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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 8, 2022

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Robyn Hunter, Robert Springett, John Jeffries

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I.1 Police Chief McGowan re the Appointment of Charles Marscher to Sergeant

Approve the appointment of Officer Charles Marscher to the position of Sergeant on the Dover Police Department effective September 22, 2022

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the appointment of Officer Charles Marscher to the position of Sergeant on the Dover Police Department effective September 22, 2022

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the appointment of Officer Charles Marscher to the position of Sergeant on the Dover Police Department effective September 22, 2022, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

I.2 Haven Street Signage Discussion and Potential Vote

Approve the installation of vehicular traffic warning signs on Haven Street, as recommended

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the installation of vehicular traffic warning signs on Haven Street, as recommended

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the installation of vehicular traffic warning signs on Haven Street, as recommended, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

I.3 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with BETA Group for Pavement Management

Authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Professional Services Agreement between Dover and the BETA Group

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Professional Services Agreement between Dover and the BETA Group

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Professional Services Agreement between Dover and the BETA Group, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

I.4 Discussion re Adoption of the Town of Dover Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update and Potential

That the Town of Dover Board of Selectmen adopt the Town of Dover Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 4 or the charter and bylaws of...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Town of Dover Board of Selectmen adopt the Town of Dover Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 4 or the charter and bylaws of the Town of Dover

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved that the Town of Dover Board of Selectmen adopt the Town of Dover Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 4 or the charter and bylaws of the Town of Dover, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

Capital Funding Policy

That the Town of Dover Board of Selectmen adopt the Reserve Funds/Fund Balance Policy and the Capital Funding Policy, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Town of Dover Board of Selectmen adopt the Reserve Funds/Fund Balance Policy and the Capital Funding Policy, as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved that the Town of Dover Board of Selectmen adopt the Reserve Funds/Fund Balance Policy and the Capital Funding Policy, as presented, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

I.6 Review of Draft Charge of the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee

Approve the Charge of the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Charge of the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Charge of the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

I.7 Approve October, 2022 – May 2023 Calendar of Events

Approve the October 2022 – May, 2023 Calendar of Events

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the October 2022 – May, 2023 Calendar of Events

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the October 2022 – May, 2023 Calendar of Events, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

I.8 Discuss New Contract for Weights and Measures Services and Potential Vote

Authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Agreement for Weights and Measures Services Between Dover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards dated...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Agreement for Weights and Measures Services Between Dover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards dated September 8, 2022

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents related to the Agreement for Weights and Measures Services Between Dover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards dated September 8, 2022, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

Appointment of Antonio Saenz to the Cultural Council – Due to the resignation of Wendy Gordon, who

Approve the appointment of Antonio Saenz to the Cultural Council to fill the unexpired term of Wendy Gordon through June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the appointment of Antonio Saenz to the Cultural Council to fill the unexpired term of Wendy Gordon through June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the appointment of Antonio Saenz to the Cultural Council to fill the unexpired term of Wendy Gordon through June 30, 2023, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

Community Center Building Project – At the August 25, 2022 joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and

Add to the Building Committee’s charge that due diligence be conducted which includes comparing Dover’s current design costs to those of the Pembroke facility and that consideration be given to...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To add to the Building Committee’s charge that due diligence be conducted which includes comparing Dover’s current design costs to those of the Pembroke facility and that consideration be given to engaging an architect to review what has already been done to ensure that the Town has met all project requirements

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to add to the Building Committee’s charge that due diligence be conducted which includes comparing Dover’s current design costs to those of the Pembroke facility and that consideration be given to engaging an architect to review what has already been done to ensure that the Town has met all project requirements, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

C.1 Consent Agenda

Approve the Consent Agenda

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Consent Agenda

From the minutes

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

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

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“At 11:55 AM Ms. Hunter moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

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

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