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September 28, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Kenneth J. Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3) 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3) 2. To conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel a. Animal Control Officer 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimenta! effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. a. Dighton Town Clerical, Library and Council on Aging Union, Laborers Local 272 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. : Selectman Caron, aye. ; Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the hearing be closed and the board take no action
That the hearing be closed and the board take no action
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the hearing be closed and the board take no action. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Take the Wage and Classification Study recommendations under advisement
To take the Wage and Classification Study recommendations under advisement
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to take the Wage and Classification Study recommendations under advisement. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Land Use Committee's recommendation to go to auction with the seven properties listed tonight
To approve the Land Use Committee's recommendation to go to auction with the seven properties listed tonight
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Land Use Committee's recommendation to go to auction with the seven properties listed tonight. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Suspend the order of business to move to agenda item 12c
To suspend the order of business to move to agenda item 12c
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to suspend the order of business to move to agenda item 12c. Contract for the Animal Control Officer and to include item #12b. Proposed Updated Job Description as well. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the updated job description for the Animal Control Officer
To approve the updated job description for the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the updated job description for the Animal Control Officer. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the employment contract with Stacy Ferry, Animal Control Officer for the town of Dighton
To approve the employment contract with Stacy Ferry, Animal Control Officer for the town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the employment contract with Stacy Ferry, Animal Control Officer for the town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Return to the normal order of business
To return to the normal order of business
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to return to the normal order of business. Public Input Chairman Hull gave some ground rules for public input. Jonathan Gale, said he has provided Mr. Mullen with correspondence from the Mass Office of Disability in which they recognized the Town of Dighton. 6 Mr. Gale said the North Dighton Park should be completed within one week and he thanked everyone in town for that. Chairman Hull thanked Mr. Gale for his efforts. Bill Moore, Board of Assessors, asked if the Field Driver issue was resolved and relieves the board of Assessors of that duty. Chairman Hull said it was and the Field Driver appointments would be rescinded. Announcements Announcements were read by Selectmen Pacheco. Town Administrator's Report Mr. Mullen thanked Karin Brady and Leeanne Kerwin for their efforts over the past weeks. He said the website would be going live on October 6 and Ms. Brady has helped on the Wage Classification Study. Mr. Mullen informed the board of the proposed rate increases by National Grid. He said there was a 64% rate increase proposed and the town's aggregation rate is locked in at just over 10 cents per KWh. Mr. Mullen announced that there would be a COVID-19/Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Mr. Mullen said the Massachusetts Office on Disability report puts a spotlight on grant efforts in the Town of Dighton. He read the letter from the Massachusetts Office on Disability which included a quote from ADA Coordinator Jonathan Gale. Mr. Mullen thanked everyone involved for the past five years. He said we are making great progress..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Send a letter of commendation to Jonathan Gale for his efforts
To send a letter of commendation to Jonathan Gale for his efforts
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to send a letter of commendation to Jonathan Gale for his efforts. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Dave Phillips as an associate member of the Conservation Commission
To appoint Dave Phillips as an associate member of the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectmen Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Dave Phillips as an associate member of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Ratify the surplus auction list and to properly dispose of items not sold
To ratify the surplus auction list and to properly dispose of items not sold
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the surplus auction list and to properly dispose of items not sold. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve snow plow rates as presented this evening
To approve snow plow rates as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve snow plow rates as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of August 24, 2022
To approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of August 24, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of August 24, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #12A- 23 in the amount of $115,657.42 and Warrant #12B-23 in the amount of $143,547.48 both dated September 21, 2022
To approve Warrant #12A- 23 in the amount of $115,657.42 and Warrant #12B-23 in the amount of $143,547.48 both dated September 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #12A- 23 in the amount of $115,657.42 and Warrant #12B-23 in the amount of $143,547.48 both dated September 21, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #13A- 23 in the amount of $107,034.76, Warrant #13B-23 in the amount of $23,660.95 and Warrant #13C-23 in the amount of $216,708.15 all dated September 28, 2022
To approve Warrant #13A- 23 in the amount of $107,034.76, Warrant #13B-23 in the amount of $23,660.95 and Warrant #13C-23 in the amount of $216,708.15 all dated September 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #13A- 23 in the amount of $107,034.76, Warrant #13B-23 in the amount of $23,660.95 and Warrant #13C-23 in the amount of $216,708.15 all dated September 28, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 9:21 p.m
To adjourn at 9:21 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
From the Dighton Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Nearly every vote is a roll call with each Selectman named; we check every roll call against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Pacheco and Peter Caron from the Taunton Daily Gazette; Glen Cabbage from the Town of Dighton video of the September 23, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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