MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn, Shawn Dahlen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town,...
That the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Board reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Board reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM. Second by Mr. Flynn. Mr. Madigan, as Chair, stated he declared the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Madigan - Aye; Mr. Flynn -Aye; and Mr. Dahlen - Aye.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Approve and adopt the Settlement Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury and the Town of Duxbury DPW Employees, in accordance with the proposed Agreement
The Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the Settlement Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury and the Town of Duxbury DPW Employees, in accordance with the proposed Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved the Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the Settlement Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury and the Town of Duxbury DPW Employees, in accordance with the proposed Agreement. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Submit an application for a home rule petition to change the number of Selectmen in Duxbury from three (3) to five (5) in accordance with the proposed draft letter as amended by Mr. Read and Town...
That the Board of Selectmen submit an application for a home rule petition to change the number of Selectmen in Duxbury from three (3) to five (5) in accordance with the proposed draft letter as amended by Mr. Read and Town Counsel as necessary
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen submit an application for a home rule petition to change the number of Selectmen in Duxbury from three (3) to five (5) in accordance with the proposed draft letter as amended by Mr. Read and Town Counsel as necessary. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
NOT disband the Alternative Energy Committee, Sidewalk and Bike Path Committee, Open Space Committee, and the Recreation Activities Committee and moved that the Board of Selectmen disband the...
That Board of Selectmen NOT disband the Alternative Energy Committee, Sidewalk and Bike Path Committee, Open Space Committee, and the Recreation Activities Committee and moved that the Board of Selectmen disband the Blairhaven Committee and the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that Board of Selectmen NOT disband the Alternative Energy Committee, Sidewalk and Bike Path Committee, Open Space Committee, and the Recreation Activities Committee and moved that the Board of Selectmen disband the Blairhaven Committee and the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Adjourn their meeting as Selectmen and convene as Water & Sewer Commissioners
That the Board adjourn their meeting as Selectmen and convene as Water & Sewer Commissioners
The minutes print the vote as "VOTE: 3:3:3", which cannot be right for a three-member board. The board then met as Water & Sewer Commissioners, so the motion passed; no count is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Selectmen and convene as Water & Sewer Commissioners. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:3:3.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect a supplement to the water usage charge for Commitment #3-FY'18 in the amount of $1,463.00
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect a supplement to the water usage charge for Commitment #3-FY'18 in the amount of $1,463.00
From the minutes
“Mr, Dahlen moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect a supplement to the water usage charge for Commitment #3-FY'18 in the amount of $1,463.00. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect an additional supplement to the service charge for Commitment #3-FY' 18 in the amount of -$600.00
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect an additional supplement to the service charge for Commitment #3-FY' 18 in the amount of -$600.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect an additional supplement to the service charge for Commitment #3-FY' 18 in the amount of -$600.00. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, 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. Dahlen moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Approve the 05-20-19 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 05-20-19 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 05-20-19 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
The Board of Selectmen adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved the Board of Selectmen adjourn. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
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