April 20, 2021

“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve application from Monomoy Regional High School Visual and Performing Arts Department for Senior Arts Night - Art Walk and Concert. Date: May 13, 2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Rain Date Thursday, May 20, 2021) per stipulations and guidelines as stated in the packet. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to execute a lease agreement for , Cranberry Valley Golf Course Restaurant to be operated by, Ronald S. : Leidner D/B/A Hot Stove, Inc. and expire on December 31, 2021, in the amount of $9,900. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to affirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Jonathan D. Idman as Director of Planning and Community Development. Seconded by Mr. Howell. . Mr. McManus said that he is very happy to vote in favor of this appointment. He said that he has known Mr. Idman, and he has always been well-prepared and he thinks he will serve the Town well. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to approve the 2021 Long Pond Bass Tournaments. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Ballantine said that he received an email, which asked them to remind people that this is also a great site for boating and fishing; and asked that everyone is careful and mindful of the safety of other boaters on the pond. Mr. Eric Beebe, Director, Recreation Department, said that they authorize all of the Long Pond fishing tournaments, and they monitor them, along with the Harbor Master's office. He said that they will send out a notice to remind people to be safe. Mr. McManus said that it would be good to send Mr. Beebe a copy of the letter which they had received, so that he can forward that along. Mr. Ballantine said that he will forward it to Mr. Beebe. Mr. Howell said that the email expressed particular concern on the speed regulations, and if he votes for this, it will be dependent on following the concerns in the email. Mr. Beebe said that he will send out the reminder, and letter, to all of the ; tournaments that have been booked. . Mr. MacAskill said that this is not anything new, and the tournaments have been coexisting for a long time, so they may just have some new people involved. Mr. Rendon said that they try and provide some presence, and they will continue to do so. Mr. McManus asked how long the rowing club has been there? Mr. Beebe said it has been at least 5 years. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they approve the vote to declare approximately 10,000 cubic yards of dredged material from Allen Harbor and Saquatucket Harbor entrance channels as surplus and available for sale in accordance with MGL Chapter 30B. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. MacAskill said for discussion, he would like to add to what Mr. Howell said. He said that they should have this come back after Town Meeting, and have a conversation or public hearing about this. He said that he does hear what Mr. Gunderson said, but they need to spend more time on this. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to authorize the Chairman to sign Mass Cultural Council Contract for transferring FY21 local Cultural Council funds from the Mass Cultural Council to the local Cultural Council account. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that vote to approve the 2021 Seasonal All Alcohol : License Renewal for the Hot Stove Inc. DBA Hot Stove at Cranberry Valley, 183 Oak Street, with any and all other conditions associated. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: McManus)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that vote to approve the 2021 Seasonal Common : Victualler License Renewals for the Hot Stove Inc. DBA Hot Stove at ) Cranberry Valley, 183 Oak Street and the Belmont Condominium Trust DBA Belmont Beach Club, 1 Belmont Road, with any and all other conditions associated. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - . Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to approve the 2021 Seasonal Entertainment License Renewals for the Belmont Condominium Trust DBA Belmont Beach Club, 1 Belmont Road - Friday & Saturday 5PM - 10PM Inside and Outside - Recorded or Live Music with amplification and dancing, the Wychmere Functions LP DBA Wychmere Beach Club, 23 Snow Inn Road ~ Monday through Saturday 11AM - 1AM Inside, 11AM - 10PM Outside and Sunday 11AM - 1AM Inside and 11AM - 10PM Outside and the Grand Slam Entertainment, 322 Main Street - Batters Boxes, Video Games, Bumper Cars, radio playing through speakers - Weekdays 9AM - 10PM and Sundays 9AM - 10PM, with any previous restrictions put on them. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. Howell said that he would like to make a motion that Mr. MacAskill be the liaison, for the Board of Selectmen, in all matters pertaining to this; including, obtaining new council from KP Law relating to this, and to do a further investigation of how this came about and how to remediate this. He said that he totally endorses this, and that Mr. MacAskill be appointed. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill, for discussion. Mr. McManus said that he also would like to thank Mr. MacAskill for jumping on this, and the research that he has done. He said that if this is going to be an investigation of the Board, the investigative team should include two members of the Board, going forward. Mr. Ballantine said for his comfort level, he does want to make sure that, as the Board, they are allowing the town staff to do their job. Mr. MacAskill said he understands that, and he will work with the appropriate departments, and the Town Administrator, and report back to this Board. However, he said, the buck needs to stop with the Board of Selectmen. He said that this went sideways, and was missed by the Board of Selectmen. He said that this one is open and wrong enough, that no decision should be made out there, to do anything else, without the Board's approval. Mr. McManus agrees with Mr. MacAskill on this issue. He said that actions were taken that have led to this, done wrongly, and done on their behalf. They need to find out how that happened and take action so that it does not happen again. Mr. McManus also agrees that the team should be two people. He said he would like to be a part of it, but he may not still be in office. He thinks that if Mr. Howell is willing to do it, that would be ok with him. He does think that the team should be two people. He would like to be a part of it, but not sure he will still be in office. If Mr. Howell is willing to do it, that would be ok with him. Ms. Eldredge said that as it stands right now, there is a cease and desist, based on the Charter, of our own code, in order to alter a public way. She thinks that Mr. Hooper would need to be brought into the loop, and if any permits or licenses are requested, he would know not to approve anything. She also thinks that a history outlining how this happened will be important and she will help in any way she can. Mr. Ballantine asked if Mr. Howell would revise his motion. Mr. Howell said he would like to hear from Mr. MacAskill first, that it is ok with him. Mr. MacAskill said yes, and he would think that the first step would be for the two of them to meet with the Town Administrator. He said that the Town Administrator should launch an investigation, and then come back to them with a report of what has already happened, and how that happened. Mr. Howell revised his motion to include Mr. MacAskill and himself, as a team, to delve into this. Seconded by Mr. McManus. Mr. Ballantine said that it would be good to get an outline from Mr. MacAskill and be sure that the foundation is laid down. Mr. MacAskill said that Mr. Powers is very well aware of this. Board of Selectmen , Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Howell - . Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to correct scrivener's error on the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant to add words "and wastewater". Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell said this is exactly what he was saying earlier, there was just so - . much coming down, and they were doing so much late in the process that would have been resolved, if they had a bigger timeline heading into this. So, at this point it is their problem, and they need to solve it. Mr. McManus said it would be helpful to have articles coming in prior to the first of the year, instead of after the due date, in February. 2 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to execute Change Order #2 with Bowditch Excavating, Inc. for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course Clubhouse Entrance Landscape Improvement Project for $16,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote for the Board of Selectmen to execute the contract with Commercial Electrical Solutions, Inc. for the Cranberry Valley Golf Course Cart Barn Electric Charger Grid Installation Project for $34,200.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved that they vote for the Board of Selectmen to execute contract with Robert B. Our Company Inc. for the Whitehouse Field Lighting Installation Project for $84,380.00. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Roll Call Vote: Mr. MacAskill - Aye, Mr. Howell - Aye, Mr. McManus - Aye, Mr. Ballantine - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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