MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 16, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 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 Appointment of Full-Time Police Officer
Approve the appointment of Officer Hasnain Ali to the Dover Police Department as a full-time officer subject to the usual stipulations of the Police Department
To approve the appointment of Officer Hasnain Ali to the Dover Police Department as a full-time officer subject to the usual stipulations of the Police Department
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the appointment of Officer Hasnain Ali to the Dover Police Department as a full-time officer subject to the usual stipulations of the Police Department, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.2 Discussion re Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Dover, the Town of
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dover, Sherborn, and the Dover-Sherborn Regional School
To approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dover, Sherborn, and the Dover-Sherborn Regional School
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dover, Sherborn, and the Dover-Sherborn Regional School, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.3 Review of Professional Services Agreement for a Comparative Cost Study of Solid Waste
Approve the Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Dover and the University of Massachusetts Collins Center for a comparative cost study of solid waste and recycling transportation...
To approve the Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Dover and the University of Massachusetts Collins Center for a comparative cost study of solid waste and recycling transportation options at a cost of $8,500 and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign said Agreement
Yes: Hunter, SpringettNo: Jeffries
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Dover and the University of Massachusetts Collins Center for a comparative cost study of solid waste and recycling transportation options at a cost of $8,500 and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign said Agreement, seconded by Mr. Springett. The motion passed 2 to 1 with Ms. Hunter and Mr. Springett voting in favor and Mr. Jeffries voting against..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.4 Small Water Systems Services Contract Discussion and Potential Vote
Approve the Operations Contract Agreement between the Town of Dover and Small Water Systems Services, LLC dated January 30, 2023 and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign said agreement
To approve the Operations Contract Agreement between the Town of Dover and Small Water Systems Services, LLC dated January 30, 2023 and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign said agreement
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Operations Contract Agreement between the Town of Dover and Small Water Systems Services, LLC dated January 30, 2023 and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign said agreement, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.6 Appointment of Police Chief Peter McGowan as Interim Police Chief and Approval of
Appoint Chief Peter McGowan as Dover’s Interim Police Chief commencing March 30, 2023 and ending no later than September 30, 2023 and to approve the Employment Contract Between the Town of Dover...
To appoint Chief Peter McGowan as Dover’s Interim Police Chief commencing March 30, 2023 and ending no later than September 30, 2023 and to approve the Employment Contract Between the Town of Dover and Peter A. McGowan
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to appoint Chief Peter McGowan as Dover’s Interim Police Chief commencing March 30, 2023 and ending no later than September 30, 2023 and to approve the Employment Contract Between the Town of Dover and Peter A. McGowan, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.7 Appointment of Members to the Town Administrator Search Committee
Appoint Valerie Lin, Felicia Hoffman, Dawn Fattore, Melissa Herman, Dave Haviland, and Dickson Smith to the Town Administrator Search Committee
To appoint Valerie Lin, Felicia Hoffman, Dawn Fattore, Melissa Herman, Dave Haviland, and Dickson Smith to the Town Administrator Search Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to appoint Valerie Lin, Felicia Hoffman, Dawn Fattore, Melissa Herman, Dave Haviland, and Dickson Smith to the Town Administrator Search Committee, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.8 Town Election Ballot Question Discussion
Inform the Town Clerk that there will not be any ballot questions on the May 15, 2023 Town Election ballot
That the Board inform the Town Clerk that there will not be any ballot questions on the May 15, 2023 Town Election ballot
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved that the Board inform the Town Clerk that there will not be any ballot questions on the May 15, 2023 Town Election ballot, seconded by Mr. Springett, it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
I.9 Approve Waiver of Building Permit Fee for the Roof/Gutter Replacement Project at the
Waive the building permit fee of $5,571 associated with the roof/gutter replacement project at the Town House and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the building permit application
To waive the building permit fee of $5,571 associated with the roof/gutter replacement project at the Town House and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the building permit application
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to waive the building permit fee of $5,571 associated with the roof/gutter replacement project at the Town House and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the building permit application, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
C.1 Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:49 PM Ms. Hunter moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)
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