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December 18, 2023
21 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
A moment of silence was held for Charles “Chucky” Hurley
Take Action Item C10 out of order
To take Action Item C10 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to take Action Item C10 out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
RESOLUTION ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Accept the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resolution and to make a commitment that we will adopt and adhere to the action items
To accept the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resolution and to make a commitment that we will adopt and adhere to the action items
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resolution and to make a commitment that we will adopt and adhere to the action items. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take Item B6 out of order
To take Item B6 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Item B6 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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)
Deem November 30, 2023 as Fairhaven High School MIAA Division Six State Championship Day
To deem November 30, 2023 as Fairhaven High School MIAA Division Six State Championship Day
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to deem November 30, 2023 as Fairhaven High School MIAA Division Six State Championship Day. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of November 20, 2023
To accept the Open Session minutes of November 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of November 20, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Open Session minutes of December 4, 2023 with the amendment of “draft” vs. “raft” on page 4
To accept the Open Session minutes of December 4, 2023 with the amendment of “draft” vs. “raft” on page 4
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Open Session minutes of December 4, 2023 with the amendment of “draft” vs. “raft” on page 4. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the Executive Session minutes of December 4, 2023
To accept the Executive Session minutes of December 4, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the Executive Session minutes of December 4, 2023. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the appointment of Steve Rosa as IT Director
To approve the appointment of Steve Rosa as IT Director
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the appointment of Steve Rosa as IT Director. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Take Action Item C5 out of order
To take Action Item C5 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take Action Item C5 out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the cover of the 2023 Annual Report to be representative of the Fairhaven Super Bowl Champions
To approve the cover of the 2023 Annual Report to be representative of the Fairhaven Super Bowl Champions
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the cover of the 2023 Annual Report to be representative of the Fairhaven Super Bowl Champions. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Fiber Optic License Agreement as presented by Eversource
To approve the Fiber Optic License Agreement as presented by Eversource
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Fiber Optic License Agreement as presented by Eversource. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Liquor Licenses and permit renewals contingent on | inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-40 under Liquor Licenses (See | Attachment D)
To approve the Liquor Licenses and permit renewals contingent on | inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-40 under Liquor Licenses (See | Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Liquor Licenses and permit renewals contingent on | inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-40 under Liquor Licenses (See | Attachment D). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve Pouring License and permit renewal contingent on | inspections and taxes paid for Meadows LLC/Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, | Fairhaven, MA with a fee schedule of five hundred and fifty dollars
To approve Pouring License and permit renewal contingent on | inspections and taxes paid for Meadows LLC/Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, | Fairhaven, MA with a fee schedule of five hundred and fifty dollars
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve Pouring License and permit renewal contingent on | inspections and taxes paid for Meadows LLC/Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, | Fairhaven, MA with a fee schedule of five hundred and fifty dollars. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Car Dealer licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-11 under Car Dealer Licenses (See Attachment D)
To approve the Car Dealer licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-11 under Car Dealer Licenses (See Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Car Dealer licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-11 under Car Dealer Licenses (See Attachment D). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Repair licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-9 and 11-20 under Repair Licenses (See Attachment D)
To approve the Repair licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-9 and 11-20 under Repair Licenses (See Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Repair licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-9 and 11-20 under Repair Licenses (See Attachment D). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Repair licenses and permit renewal for Automotive Diagnostic Service, 162 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, MA pending verification of the business and contingent on inspections and taxes paid
To approve the Repair licenses and permit renewal for Automotive Diagnostic Service, 162 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, MA pending verification of the business and contingent on inspections and taxes paid
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Repair licenses and permit renewal for Automotive Diagnostic Service, 162 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, MA pending verification of the business and contingent on inspections and taxes paid. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Common Victualer licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-16 and 18-29 under Common Victualer Licenses (See Attachment D)
To approve the Common Victualer licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-16 and 18-29 under Common Victualer Licenses (See Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Common Victualer licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-16 and 18-29 under Common Victualer Licenses (See Attachment D). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Lodging House licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA and Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street, F
To approve the Lodging House licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA and Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street, Fairhaven, MA (See Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Lodging House licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA and Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street, Fairhaven, MA (See Attachment D). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Private Livery license for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA (See Attachment D)
To approve the Private Livery license for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA (See Attachment D)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Private Livery license for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA (See Attachment D). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Session (November 20, 2023) AND pursuant to G.L. c.
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Session (November 20, 2023) AND 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, s. 21(a)(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, G.L. c. 30A, s. 22, to review the minutes of Executive Session (November 20, 2023) AND 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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