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September 18, 2023
21 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
Dave Flaherty and Heather White of Petrini & Associates
Enter Executive Session joint with the Board of Health pursuant to G.L. ¢.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 ba
To enter Executive Session joint with the Board of Health pursuant to G.L. ¢.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 joint with the Board of Health pursuant to G.L. ¢.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. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Correy in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the September 13, 2023 minutes of the Select Board and Finance Committee
To accept the September 13, 2023 minutes of the Select Board and Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the September 13, 2023 minutes of the Select Board and Finance Committee. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take agenda item F1 out of order
To take agenda item F1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take agenda item F1 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Mr. Brian Meneses next addressed the Board and reviewed his background, qualifications and interest in being
Appoint Brian Meneses to the Board of Health until the Town Election in April 2025
To appoint Brian Meneses to the Board of Health until the Town Election in April 2025
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, SilviaAbstained: PowersJoint vote with another board; the count includes both boards. Only Select Board members are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to appoint Brian Meneses to the Board of Health until the Town Election in April 2025, Mr. Murphy seconded. Roll Call vote Mr, Silvia in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Correy in favor, Ms. Frezza in favor and Mr. Gallagher in favor. The motion passed unanimously (6-0-1) Ms. Powers abstained.” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
Dave Flaherty and Heather White of Petrini & Associates
Dave Flaherty and Heather White of Petrini & Associates
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned for a recess due to technical issues. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Murphy)
Approve the Sewer borrowing as presented
To approve the Sewer borrowing as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Sewer borrowing as presented. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the transfer of the restaurant/liquor license from Elisabeth’s Restaurant to OEA Restaurant Group, Corporation doing business as Olivia’s Restaurant
To approve the transfer of the restaurant/liquor license from Elisabeth’s Restaurant to OEA Restaurant Group, Corporation doing business as Olivia’s Restaurant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the transfer of the restaurant/liquor license from Elisabeth’s Restaurant to OEA Restaurant Group, Corporation doing business as Olivia’s Restaurant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the license pending code verification and following code compliance set by the Building Commissioner with a time to be determined by the Building Commissioner
To approve the license pending code verification and following code compliance set by the Building Commissioner with a time to be determined by the Building Commissioner
Yes: Espindola, PowersNo: Correy, Murphy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the license pending code verification and following code compliance set by the Building Commissioner with a time to be determined by the Building Commissioner. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Silvia, Mr. Correy and Mr. Murphy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take agenda items F4, F5 and F6 out of order
To take agenda items F4, F5 and F6 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take agenda items F4, F5 and F6 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Cara Viveiros to the Commission on Disability for a term to end May, 2024
To appoint Cara Viveiros to the Commission on Disability for a term to end May, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Cara Viveiros to the Commission on Disability for a term to end May, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Kari Tyler to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Kari Tyler to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Kari Tyler to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 2025. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Roger Marcoux to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to end May, 2024
To appoint Roger Marcoux to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to end May, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Roger Marcoux to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to end May, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Continue the hearing and deliberation to the next Select Board meeting
To continue the hearing and deliberation to the next Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to continue the hearing and deliberation to the next Select Board meeting. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Empower Ms. Ellison to work with the Chair and Ms. Fidalgo to schedule a Committee/Board Fair at Town Hall
To empower Ms. Ellison to work with the Chair and Ms. Fidalgo to schedule a Committee/Board Fair at Town Hall
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to empower Ms. Ellison to work with the Chair and Ms. Fidalgo to schedule a Committee/Board Fair at Town Hall. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the use of Town Hall and surrounding streets for the Manjiro Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023, applicant to contact police, fire, BPW and other departments for specific needs
To approve the use of Town Hall and surrounding streets for the Manjiro Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023, applicant to contact police, fire, BPW and other departments for specific needs
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the use of Town Hall and surrounding streets for the Manjiro Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023, applicant to contact police, fire, BPW and other departments for specific needs. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Fairhaven Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 8:00a.m. to 9:30a.m., applicant to contact police, fire and BPW for specific needs
To approve the Fairhaven Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 8:00a.m. to 9:30a.m., applicant to contact police, fire and BPW for specific needs
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Fairhaven Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 8:00a.m. to 9:30a.m., applicant to contact police, fire and BPW for specific needs. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Create a Financial Policy Review Committee and to appoint two members of the Select Board, two members of the Finance Committee, two members of the School Committee and the Assistant Town Administrator to this committee.
To create a Financial Policy Review Committee and to appoint two members of the Select Board, two members of the Finance Committee, two members of the School Committee and the Assistant Town Administrator to this committee. The Select Board members will be Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to create a Financial Policy Review Committee and to appoint two members of the Select Board, two members of the Finance Committee, two members of the School Committee and the Assistant Town Administrator to this committee. The Select Board members will be Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Reschedule October 2, 2023 and October 16, 2023 Select Board meetings to October 23, 2023
To reschedule October 2, 2023 and October 16, 2023 Select Board meetings to October 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to reschedule October 2, 2023 and October 16, 2023 Select Board meetings to October 23, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Set the Select Board meetings in the calendar year 2024 on the second and fourth Mondays each month, if it falls on a holiday the meeting would be on the Tuesday
To set the Select Board meetings in the calendar year 2024 on the second and fourth Mondays each month, if it falls on a holiday the meeting would be on the Tuesday
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to set the Select Board meetings in the calendar year 2024 on the second and fourth Mondays each month, if it falls on a holiday the meeting would be on the Tuesday. Ms, Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Authorize Mr. Espindola and Mr. Powers, Chair of the Broadband Study Committee and Ms. Ellison to work with the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to identify opportunities for consulting services at no cost to the To
To authorize Mr. Espindola and Mr. Powers, Chair of the Broadband Study Committee and Ms. Ellison to work with the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to identify opportunities for consulting services at no cost to the Town beyond the existing grant for the purpose of ensuring the grant funds are expended
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to authorize Mr. Espindola and Mr. Powers, Chair of the Broadband Study Committee and Ms. Ellison to work with the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to identify opportunities for consulting services at no cost to the Town beyond the existing grant for the purpose of ensuring the grant funds are expended. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Authorize Mr. Espindola to talk to the Planning Board Chair on taking up this item
To authorize Mr. Espindola to talk to the Planning Board Chair on taking up this item
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to authorize Mr. Espindola to talk to the Planning Board Chair on taking up this item. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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