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Marshfield Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

March 9, 2020

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Joseph E. Kelleher, Michael G. Bradley, Christopher R. Rohland

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The following VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, I, Christopher Rohland the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The following VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, I, Christopher Rohland the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held March 9, 2020, 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 $22,280,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated March 12, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., at the price of $23,120,072.58 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 1 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 2021 $455,000 5.000% 2034 $730,000 2.000% 2022 460,000 5.000 2035 745,000 2.000 2023 485,000 5.000 2036 755,000 2.000 2024 510,000 5.000 2037 775,000 2.000 2025 535,000 5.000 2038 790,000 2.125 2026 565,000 2.000 2039 805,000 2.125 2027 575,000 2.000 2040 830,000 2.250 2028 585,000 5.000 2041 840,000 2.250 2029 610,000 5.000 2042 860,000 2.250 2030 640,000 5.000 2043 885,000 2.250 2031 680,000 3.000 2045 1,820,000 2.250 2032 690,000 3.000 2050 4,940,000 2.375 2033 715,000 2.000 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on March 1, 2045 and March 1, 2050 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory r

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley the following VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, I, Christopher Rohland the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held March 9, 2020, 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 $22,280,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated March 12, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., at the price of $23,120,072.58 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on March 1 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 2021 $455,000 5.000% 2034 $730,000 2.000% 2022 460,000 5.000 2035 745,000 2.000 2023 485,000 5.000 2036 755,000 2.000 2024 510,000 5.000 2037 775,000 2.000 2025 535,000 5.000 2038 790,000 2.125 2026 565,000 2.000 2039 805,000 2.125 2027 575,000 2.000 2040 830,000 2.250 2028 585,000 5.000 2041 840,000 2.250 2029 610,000 5.000 2042 860,000 2.250 2030 640,000 5.000 2043 885,000 2.250 2031 680,000 3.000 2045 1,820,000 2.250 2032 690,000 3.000 2050 4,940,000 2.375 2033 715,000 2.000 Further Voted: that the Bonds maturing on March 1, 2045 and March 1, 2050 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due March 1, 2045 Year Amount 2044 $900,000 2045* 920,000 *Final Maturity Term Bond due March 1, 2050 Year Amount 2046 $945,000 2047 965,000 2048 985,000 2049 1,010,000 2050* 1,035,000 *Final Maturity 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 February 24, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated March 3, 2020 (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 the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. 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, as applicable, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town 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 to comply with relevant securities laws. 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 were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Bradley)

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Approve the seasonal liquor licenses as read, contingent upon all forms, fees and taxes being paid

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the seasonal liquor licenses as read, contingent upon all forms, fees and taxes being paid.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve the seasonal liquor licenses as read, contingent upon all forms, fees and taxes being paid. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Open the Special Town Meeting warrant and include the PILOT Agreement article and to close the Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the Special Town Meeting warrant and include the PILOT Agreement article and to close the Special Town Meeting warrant.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to open the Special Town Meeting warrant and include the PILOT Agreement article and to close the Special Town Meeting warrant. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Approve the application for an Annual Peddler's License for South Shore Taco Truck contingent upon requirements being fulfilled

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application for an Annual Peddler's License for South Shore Taco Truck contingent upon requirements being fulfilled.

From the minutes

“Mr. Keller moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve the application for an Annual Peddler's License for South Shore Taco Truck contingent upon requirements being fulfilled. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Approve the demolition of the residence at 5 Brunswick Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the demolition of the residence at 5 Brunswick Street.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve the demolition of the residence at 5 Brunswick Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Richard Rodwell to the Waterways Committee

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reappoint Richard Rodwell to the Waterways Committee.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to reappoint Richard Rodwell to the Waterways Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of February 24, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of February 24, 2020.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley to approve the minutes of February 24, 2020. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

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Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with union personnel pursuant to Mass

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

At 8:17 p.m. to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with union personnel pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2): to wit: Association of Marshfield Police and Marshfield Firefighters Local 2568; to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town of Marshfield and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3): to wit: employment related matters; and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation that clearly that is demonstrably likely where the discussion of said potential litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town of Marshfield and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) and not to return to Open Session.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kelleher moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley at 8:17 p.m. to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations with union personnel pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2): to wit: Association of Marshfield Police and Marshfield Firefighters Local 2568; to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town of Marshfield and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3): to wit: employment related matters; and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation that clearly that is demonstrably likely where the discussion of said potential litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town of Marshfield and the chair so declares pursuant to Mass. Gen. L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) and not to return to Open Session. Roll call vote: Mr. Rohland, - aye, Mr. Kelleher – aye, Mr. Bradley – aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Kelleher, second: Bradley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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