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December 21, 2020
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Marc Lamb, Thomas Brussard, Charles King
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
6:00 PM – Age Friendly Advisory Committee Appointments – Contested (Interviews Required) – Catherine
2 Appoint candidates Adler, Bales, Malkin, Parrinello, Penumarthy, and Smith to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint candidates Adler, Bales, Malkin, Parrinello, Penumarthy, and Smith to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2021
Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, King, Lamb
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to appoint candidates Adler, Bales, Malkin, Parrinello, Penumarthy, and Smith to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2021 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: King, second: Barger)
6:45 PM - Public Hearing: Fin Mag Inc., dba Maguire’s Bar and Grill, for an Alteration of Premises of an
3 Approve Fin Mag Inc., dba Maguire’s Bar and Grill, for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, 503 Foundry Street, Easton, MA
To approve Fin Mag Inc., dba Maguire’s Bar and Grill, for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, 503 Foundry Street, Easton, MA
Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, King, Lamb
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve Fin Mag Inc., dba Maguire’s Bar and Grill, for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, 503 Foundry Street, Easton, MA Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
6:55 PM - Public Hearing: Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12
4 Approve Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, 50 Oliver Street, Easton, MA
To approve Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, 50 Oliver Street, Easton, MA
Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, King, Lamb
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve Shovel Town Brewery, Inc. for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License, 50 Oliver Street, Easton, MA Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Acceptance of Donations for Unionville Field Revitalization and Vote to Establish a Gift Account
5 Establish a Unionville Field Revitalization Gift Account for the purpose of receiving donations towards the park and to accept the pledged gifts in the amount of $7,745
To establish a Unionville Field Revitalization Gift Account for the purpose of receiving donations towards the park and to accept the pledged gifts in the amount of $7,745
Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, King, Lamb
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to establish a Unionville Field Revitalization Gift Account for the purpose of receiving donations towards the park and to accept the pledged gifts in the amount of $7,745 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Stonehill Funds for Human Rights Committee Art Contest
6 Approve the use of Stonehill funds for the Easton HRC Rise Up for Humanity Art Campaign in an amount not to exceed $800
To approve the use of Stonehill funds for the Easton HRC Rise Up for Humanity Art Campaign in an amount not to exceed $800
Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, King, Lamb
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the use of Stonehill funds for the Easton HRC Rise Up for Humanity Art Campaign in an amount not to exceed $800 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Community Access Cable Agreement with Easton Community Access Television
8 Approve the agreement with Easton Community Access Cable Television
To approve the agreement with Easton Community Access Cable Television
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the agreement with Easton Community Access Cable Television Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Fulginiti-yes (Lamb was not present for the vote due to technical issues).” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Contract Amendment No. 2 with BETA Group for Wayfinding in North Easton Village
9 Unanimous by roll call accept contract Amendment No. 2 with BETA Group for Wayfinding in North Easton Village Infrastructure Project Phase I.A
Unanimous by roll call accept contract Amendment No. 2 with BETA Group for Wayfinding in North Easton Village Infrastructure Project Phase I.A.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call accept contract Amendment No. 2 with BETA Group for Wayfinding in North Easton Village Infrastructure Project Phase I.A. Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Contract Award: CalAmp Wireless Corporation – Department of Public Works – Automatic Vehicle Location
10 Award the contract to CalAmp Wireless Corporation in an amount not to exceed $60,245 for an automatic vehicle location system
To award the contract to CalAmp Wireless Corporation in an amount not to exceed $60,245 for an automatic vehicle location system
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to CalAmp Wireless Corporation in an amount not to exceed $60,245 for an automatic vehicle location system Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award: Liberty Chevrolet – Department of Public Works Water Division – 2020 Chevrolet Silverado
11 Liberty Chevrolet for the Department of Public Works Water Division for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado truck with plow in an amount not to exceed $53,896.31
To Liberty Chevrolet for the Department of Public Works Water Division for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado truck with plow in an amount not to exceed $53,896.31
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call award the contract to Liberty Chevrolet for the Department of Public Works Water Division for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado truck with plow in an amount not to exceed $53,896.31 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Fulginiti-yes (At 7:43pm Lamb was not present for the vote due to technical issues).” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award: The Peterbilt Store of New England LLC – Department of Public Works – 10-Wheel Cab and
12 Award the contract to The Peterbilt Store of New England LLC for the Department of Public Works for a 10-wheel cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $118,280
To award the contract to The Peterbilt Store of New England LLC for the Department of Public Works for a 10-wheel cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $118,280
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to The Peterbilt Store of New England LLC for the Department of Public Works for a 10-wheel cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $118,280 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award: J.C. Madigan, Inc. – Department of Public Works – Upfitting for Cab and Chassis
13 Award the contract to J.C. Madigan, Inc. for the Department of Public Works for the upfitting for cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $104,790
To award the contract to J.C. Madigan, Inc. for the Department of Public Works for the upfitting for cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $104,790
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to J.C. Madigan, Inc. for the Department of Public Works for the upfitting for cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $104,790 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Contract Award: Woodco Machinery – Department of Public Works – Felling Trailer for 10 Wheel Cab and
14 Award the contract to Woodco Machinery for the Department of Public Works for a felling trailer for a 10-wheel cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $29,070
To award the contract to Woodco Machinery for the Department of Public Works for a felling trailer for a 10-wheel cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $29,070
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to award the contract to Woodco Machinery for the Department of Public Works for a felling trailer for a 10-wheel cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $29,070 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Contract Award for Department of Public Works Services from
15 Approve the SERSG recommended contract award for Department of Public Works Services from 2/1/2021 – 1/31/2022
To approve the SERSG recommended contract award for Department of Public Works Services from 2/1/2021 – 1/31/2022
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the SERSG recommended contract award for Department of Public Works Services from 2/1/2021 – 1/31/2022 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) Contract Award for Drug Alcohol Testing Services from
16 Approve the SERSG recommendation of contract awards for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services from 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2023
To approve the SERSG recommendation of contract awards for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services from 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2023
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the SERSG recommendation of contract awards for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services from 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2023 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
244 Washington Street Refinance Request Approval
17 Approve the request to refinance and for transfer of an ownership interest from Easton Apartments Owner II LLC to Easton Apartments Owner LLC, submitted by Easton Apartments Owner LLC and Easton Apartments Owner II LLC by letter dated December 8, 2020, as referenced in the consent to refinance as presented, conditioned upon the final approval of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development; receipt of signed consent of the lender to the terms of the Regulatory and Use Agreement; and the requirement that the affordability restriction on the property shall remain perpetual in nature and may not be extinguished in the event of foreclosure
To approve the request to refinance and for transfer of an ownership interest from Easton Apartments Owner II LLC to Easton Apartments Owner LLC, submitted by Easton Apartments Owner LLC and Easton Apartments Owner II LLC by letter dated December 8, 2020, as referenced in the consent to refinance as presented, conditioned upon the final approval of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development; receipt of signed consent of the lender to the terms of the Regulatory and Use Agreement; and the requirement that the affordability restriction on the property shall remain perpetual in nature and may not be extinguished in the event of foreclosure.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the request to refinance and for transfer of an ownership interest from Easton Apartments Owner II LLC to Easton Apartments Owner LLC, submitted by Easton Apartments Owner LLC and Easton Apartments Owner II LLC by letter dated December 8, 2020, as referenced in the consent to refinance as presented, conditioned upon the final approval of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development; receipt of signed consent of the lender to the terms of the Regulatory and Use Agreement; and the requirement that the affordability restriction on the p.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Discussion and Vote: Town Administrator Goals and Objectives – Fiscal Year 2021
19 Accept the Town Administrator’s Goals and Objective for Fiscal Year 2021
To accept the Town Administrator’s Goals and Objective for Fiscal Year 2021
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept the Town Administrator’s Goals and Objective for Fiscal Year 2021 Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Select Board Annual License Renewals (SEE ATTACHED LIST)
21 Approve the slate of licenses for renewal conditional upon sign-offs from all required town departments
To approve the slate of licenses for renewal conditional upon sign-offs from all required town departments.
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to approve the slate of licenses for renewal conditional upon sign-offs from all required town departments..” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Acceptance of Open Session Minutes 12/14/2020
24 Accept the 12/14/2020 open session minutes
To accept the 12/14/2020 open session minutes
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept the 12/14/2020 open session minutes Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
Acceptance and/or Release of Executive Session Minutes
25 Accept and not release the slate of the executive session minutes as presented
To accept and not release the slate of the executive session minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept and not release the slate of the executive session minutes as presented Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Barger)
25 Release the slate of previously accepted executive session minutes as presented
To release the slate of previously accepted executive session minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to release the slate of previously accepted executive session minutes as presented Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Barger)
25 Accept and release the slate of executive session minutes as presented
To accept and release the slate of executive session minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept and release the slate of executive session minutes as presented Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Barger)
25 Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vote: unanimous by roll call to adjourn (8:47 pm) Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)
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