MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2018
11 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
During the meeting:
- David J. Madigan arrived late.
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session, if the Chair so declares, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to pending litigation (i.e., Duxbury v
The Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session, if the Chair so declares, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to pending litigation (i.e., Duxbury v. C. White v. Quakewrap), since an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Executive Session adjourn when completed and the Board reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM. As Chair, Mr. Flynn declared the necessity for the Executive Session because discussions in open session regarding pending litigation may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town
David J. Madigan had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session, if the Chair so declares, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to pending litigation (i.e., Duxbury v. C. White v. Quakewrap), since an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Executive Session adjourn when completed and the Board reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM. As Chair, Mr. Flynn declared the necessity for the Executive Session because discussions in open session regarding pending litigation may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town. Second by Mr. Flynn. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Dahlen-aye and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Approve the Change of Manager to Charles John Weilbrenner, for Modern Family Associates, d/b/a the Winsor House Inn & Restaurant, located at 390 Washington Street, License #00006-HT-0300
That the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approve the Change of Manager to Charles John Weilbrenner, for Modern Family Associates, d/b/a the Winsor House Inn & Restaurant, located at 390 Washington Street, License #00006-HT-0300. Mr. Dahlen recused himself as his business is currently doing some work at the Winsor House
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, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approve the Change of Manager to Charles John Weilbrenner, for Modern Family Associates, d/b/a the Winsor House Inn & Restaurant, located at 390 Washington Street, License #00006-HT-0300. Mr. Dahlen recused himself as his business is currently doing some work at the Winsor House. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 2:0:0. (Mr. Dahlen recused himself and did not vote.).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Send a letter to Entergy to reinforce the Duxbury Emergency Management Director's request for assistance with funding the transition of the Duxbury Emergency Operations Center (EOC's) from copper...
That the Board of Selectmen send a letter to Entergy to reinforce the Duxbury Emergency Management Director's request for assistance with funding the transition of the Duxbury Emergency Operations Center (EOC's) from copper phone lines to VoIP telephone lines and to send copies of the letter to David Lew, the NRC's Region I director, and Daniel Bennett, Massachusetts Executive Secretary of Public Safety and Security (ESOPSS)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen send a letter to Entergy to reinforce the Duxbury Emergency Management Director's request for assistance with funding the transition of the Duxbury Emergency Operations Center (EOC's) from copper phone lines to VoIP telephone lines and to send copies of the letter to David Lew, the NRC's Region I director, and Daniel Bennett, Massachusetts Executive Secretary of Public Safety and Security (ESOPSS). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Re-open the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen re-open the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen re-open the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Close the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen close the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen close the September 6, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Mandy Fariello, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Association, a One-Day All Alcohol License to hold a reception on Friday, August 31, 2018 'from 6:30PM to 10:00PM at the Ellison...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Mandy Fariello, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Association, a One-Day All Alcohol License to hold a reception on Friday, August 31, 2018 'from 6:30PM to 10:00PM at the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, subject to the conditions on the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Mandy Fariello, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Association, a One-Day All Alcohol License to hold a reception on Friday, August 31, 2018 'from 6:30PM to 10:00PM at the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, subject to the conditions on the license. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Marie Van Slyck, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for "Oktoberfest" on Friday, September 28, 2018 located at the Parking Lot...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Marie Van Slyck, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for "Oktoberfest" on Friday, September 28, 2018 located at the Parking Lot behind Sweetser's, 459 Washington Street, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, subject to the conditions on the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Marie Van Slyck, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for "Oktoberfest" on Friday, September 28, 2018 located at the Parking Lot behind Sweetser's, 459 Washington Street, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, subject to the conditions on the license. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Marie Van Slyck, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the "Festival Grand Tasting" on Saturday, September 29, 2018 located at the...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Marie Van Slyck, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the "Festival Grand Tasting" on Saturday, September 29, 2018 located at the Parking Lot behind Sweetser's, 459 Washington Street, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, subject to the conditions on the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Marie Van Slyck, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the "Festival Grand Tasting" on Saturday, September 29, 2018 located at the Parking Lot behind Sweetser's, 459 Washington Street, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, subject to the conditions on the license. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Maggie Hennessey-Nees, Location Manager and representative of Boston 25 Morning News, an Event Permit to hold their live "Zip Trip" broadcast in Duxbury on Friday, August 24, 2018...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Maggie Hennessey-Nees, Location Manager and representative of Boston 25 Morning News, an Event Permit to hold their live "Zip Trip" broadcast in Duxbury on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6:00 am to 10:00 am, subject to the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Maggie Hennessey-Nees, Location Manager and representative of Boston 25 Morning News, an Event Permit to hold their live "Zip Trip" broadcast in Duxbury on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6:00 am to 10:00 am, subject to the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve 07-23-18 Selectmen's (Open Session) Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve 07-23-18 Selectmen's (Open Session) Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve 07-23-18 Selectmen's (Open Session) Minutes, as presented. 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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