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July 13, 2020
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the 6/1/2020 minutes as amended
To approve the 6/1/2020 minutes as amended
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, RosenthalAbstained: Demers, Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/1/2020 minutes as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Abstain, M. Germain – Abstain and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 6/8/2020 minutes as presented
To approve the 6/8/2020 minutes as presented
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, RosenthalAbstained: Demers, Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/8/2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Abstain, M. Germain – Abstain and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 6/15/2020 minutes as amended
To approve the 6/15/2020 minutes as amended
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, RosenthalAbstained: Demers, Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/15/2020 minutes as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Abstain, M. Germain – Abstain and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the 6/22/2020 minutes as amended
To approve the 6/22/2020 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/22/2020 minutes as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 7/18/2020 & 7/25/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 7/18/2020 & 7/25/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 7/18/2020 & 7/25/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Appoint Mark Germain to the Capital Planning Committee as the Board of Selectmen's Representative
To appoint Mark Germain to the Capital Planning Committee as the Board of Selectmen's Representative
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Mark Germain to the Capital Planning Committee as the Board of Selectmen's Representative. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Appoint Nathan Demers as the Board of Health's representative to the CEHIC and it is further voted to appoint Arthur Battistini as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the CEHIC
To appoint Nathan Demers as the Board of Health's representative to the CEHIC and it is further voted to appoint Arthur Battistini as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the CEHIC
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to appoint Nathan Demers as the Board of Health's representative to the CEHIC and it is further voted to appoint Arthur Battistini as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the CEHIC Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Appoint Richard Young, Elizabeth (Betty) Wainwright and Wendy Wiksten to the Middleborough Counsel on Aging Board of Directors
To appoint Richard Young, Elizabeth (Betty) Wainwright and Wendy Wiksten to the Middleborough Counsel on Aging Board of Directors
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to appoint Richard Young, Elizabeth (Betty) Wainwright and Wendy Wiksten to the Middleborough Counsel on Aging Board of Directors. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant to be held on October 5, 2020 and to close the Warrant on August 14, 2020
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant to be held on October 5, 2020 and to close the Warrant on August 14, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant to be held on October 5, 2020 and to close the Warrant on August 14, 2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Paul Lazarovich and Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee each for a three year term to expire 6/30/2023
To appoint Paul Lazarovich and Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee each for a three year term to expire 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to appoint Paul Lazarovich and Robert Denise to the Permanent Cable Committee each for a three year term to expire 6/30/2023. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
NOT exercise its option to purchase on the Chapter 61A for the Summer Street property and sign the Decision of Town Option Change in Use of Classified Land
To NOT exercise its option to purchase on the Chapter 61A for the Summer Street property and sign the Decision of Town Option Change in Use of Classified Land
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to NOT exercise its option to purchase on the Chapter 61A for the Summer Street property and sign the Decision of Town Option Change in Use of Classified Land. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and move forward with Phase I of the potential Four Phase Plan, as shown in the Proposed Scope of Work and Order as presented by Greg Corbo, KP Law dated July 7, 2020
To approve and move forward with Phase I of the potential Four Phase Plan, as shown in the Proposed Scope of Work and Order as presented by Greg Corbo, KP Law dated July 7, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and second by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve and move forward with Phase I of the potential Four Phase Plan, as shown in the Proposed Scope of Work and Order as presented by Greg Corbo, KP Law dated July 7, 2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of...
At 8:00 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town and it is in regards to Farmer Et Al Brookside
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted at 8:00 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation that if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town and it is in regards to Farmer Et Al Brookside. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Certify that $33,000 from appropriated Town funds, approved through October, 2019 Town Meeting Article 12, will be used as a match to the Mass Cultural Council grant award of $20,000 for...
To certify that $33,000 from appropriated Town funds, approved through October, 2019 Town Meeting Article 12, will be used as a match to the Mass Cultural Council grant award of $20,000 for rehabilitation of the Oliver House and authorize the Chairman to sign
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to certify that $33,000 from appropriated Town funds, approved through October, 2019 Town Meeting Article 12, will be used as a match to the Mass Cultural Council grant award of $20,000 for rehabilitation of the Oliver House and authorize the Chairman to sign. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Accept the donations from the Oak Point Garden Club as presented
To accept the donations from the Oak Point Garden Club as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to accept the donations from the Oak Point Garden Club as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Approve the following dates for guided and public tours at the Oliver Estate to be conducted under the Governor's COVID-19 phased criteria and with the approval of the Town Manager and Facilities...
To approve the following dates for guided and public tours at the Oliver Estate to be conducted under the Governor's COVID-19 phased criteria and with the approval of the Town Manager and Facilities Manager, July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26; and October 3, 10, 24 and 31
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the following dates for guided and public tours at the Oliver Estate to be conducted under the Governor's COVID-19 phased criteria and with the approval of the Town Manager and Facilities Manager, July 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26; and October 3, 10, 24 and 31. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
At 9:00 PM to enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, the Board's Executive Assistant
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted at 9:00 PM to enter into Executive Session NOT to return to Open Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, the Board's Executive Assistant. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
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