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March 28, 2023
28 recorded votes, 1 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
The General Government Budget was reviewed; wages and salaries of $915,265 and operating expenses of
Recommend adoption of the General Government Budget of $1,530,660
To recommend adoption of the General Government Budget of $1,530,660
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the General Government Budget of $1,530,660. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of the Municipal Finance Budget of $926,237
To recommend adoption of the Municipal Finance Budget of $926,237
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Municipal Finance Budget of $926,237. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of the Town Clerk/Elections Budget of $172,586
To recommend adoption of the Town Clerk/Elections Budget of $172,586
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Town Clerk/Elections Budget of $172,586. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of the Planning and Development Budget of $282,135
To recommend adoption of the Planning and Development Budget of $282,135
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Planning and Development Budget of $282,135. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of the Public Works Budget of $4,305,068
To recommend adoption of the Public Works Budget of $4,305,068
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Public Works Budget of $4,305,068. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923
To recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms. Powers abstained.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of the Community Services Budget of $2,265,793
To recommend adoption of the Community Services Budget of $2,265,793
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Community Services Budget of $2,265,793. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 1 - Measurer of Wood and Bark
To recommend adoption of Article 1 - Measurer of Wood and Bark
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 1 - Measurer of Wood and Bark. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 2 - Town Report
To recommend adoption of Article 2 - Town Report
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 2 - Town Report. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 3 - Report of Committees
To recommend adoption of Article 3 - Report of Committees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 3 - Report of Committees. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 6B - Water Enterprise Fund
To recommend adoption of Article 6B - Water Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 6B - Water Enterprise Fund. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 6C - Sewer Enterprise Fund
To recommend adoption of Article 6C - Sewer Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 6C - Sewer Enterprise Fund. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 6D - Town Cable Enterprise Fund
To recommend adoption of Article 6D - Town Cable Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 6D - Town Cable Enterprise Fund. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 6E - School Cable Enterprise Fund
To recommend adoption of Article 6E - School Cable Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 6E - School Cable Enterprise Fund. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 8A, item 1 EPA Required Lead Service Inventory and item 2 Day Street Water Main Replacement
To recommend adoption of Article 8A, item 1 EPA Required Lead Service Inventory and item 2 Day Street Water Main Replacement
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 8A, item 1 EPA Required Lead Service Inventory and item 2 Day Street Water Main Replacement. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 8B-Water Main Replacement- Spring Street
To recommend adoption of Article 8B-Water Main Replacement- Spring Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 8B-Water Main Replacement- Spring Street. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 9A, item 1 Inflow and Infiltration Study and item 2 Portable 4” Pump
To recommend adoption of Article 9A, item 1 Inflow and Infiltration Study and item 2 Portable 4” Pump
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 9A, item 1 Inflow and Infiltration Study and item 2 Portable 4” Pump. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 10B-Establish and Fund a Compensated Absence Reserve Fund
To recommend adoption of Article 10B-Establish and Fund a Compensated Absence Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 10B-Establish and Fund a Compensated Absence Reserve Fund. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 10C-Fund a Retiree COLA provision
To recommend adoption of Article 10C-Fund a Retiree COLA provision
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 10C-Fund a Retiree COLA provision. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 11-CPC Program Appropriations, items A-L
To recommend adoption of Article 11-CPC Program Appropriations, items A-L
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 11-CPC Program Appropriations, items A-L. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 12-Revolving accounts
To recommend adoption of Article 12-Revolving accounts
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 12-Revolving accounts. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 16-Appointment of Town Clerk
To recommend adoption of Article 16-Appointment of Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 16-Appointment of Town Clerk. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 17-Appointment of Health Agent
To recommend adoption of Article 17-Appointment of Health Agent
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 17-Appointment of Health Agent. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 19-Wetlands, language updates
To recommend adoption of Article 19-Wetlands, language updates
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 19-Wetlands, language updates. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend adoption of Article 20-Digital Warrant
To recommend adoption of Article 20-Digital Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of Article 20-Digital Warrant. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 21-Single Use Plastic Reduction
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 21-Single Use Plastic Reduction
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 21-Single Use Plastic Reduction. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 22-Prohibit Sale of Plastic Nip Bottles
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 22-Prohibit Sale of Plastic Nip Bottles
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 22-Prohibit Sale of Plastic Nip Bottles. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 23-Hard Surface Request
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 23-Hard Surface Request
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 23-Hard Surface Request. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
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