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Middleborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

March 9, 2020

26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Allin Frawley, Neil Rosenthal, Diane Stewart

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Support the Town Manager's recommended Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assessment, as shown in Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $2,368,770

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assessment, as shown in Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $2,368,770

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assessment, as shown in Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $2,368,770..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Rosenthal)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $3,532,992

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $3,532,992

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 Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $3,532,992..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Administration – Dept. 421 in the amount of $28,750

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Administration – Dept. 421 in the amount of $28,750

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 DPW Administration – Dept. 421 in the amount of $28,750..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Highway – Dept. 422 in the amount of $1,756,202

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Highway – Dept. 422 in the amount of $1,756,202

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 DPW Highway – Dept. 422 in the amount of $1,756,202..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Trees – Dept. 423 in the amount of $13,800

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for DPW Trees – Dept. 423 in the amount of $13,800

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 DPW Trees – Dept. 423 in the amount of $13,800..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Battistini)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise – Dept. 450 in the amount of $4,540,089

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Water Enterprise – Dept. 450 in the amount of $4,540,089

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 Water Enterprise – Dept. 450 in the amount of $4,540,089..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Sanitation Enterprise – Dept. 433 in the amount of $1,304,392

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Sanitation Enterprise – Dept. 433 in the amount of $1,304,392

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Sanitation Enterprise – Dept. 433 in the amount of $1,304,392..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Authoring the Wastewater Superintendent to refuse Waste Management's leachate, as of 3/10/2020, until their account is current or a negotiated payment is made with the Town

Minutes, page 2

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Authoring the Wastewater Superintendent to refuse Waste Management's leachate, as of 3/10/2020, until their account is current or a negotiated payment is made with the Town

The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted two in favor and three against authoring the Wastewater Superintendent to refuse Waste Management's leachate, as of 3/10/2020, until their account is current or a negotiated payment is made with the Town..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Waste Water Enterprise – Dept. 440 in the amount of $3,387,722

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Waste Water Enterprise – Dept. 440 in the amount of $3,387,722

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Waste Water Enterprise – Dept. 440 in the amount of $3,387,722..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Approve the January 27, 2020 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the January 27, 2020 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the January 27, 2020 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Approve the February 24, 2020 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the February 24, 2020 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the February 24, 2020 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Authorize the Chair or her designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 3/14/2020

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chair or her designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 3/14/2020

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chair or her designee to sign the Warrants for week ending 3/14/2020..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Approve the Annual Town Election April 4, 2020 Warrant as amended to correct a signature line

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Annual Town Election April 4, 2020 Warrant as amended to correct a signature line

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Annual Town Election April 4, 2020 Warrant as amended to correct a signature line..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Appoint Michael Solimini as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a five year term to expire on June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Michael Solimini as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a five year term to expire on June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Michael Solimini as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a five year term to expire on June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Approve a Flammable Storage License for Milena's Path Condominium Trust for property located at Milena's Path, Assessors Map 094, Lot 6277

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Flammable Storage License for Milena's Path Condominium Trust for property located at Milena's Path, Assessors Map 094, Lot 6277

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Flammable Storage License for Milena's Path Condominium Trust for property located at Milena's Path, Assessors Map 094, Lot 6277..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Approve the sale of $40,000,000 2% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes" of the Town dated March 17, 2020, and payable October 1, 2021, to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at par...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the sale of $40,000,000 2% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes" of the Town dated March 17, 2020, and payable October 1, 2021, to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $703,200; further voted, that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 26, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated March 4, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed approved and adopted; and, the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to executive and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by Bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time; and that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws; and that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be a

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the sale of $40,000,000 2% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes" of the Town dated March 17, 2020, and payable October 1, 2021, to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $703,200; further voted, that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 26, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated March 4, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed approved and adopted; and, the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to executive and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by Bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time; and that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws; and that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and executive and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Hold a discussion with the residents at the March 23, 2020 Selectmen's Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To hold a discussion with the residents at the March 23, 2020 Selectmen's Meeting

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to hold a discussion with the residents at the March 23, 2020 Selectmen's Meeting..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Continue the discussion with the Sachem Street Residents and SRPEDD to April 6, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the discussion with the Sachem Street Residents and SRPEDD to April 6, 2020 at 7:30 PM

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to continue the discussion with the Sachem Street Residents and SRPEDD to April 6, 2020 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Approve the SRPEDD 20 Technical Hour Allotment to be used on 3D Mapping for the Town

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the SRPEDD 20 Technical Hour Allotment to be used on 3D Mapping for the Town

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the SRPEDD 20 Technical Hour Allotment to be used on 3D Mapping for the Town..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Police – Dept. 210 in the amount of $5,227,433

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Police – Dept. 210 in the amount of $5,227,433

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 Police – Dept. 210 in the amount of $5,227,433..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School – Dept. 300 in the amount of $33,794,643

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School – Dept. 300 in the amount of $33,794,643

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 School – Dept. 300 in the amount of $33,794,643..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Miscellaneous – Dept. 899 in the amount of $921,000

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Miscellaneous – Dept. 899 in the amount of $921,000

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 School Transportation Miscellaneous – Dept. 899 in the amount of $921,000..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,470,000

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,470,000

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 School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,470,000..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for FY 2021 as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for FY 2021 as presented

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 FY 2021 as presented..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Approve Chris Andrade as the Back-Up Event Coordinator and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Chris Andrade as the Back-Up Event Coordinator and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve Chris Andrade as the Back-Up Event Coordinator and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement..” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Frawley)

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

Adjourn at 9:05 PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:05 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Dalpe, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:05 PM..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Dalpe)

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

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