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February 26, 2024
12 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
Ann Richard of Hedge Street addressed the Board and said her area was in phase two and is a wonderful
Take item J Executive Session out of order
To take item J Executive Session out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to take item J Executive Session out of order. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract neg
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel — Town Administrator. And to return to open session thereafter
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaNo: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel — Town Administrator. And to return to open session thereafter. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Espindola opposed, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Mr. Correy in favor. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Espindola opposed.” (Motion: Espindola)
Approve the FY24 Community Development Block Grant application for improvements to Hedge Street, Phase 4 as presented and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the FY24 Community Development Block Grant application
To approve the FY24 Community Development Block Grant application for improvements to Hedge Street, Phase 4 as presented and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the FY24 Community Development Block Grant application-related documents and to designate the Town Administrator, Angeline Lopes Ellison as the Environmental Certifying Officer
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the FY24 Community Development Block Grant application for improvements to Hedge Street, Phase 4 as presented and to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the FY24 Community Development Block Grant application-related documents and to designate the Town Administrator, Angeline Lopes Ellison as the Environmental Certifying Officer. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the minutes of February 12, 2024 as amended
To accept the minutes of February 12, 2024 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the minutes of February 12, 2024 as amended. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the minutes of February 12, 2024, Executive Session
To accept the minutes of February 12, 2024, Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the minutes of February 12, 2024, Executive Session. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the minutes of February 7, 2024 joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting minutes
To accept the minutes of February 7, 2024 joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the minutes of February 7, 2024 joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting minutes. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Discussion ensued about the request, Mr. Withington’s resignation that was received on February 7, 2024 and
Appoint Daniel Lane to the Board of Assessors for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Daniel Lane to the Board of Assessors for a term to end May, 2025
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaNo: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Daniel Lane to the Board of Assessors for a term to end May, 2025. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Espindola opposed.” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Ann Richard of Hedge Street addressed the Board and said her area was in phase two and is a wonderful
Appoint Miles Grant to the Livable Streets Committee for a term to end May, 2024
To appoint Miles Grant to the Livable Streets Committee for a term to end May, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to appoint Miles Grant to the Livable Streets Committee for a term to end May, 2024. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the Tour de Creme to be held on May 19, 2024 as outlined in the proposal, contingent on approval by Police, Fire and BPW and to be signed by the chair of the Select Board
To approve the Tour de Creme to be held on May 19, 2024 as outlined in the proposal, contingent on approval by Police, Fire and BPW and to be signed by the chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the Tour de Creme to be held on May 19, 2024 as outlined in the proposal, contingent on approval by Police, Fire and BPW and to be signed by the chair of the Select Board. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Approve the fee increases to the Mooring Fees and Waterways Fees as recommended by the Town
To approve the fee increases to the Mooring Fees and Waterways Fees as recommended by the Town
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to approve the fee increases to the Mooring Fees and Waterways Fees as recommended by the Town. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Include at the Town Election a ballot question: Shall the Town vote to have its elected Town Clerk become an appointed Town Clerk of the Town: Yes__ No __
To include at the Town Election a ballot question: Shall the Town vote to have its elected Town Clerk become an appointed Town Clerk of the Town: Yes__ No __
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to include at the Town Election a ballot question: Shall the Town vote to have its elected Town Clerk become an appointed Town Clerk of the Town: Yes__ No __. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Accept the 2023 Select Board/Town Administrator Annual Report with the replacement of Taunton River with New Bedford Harbor
To accept the 2023 Select Board/Town Administrator Annual Report with the replacement of Taunton River with New Bedford Harbor
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the 2023 Select Board/Town Administrator Annual Report with the replacement of Taunton River with New Bedford Harbor. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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