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Middleborough Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

December 14, 2020

27 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Arthur Battistini, Leilani Dalpe, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the 11/16/2020 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 11/16/2020 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 11/16/2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the 11/23/2020 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 11/23/2020 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 11/23/2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the 11/30/2020 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 11/30/2020 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the 11/30/2020 minutes as presented. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)

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

Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 12/19/2020 and 12/26/2020

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 12/19/2020 and 12/26/2020

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for weeks ending 12/19/2020 and 12/26/2020. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Rolling Releaf– 370 Wareham Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Rolling Releaf– 370 Wareham Street

Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Germain, RosenthalNo: Demers

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Rolling Releaf– 370 Wareham Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Nay, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

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

Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Wise Man Genetics – 370 Wareham Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Wise Man Genetics – 370 Wareham Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Wise Man Genetics – 370 Wareham Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to close the hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Approve the petition filed to place two new poles on Vernon Street to supply power to the existing barn as indicated

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the petition filed to place two new poles on Vernon Street to supply power to the existing barn as indicated

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the petition filed to place two new poles on Vernon Street to supply power to the existing barn as indicated. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)

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

Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Your Green Package & Courier Service – 370 Wareham Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Your Green Package & Courier Service – 370 Wareham Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Your Green Package & Courier Service – 370 Wareham Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to close the hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the application for the Class II Dealer's License for Tiffony Cesero, TC Auto Sales for property located at 491 Wareham Street, with a limit of ten vehicles for sale at any one time and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for the Class II Dealer's License for Tiffony Cesero, TC Auto Sales for property located at 491 Wareham Street, with a limit of ten vehicles for sale at any one time and operating hours of Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM and closed on Sunday's

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the application for the Class II Dealer's License for Tiffony Cesero, TC Auto Sales for property located at 491 Wareham Street, with a limit of ten vehicles for sale at any one time and operating hours of Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM and closed on Sunday's. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Bean Collective, LLC – 370 Wareham Street for full delivery with inventory

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Bean Collective, LLC – 370 Wareham Street for full delivery with inventory

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with Bean Collective, LLC – 370 Wareham Street for full delivery with inventory. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Class I, Class II & Class II] Automobile Licensing Allison Ferreira, Town Clerk, was present through Zoom for the discussion of the Automobile Dealer Licensing and the Taxi Livery Service..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

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

Approve the 2021 Class I, Class II and Class III renewals for automobiles as presented with the exception of J&J Car Sales and Gas Depot and contingent upon the completion of the verification of...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the 2021 Class I, Class II and Class III renewals for automobiles as presented with the exception of J&J Car Sales and Gas Depot and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

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 Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Class I, Class II and Class III renewals for automobiles as presented with the exception of J&J Car Sales and Gas Depot and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Approve the 2021 Taxi Livery Service as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the 2021 Taxi Livery Service as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.

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 2021 Taxi Livery Service as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Approve the 2021 Automatic Amusement Device License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2021 Automatic Amusement Device License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

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 2021 Automatic Amusement Device License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Approve the 2021 Weekday Entertainment License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2021 Weekday Entertainment License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Weekday Entertainment License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Approve the 2021 Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2021 Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Sunday Entertainment License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)

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

Approve the 2021 Liquor License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the 2021 Liquor License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork

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 Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the 2021 Liquor License Renewals as presented and contingent upon the completion of the verification of outstanding taxes and the required renewal paperwork..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)

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

Approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Edgeway Homeowners Association

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Edgeway Homeowners Association

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 Demers, the Board voted to approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Edgeway Homeowners Association. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

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

Approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Hillcrest Mobile Home Park

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Hillcrest Mobile Home Park

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Hillcrest Mobile Home Park. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Home Town America Oak Point I LLC

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Home Town America Oak Point I LLC

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted to approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Home Town America Oak Point I LLC. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)

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

Approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Home Town America Oak Point II LLC

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Home Town America Oak Point II LLC

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to approve the Application for License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Home Town America Oak Point II LLC. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

NOT exercise its right of first refusal on the land classified as Chapter 61A, shown on Assessors Map 023, Lot 3653 located on Precinct Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To NOT exercise its right of first refusal on the land classified as Chapter 61A, shown on Assessors Map 023, Lot 3653 located on Precinct Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to NOT exercise its right of first refusal on the land classified as Chapter 61A, shown on Assessors Map 023, Lot 3653 located on Precinct Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

NOT exercise its rights of first refusal on the land classified as Chapter 61A shown on Assessors Map 104, Lot 295 located on Beach Street

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To NOT exercise its rights of first refusal on the land classified as Chapter 61A shown on Assessors Map 104, Lot 295 located on Beach Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to NOT exercise its rights of first refusal on the land classified as Chapter 61A shown on Assessors Map 104, Lot 295 located on Beach Street. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Move forward with notifying Plymouth County that the Town is interested in participating and will request the funding for it at the Town's Special Town Meeting held in April

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move forward with notifying Plymouth County that the Town is interested in participating and will request the funding for it at the Town's Special Town Meeting held in April

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to move forward with notifying Plymouth County that the Town is interested in participating and will request the funding for it at the Town's Special Town Meeting held in April. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)

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

Award the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SRSG) DPW Service Awards as presented and effective 2/1/2021 through 1/31/2022

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To award the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SRSG) DPW Service Awards as presented and effective 2/1/2021 through 1/31/2022

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectman Battistini, the Board voted to award the Southeastern Regional Services Group (SRSG) DPW Service Awards as presented and effective 2/1/2021 through 1/31/2022. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)

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Adjourn at 9:00 PM

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:00 PM

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:00 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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