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July 17, 2023
21 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
ACTION ITEMS
Accept the agreement between JSC Holdings / Celiberti Company and the Town of East Bridgewater for Sewer Connection agreement
To accept the agreement between JSC Holdings / Celiberti Company and the Town of East Bridgewater for Sewer Connection agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to accept the agreement between JSC Holdings / Celiberti Company and the Town of East Bridgewater for Sewer Connection agreement. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Grant $146,694.00 to the Recreation Commission for the completion of the Church Street recreational area
To grant $146,694.00 to the Recreation Commission for the completion of the Church Street recreational area.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to grant $146,694.00 to the Recreation Commission for the completion of the Church Street recreational area. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Implement a 4-way Stop Sign for intersection of West Union/Union/North Central/Central Street
To implement a 4-way Stop Sign for intersection of West Union/Union/North Central/Central Street.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to implement a 4-way Stop Sign for intersection of West Union/Union/North Central/Central Street. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
That if determined thickly settled area to reduce speed limit on Pond Street to 25 mph
To that if determined thickly settled area to reduce speed limit on Pond Street to 25 mph. Signs are to be put up at the discretion of Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sheedy made a motion that if determined thickly settled area to reduce speed limit on Pond Street to 25 mph. Signs are to be put up at the discretion of Director of Public Works. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy, second: Spagone)
Approve the guardrail request for 788 Bridge Street, add flashing warning signage on both sides of bridge street and to add advance warning when heading west bound of the intersection
To approve the guardrail request for 788 Bridge Street, add flashing warning signage on both sides of bridge street and to add advance warning when heading west bound of the intersection.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the guardrail request for 788 Bridge Street, add flashing warning signage on both sides of bridge street and to add advance warning when heading west bound of the intersection. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve Heavy Commercial Vehicle exclusion for Cottage Street
To approve Heavy Commercial Vehicle exclusion for Cottage Street.
The minutes name David Sheedy as both the mover and the seconder.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sheedy made a motion to approve Heavy Commercial Vehicle exclusion for Cottage Street. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the June 21, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 21, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the line item transfers as printed
To approve the line item transfers as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the line item transfers as printed. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Total
Approve overtime policy
To approve overtime policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve overtime policy. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Accept the Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for Strathmore Road Extension
To accept the Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for Strathmore Road Extension.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to accept the Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for Strathmore Road Extension. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Angie Puwani, EB resident to start a "Rock Snake" to join the community together along the trail, near the bench that looks over the water
To approve the request from Angie Puwani, EB resident to start a "Rock Snake" to join the community together along the trail, near the bench that looks over the water.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Angie Puwani, EB resident to start a "Rock Snake" to join the community together along the trail, near the bench that looks over the water. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve request from Deana LePine, East Bridgewater Community Gardens to hold their annual Harvest Festival at Sachem Rock Farm on August 26, 2023, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
To approve request from Deana LePine, East Bridgewater Community Gardens to hold their annual Harvest Festival at Sachem Rock Farm on August 26, 2023, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Rain Date August 27, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve request from Deana LePine, East Bridgewater Community Gardens to hold their annual Harvest Festival at Sachem Rock Farm on August 26, 2023, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Rain Date August 27, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve to add the use of food trucks to the Event Permit from James Stoffel of East Bridgewater Business Association for the use of the Town Common for EBBA Expo 2023 to highlight East...
To approve to add the use of food trucks to the Event Permit from James Stoffel of East Bridgewater Business Association for the use of the Town Common for EBBA Expo 2023 to highlight East Bridgewater Businesses. Event will be on October 7, 2023, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Set up October 6, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve to add the use of food trucks to the Event Permit from James Stoffel of East Bridgewater Business Association for the use of the Town Common for EBBA Expo 2023 to highlight East Bridgewater Businesses. Event will be on October 7, 2023, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Set up October 6, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Support H. 74 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming
To support H. 74 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to support H. 74 - An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the Southeastern Regional Service Group DPW supplies contract award sheet commencing July 1, 2023, for a twelve-month period
To approve the Southeastern Regional Service Group DPW supplies contract award sheet commencing July 1, 2023, for a twelve-month period.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the Southeastern Regional Service Group DPW supplies contract award sheet commencing July 1, 2023, for a twelve-month period. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award a contract to W.B. Mason for paper items for a twelve-month period commencing on July 1, 2023
To approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award a contract to W.B. Mason for paper items for a twelve-month period commencing on July 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award a contract to W.B. Mason for paper items for a twelve-month period commencing on July 1, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award a contract to W.B. Mason for paper items for a twenty-four-month period commencing on July 1, 2023
To approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award a contract to W.B. Mason for paper items for a twenty-four-month period commencing on July 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from the Southeastern Regional Service Group to award a contract to W.B. Mason for paper items for a twenty-four-month period commencing on July 1, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Professional Bartending Services for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock for a Wedding Reception on August 5, 2023, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, pending...
To approve the request from Professional Bartending Services for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock for a Wedding Reception on August 5, 2023, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, pending Acting Police Chief approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Professional Bartending Services for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock for a Wedding Reception on August 5, 2023, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, pending Acting Police Chief approval. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
ADJOURN
Close open meeting and move into Executive Session and not return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations and...
To close open meeting and move into Executive Session and not return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations and conducting collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Patrol Officers, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, negotiations of compensation and benefits for Chris Buckley, Megan Crosby, Rebecca Johnson, and Alex Welch if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to close open meeting and move into Executive Session and not return to open session, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations and conducting collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Patrol Officers, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, negotiations of compensation and benefits for Chris Buckley, Megan Crosby, Rebecca Johnson, and Alex Welch if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Mr. Sheedy seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
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