MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer Glass, Jim Hutchinson, Kim Bodnar
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kim Bodnar took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Open the hearing
Mr. Hutchinson made the motion to open the hearing. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made the motion to open the hearing. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
4. Small Commercial Exemption: Not recommended due to the small number of
Close the public hearing
Ms. Glass made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
Recommend keeping the commercial factor at 1.5%
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend keeping the commercial factor at 1.5%. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend keeping the commercial factor at 1.5%. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Recommend not adopting the Open Space Discount
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend not adopting the Open Space Discount. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend not adopting the Open Space Discount. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Recommend not adopting the residential exemption
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend not adopting the residential exemption. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend not adopting the residential exemption. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Recommend not adopting the small commercial exemption
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend not adopting the small commercial exemption. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to recommend not adopting the small commercial exemption. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Approve the Transportation Coalition's 5-year plan as presented
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the Transportation Coalition's 5-year plan as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the Transportation Coalition's 5-year plan as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
Approve the traffic management and parking plan as outlined in a memo dated August 13, 2024, co-authored by the conservation, public works, and police departments
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the traffic management and parking plan as outlined in a memo dated August 13, 2024, co-authored by the conservation, public works, and police departments. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstaining.
Yes: Bodnar, GlassAbstained: HutchinsonEarlier in this item the minutes say “Mr. Hutchinson recused himself from the discussion due to living in the affected area”; the roll call lists him as “Abstaining,” which is shown as abstained. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the traffic management and parking plan as outlined in a memo dated August 13, 2024, co-authored by the conservation, public works, and police departments. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstaining..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
Approve either the Select Board Chair or the Town Administrator sign a power purchase agreement, a lease agreement, and a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve either the Select Board Chair or the Town Administrator sign a power purchase agreement, a lease agreement, and a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve either the Select Board Chair or the Town Administrator sign a power purchase agreement, a lease agreement, and a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the road closure plan for the Scare crow Classic as presented
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the road closure plan for the Scare crow Classic as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the road closure plan for the Scare crow Classic as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
CORRESPONDENCE
Sign the warrants dated September 16th of 2024
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the warrants dated September 16th of 2024. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to sign the warrants dated September 16th of 2024. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Approve the minutes for July 8, 2024 as presented
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes for July 8, 2024 as presented. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes for July 8, 2024 as presented. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Glass)
Approve the minutes for July 15, 2024 as presented
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes for July 15, 2024 as presented. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes for July 15, 2024 as presented. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Approve the minutes for August 16, 2024 as presented
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes for August 16, 2024 as presented. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes for August 16, 2024 as presented. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Bodnar)
Adjourn
Ms. Glass made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
From the Lincoln Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kim Bodnar from The Lincoln Squirrel’s candidate photo (March 2023); Jim Hutchinson and Jennifer Glass cropped from a captioned group photo in The Lincoln Squirrel (“Board accepts $1.35 million in donations for community center,” May 2026).
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