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January 22, 2018
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Allin Frawley, Leilani Dalpe, John Knowlton, Stephen McKinnon, Diane Stewart
Absent: None
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Enter into Executive Session to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigations it hat if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
At 6:48 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigations it hat if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen McKinnon, the Board voted at 6:48 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to open session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigations it hat if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position. Polled vote: A. Frawley - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, J. Knowlton - Aye, S. McKinnon - Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Stewart, second: McKinnon)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending January 20, 2018 and January 27, 2018
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending January 20, 2018 and January 27, 2018
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen McKinnon, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending January 20, 2018 and January 27, 2018..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: McKinnon)
The Board finds that the language in the January 9, 2018 email from Leilani Dalpe does violate the deliberation section of the Open Meeting law, specifically the expression of opinion on matters...
That the Board finds that the language in the January 9, 2018 email from Leilani Dalpe does violate the deliberation section of the Open Meeting law, specifically the expression of opinion on matters within the body's jurisdiction to a quorum of the public body; that Ms. Dalpe should retract the email statement in its entirety; that all members of the Board of Selectmen and Oliver Estate Advisory Committee shall review the Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Material Document form the Office of the Attorney General Dated October 2017, and return the acknowledgement form to the Town Clerk within two weeks form Tuesday January 23, 2018 which is February 6, 2018; and that the response shall be forwarded to Mr. Frawley and the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The count (2-2) does not add up to the 5 members the minutes show present, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted, two in favor, two against, that the Board finds that the language in the January 9, 2018 email from Leilani Dalpe does violate the deliberation section of the Open Meeting law, specifically the expression of opinion on matters within the body's jurisdiction to a quorum of the public body; that Ms. Dalpe should retract the email statement in its entirety; that all members of the Board of Selectmen and Oliver Estate Advisory Committee shall review the Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Material Document form the Office of the Attorney General Dated October 2017, and return the acknowledgement form to the Town Clerk within two weeks form Tuesday January 23, 2018 which is February 6, 2018; and that the response shall be forwarded to Mr. Frawley and the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Stewart)
Agree that there was an unintentional violation of the language in the January 9, 2018 email by Leilani Dalpe that does violate the deliberation section of the Open Meeting Law and that it will be...
To agree that there was an unintentional violation of the language in the January 9, 2018 email by Leilani Dalpe that does violate the deliberation section of the Open Meeting Law and that it will be corrected by making the email part of the Board's Correspondence as oppose to retracting it and that the Selectmen do the training for the Open Meeting Law
The count (3-1) does not add up to the 5 members the minutes show present, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted, three in favor and one against, to agree that there was an unintentional violation of the language in the January 9, 2018 email by Leilani Dalpe that does violate the deliberation section of the Open Meeting Law and that it will be corrected by making the email part of the Board's Correspondence as oppose to retracting it and that the Selectmen do the training for the Open Meeting Law.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Dalpe)
Coordinate a meeting with Senator Pacheco's Office, the Town's Legislative Delegation and surrounding Town's to see what the legal options are regarding the 'Middleboro Alternative' of the South...
To coordinate a meeting with Senator Pacheco's Office, the Town's Legislative Delegation and surrounding Town's to see what the legal options are regarding the 'Middleboro Alternative' of the South Coast Rail and Pilgrim Junction
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“At 7:40 PM Vice Chairman McKinnon turns the gavel over to Chairman Frawley Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted to coordinate a meeting with Senator Pacheco's Office, the Town's Legislative Delegation and surrounding Town's to see what the legal options are regarding the 'Middleboro Alternative' of the South Coast Rail and Pilgrim Junction..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Stewart)
Hold a public hearing on the Board of Health Regulation for Contaminated Soil on January 29, 2018
To hold a public hearing on the Board of Health Regulation for Contaminated Soil on January 29, 2018
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on the Board of Health Regulation for Contaminated Soil on January 29, 2018..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Stewart)
Appoint the Special – Auxiliary Police, Matron, Police.Chaplain and Crossing Guards as presented
To appoint the Special – Auxiliary Police, Matron, Police.Chaplain and Crossing Guards as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the Special – Auxiliary Police, Matron, Police.Chaplain and Crossing Guards as presented..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Stewart)
Have the Herring Fisheries Commission directs their request for funding to the Town Manager's Office so that an article can be placed on the Warrant in the amount of $2,500
To have the Herring Fisheries Commission directs their request for funding to the Town Manager's Office so that an article can be placed on the Warrant in the amount of $2,500
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to have the Herring Fisheries Commission directs their request for funding to the Town Manager's Office so that an article can be placed on the Warrant in the amount of $2,500..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)
Forward the Capital Expenditure Request from the Herring Fisheries Commission and for them to present a detailed plan for the requested $25,000
To forward the Capital Expenditure Request from the Herring Fisheries Commission and for them to present a detailed plan for the requested $25,000
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to forward the Capital Expenditure Request from the Herring Fisheries Commission and for them to present a detailed plan for the requested $25,000..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)
Have the Town Manager look at putting together an Article to move forward with this
To have the Town Manager look at putting together an Article to move forward with this
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to have the Town Manager look at putting together an Article to move forward with this..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)
Hold the Conservation Restriction paperwork on the Oliver Estate property so that the Oliver Estate Advisory Committee can review and vote on it
To hold the Conservation Restriction paperwork on the Oliver Estate property so that the Oliver Estate Advisory Committee can review and vote on it
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to hold the Conservation Restriction paperwork on the Oliver Estate property so that the Oliver Estate Advisory Committee can review and vote on it..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)
Move the Review of the Class I, Class II and Class IIJ Approvals/Discuss Prorating Fees to after the Hearings, Meetings and Licenses items
To move the Review of the Class I, Class II and Class IIJ Approvals/Discuss Prorating Fees to after the Hearings, Meetings and Licenses items
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to move the Review of the Class I, Class II and Class IIJ Approvals/Discuss Prorating Fees to after the Hearings, Meetings and Licenses items..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Dalpe)
Support the Home Rule Petition Request presented by Brother's Liquors and move forward with drafting/placing an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to move forward
To support the Home Rule Petition Request presented by Brother's Liquors and move forward with drafting/placing an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to move forward
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to support the Home Rule Petition Request presented by Brother's Liquors and move forward with drafting/placing an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to move forward..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)
Set the Pro-Rate of the Class I, Class II and Class III licensing is, if the approval is less than six months prior to the January renewal, than the fee will be $100 and if the approval is more...
To set the Pro-Rate of the Class I, Class II and Class III licensing is, if the approval is less than six months prior to the January renewal, than the fee will be $100 and if the approval is more than six months prior to the January renewal, than the full fee of $200 will be charged
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen McKinnon, the Board voted unanimously to set the Pro-Rate of the Class I, Class II and Class III licensing is, if the approval is less than six months prior to the January renewal, than the fee will be $100 and if the approval is more than six months prior to the January renewal, than the full fee of $200 will be charged..” (Motion: Stewart, second: McKinnon)
Approve the revised Oliver House Event Coordinator Contract as presented
To approve the revised Oliver House Event Coordinator Contract as presented
Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, McKinnon, StewartNo: Knowlton
From the minutes
“He noted that Ms. Parish has signed the contract that is before the Board. ° Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted four in favor, one against (J. Knowlton) to approve the revised Oliver House Event Coordinator Contract as presented..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Stewart)
Approve the "Scare your Sweetheart" event to be held at the Oliver House on Saturday, February 10" from 7-10 pm as requested by Kristy Parish, OE Event Coordinator
To approve the "Scare your Sweetheart" event to be held at the Oliver House on Saturday, February 10" from 7-10 pm as requested by Kristy Parish, OE Event Coordinator
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen McKinnon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the "Scare your Sweetheart" event to be held at the Oliver House on Saturday, February 10" from 7-10 pm as requested by Kristy Parish, OE Event Coordinator..” (Motion: Stewart, second: McKinnon)
Adjourn at 9:50 PM
To adjourn at 9:50 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:50 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
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