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May 20, 2024
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
BOARD TO REORGANIZE
For David Sheedy as Chair, Peter Spagone Jr. as Vice-Chair and Carole Julius as Clerk
To for David Sheedy as Chair, Peter Spagone Jr. as Vice-Chair and Carole Julius as Clerk.
From the minutes
“M/Spagone Jr., s/Julius, a unanimous vote, for David Sheedy as Chair, Peter Spagone Jr. as Vice-Chair and Carole Julius as Clerk..” (Motion: Spagone, second: Julius)
OPEN FORUM
Send a letter to the schools asking for reconsideration making the school available for only Town Election on election day
To send a letter to the schools asking for reconsideration making the school available for only Town Election on election day.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to send a letter to the schools asking for reconsideration making the school available for only Town Election on election day. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the following secondhand article license effective April 30, 2024 through May 1, 2025
To approve the following secondhand article license effective April 30, 2024 through May 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the following secondhand article license effective April 30, 2024 through May 1, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint Peter Spagone Jr. as Plymouth County Advisory Board Representative effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
To appoint Peter Spagone Jr. as Plymouth County Advisory Board Representative effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Peter Spagone Jr. as Plymouth County Advisory Board Representative effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint David Sheedy as Plymouth County Advisory Board Alternate effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
To appoint David Sheedy as Plymouth County Advisory Board Alternate effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint David Sheedy as Plymouth County Advisory Board Alternate effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve education incentive for a member of the clerical union
To approve education incentive for a member of the clerical union.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve education incentive for a member of the clerical union. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve education incentive for a member of non-union personnel
To approve education incentive for a member of non-union personnel.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve education incentive for a member of non-union personnel. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve on amended agreement with Bedford Property Owner LLC in regard to an agreement and easement related to the sewer line construction
To approve on amended agreement with Bedford Property Owner LLC in regard to an agreement and easement related to the sewer line construction.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve on amended agreement with Bedford Property Owner LLC in regard to an agreement and easement related to the sewer line construction. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve EBBA Expo and Family Fun Day date change from Saturday, September 21, 2024 to Sunday, September 22, 2024
To approve EBBA Expo and Family Fun Day date change from Saturday, September 21, 2024 to Sunday, September 22, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve EBBA Expo and Family Fun Day date change from Saturday, September 21, 2024 to Sunday, September 22, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from Lauren Tavares-Mulhern of Community Coalition for Change for the use of DPW electronic sign from May 20, 2024 through June 9, 2024, contingent upon the sign being...
To approve the request from Lauren Tavares-Mulhern of Community Coalition for Change for the use of DPW electronic sign from May 20, 2024 through June 9, 2024, contingent upon the sign being available to advertise "4th Annual Celebration of Multiculturalism".
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from Lauren Tavares-Mulhern of Community Coalition for Change for the use of DPW electronic sign from May 20, 2024 through June 9, 2024, contingent upon the sign being available to advertise "4th Annual Celebration of Multiculturalism". Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for a one-day liquor license and fundraiser event, "WAGS" (Waiting Animals Getting Support) on June 8, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 6:00pm,...
To approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for a one-day liquor license and fundraiser event, "WAGS" (Waiting Animals Getting Support) on June 8, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 6:00pm, pending Police Chief approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for a one-day liquor license and fundraiser event, "WAGS" (Waiting Animals Getting Support) on June 8, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 6:00pm, pending Police Chief approval. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for 8th Annual Road Race, Sydney Craven Memorial Fund on June 15, 2024 from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
To approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for 8th Annual Road Race, Sydney Craven Memorial Fund on June 15, 2024 from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for 8th Annual Road Race, Sydney Craven Memorial Fund on June 15, 2024 from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for South Shore Race, "Loss Community 5K" on June 16, 2024 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
To approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for South Shore Race, "Loss Community 5K" on June 16, 2024 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from East Bridgewater Commercial Club for South Shore Race, "Loss Community 5K" on June 16, 2024 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from Amanda Venezia of Glampology for the use of Sachem Rock Farm Outdoors and Town Common for Family and Children Christmas Pictures on November 16, 2024 & November 17, 2024...
To approve the request from Amanda Venezia of Glampology for the use of Sachem Rock Farm Outdoors and Town Common for Family and Children Christmas Pictures on November 16, 2024 & November 17, 2024 from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from Amanda Venezia of Glampology for the use of Sachem Rock Farm Outdoors and Town Common for Family and Children Christmas Pictures on November 16, 2024 & November 17, 2024 from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the event permit from Chuck Horan of Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater for the use of the Town Common to display American Flags for two weeks to recognize and honor Veterans; Field of Flags
To approve the event permit from Chuck Horan of Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater for the use of the Town Common to display American Flags for two weeks to recognize and honor Veterans; Field of Flags. November 2, 2024 - November 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the event permit from Chuck Horan of Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater for the use of the Town Common to display American Flags for two weeks to recognize and honor Veterans; Field of Flags. November 2, 2024 - November 16, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the signage request from Chuck Horan of Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater to put lawn signs and use of DPW Electronic sign (when available) from October 2, 2024 - November 2, 2024 for Field...
To approve the signage request from Chuck Horan of Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater to put lawn signs and use of DPW Electronic sign (when available) from October 2, 2024 - November 2, 2024 for Field of Flags support / advertisement.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the signage request from Chuck Horan of Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater to put lawn signs and use of DPW Electronic sign (when available) from October 2, 2024 - November 2, 2024 for Field of Flags support / advertisement. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve Agreement for Engineering Services by and between the Town of East Bridgewater and Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc
To approve Agreement for Engineering Services by and between the Town of East Bridgewater and Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Agreement for Engineering Services by and between the Town of East Bridgewater and Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
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, 2024
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, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius 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, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle to surplus the following items
To approve the request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle to surplus the following items.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from IT Director, Ryan McGonigle to surplus the following items. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve switching the $350,000 ARPA grant for the North Bedford Street Sewer system from engineering costs to construction costs
To approve switching the $350,000 ARPA grant for the North Bedford Street Sewer system from engineering costs to construction costs.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve switching the $350,000 ARPA grant for the North Bedford Street Sewer system from engineering costs to construction costs. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Accept the resignation of Dan Picha to the Finance Committee and ARPA Committee effective Monday 5/20/2024
To accept the resignation of Dan Picha to the Finance Committee and ARPA Committee effective Monday 5/20/2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to accept the resignation of Dan Picha to the Finance Committee and ARPA Committee effective Monday 5/20/2024. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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, Section 21 (a)(9) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or 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: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye and Mr. Sheedy: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius 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, Section 21 (a)(9) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or 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: Ms. Julius: Aye, Mr. Spagone Jr.: Aye and Mr. Sheedy: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius)
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