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June 6, 2022
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of May 9, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of May 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to approve the open session minutes of May 9, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Approve the open session minutes of May 23,2022
To approve the open session minutes of May 23,2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to approve the open session minutes of May 23,2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Table the executive session minutes of May 23, 2022. Murphy in favor, Mt. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor
To table the executive session minutes of May 23, 2022. Murphy in favor, Mt. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to table the executive session minutes of May 23, 2022. Murphy in favor, Mt. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy)
Ms. Ellison discussed other communities and their policies for residency requirements on board
Ask the Town Administrator to draft a residency by- law with parameters as discussed to be reviewed at the next meeting on June 20, 2022
To ask the Town Administrator to draft a residency by- law with parameters as discussed to be reviewed at the next meeting on June 20, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to ask the Town Administrator to draft a residency by- law with parameters as discussed to be reviewed at the next meeting on June 20, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Minutes
Appoint Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023
To appoint Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to appoint Laura Gardner to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Accept the meeting schedule for July 2022 to December 2022
To accept the meeting schedule for July 2022 to December 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to accept the meeting schedule for July 2022 to December 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Take agenda item #5 (committee member participation policy) out of order
To take agenda item #5 (committee member participation policy) out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to take agenda item #5 (committee member participation policy) out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Ask the Town Administrator to draft a participation and attendance by-law (or policy) with parameters as discussed to be reviewed at the next Select Board meeting on June 27, 2022
To ask the Town Administrator to draft a participation and attendance by-law (or policy) with parameters as discussed to be reviewed at the next Select Board meeting on June 27, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to ask the Town Administrator to draft a participation and attendance by-law (or policy) with parameters as discussed to be reviewed at the next Select Board meeting on June 27, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers said the application was in order for the common victualer for Mackatan Company
Approve the Common Victualer license for Mackatan Company Store d/b/a West Island Creamery on 39 Causeway Road
To approve the Common Victualer license for Mackatan Company Store d/b/a West Island Creamery on 39 Causeway Road
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Cortey motioned to approve the Common Victualer license for Mackatan Company Store d/b/a West Island Creamery on 39 Causeway Road. Mr. Silvia seconded. Rol! Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular meeting of the select Board and go into executive session and not to return to open session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A § 21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange lease or value of real property if th
To adjourn the regular meeting of the select Board and go into executive session and not to return to open session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A § 21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange lease or value of real property if the chair declares that and open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Correy motioned to adjourn the regular meeting of the select Board and go into executive session and not to return to open session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A § 21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange lease or value of real property if the chair declares that and open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and not to return to open session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor. Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
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