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December 5, 2022
18 recorded votes, 4 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
Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:30 pm
Move into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements”: Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26)
To move into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements”: Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g) (to consider release of minutes of 10-17-22 executive session) and return to Open Session thereafter
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to move into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A, § 21(a)(7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements”: Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g) (to consider release of minutes of 10-17-22 executive session) and return to Open Session thereafter. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote; Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor and Ms. Powers in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Minutes:
Accept the open session minutes of November 7, 2022
To accept the open session minutes of November 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of November 7, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the Special Session Town Warrant minutes of November 14, 2022
To accept the Special Session Town Warrant minutes of November 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the Special Session Town Warrant minutes of November 14, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the open session minutes of November 21, 2022
To accept the open session minutes of November 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of November 21, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:30 pm
Authorize the Chair to work with Town Counsel to prepare and send a response to the complaint
To authorize the Chair to work with Town Counsel to prepare and send a response to the complaint
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to authorize the Chair to work with Town Counsel to prepare and send a response to the complaint. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Carreiro pointed out that Social Security increased COLA for calendar year 2022 to 5.9% and calendar
Accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%
To accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%. Mr. Espindola seconded. Mr. Silvia, Mr. Espindola, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy abstained. The motion carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:30 pm
Add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public safety and BPW
To add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public safety and BPW
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public safety and BPW. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Silvia, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola abstained. The motion carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars ($15) effective Jan. 1, 2023
To increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars ($15) effective Jan. 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars ($15) effective Jan. 1, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the gift of $20,000 to the animal shelter’s gift account
To accept the gift of $20,000 to the animal shelter’s gift account
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the gift of $20,000 to the animal shelter’s gift account. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Liquor licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-40 in section 1 of attachment D
To approve the Liquor licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-40 in section 1 of attachment D
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Liquor licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-40 in section 1 of attachment D. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Car Dealer license renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-10 in section 2 of attachment D
To approve the Car Dealer license renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-10 in section 2 of attachment D
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Car Dealer license renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-10 in section 2 of attachment D. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Repair license renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-19 in section 3 of attachment D
To approve the Repair license renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-19 in section 3 of attachment D
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Repair license renewals contingent on inspection for the businesses listed in numbers 1-19 in section 3 of attachment D. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Common Victualer license renewals for the businesses listed in numbers 1-30 in section 4 of attachment D
To approve the Common Victualer license renewals for the businesses listed in numbers 1-30 in section 4 of attachment D
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Common Victualer license renewals for the businesses listed in numbers 1-30 in section 4 of attachment D. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Lodging House license renewals for the businesses listed in numbers 1-2 in section 5 of attachment D
To approve the Lodging House license renewals for the businesses listed in numbers 1-2 in section 5 of attachment D
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Lodging House license renewals for the businesses listed in numbers 1-2 in section 5 of attachment D. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Private Livery license renewal for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven
To approve the Private Livery license renewal for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Private Livery license renewal for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven. Mr, Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report for $240,000 for playground resurfacing
To accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report for $240,000 for playground resurfacing
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report for $240,000 for playground resurfacing. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Murphy, Mr. Silvia, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola abstained. The motion carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report with the exception of the school’s playground resurfacing of $240,000 (from previous vote)
To accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report with the exception of the school’s playground resurfacing of $240,000 (from previous vote)
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaNo: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report with the exception of the school’s playground resurfacing of $240,000 (from previous vote). Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Murphy, Mr. Silvia, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola opposed. The motion carried (4-1-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Have the Select Board maintain oversight of the broadband project and re-engage the BP W at a later date about transitioning authority to them
To have the Select Board maintain oversight of the broadband project and re-engage the BP W at a later date about transitioning authority to them
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to have the Select Board maintain oversight of the broadband project and re-engage the BP W at a later date about transitioning authority to them. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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