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February 11, 2019
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
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Present: Theodore J. Flynn, Shawn Dahlen, David J. Madigan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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)
1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS of 485 GPD (53-45) for a total allocation of 2,029 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS of 485 GPD (53-45) for a total allocation of 2,029 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: Dahlen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS of 485 GPD (53-45) for a total allocation of 2,029 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:1 (Shawn Dahlen abstained).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
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)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries in the amount of $135,000, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries in the amount of $135,000, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries in the amount of $135,000, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #14 regarding Amend Zoning Bylaw ~ Medical Marijuana Overlay District, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #14 regarding Amend Zoning Bylaw ~ Medical Marijuana Overlay District, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #14 regarding Amend Zoning Bylaw ~ Medical Marijuana Overlay District, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #25 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.3, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #25 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.3, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #25 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.3, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #26 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.2 Definitions, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #26 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.2 Definitions, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #26 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.2 Definitions, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #27 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 425 425 Intensity and Dimensional Regulations for All Neighborhood Business Districts Section 425.1 Number 5 Entitled "Lot...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #27 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 425 425 Intensity and Dimensional Regulations for All Neighborhood Business Districts Section 425.1 Number 5 Entitled "Lot Area, Frontage, Depth Dimensions and Coverage," as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #27 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 425 425 Intensity and Dimensional Regulations for All Neighborhood Business Districts Section 425.1 Number 5 Entitled "Lot Area, Frontage, Depth Dimensions and Coverage," as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #28 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 400 - Use, Intensity, Dimensional and Coverage Regulations for All Districts, Section 425.1 Intensity and Dimensional...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #28 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 400 - Use, Intensity, Dimensional and Coverage Regulations for All Districts, Section 425.1 Intensity and Dimensional Regulations for All Neighborhood Business Districts, Number 4, Lot Dimension for NB-1 and NB-2, to fix a typo from last year's warrant article, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #28 regarding Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 400 - Use, Intensity, Dimensional and Coverage Regulations for All Districts, Section 425.1 Intensity and Dimensional Regulations for All Neighborhood Business Districts, Number 4, Lot Dimension for NB-1 and NB-2, to fix a typo from last year's warrant article, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 Special Town Meeting Article #1 regarding Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $94,518, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 Special Town Meeting Article #1 regarding Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $94,518, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 Special Town Meeting Article #1 regarding Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $94,518, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 Special Town Meeting Article #4 regarding Funding of engineering and design work related to the Powder Point Bridge in the amount of $85,000.00, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 Special Town Meeting Article #4 regarding Funding of engineering and design work related to the Powder Point Bridge in the amount of $85,000.00, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 Special Town Meeting Article #4 regarding Funding of engineering and design work related to the Powder Point Bridge in the amount of $85,000.00, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Re-open the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen re-open the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen re-open the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Sign the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrants
That the Board of Selectmen sign the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen sign the 2019 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrants. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Direct either of the Constables of the Town of Duxbury to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts One through Six at...
That the Board of Selectmen directs either of the Constables of the Town of Duxbury to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts One through Six at the Lt. Timothy J. Steele Athletic Building, 130 Saint George Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen directs either of the Constables of the Town of Duxbury to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts One through Six at the Lt. Timothy J. Steele Athletic Building, 130 Saint George Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Add the following ballot question to the Annual Town Elections on Saturday, March 23, 2019: "Shall the Town of Duxbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half,...
That the Board of Selectmen vote to add the following ballot question to the Annual Town Elections on Saturday, March 23, 2019: "Shall the Town of Duxbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to obtain engineering and design services for construction of a new Department of Public Works facility, to be located at 878 Tremont Street, also shown as Assessors Map Parcel No. 092-500-016?"
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to add the following ballot question to the Annual Town Elections on Saturday, March 23, 2019: "Shall the Town of Duxbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one- half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to obtain engineering and design services for construction of a new Department of Public Works facility, to be located at 878 Tremont Street, also shown as Assessors Map Parcel No. 092-500-016?" Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support an amendment of 2019 ATM Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries - to implement the increases and maximums as noted in the presentation
That the Board of Selectmen support an amendment of 2019 ATM Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries - to implement the increases and maximums as noted in the presentation
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support an amendment of 2019 ATM Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries - to implement the increases and maximums as noted in the presentation. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support an amendment of 2019 ATM Article #5 regarding Operating Budget by increasing Line 36 by $16,585; by increasing Line 48 by $4,400; by decreasing Line 49 by $50,000; and by increasing Line...
That the Board of Selectmen support an amendment of 2019 ATM Article #5 regarding Operating Budget by increasing Line 36 by $16,585; by increasing Line 48 by $4,400; by decreasing Line 49 by $50,000; and by increasing Line 87 by $29,015, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support an amendment of 2019 ATM Article #5 regarding Operating Budget by increasing Line 36 by $16,585; by increasing Line 48 by $4,400; by decreasing Line 49 by $50,000; and by increasing Line 87 by $29,015, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support and amendment to 2019 ATM Article #6 to remove $42,000 for a weed harvester
That the Board of Selectmen support and amendment to 2019 ATM Article #6 to remove $42,000 for a weed harvester
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support and amendment to 2019 ATM Article #6 to remove $42,000 for a weed harvester. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Remove current Articles 12 (Amend General By-laws - Facilities for Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities), 13 (Amend Zoning Bylaw - Medical Marijuana Treatment Center) and 24 (Amend Zoning...
That the Board of Selectmen remove current Articles 12 (Amend General By-laws - Facilities for Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities), 13 (Amend Zoning Bylaw - Medical Marijuana Treatment Center) and 24 (Amend Zoning Bylaws- Flood Hazard Areas Overlay District) from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen remove current Articles 12 (Amend General By-laws - Facilities for Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities), 13 (Amend Zoning Bylaw - Medical Marijuana Treatment Center) and 24 (Amend Zoning Bylaws- Flood Hazard Areas Overlay District) from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen _-- Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Add the overlay district map to 2019 ATM Article #14 regarding Medical Marijuana Overlay District
That the Board of Selectmen add the overlay district map to 2019 ATM Article #14 regarding Medical Marijuana Overlay District
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen add the overlay district map to 2019 ATM Article #14 regarding Medical Marijuana Overlay District. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Accept the changes to 2019 ATM Article #14 and accept the overlay district, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen accept the changes to 2019 ATM Article #14 and accept the overlay district, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the changes to 2019 ATM Article #14 and accept the overlay district, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Close the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen close the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen close the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve the 02/04/19 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
To approve the 02/04/19 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved to approve the 02/04/19 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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