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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

October 5, 2023

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Robert Springett, Robyn Hunter, John Jeffries

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I.1 Public Hearing re Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations Located at Four

Approve the relocation of one jointly owned pole and associated anchor numbered T.53/E.53 to a point on the southerly side of Springdale Avenue, 10 feet easterly of its existing location, said...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the relocation of one jointly owned pole and associated anchor numbered T.53/E.53 to a point on the southerly side of Springdale Avenue, 10 feet easterly of its existing location, said pole to be adjacent to 4 Springdale Avenue

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to approve the relocation of one jointly owned pole and associated anchor numbered T.53/E.53 to a point on the southerly side of Springdale Avenue, 10 feet easterly of its existing location, said pole to be adjacent to 4 Springdale Avenue; seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

I.2 Approve Change of Hours for Dover Wine Company

Approve Dover Wine Company's request to change Dover Wine's operating hours to 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, subject to the compromise and verbal agreements...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Dover Wine Company's request to change Dover Wine's operating hours to 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, subject to the compromise and verbal agreements discussed at the meeting to be completed by the Town Administrator

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve Dover Wine Company's request to change Dover Wine's operating hours to 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, subject to the compromise and verbal agreements discussed at the meeting to be completed by the Town Administrator; seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Jeffries)

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

I.3 Board/Committee/Commission and Staff Appointments

Appoint Cindy Holmes as a full member to the Council on Aging to fill the unexpired term of Camille Johnson ending on June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Cindy Holmes as a full member to the Council on Aging to fill the unexpired term of Camille Johnson ending on June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to appoint Cindy Holmes as a full member to the Council on Aging to fill the unexpired term of Camille Johnson ending on June 30, 2025; seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

Appoint Joseph Doyle as the Local Building Inspector for a term ending on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Joseph Doyle as the Local Building Inspector for a term ending on June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to appoint Joseph Doyle as the Local Building Inspector for a term ending on June 30, 2024; seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)

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

C.1 Consent Agenda

Approve the Consent Agenda including an additional $500 weekly for Acting Police Chief Wilcox, approval of 2023 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for October 5, November 1 and 30, and December 12,...

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Consent Agenda including an additional $500 weekly for Acting Police Chief Wilcox, approval of 2023 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for October 5, November 1 and 30, and December 12, and approval of the December 15, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes

From the minutes

“Mr. Springett moved to approve the Consent Agenda including an additional $500 weekly for Acting Police Chief Wilcox, approval of 2023 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for October 5, November 1 and 30, and December 12, and approval of the December 15, 2022 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes; 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)

ES.1 Executive Session, Exception 3 – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective

Enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of conducting strategy session in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Police Association,...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of conducting strategy session in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Police Association, further declaring that open meeting discussion would 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 conducting strategy session in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Police Association, further declaring that open meeting discussion would 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 4 (PDF)

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