MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 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
1.1 Discussion and Vote re Agreement with Langdon Environmental for Professional Services
Approve the Agreement with Langdon Environmental for Professional Services related to the Implementation of an Environmental Monitoring Program and Inspections for the Town Landfill and Transfer...
To approve the Agreement with Langdon Environmental for Professional Services related to the Implementation of an Environmental Monitoring Program and Inspections for the Town Landfill and Transfer Station
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the Agreement with Langdon Environmental for Professional Services related to the Implementation of an Environmental Monitoring Program and Inspections for the Town Landfill and Transfer Station; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
1.2 Approval of Site Plan Review Decision and Building Permit Application Recommendation
Approve the Planning Board's Preliminary Site Plan Review approval decision and building permit application recommendation and to waive the building permit fee for the Salt Shed project
To approve the Planning Board's Preliminary Site Plan Review approval decision and building permit application recommendation and to waive the building permit fee for the Salt Shed project
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the Planning Board's Preliminary Site Plan Review approval decision and building permit application recommendation and to waive the building permit fee for the Salt Shed project; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
1.3 Vote re Weston and Sampson's Amendment to July 12, 2023 Contract for Construction
Approve Weston and Sampson's June 7, 2024 Amendment Proposal for Construction Administration Services for Site Improvements at the DPW
To approve Weston and Sampson's June 7, 2024 Amendment Proposal for Construction Administration Services for Site Improvements at the DPW
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve Weston and Sampson's June 7, 2024 Amendment Proposal for Construction Administration Services for Site Improvements at the DPW; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
1.4 Discussion and Vote re Retainer Agreement with Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC for Town
Approve the Retainer Agreement with the Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC for the Town of Dover to join with the National Rural Water Association and others as plaintiffs in Class Action Complaints...
To approve the Retainer Agreement with the Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC for the Town of Dover to join with the National Rural Water Association and others as plaintiffs in Class Action Complaints against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufacturers, contingent upon Town Counsel approval and Town Counsel confirmation that the settlement the Town receives would not result in a negative number and damages incurred by the Town plus any disbursements will not exceed $0
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the Retainer Agreement with the Law Firm of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC for the Town of Dover to join with the National Rural Water Association and others as plaintiffs in Class Action Complaints against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufacturers, contingent upon Town Counsel approval and Town Counsel confirmation that the settlement the Town receives would not result in a negative number and damages incurred by the Town plus any disbursements will not exceed $0; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
Professional Development, Skills and Expertise
That pursuant to Section 6 of the Employment Agreement between Dover and the Town Administrator dated June 7, 2023, a bonus of $10,000 be awarded to Mr. Blanchard based upon his FY24 performance
That pursuant to Section 6 of the Employment Agreement between Dover and the Town Administrator dated June 7, 2023, a bonus of $10,000 be awarded to Mr. Blanchard based upon his FY24 performance
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded that pursuant to Section 6 of the Employment Agreement between Dover and the Town Administrator dated June 7, 2023, a bonus of $10,000 be awarded to Mr. Blanchard based upon his FY24 performance; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
1.8 Approve Acceptance and Expenditure of MassTrails Grant for the Design, Engineering, and
Approve the acceptance and expenditure of the Commonwealth's MassTrails Grant to Dover in the amount of $184,760 for the design, engineering, and permitting of a potential Rail Trail project
To approve the acceptance and expenditure of the Commonwealth's MassTrails Grant to Dover in the amount of $184,760 for the design, engineering, and permitting of a potential Rail Trail project
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the acceptance and expenditure of the Commonwealth's MassTrails Grant to Dover in the amount of $184,760 for the design, engineering, and permitting of a potential Rail Trail project; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
1.9 Approve FY24 Year-End Appropriation Transfers
Approve the FY24 Appropriation Transfers, as presented
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; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
1.10 Board/Committee/Commission and Staff Annual Appointments
Appoint John Jeffries as the Open Space Liaison for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
To appoint John Jeffries as the Open Space Liaison for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Jeffries seconded to appoint John Jeffries as the Open Space Liaison for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Jeffries)
Appoint Robyn Hunter as the Warrant Committee Liaison for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
To appoint Robyn Hunter as the Warrant Committee Liaison for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to appoint Robyn Hunter as the Warrant Committee Liaison for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Haviland)
Appoint Robyn Hunter as the Capital Budget Committee Appointee for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
To appoint Robyn Hunter as the Capital Budget Committee Appointee for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to appoint Robyn Hunter as the Capital Budget Committee Appointee for a one-year term effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Haviland)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:17 PM, Mr. Jeffries motioned and Ms. Hunter seconded to adjourn the meeting; unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
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