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January 22, 2024
14 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
Approve Ideal Club, 14 West Union Street, alcoholic license renewal for the period ending December 31,2024
To approve Ideal Club, 14 West Union Street, alcoholic license renewal for the period ending December 31,2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve Ideal Club, 14 West Union Street, alcoholic license renewal for the period ending December 31,2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Continue public hearing to March 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm
To continue public hearing to March 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to continue public hearing to March 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve agreement with Food Pantries Services between the Town of East Bridgewater for onetime payment $1,500 for each pantry
To approve agreement with Food Pantries Services between the Town of East Bridgewater for onetime payment $1,500 for each pantry.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve agreement with Food Pantries Services between the Town of East Bridgewater for onetime payment $1,500 for each pantry. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the January 8, 2024, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the January 8, 2024, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2024, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the January 8, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the January 8, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the January 8, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve date and updated schedule for February 20, 2024, Special Town Meeting
To approve date and updated schedule for February 20, 2024, Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve date and updated schedule for February 20, 2024, Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve to close the Warrant for the February 20, 2024, Special Town Meeting
To approve to close the Warrant for the February 20, 2024, Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve to close the Warrant for the February 20, 2024, Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve Special Municipal Employees as listed with designated deletions
To approve Special Municipal Employees as listed with designated deletions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve Special Municipal Employees as listed with designated deletions. 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)
Accept the resignation of Rosemary Saccocia from the Council on Aging effective January 22, 2024
To accept the resignation of Rosemary Saccocia from the Council on Aging effective January 22, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to accept the resignation of Rosemary Saccocia from the Council on Aging effective January 22, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Appoint Michele Bernard a member to the East Bridgewater Council on Aging for the period January 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025
To appoint Michele Bernard a member to the East Bridgewater Council on Aging for the period January 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to appoint Michele Bernard a member to the East Bridgewater Council on Aging for the period January 22, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve payment policy for Rental of the Center at Sachem Rock
To approve payment policy for Rental of the Center at Sachem Rock.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve payment policy for Rental of the Center at Sachem Rock. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Appoint Donald Nelson as member to the Master Plan Committee
To appoint Donald Nelson as member to the Master Plan Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to appoint Donald Nelson as member to the Master Plan Committee. 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, § 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, § 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, § 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)(9) 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, § 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, § 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)(9) 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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