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December 16, 2024
24 recorded votes, 0 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
Appointment: Conservation Commission: Brandon Estrella
Appoint Brandon Estrella to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027
To appoint Brandon Estrella to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Brandon Estrella to the Conservation Commission for a term through May, 2027. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Appoint Martha Reed as Acting ADA Coordinator
To appoint Martha Reed as Acting ADA Coordinator
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to appoint Martha Reed as Acting ADA Coordinator. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 25, 2024 open session minutes
To accept the November 25, 2024 open session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 25, 2024 open session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the November 25, 2024 executive session minutes
To accept the November 25, 2024 executive session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the November 25, 2024 executive session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the December 2, 2024 open session minutes
To accept the December 2, 2024 open session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the December 2, 2024 open session minutes. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Attorney James Marsh addressed the Board and distributed a packet (Attachment C). Discussion ensued about the
Accept the offer of donation by the estate of Sidney Feldman for the parcel of land identified as 27-334 for the sum of one dollar on the provision that the seller prepare the deed, the seller prepare a title search, the
To accept the offer of donation by the estate of Sidney Feldman for the parcel of land identified as 27-334 for the sum of one dollar on the provision that the seller prepare the deed, the seller prepare a title search, the seller provide the Town with a plot plan and the payment of the back-property taxes
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to accept the offer of donation by the estate of Sidney Feldman for the parcel of land identified as 27-334 for the sum of one dollar on the provision that the seller prepare the deed, the seller prepare a title search, the seller provide the Town with a plot plan and the payment of the back-property taxes. Mr. Romano seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Romano)
Appointment: Conservation Commission: Brandon Estrella
Reactivate the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
To reactivate the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to reactivate the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Attorney James Marsh addressed the Board and distributed a packet (Attachment C). Discussion ensued about the
Appoint Andrew Romano as the Select Board Liaison to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
To appoint Andrew Romano as the Select Board Liaison to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Saunders motioned to appoint Andrew Romano as the Select Board Liaison to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee. Ms. Powers seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Saunders, second: Powers)
Appointment: Conservation Commission: Brandon Estrella
Authorize Anne Carreiro to sign Notice of Intent paperwork for Town- owned land at the Seaport Inn
To authorize Anne Carreiro to sign Notice of Intent paperwork for Town- owned land at the Seaport Inn
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to authorize Anne Carreiro to sign Notice of Intent paperwork for Town- owned land at the Seaport Inn. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by John Walker pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about an affiliation and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with a former C
To acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by John Walker pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about an affiliation and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with a former Cultural Council member and upcoming votes on FY25 Artist Index Grants
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by John Walker pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about an affiliation and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with a former Cultural Council member and upcoming votes on FY25 Artist Index Grants. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Beth Ann Gallagher pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about an affiliation and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with a f
To acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Beth Ann Gallagher pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about an affiliation and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with a former Cultural Council member and upcoming votes on FY25 Artist Index Grants
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Beth Ann Gallagher pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about an affiliation and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with a former Cultural Council member and upcoming votes on FY25 Artist Index Grants. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Direct that the Select Board, as the joint appointing official along with the Town Administrator for the Fire Chief, confirm as required by G.L. c. 268A, s. 19 that we have reviewed the particular matter and the financia
To direct that the Select Board, as the joint appointing official along with the Town Administrator for the Fire Chief, confirm as required by G.L. c. 268A, s. 19 that we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Fire Chief Todd Correia in a conflict of interest disclosure form regarding his supervision of his brother as Lieutenant (currently Acting Captain) and further that we determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town of Fairhaven may expect from the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned that the Select Board, as the joint appointing official along with the Town Administrator for the Fire Chief, confirm as required by G.L. c. 268A, s. 19 that we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Fire Chief Todd Correia in a conflict of interest disclosure form regarding his supervision of his brother as Lieutenant (currently Acting Captain) and further that we determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town of Fairhaven may expect from the Fire Chief. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
To direct that the Select Board, as the joint appointing official along with the Town Administrator for the Fire Chief, confirm as required by G.L. c. 268A, s. 19 that we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Fire Chief Todd Correia in a conflict of interest disclosure form regarding his participation in contract negotiations that affect the financial interests of his brother, and further that we determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town of Fairhaven may expect from the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned that the Select Board, as the joint appointing official along with the Town Administrator for the Fire Chief, confirm as required by G.L. c. 268A, s. 19 that we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified by Fire Chief Todd Correia in a conflict of interest disclosure form regarding his participation in contract negotiations that affect the financial interests of his brother, and further that we determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town of Fairhaven may expect from the Fire Chief. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Fire Chief Todd Correia pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about his relationship and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest w
To acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Fire Chief Todd Correia pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about his relationship and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with his nephew, a member of the Fire Department, in regards to oversight of employees in his role as the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Fire Chief Todd Correia pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about his relationship and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with his nephew, a member of the Fire Department, in regards to oversight of employees in his role as the Fire Chief. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
To acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Fire Chief Todd Correia pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about his relationship and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with his brother-in-law, an on-call firefighter of the Fire Department with the rank of lieutenant, in regards to oversight of employees in his role as the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to acknowledge receipt of a disclosure filed by Fire Chief Todd Correia pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, s. 23(b)(3) regarding disclosure of the facts about his relationship and to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest with his brother-in-law, an on-call firefighter of the Fire Department with the rank of lieutenant, in regards to oversight of employees in his role as the Fire Chief. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Accept the recommendation of Mead, Talerman and Costa as Interim Labor Counsel
To accept the recommendation of Mead, Talerman and Costa as Interim Labor Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to accept the recommendation of Mead, Talerman and Costa as Interim Labor Counsel. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Liquor Licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-38 (Attachment E, Liquor Licenses)
To approve the Liquor Licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-38 (Attachment E, Liquor Licenses)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Liquor Licenses and permit renewals contingent on inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-38 (Attachment E, Liquor Licenses). Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the following liquor/pouring license and permit renewal contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for Meadows LLC/Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, MA
To approve the following liquor/pouring license and permit renewal contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for Meadows LLC/Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, MA
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the following liquor/pouring license and permit renewal contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for Meadows LLC/Nasketucket Bay Vineyard, 237 New Boston Road, Fairhaven, MA. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the following car dealer licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-10 (Attachment E, Car Dealer Licenses)
To approve the following car dealer licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-10 (Attachment E, Car Dealer Licenses)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the following car dealer licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-10 (Attachment E, Car Dealer Licenses). Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the following repair licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-9 and 11-19 (Attachment E, Repair Licenses)
To approve the following repair licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-9 and 11-19 (Attachment E, Repair Licenses)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the following repair licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-9 and 11-19 (Attachment E, Repair Licenses). Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders in favor with the exception of number 7 due to conflict of interest purposes, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously for numbers 1-6, 8-9 and 11-19 (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the following common victauller licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-33 (Attachment E, Common Victauller Licenses)
To approve the following common victauller licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-33 (Attachment E, Common Victauller Licenses)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the following common victauller licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for the businesses listed as numbers 1-33 (Attachment E, Common Victauller Licenses). Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the Lodging House Licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven and Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street, Fairh
To approve the Lodging House Licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven and Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street, Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the Lodging House Licenses and permit renewals contingent on Inspections and taxes paid for Kopper Kettle Guest House, 41 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven and Delano Homestead Bed & Breakfast, 39 Walnut Street, Fairhaven. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Approve the private livery License for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven
To approve the private livery License for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to approve the private livery License for Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
Enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiati
To enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: Todd Correia, Daniel Dorgan, and not return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Romano motioned to enter into executive session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2) “[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel”: Todd Correia, Daniel Dorgan, and not return to open session. Mr. Saunders seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Powers, Mr. Romano, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Silvia in favor. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0).” (Motion: Romano, second: Saunders)
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