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February 5, 2018
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Shawn Dahlen, David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Execute the Acceptance of Deed to be recorded along with the Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed related to the acquisition of the Merry cranberry bog located at Lot 4, Church Street, and further...
That the Board of Selectmen execute the Acceptance of Deed to be recorded along with the Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed related to the acquisition of the Merry cranberry bog located at Lot 4, Church Street, and further identified as Parcel No. 069-945-005 and containing 2.7044 acres of land
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen execute the Acceptance of Deed to be recorded along with the Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed related to the acquisition of the Merry cranberry bog located at Lot 4, Church Street, and further identified as Parcel No. 069-945-005 and containing 2.7044 acres of land. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Extension of Intermunicipal Agreement for Cooperative Recycling on the South Shore for a five year term effective July 1, 2018...
That the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Extension of Intermunicipal Agreement for Cooperative Recycling on the South Shore for a five year term effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Extension of Intermunicipal Agreement for Cooperative Recycling on the South Shore for a five year term effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023, as presented. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Re-open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen re-open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen re-open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second by Mr. Madigan. After hearing Mr. Read's explanation the Board VOTED: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. # 42 - Town Clerk Records Preservation / CPC, as presented in the amount of $25,000
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. # 42 - Town Clerk Records Preservation / CPC, as presented in the amount of $25,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. # 42 - Town Clerk Records Preservation / CPC, as presented in the amount of $25,000. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. # To Be Determined / Decommissioning Radiological Cleanup Standard /Nuclear Advisory Committee, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. # To Be Determined / Decommissioning Radiological Cleanup Standard /Nuclear Advisory Committee, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. # To Be Determined / Decommissioning Radiological Cleanup Standard /Nuclear Advisory Committee, as presented. Second by Mr. Madigan. Present to discuss this article with the Board were the following members of the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee: .Ms. Pixie Lampert (Co-Chair), Ms. Becky Chin (Co-Chair) and Ms. Nancy Landgren (Member). Ms. Lampert spoke on behalf of the DNAC. She mentioned the following: ¢ They appreciated the Selectmen's previous support advocating for setting a more conservative State standard than the Federal standard regarding the allowable residual radiation limits of decommissioned nuclear reactor sites. e The current federal allowable residual radiation rate is up to 25 millirems per year (or a cancer risk of about 175 per 100,000). e The State has the ability to set a more conservative rate to reduce the cancer risks and passage of this article by the Town would be letting the State know the Town of Duxbury supports that they do so. e This is very timely because the State is currently in negotiations with Entergy to adopt an allowable limit of 10 millirems per year or less. After hearing the explanation the Board voted on the motion. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 5 -Operating Budget, as presented in the amount of $78,764,372
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 5 -Operating Budget, as presented in the amount of $78,764,372
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 5 -Operating Budget, as presented in the amount of $78,764,372. Second by Mr. Madigan. A spreadsheet showing the line item amounts of the Operating Budget was in the Selectmen's packets. Mr. Read mentioned that the budget has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and all the votes are in. [In the packet materials there was a discrepancy on the final total figures. Mr. Read apologized and explained that was due to a formulary error and the correct figure is as indicated by Mr. Flynn.] Beyond that Mr. Read directed the Boards attention to lines 77 -School Salaries; 78-School Expenses; and Line 82-914 -Employee & Retire Health Insurance. He said the School Committee voted for a different (higher) amount, but will be discussing it at their meeting on Wednesday night. It was pointed out by Mr. Madden that if the different amount on the salaries line (about $174,000) is voted then this would necessitate a motion on Town Meeting floor to vote for additional benefits ($75,000) and to provide a funding source. Mr. Madigan asked what it would mean if the School Committee does not vote to adjust their numbers. The answer given was if the discrepancy continues, then they would have to review the entire budget to try to find the additional monies from other departments. The Selectmen then voted on the motion, which is the Finance Committee's recommendation: VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 34 Conservation Land Purchase ~ Summer ST, as presented in the amount of $770,400*
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 34 Conservation Land Purchase ~ Summer ST, as presented in the amount of $770,400*
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 34 Conservation Land Purchase ~ Summer ST, as presented in the amount of $770,400*. Second by Mr. Madigan. Conservation Agent Joe Grady explained that this is a parcel of approximately 27 acres of farmland off Summer ST. The Town has been negotiating the purchase of this parcel for about 10 years. It is the site of a former turkey farm, abuts the Historic O'Neil Farm, has good agricultural soils, contains 3 vernal pools, is in an aquifer protection overlay district, and has frontage on Route 53. They are proposing that this property could potentially be re-established as a farm. The CPC / Conservation Commission is recommending purchase of this property for $770,400* to be held by the Conservation Commission and perhaps to be put under a farm management agreement. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 35 Conservation land Purchase ~- Church ST, as presented in the amount of $1,500,000
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 35 Conservation land Purchase ~- Church ST, as presented in the amount of $1,500,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 35 Conservation land Purchase ~- Church ST, as presented in the amount of $1,500,000. Second by Mr. Madigan. Mr. Grady said that this 2l-acre parcel is between two drinking water wells the Town owns. The purchase price includes the cost of the land and funds to demolish an old structure. The primary purpose for the purchase of this parcel is for water supply protection and because of that it is felt that $400,000 of the cost might be funded through the Water Enterprise Fund. The Selectmen voted on the motion regarding 2018 ATM Art. 35 Conservation land Purchase - Church ST. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 36 Conservation Land Donation, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 36 Conservation Land Donation, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 36 Conservation Land Donation, as presented. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 39 CPC: Operating Fund, as presented in the amount of $30,330
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 39 CPC: Operating Fund, as presented in the amount of $30,330
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 39 CPC: Operating Fund, as presented in the amount of $30,330. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 40 CPC: Allocations / CPC, as presented in the amount of amount of $181,134
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 40 CPC: Allocations / CPC, as presented in the amount of amount of $181,134
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 40 CPC: Allocations / CPC, as presented in the amount of amount of $181,134. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 41 Survey of Historic Properties in Tinkertown, as presented, in the amount of $11,500
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 41 Survey of Historic Properties in Tinkertown, as presented, in the amount of $11,500
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 41 Survey of Historic Properties in Tinkertown, as presented, in the amount of $11,500. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 43 Construction of Ball Field Dugouts at Keene Street Playground, as presented, in the amount of $88,000
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 43 Construction of Ball Field Dugouts at Keene Street Playground, as presented, in the amount of $88,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 43 Construction of Ball Field Dugouts at Keene Street Playground, as presented, in the amount of $88,000. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Appoint Ms. Lisa Grace to the Economic Advisory Committee as a Business Representative for a term to expire 06-30-20
That the Board appoint Ms. Lisa Grace to the Economic Advisory Committee as a Business Representative for a term to expire 06-30-20
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board appoint Ms. Lisa Grace to the Economic Advisory Committee as a Business Representative for a term to expire 06-30-20. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Adjourn
That the Board adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
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