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March 4, 2019
31 recorded votes, 6 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:
- Allin Frawley stepped off the Board for an item (7:36 PM)
- Allin Frawley stepped back onto the Board (7:50 PM)
Every vote, in order
Recommend favorable action on the Planning FY '20 budget with a total of $237,343
To recommend favorable action on the Planning FY '20 budget with a total of $237,343
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Planning FY '20 budget with a total of $237,343..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the Zoning FY '20 budget with a total of $35,176
To recommend favorable action on the Zoning FY '20 budget with a total of $35,176
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Zoning FY '20 budget with a total of $35,176..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Building Department budget with a total of $349,817
To recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Building Department budget with a total of $349,817.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board unanimously to recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Building Department budget with a total of $349,817..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the Sealer of Weights & Measures FY '20 budget in the amount of $7,608
To recommend favorable action on the Sealer of Weights & Measures FY '20 budget in the amount of $7,608
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 Frawley, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on the Sealer of Weights & Measures FY '20 budget in the amount of $7,608..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the Animal Control FY '20 budget with a total of $125,316
To approve the Animal Control FY '20 budget with a total of $125,316
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Animal Control FY '20 budget with a total of $125,316..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the Health Department FY '20 budget with a total of $344,985
To recommend favorable action on the Health Department FY '20 budget with a total of $344,985
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Health Department FY '20 budget with a total of $344,985..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the Historical Commission FY '20 budget with a total of $1,600
To recommend favorable action on the Historical Commission FY '20 budget with a total of $1,600
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Historical Commission FY '20 budget with a total of $1,600..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the 2/11/19 minutes as amended
To approve the 2/11/19 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2/11/19 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/9/19
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/9/19
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 week ending 3/9/19..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Treasurer & Collector budget with a total of $541,454
To recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Treasurer & Collector budget with a total of $541,454.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board unanimously to recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Treasurer & Collector budget with a total of $541,454..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Debt Budget with a total of $2,404,331
To recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Debt Budget with a total of $2,404,331.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board unanimously to recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Debt Budget with a total of $2,404,331..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Employee Fringe Benefit Budget with a total of $17,793,043
To recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Employee Fringe Benefit Budget with a total of $17,793,043.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board unanimously to recommend favorable action on the FY '20 Employee Fringe Benefit Budget with a total of $17,793,043..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven Point of Massachusetts for property located at 461 Wareham Street and include language for priority hiring of Middleborough...
To approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven Point of Massachusetts for property located at 461 Wareham Street and include language for priority hiring of Middleborough residents
Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Rosenthal, StewartNo: Knowlton
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted four in favor, one against (J. Knowlton) to approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven Point of Massachusetts for property located at 461 Wareham Street and include language for priority hiring of Middleborough residents..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
To determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
Allin Frawley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vote/Discuss Town Counsel Response to A Plus Waste Matter Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was supported when entered in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
To determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was supported when entered in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
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 Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was supported when entered in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was not supported when entered and/or is not supported now in that the Board did not have authority under General Laws, Chapter...
To determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was not supported when entered and/or is not supported now in that the Board did not have authority under General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 122 and 123 to prohibit introduction to the site of new materials not associated with the nuisance odor and its removal
Yes: Dalpe, Knowlton, RosenthalNo: StewartAllin Frawley 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 three in favor, one against (D. Stewart is against) to determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was not supported when entered and/or is not supported now in that the Board did not have authority under General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 122 and 123 to prohibit introduction to the site of new materials not associated with the nuisance odor and its removal..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Declare pieces of Library materials and shelving as surplus for the Library as requested
To declare pieces of Library materials and shelving as surplus for the Library as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to declare pieces of Library materials and shelving as surplus for the Library as requested..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the 13" Annual Patriot Half Triathlon scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 7 AM with athletes cycling on the roads of Middleborough between 8 AM and 12 PM and approve the route as...
To approve the 13" Annual Patriot Half Triathlon scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 7 AM with athletes cycling on the roads of Middleborough between 8 AM and 12 PM 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 13" Annual Patriot Half Triathlon scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 7 AM with athletes cycling on the roads of Middleborough between 8 AM and 12 PM and approve the route as indicated..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the 18" Annual Cranberry Tri-fest Olympic distance race for Sunday August 25, 2019 at 7:30 AM with the athletes cycling on the roads of Middleborough between 8 AM and 10 AM and approve the...
To approve the 18" Annual Cranberry Tri-fest Olympic distance race for Sunday August 25, 2019 at 7:30 AM with the athletes cycling on the roads of Middleborough between 8 AM and 10 AM 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 18" Annual Cranberry Tri-fest Olympic distance race for Sunday August 25, 2019 at 7:30 AM with the athletes cycling on the roads of Middleborough between 8 AM and 10 AM and approve the route as indicated..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the Road Race on May 18, 2019 for the YMCA and approve the route indicated
To approve the Road Race on May 18, 2019 for the YMCA and approve the route indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Road Race on May 18, 2019 for the YMCA and approve the route indicated..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Trivia Night Fundraiser in Memory of Tim Harnett to be held on March 30, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at 53 Oak Street
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Trivia Night Fundraiser in Memory of Tim Harnett to be held on March 30, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at 53 Oak Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Trivia Night Fundraiser in Memory of Tim Harnett to be held on March 30, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at 53 Oak Street..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Approve the Betterment for Jeffrey L. & Nancy A. Jarrett for property located at 640 Wareham Street in the amount of $17,500
To approve the Betterment for Jeffrey L. & Nancy A. Jarrett for property located at 640 Wareham Street in the amount of $17,500
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Betterment for Jeffrey L. & Nancy A. Jarrett for property located at 640 Wareham Street in the amount of $17,500..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Letter of Intent for Oliver Mill Park, Middleborough Preservation Restriction
To authorize the Chairman to sign the Letter of Intent for Oliver Mill Park, Middleborough Preservation Restriction
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 Letter of Intent for Oliver Mill Park, Middleborough Preservation Restriction..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Appoint the following candidates to the Council on Aging Board, Wally A. Glendye, Jr., CrissAnn Tortora and mark Leach all for three year terms to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint the following candidates to the Council on Aging Board, Wally A. Glendye, Jr., CrissAnn Tortora and mark Leach all for three year terms to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following candidates to the Council on Aging Board, Wally A. Glendye, Jr., CrissAnn Tortora and mark Leach all for three year terms to expire on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Submit to the Planning Board the Amendment to the Middleborough Zoning Map for review
To submit to the Planning Board the Amendment to the Middleborough Zoning Map for review
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to submit to the Planning Board the Amendment to the Middleborough Zoning Map for review..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Find that the proposed use
To find that the proposed use:
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawely, the Board voted unanimously to find that the proposed use:.” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the Council on Aging FY '20 budget in the amount of $806,659
To recommend favorable action on the Council on Aging FY '20 budget in the amount of $806,659
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 Frawley, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on the Council on Aging FY '20 budget in the amount of $806,659..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Approve the Veteran's FY '20 budget with a total of $638,722
To approve the Veteran's FY '20 budget with a total of $638,722
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Veteran's FY '20 budget with a total of $638,722..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Recommend favorable action on the Park Department FY '20 budget with a total of $323,999
To recommend favorable action on the Park Department FY '20 budget with a total of $323,999
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on the Park Department FY '20 budget with a total of $323,999..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)
Adjourn at 9:10 PM
To adjourn at 9:10 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:10 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
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