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April 11, 2023
27 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Keith Silvia, Charles Murphy Sr., Leon Correy, Stasia Powers
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Elliott opened the Finance Committee meeting at 6:00pm and yielded to Ms. Powers
Enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at 6:30PM Pursuant to G.L. c. 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
To enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at 6:30PM Pursuant to G.L. c. 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) (Casey Boat LLC)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at 6:30PM Pursuant to G.L. c. 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) (Casey Boat LLC). 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)
Approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 13, 2023
To approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 13, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 13, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 16, 2023
To approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 16, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 16, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 23, 2023
To approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the minutes of the joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting of March 23, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Espindola requested to amend page three to read, “.. from Mr. Furtado and suggested...” Mr. Murphy amended his motion to accept the minutes with the amendment. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Leon Correy as Chair for the year
To appoint Leon Correy as Chair for the year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Leon Correy as Chair for the year. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Ms. Ellison opened the nominations for Chair. Ms. Powers nominated Mr. Correy for Chair, Mr. Corrcy
Appoint Charles Murphy as Vice-Chair for the year
To appoint Charles Murphy as Vice-Chair for the year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to appoint Charles Murphy as Vice-Chair for the year. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Appoint Stasia Powers as Clerk for the year
To appoint Stasia Powers as Clerk for the year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Correy motioned to appoint Stasia Powers as Clerk for the year. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Correy, second: Silvia)
Public Safety, line 35, Fire
Recommend Adoption of $3,059,527 on line 35 of Article 7A
To recommend Adoption of $3,059,527 on line 35 of Article 7A
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $3,059,527 on line 35 of Article 7A. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $7,948,141 Public Safety salaries and wages and $989,137 operating expenses for a total Public Safety $8,937,278
To recommend Adoption of $7,948,141 Public Safety salaries and wages and $989,137 operating expenses for a total Public Safety $8,937,278
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $7,948,141 Public Safety salaries and wages and $989,137 operating expenses for a total Public Safety $8,937,278. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $23,953,641, School contingent budget
To recommend Adoption of $23,953,641, School contingent budget
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to recommend Adoption of $23,953,641, School contingent budget. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed.” (Motion: Powers, second: Murphy)
Recommend Adoption of $600,000 Salary Reserve
To recommend Adoption of $600,000 Salary Reserve
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $600,000 Salary Reserve. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion fails.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Murphy)
Recommend Adoption of $850,000 Salary Reserve contingent budget
To recommend Adoption of $850,000 Salary Reserve contingent budget
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to recommend Adoption of $850,000 Salary Reserve contingent budget. Mr. Correy seconded. The motion passed.” (Motion: Powers, second: Correy)
Recommend Adoption of $10,911,560 Non-Departmental operating expenses
To recommend Adoption of $10,911,560 Non-Departmental operating expenses
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $10,911,560 Non-Departmental operating expenses. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $1,131,020 Debt Service
To recommend Adoption of $1,131,020 Debt Service
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $1,131,020 Debt Service. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $301,357 FY23 Sewer Fund Adjustment
To recommend Adoption of $301,357 FY23 Sewer Fund Adjustment
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $301,357 FY23 Sewer Fund Adjustment. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of a transfer of $1,159,288 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) and $1,238,032 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for a total of $2,397,320 for replacement of the Middle School roof
To recommend Adoption of a transfer of $1,159,288 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) and $1,238,032 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for a total of $2,397,320 for replacement of the Middle School roof
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of a transfer of $1,159,288 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash) and $1,238,032 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for a total of $2,397,320 for replacement of the Middle School roof. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $100,000 for the Lead Service Inventory
To recommend Adoption of $100,000 for the Lead Service Inventory
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $100,000 for the Lead Service Inventory. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $250,000 for the Inflow and Infiltration Study
To recommend Adoption of $250,000 for the Inflow and Infiltration Study
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $250,000 for the Inflow and Infiltration Study. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $50,000 for the Portable Pump
To recommend Adoption of $50,000 for the Portable Pump
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $50,000 for the Portable Pump. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $3,750,000 Borrowing Authorization for Pump Station Improvements
To recommend Adoption of $3,750,000 Borrowing Authorization for Pump Station Improvements
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $3,750,000 Borrowing Authorization for Pump Station Improvements. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $120,000 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line item 1, Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund
To recommend Adoption of $120,000 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line item 1, Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $120,000 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line item 1, Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $300,000 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line item 2, Transfer to OPEB
To recommend Adoption of $300,000 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line item 2, Transfer to OPEB
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $300,000 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line item 2, Transfer to OPEB. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $1,080,312 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line items 1-15
To recommend Adoption of $1,080,312 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line items 1-15
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $1,080,312 for Funding of Reserve Articles, line items 1-15. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $75,000 for a Compensated Absence Reserve Fund
To recommend Adoption of $75,000 for a Compensated Absence Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $75,000 for a Compensated Absence Reserve Fund. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of $16,000 for Funding of COLA Retirees
To recommend Adoption of $16,000 for Funding of COLA Retirees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of $16,000 for Funding of COLA Retirees. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption of Article 16
To recommend Adoption of Article 16
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption of Article 16. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Place the articles as written and close the May 6, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
To place the articles as written and close the May 6, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to place the articles as written and close the May 6, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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