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Duxbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 11, 2020

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn

Absent: Shawn Dahlen

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

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

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. Flynn 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. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage and service charges totaling $578,887.10 for Water and Sewer Commitment #3 of FY20

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage and service charges totaling $578,887.10 for Water and Sewer Commitment #3 of FY20

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage and service charges totaling $578,887.10 for Water and Sewer Commitment #3 of FY20. Seconded by Mr. Madigan _ Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Madigan - Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Accept the Settlement Agreement by and between the Duxbury Public Safety Dispatchers Union, MCOP Local 376A and the Town of Duxbury as presented (or amended) beginning July 1, 2019 through June...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen accept the Settlement Agreement by and between the Duxbury Public Safety Dispatchers Union, MCOP Local 376A and the Town of Duxbury as presented (or amended) beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the Settlement Agreement by and between the Duxbury Public Safety Dispatchers Union, MCOP Local 376A and the Town of Duxbury as presented (or amended) beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Madigan _ Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Approve the following FY20 Municipal Relief Transfers: Date: May 11,, 2020 From the General Fund - e From Item #1a- Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $42,000 to Police Salaries...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve the following FY20 Municipal Relief Transfers: Date: May 11,, 2020 From the General Fund - e From Item #1a- Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $42,000 to Police Salaries Budget Line #30 e From Item #1b - Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $10,900 to Police Expenses Budget Line #31 e From Item #1c - Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $50,000 to Harbor/Coastal Management Salaries Budget Line #38 e From Item #2a- Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $1,100 to DPW Land & Natural Salaries Budget Line #45 e From Item #2b - Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $10,250 to DPW Highway Salaries Budget Line #52 e From Item #2c - Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $1,050 to DPW Transfer Station Salaries Budget Line #57 e From Item #2d - Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $540 to DPW Cemetery Salaries Budget Line #61 e From Item #3 - Interest on Bonded Debt Budget Line #89 in the amount of $5,854.17 and Interest on Temporary Notes Budget Line #90 in the amount of $4,145.83 (total $10,000) to Debt Principal Payments Budget Line #88 From the Water Enterprise Fund - ; e From Item #2e - Interest on Temporary Notes Budget Line #96 in the amount of $10,000 and Bond Expense Budget Line #97 in the amount of $9,300 (total $19,300) to Water Salaries Budget Line #92 e From Item #3 Debt Principal Payments Budget Line #94 in the amount of $8,150 to In

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the following FY20 Municipal Relief Transfers: Date: May 11,, 2020 From the General Fund - e From Item #1a- Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $42,000 to Police Salaries Budget Line #30 e From Item #1b - Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $10,900 to Police Expenses Budget Line #31 e From Item #1c - Health Insurance Budget Line #82 in the amount of $50,000 to Harbor/Coastal Management Salaries Budget Line #38 e From Item #2a- Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $1,100 to DPW Land & Natural Salaries Budget Line #45 e From Item #2b - Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $10,250 to DPW Highway Salaries Budget Line #52 e From Item #2c - Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $1,050 to DPW Transfer Station Salaries Budget Line #57 e From Item #2d - Workers Compensation Budget Line #85 in the amount of $540 to DPW Cemetery Salaries Budget Line #61 e From Item #3 - Interest on Bonded Debt Budget Line #89 in the amount of $5,854.17 and Interest on Temporary Notes Budget Line #90 in the amount of $4,145.83 (total $10,000) to Debt Principal Payments Budget Line #88 From the Water Enterprise Fund - ; e From Item #2e - Interest on Temporary Notes Budget Line #96 in the amount of $10,000 and Bond Expense Budget Line #97 in the amount of $9,300 (total $19,300) to Water Salaries Budget Line #92 e From Item #3 Debt Principal Payments Budget Line #94 in the amount of $8,150 to Interest on Bonded Debt Budget Line #95 Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by gift and/or eminent domain three parcels of land located off Pine Point Road, identified as...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by gift and/or eminent domain three parcels of land located off Pine Point Road, identified as Assessor's Parcels 132-054-000, 141-043-000,and 141-044- 000, and described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 2073, Page 138, said property to be acquired for and dedicated to conservation and passive recreation purposes in perpetuity and under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 40 section 8C

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by gift and/or eminent domain three parcels of land located off Pine Point Road, identified as Assessor's Parcels 132-054-000, 141-043-000,and 141-044- 000, and described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 2073, Page 138, said property to be acquired for and dedicated to conservation and passive recreation purposes in perpetuity and under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 40 section 8C. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Have no objection to the installation of KENO To Go at Bennett's General Store located at 136 Tremont Street, provided that no viewing monitors are installed

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen have no objection to the installation of KENO To Go at Bennett's General Store located at 136 Tremont Street, provided that no viewing monitors are installed

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen have no objection to the installation of KENO To Go at Bennett's General Store located at 136 Tremont Street, provided that no viewing monitors are installed. Seconded by Mr. Madigan _ Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

For public health and safety reasons, vote to cancel this year's 4" of July Parade and the Duxbury Education Foundation's (DEF) Road Race

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen, for public health and safety reasons, vote to cancel this year's 4" of July Parade and the Duxbury Education Foundation's (DEF) Road Race

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, for public health and safety reasons, vote to cancel this year's 4" of July Parade and the Duxbury Education Foundation's (DEF) Road Race. Seconded by Mr. Madigan _ Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan Aye; Mr. Flynn Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Approve the 04/47/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve the 04/47/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 04/47/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Approve the 04/47/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve the 04/47/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 04/47/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Patrol) since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That we go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Patrol) since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; and if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21, and that the Board will adjourn immediately after completion of this Executive Session. Mr. Madigan stated: "As Chair, I declare that 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, strategizing and negotiating position."

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that we go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police Patrol) since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; and if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21, and that the Board will adjourn immediately after completion of this Executive Session. Mr. Madigan stated: "As Chair, I declare that 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, strategizing and negotiating position." Seconded by Mr. Madigan _- Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

Adjourn the Executive Session and simultaneously re-convene and adjourn the Open Session

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

That the Board of Selectmen adjourn the Executive Session and simultaneously re-convene and adjourn the Open Session

From the minutes

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the Executive Session and simultaneously re-convene and adjourn the Open Session. Seconded by Mr. Madigan _-- Roll Call Vote: Mr. Madigan-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)

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

From the Duxbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from The Local Seen (Duxbury’s local cable) candidate videos (Amy MacNab 2022; Fernando Guitart and Cynthia Ladd Fiorini 2024; Brian Glennon and Michael McGee 2026). Former members show initials.

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