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January 28, 2019
17 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 (7:30 PM)
- Diane Stewart stepped back onto the Board
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 contract negotiation that if done in an open meeting may have a...
To enter into Executive Session at 6:45 PM, to return to Open Session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to contract negotiation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart 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 contract negotiation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position. Polled vote: A. Frawley - Yes, L. Dalpe – Yes, J. Knowlton - Yes, N. Rosenthal and D. Stewart – Yes..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)
Approve the 8/6/18 minutes as presented
To approve the 8/6/18 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 8/6/18 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the 8/20/18 minutes as presented
To approve the 8/20/18 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 8/20/18 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the 1/14/19 minutes as amended
To approve the 1/14/19 minutes as amended
Yes: Frawley, Knowlton, Rosenthal, StewartAbstained: Dalpe
From the 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 1/14/19 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 2/2/19
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 2/2/19
From the minutes
“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 2/2/19..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
NOT exercise rights on the sale of the Chapter 61A property located at 182 Purchase Street
To NOT exercise rights on the sale of the Chapter 61A property located at 182 Purchase Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to NOT exercise rights on the sale of the Chapter 61A property located at 182 Purchase Street..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the cost for increased lighting in the downtown as indicated with an increased annual cost to the Town in the amount $458
To approve the cost for increased lighting in the downtown as indicated with an increased annual cost to the Town in the amount $458
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the cost for increased lighting in the downtown as indicated with an increased annual cost to the Town in the amount $458..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)
Approve a Common Victualler License for Abby's located at 561 Wareham Street
To approve a Common Victualler License for Abby's located at 561 Wareham Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Common Victualler License for Abby's located at 561 Wareham Street..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the race/walk for St. Vincent de Paul Society to be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10 AM and approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event
To approve the race/walk for St. Vincent de Paul Society to be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10 AM and approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the race/walk for St. Vincent de Paul Society to be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10 AM and approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the Triathlon put on by On Your Left Racing to be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 7:30 Am to 9:30 AM, approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the...
To approve the Triathlon put on by On Your Left Racing to be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 7:30 Am to 9:30 AM, approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Triathlon put on by On Your Left Racing to be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 7:30 Am to 9:30 AM, approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the 35" Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2019, approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event
To approve the 35" Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2019, approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 35" Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 29, 2019 and June 30, 2019, approve the route as requested and notify the Police and Fire Departments of the event..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Knowlton)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the Bartending Service of New England for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to be held on 1/26/19 from 5 pm to 10 pm
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the Bartending Service of New England for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to be held on 1/26/19 from 5 pm to 10 pm
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for the Bartending Service of New England for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to be held on 1/26/19 from 5 pm to 10 pm..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the use of Special Counsel, Attorney Richard Bowen for two upcoming Appellet Tax Board cases from the Assessors Office
To approve the use of Special Counsel, Attorney Richard Bowen for two upcoming Appellet Tax Board cases from the Assessors Office
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the use of Special Counsel, Attorney Richard Bowen for two upcoming Appellet Tax Board cases from the Assessors Office..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)
Continue the hearing for Elmer Wing, Class II Automobile Dealer's License "Internet Only" for property located at 161 E. Grove Street to Monday, February 4" at 7:30 PM
To continue the hearing for Elmer Wing, Class II Automobile Dealer's License "Internet Only" for property located at 161 E. Grove Street to Monday, February 4" at 7:30 PM
Diane Stewart had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing for Elmer Wing, Class II Automobile Dealer's License "Internet Only" for property located at 161 E. Grove Street to Monday, February 4" at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with SumCo Eco- Contracting, LLC for Phase One work at the Oliver Mill Park
To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with SumCo Eco- Contracting, LLC for Phase One work at the Oliver Mill Park
The minutes say "voted unanimously", but Diane Stewart had recused herself at 7:30 PM and the minutes do not record when she returned, so it is not clear whether four or five members voted. Only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with SumCo Eco- Contracting, LLC for Phase One work at the Oliver Mill Park..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Continue the Alenci Tenant Petition hearing to Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM
To continue the Alenci Tenant Petition hearing to Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Knowlton, RosenthalNo: Stewart
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted, four in favor one against (D. Stewart), to continue the Alenci Tenant Petition hearing to Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Adjourn at 7:55 PM
To adjourn at 7:55 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:55 PM..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)
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