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July 16, 2018
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James J. Fitzgerald, Joseph E. Kelleher
Absent: Michael G. Bradley
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Go into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's office for purposes of pending litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and...
To go into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's office for purposes of pending litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and that the Board will return to Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved at 6:44 p.m. seconded by Mr. Kelleher to go into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's office for purposes of pending litigation and that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body and that the Board will return to Open Session. The vote was 2-0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Fitzgerald – aye..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Come out of Executive Session and return to Open Session in the Selectmen's hearing room
To come out of Executive Session and return to Open Session in the Selectmen's hearing room.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved at 7:25 p.m. to come out of Executive Session and return to Open Session in the Selectmen's hearing room. The vote was 2-0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Fitzgerald – aye..” (Motion: Fitzgerald)
Approve the change of manager from Phillip Pilon to Paul Gaughan
To approve the change of manager from Phillip Pilon to Paul Gaughan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the change of manager from Phillip Pilon to Paul Gaughan. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the following vote, read into the record by the Clerk: that the sale of the $2,792,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated July 26, 2018 (the "Bonds")...
To approve the following vote, read into the record by the Clerk: that the sale of the $2,792,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated July 26, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., at the price of $2,898,171.19 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelleher then read the vote of the Board as follows: I, the Acting Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held July 16, 2018, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that the sale of the $2,792,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated July 26, 2018 (the "Bonds") to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., at the price of $2,898,171.19 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on July 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2019 $147,000 3.00% 2029 $140,000 3.00% 2020 145,000 3.00 2031 280,000 3.00 2021 145,000 3.00 2032 140,000 3.00 2022 140,000 3.00 2033 140,000 3.125 2023 140,000 5.00 2034 135,000 3.125 2024 140,000 5.00 2035 135,000 3.25 2025 140,000 5.00 2036 135,000 3.25 2026 140,000 5.00 2037 135,000 3.375 2027 140,000 5.00 2038 135,000 3.375 2028 140,000 3.00 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on July 15, 2031 (a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due July 15, 2031 Year Amount 2030 $140,000 2031* 140,000 *Final Maturity Further Voted: to approve the sale of the $10,955,764 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated July 27, 2018, and payable July 26, 2019 (the "Notes") to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $147,135.91. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 29, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated July 11, 2018 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 29, 2018, and a final Official Statement dated July 11, 2018, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver continuing and significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertakings shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds and Notes, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds and Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and Notes. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds or the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. Dated: July 16, 2018 seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald. The vote was 2-0..” (second: Fitzgerald)
Accept ethics disclosure G.L. c. 268A § 19 and G.L.c. 268 A §23(b)(3)
To accept ethics disclosure G.L. c. 268A § 19 and G.L.c. 268 A §23(b)(3).
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to accept ethics disclosure G.L. c. 268A § 19 and G.L.c. 268 A §23(b)(3). The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the use of the Town Hal lawn on August 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
To approve the use of the Town Hal lawn on August 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the use of the Town Hal lawn on August 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the One Day Entertainment License for July 22, 2018 pending approval of the appropriate safety personnel
To approve the One Day Entertainment License for July 22, 2018 pending approval of the appropriate safety personnel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the One Day Entertainment License for July 22, 2018 pending approval of the appropriate safety personnel. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Grant permission to Marshfield High School peer leaders to hold the road race on November 4, 2018, contingent upon approval of the Safety Officer
To grant permission to Marshfield High School peer leaders to hold the road race on November 4, 2018, contingent upon approval of the Safety Officer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to grant permission to Marshfield High School peer leaders to hold the road race on November 4, 2018, contingent upon approval of the Safety Officer. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the One Day Wine & Malt Licenses for the North River Arts Society on August 4, 2018 and August 30, 2018
To approve the One Day Wine & Malt Licenses for the North River Arts Society on August 4, 2018 and August 30, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the One Day Wine & Malt Licenses for the North River Arts Society on August 4, 2018 and August 30, 2018. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Allow the Police Department to accept the donation
To allow the Police Department to accept the donation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to allow the Police Department to accept the donation. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Dissolve the Charter River Committee
To dissolve the Charter River Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to dissolve the Charter River Committee. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Appoint Jon Haitsma as an at-large member of the Open Space Committee
To appoint Jon Haitsma as an at-large member of the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to appoint Jon Haitsma as an at-large member of the Open Space Committee. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Reappointment the names as read for 3 year terms to expire on June 30, 2021
To reappointment the names as read for 3 year terms to expire on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to reappointment the names as read for 3 year terms to expire on June 30, 2021. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Approve the minutes of June 29, 2018
To approve the minutes of June 29, 2018.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved, seconded by Mr. Kelleher to approve the minutes of June 29, 2018. The vote was 2-0..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
Go into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's office for the purpose of land acquisition and that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and...
To go into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's office for the purpose of land acquisition and that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and not to reconvene into Open Session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fitzgerald moved at 8:28 p.m., seconded by Mr. Kelleher to go into Executive Session in the Town Administrator's office for the purpose of land acquisition and that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and not to reconvene into Open Session. The vote was 2-0. Roll call vote: Mr. Kelleher –aye, Mr. Fitzgerald –aye..” (Motion: Fitzgerald, second: Kelleher)
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