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December 18, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Includes a joint meeting with the Planning Board In Open Session. Votes there were taken together with the other board; only the Select Board members’ own roll-call votes are shown.
Present: John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, December 4, 2023 as presented
To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, December 4, 2023 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, December 4, 2023 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
The roll call in the town's text does not list Carol Sherman, who was on the attendance line, and no count can be read. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. ;;;=";til Roll Call Vote: SelectmanCotton, yes SelectmanO'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (second: O'Hara)
Send the letter in full support to the APCC proposal for Coasta.7 Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities
To send the letter in full support to the APCC proposal for Coasta.7 Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to send the letter in full support to the APCC proposal for Coasta.7 Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate the proposed National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on behalf of the Select Board
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate the proposed National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate the proposed National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on behalf of the Select Board. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the Historically correct names of the Ancient Burial Grounds with appropriate signage to identify these sites
To approve the Historically correct names of the Ancient Burial Grounds with appropriate signage to identify these sites
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Historically correct names of the Ancient Burial Grounds with appropriate signage to identify these sites. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Weeden)
Certify the hiring process of Firefighter/Paramedic Blake Wilson for appointment effective December 19, 2023
To certify the hiring process of Firefighter/Paramedic Blake Wilson for appointment effective December 19, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to certify the hiring process of Firefighter/Paramedic Blake Wilson for appointment effective December 19, 2023. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Accept the letter of resignation of Sam MacDonald from the Human Services Committee sending a letter of regret to Mr. MacDonald for his service
To accept the letter of resignation of Sam MacDonald from the Human Services Committee sending a letter of regret to Mr. MacDonald for his service
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the letter of resignation of Sam MacDonald from the Human Services Committee sending a letter of regret to Mr. MacDonald for his service. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Accept the resignation of Erin Copeland from the Sewer Commission sending a letter of gratitude to Ms. Copeland for her service
To accept the resignation of Erin Copeland from the Sewer Commission sending a letter of gratitude to Ms. Copeland for her service
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to accept the resignation of Erin Copeland from the Sewer Commission sending a letter of gratitude to Ms. Copeland for her service. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden)
Reappoint Gary Shuman to the Barnstable County HOME Advisory Counsel from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2027
To reappoint Gary Shuman to the Barnstable County HOME Advisory Counsel from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to reappoint Gary Shuman to the Barnstable County HOME Advisory Counsel from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2027. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Adjourn at 7:35 p.m
To adjourn at 7:35 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Wyman-Colombo)
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