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August 21, 2023
16 recorded votes, 2 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating positio
To enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To 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 (6 Evergreen Street) and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) To 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 (6 Evergreen Street) and to return to open session. Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call vote, Mr. Espindola in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor, Mr. Murphy i in favor and Mr. Correy in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
EXECUTIVE SESSION – EXECUTIVE SESSION
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned approve the Open Session minutes of June 20, 2023, July 10, 2023, July 17, 2023 and August 7, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2023 and July 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2023 and July 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2023 and July 17, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Postpone approval of the Executive Session minutes of August 7, 2023 until they can be reviewed in Executive Session. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To postpone approval of the Executive Session minutes of August 7, 2023 until they can be reviewed in Executive Session. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to postpone approval of the Executive Session minutes of August 7, 2023 until they can be reviewed in Executive Session. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the Select Board Retreat minutes of July 15, 2023 amended to include the first paragraph from his proposed update (Attachment A). Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the Select Board Retreat minutes of July 15, 2023 amended to include the first paragraph from his proposed update (Attachment A). Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Select Board Retreat minutes of July 15, 2023 amended to include the first paragraph from his proposed update (Attachment A). Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Take Action Item E2, Appointment of Planning and Economic Development Director out of order. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To take Action Item E2, Appointment of Planning and Economic Development Director out of order. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item E2, Appointment of Planning and Economic Development Director out of order. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the appointment of Paul DiGiuseppe as Planning and Economic Development Director. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the appointment of Paul DiGiuseppe as Planning and Economic Development Director. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the appointment of Paul DiGiuseppe as Planning and Economic Development Director. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the Farmers Series Pouring License Permit for Fairhaven Meadows, LLC d/b/a Nasketucket Bay Vineyard pending approval and verification of zoning requirements. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the Farmers Series Pouring License Permit for Fairhaven Meadows, LLC d/b/a Nasketucket Bay Vineyard pending approval and verification of zoning requirements. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Farmers Series Pouring License Permit for Fairhaven Meadows, LLC d/b/a Nasketucket Bay Vineyard pending approval and verification of zoning requirements. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Take Action Item E1, Draft Decision: Gary Lavalette out of order. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To take Action Item E1, Draft Decision: Gary Lavalette out of order. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item E1, Draft Decision: Gary Lavalette out of order. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the draft decision letter for the removal of Mr. Gary Lavalette from the Historical Commission as written. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the draft decision letter for the removal of Mr. Gary Lavalette from the Historical Commission as written. Seconded by Ms. Powers
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, PowersAbstained: Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the draft decision letter for the removal of Mr. Gary Lavalette from the Historical Commission as written. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed (4- 0-1) Mr. Espindola, Ms. Powers, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Correy in favor Mr. Silvia abstained.” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the proclamation for Deirdre Healy. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the proclamation for Deirdre Healy. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the proclamation for Deirdre Healy. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve Event Request/Use of Town Hall Auditorium for The Shepherd Center for Performing Arts Film Festival on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 6-9PM as written in the application and waive the waive the fees due to their 50
To approve Event Request/Use of Town Hall Auditorium for The Shepherd Center for Performing Arts Film Festival on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 6-9PM as written in the application and waive the waive the fees due to their 501 (c)(3) status. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve Event Request/Use of Town Hall Auditorium for The Shepherd Center for Performing Arts Film Festival on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 6-9PM as written in the application and waive the waive the fees due to their 501 (c)(3) status. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the list of items presented as surplus and transfer them to the Board of Public Works to be auctioned off on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To approve the list of items presented as surplus and transfer them to the Board of Public Works to be auctioned off on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the list of items presented as surplus and transfer them to the Board of Public Works to be auctioned off on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
EXECUTIVE SESSION – EXECUTIVE SESSION
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned for Select Board email to be handled by the office and any items needing the collective Board’s attention will be on the next available Select Board agenda. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Authorize the Town Administrator to use the available technical assistant service hours from SRPEDD in this fiscal year to help advance the Fairhaven Housing Authority project for broadband. Seconded by Ms. Powers
To authorize the Town Administrator to use the available technical assistant service hours from SRPEDD in this fiscal year to help advance the Fairhaven Housing Authority project for broadband. Seconded by Ms. Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to use the available technical assistant service hours from SRPEDD in this fiscal year to help advance the Fairhaven Housing Authority project for broadband. Seconded by Ms. Powers. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola)
Adopt a policy where any open meeting that is not going to be recorded have a notice on it that states the meeting will not be recorded in accordance with the bylaw
To adopt a policy where any open meeting that is not going to be recorded have a notice on it that states the meeting will not be recorded in accordance with the bylaw
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 adopt a policy where any open meeting that is not going to be recorded have a notice on it that states the meeting will not be recorded in accordance with the bylaw. The motion failed.” (Motion: Espindola)
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