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January 8, 2019
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Christopher P. Mitchell, Mark S. Elfman, Leah Gibson, James J. DeVellis, David S. Feldman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session to reconvene in open session on or about 7:30 pm for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to threatened litigation of which members of the Child...
Motion to enter Executive Session to reconvene in open session on or about 7:30 pm for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to threatened litigation of which members of the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee have been informed and to reenter open session
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session to reconvene in open session on or about 7:30 pm for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to threatened litigation of which members of the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Committee have been informed and to reenter open session made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Roll Call – L. Gibson – Yes; J. DeVellis – Yes; C. Mitchell – Yes; M. Elfman – Yes; D. Feldman - Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Close executive session at 7:24 p.m. and enter open session at 7:30 p.m
Motion close executive session at 7:24 p.m. and enter open session at 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion close executive session at 7:24 p.m. and enter open session at 7:30 p.m. made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Roll Call – L. Gibson – Yes; J. DeVellis – Yes; C. Mitchell – Yes; M. Elfman – Yes; D. Feldman - Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Deny commercial parking license due to the fact that the application does not apply with the requirements outlined in the BOS commercial parking policy that cannot be waived
Motion to deny commercial parking license due to the fact that the application does not apply with the requirements outlined in the BOS commercial parking policy that cannot be waived
From the minutes
“Motion to deny commercial parking license due to the fact that the application does not apply with the requirements outlined in the BOS commercial parking policy that cannot be waived made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: L. Gibson said it is clear a lot of work went into this and she hopes call can come to a resolution that is safe for everyone. Final Result: Motion to Deny Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve: Officer Charles Gallagher - Approval of $3,420.00 for Tuition Reimbursement
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve: Officer Scott Dion - Approval of $1,644.00 for Tuition Reimbursement
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve: Officer Kenneth Fitzgerald - Approval of $1,644.00 for Tuition Reimbursement
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve: Saga Steakhouse - Approval of early liquor license extension request of 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019 and potential additional playoff games
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve: Fred Smerlas/All Pro Tailgates d/b/a First & Goal - Approval of (2) 1-day All Alcohol Licenses for January 13, 2019 and January 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve: Library - Acceptance of Gift Donation of $300.00 to the Boyden Library from the Foxboro Lions Club for museum passes
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve 11/13/18 minutes
Motion to approve 11/13/18 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 11/13/18 minutes made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve 11/27/18 minutes
Motion to approve 11/27/18 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 11/27/18 minutes made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve 12/11/18 minutes
Motion to approve 12/11/18 minutes
Yes: DeVellis, Elfman, Feldman, MitchellAbstained: Gibson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 12/11/18 minutes made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman Discussion: L. Gibson abstained as she was not in attendance at the 12/11/18 meeting Final Resolution: Motion carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Approve 12/18/18 minutes
Motion to approve 12/18/18 minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve 12/18/18 minutes made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Enter Executive Session at 9:04pm not to reconvene in open session to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel - Fire Chief Contract
Motion to enter Executive Session at 9:04pm not to reconvene in open session to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel - Fire Chief Contract
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session at 9:04pm not to reconvene in open session to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel - Fire Chief Contract made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Roll Call – L. Gibson – Yes; J. DeVellis – Yes; C. Mitchell – Yes; M. Elfman – Yes; D. Feldman - Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
Adjourn at 9:21pm and close executive session
Motion to adjourn at 9:21pm and close executive session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:21pm and close executive session made by L. Gibson, motion made second by M. Elfman No further discussion Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Roll Call – L. Gibson – Yes; J. DeVellis – Yes; C. Mitchell – Yes; M. Elfman – Yes; D. Feldman - Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Elfman)
From the Foxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and its Diligent meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: WJAR NBC 10 (Bill Yukna), The Foxboro Reporter, photo by Mark Stockwell (Amy LaBrache), The Sun Chronicle (Mark Elfman), and stills from Foxboro Cable Access videos: “Around Foxborough #44 – Stephanie McGowan for the Foxborough Board of Selectmen” (2020) and the Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night, April 11, 2024 (Deb Giardino).
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