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Duxbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

July 29, 2019

12 recorded votes, 2 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

Declare as surplus the items as presented and requested by the Harbormaster, Conservation and DPW departments in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold or donated, all in accordance...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To declare as surplus the items as presented and requested by the Harbormaster, Conservation and DPW departments in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. c.30b and the Town's policies and procedures

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved to declare as surplus the items as presented and requested by the Harbormaster, Conservation and DPW departments in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. c.30b and the Town's policies and procedures. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the First Parish Church Unitarian Universalists to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the First Parish Church Unitarian Universalists to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $16,000.00, as approved by Town Meeting vote under Article 33 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the First Parish Church Unitarian Universalists to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $16,000.00, as approved by Town Meeting vote under Article 33 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society, Inc. to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society, Inc. to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $52,250.00, as approved by Town Meeting vote under Article 36 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society, Inc. to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $52,250.00, as approved by Town Meeting vote under Article 36 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and The Alden Kindred of America, Inc. to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $5,200.00, as...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and The Alden Kindred of America, Inc. to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $5,200.00, as approved by Town Meeting vote under Article 37 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Grant Agreement between the Town of Duxbury and The Alden Kindred of America, Inc. to fund their request from the Community Preservation Fund in the amount of $5,200.00, as approved by Town Meeting vote under Article 37 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve of and adopt the proposed change to the Personnel Policies noted as item p. on Page 10, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve of and adopt the proposed change to the Personnel Policies noted as item p. on Page 10, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve of and adopt the proposed change to the Personnel Policies noted as item p. on Page 10, as presented. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint the individuals to the committees indicated and for the terms shown on the table below

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint the individuals to the committees indicated and for the terms shown on the table below

The minutes give the vote in a table, one row per appointee; every row reads "Mr. Flynn | Mr. Dahlen | 3:0:0".

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved to appoint the individuals to the committees indicated and for the terms shown on the table below. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE:.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Anna Gelb (Outstanding in the Field): One-Day Wine and Malt Licenses for two (2) dinner events to be held at the property of Charles J. Husk, 160 Marshall Street, on the following...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That Ms. Anna Gelb, as a representative of Outstanding in the Field, is granted One-Day Wine and Malt Licenses for two (2) dinner events to be held at the property of Charles J. Husk, 160 Marshall Street, on the following dates: Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM ~=-s and Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, which are contingent upon the conditions of the licenses

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that Ms. Anna Gelb, as a representative of Outstanding in the Field, is granted One-Day Wine and Malt Licenses for two (2) dinner events to be held at the property of Charles J. Husk, 160 Marshall Street, on the following dates: Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM ~=-s and Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, which are contingent upon the conditions of the licenses. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Erin McGough, as a representative of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their "Speakeasy Night" on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Nathaniel...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Erin McGough, as a representative of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their "Speakeasy Night" on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, subject to the conditions on the license

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Erin McGough, as a representative of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their "Speakeasy Night" on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, subject to the conditions on the license. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Tammy Friend, as a representative of the Duxbury Student Union, an Event Permit for their "Splash & Dash" event on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Duxbury Student Union and Percy...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Tammy Friend, as a representative of the Duxbury Student Union, an Event Permit for their "Splash & Dash" event on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Duxbury Student Union and Percy Walker Pool, 147 Saint George Street, from 8:00 am to 11:00am, contingent upon the conditions on the permit

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Tammy Friend, as a representative of the Duxbury Student Union, an Event Permit for their "Splash & Dash" event on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Duxbury Student Union and Percy Walker Pool, 147 Saint George Street, from 8:00 am to 11:00am, contingent upon the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the 07-08-19 Selectmen Minutes, as presented

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To approve the 07-08-19 Selectmen Minutes, as presented

Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: DahlenThe minutes give the count as 2:0:0 and say "Mr. Dahlen abstained as he was not present at that meeting."

From the minutes

“Mr. Madigan moved to approve the 07-08-19 Selectmen Minutes, as presented. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 2:0:0. (Mr. Dahlen abstained as he was not present at that meeting.).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of August, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments A & B

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of August, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments A & B

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of August, 2019 in accordance with posted Attachments A & B. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Dahlen moved to adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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