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May 14, 2021
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Daniel Freitas, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ms. Graves explained this bond note is for short term borrowing for 4 projects:
Sign the borrowing documents for a total of $1,338,000
To sign the borrowing documents for a total of $1,338,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to sign the borrowing documents for a total of $1,338,000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Ms. Graves explained this bond note is for short term borrowing for 4 projects:
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion for Indefinite Postponement of Article 19: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund for $0. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion for Adoption of Article 23C: Academy Building Front Door for $80,000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Recommend at Town Meeting, Article 33: Land Acquisition & Engineering design for Public Safety Facility
To recommend at Town Meeting, Article 33: Land Acquisition & Engineering design for Public Safety Facility
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to recommend at Town Meeting, Article 33: Land Acquisition & Engineering design for Public Safety Facility. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Recommend at Town Meeting, Article 45: Transfer from surplus revenue
To recommend at Town Meeting, Article 45: Transfer from surplus revenue
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to recommend at Town Meeting, Article 45: Transfer from surplus revenue. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Recommend at Town Meeting, Article 57: Rehab new wing at Rogers School
To recommend at Town Meeting, Article 57: Rehab new wing at Rogers School
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to recommend at Town Meeting, Article 57: Rehab new wing at Rogers School. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Recommend at Town Meeting, Article 58: North Street Drainage
To recommend at Town Meeting, Article 58: North Street Drainage
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to recommend at Town Meeting, Article 58: North Street Drainage. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Mr. Espindola made a motion to recommend at Town Meeting, Article 58: North Street
Reconsider Articles 49: Establish ethics Committee, Article 52: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” and Article 53: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections”
To reconsider Articles 49: Establish ethics Committee, Article 52: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” and Article 53: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections”
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freitas made a motion to reconsider Articles 49: Establish ethics Committee, Article 52: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” and Article 53: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections”. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Freitas, second: Silvia)
Recommend Indefinite postponement for Article 49: Establish ethics Committee
To recommend Indefinite postponement for Article 49: Establish ethics Committee
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freitas made a motion to recommend Indefinite postponement for Article 49: Establish ethics Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Freitas, second: Silvia)
Recommend Indefinite postponement for Article 52: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” Establish ethics Committee
To recommend Indefinite postponement for Article 52: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” Establish ethics Committee
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freitas made a motion to recommend Indefinite postponement for Article 52: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” Establish ethics Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Freitas, second: Silvia)
Recommend Indefinite postponement for Articles 53: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” Establish ethics Committee
To recommend Indefinite postponement for Articles 53: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” Establish ethics Committee
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freitas made a motion to recommend Indefinite postponement for Articles 53: Amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “Recall elections” Establish ethics Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Freitas, second: Silvia)
Ms. Graves explained this bond note is for short term borrowing for 4 projects:
Close and sign the warrant for the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
To close and sign the warrant for the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to close and sign the warrant for the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Schedule additional days for town meeting on June 14 and June 15, 2021 if required
To schedule additional days for town meeting on June 14 and June 15, 2021 if required
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to schedule additional days for town meeting on June 14 and June 15, 2021 if required. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Adjourn at 4:48 pm
To adjourn at 4:48 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to adjourn at 4:48 pm. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
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