MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
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Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell, Wesley Blauss, James Hickey, Matthew Dyer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Postpone the Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting until July 20
To postpone the Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting until July 20
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to postpone the Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting until July 20. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Place the Proposition 2 ½ override question on the Annual Town Meeting warrant and ballot
To place the Proposition 2 ½ override question on the Annual Town Meeting warrant and ballot
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by, Mr. Mitchell, to place the Proposition 2 ½ override question on the Annual Town Meeting warrant and ballot. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
That the fee for a wedding/reception reservation at the Camp Kiwanee lodge in August be reduced to $1,500 due to the event change to "wedding only," with it being contingent upon adherence to...
That the fee for a wedding/reception reservation at the Camp Kiwanee lodge in August be reduced to $1,500 due to the event change to "wedding only," with it being contingent upon adherence to COVID-19 guidelines in place at that time and the lodge being open
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, that the fee for a wedding/reception reservation at the Camp Kiwanee lodge in August be reduced to $1,500 due to the event change to "wedding only," with it being contingent upon adherence to COVID-19 guidelines in place at that time and the lodge being open. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Allow Camp Kiwanee staff, under the oversight of the director, to return to the camp in order to perform maintenance and cleanup work in preparation for public admittance
To allow Camp Kiwanee staff, under the oversight of the director, to return to the camp in order to perform maintenance and cleanup work in preparation for public admittance
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to allow Camp Kiwanee staff, under the oversight of the director, to return to the camp in order to perform maintenance and cleanup work in preparation for public admittance. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Allow Bedford Research Foundation to conduct a COVID-19 voluntary testing event on May 22 on the grounds of the Maquan School. The motion is contingent upon Fire Chief Thompson's notification and...
To allow Bedford Research Foundation to conduct a COVID-19 voluntary testing event on May 22 on the grounds of the Maquan School. The motion is contingent upon Fire Chief Thompson's notification and approval of the event. This motion also represents an open-end approval by the BOS for BRF to conduct additional future COVID-19 testing events
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to allow Bedford Research Foundation to conduct a COVID-19 voluntary testing event on May 22 on the grounds of the Maquan School. The motion is contingent upon Fire Chief Thompson's notification and approval of the event. This motion also represents an open-end approval by the BOS for BRF to conduct additional future COVID-19 testing events. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Allow the Town Administrator to approve Chapter 44, Section 33B-related transfers on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
To allow the Town Administrator to approve Chapter 44, Section 33B-related transfers on behalf of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to allow the Town Administrator to approve Chapter 44, Section 33B-related transfers on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Extend the Town Administrator's authorization to sign warrants until June 30
To extend the Town Administrator's authorization to sign warrants until June 30
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to extend the Town Administrator's authorization to sign warrants until June 30. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Nominate Elder Affairs Director Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elder Services Board
To nominate Elder Affairs Director Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elder Services Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to nominate Elder Affairs Director Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elder Services Board. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Reaffirm the Town's waive of the right of first refusal for 902 Main Street, Unit 39
To reaffirm the Town's waive of the right of first refusal for 902 Main Street, Unit 39
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to reaffirm the Town's waive of the right of first refusal for 902 Main Street, Unit 39. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION at 8:35 p.m. by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to adjourn. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
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