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January 8, 2018
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael G. Bradley, James J. Fitzgerald, Joseph E. Kelleher
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. for the purpose of pending litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and to reconvene into...
To go into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. for the purpose of pending litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and to reconvene into Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to go into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. for the purpose of pending litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and to reconvene into Open Session. The vote was unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Fitzgerald – aye, Mr. Bradley – aye, Mr. Kelleher – aye..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Return to open session at 7:20 p.m.
To return to open session at 7:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to return to open session at 7:20 p.m. The vote as unanimous. Roll call vote: Mr. Fitzgerald – aye, Mr. Bradley – aye, Mr. Kelleher – aye..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 54, Section 34, the Town of Marshfield shall discontinue use of the Accuvote voting machines for all Primary, Preliminary elections and elections effective...
Pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 54, Section 34, the Town of Marshfield shall discontinue use of the Accuvote voting machines for all Primary, Preliminary elections and elections effective immediately and to use the DS200 voting equipment for all Primary, Preliminary elections and elections going forward from this date. The Board reserves the right to use the Accuvote voting machines for Special Town Meetings and Town Meetings where a secret ballot is called.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 54, Section 34, the Town of Marshfield shall discontinue use of the Accuvote voting machines for all Primary, Preliminary elections and elections effective immediately and to use the DS200 voting equipment for all Primary, Preliminary elections and elections going forward from this date. The Board reserves the right to use the Accuvote voting machines for Special Town Meetings and Town Meetings where a secret ballot is called. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Accept Ethics Disclosure 268A § 19 with regard to his Mr. Maresco's wife Kathleen working in the Treasurer's office
To accept Ethics Disclosure 268A § 19 with regard to his Mr. Maresco's wife Kathleen working in the Treasurer's office.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to accept Ethics Disclosure 268A § 19 with regard to his Mr. Maresco's wife Kathleen working in the Treasurer's office. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Accept Ethics Disclosure 268A § 19 with regard to Mr. Maresco's daughter Maggie working in the Beach Department
To accept Ethics Disclosure 268A § 19 with regard to Mr. Maresco's daughter Maggie working in the Beach Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to accept Ethics Disclosure 268A § 19 with regard to Mr. Maresco's daughter Maggie working in the Beach Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Accept Ethics Disclosure 268A §23 (b) (3) from Mr. Maresco with regard to favoritism as his daughter works for the Beach Department
To accept Ethics Disclosure 268A §23 (b) (3) from Mr. Maresco with regard to favoritism as his daughter works for the Beach Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to accept Ethics Disclosure 268A §23 (b) (3) from Mr. Maresco with regard to favoritism as his daughter works for the Beach Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Adopt the Debt Management Policy
To adopt the Debt Management Policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to adopt the Debt Management Policy. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Adopt the Investment Policy Statement
To adopt the Investment Policy Statement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to adopt the Investment Policy Statement. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Adopt the OPEB Liability Trust Investment Policy Statement
To adopt the OPEB Liability Trust Investment Policy Statement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to adopt the OPEB Liability Trust Investment Policy Statement. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Create a PIP Committee
To create a PIP Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to create a PIP Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Appoint Greg Guimond, Joe Rossi, Doris Crary, Jeremy Devaney and Timothy Williams to the PIP Committee
To appoint Greg Guimond, Joe Rossi, Doris Crary, Jeremy Devaney and Timothy Williams to the PIP Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to appoint Greg Guimond, Joe Rossi, Doris Crary, Jeremy Devaney and Timothy Williams to the PIP Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Appoint Mr. Kelleher as the Board's liaison to the PIP Committee
To appoint Mr. Kelleher as the Board's liaison to the PIP Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald, to appoint Mr. Kelleher as the Board's liaison to the PIP Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the dates of the field trip requests from April through June of 2018
To approve the dates of the field trip requests from April through June of 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the dates of the field trip requests from April through June of 2018. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride June 30, 2018 contingent upon the recommendations of the Safety Officer
To approve the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride June 30, 2018 contingent upon the recommendations of the Safety Officer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride June 30, 2018 contingent upon the recommendations of the Safety Officer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the Ragnar Relay to be held on May 11-12, 2018 contingent upon the recommendations of the Safety Officer
To approve the Ragnar Relay to be held on May 11-12, 2018 contingent upon the recommendations of the Safety Officer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the Ragnar Relay to be held on May 11-12, 2018 contingent upon the recommendations of the Safety Officer. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Accept the donation of $100 to the Fire Department
To accept the donation of $100 to the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to accept the donation of $100 to the Fire Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Appoint Jeremy Devaney to the Coastal Advisory Committee
To appoint Jeremy Devaney to the Coastal Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to appoint Jeremy Devaney to the Coastal Advisory Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the minutes of December 28, 2018
To approve the minutes of December 28, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the minutes of December 28, 2018. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
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