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November 15, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Swanberg, David Gavin, Justine St. John, Chris DiSilva
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to enter into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the consent agenda items as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Open the tax classification hearing
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to open the tax classification hearing. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to open the tax classification hearing. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29
A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
The minutes name the mover and seconder by first name only (“Justine” and “Chris”): Justine St. John and Chris DiSilva.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Vote no to the residential exemption
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to vote no to the residential exemption. Voted: Motion carried unanimously
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to vote no to the residential exemption. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Vote no to the small commercial exemption
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to vote no to the small commercial exemption. Voted: Motion carried unanimously
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to vote no to the small commercial exemption. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Close the public hearing at 7:38pm
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:38pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:38pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Submit a letter of endorsement to the Community Preservation Committee in support of an application to fund the replacement of the current Alumni Field bleachers
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to submit a letter of endorsement to the Community Preservation Committee in support of an application to fund the replacement of the current Alumni Field bleachers. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to submit a letter of endorsement to the Community Preservation Committee in support of an application to fund the replacement of the current Alumni Field bleachers. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the "house doctor" contract for design services with SOCOTEC for a term to expire June 21, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the "house doctor" contract for design services with SOCOTEC for a term to expire June 21, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the "house doctor" contract for design services with SOCOTEC for a term to expire June 21, 2025. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Approve the 2022 Green Communities Annual Final Grant report as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the 2022 Green Communities Annual Final Grant report as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the 2022 Green Communities Annual Final Grant report as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the temporary free parking at meters for 2 (two) hours from November 25 thru December 31, 2022
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the temporary free parking at meters for 2 (two) hours from November 25 thru December 31, 2022. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the temporary free parking at meters for 2 (two) hours from November 25 thru December 31, 2022. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Accept the correspondence item A as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the correspondence item A as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the correspondence item A as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of November 1, 2022 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of November 1, 2022 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of November 1, 2022 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
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