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June 20, 2023
24 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 May 15, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of May 15, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of May 15, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the open Session-Joint meeting with Finance Committee minutes of May 31, 2023 with the correction to Mr. Murphy, present and Mr. Espindola, not present
To accept the open Session-Joint meeting with Finance Committee minutes of May 31, 2023 with the correction to Mr. Murphy, present and Mr. Espindola, not present
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the open Session-Joint meeting with Finance Committee minutes of May 31, 2023 with the correction to Mr. Murphy, present and Mr. Espindola, not present. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Mr. Cox advised the Board that the Marine Resource Committee discussed this at three separate meetings and
Approve the six-month trial as outlined in the application (Attachment A) with Round Cove off limits and after the six-month trial a permanent solution be brought forth for 2024
To approve the six-month trial as outlined in the application (Attachment A) with Round Cove off limits and after the six-month trial a permanent solution be brought forth for 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to approve the six-month trial as outlined in the application (Attachment A) with Round Cove off limits and after the six-month trial a permanent solution be brought forth for 2024. Mr. Murphy seconded. Mr. Silvia amended his motion to approve the six-month trial as outlined in the application (Attachment A) with Round Cove off limits and a permanent solution brought forth for 2024 after the trial, pending public safety measures added and pending approval! from the Marine Resources Committee. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
MINUTES
Approve the petition to install approximately 25’ of conduit and cable on West Street as described by Eversource
To approve the petition to install approximately 25’ of conduit and cable on West Street as described by Eversource
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the petition to install approximately 25’ of conduit and cable on West Street as described by Eversource. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Fairhaven High School PTO Class of 2025 Union Wharf Dance from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with a rain date of Thursday, August 17, 2023
To approve the Fairhaven High School PTO Class of 2025 Union Wharf Dance from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with a rain date of Thursday, August 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Fairhaven High School PTO Class of 2025 Union Wharf Dance from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with a rain date of Thursday, August 17, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Task the Sustainability Committee with outreach to establish the Town preferences of the state minimum or ten percent and coordinate messaging with Good Energy to ensure accurate messaging
To task the Sustainability Committee with outreach to establish the Town preferences of the state minimum or ten percent and coordinate messaging with Good Energy to ensure accurate messaging
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to task the Sustainability Committee with outreach to establish the Town preferences of the state minimum or ten percent and coordinate messaging with Good Energy to ensure accurate messaging. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve to install of fiber on existing poles through the DPW Water Treatment Plant lot over to the radio tower at WJFD FM tower on Arsene Street
To approve to install of fiber on existing poles through the DPW Water Treatment Plant lot over to the radio tower at WJFD FM tower on Arsene Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve to install of fiber on existing poles through the DPW Water Treatment Plant lot over to the radio tower at WJFD FM tower on Arsene Street. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as the Affirmative Action Officer
To appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as the Affirmative Action Officer
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as the Affirmative Action Officer. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Mare Jodoin as Emergency Management Director for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Mare Jodoin as Emergency Management Director for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Mare Jodoin as Emergency Management Director for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Todd Correia Fire Chief, Angie Lopes Ellison Town Administrator, Michael Myers Police Chief, Randy Bassett Building Commissioner, Mare Jodoin Emergency Management Director and David Flaherty Health Agent to the L
To appoint Todd Correia Fire Chief, Angie Lopes Ellison Town Administrator, Michael Myers Police Chief, Randy Bassett Building Commissioner, Mare Jodoin Emergency Management Director and David Flaherty Health Agent to the Local Emergency Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Todd Correia Fire Chief, Angie Lopes Ellison Town Administrator, Michael Myers Police Chief, Randy Bassett Building Commissioner, Mare Jodoin Emergency Management Director and David Flaherty Health Agent to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Ms, Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Don Collasius as Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Don Collasius as Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Don Collasius as Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to end May, 31, 2024, Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Michael Myers as Municipal Hearing Officer for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Michael Myers as Municipal Hearing Officer for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Michael Myers as Municipal Hearing Officer for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Todd Correia as Oil Spill Coordinator for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Todd Correia as Oil Spill Coordinator for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Todd Correia as Oil Spill Coordinator for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Elisabeth Horan as Parking Clerk for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Elisabeth Horan as Parking Clerk for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Elisabeth Horan as Parking Clerk for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as Procurement Officer
To appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as Procurement Officer
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Angie Lopes Ellison as Procurement Officer. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint John Medeiros to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint John Medeiros to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint John Medeiros to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint David Braga, Michael Kelly and Natalie Mello to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint David Braga, Michael Kelly and Natalie Mello to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint David Braga, Michael Kelly and Natalie Mello to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint John Pond to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint John Pond to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint John Pond to the Sustainability Committee for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Ronnie Medina, Dr. Chanda Kale and Jay Simmons also addressed the Board regarding their applications and
Appoint Jay Simmons to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2024
To appoint Jay Simmons to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Jay Simmons to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2024. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Murphy)
Appoint Andrew Saunders to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Andrew Saunders to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Andrew Saunders to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026, Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Murphy)
Appoint Ronnie Medina to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
To appoint Ronnie Medina to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Ronnie Medina to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2026. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Murphy)
Appoint Anthony Couto to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2025
To appoint Anthony Couto to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Murphy motioned to appoint Anthony Couto to the Conservation Commission for a term to end May, 31, 2025, Mr. Espindola seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Espindola)
MINUTES
Approve the Special One-Day Liquor License for St. Joseph’s Catholic Organization’s Annual Blessing of the Bike’s to June 25, 2023
To approve the Special One-Day Liquor License for St. Joseph’s Catholic Organization’s Annual Blessing of the Bike’s to June 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Special One-Day Liquor License for St. Joseph’s Catholic Organization’s Annual Blessing of the Bike’s to June 25, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Send Mr. Higgins the response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint received June 9, 2023 using the draft response the Town prepared and for the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
To send Mr. Higgins the response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint received June 9, 2023 using the draft response the Town prepared and for the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to send Mr. Higgins the response to the Open Meeting Law Complaint received June 9, 2023 using the draft response the Town prepared and for the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Ms. Powers seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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