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February 16, 2021
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Glenn Trindade, Maryjane White, Richard D’Innocenzo, Dennis Crowley, John Foresto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: February 1, 2021
Approve the minutes February 1, 2021
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes February 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the minutes February 1, 2021. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman D’Innocenzo referenced on page 6 that he was absent so could not second the adjournment of the meeting. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
Applegate Road Street Acceptance: Applegate Road and Drainage Parcel (Deed) Permanent Utility and Access Easement at...
Accept a quitclaim deed from Ralph M. Costello, Trustee of the Cedar Trail Trust to the fee in Applegate Road containing 1.99 acres, more or less as shown on a plan entitled "Amended Definitive...
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to accept a quitclaim deed from Ralph M. Costello, Trustee of the Cedar Trail Trust to the fee in Applegate Road containing 1.99 acres, more or less as shown on a plan entitled "Amended Definitive Subdivision ’Applegate Farm’ Medway, Massachusetts", dated February 20, 2013, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., recorded in Plan Book 635, Page 26 in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds and the fee in a parcel of land off of Applegate Road, shown as "Parcel A", containing 1.11 acres, more or less, on said Plan.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to accept a quitclaim deed from Ralph M. Costello, Trustee of the Cedar Trail Trust to the fee in Applegate Road containing 1.99 acres, more or less as shown on a plan entitled "Amended Definitive Subdivision ’Applegate Farm’ Medway, Massachusetts", dated February 20, 2013, prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc., recorded in Plan Book 635, Page 26 in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds and the fee in a parcel of land off of Applegate Road, shown as "Parcel A", containing 1.11 acres, more or less, on said Plan. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Adopt and execute the Order of Taking as presented for a permanent utility and access easement on land located at 13 Applegate Road in connection with completing the layout and acceptance of...
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to adopt and execute the Order of Taking as presented for a permanent utility and access easement on land located at 13 Applegate Road in connection with completing the layout and acceptance of Applegate Road as a public way and to acquire utility and access easements associated therewith; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the taking; and further to authorize the Chair to execute all documents related to such taking, including notices to be sent to affected land owners and mortgagees.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to adopt and execute the Order of Taking as presented for a permanent utility and access easement on land located at 13 Applegate Road in connection with completing the layout and acceptance of Applegate Road as a public way and to acquire utility and access easements associated therewith; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the taking; and further to authorize the Chair to execute all documents related to such taking, including notices to be sent to affected land owners and mortgagees. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion: Water Treatment Facility Designer Recommendation
Approve the designer rankings of the Water Treatment Facility Committee and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate the contract
Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the designer rankings of the Water Treatment Facility Committee and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate the contract.
From the minutes
“Selectman D’Innocenzo moved that the Board approve the designer rankings of the Water Treatment Facility Committee and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate the contract. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if it was a unanimous vote. Selectman Foresto confirmed. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: D’Innocenzo, second: White)
Vote to Close May 10, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants
Close the May 10, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants
Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to close the May 10, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants.
From the minutes
“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to close the May 10, 2021 Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton stated the Selectmen were provided with a draft of the warrants as well as three additional articles for the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The Selectmen’s March 1st meeting will include the review of each article and he noted that recommendations are needed by the end of March. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session Under Reasons Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session Under Reasons Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body [Evergreen Cemetery] and Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel with no intention of returning to public session and the chair so declares [Contractual Discussion – Town Manager].
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session Under Reasons Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body [Evergreen Cemetery] and Exemption 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel with no intention of returning to public session and the chair so declares [Contractual Discussion – Town Manager]. Selectman White seconded. No discussion. It was so called by roll call: Crowley aye; D’Innocenzo aye; Foresto aye; Trindade aye; White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)
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