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February 21, 2023
8 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:
Accept the open session minutes of the January 17, 2023
To accept the open session minutes of the January 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to accept the open session minutes of the January 17, 2023, Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Mr. Richard Cancio attended via zoom and discussed his background and interest in the Belonging
Appoint Mr. Richard Cancio to the Belonging Committee until May 2023 and to a full year term to end May 2024
To appoint Mr. Richard Cancio to the Belonging Committee until May 2023 and to a full year term to end May 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Mr. Richard Cancio to the Belonging Committee until May 2023 and to a full year term to end May 2024. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Town Administrator’s appointment of Randall Bassett as the Building Commissioner
To approve the Town Administrator’s appointment of Randall Bassett as the Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Town Administrator’s appointment of Randall Bassett as the Building Commissioner. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the Father’s Day Road Race to be held June 18, 2023 from 9AM as outlined in the proposal, approved by Police, Fire and DPW
To approve the Father’s Day Road Race to be held June 18, 2023 from 9AM as outlined in the proposal, approved by Police, Fire and DPW
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Father’s Day Road Race to be held June 18, 2023 from 9AM as outlined in the proposal, approved by Police, Fire and DPW. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Adopt the removal of non-hazardous public shade tree policy pending Town Counsel review
To adopt the removal of non-hazardous public shade tree policy pending Town Counsel review
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to adopt the removal of non-hazardous public shade tree policy pending Town Counsel review. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve what was written so far and authorize the Chair to add additional details to finalize the report
To approve what was written so far and authorize the Chair to add additional details to finalize the report
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve what was written so far and authorize the Chair to add additional details to finalize the report. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Adopt the 2023 Select Board meeting calendar as amended, removing the dates of July 3, 2023, August 7, 2023 and September 5, 2023
To adopt the 2023 Select Board meeting calendar as amended, removing the dates of July 3, 2023, August 7, 2023 and September 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to adopt the 2023 Select Board meeting calendar as amended, removing the dates of July 3, 2023, August 7, 2023 and September 5, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into executive session and not return to open session
To enter into executive session and not return to open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Murphy motioned to enter into executive session and not return to open session. Mr. Silvia seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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