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May 21, 2018
18 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Allin Frawley, Leilani Dalpe, John Knowlton, Neil Rosenthal, Diane Stewart
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Diane Stewart stepped off the Board for an item (7:15 PM)
- Diane Stewart stepped back onto the Board (7:20 PM)
Every vote, in order
Approve the May 7, 2018 minutes as presented
To approve the May 7, 2018 minutes as presented
Yes: Frawley, Knowlton, Rosenthal, StewartAbstained: Dalpe
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted four in favor, one abstention (L. Dalpe) to approve the May 7, 2018 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 5/26/18 and 6/2/18
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 5/26/18 and 6/2/18
From the minutes
“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 5/26/18 and 6/2/18..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Sign the One Year Peg Access Agreement with Freetown and with the provision that Town Counsel review to include jurisdiction or location of court on the document
To sign the One Year Peg Access Agreement with Freetown and with the provision that Town Counsel review to include jurisdiction or location of court on the document
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to sign the One Year Peg Access Agreement with Freetown and with the provision that Town Counsel review to include jurisdiction or location of court on the document..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)
Take the agenda out of order and move to the Hearing – Board of Health on the 30-minute Perc Regulation
To take the agenda out of order and move to the Hearing – Board of Health on the 30-minute Perc Regulation
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted three in favor and two against, to take the agenda out of order and move to the Hearing – Board of Health on the 30-minute Perc Regulation..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Keep it the 30 minute per inch percolation requirement as recommended by Robert Buker, Health Agent
To keep it the 30 minute per inch percolation requirement as recommended by Robert Buker, Health Agent
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to keep it the 30 minute per inch percolation requirement as recommended by Robert Buker, Health Agent..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Issue Cease & Desist letters to the two Earth Removal projects
To issue Cease & Desist letters to the two Earth Removal projects
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to issue Cease & Desist letters to the two Earth Removal projects..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Knowlton)
Appoint the following individuals to the IMA Working Group: John Knowlton, Brian Giovanoni, Mike Bumpus and Jack Healey
To appoint the following individuals to the IMA Working Group: John Knowlton, Brian Giovanoni, Mike Bumpus and Jack Healey
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS (continued) Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following individuals to the IMA Working Group: John Knowlton, Brian Giovanoni, Mike Bumpus and Jack Healey..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Kaitlyn Terrizzi and Rebecca Gross to the Agricultural Commission for three year terms to expire on June 30, 2021
To appoint Kaitlyn Terrizzi and Rebecca Gross to the Agricultural Commission for three year terms to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Kaitlyn Terrizzi and Rebecca Gross to the Agricultural Commission for three year terms to expire on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Reappoint Maryanna Abren to the Board of Library Trustees for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2021
To reappoint Maryanna Abren to the Board of Library Trustees for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Maryanna Abren to the Board of Library Trustees for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Relieving Mr. Kahlil's water bill by adjusting the water charge to the lowest tier, reducing his bill by $1,400
Relieving Mr. Kahlil's water bill by adjusting the water charge to the lowest tier, reducing his bill by $1,400
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted one in favor and four against, relieving Mr. Kahlil's water bill by adjusting the water charge to the lowest tier, reducing his bill by $1,400. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)
Deny the request for abatement but allow for a payment plan to be set up with Mr. Kahlil with no further late fees charged
To deny the request for abatement but allow for a payment plan to be set up with Mr. Kahlil with no further late fees charged
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously, to deny the request for abatement but allow for a payment plan to be set up with Mr. Kahlil with no further late fees charged..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Use our Town Counsel for the Adult Use Recreational Marijuana bylaws
To use our Town Counsel for the Adult Use Recreational Marijuana bylaws
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted, two in favor and three against, to use our Town Counsel for the Adult Use Recreational Marijuana bylaws. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Hire KP Law to write an addendum for ARL Heathcare
To hire KP Law to write an addendum for ARL Heathcare
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to hire KP Law to write an addendum for ARL Heathcare..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Knowlton)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between MassDOT and the Town for replacement of Bridge Number C-04-004+M-18-025 Rochester Road over the Weweantic River
To authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between MassDOT and the Town for replacement of Bridge Number C-04-004+M-18-025 Rochester Road over the Weweantic River
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between MassDOT and the Town for replacement of Bridge Number C-04-004+M-18-025 Rochester Road over the Weweantic River..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Knowlton)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between MassDOT and the Town for reconstruction and related work on Wareham Street and Wood Street
To authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between MassDOT and the Town for reconstruction and related work on Wareham Street and Wood Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between MassDOT and the Town for reconstruction and related work on Wareham Street and Wood Street..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the Plumbing Contract for the Oliver House with a not to exceed amount of $16,100
To approve the Plumbing Contract for the Oliver House with a not to exceed amount of $16,100
From the minutes
“OLIVER ESTATE ITEMS Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Plumbing Contract for the Oliver House with a not to exceed amount of $16,100..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)
Adjourn at 10:32 PM
To adjourn at 10:32 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:32 PM..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Knowlton)
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