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July 11, 2022
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Nathan Demers, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental...
At 7:01 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares for Assistant to the Town Manager –
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted at 7:01 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if done in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares for Assistant to the Town Manager – Polled Vote: A. Battistini - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye, N. Demers - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Town Manager to present a two-year contract for the Assistant to the Town Manager with an increase in salary to $60,000 and a 2.5 COLA
To authorize the Town Manager to present a two-year contract for the Assistant to the Town Manager with an increase in salary to $60,000 and a 2.5 COLA
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to present a two-year contract for the Assistant to the Town Manager with an increase in salary to $60,000 and a 2.5 COLA..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the 6/13/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 6/13/2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/13/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve the 6/27/2022 minutes as presented
To approve the 6/27/2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 6/27/2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/16/2022 & 7/23/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/16/2022 & 7/23/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the Warrants for Week(s) ending 7/16/2022 & 7/23/2022..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Appoint Ryan Downey to the Finance Committee for a one year term to expire just prior to the next Annual Election
To appoint Ryan Downey to the Finance Committee for a one year term to expire just prior to the next Annual Election
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Ryan Downey to the Finance Committee for a one year term to expire just prior to the next Annual Election. Finance Committee Members vote in favor..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Appoint Alan Kirschner to the Finance Committee for a one year term to expire just prior to the next Annual Election
To appoint Alan Kirschner to the Finance Committee for a one year term to expire just prior to the next Annual Election
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Alan Kirschner to the Finance Committee for a one year term to expire just prior to the next Annual Election. Finance Committee Members vote in favor..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Approve Change Order #1 from Barbato Construction, for the Mizaras Well Pump Station in the amount of $414.00
To approve Change Order #1 from Barbato Construction, for the Mizaras Well Pump Station in the amount of $414.00
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve Change Order #1 from Barbato Construction, for the Mizaras Well Pump Station in the amount of $414.00..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve Change Order #2 from Barbato Construction, for the Mizaras Well Pump Station in the amount of $4,715.00
To approve Change Order #2 from Barbato Construction, for the Mizaras Well Pump Station in the amount of $4,715.00
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve Change Order #2 from Barbato Construction, for the Mizaras Well Pump Station in the amount of $4,715.00..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Authorize the Town Manager, C. Peck & M. Bumpus to approve future Change Orders on the Mizaras well with a not to exceed amount of $10,000
To authorize the Town Manager, C. Peck & M. Bumpus to approve future Change Orders on the Mizaras well with a not to exceed amount of $10,000
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Giovanoni and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager, C. Peck & M. Bumpus to approve future Change Orders on the Mizaras well with a not to exceed amount of $10,000..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG Paper Contract to WB Mason in the amount of $15,462
To award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG Paper Contract to WB Mason in the amount of $15,462
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG Paper Contract to WB Mason in the amount of $15,462..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG DPW Supplies in the amount of $911,266.74
To award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG DPW Supplies in the amount of $911,266.74
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG DPW Supplies in the amount of $911,266.74..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals in the amount of $882,555.60
To award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals in the amount of $882,555.60
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to award the 7/1/22-6/30/23 SERSG Water Sewer Treatment Chemicals in the amount of $882,555.60..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Have the Middleborough Select Board be on the Notice of Intent for the dredge project on the Nemasket River
To have the Middleborough Select Board be on the Notice of Intent for the dredge project on the Nemasket River
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to have the Middleborough Select Board be on the Notice of Intent for the dredge project on the Nemasket River..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA to close our FY '22
To approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA to close our FY '22
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and authorize the Town Manager to sign a contract with Eric Kinsherf, CPA to close our FY '22..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Either offer over time or staffing assistant to Gisele Lincoln depending on what is needed
To either offer over time or staffing assistant to Gisele Lincoln depending on what is needed
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to either offer over time or staffing assistant to Gisele Lincoln depending on what is needed..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Hire and appoint Officer Goncalves-Riberio effective August, 1, 2022 contingent upon meeting the hiring requirements
To hire and appoint Officer Goncalves-Riberio effective August, 1, 2022 contingent upon meeting the hiring requirements
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to hire and appoint Officer Goncalves-Riberio effective August, 1, 2022 contingent upon meeting the hiring requirements..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Award the bid for Town Manager Search to Groux-White Consulting, LLC with a cost of $9,450 and request a shortened timeline of 12-14 weeks
To award the bid for Town Manager Search to Groux-White Consulting, LLC with a cost of $9,450 and request a shortened timeline of 12-14 weeks
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to award the bid for Town Manager Search to Groux-White Consulting, LLC with a cost of $9,450 and request a shortened timeline of 12-14 weeks..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Giovanoni)
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract for the Cupola project with a correction of one hourly rate, which should be $210/hr
To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract for the Cupola project with a correction of one hourly rate, which should be $210/hr
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Demers and seconded by Select Board Member Giovanoni, the Board voted unanimously to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract for the Cupola project with a correction of one hourly rate, which should be $210/hr..” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Accept the Interim Fire Chief Employment Agreement
To accept the Interim Fire Chief Employment Agreement
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Interim Fire Chief Employment Agreement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Adjourn at 8:45 PM
To adjourn at 8:45 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:45 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
From the Middleborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Nemasket Week candidate profiles (Teresa Farley 2024; Brian Giovanoni and William Pike 2025; Thomas White and Tracie Craig-McGee 2026). Former members show initials.
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