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Middleborough Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting

March 5, 2018

20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Allin Frawley, Leilani Dalpe, John Knowlton, Stephen McKinnon, Diane Stewart

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session, to return to Open Session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To at 6:44 PM enter into Executive Session, to return to Open Session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted to at 6:44 PM enter into Executive Session, to return to Open Session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. Polled vote: A. Frawley - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, J. Knowlton - Aye, S. McKinnon – Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the payment to Protection One in the amount of $146.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment to Protection One in the amount of $146.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Protection One in the amount of $146.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment to Protection One in the amount of $146.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Protection One in the amount of $146.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the payment to Middleborough Gas & Electric in the amount of $50.93 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment to Middleborough Gas & Electric in the amount of $50.93 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Middleborough Gas & Electric in the amount of $50.93 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the payment to Middleborough Gas & Electric in the amount of $38.65 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment to Middleborough Gas & Electric in the amount of $38.65 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Middleborough Gas & Electric in the amount of $38.65 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the payment to Russ Frade in the amount of $125.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment to Russ Frade in the amount of $125.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Russ Frade in the amount of $125.00 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the payment to Standish Oil in the amount of $1,180.42 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment to Standish Oil in the amount of $1,180.42 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Standish Oil in the amount of $1,180.42 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the 1/02/18 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 1/02/18 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 1/02/18 minutes as presented..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/10/18

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/10/18

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/10/18..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the gift of a new countertop, cabinets and work station for the entrance to the Selectmen's Office within the Town Hall as a gift to the people of Middleborough

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the gift of a new countertop, cabinets and work station for the entrance to the Selectmen's Office within the Town Hall as a gift to the people of Middleborough

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to accept the gift of a new countertop, cabinets and work station for the entrance to the Selectmen's Office within the Town Hall as a gift to the people of Middleborough..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Schedule a discussion at 7:45 PM on Monday, March 19"" and ask that this be put on Social Media for input

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To schedule a discussion at 7:45 PM on Monday, March 19"" and ask that this be put on Social Media for input

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen McKinnon, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a discussion at 7:45 PM on Monday, March 19"" and ask that this be put on Social Media for input..” (Motion: Stewart, second: McKinnon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Draft a letter opposing the plan as presented and that we specifically state what we have issues with and any suggested mitigation

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To draft a letter opposing the plan as presented and that we specifically state what we have issues with and any suggested mitigation

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to draft a letter opposing the plan as presented and that we specifically state what we have issues with and any suggested mitigation..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Send a letter to our legislative delegation and Senator and ask them to join us in our comments

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To send a letter to our legislative delegation and Senator and ask them to join us in our comments

Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, McKinnon, StewartNo: Knowlton

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen McKinnon, the Board voted four in favor and one against (J. Knowlton) to send a letter to our legislative delegation and Senator and ask them to join us in our comments..” (Motion: Stewart, second: McKinnon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Close the Variance Request hearing for One Lot on Vernon Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To close the Variance Request hearing for One Lot on Vernon Street

Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Knowlton, McKinnonNo: Stewart

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted four in favor, one against (D. Stewart), to close the Variance Request hearing for One Lot on Vernon Street..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Deny the Variance Request for waiver, for property located as one Lot on Vernon Street

Minutes, page 6

DenyPassed · 4–0

To deny the Variance Request for waiver, for property located as one Lot on Vernon Street

Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Knowlton, McKinnonAbstained: Stewart

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted four in favor, one abstention (D. Stewart) to deny the Variance Request for waiver, for property located as one Lot on Vernon Street..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Set the date of April 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM to discuss the 30 minute perc regulation as the Board of Health

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To set the date of April 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM to discuss the 30 minute perc regulation as the Board of Health

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to set the date of April 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM to discuss the 30 minute perc regulation as the Board of Health..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Continue the hearing to April 2, 2018 at 7:25 PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing to April 2, 2018 at 7:25 PM

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to April 2, 2018 at 7:25 PM..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the hearing for the WRPD Special Permit for 1 lot, Plymouth Street

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing for the WRPD Special Permit for 1 lot, Plymouth Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing for the WRPD Special Permit for 1 lot, Plymouth Street..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The Board finds the proposed use: a

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

That the Board finds the proposed use: a

The minutes say only "Four in Favor" and do not say how the other members voted, so only that count is shown.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe the Board voted Four in Favor, that the Board finds the proposed use: a..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn at 10:54 PM

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 10:54 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen McKinnon and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:54 PM..” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Dalpe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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