MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2019
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The posted file is missing pages 2 and 4 of 5 (the page numbers jump), so some business and votes from this meeting are not shown.
Present: Theodore J. Flynn, Shawn Dahlen
Absent: David J. Madigan
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position, if the Chair so declares,...
That we go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position, 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. As Vice Chair, Mr. Flynn declared that the necessity for an Executive Session is 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
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that we go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position, 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. As Vice Chair, Mr. Flynn declared that the necessity for an Executive Session is 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. Mr. Flynn seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Flynn-Aye and Mr. Dahlen-Aye.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
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. Dahlen moved that the Board adjourn the Executive Session and immediately re-convene in Open Session at approximately 7:00pm. Mr. Flynn seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Flynn-Aye and Mr. Dahlen-Aye.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Approve the renewal of Duxbury Oyster Company LLC, John McCluskey, Manager, of 540 Temple Street, for Aquaculture Lease NAE-2006-1163, 9732-2 for ten (10) years
That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of Duxbury Oyster Company LLC, John McCluskey, Manager, of 540 Temple Street, for Aquaculture Lease NAE-2006-1163, 9732-2 for ten (10) years
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of Duxbury Oyster Company LLC, John McCluskey, Manager, of 540 Temple Street, for Aquaculture Lease NAE-2006-1163, 9732-2 for ten (10) years. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Close the public hearing
That the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
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
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 2 members were present for this vote (Theodore J. Flynn and Shawn Dahlen). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen 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. Flynn Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Instruct the Treasurer to collect the total of $990,432.03 for water and sewer usage and the total of $750.00 for water service charges for the Water and Sewer Commitment #1 of FY20
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total of $990,432.03 for water and sewer usage and the total of $750.00 for water service charges for the Water and Sewer Commitment #1 of FY20
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total of $990,432.03 for water and sewer usage and the total of $750.00 for water service charges for the Water and Sewer Commitment #1 of FY20. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (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. Seconded by Mr. Flynn 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Approve and adopt the Settlement Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury and the Duxbury Police Commander Association, MCOP, Local 376, in accordance with the proposed Agreement
That the Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the Settlement Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury and the Duxbury Police Commander Association, MCOP, Local 376, in accordance with the proposed Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and adopt the Settlement Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury and the Duxbury Police Commander Association, MCOP, Local 376, in accordance with the proposed Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Open the March 14, 2020 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrants
That the Board of Selectmen vote to open the March 14, 2020 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to open the March 14, 2020 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrants. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Motion listing four dates in October and November 2019 (start of the motion is on a page missing from the posted file)
(the motion begins on page 4 of 5, which is missing from the posted file; the visible part lists Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26; Friday, November 1; and Saturday, November 2, 2019)
The posted file has pages 1, 3 and 5 of 5; pages 2 and 4 are missing, so the start of this motion and its mover are not shown.
From the minutes
“Friday, October 25, 2019 Saturday, October 26, 2019 Friday, November 1, 2019 Saturday, November 2, 2019 Seconded by Mr. Flynn -- Vote: 2:0:0.” (second: Flynn)
Approve the 9/30/19 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as written, with the contents to remain sealed due to medical confidentiality
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 9/30/19 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as written, with the contents to remain sealed due to medical confidentiality
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 9/30/19 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as written, with the contents to remain sealed due to medical confidentiality. Seconded by Mr. Flynn 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Approve the 8/15/19 and 9/30/19 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 8/15/19 and 9/30/19 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 8/15/19 and 9/30/19 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
That the Board adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
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