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Easton Former Select Board member

Thomas Brussard

Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

29 of 32meetings attended (91%) · whole board 96%
204votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 4split votes where Brussard was in the minority · whole board 26%
0abstained
4terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Brussard as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 29 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (32)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

Jan 13Determine that Jasper Deehan is a dangerous dogMotion: to determine that Jasper Deehan is a dangerous dogPassed 3–1 · Brussard: No

January 13, 2021: Determine that Jasper Deehan is a dangerous dog

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To determine that Jasper Deehan is a dangerous dog

Voted: No

Yes: Fulginiti, King, LambNo: Brussard

From the minutes

“Vote: by roll call vote to determine that Jasper Deehan is a dangerous dog (10:29pm) Brussard-no; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes (Vote passes 3-1-0 with Brussard opposed and Barger recused).” (Motion: King, second: Lamb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Jan 11Accept the gift donation from Folan Waterproofing & Construction…Motion: to accept the gift donation from Folan Waterproofing & Construction Company…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Brussard: Not recorded

January 11, 2021 · Item 7: Accept the gift donation from Folan Waterproofing & Construction Company to the Easton Police Department in the amount of $500 to be deposited into the Easton Police Department donation account

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the gift donation from Folan Waterproofing & Construction Company to the Easton Police Department in the amount of $500 to be deposited into the Easton Police Department donation account

From the minutes

“Vote: unanimous by roll call to accept the gift donation from Folan Waterproofing & Construction Company to the Easton Police Department in the amount of $500 to be deposited into the Easton Police Department donation account Barger-yes; Fulginiti-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 21Liberty Chevrolet for the Department of Public Works Water…Motion: to Liberty Chevrolet for the Department of Public Works Water Division…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Brussard: Not recorded

December 21, 2020 · Item 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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Nov 16Appoint Craig Matthew to the Community Preservation Committee with…Motion: to appoint Craig Matthew to the Community Preservation Committee with a…Passed 3–2 · Brussard: Yes

November 16, 2020 · Item 2: Appoint Craig Matthew to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2023

AppointPassed · 3–2

To appoint Craig Matthew to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barger, Brussard, FulginitiNo: King, Lamb

From the minutes

“Vote: (3-2) to appoint Craig Matthew to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2023 Barger-Craig; Brussard-Craig; King-Goodman; Lamb-Goodman; Fulginiti-Craig.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Brussard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Oct 19Authorize Chair Dottie Fulginiti and Town Administrator Connor Read…Motion: to authorize Chair Dottie Fulginiti and Town Administrator Connor Read to…Passed 4–1 · Brussard: Yes

October 19, 2020 · Item 3: Authorize Chair Dottie Fulginiti and Town Administrator Connor Read to enter into mitigation conversations with the developer (4-1 with Lamb opposed)

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To authorize Chair Dottie Fulginiti and Town Administrator Connor Read to enter into mitigation conversations with the developer (4-1 with Lamb opposed)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, KingNo: Lamb

From the minutes

“Vote: by roll call to authorize Chair Dottie Fulginiti and Town Administrator Connor Read to enter into mitigation conversations with the developer (4-1 with Lamb opposed) Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-no; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: King, second: Brussard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Aug 10A conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to…Motion: to a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt…Passed 4–1 · Brussard: Not recorded

August 10, 2020 · Item 10: A conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt the Order of Taking associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Town of…

Approve minutesPassed · 4–1

To a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt the Order of Taking associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Town of Easton, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Select Board, Order of Taking” dated August 10, 2020; and to authorize the award of damages as set forth therein; and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Order into the minutes of the meeting; and further to authorize Connor Read, Town Administrator and David Field, Director of Public Works, to take any and all actions necessary to complete the takings process

The names in the minutes do not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Vote: (4-1 Craig Barger recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to adopt the Order of Taking associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Town of Easton, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Select Board, Order of Taking” dated August 10, 2020; and to authorize the award of damages as set forth therein; and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Order into the minutes of the meeting; and further to authorize Connor Read, Town Administrator and David Field, Director of Public Works, to take any and all a.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Aug 10A conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to…Motion: to a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt…Passed 4–1 · Brussard: Not recorded

August 10, 2020 · Item 10: A conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt the Dedication of Municipal Parcels associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Commonwealth…

Approve minutesPassed · 4–1

To a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt the Dedication of Municipal Parcels associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Town of Easton, Dedication of Municipal Parcels” dated August 10, 2020 and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Dedication into the minutes of the meeting

The names in the minutes do not match the count, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Vote: (4-1 Craig Barger recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest) unanimous by roll call to Adopt the Dedication of Municipal Parcels associated with the Depot Street TIP Project as presented in the referenced document titled “Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Town of Easton, Dedication of Municipal Parcels” dated August 10, 2020 and to incorporate the full text of that vote / Dedication into the minutes of the meeting Barger-yes; Brussard-yes; King-yes; Lamb-yes; Fulginiti-yes.” (Motion: Fulginiti, second: Brussard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jul 13Appoint Nicole DiCienzo to the Community Preservation Committee with…Motion: to appoint Nicole DiCienzo to the Community Preservation Committee with a…Passed 4–1 · Brussard: Yes

July 13, 2020 · Item 3: Appoint Nicole DiCienzo to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2023

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Nicole DiCienzo to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barger, Brussard, Fulginiti, KingNo: Lamb

From the minutes

“Vote: 4-1 by roll call to appoint Nicole DiCienzo to the Community Preservation Committee with a term expiring on June 30, 2023 Barger-DiCienzo; Brussard-DiCienzo; King-DiCienzo; Lamb-Falkenstein; Fulginiti-DiCienzo.” (Motion: Barger, second: Brussard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (216)

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