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March 6, 2021
29 recorded votes, 4 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
Review of Budget Related May 10, 2021 Special and Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
Recommend approval of Article 3
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 3. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 4: (Free Cash Transfer to Capital Stabilization)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 4. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
ARTICLE 5: (Free Cash Transfer to General Stabilization)
Recommend approval of Article 5
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 5.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 5. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 4-1-0(Mr. Crowley voted against).” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 6: (Adjustment: Community Preservation Fund Statutory Set-Aside)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 6. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 7: (Repurpose Monetary Article – Fire Dept Items, School Paving Projects)
Recommend approval of Article 7
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 7. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Add Article 8 to the Special Town Meeting warrant to repurpose the funds left over from prior years monetary articles
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board add Article 8 to the Special Town Meeting warrant to repurpose the funds left over from prior years monetary articles.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board add Article 8 to the Special Town Meeting warrant to repurpose the funds left over from prior years monetary articles. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Recommend approval of Article 1
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 1. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 2: (Transfer from Ambulance Receipts to General Fund)
Recommend approval of Article 2
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 2. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 3: (Appropriation: FY22 Operating Budget)
Recommend approval of Article 3
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 3. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 4: (Appropriation: FY22 Water Enterprise Fund)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 4.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 4. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 4-1-0(Mr. Crowley voted against).” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 5: (Appropriation: FY22 Sewer Enterprise Fund)
Recommend approval of Article 5
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 5. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 6: (Appropriation: FY22 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 6.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 6. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 4-1-0(Mr. Crowley voted against).” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 7: (Free Cash Appropriation: Capital and Other Items)
Recommend approval of Article 7
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 7. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 8: (Free Cash Transfer to Street Acceptance Account)
Recommend approval of Article 8
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 8. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 9: (Borrowing: Parks Projects)
Recommend Article 9 as to be determined
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend Article 9 as to be determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend Article 9 as to be determined. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 10: (Raise & Appropriate: Roads & Sidewalks)
Recommend approval of Article 10
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 10.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 10. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 11: (Free Cash Transfer: Town and School Building Repair and Maintenance)
Recommend approval of Article 11
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 11.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 11. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 12: (Borrowing: Urban Renewal Plan Implementation)
Recommend approval of Article 12
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 12. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 13: (Water Retained Earnings Transfer: Purchase Vehicle and Provide Grant Funds)
Recommend approval of Article 13
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 13. Mr. White seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
ARTICLE 14: (Appropriation: General Stabilization)
Recommend approval of Article 14
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 14.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 14. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 15: (Appropriation: OPEB Trust)
Recommend approval of Article 15
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 15.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 15. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 16: (Appropriation: Medway Day)
Recommend approval of Article 16
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 16.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 16. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 17: (Appropriation: Community Preservation Committee)
Recommend Article 17 as to be determined
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend Article 17 as to be determined.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend Article 17 as to be determined. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 18: (Revolving Funds –Authorize FY22 Spending Limits)
Recommend approval of Article 18
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 18. Mr. White seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: White)
ARTICLE 19: (Acquire Real Property – Evergreen Cemetery)
Recommend approval of Article 19
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 19. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
ARTICLE 20: (Amend General Bylaws – Stormwater)
Recommend approval of Article 20
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 20. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 6.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, Trindade, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 6. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 4-1-0(Mr. Crowley voted against).” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Recommend approval of Article 20
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board vote to recommend approval of Article 20. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
Adjourn
Mr. Foresto moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved to adjourn. Mr. D’Innocenzo seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: D’Innocenzo)
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