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December 19, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: 115 Main Street, MacDonald Development, Inc; and, 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. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: 115 Main Street, MacDonald Development, Inc; and, 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: Gavin, second: John)
Approve a Proclamation honoring Mark A. Malcolm for his 25 years of service to the people of Maynard, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve a Proclamation honoring Mark A. Malcolm for his 25 years of service to the people of Maynard, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve a Proclamation honoring Mark A. Malcolm for his 25 years of service to the people of Maynard, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the use of Veterans Memorial Park & Naylor Court by the Maynard Cultural District Committee & Maynard Business Alliance for an ice sculpting demonstration on Saturday, January 27, 2024...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of Veterans Memorial Park & Naylor Court by the Maynard Cultural District Committee & Maynard Business Alliance for an ice sculpting demonstration on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9:00am to 7:00pm, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of Veterans Memorial Park & Naylor Court by the Maynard Cultural District Committee & Maynard Business Alliance for an ice sculpting demonstration on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9:00am to 7:00pm, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Refer the draft Zoning By-law amendments to the Planning Board as presented in the Planning Director's memo to the Town Administrator dated December 5, 2023, for public hearings
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to refer the draft Zoning By-law amendments to the Planning Board as presented in the Planning Director's memo to the Town Administrator dated December 5, 2023, for public hearings. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva was not present at that moment to vote).
Yes: Gavin, John, Stevens, SwanbergThe minutes say Chris DiSilva was not present for this vote (“Mr. DiSilva was not present at that moment to vote”), so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to refer the draft Zoning By-law amendments to the Planning Board as presented in the Planning Director's memo to the Town Administrator dated December 5, 2023, for public hearings. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva was not present at that moment to vote)..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Create a charge for the Maynard Senior Center Committee
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to create a charge for the Maynard Senior Center Committee. The Maynard "Senior Center Committee" is as an advisory body to the Select Board who will provide the Select Board with recommendations for a suitable Senior Center to be operated under the authority of the Maynard Council on Aging, and its duly appointed director and board. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to create a charge for the Maynard Senior Center Committee. The Maynard "Senior Center Committee" is as an advisory body to the Select Board who will provide the Select Board with recommendations for a suitable Senior Center to be operated under the authority of the Maynard Council on Aging, and its duly appointed director and board. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Authorize the Town Administrator to vote as the Select Board's designee for the Annual MIIA Members Business Meeting at the MMA Annual Business Meeting on January 20, 2024
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to vote as the Select Board's designee for the Annual MIIA Members Business Meeting at the MMA Annual Business Meeting on January 20, 2024. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to vote as the Select Board's designee for the Annual MIIA Members Business Meeting at the MMA Annual Business Meeting on January 20, 2024. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through C as shown
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve Correspondences A through C as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of December 5, 2023 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:39pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:39pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
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