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Middleborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

February 4, 2019

13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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 (7:58 AM)
  • Diane Stewart stepped back onto the Board (8:02 PM)
  • Allin Frawley stepped off the Board for an item (8:02 PM)
  • Allin Frawley stepped back onto the Board (8:10 PM)
  • Diane Stewart stepped off the Board for an item (8:30 PM)
  • Diane Stewart stepped back onto the Board (8:35 PM)

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session at 6:46 PM, to return to Open Session, with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session at 6:46 PM, to return to Open Session, with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 6:46 PM, to return to Open Session, with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Polled vote: A. Frawley - Yes, L. Dalpe – Yes, J. Knowlton - Yes, N. Rosenthal and D. Stewart – Yes..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the 1/28/19 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 1/28/19 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 1/28/19 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 2/9/19

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 2/9/19

From the minutes

“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 2/9/19..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Approve the Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Hidden Hemlock

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Hidden Hemlock

Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Rosenthal, StewartNo: Knowlton

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted, four in favor, one against (J. Knowlton) to approve the Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Hidden Hemlock..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)

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

Continue the Class II automobile Dealer's License "Internet Only" hearing for Elmer Wing, property located at 161 E. Grove Street to Monday, February 11, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To continue the Class II automobile Dealer's License "Internet Only" hearing for Elmer Wing, property located at 161 E. Grove Street to Monday, February 11, 2019 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 Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to continue the Class II automobile Dealer's License "Internet Only" hearing for Elmer Wing, property located at 161 E. Grove Street to Monday, February 11, 2019 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the documents provided by Mr. High and the emails in regarding to odor as provided by the Executive Assistant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the documents provided by Mr. High and the emails in regarding to odor as provided by the Executive Assistant

Allin Frawley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to accept the documents provided by Mr. High and the emails in regarding to odor as provided by the Executive Assistant..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing and take the matter under advisement

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing and take the matter under advisement

Allin Frawley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and take the matter under advisement..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Send a Cease & Desist for 144 E. Grove Street, Assessors Map 065, Lot 4791

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a Cease & Desist for 144 E. Grove Street, Assessors Map 065, Lot 4791

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to send a Cease & Desist for 144 E. Grove Street, Assessors Map 065, Lot 4791..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)

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

Approve the 20" Annual Best Buddies Challenge to take place on June 1, 2019 and approve the route as indicated

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 20" Annual Best Buddies Challenge to take place on June 1, 2019 and approve the route as indicated

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 20" Annual Best Buddies Challenge to take place on June 1, 2019 and approve the route as indicated..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

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

Approve the charity bike ride event, the 4" Annual Tour de Créme – On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM and approve the route as indicated

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the charity bike ride event, the 4" Annual Tour de Créme – On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM and approve the route as indicated

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the charity bike ride event, the 4" Annual Tour de Créme – On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM and approve the route as indicated..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Approve the Fifth Annual Bat run 5k Road Race put on by the Jesse Heikkila Foundation for Sunday, September 5, 2019 starting at 10 AM and approve the route as indicated

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Fifth Annual Bat run 5k Road Race put on by the Jesse Heikkila Foundation for Sunday, September 5, 2019 starting at 10 AM and approve the route as indicated

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 Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Fifth Annual Bat run 5k Road Race put on by the Jesse Heikkila Foundation for Sunday, September 5, 2019 starting at 10 AM and approve the route as indicated..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Knowlton)

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

Request the Comcast Engineering Department to make the switch to allow the MCCAM channel to be aired in Lakeville on Friday evening (3/22/19) before the auction (2/23/19 & 3/24/19) and then switch...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To request the Comcast Engineering Department to make the switch to allow the MCCAM channel to be aired in Lakeville on Friday evening (3/22/19) before the auction (2/23/19 & 3/24/19) and then switch back Monday morning (3/25/19) after the auction

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to request the Comcast Engineering Department to make the switch to allow the MCCAM channel to be aired in Lakeville on Friday evening (3/22/19) before the auction (2/23/19 & 3/24/19) and then switch back Monday morning (3/25/19) after the auction..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Knowlton)

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

Adjourn at 9:01 PM

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:01 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:01 PM..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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

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