July 27, 2021

“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Kate Duggan for the partial closure of Country Way on August 27, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM with the following conditions: 1. Access for emergency vehicles is to be always maintained. 2. The petitioner secures barricades and road closure signage from the Kingston Highway Department to be erected by the petition during the event, according to the attached map. e White Pine Lane @ Country Way — 2 Sawhorses, Road Closed Sign, 3 Orange Traffic Barrels. e Woodland Avenue @ Country Way — 2 Sawhorses, Road Closed Sign, 3 Orange Traffic Barrels. e At#6 Country Way —2 Sawhorses, Road Closed Sign, 3.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the request from the Friends of the Kingston Dog Park permission to install a pergola at the dog park and to allow the administration to work with the Friends to apply for a grant from the Stanton Foundation to fund the project. Request from Recreation Commission to discuss sale of beach stickers The Chairman of the Recreation Commission, Andy Davis is requesting to speak regarding the sale of parking stickers for Kingston residents after recent complaints raised after the beach decals sold out. Chairman Andy Davis provided a background to this. The number of beach stickers being sold has been increasing each.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Treasurer to submit an Advance of Funds in Lieu of Borrowing Report to be.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 3-2-0 vote, (Ms. Emberg and Mr. Alcombright voted against.) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint Paula Rossi-Clapp as the Director of Elder Affairs. Hiring of Assistant Conservation Agent The Administrative Assistant in the Conservation Department has resigned, leaving a vacancy. The Conservation Agent received approval from the Conservation Commission and the Board of Selectmen to hire an Assistant Conservation Agent in place of an Administrative Assistant. After following the recruitment process, the Conservation Agent is recommending the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Perrin to the position of Assistant Conservation Agent. Conservation Agent Matthew Penella was on the call-in case of any questions. Mr.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Michael Perrin into the Assistant Conservation Agent position in the Conservation Department as a KTEU-Clerical C3, Step 1 position with anticipated start date of July August 2, 2021, subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of the necessary identification forms to satisfy the requirements to the U.S. Immigration Reform Act; 2. Satisfactory CORI check; 3. Satisfactory letter from your primary care physician that you can perform the functions of the position based on the attached job description; and 4, Successful c.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move a friendly amendment to change the start date to July 28, 2021. Appointment to Affordable Housing Trust There is a vacancy on the Affordable Housing Trust. Recently the Town received a volunteer application from resident Jennifer Tosca. Affordable Housi.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Arruda and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Jennifer A. Tosca to the Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately through June 30, 2023. Appointment of delegate to Old Colony Planning Council Due to a change in the Town Planner position, the Board needs to appoint a delegate and an alternate to represent Kingston at the Old Colony Planning Council. Town Planner Valarie Massard and Street, Trees and Parks Superintendent Paul Basler are willing to serve as.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Arruda) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen appoint Valerie Massard as the Town delegate and Paul Basler as the alternate to the Old Col.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept a donation in the amount of $680.00 to the Fire Department from an anonymous donation for the purchase of Pelvic Stabilization Devises. Acceptance of Donation to Veterans’ Services Department A donation of local restaurant gift cards has.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Ms. Vaughn and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept a $200 donation from Paul Hopfgarten in local restaurant gift cards to the Veterans’ Services Department: Acceptance of Donations to Animal Shelter Multiple donations have been made to the.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Vaughn) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the following donations to the Animal Shelter: o $215.00 donation from Kathleen Benassi o $500.00 donation from Meredith Sprague Consideration of acceptance for Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee Scott DeSantis who is a member of the Board of Assessors contacted the Ethics Commission to inquire if there was any sort of conflict to perform consulting work for the Town. The Ethics Commission indicated the Mr. DeSantis must complete a Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract for the Board of Selectmen’s consideration. If the Board approves the disclosure, Mr. DeSan.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Ms. Vaughn, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 1-4-0 vote, (Ms. Vaughn was in favor) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as Required by G.L. 268A, Sec. 20(d). Reappointments: Plumbing & Gas Inspectors, Wiring Inspectors Many reappointments have been received for Board/Committee Members that expired on June 30, 2021. The Board briefly discussed if Mr. Bouchard’s appointment was in confl.” (Motion: Vaughn, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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“Motion by Mr. Arruda, second by Mr. Alcombright and a 3-1-1 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen reappoint the following effective immediately: o Thomas S. Bouchard, Sr. as Plumbing and Gas Inspector through June 30, 2022 co Richard S. Eldridge as Plumbing and Gas Inspector through June 30, 2022 o Douglas G. Hawthorne as Plumbing and Gas Inspector through June 30, 2022 o Lionel B. Warner as Wiring Inspector through June 30, 2022 o Steven E. Ellis as Wiring Inspector through June 30, 2022 Acceptance of Resignation from Assistant Animal Control Officer Meghan Wrightington Meghan Wrightington has submitted her resigna.” (Motion: Arruda, second: Alcombright)

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“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the resignation from Assistant Animal Control Officer Meghan Wrightington effective July 31, 2021. Town Organizational Chart At the request of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator has created a Town Organizational Chart for the Board’s review. There was minimal discussion from the Board. Mr. Alcombright wanted to add for a future discussion how we go about protect employees who do not have Human Resources as in the employees who are reporting to their Boards. Town Administrator Update Included in your meeting packet is this week’s Town Administrator update. Kingston spent 1.6 cares act funding Some ite.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.

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