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February 6, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Leon Correy, Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A moment of silence was observed for the people of Syria and Turkey due to the earthquake and loss of i
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) “[t]o discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating posi
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) “[t]o discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares”: (Alves Case) Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll call vote. Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Murphy in favor
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) “[t]o discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares”: (Alves Case) Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll call vote. Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Murphy in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the open session minutes of the January 9, 2023
To accept the open session minutes of the January 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of the January 9, 2023, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the executive session minutes of the January 9, \ 2023
To accept the executive session minutes of the January 9, \ 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the executive session minutes of the January 9, \ 2023, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
The Board welcomed Mr. Webb. He is a wetland scientist by background with a Master’s degree in soil
Approve the Town Administrator’s appointment of H. Bruce Webb to the position of Conservation and Sustainability Agent
To approve the Town Administrator’s appointment of H. Bruce Webb to the position of Conservation and Sustainability Agent
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Town Administrator’s appointment of H. Bruce Webb to the position of Conservation and Sustainability Agent. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Will Gardner to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 2023
To appoint Will Gardner to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Will Gardner to the Bikeway Committee for a term to end May, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve a proclamation for Dr. Jibreel A. Khazon for his accomplishments, his lifelong civil rights advocacy and actions and to be presented by Leon Correy at a scheduled Belonging Committee event on February 23, 2023
To approve a proclamation for Dr. Jibreel A. Khazon for his accomplishments, his lifelong civil rights advocacy and actions and to be presented by Leon Correy at a scheduled Belonging Committee event on February 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve a proclamation for Dr. Jibreel A. Khazon for his accomplishments, his lifelong civil rights advocacy and actions and to be presented by Leon Correy at a scheduled Belonging Committee event on February 23, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the rate increase for use and membership of the recreation center with resident and non-resident rates as outlined in the Recreation Center membership rates and facilities rental rate chart
To approve the rate increase for use and membership of the recreation center with resident and non-resident rates as outlined in the Recreation Center membership rates and facilities rental rate chart
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the rate increase for use and membership of the recreation center with resident and non-resident rates as outlined in the Recreation Center membership rates and facilities rental rate chart. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy
To approve the Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Ambulance Billing and Collection Policy. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the use of town roads for the 17th Annual Watershed Ride sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition on October 1, 2023 from approximately 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M
To approve the use of town roads for the 17th Annual Watershed Ride sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition on October 1, 2023 from approximately 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the use of town roads for the 17th Annual Watershed Ride sponsored by the Buzzards Bay Coalition on October 1, 2023 from approximately 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the use of Town Hall for the canned food drive, “April Food Day,” event on April 1, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M
To approve the use of Town Hall for the canned food drive, “April Food Day,” event on April 1, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the use of Town Hall for the canned food drive, “April Food Day,” event on April 1, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as the Select Board appointee to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee and the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission
To appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as the Select Board appointee to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee and the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as the Select Board appointee to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee and the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Adopt the Temporary Street Closure Policy
To adopt the Temporary Street Closure Policy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to adopt the Temporary Street Closure Policy. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Rescind the executive session minute policy adopted on April 27, 2015
To rescind the executive session minute policy adopted on April 27, 2015
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to rescind the executive session minute policy adopted on April 27, 2015. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Accept the mutually agreed upon goals and objectives established as presented
To accept the mutually agreed upon goals and objectives established as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the mutually agreed upon goals and objectives established as presented. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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