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January 29, 2018
22 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
Accept the donation of $1,200.00 from the Corry/White dock project on South River and $200 for the Seone dock on Bartlett's Island
To accept the donation of $1,200.00 from the Corry/White dock project on South River and $200 for the Seone dock on Bartlett's Island.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to accept the donation of $1,200.00 from the Corry/White dock project on South River and $200 for the Seone dock on Bartlett's Island. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the One Day Wine & Malt License for the North River Arts Society
To approve the One Day Wine & Malt License for the North River Arts Society.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the One Day Wine & Malt License for the North River Arts Society. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the temporary closure of the Fairview Inn and Restaurant from February 18, 2018 through March 7, 2018
To approve the temporary closure of the Fairview Inn and Restaurant from February 18, 2018 through March 7, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the temporary closure of the Fairview Inn and Restaurant from February 18, 2018 through March 7, 2018. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Rescind the vote of January 8, 2018
To rescind the vote of January 8, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to rescind the vote of January 8, 2018. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
The following vote: I move that 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...
The following vote: I move that 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 will use the Imagecast 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 the following vote: I move that 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 will use the Imagecast 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)
Approve the above written motion: that the sum of $804,274.79 is hereby appropriated for capital related projects in the amounts and from the sources of funds as set forth in the table below
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion: make available Excess Bond Premiums $747,274.80 Bond Premiums
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion contingent upon approval of written Motion #7: approve the purchase of (2) New Ford $19,000 Bond Premiums SUV's for DPW Superintendent and Deputy $19,000 SRE...
To approve the above written motion contingent upon approval of written Motion #7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion contingent upon approval of written Motion #7. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion contingent upon approval of written Motion #6: accept the transfer of Retained Revenues in $57,000 Retained Earnings The amount of $57,000; $19,000 from SRE,...
To approve the above written motion contingent upon approval of written Motion #6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion contingent upon approval of written Motion #6. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote as unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion: approve the purchase of Voting $88,000 Bond Premiums Equipment To be approved by Capital Budget
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous 13..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion: approve Town Hall Painting To be approved by Capital Budget $30,000 Bond Premiums
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the above written motion: approve Library ADA Compliance $10,000 Bond Premiums To be approved by Capital Budget
To approve the above written motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the above written motion. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
Approve the total of $804,274.79
To approve the total of $804,274.79.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald to approve the total of $804,274.79. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Fitzgerald)
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