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November 28, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Liz Klein, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy and retention of counsel regarding potential litigation in Civil Action No. MDL No. 2873 in the United States District Court (District of South...
To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy and retention of counsel regarding potential litigation in Civil Action No. MDL No. 2873 in the United States District Court (District of South Carolina) pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3). The Board will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy and retention of counsel regarding potential litigation in Civil Action No. MDL No. 2873 in the United States District Court (District of South Carolina) pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3). The Board will reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the minutes dated October 30, 2023
To approve the minutes dated October 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the minutes dated October 30, 2023. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the minutes dated November 14, 2023
To approve the minutes dated November 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated November 14, 2023. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of the Fire Department to repurpose $72,589.55 from FY23 encumbered Fire Capital funds
To approve the request of the Fire Department to repurpose $72,589.55 from FY23 encumbered Fire Capital funds.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of the Fire Department to repurpose $72,589.55 from FY23 encumbered Fire Capital funds. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2024
To adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2024.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for Fiscal Year 2024. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms as necessary for the 2024 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms as necessary for the 2024 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Tax Recapitulation Form, LA-5, and any other forms as necessary for the 2024 tax rate on our behalf through Gateway. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Set the FY24 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100 % of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020
To set the FY24 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100 % of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to set the FY24 Senior Means Tested Tax Exemption amount at 100 % of the amount of the Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit in accordance with Section 3 of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Submit the following Warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Article B: Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc
To submit the following Warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Article B: Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc. Article C: Reports of Various Town Committees Article D: Report of the Personnel Board Article E: Salaries of Certain Town Officers Article F: Budgets Article G: Stabilization Fund Article H: Disbursement of Electric Light Department Receipts Article M: Acceptance of Easements
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to submit the following Warrant articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting: Article A: Hannah Lincoln Whiting Fund Article B: Assume Liability for DCR on Rivers, Harbors, Etc. Article C: Reports of Various Town Committees Article D: Report of the Personnel Board Article E: Salaries of Certain Town Officers Article F: Budgets Article G: Stabilization Fund Article H: Disbursement of Electric Light Department Receipts Article M: Acceptance of Easements Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall Capital: Building Repair & Maintenance in the amount of $6,717.21
To recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall Capital: Building Repair & Maintenance in the amount of $6,717.21.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Town Hall Capital: Building Repair & Maintenance in the amount of $6,717.21. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Ramsey: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Michael Wilmot to the Cable TV Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Michael Wilmot to the Cable TV Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Michael Wilmot to the Cable TV Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Ramsey)
Appoint Allison Koskinas to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Allison Koskinas to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to appoint Allison Koskinas to the Harbor Development Committee to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
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