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Marshfield Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 14, 2020

20 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Michael G. Bradley, Christopher R. Rohland, Stephen R. Darcy

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

From the minutes

“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to open the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy - aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining that if discussed in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining that if discussed in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, returning to open session.

From the minutes

“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining that if discussed in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, returning to open session. The vote was unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Bradley – aye; Mr. Rohland –aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Bradley, second: Rohland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the executive session at 6:55 p.m. and return to open session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To close the executive session at 6:55 p.m. and return to open session.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to close the executive session at 6:55 p.m. and return to open session. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC dba Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard through October 18, 2020 contingent on payment of all money owed to the Town

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC dba Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard through October 18, 2020 contingent on payment of all money owed to the Town.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to extend the Seasonal All Alcohol License for Levitate Backyard LLC dba Rexicana Surf Cantina & Levitate Backyard through October 18, 2020 contingent on payment of all money owed to the Town. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son Corp. dba Hubbard's Cupboard

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son Corp. dba Hubbard's Cupboard.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to grant a Seasonal All Alcohol License to Ghandi & Son Corp. dba Hubbard's Cupboard. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the stipulation that Mr. Bourzanos notify the Board if he plans to remain closed past that date

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the stipulation that Mr. Bourzanos notify the Board if he plans to remain closed past that date.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this temporary closure through October 14, 2020 with the stipulation that Mr. Bourzanos notify the Board if he plans to remain closed past that date. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which would allow them to plant a live blue spruce tree on the Brant Rock Esplanade

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which would allow them to plant a live blue spruce tree on the Brant Rock Esplanade.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to enter into a License Agreement with the Jetty LLC which would allow them to plant a live blue spruce tree on the Brant Rock Esplanade. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve this application

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve this application.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this application. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Support this funding request

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To support this funding request.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to support this funding request. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve this Conservation Restriction as written

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve this Conservation Restriction as written.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to approve this Conservation Restriction as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to appoint Mr. Corvese to the Energy Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Ms. Caron to the Open Space Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Ms. Caron to the Open Space Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2021.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to appoint Ms. Caron to the Open Space Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2021. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. Taylor to the Cultural Council for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Mr. Taylor to the Cultural Council for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to appoint Mr. Taylor to the Cultural Council for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. DiCristofaro to the Advisory Board for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Mr. DiCristofaro to the Advisory Board for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to appoint Mr. DiCristofaro to the Advisory Board for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2023. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Declare these items as surplus for auction, donation or destruction

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To declare these items as surplus for auction, donation or destruction.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to declare these items as surplus for auction, donation or destruction. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt this bylaw as written

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To adopt this bylaw as written.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to adopt this bylaw as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the following vote, read into the record by the Clerk: that the sale of the $20,770,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated September 17, 2020 (the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the following vote, read into the record by the Clerk: that the sale of the $20,770,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated September 17, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at the price of $22,108,900.40 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Stephen Darcy, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, read the vote into the record as follows: I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held September 14, 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 $20,770,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated September 17, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association at the price of $22,108,900.40 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on September 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 2021 $120,000 5.000% 2036 $725,000 2.000% 2022 415,000 5.000 2037 740,000 2.000 2023 440,000 5.000 2038 760,000 2.000 2024 465,000 5.000 2039 770,000 2.000 2025 485,000 5.000 2040 790,000 2.000 2026 510,000 5.000 2041 805,000 2.000 2027 540,000 5.000 2042 825,000 2.000 2028 560,000 5.000 2043 835,000 2.000 2029 595,000 5.000 2044 855,000 2.000 2030 620,000 4.000 2045 870,000 2.000 2031 645,000 4.000 2046 890,000 2.125 2032 670,000 3.000 2047 910,000 2.125 2033 685,000 2.000 2048 925,000 2.125 2034 695,000 2.000 2049 945,000 2.125 2035 715,000 2.000 2050 965,000 2.125 Further Voted: to approve the sale of a $3,100,000 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated September 18, 2020 and payable July 23, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $14,140.00. 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 August 27, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated September 9, 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 in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 31, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated September 9, 2020, 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 a continuing and significant events disclosure undertaking 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 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 Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. We hereby designate the Treasurer as the Compliance Officer under the continuing disclosure procedures. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds and the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. 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 agenda for the meeting, a copy of which is attached hereto, was posted on the bulletin board of the town at least 24 hours before the meeting in compliance with Article 7-2 of the Town Charter. 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, further suspended, supplemented or modified by the Executive Order of the Governor of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, §20 dated March 12, 2020. Chris Rohland moved this vote as read, Steve Darcy seconded the motion. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Grant permission as requested

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To grant permission as requested.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to grant permission as requested. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Accept the minutes of August 24, 2020 as written

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To accept the minutes of August 24, 2020 as written.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Chris Rohland moved, seconded by Steve Darcy, to accept the minutes of August 24, 2020 as written. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To adjourn the meeting.

Yes: Darcy, RohlandThe roll call does not list Michael G. Bradley.

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was 2:0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rohland – aye; Mr. Darcy – aye..” (Motion: Rohland, second: Darcy)

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

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