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April 12, 2021
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Sign the May 4, 2021 Town Election Warrant and to Set the Polling Hours as 10am to 7pm
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 4, 2021 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT AND TO SET THE POLLING HOURS AS 10AM TO 7PM.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 4, 2021 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT AND TO SET THE POLLING HOURS AS 10AM TO 7PM. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Appoint Daniel Greenberg as a Member of the Board of Registrars for a Term to Expire April 1, 2024
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL GREENBERG AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2024.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Greenberg), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT DANIEL GREENBERG AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2024. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO GREENBERG MRS. GONZALEZ GREENBERG MR. WALLNER GREENBERG MR. O'LEARY GREENBERG MRS. MANUPELLI GREENBERG VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
APPOINTMENTS: FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE
Appoint the Following Individual to the Facilities Master Plan Committee for Term as Noted. Term Rich McGowan (School Representative) May 4, 2021
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR TERM AS NOTED. TERM RICH MCGOWAN (SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE) MAY 4, 2021
Each member who voted named the same choice (Rich McGowan), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL TO THE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR TERM AS NOTED. TERM RICH MCGOWAN (SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE) MAY 4, 2021 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO RICH MCGOWAN MRS. GONZALEZ RICH MCGOWAN MR. WALLNER RICH MCGOWAN MR. O'LEARY RICH MCGOWAN MRS. MANUPELLI RICH MCGOWAN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
TAXATION AID COMMITTEE
Appoint Richard Wallner as a Member of the Taxation Aid Committee for a Term to Expire May 3, 2022
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS A MEMBER OF THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 3, 2022.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Richard Wallner), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPOINT RICHARD WALLNER AS A MEMBER OF THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 3, 2022. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO RICHARD WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ RICHARD WALLNER MR. WALLNER RICHARD WALLNER MR. O'LEARY RICHARD WALLNER MRS. MANUPELLI RICHARD WALLNER VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
The Maximum Useful Life of the Departmental Equipment Listed Below to Be Financed with a Portion of the Proceeds of the Borrowings Authorized by the Votes of the Town Described Below Is Hereby...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW TO BE FINANCED WITH A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE BORROWINGS AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTES OF THE TOWN DESCRIBED BELOW IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G.L. C.44, §7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: BORROWING AMOUNT MAXIMUM PURPOSE USEFUL LIFE TAKEUCHI EXCAVATOR REPLACEMENT $110,000 10 YEARS GVW DUMP TRUCK $200,000 10 YEARS F350 DUMP TRUCK $90,000 10 YEARS I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE VOTES WERE TAKEN AT A MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THAT NO VOTE WAS TAKEN BY SECRET BALLOT, THAT A NOTICE STATING THE PLACE, DATE, TIME AND AGENDA FOR THE MEETING (WHICH AGENDA INCLUDED THE ADOPTION OF THE ABOVE VOTES) WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK AND A COPY THEREOF POSTED IN A MANNER CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL HOURS IN OR ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK IS LOCATED, OR, IF APPLICABLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF NOTICE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS SET FORTH IN 940 CMR 29.03(2)(B), AT LEAST 48 HOURS, NOT INCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE MEETING AND REMAINED SO POSTED AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, THAT NO DELIBERATIONS OR DECISION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS VOTE WERE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.L. C.30A, §§18-25 AS AMENDED.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW TO BE FINANCED WITH A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE BORROWINGS AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTES OF THE TOWN DESCRIBED BELOW IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G.L. C.44, §7(1) TO BE AS FOLLOWS: BORROWING AMOUNT MAXIMUM PURPOSE USEFUL LIFE TAKEUCHI EXCAVATOR REPLACEMENT $110,000 10 YEARS GVW DUMP TRUCK $200,000 10 YEARS F350 DUMP TRUCK $90,000 10 YEARS I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE VOTES WERE TAKEN AT A MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THAT NO VOTE WAS TAKEN BY SECRET BALLOT, THAT A NOTICE STATING THE PLACE, DATE, TIME AND AGENDA FOR THE MEETING (WHICH AGENDA INCLUDED THE ADOPTION OF THE ABOVE VOTES) WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK AND A COPY THEREOF POSTED IN A MANNER CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL HOURS IN OR ON THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK IS LOCATED, OR, IF APPLICABLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF NOTICE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS SET FORTH IN 940 CMR 29.03(2)(B), AT LEAST 48 HOURS, NOT INCLUDING SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE MEETING AND REMAINED SO POSTED AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, THAT NO DELIBERATIONS OR DECISION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS VOTE WERE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH G.L. C.30A, §§18-25 AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE FY2022 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
Approve the Employee Health Insurance for FY2022 as Indicated in the Attached Summary
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FY2022 AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED SUMMARY:
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FY2022 AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED SUMMARY: MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE LEGAL BILLS KP LAW
Approve Legal Bills for January, 2021 in the Amount of $10,055.93 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $ 4,888.43 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 4,153.50 20 Elm Street 40b Project $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,055.93 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 4,888.43 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 4,153.50 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 1,014.00 TOTAL $10,055.93
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,055.93 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 4,888.43 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 4,153.50 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 1,014.00 TOTAL $10,055.93 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve a Change of Beneficial Interest for the Common Victualler/All Alcohol License for Dos Lobos, LLC D/B/A Hopothecary Ale's Brewery and Kitchen, 303 Main Street
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR DOS LOBOS, LLC D/B/A HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY AND KITCHEN, 303 MAIN STREET.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerKathryn Manupelli stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR DOS LOBOS, LLC D/B/A HOPOTHECARY ALE'S BREWERY AND KITCHEN, 303 MAIN STREET. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI RECUSED VOTE: 4-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve Trash and Recycling Fees for FY2022 at $75.00 Quarterly
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE TRASH AND RECYCLING FEES FOR FY2022 AT $75.00 QUARTERLY.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE TRASH AND RECYCLING FEES FOR FY2022 AT $75.00 QUARTERLY. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION
Approve Payment of a $325.00 for Invoice #01-21- 0002-1457-2-Lc Dated March 14, 2021 to American Arbitration Association
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF A $325.00 FOR INVOICE #01-21- 0002-1457-2-LC DATED MARCH 14, 2021 TO AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF A $325.00 FOR INVOICE #01-21- 0002-1457-2-LC DATED MARCH 14, 2021 TO AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
MINUTES
Approve the December 21, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 21, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 21, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the January 11, 2021 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 11, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 11, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the January 25, 2021 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 25, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 25, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the January 25, 2021 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 25, 2021 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 25, 2021 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the March 15, 2021 Regular Session Minutes as Amended
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 15, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS AMENDED.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 15, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Approve the March 15, 2021 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 15, 2021 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 15, 2021 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
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