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January 2, 2024
8 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 Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator; and, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator; 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: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter Executive Session to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator; 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: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. 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 Consent Agenda Items A and B, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
During discussion, the following items were clarified
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 28, 2023, for public hearings
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg 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 28, 2023, for public hearings. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg 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 28, 2023, for public hearings. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Jerry Culbert - 2025
Appoint Mary Ann Bassett, Jerry Culbert, Jack MacKeen, Josh Morse, Deborah Roussell, and Daniel Shields to the Senior Center Committee for terms with staggered expirations up to June 30, 2026 as...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to appoint Mary Ann Bassett, Jerry Culbert, Jack MacKeen, Josh Morse, Deborah Roussell, and Daniel Shields to the Senior Center Committee for terms with staggered expirations up to June 30, 2026 as just dictated. 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 Ms. St. John to appoint Mary Ann Bassett, Jerry Culbert, Jack MacKeen, Josh Morse, Deborah Roussell, and Daniel Shields to the Senior Center Committee for terms with staggered expirations up to June 30, 2026 as just dictated. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Adopt the application policy and procedures for a Performance Recognition Program, per drafted memorandum, in preparation for the Annual Town Meeting, May 20, 2024
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adopt the application policy and procedures for a Performance Recognition Program, per drafted memorandum, in preparation for the Annual Town Meeting, May 20, 2024. 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 adopt the application policy and procedures for a Performance Recognition Program, per drafted memorandum, in preparation for the Annual Town Meeting, May 20, 2024. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Stevens)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through D as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve Correspondences A through D as shown. Voted by roll call: 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 Correspondences A through D as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Reschedule the currently scheduled March 5, 2024 meeting to the following evening, March 6, 2024 for 7:00pm
A motion was made by David Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to reschedule the currently scheduled March 5, 2024 meeting to the following evening, March 6, 2024 for 7:00pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by David Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to reschedule the currently scheduled March 5, 2024 meeting to the following evening, March 6, 2024 for 7:00pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 8:38pm. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:38pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
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