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May 12, 2022
24 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Recommend Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23
To recommend Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Article 18: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund- FY23
To recommend Article 18: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund- FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 18: Funding Capital Stabilization Fund- FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend at Town Meeting; Article 24: Funding Labor Contracts- FY23
To recommend at Town Meeting; Article 24: Funding Labor Contracts- FY23
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend at Town Meeting; Article 24: Funding Labor Contracts- FY23. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
To transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department). Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
To transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department). Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $16,016.80 from Retirement Appropriation to Traffic Cameras (Police Department)
To transfer $16,016.80 from Retirement Appropriation to Traffic Cameras (Police Department)
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $16,016.80 from Retirement Appropriation to Traffic Cameras (Police Department). Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $16,016.80 from Retirement Appropriation to Traffic Cameras (Police Department)
To transfer $16,016.80 from Retirement Appropriation to Traffic Cameras (Police Department)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $16,016.80 from Retirement Appropriation to Traffic Cameras (Police Department). Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department)
Transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department)
To transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department)
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Grindrod motioned to transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department). Ms. Dupras seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department)
To transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $11,331.14 from Retirement Appropriation to Dash Cameras (Police Department). Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $21,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Council on Aging salaries
To transfer $21,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Council on Aging salaries
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $21,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Council on Aging salaries. Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $21,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Council on Aging salaries
To transfer $21,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Council on Aging salaries
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $21,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Council on Aging salaries. Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $2850 from Housing Authority Retirement to Selectmen salaries
To transfer $2850 from Housing Authority Retirement to Selectmen salaries
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $2850 from Housing Authority Retirement to Selectmen salaries. Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $2850 from Housing Authority Retirement to Selectmen salaries Mr. Sylvia seconded
To transfer $2850 from Housing Authority Retirement to Selectmen salaries Mr. Sylvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $2850 from Housing Authority Retirement to Selectmen salaries Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $1000 from Retirement Appropriation to Regular pay, Board of Appeals
To transfer $1000 from Retirement Appropriation to Regular pay, Board of Appeals
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $1000 from Retirement Appropriation to Regular pay, Board of Appeals. Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $1000 from Retirement Appropriation to Regular pay Board of Appeal Mr. Sylvia seconded
To transfer $1000 from Retirement Appropriation to Regular pay Board of Appeal Mr. Sylvia seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $1000 from Retirement Appropriation to Regular pay Board of Appeal Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $2,000 from retirement Salary and Wages to Gasoline and Diesel Account (Park Department)
To transfer $2,000 from retirement Salary and Wages to Gasoline and Diesel Account (Park Department)
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $2,000 from retirement Salary and Wages to Gasoline and Diesel Account (Park Department). Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $2,000 from retirement Salary and ' Wages to Gasoline and Diesel Account (Park Department)
To transfer $2,000 from retirement Salary and ' Wages to Gasoline and Diesel Account (Park Department)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $2,000 from retirement Salary and ' Wages to Gasoline and Diesel Account (Park Department). Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $7,500 from Tax Title to Salaries (Treasurer/Collector)
To transfer $7,500 from Tax Title to Salaries (Treasurer/Collector)
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $7,500 from Tax Title to Salaries (Treasurer/Collector). Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod- yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $7,500 from Tax Title to Salaries (Treasurer/Collector)
To transfer $7,500 from Tax Title to Salaries (Treasurer/Collector)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $7,500 from Tax Title to Salaries (Treasurer/Collector), Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $9,900 from Contracted Services to Salaries (Assessor’s Department)
To transfer $9,900 from Contracted Services to Salaries (Assessor’s Department)
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $9,900 from Contracted Services to Salaries (Assessor’s Department). Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod-yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $9,900 from Contracted Services to Salaries (Assessor’s Department)
To transfer $9,900 from Contracted Services to Salaries (Assessor’s Department)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $9,900 from Contracted Services to Salaries (Assessor’s Department). Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Transfer $16,000 from Retirement Appropriation to Repair and Maintenance (Fire Department)
Transfer $15,000 from Fairhaven Wind to Town Hall utilities
To transfer $15,000 from Fairhaven Wind to Town Hall utilities
Joint vote with another board (6-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Dupras motioned to transfer $15,000 from Fairhaven Wind to Town Hall utilities. Mr. Grindrod seconded. Roll Call: Jennifer Dupras- yes, Robert Grindrod- yes, Carolyn Roberts- yes, Lisa Plante -yes, Kathi Carter - yes, Padraic Elliot- yes. Motion passes (6-0-0).”
The Select Board discussed Article 8: General Fund Operating Budget- FY23; Mr. Espindola shared some
Transfer $15,000 from Fairhaven Wind to Town Hall utilities
To transfer $15,000 from Fairhaven Wind to Town Hall utilities
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer $15,000 from Fairhaven Wind to Town Hall utilities. Mr. Sylvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Adjourn at 8:23 pm
To adjourn at 8:23 pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to adjourn at 8:23 pm. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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