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Middleborough Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 13, 2021

18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss 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, Library, GMEG, DPW and Clerical COA: Fire Unions and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions to contract negotiations with non-union personnel

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to Enter into Executive Session to Return to Open Session to discuss 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, Library, GMEG, DPW and Clerical COA: Fire Unions and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions to contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Polled Vote: Selectmen L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Battistini - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye and N. Rosenthal - Aye..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

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

Approve a 2.5% cola increase for FY '22 the following non-union personnel: Town Manager, Town Manager's Assistant, Board of Selectmen's Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant to the Police...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a 2.5% cola increase for FY '22 the following non-union personnel: Town Manager, Town Manager's Assistant, Board of Selectmen's Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief, Town Counsel and the Town Accountant

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve a 2.5% cola increase for FY '22 the following non-union personnel: Town Manager, Town Manager's Assistant, Board of Selectmen's Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief, Town Counsel and the Town Accountant..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Reduce the quorum for the October 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting to 85 attendees to start the meeting and 85 attendees and 85 attendees for a sustained quorum

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reduce the quorum for the October 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting to 85 attendees to start the meeting and 85 attendees and 85 attendees for a sustained quorum

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to reduce the quorum for the October 4, 2021 Special Town Meeting to 85 attendees to start the meeting and 85 attendees and 85 attendees for a sustained quorum..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)

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

Approve the 8/23/2021 minutes as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 8/23/2021 minutes as presented

From the minutes

“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 8/23/2021 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)

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

Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/18/2021

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/18/2021

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 9/18/2021..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Send a letter to Middleborough Development Associates, LLC in regard to the roadway

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a letter to Middleborough Development Associates, LLC in regard to the roadway

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter to Middleborough Development Associates, LLC in regard to the roadway..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

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

Appoint Alexandra Young to the Board of Registrars to fill the Democratic vacancy with a term ending in 2021 and to appoint Lois Aldrich to the Board of Registrars to fill the Democratic vacancy...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Alexandra Young to the Board of Registrars to fill the Democratic vacancy with a term ending in 2021 and to appoint Lois Aldrich to the Board of Registrars to fill the Democratic vacancy with a term to expire in 2022

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Alexandra Young to the Board of Registrars to fill the Democratic vacancy with a term ending in 2021 and to appoint Lois Aldrich to the Board of Registrars to fill the Democratic vacancy with a term to expire in 2022..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)

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

Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Family Crest Catering for the Barn on Benson's Pond located at 6 Pine Street for an even ton October 9, 2021 from 4 pm to 10:30 PM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Family Crest Catering for the Barn on Benson's Pond located at 6 Pine Street for an even ton October 9, 2021 from 4 pm to 10:30 PM

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Family Crest Catering for the Barn on Benson's Pond located at 6 Pine Street for an even ton October 9, 2021 from 4 pm to 10:30 PM..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)

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

Approve a Notice of Betterment for Margaret O'Neil-Mirable of 17 Kings Way in the amount of $10,835

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Notice of Betterment for Margaret O'Neil-Mirable of 17 Kings Way in the amount of $10,835

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Notice of Betterment for Margaret O'Neil-Mirable of 17 Kings Way in the amount of $10,835..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)

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

Approve a Notice of Betterment for Jessica Adame of 13 Kings Way in the amount of $11,665

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Notice of Betterment for Jessica Adame of 13 Kings Way in the amount of $11,665

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Notice of Betterment for Jessica Adame of 13 Kings Way in the amount of $11,665..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)

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

Create the Peirce Building Working Group, consisting of seven members, reporting directly to the Board of Selectmen with the Town Manager, Facilities Manager, One Member of the Board of Selectmen...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To create the Peirce Building Working Group, consisting of seven members, reporting directly to the Board of Selectmen with the Town Manager, Facilities Manager, One Member of the Board of Selectmen and four ex-officio members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and the goal is to create a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen as to the use and rehabilitation of the building

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to create the Peirce Building Working Group, consisting of seven members, reporting directly to the Board of Selectmen with the Town Manager, Facilities Manager, One Member of the Board of Selectmen and four ex-officio members to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and the goal is to create a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen as to the use and rehabilitation of the building..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)

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 Germain, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Approve and sign the Notice of Exercise of Right of First Refusal Under MGL c61A §14

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign the Notice of Exercise of Right of First Refusal Under MGL c61A §14. Whereas, Richard J. Picone, individually, Lorraine M. Picone, individually, and Richard J. Picone and Lorraine M. Picone, trustees of Picone Nominee Trust (the "Owners''), u/d/t November 5, 1993, are the owners of the following seven parcels located in Middleborough, Massachusetts, and more particularly described as follows (collectively, the "Property"):

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Notice of Exercise of Right of First Refusal Under MGL c61A §14. Whereas, Richard J. Picone, individually, Lorraine M. Picone, individually, and Richard J. Picone and Lorraine M. Picone, trustees of Picone Nominee Trust (the "Owners''), u/d/t November 5, 1993, are the owners of the following seven parcels located in Middleborough, Massachusetts, and more particularly described as follows (collectively, the "Property"):.” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Close the Thrush Hollow Lane Roadway Acceptance Hearing

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Thrush Hollow Lane Roadway Acceptance Hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to close the Thrush Hollow Lane Roadway Acceptance Hearing..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)

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

Layout Thrush Hollow Lane as a Town Way

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to layout Thrush Hollow Lane as a Town Way

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to vote to layout Thrush Hollow Lane as a Town Way..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Germain)

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

Close the Whitetail Lane Roadway Acceptance Hearing

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Whitetail Lane Roadway Acceptance Hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to close the Whitetail Lane Roadway Acceptance Hearing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

Layout Whitetail Lane as a Town Way

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to layout Whitetail Lane as a Town Way

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to vote to layout Whitetail Lane as a Town Way..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)

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

Adjourn at 8:50 PM

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:50 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:50 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)

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

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