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July 10, 2024
24 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Katie Goldrick, Pamela Campanella, Patricia Conway, William Watkins, Kevin Costa
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Pamela Campanella joined late.
Every vote, in order
Approve extension of New England Medical Billing's ambulance service agreement from 07/01/2024 through 12/31/2024
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to approve extension of New England Medical Billing's ambulance service agreement from 07/01/2024 through 12/31/2024. Seconded by Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to approve extension of New England Medical Billing's ambulance service agreement from 07/01/2024 through 12/31/2024. Seconded by Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Accept the FY2025 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant Program in the amount of $4,114,253.94
Motion: Ms. Conway moved to accept the FY2025 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant Program in the amount of $4,114,253.94. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
The minutes say the motion by Ms. Conway was "Seconded by Ms. Conway"; the seconder is not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Conway moved to accept the FY2025 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant Program in the amount of $4,114,253.94. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Conway)
Accept the FY2025 State 911 Department Training Grant Program in the amount of $292,352.08
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to accept the FY2025 State 911 Department Training Grant Program in the amount of $292,352.08. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to accept the FY2025 State 911 Department Training Grant Program in the amount of $292,352.08. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Accept the FY2025 PSAP Leadership Scholarship Program in the amount of $10,000
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to accept the FY2025 PSAP Leadership Scholarship Program in the amount of $10,000. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to accept the FY2025 PSAP Leadership Scholarship Program in the amount of $10,000. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Grant a sewer abatement in the amount of $320 for 29 Ell Road
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to grant a sewer abatement in the amount of $320 for 29 Ell Road. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to grant a sewer abatement in the amount of $320 for 29 Ell Road. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Authorize a $250 water abatement for 22 Leon Road
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize a $250 water abatement for 22 Leon Road. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 3-1-1 Goldrick - No Campanella - Abstain Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
Yes: Conway, Costa, WatkinsNo: Goldrick
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize a $250 water abatement for 22 Leon Road. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 3-1-1 Goldrick - No Campanella - Abstain Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Abate part of the water bill for 144 Center Street (about a 5% credit) in recognition of a longtime business
Motion: Mr. Costa moved that water bill for 144 Center Street in recognition of the longtime business in the community. And ultimately, it's about a 5% credit against the bill, which is a onetime issue and they've taken ownership of what happened with the problem. So that's my reasoning. Second Mr. Watkins The motion failed with a roll call vote: 2/3 Goldrick - No Campanella - No Conway - No Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
Yes: Costa, WatkinsNo: Campanella, Conway, GoldrickThe motion failed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved that water bill for 144 Center Street in recognition of the longtime business in the community. And ultimately, it's about a 5% credit against the bill, which is a onetime issue and they've taken ownership of what happened with the problem. So that's my reasoning. Second Mr. Watkins The motion failed with a roll call vote: 2/3 Goldrick - No Campanella - No Conway - No Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Watkins)
Abate $38 for 144 Poole Circle
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to abate $38 for 144 Poole Circle. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passes with a roll call vote: 3/2 Goldrick - No Campanella - No Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
Yes: Conway, Costa, WatkinsNo: Campanella, Goldrick
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to abate $38 for 144 Poole Circle. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passes with a roll call vote: 3/2 Goldrick - No Campanella - No Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Approve year end transfers from town admin ending in 5112 to town admin general expense ending in 5400 in the amount of $40,000; from HR director salary account ending in 5112 to legal…
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to approve year end transfers from town admin ending in 5112 to town admin general expense ending in 5400 in the amount of $40,000; from HR director salary account ending in 5112 to legal professional technical services account ending in 5301 in the amount of $59,000; from town accountant salary ending in 5112 to legal professional technical services ending in 5301 in the amount of $40,000; and from town accountant clerical services account to legal professional technical services ending in 5301 in the amount of $6,000. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay Discuss/Vote: Appointments to Committees and Creation of the MBTA Committee The Board reviewed and voted on several committee appointments:
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to approve year end transfers from town admin ending in 5112 to town admin general expense ending in 5400 in the amount of $40,000; from HR director salary account ending in 5112 to legal professional technical services account ending in 5301 in the amount of $59,000; from town accountant salary ending in 5112 to legal professional technical services ending in 5301 in the amount of $40,000; and from town accountant clerical services account to legal professional technical services ending in 5301 in the amount of $6,000. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay Discuss/Vote: Appointments to Committees and Creation of the MBTA Committee The Board reviewed and voted on several committee appointments:.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Appoint Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Captain Eric Beltramini to the Baird and McGuire task force
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Captain Eric Beltramini to the Baird and McGuire task force. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Captain Eric Beltramini to the Baird and McGuire task force. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Appoint Ralph J. Coloruso and Mark Shanley as constables with the term to begin 07/01/2024 to end 06/30/2025
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Ralph J. Coloruso and Mark Shanley as constables with the term to begin 07/01/2024 to end 06/30/2025. Seconded by Conway The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Ralph J. Coloruso and Mark Shanley as constables with the term to begin 07/01/2024 to end 06/30/2025. Seconded by Conway The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Appoint Alison Pinkover from the board of health, Catherine Goldrick from the select board chair, Police Chief William Smith, Fire Chief Luke McFadden, Captain Eric Beltramini to the Holbrook…
Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Alison Pinkover from the board of health, Catherine Goldrick from the select board chair, Police Chief William Smith, Fire Chief Luke McFadden, Captain Eric Beltramini to the Holbrook local emergency planning committee, one year term. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – No
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick, WatkinsNo: Costa
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Alison Pinkover from the board of health, Catherine Goldrick from the select board chair, Police Chief William Smith, Fire Chief Luke McFadden, Captain Eric Beltramini to the Holbrook local emergency planning committee, one year term. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – No.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Appoint Zachary Contra, Jonathan DeSilva, Tracy O'Keefe, Amy Pierce, Shane aye Gilliard, Mary Donovan from the board of health, Chris White from the school committee, to the diversity and…
Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Zachary Contra, Jonathan DeSilva, Tracy O'Keefe, Amy Pierce, Shane aye Gilliard, Mary Donovan from the board of health, Chris White from the school committee, to the diversity and inclusion committee for one year term. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – No
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call lists Katie Goldrick yes; Pamela Campanella yes; Patricia Conway yes; William Watkins yes; Kevin Costa no. Because they disagree, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Zachary Contra, Jonathan DeSilva, Tracy O'Keefe, Amy Pierce, Shane aye Gilliard, Mary Donovan from the board of health, Chris White from the school committee, to the diversity and inclusion committee for one year term. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – No.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Appoint Barbara Davis, Christine Wimette, Marissa Cohen, Joanne Spillane, Len Olson to the town scholarship committee for one year term
Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Barbara Davis, Christine Wimette, Marissa Cohen, Joanne Spillane, Len Olson to the town scholarship committee for one year term. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – No
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call lists Katie Goldrick yes; Pamela Campanella yes; Patricia Conway yes; William Watkins yes; Kevin Costa no. Because they disagree, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Barbara Davis, Christine Wimette, Marissa Cohen, Joanne Spillane, Len Olson to the town scholarship committee for one year term. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – No.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Appoint Chris Nickerson to the position for resident with experience and professional experience in the construction and development field
Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Chris Nickerson to the position for resident with experience and professional experience in the construction and development field. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Conway moved to appoint Chris Nickerson to the position for resident with experience and professional experience in the construction and development field. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Appoint Edward Bertrand as the member of the committee to fill the role of the well-rounded, broad in nature member
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Edward Bertrand as the member of the committee to fill the role of the well-rounded, broad in nature member. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - No Costa – Yay
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Costa, GoldrickNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Edward Bertrand as the member of the committee to fill the role of the well-rounded, broad in nature member. Seconded by Ms. Campanella. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - No Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Campanella)
Appoint Pamela Campanella (who made the motion) to the committee
Motion: Ms. Campanella moved to appoint herself to the committee. Seconded by Goldrick The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - No Costa – Yay
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Costa, GoldrickNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Campanella moved to appoint herself to the committee. Seconded by Goldrick The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - No Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Campanella, second: Goldrick)
Appoint Ms. Conway as a select board representative
Motion: Ms. Goldrick The Chair moved to appoint Ms. Conway as a select board representative. Seconded by Mr. Costa. The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Goldrick The Chair moved to appoint Ms. Conway as a select board representative. Seconded by Mr. Costa. The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Costa)
Enter into executive session for mass general law chapter 30a subsection 21 a2 to conduct contractual strategy session and preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Interim town…
Motion: Mr. Costa moved that we enter into executive session for mass general law chapter 30a subsection 21 a2 to conduct contractual strategy session and preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Interim town administrator, chief of police, superintendent of public works, town accountant and interim town accountant, and to return to open session. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote. 9:00 pm The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved that we enter into executive session for mass general law chapter 30a subsection 21 a2 to conduct contractual strategy session and preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Interim town administrator, chief of police, superintendent of public works, town accountant and interim town accountant, and to return to open session. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote. 9:00 pm The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter and negotiate with Mark Lynn for the position of town accountant
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter and negotiate with Mark Lynn for the position of town accountant. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter and negotiate with Mark Lynn for the position of town accountant. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter negotiations with current Chief Smith to have him take the position of interim chief while the town works through the civil…
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter negotiations with current Chief Smith to have him take the position of interim chief while the town works through the civil service process for a permanent new police chief. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter negotiations with current Chief Smith to have him take the position of interim chief while the town works through the civil service process for a permanent new police chief. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter into negotiations with Peter Moran to continue as interim town administrator and consultant for onboarding of new town administrator
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter into negotiations with Peter Moran to continue as interim town administrator and consultant for onboarding of new town administrator. Seconded by Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay The motion passed by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to authorize Assistant Town Administrator Anne M. Mahoney to enter into negotiations with Peter Moran to continue as interim town administrator and consultant for onboarding of new town administrator. Seconded by Conway. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Yay The motion passed by roll call vote..” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Approve the job description for the new chief of police with edits that were made in executive session to be used for the civil service and the recruitment of the new police chief
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to approve the job description for the new chief of police with edits that were made in executive session to be used for the civil service and the recruitment of the new police chief. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Mr. Costa abstaining due to his disagreement with requiring a bachelor's degree for the position. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/0/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Abstain
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick, Watkins
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to approve the job description for the new chief of police with edits that were made in executive session to be used for the civil service and the recruitment of the new police chief. Seconded by Ms. Conway. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Mr. Costa abstaining due to his disagreement with requiring a bachelor's degree for the position. The motion passed with a roll call vote: 4/0/1 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yes Costa – Abstain.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn Mr. Costa made a motion to adjourn the evening's select board meeting. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yes
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn Mr. Costa made a motion to adjourn the evening's select board meeting. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 5/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Yes Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Campanella)
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