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September 23, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Stasia Powers, Charles Murphy Sr., Andrew B. Saunders, Keith Silvia, Andrew Romano
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Take item B1 out of order
To take item B1 out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to take item B1 out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
Chief Daniel Dorgan addressed the Board and introduced Officer Cooper Howell. Chief Dorgan recognized Officer
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007), to discuss pri
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007), to discuss privileged written legal advice regarding access to counsel protocols and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(7) to comply with or act under the authority of the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007), to discuss privileged written legal advice regarding access to counsel protocols and to return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Ratify the Executive Session
To ratify the Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to ratify the Executive Session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote, Mr. Romano in favor, Mr. Saunders in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy in favor and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Have Ms. Ellison identify and recommend a point person to form a committee for Fairhaven representation on the Bristol County Homelessness Continuum
To have Ms. Ellison identify and recommend a point person to form a committee for Fairhaven representation on the Bristol County Homelessness Continuum
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to have Ms. Ellison identify and recommend a point person to form a committee for Fairhaven representation on the Bristol County Homelessness Continuum. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Amanda Robinson to the Board of Assessors
To appoint Amanda Robinson to the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Amanda Robinson to the Board of Assessors. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appointment, Board of Assessors: Amanda Robinson
Take his portion of Board Member Items/Committee Liaison Reports out of order
To take his portion of Board Member Items/Committee Liaison Reports out of order
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to take his portion of Board Member Items/Committee Liaison Reports out of order. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Chief Daniel Dorgan addressed the Board and introduced Officer Cooper Howell. Chief Dorgan recognized Officer
Approve the September 9, 2024 Open Scssion minutes
To approve the September 9, 2024 Open Scssion minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the September 9, 2024 Open Scssion minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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Approve the appointment of Alyssa Botetho as Community Development Coordinator
To approve the appointment of Alyssa Botetho as Community Development Coordinator
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Saunders, SilviaAbstained: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Saunders motioned to approve the appointment of Alyssa Botetho as Community Development Coordinator. Mr. Murphy seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Mr. Romano abstained.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Murphy)
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