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March 25, 2024
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Dottie Fulginiti, Craig Barger, Marc Lamb, Jennifer Stacy, Jamie Stebbins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
6:00 PM - Public Hearing: Eminent Domain Taking – 57R Randall Street - Clifford Grant Management Area
1 Article 6 of the Easton Special Town Meeting of November 13, 2023 and further to authorize the Select Board Chair, Dottie Fulginiti to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property, including, but not limited to, the execution and recording of an Order of Taking; and I hereby move that the Select Board award damages for said eminent domain taking the amount of $37,000.00
To Article 6 of the Easton Special Town Meeting of November 13, 2023 and further to authorize the Select Board Chair, Dottie Fulginiti to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property, including, but not limited to, the execution and recording of an Order of Taking; and I hereby move that the Select Board award damages for said eminent domain taking the amount of $37,000.00.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call that the Select Board acquire by eminent domain, for the purposes of conservation and passive recreation purposes, the land known as: Parcels 16 and 17 shown on a plan entitled, “Plan of Land in Easton, Mass., owned by the heirs of Nathan Randall” prepared by E.B. & C.L. Hayward Civil Engineers and recorded in the Bristol North County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 13, Page 65, as authorized pursuant to Article 6 of the Easton Special Town Meeting of November 13, 2023 and further to authorize the Select Board Chair, Dottie Fulginiti to execute and enter into any an.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
6:05 PM - Public Hearing: Application of LTP Pickleball LLC for a new Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All
2 Approve the application of LTP Pickleball LLC for a new Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler’s License for premises situated at 7 Lois Lane, Easton, MA, depending on appropriate permits and approvals
To approve the application of LTP Pickleball LLC for a new Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler’s License for premises situated at 7 Lois Lane, Easton, MA, depending on appropriate permits and approvals.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the application of LTP Pickleball LLC for a new Section 12 On-Premises Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler’s License for premises situated at 7 Lois Lane, Easton, MA, depending on appropriate permits and approvals. Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
One Day Liquor Licenses:
4 Approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
To approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine license as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
4 Approve the one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate
To approve the one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the one-day beer & wine licenses as requested, as a slate Barger-slate; Lamb-slate; Stacy-slate; Stebbins-slate; Fulginiti-slate.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Appointment to Public Spaces Committee – Michael Berardi - Term Expiration June 30, 2026
5 Appoint Michael Berardi to the Public Spaces Committee
To appoint Michael Berardi to the Public Spaces Committee
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to appoint Michael Berardi to the Public Spaces Committee Barger-Berardi; Lamb-Berardi; Stacy-Berardi; Stebbins-Berard; Fulginiti-Berardi.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Establishment of Swift’s Park Gift Fund for the Park’s Redevelopment and Acceptance of Gifts to the Swift’s Park
6 Accept the gifts received from Ed Hands and Shane Caledonia in the amount of $550 and to establish a gift account to accept further donations for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Swift’s Park redevelopment project
To accept the gifts received from Ed Hands and Shane Caledonia in the amount of $550 and to establish a gift account to accept further donations for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Swift’s Park redevelopment project.
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the gifts received from Ed Hands and Shane Caledonia in the amount of $550 and to establish a gift account to accept further donations for the purpose of funding costs associated with the Swift’s Park redevelopment project..” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Review: May 20, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Draft
9 Include and Recommend Article
To Include and Recommend Article 9
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 9 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 10 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 11
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 11 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 12
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 12 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 13 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 14
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 14 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
To Include and Recommend Article 15
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to Include and Recommend Article 15 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: DPW2024-01 Altec Industries – Forestry Grapple Truck
11 Approve Contract DPW2024-01 with Altec Industries for a new Forestry Grapple Truck in the amount of $310,989.00
To approve Contract DPW2024-01 with Altec Industries for a new Forestry Grapple Truck in the amount of $310,989.00
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve Contract DPW2024-01 with Altec Industries for a new Forestry Grapple Truck in the amount of $310,989.00 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Adoption of Select Board New Policy #57 - Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy
12 Adopt Select Board New Policy #57 - Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy
To adopt Select Board New Policy #57 - Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to adopt Select Board New Policy #57 - Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Intermunicipal Agreements between the Town of Easton and the Towns of Hanson and
13 Approve the Intermunicipal Agreements between the Town of Easton and the Towns of Hanson and Duxbury for Fire Department Apparatus Maintenance
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreements between the Town of Easton and the Towns of Hanson and Duxbury for Fire Department Apparatus Maintenance
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the Intermunicipal Agreements between the Town of Easton and the Towns of Hanson and Duxbury for Fire Department Apparatus Maintenance Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Award of FY23 and FY24 Financial Audit Contract – Marcum, LLP
14 Approve the FY23 and FY24 Financial Audit Contract with Marcum, LLP as requested
To approve the FY23 and FY24 Financial Audit Contract with Marcum, LLP as requested
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to approve the FY23 and FY24 Financial Audit Contract with Marcum, LLP as requested Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Vote: Nomination of Inspector of Animals – Jordan Holbrook
15 Nominate Jordan Holbrook the Inspector of Animals with a term expiration of April 30, 2025
To nominate Jordan Holbrook the Inspector of Animals with a term expiration of April 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to nominate Jordan Holbrook the Inspector of Animals with a term expiration of April 30, 2025 Barger-Holbrook; Lamb-Holbrook; Stacy-Holbrook; Stebbins-Holbrook; Fulginiti-Holbrook.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Discussion and Vote: Adoption of Easton Committee for Climate Action Planning (CCAP) Charge
16 Adopt the Charge of the Easton Committee for Climate Action Planning CCAP
To adopt the Charge of the Easton Committee for Climate Action Planning CCAP
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to adopt the Charge of the Easton Committee for Climate Action Planning CCAP Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Acceptance of Minutes March 11, 2024
18 Accept the minutes from March 11, 2024
To accept the minutes from March 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous to accept the minutes from March 11, 2024 Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stacy-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
Select Board Notes
20 Adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM
From the minutes
“Vote: Unanimous by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM Barger-yes; Lamb-yes; Stebbins-yes; Fulginiti-yes; Stacy-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Lamb)
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