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May 2, 2022
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ms. Powers opened the meeting and explained that the warrant will be need to be re-opened to make
Open the June 18, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To open the June 18, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to open the June 18, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Murphy seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Murphy)
Mr. Espindola said the language for the motion regarding the Municipal Light Plant article is
Add the following language to Article 35 of the June 18, 2022 Town Meeting warrant: “To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court for the passage of special enabling legislation authorizing the Town to auth
To add the following language to Article 35 of the June 18, 2022 Town Meeting warrant: “To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court for the passage of special enabling legislation authorizing the Town to authorize, issue and sell revenue bonds to finance the development of telecommunications facilities, fund any necessary reserves, pledge revenues from the operation of telecommunications facilities and all costs associated therewith, which special enabling legislation shall be in such form as the Select Board shall approve; or to take any other action relative thereto.” Seconded by Mr. Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to add the following language to Article 35 of the June 18, 2022 Town Meeting warrant: “To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court for the passage of special enabling legislation authorizing the Town to authorize, issue and sell revenue bonds to finance the development of telecommunications facilities, fund any necessary reserves, pledge revenues from the operation of telecommunications facilities and all costs associated therewith, which special enabling legislation shall be in such form as the Select Board shall approve; or to take any other action relative thereto.” Seconded by Mr. Silvia. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy)
Reconsider the vote to recommend on Article 32 voted on April 25,2022. Seconded by Mr. Silvia seconded
To reconsider the vote to recommend on Article 32 voted on April 25,2022. Seconded by Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to reconsider the vote to recommend on Article 32 voted on April 25,2022. Seconded by Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Withdraw the Article 32: Town Hall A/C Splits-FY23 from the warrant articles of June 18, 2022 Town Meeting
To withdraw the Article 32: Town Hall A/C Splits-FY23 from the warrant articles of June 18, 2022 Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to withdraw the Article 32: Town Hall A/C Splits-FY23 from the warrant articles of June 18, 2022 Town Meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Close the June 18, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To close the June 18, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to close the June 18, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner for Article 4: Setting of Salaries for Town Officers- FY23
To yield to petitioner for Article 4: Setting of Salaries for Town Officers- FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner for Article 4: Setting of Salaries for Town Officers- FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Article 6: FY22 General Fund Operating Budget adjustments: C. $65,000.00 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) to Police Dept-Salaries D. $21,000 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) to Cou
To recommend Article 6: FY22 General Fund Operating Budget adjustments: C. $65,000.00 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) to Police Dept-Salaries D. $21,000 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) to Council on Aging- Salaries Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 6: FY22 General Fund Operating Budget adjustments: C. $65,000.00 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) to Police Dept-Salaries D. $21,000 be transferred from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) to Council on Aging- Salaries Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Article 9: Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — FY23 Mr. Silvia seconded
To recommend Article 9: Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — FY23 Mr. Silvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 9: Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — FY23 Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Article 10: Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget - FY23
To recommend Article 10: Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget - FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 10: Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget - FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Article 11: Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — Fy23
To recommend Article 11: Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — Fy23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 11: Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — Fy23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Article 12; School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — FY23
To recommend Article 12; School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 12; School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget — FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded, Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 52: Citizens Petition - Rezoning 114 Sconticut Neck Road-FY23
To yield to petitioner Article 52: Citizens Petition - Rezoning 114 Sconticut Neck Road-FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 52: Citizens Petition - Rezoning 114 Sconticut Neck Road-FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 53: Citizens Petition - Street Acceptance Mill Road From 291-312-FY23
To yield to petitioner Article 53: Citizens Petition - Street Acceptance Mill Road From 291-312-FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 53: Citizens Petition - Street Acceptance Mill Road From 291-312-FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded, Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 54: Citizens Petition - Street Acceptance Yankee Lane From Mill Road To 20 Yankee Lane
To yield to petitioner Article 54: Citizens Petition - Street Acceptance Yankee Lane From Mill Road To 20 Yankee Lane
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 54: Citizens Petition - Street Acceptance Yankee Lane From Mill Road To 20 Yankee Lane. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote carried. Ms. Powers abstained. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 55: Citizens Petition - Street Light Requests
To yield to petitioner Article 55: Citizens Petition - Street Light Requests
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 55: Citizens Petition - Street Light Requests. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 56: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface
To yield to petitioner Article 56: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 56: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote carried. Ms. Powers abstained. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 57: Citizens Petition - Hard Surface
To yield to petitioner Article 57: Citizens Petition - Hard Surface
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 57: Citizens Petition - Hard Surface. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 58: Citizens Petition - Hard Surface
To yield to petitioner Article 58: Citizens Petition - Hard Surface
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 58: Citizens Petition - Hard Surface. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 59: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface
To yield to petitioner Article 59: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 59: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Yield to petitioner Article 60: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface
To yield to petitioner Article 60: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to yield to petitioner Article 60: Citizens Petition — Hard Surface. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers opened the meeting and explained that the warrant will be need to be re-opened to make
Adjourn at 8:22 pm
To adjourn at 8:22 pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to adjourn at 8:22 pm. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
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