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December 4, 2023
13 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
Ms. Ellison reported out:
Take Action Item C1 out of order
To take Action Item C1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item C1 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recognize additional soils that are suitable for crop production by formally acknowledging Farmland of Local Importance and authorize the Town Administrator as signatory
To recognize additional soils that are suitable for crop production by formally acknowledging Farmland of Local Importance and authorize the Town Administrator as signatory
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recognize additional soils that are suitable for crop production by formally acknowledging Farmland of Local Importance and authorize the Town Administrator as signatory. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take Action Item C2 out of order
To take Action Item C2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item C2 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Adopt the split tax rate of 1.75 or 87.93% Residential and 12.07% Commercial/Personal Property
To adopt the split tax rate of 1.75 or 87.93% Residential and 12.07% Commercial/Personal Property
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to adopt the split tax rate of 1.75 or 87.93% Residential and 12.07% Commercial/Personal Property. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept and place the Conservation Restriction on the Salt Winds Reserve as described
To accept and place the Conservation Restriction on the Salt Winds Reserve as described
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept and place the Conservation Restriction on the Salt Winds Reserve as described. Ms. Powers seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Allow the shed on Town property located at 267 Adams Street in Fairhaven, MA to stay with a fine of one hundred dollars
To allow the shed on Town property located at 267 Adams Street in Fairhaven, MA to stay with a fine of one hundred dollars
Yes: Espindola, Murphy, PowersNo: Correy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to allow the shed on Town property located at 267 Adams Street in Fairhaven, MA to stay with a fine of one hundred dollars. Ms. Powers seconded. ‘Discussion and Public Comment ensued related to the shed. Patrick Carr, 141 Pleasant Street spoke regarding the shed and asked who was the NFIA president at the time the shed was built. Mr. Romano advised it was Pauline Parker. Mr. Carr … a complaint and Ms. Ellison said the Town does not disclose who reports an issue or complaint to the Town. Motion: Mr. Espindola amended his earlier motion: to allow the shed on Town property located at 267 Adams Street in Fairhaven, MA to stay with a fine of one hundred dollars and pending the Fire Chief and the Town signing off. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Silvia and Mr. Correy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Appoint Maria Carvalho to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Maria Carvalho to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term to end May, 2025
Yes: Espindola, MurphyNo: Correy, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Maria Carvalho to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term to end May, 2025. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion failed (2-2-1) Ms. Powers abstained Mr. Silvia and Mr. Correy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Murphy)
Appoint Nils Isaksen to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May, 2024
To appoint Nils Isaksen to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Nils Isaksen to the Economic Development Committee for a term to end May, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Appoint Nate Bekemeier to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Nate Bekemeier to the Historical Commission for a term to end May, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Espindola motioned to appoint Nate Bekemeier 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)
Ms. Ellison reported out:
Appropriate the remaining ARPA County Funds presently at $14,635.03 to pay for administrative costs
To appropriate the remaining ARPA County Funds presently at $14,635.03 to pay for administrative costs
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appropriate the remaining ARPA County Funds presently at $14,635.03 to pay for administrative costs. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Authorize the release of lots 5 and 6 off Lincoln Drive/Jason Terrace for sale from Jean Jason, as personal representative of the estate of Jeannine Jason to Seaport Homes, LLC and to authorize the Town Administrator to
To authorize the release of lots 5 and 6 off Lincoln Drive/Jason Terrace for sale from Jean Jason, as personal representative of the estate of Jeannine Jason to Seaport Homes, LLC and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute any documents needed in connection with said release
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to authorize the release of lots 5 and 6 off Lincoln Drive/Jason Terrace for sale from Jean Jason, as personal representative of the estate of Jeannine Jason to Seaport Homes, LLC and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute any documents needed in connection with said release. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve and sign the decision letter to Fourth and Long, Inc. doing business as Rasputin’s Tavern as written
To approve and sign the decision letter to Fourth and Long, Inc. doing business as Rasputin’s Tavern as written
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve and sign the decision letter to Fourth and Long, Inc. doing business as Rasputin’s Tavern as written. Ms. Powers seconded, The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c, 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiati
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c, 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: (Angie Lopes Ellison) and not to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c, 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: (Angie Lopes Ellison) and not 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 passes unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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