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Dartmouth Former Select Board Member

Stanley M. Mickelson

Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

30 of 30meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
222votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
4 of 21split votes where Mickelson was in the minority (19%) · whole board 26%
0abstained
8terms in this record

On split votes, Mickelson voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mickelson 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.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 30 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (30)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Jan 27ApproveMotion: to except for the modular units is $225,000.00Passed 3–2 · Mickelson: Yes

January 27, 2022 (Executive Session meeting)

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To except for the modular units is $225,000.00

Voted: Yes

Yes: Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, McDonald

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Selectman David Tatelbaum, (Selectman Shawn McDonald and Vice Chair Frank Gracie opposed), it was voted 3-2 that the lowest offer the Select Board agreed to except for the modular units is $225,000.00.” (Motion: Haran, second: Tatelbaum)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 24ApproveMotion: to negotiate with Christine O' Grady upon her return at a…Failed 2–3 · Mickelson: Yes

January 24, 2022 (Executive Session meeting)

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To negotiate with Christine O' Grady upon her return at a grade 11 no higher than a step 7

Voted: Yes

Yes: Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, Haran, McDonald

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Vice Chair David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 2-3 (John Haran against, Frank Gracie against, and Shawn McDonald against) to negotiate with Christine O' Grady upon her return at a grade 11 no higher than a step 7.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: Mickelson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 24Board of Public Works- Job Description and PostingsMotion: to modify the position as proposed at this meeting and to…Passed 4–1 · Mickelson: Yes

January 24, 2022 · Item E: Board of Public Works- Job Description and Postings

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To modify the position as proposed at this meeting and to repost the job opening

Voted: Yes

Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Vice Chair David Tatelbaum, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) to modify the position as proposed at this meeting and to repost the job opening.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jan 10Health Director- COVID UpdateMotion: not to hold any in person meetings for all Boards in…Passed 4–1 · Mickelson: Yes

January 10, 2022 · Item E: Health Director- COVID Update

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Not to hold any in person meetings for all Boards in Town until the Select Board makes a decision on February 28" and the Select Board strongly suggests getting vaccinated

Voted: Yes

Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Vice Chair David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) not to hold any in person meetings for all Boards in Town until the Select Board makes a decision on February 28" and the Select Board strongly suggests getting vaccinated.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: Mickelson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 1ApproveMotion: to offer Cody Haddad a stipend in the amount of $…Passed 4–1 · Mickelson: Yes

November 1, 2021 (Executive Session meeting)

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To offer Cody Haddad a stipend in the amount of $ 10,000.00 for the remainder of this contract, and provide him with a list with conditions upon how the stipend will be earned

Voted: Yes

Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Vice- Chair David Tatelbaum, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) to offer Cody Haddad a stipend in the amount of $ 10,000.00 for the remainder of this contract, and provide him with a list with conditions upon how the stipend will be earned.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 1Black Friday ApplicationMotion: to approve the Black Friday applications abovePassed 4–1 · Mickelson: Yes

November 1, 2021 · Item A: Black Friday Application

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the Black Friday applications above

Voted: Yes

Yes: Gracie, Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: McDonald

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 4-1 (Shawn McDonald against) to approve the Black Friday applications above.” (Motion: Haran, second: Mickelson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 27One Day Event- Dartmouth Cultural Center- 2 eventsMotion: to approvePassed 3–2 · Mickelson: Yes

September 27, 2021: One Day Event- Dartmouth Cultural Center- 2 events

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, McDonald

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 3-2 (Frank Gracie and Shawn McDonald against) to approve.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Haran)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 27One Day Event- Empire Ford at UMASS CampusMotion: to approvePassed 4–1 · Mickelson: Yes

September 27, 2021: One Day Event- Empire Ford at UMASS Campus

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Haran, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 4-1 (Frank Gracie against) to approve.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Haran)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Sep 27Selectboard Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant VoteMotion: to recommend Article 11Passed 3–2 · Mickelson: No

September 27, 2021 · Item H: Selectboard Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant Vote

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To recommend Article 11

Voted: No

Yes: Gracie, Haran, McDonaldNo: Mickelson, Tatelbaum

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Selectman Frank Gracie, it was voted 3-2 (Stanley Mickelson and David Tatelbaum against) to recommend Article 11.” (Motion: Haran, second: Gracie)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Sep 27One Day Event Approval Process DiscussionMotion: to allow the Chairman of the Selectboard to review, and make…Passed 3–2 · Mickelson: No

September 27, 2021 · Item K: One Day Event Approval Process Discussion

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To allow the Chairman of the Selectboard to review, and make a decision on one day licenses that the event will be held prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Selectboard, and that decision will be reviewed, and reaffirmed by the Selectboard at their next meeting

Voted: No

Yes: Gracie, Haran, McDonaldNo: Mickelson, Tatelbaum

From the minutes

“After a motion was made by Selectman Frank Gracie, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 3-2 (Stanley Mickelson and David Tatelbaum against) to allow the Chairman of the Selectboard to review, and make a decision on one day licenses that the event will be held prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Selectboard, and that decision will be reviewed, and reaffirmed by the Selectboard at their next meeting.” (Motion: Gracie, second: Haran)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (200)

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