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April 24, 2023
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius
Absent: David Sheedy
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OPEN FORUM
Approve Nicholas Jordan's Eagle Scout Project of cleaning gravestones in the Old Graveyard Cemetery
To approve Nicholas Jordan's Eagle Scout Project of cleaning gravestones in the Old Graveyard Cemetery.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve Nicholas Jordan's Eagle Scout Project of cleaning gravestones in the Old Graveyard Cemetery. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
ACTION ITEMS
That it is in the public interest to accept Strathmore Road Extension as a public way
To that it is in the public interest to accept Strathmore Road Extension as a public way.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion that it is in the public interest to accept Strathmore Road Extension as a public way. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Layout Strathmore Road Extension as a public way as detailed in the agenda
To layout Strathmore Road Extension as a public way as detailed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to layout Strathmore Road Extension as a public way as detailed in the agenda. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint Meredith Walsh to the Patriotic Activities Committee for the period April 24, 2023 through June 30, 2026
To appoint Meredith Walsh to the Patriotic Activities Committee for the period April 24, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to appoint Meredith Walsh to the Patriotic Activities Committee for the period April 24, 2023 through June 30, 2026. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from the Housing Authority to appoint Brenda Kozuch as a Town Appointed Tenant Board member of the Town of East Bridgewater for a five-year term effective April 24, 2023...
To approve the request from the Housing Authority to appoint Brenda Kozuch as a Town Appointed Tenant Board member of the Town of East Bridgewater for a five-year term effective April 24, 2023 through June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the request from the Housing Authority to appoint Brenda Kozuch as a Town Appointed Tenant Board member of the Town of East Bridgewater for a five-year term effective April 24, 2023 through June 30, 2028. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the sale of the $1,334,095 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated April 28, 2023, and payable October 27, 2023, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc....
To approve the sale of the $1,334,095 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated April 28, 2023, and payable October 27, 2023, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $2,868.30. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 5, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated April 12, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Assistant Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Assistant Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Assistant Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Assistant Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Assistant Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 4.24.2023 or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the sale of the $1,334,095 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated April 28, 2023, and payable October 27, 2023, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $2,868.30. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated April 5, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated April 12, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Assistant Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Assistant Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Assistant Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Assistant Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Assistant Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 4.24.2023 or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve library bookcases to be donated to FRIENDS contingent upon getting required documentation
To approve library bookcases to be donated to FRIENDS contingent upon getting required documentation.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve library bookcases to be donated to FRIENDS contingent upon getting required documentation. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve minutes of the April 4, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve minutes of the April 4, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve minutes of the April 4, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve but not release the minutes of the April 4, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the April 4, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the April 4, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve minutes of the April 10, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve minutes of the April 10, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve minutes of the April 10, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve but not release the minutes of the April 10, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the April 10, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the April 10, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve minutes of the April 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve minutes of the April 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve minutes of the April 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve but not release the minutes of the April 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the April 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the April 13, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from Deana LePine of East Bridgewater Community Gardens for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on May 6, 2023 rain date May 7, 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm for "Community Garden Opening /...
To approve the request from Deana LePine of East Bridgewater Community Gardens for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on May 6, 2023 rain date May 7, 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm for "Community Garden Opening / Work Day". Plot holders will clean up beds and plant.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the request from Deana LePine of East Bridgewater Community Gardens for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on May 6, 2023 rain date May 7, 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm for "Community Garden Opening / Work Day". Plot holders will clean up beds and plant. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from Anne Vantran of East Bridgewater Library for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on June 28 rain date June 29, July 21, August 8 and August 10, 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm for "Story...
To approve the request from Anne Vantran of East Bridgewater Library for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on June 28 rain date June 29, July 21, August 8 and August 10, 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm for "Story Time and Walk on Trails".
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the request from Anne Vantran of East Bridgewater Library for the use of Sachem Rock Farm on June 28 rain date June 29, July 21, August 8 and August 10, 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm for "Story Time and Walk on Trails". Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from Diane Phillips of the East Bridgewater Democratic Committee to put signs on municipal property from April 22, 2023 through April 29, 2023 to advertise Earth Day / Clean Up...
To approve the request from Diane Phillips of the East Bridgewater Democratic Committee to put signs on municipal property from April 22, 2023 through April 29, 2023 to advertise Earth Day / Clean Up event for Saturday, April 29th.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the request from Diane Phillips of the East Bridgewater Democratic Committee to put signs on municipal property from April 22, 2023 through April 29, 2023 to advertise Earth Day / Clean Up event for Saturday, April 29th. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates
To approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings on the following dates. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings / events on the following dates
To approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings / events on the following dates.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the following applications for One-Day Liquor Licenses from the Villa at Ridder Country Club for weddings / events on the following dates. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the amended FY21-FY23 Deputy Police contract
To approve the amended FY21-FY23 Deputy Police contract.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve the amended FY21-FY23 Deputy Police contract. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve new contract with Deputy Police Michael Jenkins for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
To approve new contract with Deputy Police Michael Jenkins for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to approve new contract with Deputy Police Michael Jenkins for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint Deputy Chief Michael Jenkins as acting Police Chief retroactive to March 25, 2023
To appoint Deputy Chief Michael Jenkins as acting Police Chief retroactive to March 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“Selectman Julius made a motion to appoint Deputy Chief Michael Jenkins as acting Police Chief retroactive to March 25, 2023. Seconded by Selectman Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
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