MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Theodore J. Flynn, David J. Madigan, Amy M. MacNab
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of: Conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
Move we go into Executive Session for the purpose of: Conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; and If the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21, and that the Board will adjourn and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm immediately after the completion of this Executive Session. "Mr. Flynn, as Chair, declared the necessity for an Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, 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
“Ms. MacNab moved Move we go into Executive Session for the purpose of: Conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; and If the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21, and that the Board will adjourn and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm immediately after the completion of this Executive Session. "Mr. Flynn, as Chair, declared the necessity for an Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, 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. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session (at or around 7:00pm)
That at approximately 7:00PM, the Board of Selectmen adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session (at or around 7:00pm)
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that at approximately 7:00PM, the Board of Selectmen adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session (at or around 7:00pm). Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
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
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab 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. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $1,269,282.25 for Water and Sewer Commitment #2 of FY21
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $1,269,282.25 for Water and Sewer Commitment #2 of FY21
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $1,269,282.25 for Water and Sewer Commitment #2 of FY21. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
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
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Vote to accept the recommendation of the Highway Safety Advisory Committee for the reduction of the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph on Surplus Street Marshall Street Franklin Street (Rte 53 to...
That the Board of Selectmen votes to accept the recommendation of the Highway Safety Advisory Committee for the reduction of the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph on Surplus Street Marshall Street Franklin Street (Rte 53 to Valley Street) Standish Street Valley Street (Rte 53 to Pembroke Line) Crescent Street Gurnet Road Powder Point Ave Forest Street King Caesar Road Hunt Farm Old North Street as we find these roads meet the thickly settled and/or business district criteria, as allowed by Sections 193 & 194 of Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016 regarding changes to the Speed Limit Regulations under Chapter 90, Section 17, and further to authorize the Chair to sign and send notice of action to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Yes: MacNab, MadiganNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen votes to accept the recommendation of the Highway Safety Advisory Committee for the reduction of the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph on Surplus Street Marshall Street Franklin Street (Rte 53 to Valley Street) Standish Street Valley Street (Rte 53 to Pembroke Line) Crescent Street Gurnet Road Powder Point Ave Forest Street King Caesar Road Hunt Farm Old North Street as we find these roads meet the thickly settled and/or business district criteria, as allowed by Sections 193 & 194 of Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016 regarding changes to the Speed Limit Regulations under Chapter 90, Section 17, and further to authorize the Chair to sign and send notice of action to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Nay; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Grant and executes the Easement between the Town of Duxbury and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, a Massachusetts corporation, for property located at 668 Tremont Street, (Fire...
That the Board of Selectmen grants and executes the Easement between the Town of Duxbury and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, a Massachusetts corporation, for property located at 668 Tremont Street, (Fire Station) and more particularly described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 3341, Page 332, on such terms and conditions as set forth in this Easement
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen grants and executes the Easement between the Town of Duxbury and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, a Massachusetts corporation, for property located at 668 Tremont Street, (Fire Station) and more particularly described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 3341, Page 332, on such terms and conditions as set forth in this Easement. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Appoint as follows: Alternative Energy Committee (Lew Segall-Chair) Term Expires Steve Campbell Appointment 06/30/23 King Caesar Fund Rev
That the Board of Selectmen appoint as follows: Alternative Energy Committee (Lew Segall-Chair) Term Expires Steve Campbell Appointment 06/30/23 King Caesar Fund Rev. Catherine Cullen Re-Appointment 06/30/23 (COA Board was on agenda, but will be presented at a future meeting)
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint as follows: Alternative Energy Committee (Lew Segall-Chair) Term Expires Steve Campbell Appointment 06/30/23 King Caesar Fund Rev. Catherine Cullen Re-Appointment 06/30/23 (COA Board was on agenda, but will be presented at a future meeting) Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Approve the 10/26/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
That the Board of Selectmen approves the 10/26/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen approves the 10/26/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Madigan. Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Approve the 10/26/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approves the 10/26/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen approves the 10/26/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan. Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Adjourn
That at approximately 7:51 PM, the Board of Selectmen adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that at approximately 7:51 PM, the Board of Selectmen adjourn. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Madigan, second: MacNab)
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