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July 15, 2024
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: David Sheedy, Carole Julius
Absent: Peter Spagone Jr.
Every vote, in order
ACTION ITEMS
Declare the Bridge Street landfill property to be available for disposition including a lease of the property, said lease limited to a solar field and battery storage and any necessary accessory uses
To declare the Bridge Street landfill property to be available for disposition including a lease of the property, said lease limited to a solar field and battery storage and any necessary accessory uses.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to declare the Bridge Street landfill property to be available for disposition including a lease of the property, said lease limited to a solar field and battery storage and any necessary accessory uses. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve Request for Proposals to lease the Bridge Street landfill property for a solar field and battery storage
To approve Request for Proposals to lease the Bridge Street landfill property for a solar field and battery storage.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Request for Proposals to lease the Bridge Street landfill property for a solar field and battery storage. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve Contract signing with the Director of Assessing, Paula Wolfe
To approve Contract signing with the Director of Assessing, Paula Wolfe.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Contract signing with the Director of Assessing, Paula Wolfe. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve Contract signing with the Town Accountant, Melanie Dean
To approve Contract signing with the Town Accountant, Melanie Dean.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Contract signing with the Town Accountant, Melanie Dean. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Enter into an appointment letter for three years with the Building Commissioner
To enter into an appointment letter for three years with the Building Commissioner.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to enter into an appointment letter for three years with the Building Commissioner. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve the minutes of the June 24, 2024, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 24, 2024, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2024, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the June 24, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the June 24, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the June 24, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve Bond and Note results
To approve Bond and Note results.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Bond and Note results. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Dalphina Rogers of American Legion Post 91 for the use of the Town Common for a ceremony to dispose of torn and unusable U.S. Flags on July 14, 2024, from 6 pm - 9 pm
To approve the request from Dalphina Rogers of American Legion Post 91 for the use of the Town Common for a ceremony to dispose of torn and unusable U.S. Flags on July 14, 2024, from 6 pm - 9 pm. Rain date July 21, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from Dalphina Rogers of American Legion Post 91 for the use of the Town Common for a ceremony to dispose of torn and unusable U.S. Flags on July 14, 2024, from 6 pm - 9 pm. Rain date July 21, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Library Director, Jessica Henderson for the use of Sachem Rock Farm outdoors for a Guided Nature Walk with Blake Dinius from Plymouth County Extension on Wednesday, August...
To approve the request from Library Director, Jessica Henderson for the use of Sachem Rock Farm outdoors for a Guided Nature Walk with Blake Dinius from Plymouth County Extension on Wednesday, August 28 from 10-11 am.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from Library Director, Jessica Henderson for the use of Sachem Rock Farm outdoors for a Guided Nature Walk with Blake Dinius from Plymouth County Extension on Wednesday, August 28 from 10-11 am. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve the request from Deana LePine of East Bridgewater Community Gardens for the use of Sachem Rock outdoors for a Community Gardens Harvest Festival, Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 am - 1...
To approve the request from Deana LePine of East Bridgewater Community Gardens for the use of Sachem Rock outdoors for a Community Gardens Harvest Festival, Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 am - 1 pm ; Rain date Sunday, August 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from Deana LePine of East Bridgewater Community Gardens for the use of Sachem Rock outdoors for a Community Gardens Harvest Festival, Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 am - 1 pm ; Rain date Sunday, August 25, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Send thank you letters to the members of the Master Plan Committee
To send thank you letters to the members of the Master Plan Committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to send thank you letters to the members of the Master Plan Committee. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Appoint Peter Spagone Jr. to represent East Bridgewater on the MBTA Advisory Board
To appoint Peter Spagone Jr. to represent East Bridgewater on the MBTA Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Peter Spagone Jr. to represent East Bridgewater on the MBTA Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Appoint Anthony Benigni to the Finance Committee effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027, three-year term
To appoint Anthony Benigni to the Finance Committee effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027, three-year term.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Anthony Benigni to the Finance Committee effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027, three-year term. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Appoint Ed Gannon Jr. and Jacob Edward Gannon as the Animal Control Officers effective July 1, 2024 - June 30,2025
To appoint Ed Gannon Jr. and Jacob Edward Gannon as the Animal Control Officers effective July 1, 2024 - June 30,2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Ed Gannon Jr. and Jacob Edward Gannon as the Animal Control Officers effective July 1, 2024 - June 30,2025. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Accept the resignation of Herbert Cushman from the Historical Commission effective July 15, 2024
To accept the resignation of Herbert Cushman from the Historical Commission effective July 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to accept the resignation of Herbert Cushman from the Historical Commission effective July 15, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Accept to remove the following from the list of appointments by the Select Board due to no response for reappointment
To accept to remove the following from the list of appointments by the Select Board due to no response for reappointment.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to accept to remove the following from the list of appointments by the Select Board due to no response for reappointment. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
Approve line-item transfers
To approve line-item transfers.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve line-item transfers. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. All were in favor 2-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Sheedy)
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, 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, and Mr. Sheedy: Aye. All were in favor, 2-0.” (Motion: Julius)
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