MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robyn Hunter, David Haviland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citizens' Comments
Grant a cable television renewal license with an effective date of November 21, 2024 to Verizon New England Inc., all terms and conditions contained in the renewal license having been agreed to by...
To grant a cable television renewal license with an effective date of November 21, 2024 to Verizon New England Inc., all terms and conditions contained in the renewal license having been agreed to by Verizon by and through its authorized representatives; Verizon's representative will execute the renewal license agreement as set out on the signature page of the license as signed by the Board consistent herewith
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to grant a cable television renewal license with an effective date of November 21, 2024 to Verizon New England Inc., all terms and conditions contained in the renewal license having been agreed to by Verizon by and through its authorized representatives; Verizon's representative will execute the renewal license agreement as set out on the signature page of the license as signed by the Board consistent herewith. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Dick Malcom, Community Center Building Committee Chair, and Al Esteves, Owner's Project
Approve the Community Center Building Project change orders as presented, but noting that the change orders relating to the OPM and the architects will be put into the dispute bucket, which will...
To approve the Community Center Building Project change orders as presented, but noting that the change orders relating to the OPM and the architects will be put into the dispute bucket, which will be negotiated upon completion of the project
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to approve the Community Center Building Project change orders as presented, but noting that the change orders relating to the OPM and the architects will be put into the dispute bucket, which will be negotiated upon completion of the project. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.3 Discussion and Potential Vote to Declare a Level 3 Critical Drought
Declare that the Town of Dover is in a Level 3 critical drought and that all non-essential outdoor water use, including irrigation, be prohibited
To declare that the Town of Dover is in a Level 3 critical drought and that all non-essential outdoor water use, including irrigation, be prohibited
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to declare that the Town of Dover is in a Level 3 critical drought and that all non-essential outdoor water use, including irrigation, be prohibited. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.4 Approve Agreement Between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Dover for
Approve the agreement for weights and measures services between Dover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards dated November 21, 2024
To approve the agreement for weights and measures services between Dover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards dated November 21, 2024
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to approve the agreement for weights and measures services between Dover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards dated November 21, 2024. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.5 Set Opening and Closing Dates for the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Set the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant opening and closing dates as Thursday, November 21, 2024, and Friday, January 10, 2025, respectively
To set the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant opening and closing dates as Thursday, November 21, 2024, and Friday, January 10, 2025, respectively
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to set the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant opening and closing dates as Thursday, November 21, 2024, and Friday, January 10, 2025, respectively. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.6 Appointments
Appoint Alysia Poe to the Town Report Committee to fill the unexpired term of Kathy Weld, which was ending on June 30, 2026
To appoint Alysia Poe to the Town Report Committee to fill the unexpired term of Kathy Weld, which was ending on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to appoint Alysia Poe to the Town Report Committee to fill the unexpired term of Kathy Weld, which was ending on June 30, 2026. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Reappoint LaVerne Lovell to the Board of Appeals for a three- year term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint LaVerne Lovell to the Board of Appeals for a three- year term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to reappoint LaVerne Lovell to the Board of Appeals for a three- year term ending June 30, 2027. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Robyn Hunter moved to reappoint Nancy Greene and Mike Donovan to the Board of
Reappoint Nancy Greene and Mike Donovan to the Board of Appeals as Associate Members for a one-year term, each, ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint Nancy Greene and Mike Donovan to the Board of Appeals as Associate Members for a one-year term, each, ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to reappoint Nancy Greene and Mike Donovan to the Board of Appeals as Associate Members for a one-year term, each, ending June 30, 2025. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
C.1 Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to the collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Police Association, further declaring that an...
That the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to the collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Police Association, further declaring that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
From the minutes
“At 7:55 PM, Robyn Hunter moved that the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to the collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Police Association, further declaring that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Dave Haviland seconded. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:00 PM Ms. Hunter moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
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