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September 28, 2020
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Nathan Demers stepped off the Board for an item (8:35 PM)
Every vote, in order
Approve the 8/31/2020 minutes as amended
To approve the 8/31/2020 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the 8/31/2020 minutes as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 10/3/2020
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 10/3/2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 10/3/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Get clarification from Town Counsel regarding having a quorum of three members of the Board of Selectmen on the Tourism Committee
To get clarification from Town Counsel regarding having a quorum of three members of the Board of Selectmen on the Tourism Committee
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to get clarification from Town Counsel regarding having a quorum of three members of the Board of Selectmen on the Tourism Committee. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Approve and sign an Agreement between Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and the Town of Middleborough for Wastewater Services as indicated
To approve and sign an Agreement between Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and the Town of Middleborough for Wastewater Services as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve and sign an Agreement between Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and the Town of Middleborough for Wastewater Services as indicated. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Review Article 22 – Reduce, Recycle & Reuse Committee – Vote Recommendation Jeff Stevens, Reduce, Recycle & Recuse Committee Member was present through Zoom for the discussion..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 22
To recommend favorable action on Article 22
Yes: Dalpe, Demers, RosenthalNo: Battistini, Germain
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 22. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Nay, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Nay and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Not exercise its Right of First Refusal on the Rocky Meadow property, Assessors Map 44, Lot 6036
To not exercise its Right of First Refusal on the Rocky Meadow property, Assessors Map 44, Lot 6036
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to not exercise its Right of First Refusal on the Rocky Meadow property, Assessors Map 44, Lot 6036. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Appoint Heather Montross to the Board of Library Trustees for a three year term to expire on June 20, 2023
To appoint Heather Montross to the Board of Library Trustees for a three year term to expire on June 20, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint Heather Montross to the Board of Library Trustees for a three year term to expire on June 20, 2023. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC/Harper Lane Brewery for an even to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC/Harper Lane Brewery for an even to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM
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 Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC/Harper Lane Brewery for an even to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM
From the minutes
“Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5 PM to 10 PM
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5 PM to 10 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Bogside Acres, LLC for an event to be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5 PM to 10 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Appoint Angelo J. Lapanna to the Charter Study Committee to fill the vacancy left by Emily Surette
To appoint Angelo J. Lapanna to the Charter Study Committee to fill the vacancy left by Emily Surette
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to appoint Angelo J. Lapanna to the Charter Study Committee to fill the vacancy left by Emily Surette. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Close the Pole Hearing
To close the Pole Hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to close the Pole Hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Approve the joint pole placement request for Murdock Street as requested
To approve the joint pole placement request for Murdock Street as requested
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the joint pole placement request for Murdock Street as requested. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Close the Elk Run Roadway Acceptance Hearing
To close the Elk Run Roadway Acceptance Hearing
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 Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to close the Elk Run Roadway Acceptance Hearing..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Approve the Roadway Acceptance Layout of Elk Run as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Elk Run on Elk Run Drive, prepared by Outback Engineering, Inc. dated January 29, 2020
To approve the Roadway Acceptance Layout of Elk Run as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Elk Run on Elk Run Drive, prepared by Outback Engineering, Inc. dated January 29, 2020
From the minutes
“Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the Roadway Acceptance Layout of Elk Run as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Elk Run on Elk Run Drive, prepared by Outback Engineering, Inc. dated January 29, 2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Recommend favorable action on Article 23
To recommend favorable action on Article 23
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 23. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Close the Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive Roadway Acceptance Hearing
To close the Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive Roadway Acceptance Hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to close the Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive Roadway Acceptance Hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
Approve the Roadway Acceptance Layout as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive, prepared by Outback Engineering, Inc. dated July 17, 2020
To approve the Roadway Acceptance Layout as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive, prepared by Outback Engineering, Inc. dated July 17, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the Roadway Acceptance Layout as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Stony Point Road and Pocksha Drive, prepared by Outback Engineering, Inc. dated July 17, 2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Recommend favorable action on Article 24
To recommend favorable action on Article 24
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to recommend favorable action on Article 24. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Authorize the hiring of KP Law, outside counsel, to advise the Finance Committee in responding to an Open Meeting Law Complaint
To authorize the hiring of KP Law, outside counsel, to advise the Finance Committee in responding to an Open Meeting Law Complaint
The roll call names Nathan Demers, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. Nathan Demers had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to authorize the hiring of KP Law, outside counsel, to advise the Finance Committee in responding to an Open Meeting Law Complaint. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Adjourn at 8:38 PM
To adjourn at 8:38 PM
The roll call names Nathan Demers, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. The minutes say Nathan Demers seconded it, but the minutes record that Nathan Demers stepped off the Board earlier and do not record a return. Nathan Demers had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:38 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain)
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