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December 19, 2022
17 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
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Accept the Open Session minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting
To accept the Open Session minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting
To accept the Executive Session minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the Executive Session minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the gift of $5,000 from the Van Sloun Foundation to the animal shelter’s gift account
To accept the gift of $5,000 from the Van Sloun Foundation to the animal shelter’s gift account
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the gift of $5,000 from the Van Sloun Foundation to the animal shelter’s gift account. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the gift of $2,566 from Eric Letendre to the animal shelter’s gift account
To accept the gift of $2,566 from Eric Letendre to the animal shelter’s gift account
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the gift of $2,566 from Eric Letendre to the animal shelter’s gift account. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Clerical Employees Council 93, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO for July 1, 2022 — June 30, 2025
To ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Clerical Employees Council 93, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO for July 1, 2022 — June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Clerical Employees Council 93, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO for July 1, 2022 — June 30, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Highway Division Employees Council 93, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO for July 1, 2022 — June 30, 20
To ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Highway Division Employees Council 93, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO for July 1, 2022 — June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Town of Fairhaven and the Highway Division Employees Council 93, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO for July 1, 2022 — June 30, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the use of Town Hall and the public outdoor space on June 24, 2023 for the Homecoming Event
To approve the use of Town Hall and the public outdoor space on June 24, 2023 for the Homecoming Event
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve the use of Town Hall and the public outdoor space on June 24, 2023 for the Homecoming Event. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Deem the cobblestone at the town yard as surplus
To deem the cobblestone at the town yard as surplus
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to deem the cobblestone at the town yard as surplus. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint James Louis Moraux to the Marine Resources Committee for a term to end May 2023
To appoint James Louis Moraux to the Marine Resources Committee for a term to end May 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint James Louis Moraux to the Marine Resources Committee for a term to end May 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Paul Kitchen to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to end May 2025
To appoint Paul Kitchen to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to end May 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Paul Kitchen to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to end May 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Robert A. Furtado as an Ex-Officio, non-voting member to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to end May 2024
To appoint Robert A. Furtado as an Ex-Officio, non-voting member to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to end May 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Robert A. Furtado as an Ex-Officio, non-voting member to the Capital Planning Committee for a term to end May 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Alliea Groupp to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May 2023
To appoint Alliea Groupp to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Alliea Groupp to the Belonging Committee for a term to end May 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Annemarie Chagnon and Ronnie Medina to the Commission on Disability for a term to end May 2023
To appoint Annemarie Chagnon and Ronnie Medina to the Commission on Disability for a term to end May 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Annemarie Chagnon and Ronnie Medina to the Commission on Disability for a term to end May 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Ronnie Medina to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May 2023
To appoint Ronnie Medina to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to appoint Ronnie Medina to the Broadband Study Committee for a term to end May 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Move the January 3, 2023 Select Board meeting to January 9, 2023
To move the January 3, 2023 Select Board meeting to January 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to move the January 3, 2023 Select Board meeting to January 9, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve a 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to the Town Administrator, Angie Lopes Ellison
To approve a 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to the Town Administrator, Angie Lopes Ellison
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to approve a 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to the Town Administrator, Angie Lopes Ellison. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Murphy amended his motion to approve a 2% COLA to the Town Administrator for this year and then, each year going forward, apply the same COLA percentage to the TA that is applied to non-union staff. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept and approve the Town Administrator Evaluation and to have the chair sign on behalf of the Select Board
To accept and approve the Town Administrator Evaluation and to have the chair sign on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept and approve the Town Administrator Evaluation and to have the chair sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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