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Marshfield Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

March 22, 2021

43 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Michael G. Bradley arrived late

Every vote, in order

Open the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To open the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

From the minutes

“Mr. Rohland moved, seconded by Mr. Darcy, to open the meeting at 7:00 p.m. 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)

Declare the week of April 4 through April 10, 2021 as Library Week in the Town of Marshfield

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To declare the week of April 4 through April 10, 2021 as Library Week in the Town of Marshfield.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to declare the week of April 4 through April 10, 2021 as Library Week in the Town of Marshfield. 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 2 (PDF)

Declare these items as surplus for auction or destruction

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To declare these items as surplus for auction or destruction.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to declare these items as surplus for auction or destruction. 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 2 (PDF)

Approve the request to have a single screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from April 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, contingent on approval from the Police Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the request to have a single screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from April 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, contingent on approval from the Police Department.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to approve the request to have a single screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from April 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, contingent on approval from the Police Department. 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 3 (PDF)

Grant permission for a two screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds upon approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and contingent on approval from the Marshfield Police Department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant permission for a two screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds upon approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and contingent on approval from the Marshfield Police Department.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to grant permission for a two screen drive-in theatre at the Marshfield Fairgrounds upon approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and contingent on approval from the Marshfield Police Department. 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 3 (PDF)

Approve the debt refinancing with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the debt refinancing with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to approve the debt refinancing with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. 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 3 (PDF)

Approve this request for Harbormaster Michael DiMeo to use 17 military days off in advance of the new fiscal year

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve this request for Harbormaster Michael DiMeo to use 17 military days off in advance of the new fiscal year.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to approve this request for Harbormaster Michael DiMeo to use 17 military days off in advance of the new fiscal year. 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 3 (PDF)

Renew the commercial parking permit for beach parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew the commercial parking permit for beach parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to renew the commercial parking permit for beach parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound. 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 3 (PDF)

Accept this donation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept this donation.

From the minutes

“Mike Bradley thanked Eastern Bank for their support and generosity and moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland to accept this donation. 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 3 (PDF)

Accept this generous donation valued at $1683.02 from David Armstrong and Ryan Frasca

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept this generous donation valued at $1683.02 from David Armstrong and Ryan Frasca.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to accept this generous donation valued at $1683.02 from David Armstrong and Ryan Frasca. 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 3 (PDF)

Approve the closure of Haddad's Ocean Café through April 1, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the closure of Haddad's Ocean Café through April 1, 2021.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to approve the closure of Haddad's Ocean Café through April 1, 2021. 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 3 (PDF)

Appoint Kimberli Keith as the Town of Marshfield Selectmen's representative on the South Shore Community Council Board of Directors

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Kimberli Keith as the Town of Marshfield Selectmen's representative on the South Shore Community Council Board of Directors.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to appoint Kimberli Keith as the Town of Marshfield Selectmen's representative on the South Shore Community Council Board of Directors. 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 4 (PDF)

Appointment Meghan Enwright to the Community Preservation Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appointment Meghan Enwright to the Community Preservation Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to appointment Meghan Enwright to the Community Preservation Committee for the remainder of a three year term that expires on June 30, 2022. 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 4 (PDF)

Renew these fuel storage registrations

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renew these fuel storage registrations.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to renew these fuel storage registrations. 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 4 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 1 – to receive reports from Town Officers and Committees)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 4 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 2 – to set compensation for elected officials)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 4 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 3 – FY22 omnibus budget)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 4 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 4 – FY22 Capital budget)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 4 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 5 – revolving fund article)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 4 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 6 – Chapter 90 funds)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 7 – Marshfield Cable Television PEG Access services article)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 8 – vote to amend Zoning Bylaws Section 305-6)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 9– vote to amend Zoning Bylaws Section 305-5)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 10 – vote to amend Zoning Bylaws Section 305-5)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 11 – vote to amend Flood Plain Zoning Bylaw sections 15)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 12 – vote to amend Demolition Bylaw)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 13 – Community Preservation Fund article)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 14 – private road acceptance article)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 15 – vote to convey land to Conservation Commission)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (ATM Article 17 – vote to increase Town Moderator salary)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Not to support this article

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Not to support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, not to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 1 – unpaid bill article)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 2 – disbursement of funds article)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 3 – ballfields revolving fund article)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 5 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 4 – to close out and/or transfer unexpended funds)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 5 – to increase fine for Peddler License violations)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Not to support this article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Not to support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, not to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 7 – retained earnings offset)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 8 – additional funding for solid waste budget)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 9 – Rockwell Road easements)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Support this article (STM Article 10 – temporary outdoor seating article)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Not to support this article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Not to support this article.

From the minutes

“Michael Bradley moved, seconded by Christopher Rohland, not to support this article. 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 6 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

From the minutes

“Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Rohland, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 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 6 (PDF)

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