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April 8, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SELECT BOARD REORGANIZATION
Appoint Stasia Powers as Chair of the Select Board for this election year
To appoint Stasia Powers as Chair of the Select Board for this election year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to appoint Stasia Powers as Chair of the Select Board for this election year. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Murphy)
Appoint Charles Murphy Sr. as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for this election year
To appoint Charles Murphy Sr. as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for this election year
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Charles Murphy Sr. as Vice-Chair of the Select Board for this election year. Ms. Powers seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Powers)
Appoint Andrew Saunders as Clerk of the Select Board for this election year
To appoint Andrew Saunders as Clerk of the Select Board for this election year
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Powers motioned to appoint Andrew Saunders as Clerk of the Select Board for this election year. Mr. Romano seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Romano)
Take Action Item D1 out of order
To take Action Item D1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take Action Item D1 out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Recognize Ella Andersen, Layla Smith, Samuel Logan, Harrison Camara, Aemon Martino, Daisy Bauman, Hazel Fidalgo, Leana Gardner and Tara Martino as Junior Deputy Tree Wardens and thank them for their work with the Fairhav
To recognize Ella Andersen, Layla Smith, Samuel Logan, Harrison Camara, Aemon Martino, Daisy Bauman, Hazel Fidalgo, Leana Gardner and Tara Martino as Junior Deputy Tree Wardens and thank them for their work with the Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recognize Ella Andersen, Layla Smith, Samuel Logan, Harrison Camara, Aemon Martino, Daisy Bauman, Hazel Fidalgo, Leana Gardner and Tara Martino as Junior Deputy Tree Wardens and thank them for their work with the Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Accept the March 25, 2024 minutes
To accept the March 25, 2024 minutes
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Romano, SilviaAbstained: Saunders
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the March 25, 2024 minutes. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Saunders abstained.” (Motion: Romano, second: Silvia)
Take Item I Executive Session out of order
To take Item I Executive Session out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take Item I Executive Session out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 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 po
To enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 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 (Civil Service / Collective Bargaining Agreement and 97 Farmfield Street) and to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 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 (Civil Service / Collective Bargaining Agreement and 97 Farmfield Street) and to return to Open Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote. Mr. Romano in favor, Mr. Saunders in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor and Ms. Powers in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Take Action Item D2 out of order
To take Action Item D2 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to take Action Item D2 out of order. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Jane Bettencourt to the Board of Assessors for a term to end May, 2025
To appoint Jane Bettencourt to the Board of Assessors for a term to end May, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Jane Bettencourt to the Board of Assessors for a term to end May, 2025. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Adopt and approve the change from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medex Plan to the PPO Freedom Plan as described by HR
To adopt and approve the change from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medex Plan to the PPO Freedom Plan as described by HR
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt and approve the change from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medex Plan to the PPO Freedom Plan as described by HR. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Adopt and adhere to the meeting protocols with the discussed amendments
To adopt and adhere to the meeting protocols with the discussed amendments
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to adopt and adhere to the meeting protocols with the discussed amendments. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Recommend Adoption of Article 5B: Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $3,248,586
To recommend Adoption of Article 5B: Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $3,248,586
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption of Article 5B: Water Enterprise Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $3,248,586. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Recommend Adoption of Article 5C: Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $3,945,797
To recommend Adoption of Article 5C: Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $3,945,797
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption of Article 5C: Sewer Enterprise Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $3,945,797. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Recommend Adoption of Article 8A: Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Budget
To recommend Adoption of Article 8A: Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Budget
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Adoption of Article 8A: Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Budget. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Recommend Pass Over of Article 11: Municipal Fiber Optic Program
To recommend Pass Over of Article 11: Municipal Fiber Optic Program
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to recommend Pass Over of Article 11: Municipal Fiber Optic Program. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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