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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 5, 2024

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: John Jeffries, Robyn Hunter, David Haviland

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I.1 Approve the Issuance and Other Details of the General Obligation Bonds in the Amount

Adopt the votes prepared by bond counsel in connection with Town's bond offering for $6,100,000 dated June 5, 2024 and incorporate the text of the vote of the board of selectmen into the minutes...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adopt the votes prepared by bond counsel in connection with Town's bond offering for $6,100,000 dated June 5, 2024 and incorporate the text of the vote of the board of selectmen into the minutes of this meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to adopt the votes prepared by bond counsel in connection with Town's bond offering for $6,100,000 dated June 5, 2024 and incorporate the text of the vote of the board of selectmen into the minutes of this meeting; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

Revote the Authorization for Use of ARPA Funds for the Public Safety Communications

Approve the application to Norfolk County for $33,200 from the Town's ARPA COVID related projects infrastructure disaster relief category allocation for the costs associated with the public safety...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application to Norfolk County for $33,200 from the Town's ARPA COVID related projects infrastructure disaster relief category allocation for the costs associated with the public safety communications tower project

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the application to Norfolk County for $33,200 from the Town's ARPA COVID related projects infrastructure disaster relief category allocation for the costs associated with the public safety communications tower project; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

Vote Use of ARPA Funds For Department of Public Works Six-Wheel Dump with Plow and

Approve the use of $338,352 from the direct to Dover ARPA revenue loss fund for a Department of Public Works six-wheel dump truck with plow and spreader

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the use of $338,352 from the direct to Dover ARPA revenue loss fund for a Department of Public Works six-wheel dump truck with plow and spreader

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the use of $338,352 from the direct to Dover ARPA revenue loss fund for a Department of Public Works six-wheel dump truck with plow and spreader; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

1.3 Approve Letter of Engagement Between the Town of Dover and Community Paradigm

Approve the letter of engagement between the Town of Dover and Community Paradigm Associates for treasurer collector finance director recruitment services at a cost of $9,980

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the letter of engagement between the Town of Dover and Community Paradigm Associates for treasurer collector finance director recruitment services at a cost of $9,980

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the letter of engagement between the Town of Dover and Community Paradigm Associates for treasurer collector finance director recruitment services at a cost of $9,980; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

I.4 Approve Weston & Sampson Proposal to Replace the Fuel System at the Department of

Approve the Weston and Sampson proposal for design, permitting, and bid services related to the replacement of the fuel system at the highway garage building at a cost of $87,700

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Weston and Sampson proposal for design, permitting, and bid services related to the replacement of the fuel system at the highway garage building at a cost of $87,700

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the Weston and Sampson proposal for design, permitting, and bid services related to the replacement of the fuel system at the highway garage building at a cost of $87,700; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

I.5 Approve Master Services Agreement Between the Town of Dover and New Horizon

Approve the master service agreement in the amount of $69,557.76 between the Town of Dover and New Horizon Communication for the replacement of Town Telephone Services

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the master service agreement in the amount of $69,557.76 between the Town of Dover and New Horizon Communication for the replacement of Town Telephone Services

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the master service agreement in the amount of $69,557.76 between the Town of Dover and New Horizon Communication for the replacement of Town Telephone Services; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

I.6 Approve Employment Agreement Between the Town of Dover and Carl Valente, Acting

Approve the employment agreement between the town of Dover and Carl Valente, acting finance director dated June 5, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the employment agreement between the town of Dover and Carl Valente, acting finance director dated June 5, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the employment agreement between the town of Dover and Carl Valente, acting finance director dated June 5, 2024; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

I.7 Approve FY24 Year-End Appropriation Transfers

Approve the FY24 appropriation transfers as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the FY24 appropriation transfers as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the FY24 appropriation transfers as presented; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

The Board discussed a $202,168 grant from the Commonwealth's Community Compact Municipal

Accept and expend the $202,168 grant from the Commonwealth Community compact municipal fiber grant program to cover costs associated with connecting the three existing radio sites in Dover with...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept and expend the $202,168 grant from the Commonwealth Community compact municipal fiber grant program to cover costs associated with connecting the three existing radio sites in Dover with fiber cables

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to accept and expend the $202,168 grant from the Commonwealth Community compact municipal fiber grant program to cover costs associated with connecting the three existing radio sites in Dover with fiber cables; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

I.9 Board/Committee/Commission and Staff Appointments

Approve the appointments and reappointments as presented

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the appointments and reappointments as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the appointments and reappointments as presented; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 7:42 PM, Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to adjourn the meeting; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

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

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