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March 8, 2021
26 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
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Planning – Dept. 175 in the amount of $211,899
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Planning – Dept. 175 in the amount of $211,899
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Planning – Dept. 175 in the amount of $211,899. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Zoning – Dept. 176 in the amount of $35,967
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Zoning – Dept. 176 in the amount of $35,967
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Zoning – Dept. 176 in the amount of $35,967. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Building – Dept. 241 in the amount of $356,243
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Building – Dept. 241 in the amount of $356,243
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Building – Dept. 241 in the amount of $356,243. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Sealer of Weights & Measures – Dept. 244 in the amount of $7,913
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Sealer of Weights & Measures – Dept. 244 in the amount of $7,913
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Sealer of Weights & Measures – Dept. 244 in the amount of $7,913. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Animal Control – Dept 292 in the amount of $136,573
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Animal Control – Dept 292 in the amount of $136,573
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for Animal Control – Dept 292 in the amount of $136,573. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Health – Dept. 521 in the amount of $345,208
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Health – Dept. 521 in the amount of $345,208
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Health – Dept. 521 in the amount of $345,208. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Historical Commission – Dept. 691 in the amount of $1,600
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Historical Commission – Dept. 691 in the amount of $1,600
Yes: Dalpe, Demers, Germain, RosenthalAbstained: Battistini
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Historical Commission – Dept. 691 in the amount of $1,600. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Abstain, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Council on Aging – Dept. 541 in the amount of $889,026
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Council on Aging – Dept. 541 in the amount of $889,026
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Council on Aging – Dept. 541 in the amount of $889,026. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Veteran's – Dept. 543 in the amount of $647,457
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Veteran's – Dept. 543 in the amount of $647,457
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Veteran's – Dept. 543 in the amount of $647,457. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Park – Dept. 650 in the amount of $347,090
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Park – Dept. 650 in the amount of $347,090
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Dalpe and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the Park – Dept. 650 in the amount of $347,090. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Dalpe, second: Demers)
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 to discuss the Treasurer contract
The minutes say Allin Frawley seconded it, but Allin is not on the attendance list for this vote, so only the count is shown.
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 to discuss the Treasurer contract. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Dalpe)
Send a note of thanks from the Board and a copy of the letter submitted
To send a note of thanks from the Board and a copy of the letter submitted
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to send a note of thanks from the Board and a copy of the letter submitted. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS There is nothing announced..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Approve the minutes from the 3/1/2021 meeting as presented
To approve the minutes from the 3/1/2021 meeting as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the 3/1/2021 meeting as presented. 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 Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/13/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/13/2021
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 week ending 3/13/2021. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Put a placeholder on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the 2021 School Trip Reimbursement
To put a placeholder on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the 2021 School Trip Reimbursement
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to put a placeholder on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the 2021 School Trip Reimbursement. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Refer to the Planning Board the 2021 Floodplain Bylaw for a public hearing
To refer to the Planning Board the 2021 Floodplain Bylaw for a public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to refer to the Planning Board the 2021 Floodplain Bylaw for a public hearing. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the naming of the Four Corners at the intersection of center, Wareham, N. Main and S. Main Streets on behalf of Norman Record
To place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the naming of the Four Corners at the intersection of center, Wareham, N. Main and S. Main Streets on behalf of Norman Record
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the naming of the Four Corners at the intersection of center, Wareham, N. Main and S. Main Streets on behalf of Norman Record. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Appoint the Annual Election Officers for 2021 as indicated
To appoint the Annual Election Officers for 2021 as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to appoint the Annual Election Officers for 2021 as indicated. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye Police Chief, Joe Perkins, Fire Chief, Lance Benjamino and John Guifoil were present through zoom for the discussion..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Service Agreement with John Guilfoil Public Relations, LLC
To authorize the Chairman to sign the Service Agreement with John Guilfoil Public Relations, LLC
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Service Agreement with John Guilfoil Public Relations, LLC. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Continue the Second Hand Dealer License Hearing for Michael Ferrier, Massgrailz Vintage to Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM
To continue the Second Hand Dealer License Hearing for Michael Ferrier, Massgrailz Vintage to Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Yes: Battistini, Dalpe, Demers, GermainAbstained: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to continue the Second Hand Dealer License Hearing for Michael Ferrier, Massgrailz Vintage to Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Abstain.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, 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: Demers)
Approve the Class II Dealers License for Robert Abdo, J and J Car Care, 760 Center Street and grant the request to have seven vehicles to display for sale property located at Assessors Map 50M,...
To approve the Class II Dealers License for Robert Abdo, J and J Car Care, 760 Center Street and grant the request to have seven vehicles to display for sale property located at Assessors Map 50M, Lot 4914
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the Class II Dealers License for Robert Abdo, J and J Car Care, 760 Center Street and grant the request to have seven vehicles to display for sale property located at Assessors Map 50M, Lot 4914. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Close the hearing
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)
Approve the Class II Dealers License for Naji Khoury, Gas Depot & Service, 5 Station Street and grant the request to have five vehicles to display for sale property located at Assessors Map 50N,...
To approve the Class II Dealers License for Naji Khoury, Gas Depot & Service, 5 Station Street and grant the request to have five vehicles to display for sale property located at Assessors Map 50N, Lot 5916
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the Class II Dealers License for Naji Khoury, Gas Depot & Service, 5 Station Street and grant the request to have five vehicles to display for sale property located at Assessors Map 50N, Lot 5916. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Continue the WRPD hearing for Nyles Zager, Zenith Consulting Engineers for property located at 69 Plymouth Street, Assessors Map 019, Lot 2053 to Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:30 PM
To continue the WRPD hearing for Nyles Zager, Zenith Consulting Engineers for property located at 69 Plymouth Street, Assessors Map 019, Lot 2053 to Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to continue the WRPD hearing for Nyles Zager, Zenith Consulting Engineers for property located at 69 Plymouth Street, Assessors Map 019, Lot 2053 to Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 8:27 PM
To adjourn at 8:27 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:27 PM. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
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