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December 8, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Mary Power, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated November 7, 2020
To approve the minutes dated November 7, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 7, 2020.Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated November 12, 2020
To approve the minutes dated November 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 12, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated November 17, 2020
To approve the minutes dated November 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 17, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters, Local 25 (Public Works Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
To sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters, Local 25 (Public Works Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters, Local 25 (Public Works Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 660 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Burr Road
To approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 660 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Burr Road. The gas main will originate at the intersection with Burr Street connecting into the existing 2‐inch gas main and continue westerly in Burr Road to westerly terminus at approximately #24 Burr Road and easterly in Burr Road to easterly terminus at approximately #52 Burr Road. This gas main will replace an existing 2‐inch bare steel main that is approximately 93 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated November 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of National Grid to install and maintain approximately 660 feet of 2‐inch gas main in Burr Road. The gas main will originate at the intersection with Burr Street connecting into the existing 2‐inch gas main and continue westerly in Burr Road to westerly terminus at approximately #24 Burr Road and easterly in Burr Road to easterly terminus at approximately #52 Burr Road. This gas main will replace an existing 2‐inch bare steel main that is approximately 93 years old. This approval is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works as outlined in the letter dated November 30, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
That, as authorized by the 2020 Special Town Meeting on November 21, 2020, and subject to satisfaction by the Seller of the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated June 25,...
That, as authorized by the 2020 Special Town Meeting on November 21, 2020, and subject to satisfaction by the Seller of the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated June 25, 2020, between the Town and 291 Mystic, LLC, the Board accept a deed to the property located at 335 Lincoln Street, authorize the payment of the Purchase Price and all closing costs required in connection therewith, and to authorize the Chair of the Board to execute all documents and to take all actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purchase of the property.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that, as authorized by the 2020 Special Town Meeting on November 21, 2020, and subject to satisfaction by the Seller of the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated June 25, 2020, between the Town and 291 Mystic, LLC, the Board accept a deed to the property located at 335 Lincoln Street, authorize the payment of the Purchase Price and all closing costs required in connection therewith, and to authorize the Chair of the Board to execute all documents and to take all actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purchase of the property. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Jonathan Kirk to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Jonathan Kirk to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint Jonathan Kirk to the Cultural Council to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Renew the Class I Sellers Agent licenses as presented in the vote list
To renew the Class I Sellers Agent licenses as presented in the vote list.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to renew the Class I Sellers Agent licenses as presented in the vote list. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Renew the Class II licenses as presented
To renew the Class II licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Power made a motion to renew the Class II licenses as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)
Renew the Annual Entertainment licenses as presented
To renew the Annual Entertainment licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to renew the Annual Entertainment licenses as presented. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Renew the Annual Automatic Amusement Device license as presented
To renew the Annual Automatic Amusement Device license as presented.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to renew the Annual Automatic Amusement Device license as presented. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
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