MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 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
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position, if the Chair so declares,...
That we go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position, if the Chair so declares, regarding the following: Town of Duxbury v. Quakewrap and C.White Marine in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Board reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM. As Chair, Mr. Flynn declared that the necessity for an Executive Session is to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that we go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position, if the Chair so declares, regarding the following: Town of Duxbury v. Quakewrap and C.White Marine in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Board reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM. As Chair, Mr. Flynn declared that the necessity for an Executive Session is to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position. Mr. Dahlen seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Dahlen-Aye; and Mr. Madigan-Aye.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn the Executive Session and immediately re-convene in Open Session at approximately 7:00pm
That the Board adjourn the Executive Session and immediately re-convene in Open Session at approximately 7:00pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board adjourn the Executive Session and immediately re-convene in Open Session at approximately 7:00pm. Mr. Dahlen seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Dahlen-Aye; and Mr. Madigan-Aye.” (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. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $17,002.93 for water charges for Commitment M-2019-1
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $17,002.93 for water charges for Commitment M-2019-1
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $17,002.93 for water charges for Commitment M-2019-1. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re- convene as Selectmen
That the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re- convene as Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re- convene as Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Authorize members of the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee to attend and/or ask questions on the Town's behalf at any meetings regarding the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station...
That the Board of Selectmen authorize members of the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee to attend and/or ask questions on the Town's behalf at any meetings regarding the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station and/or the transfer of the license from Entergy to Holtec regarding the Pilgrim Nuclear Station with the understanding that the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee provides timely updates to the Board of Selectmen regarding any information learned
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize members of the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee to attend and/or ask questions on the Town's behalf at any meetings regarding the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station and/or the transfer of the license from Entergy to Holtec regarding the Pilgrim Nuclear Station with the understanding that the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee provides timely updates to the Board of Selectmen regarding any information learned. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Appoint Wendell Cerne to the Alternative Energy Committee to fill an expired seat due to expire on 6/30/2020
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Wendell Cerne to the Alternative Energy Committee to fill an expired seat due to expire on 6/30/2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Wendell Cerne to the Alternative Energy Committee to fill an expired seat due to expire on 6/30/2020. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Appoint Becky Katz Brown to the Council on Aging Board to fill an unexpired seat due to expire on 6/30/2019
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Becky Katz Brown to the Council on Aging Board to fill an unexpired seat due to expire on 6/30/2019
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint Becky Katz Brown to the Council on Aging Board to fill an unexpired seat due to expire on 6/30/2019. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen. Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Mandy Fariello (Duxbury Art Association): a One-Day All-Alcoholic License to hold a reception on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden...
That Ms. Mandy Fariello, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Association, is granted a One-Day All-Alcoholic License to hold a reception on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, subject to the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that Ms. Mandy Fariello, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Association, is granted a One-Day All-Alcoholic License to hold a reception on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Anne Marie Winchester (South Shore Race Management): permission to hold the Duxbury Fitness 5K Road Race in Duxbury on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:00am contingent upon the...
That Ms. Anne Marie Winchester, as a representative of South Shore Race Management, LLC, is granted permission to hold the Duxbury Fitness 5K Road Race in Duxbury on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:00am contingent upon the conditions of the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that Ms. Anne Marie Winchester, as a representative of South Shore Race Management, LLC, is granted permission to hold the Duxbury Fitness 5K Road Race in Duxbury on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:00am contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve the 12/17/18 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
To approve the 12/17/18 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved to approve the 12/17/18 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen. Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve the 12/17/18 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 12/17/18 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 12/17/18 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded 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. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen. Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
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