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Middleborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

February 11, 2019

22 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:

  • Allin Frawley stepped off the Board for an item (6:45 PM)
  • Allin Frawley stepped back onto the Board (7:04 PM.)
  • Diane Stewart stepped off the Board for an item
  • Diane Stewart stepped back onto the Board (8:45 PM)

Every vote, in order

Recommend favorable action on the Finance Committee FY '20 budget with a total of $4,890

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Finance Committee FY '20 budget with a total of $4,890

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Finance Committee FY '20 budget with a total of $4,890..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Recommend favorable action on the Selectmen FY '20 budget with a total of $76,104

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Selectmen FY '20 budget with a total of $76,104

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Selectmen FY '20 budget with a total of $76,104..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Recommend favorable action on the Town Manager FY '20 budget with a total of $244,860

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Town Manager FY '20 budget with a total of $244,860

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Town Manager FY '20 budget with a total of $244,860..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

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

Recommend favorable action on the Accountant FY '20 budget with a total of $156,807

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Accountant FY '20 budget with a total of $156,807

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Accountant FY '20 budget with a total of $156,807..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Recommend favorable action on the Assessors FY '20 budget with a total of $215,751

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Assessors FY '20 budget with a total of $215,751

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Assessors FY '20 budget with a total of $215,751..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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

Recommend favorable action on the Library FY '20 budget with a total of $722,308

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Library FY '20 budget with a total of $722,308

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Library FY '20 budget with a total of $722,308..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Recommend favorable action on the Law FY '20 budget with a total of $147,172

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend favorable action on the Law FY '20 budget with a total of $147,172

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Law FY '20 budget with a total of $147,172..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Enter into Executive Session at 6:45 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 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter into Executive Session at 6:45 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

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 Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 6:45 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: L. Dalpe – Yes, J. Knowlton - Yes, N. Rosenthal and D. Stewart – Yes..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the 2/4/19 minutes as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2/4/19 minutes as amended

From the minutes

“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2/4/19 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 2/16/19 & 2/23/19

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 2/16/19 & 2/23/19

From the minutes

“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 weeks ending 2/16/19 & 2/23/19..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Approve two One Day Beer & Wine Licenses for the Herring Run Festival Beer Garden to be held on April 13" and April 14" from 11 AM to 4 PM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve two One Day Beer & Wine Licenses for the Herring Run Festival Beer Garden to be held on April 13" and April 14" from 11 AM to 4 PM

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectman Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve two One Day Beer & Wine Licenses for the Herring Run Festival Beer Garden to be held on April 13" and April 14" from 11 AM to 4 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

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

Postpone action on the MCCAM Demo & Construction contract until the February 25" meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To postpone action on the MCCAM Demo & Construction contract until the February 25" meeting

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to postpone action on the MCCAM Demo & Construction contract until the February 25" meeting..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

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

Appoint the Special Auxiliary Police, Matron, Police Chaplain and Crossing Guards as requested by the Police Chief with a term to expire 1/31/2020 Discussion on Cease & Desist on 144 E. Grove Street

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint the Special Auxiliary Police, Matron, Police Chaplain and Crossing Guards as requested by the Police Chief with a term to expire 1/31/2020 Discussion on Cease & Desist on 144 E. Grove Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the Special Auxiliary Police, Matron, Police Chaplain and Crossing Guards as requested by the Police Chief with a term to expire 1/31/2020 Discussion on Cease & Desist on 144 E. Grove Street.” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

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

Vacate the Cease & Desist for 144 E. Grove Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To vacate the Cease & Desist for 144 E. Grove Street

Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, StewartNo: Knowlton, Rosenthal

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted, three in favor, two against (J. Knowlton and N. Rosenthal against), to vacate the Cease & Desist for 144 E. Grove Street..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing

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 close the hearing..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the Internet Only, Class II Application for Elmer Wing, property located at 161 E. Grove Street

Minutes, page 5

ApproveFailed · 2–2

To approve the Internet Only, Class II Application for Elmer Wing, property located at 161 E. Grove Street

The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. 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 Frawley, the Board voted two in favor, two against, to approve the Internet Only, Class II Application for Elmer Wing, property located at 161 E. Grove Street. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)

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

Authorize the Executive Assistant to pay the Utility Bills for the Oliver House, as they are received, out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Executive Assistant to pay the Utility Bills for the Oliver House, as they are received, out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Executive Assistant to pay the Utility Bills for the Oliver House, as they are received, out of the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

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

Pay Christy Parish in the amount of $768 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To pay Christy Parish in the amount of $768 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to pay Christy Parish in the amount of $768 to be paid from the Oliver Estate Revolving Fund..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

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

Utilize the remaining funds from the CPA Article to do the kitchen sink replacement project with a not to exceed amount of $2,000

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To utilize the remaining funds from the CPA Article to do the kitchen sink replacement project with a not to exceed amount of $2,000

Yes: Dalpe, Knowlton, Rosenthal, StewartNo: Frawley

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted four in favor, one against (A. Frawley) to utilize the remaining funds from the CPA Article to do the kitchen sink replacement project with a not to exceed amount of $2,000..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Knowlton)

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

Rescind the previous vote which was to hold on the contract and take action in two weeks

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To rescind the previous vote which was to hold on the contract and take action in two weeks

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to rescind the previous vote which was to hold on the contract and take action in two weeks..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)

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

Sign the Demo and Construction Contract with Howard Moquin & Sons for the MCCAM Media Center

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to sign the Demo and Construction Contract with Howard Moquin & Sons for the MCCAM Media Center

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to vote to sign the Demo and Construction Contract with Howard Moquin & Sons for the MCCAM Media Center..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)

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

Adjourn at 9:13 PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:13 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:13 PM..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

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

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