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November 6, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Includes a joint session with the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy; the Board of Health's own votes are left out.
Present: Jim Lehan, Kevin Roche, Anita Mecklenburg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of a flag donation from Linda DuBois
Accept the flag
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board accept the flag.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board accept the flag. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider the appointment of Gary Searle as an associate member of the Planning Board
Appoint Gary Searle as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term ending on June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board appoint Gary Searle as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term ending on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board appoint Gary Searle as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term ending on June 30, 2025. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider approval of a reduction in hours of operation for Carvana, LLC for their Class II Auto license
Approve a reduction in hours for Carvana, LLC for the Class II Auto License. Mr. Casanova-Davis noted that the hours would be 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mr. Lehan added...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a reduction in hours for Carvana, LLC for the Class II Auto License. Mr. Casanova-Davis noted that the hours would be 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mr. Lehan added they would be closed on Sundays. Ms. Mecklenburg asked if that could be a friendly amendment.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a reduction in hours for Carvana, LLC for the Class II Auto License. Mr. Casanova-Davis noted that the hours would be 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mr. Lehan added they would be closed on Sundays. Ms. Mecklenburg asked if that could be a friendly amendment. Mr. Roche seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Consider approval of the Long-Form License with the Department of Developmental service/Wrentham Developmental...
Approve the Long-Form License with the Department of Developmental Service/Wrentham Developmental Center for access to Lind Conservation Land and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the Long-Form License with the Department of Developmental Service/Wrentham Developmental Center for access to Lind Conservation Land and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the document on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan to approve the Long-Form License with the Department of Developmental Service/Wrentham Developmental Center for access to Lind Conservation Land and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the document on behalf of the Board. It was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Roche)
Appoint Cheryl Dunnington to the Board of Health with a term ending May 6, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to appoint Cheryl Dunnington to the Board of Health with a term ending May 6, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to appoint Cheryl Dunnington to the Board of Health with a term ending May 6, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Executive Session
Convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation...
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body - 115 Park Street. Mr. Lehan requested a second motion that the Board enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(7) to approve executive session minutes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board vote to convene in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body - 115 Park Street. Mr. Lehan requested a second motion that the Board enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(7) to approve executive session minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Mr. Lehan - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Roche)
Conclude the executive session
At 7:48 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to conclude the executive session.
From the minutes
“At 7:48 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to conclude the executive session. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Mr. Lehan - aye. All were in favor, the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider approval of the use of Town Hill for the Garden Ciub's annual plant and bake sale on May 17, 2025 from 9...
Approve the Garden Club annual bake sale of 2025. Mr. Lehan added with the dates as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the Garden Club annual bake sale of 2025. Mr. Lehan added with the dates as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the Garden Club annual bake sale of 2025. Mr. Lehan added with the dates as printed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider approval of the appointment of a Treasurer-Collector
Approve the appointment (Consider approval of the appointment of a Treasurer-Collector)
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the appointment.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the appointment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 15, 2024
A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the minutes of October 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Lehan that the Board approve the minutes of October 15, 2024. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Lehan, second: Roche)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 8:43 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes say the motion was made by Mr. Roche and "seconded by Mr. Roche"; the seconder is not shown.
From the minutes
“At 8:43 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye. The meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche)
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