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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

August 12, 2020

17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Robert Springett, John Jeffries, Robyn Hunter

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I.2 Discussion of the Cable License Renewal Process and Potential Vote

Approve the Fee Agreement for Legal Services between Attorney William Solomon and the Town of Dover for legal services related to the cable television license renewal processes

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Fee Agreement for Legal Services between Attorney William Solomon and the Town of Dover for legal services related to the cable television license renewal processes

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to approve the Fee Agreement for Legal Services between Attorney William Solomon and the Town of Dover for legal services related to the cable television license renewal processes, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the cable television license renewal processes

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the cable television license renewal processes

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the cable television license renewal processes, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

I.3 Community Center Building Project Committee Designer Recommendation and Vote

Authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Community Center Building Project designer services phase of the project

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Community Center Building Project designer services phase of the project

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Community Center Building Project designer services phase of the project, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Cultural Council

Appoint Deni Auclair, Lauren Verni, Wendy Gordon, Judith Schulz and reappoint Wendy Bornstein, and Sara Kahoun to the Cultural Council, each for a three-year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Deni Auclair, Lauren Verni, Wendy Gordon, Judith Schulz and reappoint Wendy Bornstein, and Sara Kahoun to the Cultural Council, each for a three-year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to appoint Deni Auclair, Lauren Verni, Wendy Gordon, Judith Schulz and reappoint Wendy Bornstein, and Sara Kahoun to the Cultural Council, each for a three-year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Council on Aging

Reappoint Joanne Connolly and Maureen Dilg to the Council on Aging, each for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020 -June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Joanne Connolly and Maureen Dilg to the Council on Aging, each for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020 -June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Joanne Connolly and Maureen Dilg to the Council on Aging, each for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020 -June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Reappoint Geraldine Wise and Ruth Townsend to the Council on Aging, each for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Geraldine Wise and Ruth Townsend to the Council on Aging, each for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Geraldine Wise and Ruth Townsend to the Council on Aging, each for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Personnel Board

Reappoint Mary Hornsby to the Personnel Board for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Mary Hornsby to the Personnel Board for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Mary Hornsby to the Personnel Board for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Board of Registrars

Reappoint Camille Johnston and John Walsh to the Board of Registrars, each for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Camille Johnston and John Walsh to the Board of Registrars, each for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Camille Johnston and John Walsh to the Board of Registrars, each for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Board of Fire Engineers

Reappoint Ford Spalding to the Board of Fire Engineers for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Ford Spalding to the Board of Fire Engineers for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Ford Spalding to the Board of Fire Engineers for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Measurer of Wood and Bark

Reappoint John Gilbert as the Measurer of Wood and Bark for a three-year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint John Gilbert as the Measurer of Wood and Bark for a three-year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint John Gilbert as the Measurer of Wood and Bark for a three-year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Forest Warden

Reappoint Craig Hughes as the Forest Warden for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Craig Hughes as the Forest Warden for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Craig Hughes as the Forest Warden for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2020-June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

MetroWest RTA Representative

Reappoint Craig Hughes as the MetroWest RTA Representative for a one- year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Craig Hughes as the MetroWest RTA Representative for a one- year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Craig Hughes as the MetroWest RTA Representative for a one- year term, effective July I, 2020-June 30, 2021, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Veteran's Service Director

Reappoint Paul Carew as the Veteran's Service Director for a one-year term, effective July I, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Paul Carew as the Veteran's Service Director for a one-year term, effective July I, 2020 - June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Paul Carew as the Veteran's Service Director for a one-year term, effective July I, 2020 - June 30, 2021, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Police Officers

Appoint the police officers, as presented, for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the police officers, as presented, for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to appoint the police officers, as presented, for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

C.1 Consent Agenda

Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; seconded by Mr. Jeffries, it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ES.1 Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing lease negotiations with Colonial Water and with Dover Automotive. Further, as Chair, Mr. Springett...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing lease negotiations with Colonial Water and with Dover Automotive. Further, as Chair, Mr. Springett declared that an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved that the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing lease negotiations with Colonial Water and with Dover Automotive. Further, as Chair, Mr. Springett declared that an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town; seconded by Mr. Jeffries, it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“At 7:46 PM, Mr. Springett moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Hunter; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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