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January 6, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Sheedy, Peter Spagone Jr., Carole Julius
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION ITEMS
Approve date and schedule for May 12, 2025, Annual & Special Town Meeting and open the warrant
To approve date and schedule for May 12, 2025, Annual & Special Town Meeting and open the warrant.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve date and schedule for May 12, 2025, Annual & Special Town Meeting and open the warrant. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve Feodoroff Property - Land Donation
To approve Feodoroff Property - Land Donation.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve Feodoroff Property - Land Donation. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve the request from Fire Chief, Timothy Harhen for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through November 2024 in the amount of $93,916.54
To approve the request from Fire Chief, Timothy Harhen for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through November 2024 in the amount of $93,916.54.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the request from Fire Chief, Timothy Harhen for the quarterly Ambulance Billing Abatements through November 2024 in the amount of $93,916.54. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve to renew the contract with the Town of Lakeville for the Town to utilize the Lakeville Animal Shelter for housing stray and surrendered dogs
To approve to renew 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, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve to renew 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, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Approve reproducing Town of East Bridgewater flag
To approve reproducing Town of East Bridgewater flag.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve reproducing Town of East Bridgewater flag. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
Accept the Fire Chief Recruitment/Assessment Proposal from John Parow Consulting & Associates
To accept the Fire Chief Recruitment/Assessment Proposal from John Parow Consulting & Associates.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to accept the Fire Chief Recruitment/Assessment Proposal from John Parow Consulting & Associates. Seconded by Mr. Spagone Jr. All were in favor 3-0.” (Motion: Julius, second: Spagone)
PUBLIC HEARING
Approve the Application for Amendment - Change or Alteration of Premises at 378 Pleasant Street
To approve the Application for Amendment - Change or Alteration of Premises at 378 Pleasant Street.
From the minutes
“Ms. Julius made a motion to approve the Application for Amendment - Change or Alteration of Premises at 378 Pleasant Street. 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, Assistant Town Administrator and 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. Sheedy: Aye and Spagone Jr.: 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, Assistant Town Administrator and 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. Sheedy: Aye and Spagone Jr.: Aye. All were in favor, 3-0.” (Motion: Julius)
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