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January 9, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, 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 an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
At 6:46 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 an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - NEPBA – Local 76 & NEPBA – Local 96 -
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted at 6:46 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 an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - NEPBA – Local 76 & NEPBA – Local 96 - Polled vote: A. Battistini - Aye, N. Demers - Aye, M. Germain - Aye, B. Giovanoni - Aye and N. Rosenthal – Aye..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023
To authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to authorize the Chair or his designee to sign the warrants for week(s) ending 1/14/2023, 1/21/2023, 1/28/2023 and 2/3/2023. Motion Carries. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Demers, second: Giovanoni)
Approve the October 24, 2022 minutes as presented
To approve the October 24, 2022 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MINUTES Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 24, 2022 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Make the Town Manager the Authorized Representative, to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town, any ARPA Grant Application and to make all representations and certifications required...
To make the Town Manager the Authorized Representative, to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town, any ARPA Grant Application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town to complete each such application, with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of the Town Manager on such application; and if any such ARPA grant is awarded, the Town Manager shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to make the Town Manager the Authorized Representative, to approve, finalize and submit on behalf of the Town, any ARPA Grant Application and to make all representations and certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town to complete each such application, with such approval, representations and certifications to be evidenced by the signature of the Town Manager on such application; and if any such ARPA grant is awarded, the Town Manager shall be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the Town...” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Make the Town Accountant the authorized to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants...
To make the Town Accountant the authorized to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants ("ARPA Grants") to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to make the Town Accountant the authorized to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan portal in support of one or more applications to Plymouth County for grants ("ARPA Grants") to be funded from a grant received by Plymouth County under the American Rescue Plan Act..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the McLean Hospital Agreement
To approve and sign the McLean Hospital Agreement
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the McLean Hospital Agreement..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Open the Special and Annual Town meeting Warrants to be held on April 24, 2023 and to lose the warrants on Friday, March 10, 2023
To open the Special and Annual Town meeting Warrants to be held on April 24, 2023 and to lose the warrants on Friday, March 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to open the Special and Annual Town meeting Warrants to be held on April 24, 2023 and to lose the warrants on Friday, March 10, 2023..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve and submit to the ABCC the Change of Manager, Change of Officers and Transfer of Stock application for the Central Café located at 254 Center Street
To approve and submit to the ABCC the Change of Manager, Change of Officers and Transfer of Stock application for the Central Café located at 254 Center Street
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve and submit to the ABCC the Change of Manager, Change of Officers and Transfer of Stock application for the Central Café located at 254 Center Street..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Demers)
Approve a Second Hand Dealers License for Vintage Gipsy for property located at 50 Center Street, Assessors Map SOP, Lot 6241
To approve a Second Hand Dealers License for Vintage Gipsy for property located at 50 Center Street, Assessors Map SOP, Lot 6241
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member A. Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Second Hand Dealers License for Vintage Gipsy for property located at 50 Center Street, Assessors Map SOP, Lot 6241..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Battistini)
Authorize the Town Account to proceed with a review and audit of all Revolving Accounts and recommend Policy and Procedure's for them as appropriate
To authorize the Town Account to proceed with a review and audit of all Revolving Accounts and recommend Policy and Procedure's for them as appropriate
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Demers and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Account to proceed with a review and audit of all Revolving Accounts and recommend Policy and Procedure's for them as appropriate..” (Motion: Demers, second: Rosenthal)
Authorize the Town Manager along with Town Counsel to continue with negotiations and set parameters with a document to be publically discussed on January 23", TOWN MANAGERS REPORT Jay McGrail,...
To authorize the Town Manager along with Town Counsel to continue with negotiations and set parameters with a document to be publically discussed on January 23", TOWN MANAGERS REPORT Jay McGrail, Town Manager, reviewed with the Select Board his Town Manager's Report for week ending January 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager along with Town Counsel to continue with negotiations and set parameters with a document to be publically discussed on January 23", TOWN MANAGERS REPORT Jay McGrail, Town Manager, reviewed with the Select Board his Town Manager's Report for week ending January 7, 2023..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 8:28 PM
To adjourn at 8:28 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member A. Battistini and seconded by Select Board Member N. Demers, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:28 PM..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
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