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November 15, 2023
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Katie Goldrick, Pamela Campanella, Patricia Conway, David Reilly, William Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if town counsel cannot pursue it
MOTION to use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if town counsel cannot pursue it, by Mr. David Reilly, 2nd by Mr. Watkins. There was discussion regarding the motion. Mr. Reilly stated that his motion was for going through town counsel, if they didn’t have anyone on staff, then they will find an attorney who has expertise in that area. Mr. Duggan clarified that the Conservation Commission had contacted town counsel and town counsel replied that in their opinion the likelihood of overturning the superseding order would be unlikely. Roll Call Vote: 2-2-1 with Conway voting no, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting to abstain, and Chair Goldrick voting no.
Yes: David Reilly, WatkinsNo: Conway, GoldrickTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION to use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if town counsel cannot pursue it, by Mr. David Reilly, 2nd by Mr. Watkins. There was discussion regarding the motion. Mr. Reilly stated that his motion was for going through town counsel, if they didn’t have anyone on staff, then they will find an attorney who has expertise in that area. Mr. Duggan clarified that the Conservation Commission had contacted town counsel and town counsel replied that in their opinion the likelihood of overturning the superseding order would be unlikely. Roll Call Vote: 2-2-1 with Conway voting no, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting to abstain, and Chair Goldrick voting no..” (second: Watkins)
Authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on the matter of Sherrick Ave/Mass DEP with a spending limit of $2,500
MOTION to authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on the matter of Sherrick Ave/Mass DEP with a spending limit of $2,500, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick, and opened to discussion.
Yes: Conway, GoldrickNo: David Reilly, WatkinsTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION to authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on the matter of Sherrick Ave/Mass DEP with a spending limit of $2,500, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick, and opened to discussion. … Roll Call Vote: 2-2-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting to abstain, Reilly voting no, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)
Enter into Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of…
MOTION to enter into Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Public Works Superintendent Personnel Matter) and to enter into Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Public Works Superintendent DOT Investigation) and not to return to open session by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
The minutes list David Reilly as present, but the recorded vote names only Patricia Conway, William Watkins, Pamela Campanella and Katie Goldrick (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to enter into Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Public Works Superintendent Personnel Matter) and to enter into Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Public Works Superintendent DOT Investigation) and not to return to open session by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
From the Holbrook Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ own campaign Facebook pages (Patricia Conway, Christopher Eddington, Christopher Lade). No photo found yet for Kevin Costa or Pamela Campanella.
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