youth Commission
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to accept the resignation of Alekzandr Hirschmann from the Youth Commission.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
E Temporary Trailer Permit - TP-26-1 for 0 Jason Drive, Dartmouth
To table this item until a future meeting
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to table this item until a future meeting.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
F Dartmouth Historical and Arts Society (DHAS) Lease Agreement
To approve the lease extension for DHAS
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to approve the lease extension for DHAS.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
Contract Amendment - Deputy Police Chief V. Morency
To approve the proposed amendment to Deputy Chief Morency's contract, and also add a provision clarifying that in the event that the Deputy Chief is called in to serve as Active Chief, his ability to participate in private details would again be suspended
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to approve the proposed amendment to Deputy Chief Morency's contract, and also add a provision clarifying that in the event that the Deputy Chief is called in to serve as Active Chief, his ability to participate in private details would again be suspended.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
J Davoll Field CPA Application Letters of Support
To send the letter of support for the Davoll Field CPA application
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted 4-0 to send the letter of support for the Davoll Field CPA application.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
K DCTV Letter of Support to repair Exterior at 247 Russells Mills Road
To approve the letter of support for the exterior repairs to the old Town Hall
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to approve the letter of support for the exterior repairs to the old Town Hall.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
L License Renewals
To approve the Motor Vehicle- Class II and Motor Vehicle – Class III Licenses
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stainley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted 4-0 to approve the Motor Vehicle- Class II and Motor Vehicle – Class III Licenses.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
Minutes
To approve the minutes of December 15, 2025
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of December 15, 2025.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
To approve the minutes of January 5, 2026
The minutes give only the count (3–0–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes of January 5, 2026.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mickelson)
Information
To adjourn
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to adjourn.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
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