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February 25, 2019
17 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
Adopt the proposed changes to the Town of Duxbury Personnel Policies presented at a public hearing on February 11, 2019 and pursuant to General Bylaws Section 3.1.7 (c)
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the proposed changes to the Town of Duxbury Personnel Policies presented at a public hearing on February 11, 2019 and pursuant to General Bylaws Section 3.1.7 (c)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen adopt the proposed changes to the Town of Duxbury Personnel Policies presented at a public hearing on February 11, 2019 and pursuant to General Bylaws Section 3.1.7 (c). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Approve of the amendment between Ditch Digger, LLC and the Town of Duxbury and extend ratification to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve of the amendment between Ditch Digger, LLC and the Town of Duxbury and extend ratification to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve of the amendment between Ditch Digger, LLC and the Town of Duxbury and extend ratification to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as presented. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 30 - CPC: Operating Fund, as presented for $31,056.10
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 30 - CPC: Operating Fund, as presented for $31,056.10
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 30 - CPC: Operating Fund, as presented for $31,056.10. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 31 CPC: Allocations for a total of $186,336.30 divided equally among: Open Space, Historical and Housing
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 31 CPC: Allocations for a total of $186,336.30 divided equally among: Open Space, Historical and Housing
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 31 CPC: Allocations for a total of $186,336.30 divided equally among: Open Space, Historical and Housing. Second by Mr, Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 33 - First Parish Church Records Conservation Project, regarding the preservation of historical records from FPC for the amount of $16, 046
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 33 - First Parish Church Records Conservation Project, regarding the preservation of historical records from FPC for the amount of $16, 046
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 33 - First Parish Church Records Conservation Project, regarding the preservation of historical records from FPC for the amount of $16, 046. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 32- Town Clerk Records Preservation in the amount of $25,000
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 32- Town Clerk Records Preservation in the amount of $25,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 32- Town Clerk Records Preservation in the amount of $25,000. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 34 Duxbury Housing Authority exterior preservation in the amount of $160,000
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 34 Duxbury Housing Authority exterior preservation in the amount of $160,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 34 Duxbury Housing Authority exterior preservation in the amount of $160,000. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 35 - Pickleball Courts at Tarkiln in the amount of $50,000
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 35 - Pickleball Courts at Tarkiln in the amount of $50,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 35 - Pickleball Courts at Tarkiln in the amount of $50,000. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. #37 - Window Restoration at the Alden House Historic Site in the amount of $5,200
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. #37 - Window Restoration at the Alden House Historic Site in the amount of $5,200
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. #37 - Window Restoration at the Alden House Historic Site in the amount of $5,200. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. #36 - Window and Gutter Restoration at the King Caesar House in the amount of $52,250
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. #36 - Window and Gutter Restoration at the King Caesar House in the amount of $52,250
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. #36 - Window and Gutter Restoration at the King Caesar House in the amount of $52,250. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize Abutters Notice for Building Permits, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize Abutters Notice for Building Permits, as presented
No: Dahlen, Flynn, MadiganEvery member present voted no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize Abutters Notice for Building Permits, as presented. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 0:3:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article # 5 - Operating Budget for FY 2020 in the total amount of $81,458,977
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article # 5 - Operating Budget for FY 2020 in the total amount of $81,458,977
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article # 5 - Operating Budget for FY 2020 in the total amount of $81,458,977. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM (or STM) Article #7 for Small Equipment and Minor Services in the amount of $110,071
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM (or STM) Article #7 for Small Equipment and Minor Services in the amount of $110,071
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM (or STM) Article #7 for Small Equipment and Minor Services in the amount of $110,071. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury Beach Lease in the amount of $800,000
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury Beach Lease in the amount of $800,000
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 support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury Beach Lease in the amount of $800,000. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 2:0:0. (Mr. Dahlen recused himself and did not vote.).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Support the 2019 ATM Article #13 regarding Duxbury Seawall Repairs with the understanding that betterments will pay for the net of the costs less any grants and the Town will only pick up the...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #13 regarding Duxbury Seawall Repairs with the understanding that betterments will pay for the net of the costs less any grants and the Town will only pick up the short-term financing cost (not covered by the betterments or grants)
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #13 regarding Duxbury Seawall Repairs with the understanding that betterments will pay for the net of the costs less any grants and the Town will only pick up the short-term financing cost (not covered by the betterments or grants). Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments B & C. 2) the commercial...
That the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments B & C. 2) the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments A & C. 3) the recreational harvesting of softshell clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachment D
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments B & C. 2) the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments A & C. 3) the recreational harvesting of softshell clams for the month of March, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachment D. 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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