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Holbrook Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

October 7, 2020

12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Joshua Reilly, Lindsy Vayda, Pamela Campanella, Richard McGaughey

Absent: Daniel Lee

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Richard McGaughey moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to open the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Richard McGaughey moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to open the public hearing..” (Motion: McGaughey, second: Vayda)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this application does not require abutters notices

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 1–0

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 1-0-3, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey abstaining, Pamela Campanella abstaining, and Joshua Reilly abstaining, to transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this application does not require abutters notices.

Yes: VaydaThe minutes record the vote as 1-0-3 (Lindsy Vayda yes; Richard McGaughey, Pamela Campanella and Joshua Reilly abstaining) and do not say whether the motion carried; it is shown as passed (one yes, no noes). The board approved the license transfer again on October 21, 2020.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 1-0-3, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey abstaining, Pamela Campanella abstaining, and Joshua Reilly abstaining, to transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this application does not require abutters notices..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Continue the hearing to the end of the meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to continue the hearing to the end of the meeting.

From the minutes

“Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to continue the hearing to the end of the meeting..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Vayda)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the creation of an Interim Town Accountant position, to appoint Todd Hassett of Fairhaven, NA to the position from March 2021 through June 2021, and to authorize the Interim Town…

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve the creation of an Interim Town Accountant position, to appoint Todd Hassett of Fairhaven, NA to the position from March 2021 through June 2021, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any related documents.

From the minutes

“Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve the creation of an Interim Town Accountant position, to appoint Todd Hassett of Fairhaven, NA to the position from March 2021 through June 2021, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any related documents..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Vayda)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Continue the public hearing for a transfer of liquor license for Highland Liquors, 464 North Franklin Street, until Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Richard McGaughey moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to continue the public hearing for a transfer of liquor license for Highland Liquors, 464 North Franklin Street, until Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

From the minutes

“Richard McGaughey moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to continue the public hearing for a transfer of liquor license for Highland Liquors, 464 North Franklin Street, until Wednesday, October 21, 2020..” (Motion: McGaughey, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve a contract between the Town and Pioneer Consulting Group, Inc. of Harwich Port, MA for a study regarding the water and sewer rates in Holbrook, not to exceed $9,750

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town and Pioneer Consulting Group, Inc. of Harwich Port, MA for a study regarding the water and sewer rates in Holbrook, not to exceed $9,750.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town and Pioneer Consulting Group, Inc. of Harwich Port, MA for a study regarding the water and sewer rates in Holbrook, not to exceed $9,750..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve an agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Environmental Partners in the amount of no more than $320,000 for engineering and supplemental services in connection with the Lake…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve an agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Environmental Partners in the amount of no more than $320,000 for engineering and supplemental services in connection with the Lake Holbrook Dam Replacement Project, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve an agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Environmental Partners in the amount of no more than $320,000 for engineering and supplemental services in connection with the Lake Holbrook Dam Replacement Project, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve an agreement with Community Opportunities Group, Inc. for grant administration services related to the implementation of a housing rehabilitation program, to be funded with Program…

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve an agreement with Community Opportunities Group, Inc. for grant administration services related to the implementation of a housing rehabilitation program, to be funded with Program Income funds currently held by the Town of Holbrook, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any documents on the Board’s behalf.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve an agreement with Community Opportunities Group, Inc. for grant administration services related to the implementation of a housing rehabilitation program, to be funded with Program Income funds currently held by the Town of Holbrook, and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign any documents on the Board’s behalf..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union and employee Danielle Connolly to compensate Ms. Connolly for performing work outside of her classification during the pandemic

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union and employee Danielle Connolly to compensate Ms. Connolly for performing work outside of her classification during the pandemic.

Yes: Campanella, McGaughey, VaydaThe minutes say "Vice Chairman Reilly abstained from the vote because he was not present in the previous meeting’s Executive Session to discuss the matters." The roll call lists the other three members voting yes.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union and employee Danielle Connolly to compensate Ms. Connolly for performing work outside of her classification during the pandemic..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and employees Danielle Connolly and Noreen Costa to authorize the carry-over of vacation time that was unused due to the pandemic (14…

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and employees Danielle Connolly and Noreen Costa to authorize the carry-over of vacation time that was unused due to the pandemic (14 hours/2 days for Ms. Connelly, 64 hours/8 days for Ms. Costa).

Yes: Campanella, McGaughey, VaydaThe minutes say "Vice Chairman Reilly abstained from the vote because he was not present in the previous meeting’s Executive Session to discuss the matters." The roll call lists the other three members voting yes.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and employees Danielle Connolly and Noreen Costa to authorize the carry-over of vacation time that was unused due to the pandemic (14 hours/2 days for Ms. Connelly, 64 hours/8 days for Ms. Costa)..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the creation of a Temporary Town Hall Support position to aid in staffing deficits due to COVID-19

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve the creation of a Temporary Town Hall Support position to aid in staffing deficits due to COVID-19.

"Vice Chairman Reilly recused himself from the vote."

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve the creation of a Temporary Town Hall Support position to aid in staffing deficits due to COVID-19..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:12 p.m

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to adjourn at 9:12 p.m.

From the minutes

“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to adjourn at 9:12 p.m..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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