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June 12, 2021
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Daniel Freitas, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Freitas would like to see this pass to start the process of SMEC leasing the former Rogers School
Recommend adoption for Article 19: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund- FY22
To recommend adoption for Article 19: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund- FY22
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to recommend adoption for Article 19: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund- FY22. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Mr. Freitas would like to see this pass to start the process of SMEC leasing the former Rogers School
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion for Pass Over due to the language for article 49: Citizens Petition- Establish an ethics committee. Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote passed (2-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Freitas)
Pass Over due to the language Article 52: Citizens Petition- amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “recall Elections” Mr. Freitas seconded
To Pass Over due to the language Article 52: Citizens Petition- amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “recall Elections” Mr. Freitas seconded
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to Pass Over due to the language Article 52: Citizens Petition- amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516 “recall Elections” Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Freitas)
Pass Over due to the language article 53: Citizens petition- amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516” Recall Elections”
To Pass Over due to the language article 53: Citizens petition- amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516” Recall Elections”
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Silvia made a motion to Pass Over due to the language article 53: Citizens petition- amend Town Bylaw Chapter 516” Recall Elections”. Mr. Freitas seconded. Vote passed (2-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Freitas)
Roll Call vote: Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Freitas in favor, Mr. Espindola opposed
Transfer $285,000 from surplus revenue for the reduction of the tax levy
To transfer $285,000 from surplus revenue for the reduction of the tax levy
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to transfer $285,000 from surplus revenue for the reduction of the tax levy. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Approve the Planning Department transfer of $550
To approve the Planning Department transfer of $550
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to approve the Planning Department transfer of $550. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Approve the Historical Commsiion transfer of $525
To approve the Historical Commsiion transfer of $525
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion to approve the Historical Commsiion transfer of $525. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Roll Call vote: Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Freitas in favor, Mr. Espindola opposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Espindola made a motion approve the Fire Department transfer of $5000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
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