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August 31, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Carole Julius, David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENT
Deny National Grid pole location(s) install new pole to Tower Hill Road about 30' from P1 until specific questions have been answered
To deny National Grid pole location(s) install new pole to Tower Hill Road about 30' from P1 until specific questions have been answered.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sheedy made a motion to deny National Grid pole location(s) install new pole to Tower Hill Road about 30' from P1 until specific questions have been answered. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Spagone)
Close public hearing
To close public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sheedy made a motion to close public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Spagone)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the minutes of August 10, 2020 6:30 pm Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve the minutes of August 10, 2020 6:30 pm Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of August 10, 2020 6:30 pm Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve job description and authorize hiring of part time assistant to ZBA
To approve job description and authorize hiring of part time assistant to ZBA.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve job description and authorize hiring of part time assistant to ZBA. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Ian Furst of Boy Scouts of America for the use of the Town Common for a Cub Scout Joining Day
To approve the request from Ian Furst of Boy Scouts of America for the use of the Town Common for a Cub Scout Joining Day. To welcome families into their premier K-5 Cub Scouting Program. Event will be Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12pm - 3pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Ian Furst of Boy Scouts of America for the use of the Town Common for a Cub Scout Joining Day. To welcome families into their premier K-5 Cub Scouting Program. Event will be Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12pm - 3pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Mr. Sheedy stated outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people.
Approve the request from Jonathan Babcock for the use of the outside of Sachem Rock Farm to hold Girl Scout Troop 70812 meetings every Tuesday from 4:30pm - 6:00 pm
To approve the request from Jonathan Babcock for the use of the outside of Sachem Rock Farm to hold Girl Scout Troop 70812 meetings every Tuesday from 4:30pm - 6:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Jonathan Babcock for the use of the outside of Sachem Rock Farm to hold Girl Scout Troop 70812 meetings every Tuesday from 4:30pm - 6:00 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve, sign and date the lease agreement between the Town of East Bridgewater and the Beaver Brook Beagle Club, Inc
To approve, sign and date the lease agreement between the Town of East Bridgewater and the Beaver Brook Beagle Club, Inc.
Yes: Julius, SheedyAbstained: SpagoneThe minutes record this vote as 2-1 with Peter Spagone Jr. abstaining, so the second number is the abstention.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve, sign and date the lease agreement between the Town of East Bridgewater and the Beaver Brook Beagle Club, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. 2-1 Abstained Spagone Jr..” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve, sign and date the OPEB Trust Agreement
To approve, sign and date the OPEB Trust Agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve, sign and date the OPEB Trust Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve extension period to license dogs without issuing non-criminal violations until October 1, 2020 due to the COVID -19 pandemic and State election
To approve extension period to license dogs without issuing non-criminal violations until October 1, 2020 due to the COVID -19 pandemic and State election.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve extension period to license dogs without issuing non-criminal violations until October 1, 2020 due to the COVID -19 pandemic and State election. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
BOARD DISCUSSION
Approve Traffic Calming Policy
To approve Traffic Calming Policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sheedy made a motion to approve Traffic Calming Policy. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Spagone)
Approve Financial Policies & Procedures
To approve Financial Policies & Procedures.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve Financial Policies & Procedures. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion by Julius, second by Sheedy. to adjourn. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
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