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February 24, 2020
34 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Allin Frawley, Neil Rosenthal, Diane Stewart
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Treasurer & Collector – Dept 145 in the amount of $576,136
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Treasurer & Collector – Dept 145 in the amount of $576,136
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Treasurer & Collector – Dept 145 in the amount of $576,136..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Debt Services – Dept 710 in the amount of $7,552,704
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Debt Services – Dept 710 in the amount of $7,552,704
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Debt Services – Dept 710 in the amount of $7,552,704..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Employee Benefits – Dept 710 in the amount of $18,466.642
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Employee Benefits – Dept 710 in the amount of $18,466.642
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Employee Benefits – Dept 710 in the amount of $18,466.642.” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Town Clerk – Dept 161 in the amount of $253,920
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Town Clerk – Dept 161 in the amount of $253,920
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Town Clerk – Dept 161 in the amount of $253,920..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Elections & Registration – Dept 162 in the amount of $109,397
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Elections & Registration – Dept 162 in the amount of $109,397
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Elections & Registration – Dept 162 in the amount of $109,397..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Conservation Commission – Dept. 171 in the amount of $185,882
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Conservation Commission – Dept. 171 in the amount of $185,882
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Conservation Commission – Dept. 171 in the amount of $185,882..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Office of Economic & Community Development – Dept 185 in the amount of $120,239
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Office of Economic & Community Development – Dept 185 in the amount of $120,239
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Office of Economic & Community Development – Dept 185 in the amount of $120,239..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Administrative Office Buildings – Dept 193 in the amount of $308,963
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Administrative Office Buildings – Dept 193 in the amount of $308,963
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Administrative Office Buildings – Dept 193 in the amount of $308,963..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Library – Dept 610 in the amount of $767,152
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Library – Dept 610 in the amount of $767,152
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Library – Dept 610 in the amount of $767,152..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if 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 Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if 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. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Frawley - Aye, N. Rosenthal – Aye and D. Stewart – Aye..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the February 3, 2020 minutes as presented
To approve the February 3, 2020 minutes as presented
Yes: Battistini, Frawley, Rosenthal, StewartAbstained: Dalpe
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Battistini and by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted four in favor, one abstention (L. Dalpe) to approve the February 3, 2020 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Battistini)
Approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as presented
To approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Fralwey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the February 10, 2020 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 2/29/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 2/29/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 2/29/2020..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the 2020 Weekday Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment and One Day Beer & Wine License dates for the Capeway Rovers as indicated
To approve the 2020 Weekday Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment and One Day Beer & Wine License dates for the Capeway Rovers as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2020 Weekday Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment and One Day Beer & Wine License dates for the Capeway Rovers as indicated..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Purchase a brick from the Town of Fall River for their Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall
To purchase a brick from the Town of Fall River for their Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to purchase a brick from the Town of Fall River for their Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Refer the proposed roadway layout for Elk Run to the Planning Board and schedule a Roadway Layout Hearing for four weeks out
To refer the proposed roadway layout for Elk Run to the Planning Board and schedule a Roadway Layout Hearing for four weeks out
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to refer the proposed roadway layout for Elk Run to the Planning Board and schedule a Roadway Layout Hearing for four weeks out..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Appoint Matthew Maher to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Matthew Maher to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Matthew Maher to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Appoint Joe Mandile as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Joe Mandile as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Joe Mandile as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Issue a Certificate of Recognition for Dorothy Pulsifer
To issue a Certificate of Recognition for Dorothy Pulsifer
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to issue a Certificate of Recognition for Dorothy Pulsifer..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
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To
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to.” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Approve the 2020-2021 Constable Reappointments as indicated with the provision that proof of taxes is complete and all necessary paperwork is turned into the Selectmen's Office
To approve the 2020-2021 Constable Reappointments as indicated with the provision that proof of taxes is complete and all necessary paperwork is turned into the Selectmen's Office
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2020-2021 Constable Reappointments as indicated with the provision that proof of taxes is complete and all necessary paperwork is turned into the Selectmen's Office..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Approve the Forget-Me-Not Drive Disabled American Vets Annual Fund Raising Event to be held on August 21° through August 23, 2020 as requested
To approve the Forget-Me-Not Drive Disabled American Vets Annual Fund Raising Event to be held on August 21° through August 23, 2020 as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Forget-Me-Not Drive Disabled American Vets Annual Fund Raising Event to be held on August 21° through August 23, 2020 as requested..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the 36 Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 27" and approved the route as indicated
To approve the 36 Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 27" and approved the route as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 36 Annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride to be held on June 27" and approved the route as indicated..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the request from the Rotary Cable Auction to be allowed to be aired in Lakeville the weekend of March 14 & 15", 2020 There is a brief discussion on MGL, Chapter 40, Section 21D
To approve the request from the Rotary Cable Auction to be allowed to be aired in Lakeville the weekend of March 14 & 15", 2020 There is a brief discussion on MGL, Chapter 40, Section 21D
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Frawley, StewartAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted four in favor, one abstention (N. Rosenthal) to approve the request from the Rotary Cable Auction to be allowed to be aired in Lakeville the weekend of March 14 & 15", 2020 There is a brief discussion on MGL, Chapter 40, Section 21D..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Draft a warrant article to change the term "Selectmen" to "SelectBoard"
To draft a warrant article to change the term "Selectmen" to "SelectBoard"
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Frawley, StewartNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen A. Frawley and seconded by Selectmen L. Dalpe, the Board voted four in favor, one against (N. Rosenthal) to draft a warrant article to change the term "Selectmen" to "SelectBoard"..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
Close the hearing and to approve the petition to place one pole, 64/304A and underground facilitates at the proposed Well Site off Plymouth Street
To close the hearing and to approve the petition to place one pole, 64/304A and underground facilitates at the proposed Well Site off Plymouth Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and to approve the petition to place one pole, 64/304A and underground facilitates at the proposed Well Site off Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Close the hearing and to approve the petition to place one pole, 35-1 and underground facilitates at #71 East Grove Street
To close the hearing and to approve the petition to place one pole, 35-1 and underground facilitates at #71 East Grove Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing and to approve the petition to place one pole, 35-1 and underground facilitates at #71 East Grove Street..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Accept the donation of Woody Perennials, Herbaceous Perennials and the Herb Garden for the Oliver Estate
To accept the donation of Woody Perennials, Herbaceous Perennials and the Herb Garden for the Oliver Estate
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to accept the donation of Woody Perennials, Herbaceous Perennials and the Herb Garden for the Oliver Estate..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the date of March 28, 2020 – Guided Tour from 6 PM to Midnight for D. Constantino
To approve the date of March 28, 2020 – Guided Tour from 6 PM to Midnight for D. Constantino
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the date of March 28, 2020 – Guided Tour from 6 PM to Midnight for D. Constantino..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the date of May 30, 2020 for A&XE's Ghost Hunters event from 12 PM to 12 AM with 20% overall sales to the Oliver House
To approve the date of May 30, 2020 for A&XE's Ghost Hunters event from 12 PM to 12 AM with 20% overall sales to the Oliver House
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the date of May 30, 2020 for A&XE's Ghost Hunters event from 12 PM to 12 AM with 20% overall sales to the Oliver House..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the date of June 13, 2020 for the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, Scott Porter and Stephanie Burke
To approve the date of June 13, 2020 for the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, Scott Porter and Stephanie Burke
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the date of June 13, 2020 for the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, Scott Porter and Stephanie Burke..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the date of July 18, 2020 for a Pro Night Event
To approve the date of July 18, 2020 for a Pro Night Event
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the date of July 18, 2020 for a Pro Night Event..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Approve the date of April 25, 2020 for Nick Groff and Ghost Finders
To approve the date of April 25, 2020 for Nick Groff and Ghost Finders
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen L. Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen A. Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the date of April 25, 2020 for Nick Groff and Ghost Finders..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)
Adjourn at 8:12 PM
To adjourn at 8:12 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:12 PM..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)
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