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August 12, 2024
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: David Sheedy, Carole Julius, Peter Spagone Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Amended schedule of building / electrical / plumbing and gas fees effective upon new software going live
To amended schedule of building / electrical / plumbing and gas fees effective upon new software going live.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to amended schedule of building / electrical / plumbing and gas fees effective upon new software going live. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve Speedway Park LLC. to grant an Easement to the Town of East Bridgewater for the purpose of installing, laying, constructing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, replacing,...
To approve Speedway Park LLC. to grant an Easement to the Town of East Bridgewater for the purpose of installing, laying, constructing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, replacing, renewing using and operating underground sewer lines.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Speedway Park LLC. to grant an Easement to the Town of East Bridgewater for the purpose of installing, laying, constructing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, replacing, renewing using and operating underground sewer lines. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the transfer of Common Victualer License
To approve the transfer of Common Victualer License.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the transfer of Common Victualer License. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
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Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024, Select Board's Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve but not release the minutes of the July 15, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the July 15, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the July 15, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the minutes of the July 25, 2024, Select Board's Meeting
To approve the minutes of the July 25, 2024, Select Board's Meeting.
Yes: Sheedy, SpagoneAbstained: JuliusThe minutes record this vote as 2-1 with Carole Julius abstaining, so the second number is the abstention.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2024, Select Board's Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. 2-1 Abstain Julius.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Approve but not release the minutes of the July 25, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting
To approve but not release the minutes of the July 25, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting.
Yes: Sheedy, SpagoneAbstained: JuliusThe minutes record this vote as 2-1 with Carole Julius abstaining, so the second number is the abstention.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spagone Jr. made a motion to approve but not release the minutes of the July 25, 2024, Select Board Executive Session Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sheedy. 2-1 Abstain Julius.” (Motion: Spagone, second: Sheedy)
Set the date for Special Town Meeting, October 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Jr / Sr High School and Open Special Town Warrant
To set the date for Special Town Meeting, October 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Jr / Sr High School and Open Special Town Warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to set the date for Special Town Meeting, October 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Jr / Sr High School and Open Special Town Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the proposal for fencing at Strong's Field pending a funding source
To approve the proposal for fencing at Strong's Field pending a funding source.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the proposal for fencing at Strong's Field pending a funding source. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Establish an ADA Commission
To establish an ADA Commission.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to establish an ADA Commission. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve outdoor table service and serve alcohol outdoors permanently at 34 Bedford Street - Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
To approve outdoor table service and serve alcohol outdoors permanently at 34 Bedford Street - Fiesta Mexican Restaurant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve outdoor table service and serve alcohol outdoors permanently at 34 Bedford Street - Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the ability to waive insurance requirements for certain Event Permits
To approve the ability to waive insurance requirements for certain Event Permits.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the ability to waive insurance requirements for certain Event Permits. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve Event Policy Permit Application
To approve Event Policy Permit Application.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Event Policy Permit Application. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Sign State Primary Warrant
To sign State Primary Warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to sign State Primary Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint Melissa Blood to the Patriotic Activities Committee effective August 12, 2024 - June 30, 2027, three-year term
To appoint Melissa Blood to the Patriotic Activities Committee effective August 12, 2024 - June 30, 2027, three-year term.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Melissa Blood to the Patriotic Activities Committee effective August 12, 2024 - June 30, 2027, three-year term. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Appoint Norma Callahan to the Historical Commission effective August 12, 2024 June 30, 2027, three-year term
To appoint Norma Callahan to the Historical Commission effective August 12, 2024 June 30, 2027, three-year term.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to appoint Norma Callahan to the Historical Commission effective August 12, 2024 June 30, 2027, three-year term. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor. 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Finalize agreement with Little Discoveries LLC, 125 Highland Street in regard to an agreement and easement related to the sewer line construction
To finalize agreement with Little Discoveries LLC, 125 Highland Street in regard to an agreement and easement related to the sewer line construction.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to finalize agreement with Little Discoveries LLC, 125 Highland Street 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)
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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