MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2018
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Theodore J. Flynn, Shawn Dahlen, David J. Madigan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for: Recreation Department and Council on Aging
That the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for: Recreation Department and Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for: Recreation Department and Council on Aging. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve the fees as listed in the memorandum dated April 26, 2018 from Gordon Cushing, Recreation Director, with the new fees to be effective July 1, 2018
That the Board of Selectmen approve the fees as listed in the memorandum dated April 26, 2018 from Gordon Cushing, Recreation Director, with the new fees to be effective July 1, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the fees as listed in the memorandum dated April 26, 2018 from Gordon Cushing, Recreation Director, with the new fees to be effective July 1, 2018. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve the fees as listed in a memorandum dated May 1, 2018 from Joanne, Moore, Director of Council on Aging, with the new fees to be effective July 1, 2018
That the Board of Selectmen approve the fees as listed in a memorandum dated May 1, 2018 from Joanne, Moore, Director of Council on Aging, with the new fees to be effective July 1, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the fees as listed in a memorandum dated May 1, 2018 from Joanne, Moore, Director of Council on Aging, with the new fees to be effective July 1, 2018. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Close the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes
That the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, permission to hold a portion of the Duxbury Music Festival on the Duxbury Millennium Town Green from Friday, July...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, permission to hold a portion of the Duxbury Music Festival on the Duxbury Millennium Town Green from Friday, July 20, 2018 through Sunday, July 22, 2018, subject to the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, permission to hold a portion of the Duxbury Music Festival on the Duxbury Millennium Town Green from Friday, July 20, 2018 through Sunday, July 22, 2018, subject to the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for a Concert to be held on the Millennium Town Green, in conjunction with...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for a Concert to be held on the Millennium Town Green, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for a Concert to be held on the Millennium Town Green, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for a Sunday in the Park Concert to be held on the Millennium Town Green,...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for a Sunday in the Park Concert to be held on the Millennium Town Green, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for a Sunday in the Park Concert to be held on the Millennium Town Green, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Blues Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Blues Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Art, 64 Saint George Street, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Blues Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Art, 64 Saint George Street, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Faculty Concert and Reception to be held at a private home located at...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Faculty Concert and Reception to be held at a private home located at 1053 Tremont Street, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Faculty Concert and Reception to be held at a private home located at 1053 Tremont Street, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Faculty Concert and Reception to be held at a private home located at 22 Winsor Street, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Tuesday, July 23, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Eimear Gorman, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory is granted a One-Day All Alcohol License for a Faculty Concert and Reception to be held at a private home located at 22 Winsor Street, in conjunction with the Duxbury Music Festival, on Tuesday, July 23, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM (contingent upon the conditions on the license). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve and execute an Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Duxbury and Plympton, Massachusetts, regarding an Emergency Dispatch System effective July 1, 2018
That the Board of Selectmen approve and execute an Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Duxbury and Plympton, Massachusetts, regarding an Emergency Dispatch System effective July 1, 2018
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute an Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Duxbury and Plympton, Massachusetts, regarding an Emergency Dispatch System effective July 1, 2018. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn the meeting as Selectmen in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as Selectmen afterward
That the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting as Selectmen in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as Selectmen afterward
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting as Selectmen in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as Selectmen afterward. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Acting in its capacity as Water & Sewer Commissioners, execute the Acceptance of Deed for property located on Church Street for water treatment and water supply protection purposes and pursuant to...
That the Board of Selectmen, acting in its capacity as Water & Sewer Commissioners, execute the Acceptance of Deed for property located on Church Street for water treatment and water supply protection purposes and pursuant to the vote taken under Article 35 of the March 10, 2018 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan move that the Board of Selectmen, acting in its capacity as Water & Sewer Commissioners, execute the Acceptance of Deed for property located on Church Street for water treatment and water supply protection purposes and pursuant to the vote taken under Article 35 of the March 10, 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $11,195.68 for water and sewer charges for Commitment M-2018-2
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $11,195.68 for water and sewer charges for Commitment M-2018-2
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $11,195.68 for water and sewer charges for Commitment M-2018-2. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and reconvene as Selectmen
That the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and reconvene as Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and reconvene as Selectmen. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Execute the Order of Taking for property located off Duck Hill Road pursuant to the vote taken under Article 36 of the March 10, 2018 Annual Town Meeting and which property will be under the care,...
That the Board of Selectmen execute the Order of Taking for property located off Duck Hill Road pursuant to the vote taken under Article 36 of the March 10, 2018 Annual Town Meeting and which property will be under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen execute the Order of Taking for property located off Duck Hill Road pursuant to the vote taken under Article 36 of the March 10, 2018 Annual Town Meeting and which property will be under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission for conservation and passive recreation purposes. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Execute an Approval of Deed for the two gifted parcels: one known as the Hewitt Marsh located north of Abrams Hill and the Pine Point property off Gurnet Road, and approves the acceptance by the...
That the Board of Selectmen executes an Approval of Deed for the two gifted parcels: one known as the Hewitt Marsh located north of Abrams Hill and the Pine Point property off Gurnet Road, and approves the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of the deeds from the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society for conservation and open space purposes
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen executes an Approval of Deed for the two gifted parcels: one known as the Hewitt Marsh located north of Abrams Hill and the Pine Point property off Gurnet Road, and approves the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of the deeds from the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society for conservation and open space purposes. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019 in the amount of $750,000
That the Board of Selectmen execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019 in the amount of $750,000
Yes: Flynn, MadiganThe minutes say Shawn Dahlen recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Shawn Dahlen as recused. The minutes say Shawn Dahlen recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Shawn Dahlen as recused. Shawn Dahlen stepped aside (recused) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019 in the amount of $750,000. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 2:0:0. (Mr. Dahlen recused himself and did not participate or vote.).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Approve the FY18 Municipal Relief Transfers, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the FY18 Municipal Relief Transfers, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the FY18 Municipal Relief Transfers, as presented. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve and adopt the amended Town of Duxbury Purchasing Procedures/Procurement Policy effective June 25, 2018, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the amended Town of Duxbury Purchasing Procedures/Procurement Policy effective June 25, 2018, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the amended Town of Duxbury Purchasing Procedures/Procurement Policy effective June 25, 2018, as presented. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Open the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant
That the Board of Selectmen vote to open the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to open the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Jennifer Weldon, as a representative of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold a Fundraiser event on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Blakeman's...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Jennifer Weldon, as a representative of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold a Fundraiser event on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Blakeman's - Duxbury Beach, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, contingent upon the conditions on the license
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: Dahlen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Jennifer Weldon, as a representative of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, a One-Day All Alcoholic License to hold a Fundraiser event on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Blakeman's - Duxbury Beach, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, contingent upon the conditions on the license. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 2:0:1. (Mr. Dahlen abstained.).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Approve the 06-04-18 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 06-04-18 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 06-04-18 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve the 06-04-18 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 06-04-18 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 06-04-18 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of July, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments A & B
That the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of July, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments A & B
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of July, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments A & B. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn
That the Board adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board adjourn. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
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