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January 8, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Carole Julius, David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Continue public hearing to January 22, 2024 at 6:30 pm
To continue public hearing to January 22, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to continue public hearing to January 22, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Continue public hearing to January 22, 2024 at 6:45 pm
To continue public hearing to January 22, 2024 at 6:45 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to continue public hearing to January 22, 2024 at 6:45 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook for Dispatch Operations
To approve Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook for Dispatch Operations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook for Dispatch Operations. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve $50.00 fee for dog bylaw violations
To approve $50.00 fee for dog bylaw violations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve $50.00 fee for dog bylaw violations. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve a higher reclamation $100 fee if impounded
To approve a higher reclamation $100 fee if impounded.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve a higher reclamation $100 fee if impounded. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the contract with the Town of Lakeville for the Town to utilize the Lakeville Animal Shelter for housing stray and surrendered dogs
To approve the contract with the Town of Lakeville for the Town to utilize the Lakeville Animal Shelter for housing stray and surrendered dogs. This agreement will expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the contract with the Town of Lakeville for the Town to utilize the Lakeville Animal Shelter for housing stray and surrendered dogs. This agreement will expire on December 31, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve date and schedule for February 12, 2024, Special Town Meeting
To approve date and schedule for February 12, 2024, Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve date and schedule for February 12, 2024, Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the November 27, 2023, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the November 27, 2023, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2023, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the December 11, 2023, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the December 11, 2023, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2023, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve Common Victualer License for the period of January 8, 2024, through December 31, 2024
To approve Common Victualer License for the period of January 8, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve Common Victualer License for the period of January 8, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Country Café and Pizza, 210 Pond Street, East Bridgewater to extend their Common Victualler license through February 5, 2024
To approve the request from Country Café and Pizza, 210 Pond Street, East Bridgewater to extend their Common Victualler license through February 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Country Café and Pizza, 210 Pond Street, East Bridgewater to extend their Common Victualler license through February 5, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve South Brook Auto, 500 Bedford Street Class II License for the period ending January 1, 2025
To approve South Brook Auto, 500 Bedford Street Class II License for the period ending January 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve South Brook Auto, 500 Bedford Street Class II License for the period ending January 1, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request by Council on Aging to increase wage rate for COA van drivers from $15.00/hour to $16.50/hour
To approve the request by Council on Aging to increase wage rate for COA van drivers from $15.00/hour to $16.50/hour.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request by Council on Aging to increase wage rate for COA van drivers from $15.00/hour to $16.50/hour. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve surplus request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle
To approve surplus request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve surplus request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Appoint members to the Master Plan Committee effective January 8, 2024, through no designated term
To appoint members to the Master Plan Committee effective January 8, 2024, through no designated term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to appoint members to the Master Plan Committee effective January 8, 2024, through no designated term. 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 on January 13, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
To approve the request from Professional Bartending Services for a One Day Liquor License for The Center at Sachem Rock on January 13, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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 on January 13, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve signage request from Jake Orofino of East Bridgewater Music Parents Association to put up lawn signs with stakes signs on Municipal Property for the 9th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser...
To approve signage request from Jake Orofino of East Bridgewater Music Parents Association to put up lawn signs with stakes signs on Municipal Property for the 9th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser from January 9, 2024 - January 27, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve signage request from Jake Orofino of East Bridgewater Music Parents Association to put up lawn signs with stakes signs on Municipal Property for the 9th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser from January 9, 2024 - January 27, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Angeline Punwani of Angelic Bravery Tinker & Play for the use of Sachem Rock Farm every Wednesdays in 2024 starting January 10th through December 18th from 9:30 am - 11:30...
To approve the request from Angeline Punwani of Angelic Bravery Tinker & Play for the use of Sachem Rock Farm every Wednesdays in 2024 starting January 10th through December 18th from 9:30 am - 11:30 am for "Tinkergarten Based Classes", nature classes for children ages 1.5 - 8 years.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from Angeline Punwani of Angelic Bravery Tinker & Play for the use of Sachem Rock Farm every Wednesdays in 2024 starting January 10th through December 18th from 9:30 am - 11:30 am for "Tinkergarten Based Classes", nature classes for children ages 1.5 - 8 years. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from DPW Director, John Haines to participate in the Medfield joint purchase of Road Salt for 2024 procurement and award contract to Eastern Salt, primary for the types and...
To approve the request from DPW Director, John Haines to participate in the Medfield joint purchase of Road Salt for 2024 procurement and award contract to Eastern Salt, primary for the types and amount $ specified in memo dated 11/21/2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the request from DPW Director, John Haines to participate in the Medfield joint purchase of Road Salt for 2024 procurement and award contract to Eastern Salt, primary for the types and amount $ specified in memo dated 11/21/2023. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
ADJOURN
Close open meeting and not return to open session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct...
To close open meeting and not return to open session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer, Director of Assessing, IT Director, Town Accountant, Town Administrator. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, Library. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as the Chair has determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position in a matter involving Town of East Bridgewater v. Ridder Farm. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to close open meeting and not return to open session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer, Director of Assessing, IT Director, Town Accountant, Town Administrator. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; Firefighters, Superior Officers, Clerical, DPW, Dispatchers, Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, Library. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, § 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as the Chair has determined that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position in a matter involving Town of East Bridgewater v. Ridder Farm. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye, Mr. Sheedy: Aye, Ms. Julius: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone)
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