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March 22, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 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 Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assessment, as shown in Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $2,147,168
To support the Town Manager's recommended Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assessment, as shown in Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $2,147,168
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 Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assessment, as shown in Unclassified – Dept. 950 in the amount of $2,147,168. 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 Unclassified - 950 in the amount of $3,356,390
To support the Town Manager's recommended Unclassified - 950 in the amount of $3,356,390
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 Unclassified - 950 in the amount of $3,356,390. 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 School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,600,000
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,600,000
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,600,000. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Miscellaneous – Dept. 899 in the amount of $961,800
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Miscellaneous – Dept. 899 in the amount of $961,800
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School Transportation Contracted – Dept. 900 in the amount of $2,600,000. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye 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 School Transportation Miscellaneous – Dept. 899 in the amount of $961,800. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye S. Hickey reviewed the power point presentation that was presented to the School Committee with an overview of the School Department budget..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School – Dept. 300 in the amount of $34,894,643
To support the Town Manager's recommended budget for the School – Dept. 300 in the amount of $34,894,643
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 the School – Dept. 300 in the amount of $34,894,643..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
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 Fire Chief contract
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, 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 Fire Chief contract. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve the minutes from the 3/15/2021 meeting as amended
To approve the minutes from the 3/15/2021 meeting as amended
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the 3/15/2021 meeting as amended. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/27/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/27/2021
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 3/27/2021. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Close the WRPD hearing for 69 Plymouth Street
To close the WRPD hearing for 69 Plymouth Street
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 Battistini, the Board voted to close the WRPD hearing for 69 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Find that the proposed use: a
To find that the proposed use: a
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 Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)
The body go into Executive Session, to return to Open Session, pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a) (1), to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual, or...
That the body go into Executive Session, to return to Open Session, pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a) (1), to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual, or to discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual; as well under §21 (a) (7), to comply with the provisions of any general or special law, namely, G.L. c. 214, §1B and G.L. c. 6, §167 et seq. and implement regulations
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted that the body go into Executive Session, to return to Open Session, pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a) (1), to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual, or to discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual; as well under §21 (a) (7), to comply with the provisions of any general or special law, namely, G.L. c. 214, §1B and G.L. c. 6, §167 et seq. and implement regulations. Polled vote: Selectmen A. Battistini - Aye, L. Dalpe - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Award the bid for the $1,000,000 Water Storage tank and $360,000 for the Sanitation Truck, to Openheimer in the amount of $1,360,000 with a Premium of $8,178 and Net Interest Cost of 398%
To award the bid for the $1,000,000 Water Storage tank and $360,000 for the Sanitation Truck, to Openheimer in the amount of $1,360,000 with a Premium of $8,178 and Net Interest Cost of 398%
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to award the bid for the $1,000,000 Water Storage tank and $360,000 for the Sanitation Truck, to Openheimer in the amount of $1,360,000 with a Premium of $8,178 and Net Interest Cost of 398%. 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 8:35 PM
To adjourn at 8:35 PM
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:35 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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