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November 8, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris DiSilva, Justine St. John, Mike Stevens, David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg
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 Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens 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: 1 Summer Street and 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens 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: 1 Summer Street and 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Public Comments
Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
During discussion, the following items were clarified
Approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Vote not to recommend the residential exemption
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to vote not to recommend the residential exemption. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to vote not to recommend the residential exemption. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Vote not to recommend the small commercial exemption
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to vote not to recommend the small commercial exemption. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to vote not to recommend the small commercial exemption. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Close the public hearing at 7:56pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to close the public hearing at 7:56pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to close the public hearing at 7:56pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Approve the Reserve Fund Transfer Request as presented by the Fire Department for the completion of bi-directional amplifier installation for the Fowler School in the amount of $15,671
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer Request as presented by the Fire Department for the completion of bi-directional amplifier installation for the Fowler School in the amount of $15,671. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Reserve Fund Transfer Request as presented by the Fire Department for the completion of bi-directional amplifier installation for the Fowler School in the amount of $15,671. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Approve the contract with Gale Associates, Inc. for on-call planning and engineering consulting review services as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with Gale Associates, Inc. for on-call planning and engineering consulting review services as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with Gale Associates, Inc. for on-call planning and engineering consulting review services as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Approve the long-term twenty (20) year lease and power purchase agreements with Solect Energy for the installation, operation and ownership of a rooftop and carport solar photovoltaic array to be...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the long-term twenty (20) year lease and power purchase agreements with Solect Energy for the installation, operation and ownership of a rooftop and carport solar photovoltaic array to be installed at Maynard High School, 3 Tiger Drive, and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the long-term twenty (20) year lease and power purchase agreements with Solect Energy for the installation, operation and ownership of a rooftop and carport solar photovoltaic array to be installed at Maynard High School, 3 Tiger Drive, and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: DiSilva)
Approve the contract with Daniels Asphalt Serviced, Inc. for the 2023 Fall Paving Projects in the amount of $220,625.00, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the contract with Daniels Asphalt Serviced, Inc. for the 2023 Fall Paving Projects in the amount of $220,625.00, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the contract with Daniels Asphalt Serviced, Inc. for the 2023 Fall Paving Projects in the amount of $220,625.00, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Approve the contract with R. H. White for Field Street drainage improvements in the amount of $53,950.00
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with R. H. White for Field Street drainage improvements in the amount of $53,950.00. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the contract with R. H. White for Field Street drainage improvements in the amount of $53,950.00. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Approve Change Order 3 (PCO 007, PCO 009, PCO 010, PCO 011, PCO 012, PCO 013, and PCO 015) with Winston Builders Corporation for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 Construction...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve Change Order 3 (PCO 007, PCO 009, PCO 010, PCO 011, PCO 012, PCO 013, and PCO 015) with Winston Builders Corporation for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 Construction Contract (#1376) in the amount of $95,430 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve Change Order 3 (PCO 007, PCO 009, PCO 010, PCO 011, PCO 012, PCO 013, and PCO 015) with Winston Builders Corporation for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 Construction Contract (#1376) in the amount of $95,430 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Approve Change Order 4 (PCO 005 & PCO 006) with The Associated Construction Company for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 1 Construction Contract (#1361) in the amount of...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Change Order 4 (PCO 005 & PCO 006) with The Associated Construction Company for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 1 Construction Contract (#1361) in the amount of $20,902.60 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Change Order 4 (PCO 005 & PCO 006) with The Associated Construction Company for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 1 Construction Contract (#1361) in the amount of $20,902.60 as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of October 18, 2023 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept and approve the meeting minutes of October 18, 2023 as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures of approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to accept and approve the meeting minutes of October 18, 2023 as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures of approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 9:33pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg seconded by Mr. Gavin to adjourn the meeting at 9:33pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
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