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October 18, 2021
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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...
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 – Department of Public Works
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 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 – Department of Public Works. Polled Vote: Selectmen L. Dalpe - Aye, A. Battistini - Aye, N. Demers – Aye, M. Germain – Aye and N. Rosenthal - Aye.” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Bring back John Pooler as an employee for the Department of Public Works
To bring back John Pooler as an employee for the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini ad seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to bring back John Pooler as an employee for the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Approve the 9/27/2021 minutes as presented
To approve the 9/27/2021 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 9/27/2021 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve the 10/4/2021 minutes as presented
To approve the 10/4/2021 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 10/4/2021 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve the 10/12/2021 minutes as presented
To approve the 10/12/2021 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 10/12/2021 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or her designee, to sign the Warrants for week ending 10/23/2021
To authorize the Chairman or her designee, to sign the Warrants for week ending 10/23/2021
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee, to sign the Warrants for week ending 10/23/2021..” (Motion: Germain, second: Battistini)
Approve and accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Middleborough
To approve and accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Middleborough
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to approve and accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Middleborough..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve and sign Amendment #2 with Weston & Sampson for the Mizaras Well Pump project
To approve and sign Amendment #2 with Weston & Sampson for the Mizaras Well Pump project
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign Amendment #2 with Weston & Sampson for the Mizaras Well Pump project..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign a Chapters Lands Agreement between Thomas Street Holdings, LLC and the Town of Middleborough and Notice of Non-Exercised of Rights of First Refusal in regard to the 120 Thomas...
To approve and sign a Chapters Lands Agreement between Thomas Street Holdings, LLC and the Town of Middleborough and Notice of Non-Exercised of Rights of First Refusal in regard to the 120 Thomas Street Chapter 61A
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Chapters Lands Agreement between Thomas Street Holdings, LLC and the Town of Middleborough and Notice of Non-Exercised of Rights of First Refusal in regard to the 120 Thomas Street Chapter 61A..” (Motion: Germain, second: Rosenthal)
Approve a Change of Address for a Class II Automobile Dealer's License, Internet Only
To approve a Change of Address for a Class II Automobile Dealer's License, Internet Only
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 Change of Address for a Class II Automobile Dealer's License, Internet Only..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve a Parade Permit for the 61*t Annual Christmas Parade, which will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 with a rain/snow date of Sunday, November 28, 2021 beginning at 1 pm at the Henry B....
To approve a Parade Permit for the 61*t Annual Christmas Parade, which will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 with a rain/snow date of Sunday, November 28, 2021 beginning at 1 pm at the Henry B. Burkland School and approve the route as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Parade Permit for the 61*t Annual Christmas Parade, which will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 with a rain/snow date of Sunday, November 28, 2021 beginning at 1 pm at the Henry B. Burkland School and approve the route as indicated..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Glenn & June Dobson, 7 Crocker Street in the amount of $22,250
To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Glenn & June Dobson, 7 Crocker Street in the amount of $22,250
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Glenn & June Dobson, 7 Crocker Street in the amount of $22,250..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Christa Lee Anderson, 723 Plymouth Street in the amount of $20,300
To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Christa Lee Anderson, 723 Plymouth Street in the amount of $20,300
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Christa Lee Anderson, 723 Plymouth Street in the amount of $20,300..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Gavin & Kia Steinmen, 209 Rocky Meadow Street in the amount of $18,440
To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Gavin & Kia Steinmen, 209 Rocky Meadow Street in the amount of $18,440
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Gavin & Kia Steinmen, 209 Rocky Meadow Street in the amount of $18,440..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Find that the proposed use: a
To find that the proposed use: a
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to find that the proposed use: a..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the 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 Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Approve the petition for the placement of three new poles on Cedar Street to supply power to 51 Cedar Street located in Plympton
To approve the petition for the placement of three new poles on Cedar Street to supply power to 51 Cedar Street located in Plympton
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 Germain, the Board voted to approve the petition for the placement of three new poles on Cedar Street to supply power to 51 Cedar Street located in Plympton..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Germain)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Germain and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Germain, second: Demers)
Set the Fiscal 2022 Tax Classification with the 5% Shift at $15.39 per thousand for Residential and $16.34 per thousand for Commercial
To set the Fiscal 2022 Tax Classification with the 5% Shift at $15.39 per thousand for Residential and $16.34 per thousand for Commercial
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to set the Fiscal 2022 Tax Classification with the 5% Shift at $15.39 per thousand for Residential and $16.34 per thousand for Commercial..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
Respond to Mary Wasylyk's request and confirm changing "Chairman" to "Chair" in the legislation for the Charter Changes
To respond to Mary Wasylyk's request and confirm changing "Chairman" to "Chair" in the legislation for the Charter Changes
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted to respond to Mary Wasylyk's request and confirm changing "Chairman" to "Chair" in the legislation for the Charter Changes. Motion Carries. 3-2-0.” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 8:30 PM
To adjourn at 8:30 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Germain, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Germain)
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