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July 5, 2022
25 recorded votes, 6 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 called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year end transfers at the beginning of the meeting
To take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year end transfers at the beginning of the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year end transfers at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
The Finance Committee and the Select Board discussed the year end transfers and took votes as follows:
Transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to Workers compensation line in the amount of $65,000
To transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to Workers compensation line in the amount of $65,000
Joint vote with another board (10-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Grindrod motioned to transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to Workers compensation line in the amount of $65,000. Ms. Dupras seconded. Vote was unanimous. (10-0-0).”
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to Workers compensation line in the amount of $65,000
To transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to Workers compensation line in the amount of $65,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to Workers compensation line in the amount of $65,000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
The Finance Committee and the Select Board discussed the year end transfers and took votes as follows:
Transfer for the Fire Department line from salary line to gasoline line in the amount of $3,000
To transfer for the Fire Department line from salary line to gasoline line in the amount of $3,000
Joint vote with another board (10-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Grindrod motioned to transfer for the Fire Department line from salary line to gasoline line in the amount of $3,000. Ms. Millette seconded. Vote was unanimous. (10-0-0).”
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Transfer for the Fire Department line from salary line to gasoline line in the amount of $3,000
To transfer for the Fire Department line from salary line to gasoline line in the amount of $3,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer for the Fire Department line from salary line to gasoline line in the amount of $3,000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
July 3, 2022 Ope
Transfer for the Select Board from purchases of services line and transferred to salaries line of off duty school and police in the amount of $792.59
To transfer for the Select Board from purchases of services line and transferred to salaries line of off duty school and police in the amount of $792.59
Joint vote with another board (10-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Millette motioned to transfer for the Select Board from purchases of services line and transferred to salaries line of off duty school and police in the amount of $792.59. Mr. Grindrod seconded. Vote was unanimous. (10-0-0).”
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Transfer for the Select Board from purchases of services line and transferred to salaries line of off duty school and police in the amount of $792.59
To transfer for the Select Board from purchases of services line and transferred to salaries line of off duty school and police in the amount of $792.59
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer for the Select Board from purchases of services line and transferred to salaries line of off duty school and police in the amount of $792.59. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
The Finance Committee and the Select Board discussed the year end transfers and took votes as follows:
Transfer for the Human Resources from Human Resources salary line to Human Resources contracted services line in the amount of $32,175
To transfer for the Human Resources from Human Resources salary line to Human Resources contracted services line in the amount of $32,175
Joint vote with another board (10-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Grindrod motioned to transfer for the Human Resources from Human Resources salary line to Human Resources contracted services line in the amount of $32,175. Mr. Millette seconded. Vote was unanimous. (10-0-0).”
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Transfer for the Human Resources from Human Resources salary line to Human Resources contracted services line in the amount of $32,175
To transfer for the Human Resources from Human Resources salary line to Human Resources contracted services line in the amount of $32,175
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer for the Human Resources from Human Resources salary line to Human Resources contracted services line in the amount of $32,175. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
The Finance Committee and the Select Board discussed the year end transfers and took votes as follows:
Transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to legal line in the amount of $6,000
To transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to legal line in the amount of $6,000
Joint vote with another board (10-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Grindrod motioned to transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to legal line in the amount of $6,000. Ms. Millette seconded. Vote was unanimous. (10-0-0).”
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to legal line in the amount of $6,000
To transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to legal line in the amount of $6,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to transfer for the Select Board from Fairhaven Wind line to legal line in the amount of $6,000. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the executive session minutes of May 23, 2022
To approve the executive session minutes of May 23, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the executive session minutes of May 23, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the open session minutes of June 6, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of June 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the open session minutes of June 6, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Minutes
Approve the executive session minutes of June 6, 2022 with some edits
To approve the executive session minutes of June 6, 2022 with some edits
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the executive session minutes of June 6, 2022 with some edits. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Approve the open session minutes of June 18, 2022
To approve the open session minutes of June 18, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the open session minutes of June 18, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Rachel Medeiros to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023
To appoint Rachel Medeiros to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Rachel Medeiros to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Don Collasius to as the Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to end after the Annual Town Meeting in 2023
To appoint Don Collasius to as the Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to end after the Annual Town Meeting in 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Don Collasius to as the Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to end after the Annual Town Meeting in 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the application to the national historic registry and to proceed with the process of gaining a historic designation as presented by the Roger School Reuse Committee
To approve the application to the national historic registry and to proceed with the process of gaining a historic designation as presented by the Roger School Reuse Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the application to the national historic registry and to proceed with the process of gaining a historic designation as presented by the Roger School Reuse Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the use of Town Hall on September 24, 2022 from 10:00 am —2:00 pm for the Northeast Maritime Graduation, waiving the town hall rental fee but charging the custodian’s fee
To approve the use of Town Hall on September 24, 2022 from 10:00 am —2:00 pm for the Northeast Maritime Graduation, waiving the town hall rental fee but charging the custodian’s fee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the use of Town Hall on September 24, 2022 from 10:00 am —2:00 pm for the Northeast Maritime Graduation, waiving the town hall rental fee but charging the custodian’s fee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers said the Select Board has received a request for a one day all alcohol beverages license for
Approve the one-day event alcohol beverage license for Our Lady of Angel Annual Three-Day Feast on September 3-5, 2022
To approve the one-day event alcohol beverage license for Our Lady of Angel Annual Three-Day Feast on September 3-5, 2022
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Correy motioned to approve the one-day event alcohol beverage license for Our Lady of Angel Annual Three-Day Feast on September 3-5, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote carried. Mr. Murphy abstained. Vote carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers called for a motion to take the agenda out of order to hold the discussion and votes of the year
Not to accept the parcel of land Lot 59 on the Fairhaven Assessor’s map #29A
To not to accept the parcel of land Lot 59 on the Fairhaven Assessor’s map #29A
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to not to accept the parcel of land Lot 59 on the Fairhaven Assessor’s map #29A. Mr. Silvia second. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Take the Discussion on the Municipal Light Plant out of order
To take the Discussion on the Municipal Light Plant out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to take the Discussion on the Municipal Light Plant out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Select Board member Bob Espindola to work with the Town administrator on the establishment of the Municipal Light Plant and update the Select Board on a regular basis
To appoint Select Board member Bob Espindola to work with the Town administrator on the establishment of the Municipal Light Plant and update the Select Board on a regular basis
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Select Board member Bob Espindola to work with the Town administrator on the establishment of the Municipal Light Plant and update the Select Board on a regular basis. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint John Methia the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023
To appoint John Methia the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint John Methia the Cable Advisory Committee for a term to end May 31, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers read a letter from the Riverside Cemetery thanking the Select Board for the use of the Town
Adjourn the regular meeting and go into executive 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 detri
To adjourn the regular meeting and go into executive 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. Murphy motioned to adjourn the regular meeting and go into executive 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. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr, Silvia in favor, Ms. Powers in favor. Vote was unanimous. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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