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December 18, 2023
23 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Mark Germain, Brian Giovanoni, Neil Rosenthal, Thomas White
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the December 11, 2023 minutes as presented
To approve the December 11, 2023 minutes as presented
The minutes name Neil Rosenthal as abstaining but do not say how the others voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to approve the December 11, 2023 minutes as presented. Motion Carries. (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal abstains.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Move forward with Scenario 2
To move forward with Scenario 2
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni, the Board voted to move forward with Scenario 2. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: White, second: Giovanoni)
Increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 1
To increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 1
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to increase the fixed water minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 1. The charges will remain in force through March 31, 2025. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 2
To automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 2. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, water minimum charges shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the water minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 2. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, water minimum charges shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Increase the fixed sewer minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 3
To increase the fixed sewer minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 3
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to increase the fixed sewer minimum charges by 7.5%, effective January 1, 2024, to the amounts shown in Table 3. The charges will remain in force through March 31, 2025. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the sewer minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 4
To automatically adjust the sewer minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 4. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, sewer minimum charges shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the sewer minimum charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 4. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, sewer minimum charges shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Change the size of the third tier for both water and sewer service by reducing the upper limit on usage in the tier from 250 HCF to 75 HCF
To change the size of the third tier for both water and sewer service by reducing the upper limit on usage in the tier from 250 HCF to 75 HCF
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 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to change the size of the third tier for both water and sewer service by reducing the upper limit on usage in the tier from 250 HCF to 75 HCF..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjust the water volumetric charges from their current amounts to the amounts shown in Table 5 which will remain in force through March 31, 2025
To adjust the water volumetric charges from their current amounts to the amounts shown in Table 5 which will remain in force through March 31, 2025
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to adjust the water volumetric charges from their current amounts to the amounts shown in Table 5 which will remain in force through March 31, 2025. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the water volumetric charges each April 1st, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 6
To automatically adjust the water volumetric charges each April 1st, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 6. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, water volumetric rates shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the water volumetric charges each April 1st, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 6. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, water volumetric rates shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjust the sewer volumetric charges from their current amounts to the amounts shown in Table 7 which will remain in force through March 31, 2025
To adjust the sewer volumetric charges from their current amounts to the amounts shown in Table 7 which will remain in force through March 31, 2025
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to adjust the sewer volumetric charges from their current amounts to the amounts shown in Table 7 which will remain in force through March 31, 2025. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the sewer volumetric charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 8
To automatically adjust the sewer volumetric charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 8. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, sewer volumetric rates shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter
Yes: Germain, Giovanoni, WhiteNo: Rosenthal
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the sewer volumetric charges each April Ist, beginning in Calendar Year 2025 through Calendar Year 2028, to the amounts shown in Table 8. Unless otherwise changed by subsequent motion, sewer volumetric rates shall increase by 3% per year annually on April 1st, 2029, and years thereafter. Motion Carries. 3-1-0 (Select Board Member N. Rosenthal is against.).” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the various other charges and fees currently assessed by the water and sewer utilities on July 1st of each year by the percentages indicated in Table 9
To automatically adjust the various other charges and fees currently assessed by the water and sewer utilities on July 1st of each year by the percentages indicated in Table 9. This motion covers all fees for service, connection charges, fire service charges, and all miscellaneous charges
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 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the various other charges and fees currently assessed by the water and sewer utilities on July 1st of each year by the percentages indicated in Table 9. This motion covers all fees for service, connection charges, fire service charges, and all miscellaneous charges..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the various other water charges and fees currently assessed by the water utility to the amounts provided in Table 10 on July Ist of each calendar year
To automatically adjust the various other water charges and fees currently assessed by the water utility to the amounts provided in Table 10 on July Ist of each calendar year
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 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the various other water charges and fees currently assessed by the water utility to the amounts provided in Table 10 on July Ist of each calendar year..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Automatically adjust the various other sewer charges and fees currently assessed by the sewer utility to the amounts provided in Table 11 on July 1st of each calendar year
To automatically adjust the various other sewer charges and fees currently assessed by the sewer utility to the amounts provided in Table 11 on July 1st of each calendar year
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 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to automatically adjust the various other sewer charges and fees currently assessed by the sewer utility to the amounts provided in Table 11 on July 1st of each calendar year..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Mark Germain to the Capital Planning Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Mark Germain to the Capital Planning Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mark Germain to the Capital Planning Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Award the Request for Proposal (RFP) to Boaz McMahon for the Station Street Parcels as indicated
To award the Request for Proposal (RFP) to Boaz McMahon for the Station Street Parcels as indicated
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to award the Request for Proposal (RFP) to Boaz McMahon for the Station Street Parcels as indicated..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: Rosenthal)
Sign a Notice of Betterment for Christine M. Kent, 400 Wareham Street in the amount of $22,115
To sign a Notice of Betterment for Christine M. Kent, 400 Wareham Street in the amount of $22,115
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 Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted to sign a Notice of Betterment for Christine M. Kent, 400 Wareham Street in the amount of $22,115..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Not renew the 2024 Apazidis Family Restaurant, 194 E. Grove Street, Beer & Wine License without prejudice
To not renew the 2024 Apazidis Family Restaurant, 194 E. Grove Street, Beer & Wine License without prejudice
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to not renew the 2024 Apazidis Family Restaurant, 194 E. Grove Street, Beer & Wine License without prejudice..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Appoint Diane Fay to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Diane Fay to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White the Board voted unanimously to appoint Diane Fay to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the four Applications for a License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Edgeway Homeowners Association, Hillcrest Mobile Home Tenants Association, Hometown Oak Point Property I, LLC...
To approve the four Applications for a License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Edgeway Homeowners Association, Hillcrest Mobile Home Tenants Association, Hometown Oak Point Property I, LLC and Hometown Oak Point Property IL, LLG
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member T. White and seconded by Select Board Member N. Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve the four Applications for a License to Operate a Manufactured Home Park for Edgeway Homeowners Association, Hillcrest Mobile Home Tenants Association, Hometown Oak Point Property I, LLC and Hometown Oak Point Property IL, LLG..” (Motion: White, second: Rosenthal)
Approve and sign the Order of Taking for John Perkins Way
To approve and sign the Order of Taking for John Perkins Way
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Order of Taking for John Perkins Way..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Approve the 2024 Auto-Amusement License for one Juke Box
To approve the 2024 Auto-Amusement License for one Juke Box
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2024 Auto-Amusement License for one Juke Box..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
Adjourn at 9:00 PM
To adjourn at 9:00 PM
From the minutes
“CORRESPONDENCE #3 – Select Board Member B. Giovanoni referenced the MBTA Update for the Southcoast Rail ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Select Board Member B. Giovanoni and seconded by Select Board Member T. White, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:00 PM..” (Motion: Giovanoni, second: White)
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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