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April 1, 2024
50 recorded votes, 4 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
MINUTES
Accept the March 11, 2024 minutes
To accept the March 11, 2024 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to accept the March 11, 2024 minutes. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Open the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
To open the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to open the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Remove Article: FY24 General Fund Adjustments from the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
To remove Article: FY24 General Fund Adjustments from the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to remove Article: FY24 General Fund Adjustments from the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Add the language to Article 21 Flow Neutral Bylaw to the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
To add the language to Article 21 Flow Neutral Bylaw to the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to add the language to Article 21 Flow Neutral Bylaw to the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Close the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
To close the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to close the May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 1 Measurer of Wood and Bark
To recommend Adoption for Article 1 Measurer of Wood and Bark
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 1 Measurer of Wood and Bark. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 2 Town Report
To recommend Adoption for Article 2 Town Report
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 2 Town Report. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 3 Report of Committees
To recommend Adoption for Article 3 Report of Committees
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 3 Report of Committees. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 4 Bill of Prior Year
To recommend Adoption for Article 4 Bill of Prior Year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 4 Bill of Prior Year. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, General Government $3,160,518
To recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, General Government $3,160,518
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, General Government $3,160,518. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Safety $9,929,993
To recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Safety $9,929,993
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Safety $9,929,993. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, Fairhaven Public Schools $24,702,183
To Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, Fairhaven Public Schools $24,702,183
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, Fairhaven Public Schools $24,702,183. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, New Bedford Regional Technical High School $2,626,000
To Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, New Bedford Regional Technical High School $2,626,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, New Bedford Regional Technical High School $2,626,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, Bristol County Agricultural High School $310,100
To Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, Bristol County Agricultural High School $310,100
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Schools, Bristol County Agricultural High School $310,100. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Works $4,379,011
To recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Works $4,379,011
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Public Works $4,379,011. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Health and Environment $195,507
To recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Health and Environment $195,507
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Health and Environment $195,507. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Community Services $2,129,289
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Community Services $2,129,289
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Community Services $2,129,289. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792
To recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Non-Departmental $11,669,792. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Debt Service $11,669,792
To recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Debt Service $11,669,792
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5 Town Operating Budgets FY25, GF Operating Budgets, Debt Service $11,669,792. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0- 0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5B Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $3,198,586
To recommend Adoption for Article 5B Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $3,198,586
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5B Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $3,198,586. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5C Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $3,795,797
To recommend Adoption for Article 5C Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $3,795,797
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5C Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $3,795,797. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5D Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $215,473
To recommend Adoption for Article 5D Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $215,473
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5D Town Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $215,473. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 5E School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $144,054
To recommend Adoption for Article 5E School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $144,054
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 5E School Cable Enterprise Fund Operating Budget $144,054. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 6 General Fund Capital Plan Lines 1- 11 totaling $1,328,206
To recommend Adoption for Article 6 General Fund Capital Plan Lines 1- 11 totaling $1,328,206
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 6 General Fund Capital Plan Lines 1- 11 totaling $1,328,206. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 7A Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $50,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 7A Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $50,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 7A Water Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $50,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 7B Borrowing Authorization-Water Tower Maintenance $1,000,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 7B Borrowing Authorization-Water Tower Maintenance $1,000,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 7B Borrowing Authorization-Water Tower Maintenance $1,000,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 8A Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $825,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 8A Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $825,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 8A Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Plan $825,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 8B Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund $2,328,760.07
To recommend Adoption for Article 8B Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund $2,328,760.07
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 8B Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund $2,328,760.07. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 8D Sewer Enterprise Fund $280,364.48
To recommend Adoption for Article 8D Sewer Enterprise Fund $280,364.48
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 8D Sewer Enterprise Fund $280,364.48. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 9A. Funding of Articles — Lines 2-19 totaling $937,981 from Free Cash and Line 1 totaling $50,000 from Ambulance Reserve Fund
To recommend Adoption for Article 9A. Funding of Articles — Lines 2-19 totaling $937,981 from Free Cash and Line 1 totaling $50,000 from Ambulance Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 9A. Funding of Articles — Lines 2-19 totaling $937,981 from Free Cash and Line 1 totaling $50,000 from Ambulance Reserve Fund. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 9B. Increase and Fund COLA Base for Retirees $89,000
To recommend Adoption for Article 9B. Increase and Fund COLA Base for Retirees $89,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 9B. Increase and Fund COLA Base for Retirees $89,000. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 10 State Aid to Highways
To recommend Adoption for Article 10 State Aid to Highways
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 10 State Aid to Highways. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption with provisions that would be provided between now and Town Meeting in the article that would ensure that the Town does not move forward without a financially sustainable model demonstrated to the Sele
To recommend Adoption with provisions that would be provided between now and Town Meeting in the article that would ensure that the Town does not move forward without a financially sustainable model demonstrated to the Select Board for Article 11A. Borrowing Authorization — Fiber Optic Program
Yes: Espindola, Murphy, PowersNo: Correy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption with provisions that would be provided between now and Town Meeting in the article that would ensure that the Town does not move forward without a financially sustainable model demonstrated to the Select Board for Article 11A. Borrowing Authorization — Fiber Optic Program. Ms. Powers seconded, The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Silvia and Mr. Correy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption pending answers to the prior motion (to recommend Adoption with provisions that would be provided between now and Town Meeting in the article that would ensure that the Town does not move forward witho
To recommend Adoption pending answers to the prior motion (to recommend Adoption with provisions that would be provided between now and Town Meeting in the article that would ensure that the Town does not move forward without a financially sustainable model demonstrated to the Select Board) for Article 11B. Establish a Municipal Fiber Enterprise Fund
Yes: Espindola, Murphy, PowersNo: Correy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption pending answers to the prior motion (to recommend Adoption with provisions that would be provided between now and Town Meeting in the article that would ensure that the Town does not move forward without a financially sustainable model demonstrated to the Select Board) for Article 11B. Establish a Municipal Fiber Enterprise Fund. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Silvia and Mr. Correy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12 FY25 Community Preservation Committee Appropriations
To recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12 FY25 Community Preservation Committee Appropriations
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend At Town Meeting for Article 12 FY25 Community Preservation Committee Appropriations. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 13 Revolving Funds
To recommend Adoption for Article 13 Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 13 Revolving Funds. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 14 Special Revenue Fund: Opioid Abatement Funds
To recommend Adoption for Article 14 Special Revenue Fund: Opioid Abatement Funds
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 14 Special Revenue Fund: Opioid Abatement Funds. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 15 Amend Article 11A, May 6, 2023 Line 4 Description
To recommend Adoption for Article 15 Amend Article 11A, May 6, 2023 Line 4 Description
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 15 Amend Article 11A, May 6, 2023 Line 4 Description. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 16 Assessment of New Construction
To recommend Adoption for Article 16 Assessment of New Construction
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 16 Assessment of New Construction. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 17 Amend Bylaws Chapter 119 (Fire Fees)
To recommend Adoption for Article 17 Amend Bylaws Chapter 119 (Fire Fees)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 17 Amend Bylaws Chapter 119 (Fire Fees). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 18 Amend Bylaws 87, 206 and 405 (Animal Control)
To recommend Adoption for Article 18 Amend Bylaws 87, 206 and 405 (Animal Control)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 18 Amend Bylaws 87, 206 and 405 (Animal Control). Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 19 Amend Bylaws Stormwater Management
To recommend Adoption for Article 19 Amend Bylaws Stormwater Management
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 19 Amend Bylaws Stormwater Management. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed. unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning
To recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning
Yes: Espindola, PowersNo: Correy, Murphy, Silvia
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield to Petitioner for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion failed (2-3-0) Mr. Silvia, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Correy opposed.” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning
Recommend Adoption for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning
To recommend Adoption for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning
Yes: Correy, Murphy, SilviaNo: Espindola, Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 20 Amend Bylaws Zoning. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (3-2-0) Mr. Espindola and Ms. Powers opposed.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
MINUTES
Recommend Adoption for Article 21 Bylaw Flow Neutral
To recommend Adoption for Article 21 Bylaw Flow Neutral
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 21 Bylaw Flow Neutral. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 22A Amend Bylaws Chapter 76 Tree Warden
To recommend Adoption for Article 22A Amend Bylaws Chapter 76 Tree Warden
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 22A Amend Bylaws Chapter 76 Tree Warden. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Adoption for Article 22B New Bylaw Chapter 88 Public Shade Tree
To recommend Adoption for Article 22B New Bylaw Chapter 88 Public Shade Tree
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Adoption for Article 22B New Bylaw Chapter 88 Public Shade Tree. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 23 Citizens Petition-Street Light
To recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 23 Citizens Petition-Street Light
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 23 Citizens Petition-Street Light. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 24 Citizens Petition- Legislation for a Restaurant/All Alcohol License
To recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 24 Citizens Petition- Legislation for a Restaurant/All Alcohol License
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 24 Citizens Petition- Legislation for a Restaurant/All Alcohol License. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
Recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 25 Citizens Petition-Revoke Article 22 § 5
To recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 25 Citizens Petition-Revoke Article 22 § 5
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Espindola motioned to recommend Yield To Petitioner for Article 25 Citizens Petition-Revoke Article 22 § 5. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Espindola, second: Powers)
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