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February 13, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Marianne B. Cooley, Kevin Keane, Heidi Frail, Marcus Nelson, Catherine Reid Dowd
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda
Approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda as presented
The Select Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to approve the Appointment Calendar and Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Town Manager
Accept the proposed zoning article titled, "Citizens' Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Dimensional Regulations" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article titled, "Citizens' Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Dimensional Regulations" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article titled, "Citizens' Petition/Amend Zoning By-Law - Dimensional Regulations" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Nelson)
Accept the proposed zoning article titled "Amend Zoning By-Law - Solar Energy Systems" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report
The Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article titled "Amend Zoning By-Law - Solar Energy Systems" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to accept the proposed zoning article titled "Amend Zoning By-Law - Solar Energy Systems" for referral to the Planning Board for its review, hearing, and report. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Nelson)
Accept the updated Calendar Year 2024 Fee Schedule
The Select Board vote to accept the updated Calendar Year 2024 Fee Schedule.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to accept the updated Calendar Year 2024 Fee Schedule. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Keane)
Endorse the consolidation of the Town and School Information Technology functions and recommend approval of a warrant article to fund transition efforts
The Select Board vote to endorse the consolidation of the Town and School Information Technology functions and recommend approval of a warrant article to fund transition efforts.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Dowd that the Select Board vote to endorse the consolidation of the Town and School Information Technology functions and recommend approval of a warrant article to fund transition efforts. Second: Mr. Nelson. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Dowd, second: Nelson)
Close the warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel
The Select Board vote to close the warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Frail that the Select Board vote to close the warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Subject to minor technical corrections to be made by the Town Manager, Town Counsel and Bond Counsel. Second: Mr. Keane. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Frail, second: Keane)
Board Discussion
Adopt the following meeting schedule for April, 2024: April 2, 2024 (tentative); April 16, 2024 and April 30, 2024 (Joint Meeting with Planning Board)
The Select Board vote to adopt the following meeting schedule for April, 2024: April 2, 2024 (tentative); April 16, 2024 and April 30, 2024 (Joint Meeting with Planning Board).
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Keane that the Select Board vote to adopt the following meeting schedule for April, 2024: April 2, 2024 (tentative); April 16, 2024 and April 30, 2024 (Joint Meeting with Planning Board). Second: Ms. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Keane, second: Frail)
Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Nelson that the Select Board vote to adjourn the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Second: Mr. Frail. Unanimously approved 5-0..” (Motion: Nelson, second: Frail)
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