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November 25, 2024
12 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) To discuss complaints or charges against an employee (Name withheld) and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 17(a)(7) “to comply with, or act under the authority of, an
To enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) To discuss complaints or charges against an employee (Name withheld) and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 17(a)(7) “to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law,” review executive session minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 22(f), (g) (February 26, 2024, March 11, 2024, April 8, 2024, April 22, 2024, May 8, 2024, May 13, 2024, June 10, 2024, July 30, 2024, August 19, 2024, September 23, 2024, September 30, 2024, October 15, 2024 and October 28, 2024 in response to request from Bob Espindola) and to return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) To discuss complaints or charges against an employee (Name withheld) and Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 17(a)(7) “to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law,” review executive session minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 22(f), (g) (February 26, 2024, March 11, 2024, April 8, 2024, April 22, 2024, May 8, 2024, May 13, 2024, June 10, 2024, July 30, 2024, August 19, 2024, September 23, 2024, September 30, 2024, October 15, 2024 and October 28, 2024 in response to request from Bob Espindola) and to return to Open Session. 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)
Accept the October 28, 2024 Executive Session minutes
To accept the October 28, 2024 Executive Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the October 28, 2024 Executive Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 12, 2024 Open Session minutes
To accept the November 12, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 12, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 12, 2024 Executive Session minutes
To accept the November 12, 2024 Executive Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 12, 2024 Executive Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 19, 2024 Open Session minutes
To accept the November 19, 2024 Open Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 19, 2024 Open Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes
To accept the November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 19, 2024 Executive Session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Special One-Day All Liquor License for Olde-Tyme Holiday on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. and waive the seventy-five-dollar fee if it applies
To approve the Special One-Day All Liquor License for Olde-Tyme Holiday on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. and waive the seventy-five-dollar fee if it applies
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Special One-Day All Liquor License for Olde-Tyme Holiday on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. and waive the seventy-five-dollar fee if it applies. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Set the date and cal! for the next Annual Town Election to be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 for the following positions and term lengths: One Select Board Member - 3-year term, Two School Committee Members - 3-year term,
To set the date and cal! for the next Annual Town Election to be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 for the following positions and term lengths: One Select Board Member - 3-year term, Two School Committee Members - 3-year term, One Board of Health Member - 3-year term, One Board of Public Works Member- 3-year term, Two Planning Board Members - 3-year term, One Housing Authority Member - 5-year term, One Town Clerk- 3-year term, One Commissioner of Trust Funds Member- 3-year term, Precinct One - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined,* Precinct Two - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined,* Precinct Three -Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined,* Precinct Four - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined,* Precinet Five - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined* and Precinct Six - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined* "Yn accordance with Section 2 of Chapter 285 of the Acts of 1930 and amendments thereto establishing in the Town of Fairhaven Representative Town Government by Limited Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to set the date and cal! for the next Annual Town Election to be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 for the following positions and term lengths: One Select Board Member - 3-year term, Two School Committee Members - 3-year term, One Board of Health Member - 3-year term, One Board of Public Works Member- 3-year term, Two Planning Board Members - 3-year term, One Housing Authority Member - … be determined,* Precinet Five - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined* and Precinct Six - Town Meeting Members - Number of open seats to be determined* "Yn accordance with Section 2 of Chapter 285 of the Acts of 1930 and amendments thereto establishing in the Town of Fairhaven Representative Town Government by Limited Town Meeting. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed. unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Ms, Carreiro requested the Board vote for a second signature on the warrants and recommended Mr. Murphy who
Ms, Carreiro requested the Board vote for a second signature on the warrants and recommended Mr. Murphy who
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr, Romano motioned for Charles Murphy to act as a signer. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION – EXECUTIVE SESSION
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned for Andrew B. Saunders to represent the Select Board in a Labor Counsel search with Ms. Carreiro. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the revision to Select Board protoco] nine
To accept the revision to Select Board protoco] nine
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the revision to Select Board protoco] nine. Mr. Saunders seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Ms. Powers recapped previous discussion and that, for the record, she would have voted in favor of moving
Dissolve the Broadband Study Committee
To dissolve the Broadband Study Committee
Yes: Murphy, Powers, Saunders, SilviaNo: Romano
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to dissolve the Broadband Study Committee. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-1-0) Mr. Romano opposed.” (Motion: Saunders, second: Silvia)
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