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August 20, 2018
21 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM, to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM, to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM, to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position. Polled vote: A. Frawley - Yes, L. Dalpe - Yes, J. Knowlton - Yes, N. Rosenthal and D. Stewart – Yes..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the 07/17/18 minutes as presented
To approve the 07/17/18 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart the Board voted unanimously to approve the 07/17/18 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the 07/17/18 Joint Planning Board Meeting Minutes as presented
To approve the 07/17/18 Joint Planning Board Meeting Minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 07/17/18 Joint Planning Board Meeting Minutes as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 8/25/18 and 09/01/18
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 8/25/18 and 09/01/18
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 8/25/18 and 09/01/18..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Not hold a simultaneous Town and State Election at the same time as it relates to the marijuana bylaws
To not hold a simultaneous Town and State Election at the same time as it relates to the marijuana bylaws
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to not hold a simultaneous Town and State Election at the same time as it relates to the marijuana bylaws..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Appoint William Miller to the Agricultural Commission for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2021
To appoint William Miller to the Agricultural Commission for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to appoint William Miller to the Agricultural Commission for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Appoint the following people for a one year term effective from 7/1/18 through 6/30/19, Fence Viewer – Robert Whalen, Tree Warden – Chris Peck, Mother Superintendent – Chris Peck, Forest Fire...
To appoint the following people for a one year term effective from 7/1/18 through 6/30/19, Fence Viewer – Robert Whalen, Tree Warden – Chris Peck, Mother Superintendent – Chris Peck, Forest Fire Warden – Lance Benjamino, Alternate Wiring Inspector – Mike Bell, Alternate Plumbing Inspector – Dennis Driscoll, Town Counsel – Dan Murray and Veteran's Agent – Jason Cox
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following people for a one year term effective from 7/1/18 through 6/30/19, Fence Viewer – Robert Whalen, Tree Warden – Chris Peck, Mother Superintendent – Chris Peck, Forest Fire Warden – Lance Benjamino, Alternate Wiring Inspector – Mike Bell, Alternate Plumbing Inspector – Dennis Driscoll, Town Counsel – Dan Murray and Veteran's Agent – Jason Cox..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Appoint Tyler Silva and Brian Wiksten, both of Middleborough, to the rank of Patrolman, effective September 4, 2018
To appoint Tyler Silva and Brian Wiksten, both of Middleborough, to the rank of Patrolman, effective September 4, 2018
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Tyler Silva and Brian Wiksten, both of Middleborough, to the rank of Patrolman, effective September 4, 2018..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Appoint Andrew LeFebvre, of Middleborough, to the rank of Patrolman, effective September 10, 2018
To appoint Andrew LeFebvre, of Middleborough, to the rank of Patrolman, effective September 10, 2018
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted to appoint Andrew LeFebvre, of Middleborough, to the rank of Patrolman, effective September 10, 2018..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Forward the two proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation
To forward the two proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to forward the two proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)
Declare all items surplus as presented by the Information Technology Department on the letter to the Board dated August 16, 2018
To declare all items surplus as presented by the Information Technology Department on the letter to the Board dated August 16, 2018
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to declare all items surplus as presented by the Information Technology Department on the letter to the Board dated August 16, 2018..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)
Rescind the vote to forward the two proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation
To rescind the vote to forward the two proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to rescind the vote to forward the two proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)
Forward the revised with new language adding a new overlay district CBD Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation
To forward the revised with new language adding a new overlay district CBD Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to forward the revised with new language adding a new overlay district CBD Zoning Bylaw Changes on Recreational Marijuana to the Planning board to set a hearing and provide a recommendation..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)
Ask the Town Manager to look into the restriction changes to bylaws on Hazardous Buildings in Town
To ask the Town Manager to look into the restriction changes to bylaws on Hazardous Buildings in Town
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to ask the Town Manager to look into the restriction changes to bylaws on Hazardous Buildings in Town..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)
Approve the proposed Middleborough Board of Health Fees as presented
To approve the proposed Middleborough Board of Health Fees as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed Middleborough Board of Health Fees as presented.” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Approve the Increase in Health Department Fees as presented
To approve the Increase in Health Department Fees as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed Middleborough Board of Health Fees as presented Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Increase in Health Department Fees as presented..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Ask Town Counsel if the Board can transfer the day to day management of the Oliver House to the Oliver Estate Advisory Committee
To ask Town Counsel if the Board can transfer the day to day management of the Oliver House to the Oliver Estate Advisory Committee
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted to ask Town Counsel if the Board can transfer the day to day management of the Oliver House to the Oliver Estate Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft a contract based on an intern for a "tour guide" to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund
To authorize the Town Manager to draft a contract based on an intern for a "tour guide" to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund
Yes: Dalpe, Knowlton, Rosenthal, StewartNo: Frawley
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted, four in favor, one against (A. Frawley) to authorize the Town Manager to draft a contract based on an intern for a "tour guide" to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)
Approve the payment to Christy Parrish in the amount of $844.50 for Ghost Tours to be paid out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund
To approve the payment to Christy Parrish in the amount of $844.50 for Ghost Tours to be paid out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the payment to Christy Parrish in the amount of $844.50 for Ghost Tours to be paid out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the reimbursement to Christy Parrish in the amount of $70 for a booth at the Ocean State ParaCon to be paid out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund
To approve the reimbursement to Christy Parrish in the amount of $70 for a booth at the Ocean State ParaCon to be paid out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the reimbursement to Christy Parrish in the amount of $70 for a booth at the Ocean State ParaCon to be paid out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Adjourn at 9:42 PM
To adjourn at 9:42 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:42 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
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