MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 28, 2022
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization with competing nominations for Chair and Vice Chair; see the notes on those votes.
Present: Amy M. MacNab, Fernando Guitart, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Theodore J. Flynn, Michael McGee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Choose Fernando Guitart as Chair
To choose Fernando Guitart as Chair (nominated by Ms. MacNab)
Yes: Fiorini, Flynn, MacNab, McGeeLater in the meeting Mr. Guitart gave up the Chair and the board voted again (next votes). The roll call does not list Fernando Guitart.
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab began by nominating Mr. Guitart for Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Guitart accepted. Seconded by Mr. Flynn. Roll Call: Ms. MacNab-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flynn-aye; and Mr. McGee-aye..” (Motion: MacNab, second: Flynn)
Choose the Vice Chair (Cynthia Ladd Fiorini or Michael McGee)
To choose a Vice Chair (nominees: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini and Michael McGee)
A choice between two nominees, not a yes-or-no vote, so no member votes are shown. The minutes say: "All those in favor of Mr. McGee - Mr. Flynn-aye; and Mr. McGee-aye. All those in favor of Ms. Ladd Fiorini Ms. MacNab-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; and Mr. Guitart-aye." Ms. Ladd Fiorini became Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart began with nominations for Vice Chair, in which, Ms. MacNab nominated Ms. Ladd Fiorini. Ms. Ladd Fiorini accepted the nomination. Mr. Flynn nominated Mr. McGee. Mr. McGee accepted and Mr. Guitart seconded for Mr. McGee and Mr. McGee seconded for Ms. Ladd Fiorini. All those in favor of Mr. McGee - Mr. Flynn-aye; and Mr. McGee-aye.”
Choose the Chair (Fernando Guitart or Michael McGee)
To choose a Chair (nominees: Michael McGee and Fernando Guitart)
A choice between two nominees, not a yes-or-no vote, so no member votes are shown. Mr. Guitart nominated Mr. McGee (seconded by Mr. Flynn) and Ms. MacNab re-nominated Mr. Guitart (seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini). The minutes say: "All in favor for Mr. Guitart - Ms. MacNab-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye. All in favor of Mr. McGee - Mr. McGee-aye; Mr. Flynn-abstained." Mr. Guitart remained Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Guitart stepped down from his position as Vice Chair and renounced his position as Chair; and nominated Mr. McGee for Chair. Seconded by Mr. Flynn. Ms. MacNab re-nominated Mr. Guitart. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini. Ms. Ladd Fiorini asked why Mr. Guitart stepped down. Mr. Guitart stated that he wanted Mr. McGee to serve as Chair for his last year. All in favor for Mr. Guitart - Ms. MacNab-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye. All in favor of Mr. McGee - Mr. McGee-aye; Mr. Flynn-abstained.”
Choose Michael McGee as Clerk
To choose Michael McGee as Clerk (nominated by Ms. MacNab)
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab nominated Mr. McGee, he accepted nomination. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: MacNab, 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
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee move 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 Ms. MacNab. _ Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $559,494.99 and for water service charges totaling $1,800.00 for Water and Sewer Commitment #3 of...
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $559,494.99 and for water service charges totaling $1,800.00 for Water and Sewer Commitment #3 of FY2022
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $559,494.99 and for water service charges totaling $1,800.00 for Water and Sewer Commitment #3 of FY2022. Seconded by Ms. MacNab. _ Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
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. McGee move that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re- convene as Selectmen. Seconded by Ms. MacNab. _ Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Accept the proposed group health, life and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2022 as presented (or amended)
That the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed group health, life and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2022 as presented (or amended)
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed group health, life and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2022 as presented (or amended). Seconded by Ms. MacNab. _ Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Grant to Ms. Cris Luttazi (Duxbury Beach Reservation): permission to hold the 2"¢ Annual Desserts for Duxbury, a Bake Sale fundraiser in the parking lot of Duxbury Beach Park on Saturday, April...
That Ms. Cris Luttazi, as a representative of the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., is granted permission to hold the 2"¢ Annual Desserts for Duxbury, a Bake Sale fundraiser in the parking lot of Duxbury Beach Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that Ms. Cris Luttazi, as a representative of the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., is granted permission to hold the 2"¢ Annual Desserts for Duxbury, a Bake Sale fundraiser in the parking lot of Duxbury Beach Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. MacNab. _ Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Approve the 05/24/21 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
To approve the 05/24/21 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: Fiorini
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 05/24/21 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-abstained. (She was not present for this meeting).” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Approve the 03/21/22 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
To approve the 03/21/22 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 03/21/22 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Ms. MacNab. _ Roll Call: Ms.MacNab-aye; Mr. Guitart-aye; Ms, Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Mr. Flynn-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of APRIL. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial...
That the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of APRIL. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of APRIL. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of APRIL. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of APRIL. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-Aye Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Adjourn at approximately 8:10pm
That the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 8:10pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 8:10pm. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. McGee-Aye Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
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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