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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

October 16, 2018

19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Paul Bishop, Allan Howard

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Submitting application for CV License

Close the hearing – Submitting application for CV License

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the license – Submitting application for CV License

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the license.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve the license..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mary Lou Folan, Town Clerk

Sign Warrant for State Election November 6, 2018

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign Warrant for State Election November 6, 2018.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to sign Warrant for State Election November 6, 2018..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Package Stores - State Primary Election

Approve Under MGL – Package Stores - State Primary Election

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-0 to approve Under MGL.

The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, Paul Bishop and Allan Howard). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-0 to approve Under MGL..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage License for Saturday, October 20, 2018, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Gerald Buckley, Sr. Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Comcast

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage License for Saturday, October 20, 2018, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Gerald Buckley, Sr. Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Comcast:

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request for one day Wine and Malt Beverage License for Saturday, October 20, 2018, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Gerald Buckley, Sr. Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Comcast:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

File Emergency/Trouble Reporting Procedures

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file Emergency/Trouble Reporting Procedures.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file Emergency/Trouble Reporting Procedures..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ghafour Fuel Enterprises, Brookline

File notification that they are purchasing the gas station at 145 Broadway that is currently owned by S&H Supreme Norwood Fuel Realty LLC

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notification that they are purchasing the gas station at 145 Broadway that is currently owned by S&H Supreme Norwood Fuel Realty LLC.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file notification that they are purchasing the gas station at 145 Broadway that is currently owned by S&H Supreme Norwood Fuel Realty LLC..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

File information regarding Winsmith Mill Shops-Norwood Commerce Center

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file information regarding Winsmith Mill Shops-Norwood Commerce Center.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file information regarding Winsmith Mill Shops-Norwood Commerce Center..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve request for wedding ceremony at the Bandstand on Sunday, Oct.21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. MAPC-MBTA Advisory Board

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for wedding ceremony at the Bandstand on Sunday, Oct.21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. MAPC-MBTA Advisory Board:

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to approve request for wedding ceremony at the Bandstand on Sunday, Oct.21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. MAPC-MBTA Advisory Board:.” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

MAPC-MBTA Advisory Board

Authorize Chairman to sign and forward municipal election ballot

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to authorize Chairman to sign and forward municipal election ballot.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to authorize Chairman to sign and forward municipal election ballot..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Cemetery Deed

Sign William E. Gobron, 6 Mira Mega Rancho, Santo Margarita, CA 92688 to Lot C3-53

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign William E. Gobron, 6 Mira Mega Rancho, Santo Margarita, CA 92688 to Lot C3-53.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to sign William E. Gobron, 6 Mira Mega Rancho, Santo Margarita, CA 92688 to Lot C3-53..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

Approve request to verify the contact information for Norwood-current TIP contact is Mark Ryan

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request to verify the contact information for Norwood-current TIP contact is Mark Ryan.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Bishop, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to approve request to verify the contact information for Norwood-current TIP contact is Mark Ryan..” (Motion: Bishop, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Set hearing for Alteration of Premises application. 4

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to set hearing for Alteration of Premises application. 4 Selectmen’s Meeting October 16, 2018 New Business-(cont’d) Chairman Maloney: Board’s positions on the Special Town Meeting Warrants.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to set hearing for Alteration of Premises application. 4 Selectmen’s Meeting October 16, 2018 New Business-(cont’d) Chairman Maloney: Board’s positions on the Special Town Meeting Warrants..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Chairman Maloney

Support Article 1, Light Department Bond Language and Article 2, Light Department Access Road Facility Renovation, on Special Town Meeting #1, and to support Articles 1, Removing deputy fire chief...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to support Article 1, Light Department Bond Language and Article 2, Light Department Access Road Facility Renovation, on Special Town Meeting #1, and to support Articles 1, Removing deputy fire chief position from civil service, Article 2, authorizing Chief Brooks to serve beyond the age of 65, Article 4, Zoning, Article 5, Authorizing Board to sell Forbes, Article 6, Proposed zoning overlay district for Forbes Hill, Article 7, Unpaid bills on Special Town Meeting #2.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to support Article 1, Light Department Bond Language and Article 2, Light Department Access Road Facility Renovation, on Special Town Meeting #1, and to support Articles 1, Removing deputy fire chief position from civil service, Article 2, authorizing Chief Brooks to serve beyond the age of 65, Article 4, Zoning, Article 5, Authorizing Board to sell Forbes, Article 6, Proposed zoning overlay district for Forbes Hill, Article 7, Unpaid bills on Special Town Meeting #2..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Oppose Article 3 – Chairman Maloney

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted 4-1 to oppose Article 3.

Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Donohue

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted 4-1 to oppose Article 3. Selectman Donohue opposed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Catherine Carney, Purchasing Agent

Declare the second bay of the new Council on Aging garage surplus and authorize Ms. Carney to solicit proposals for the lease of that bay, with restriction that proposals are non-profit or not for...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to declare the second bay of the new Council on Aging garage surplus and authorize Ms. Carney to solicit proposals for the lease of that bay, with restriction that proposals are non-profit or not for profit.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to declare the second bay of the new Council on Aging garage surplus and authorize Ms. Carney to solicit proposals for the lease of that bay, with restriction that proposals are non-profit or not for profit..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Michael Clemmey, Boch Automotive

Approve request to move Class I License for DCD H. Norwood, Inc., dba Boch Hyundai from 391 Boston Providence Turnpike to 1201 Boston Providence Turnpike

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to move Class I License for DCD H. Norwood, Inc., dba Boch Hyundai from 391 Boston Providence Turnpike to 1201 Boston Providence Turnpike.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve request to move Class I License for DCD H. Norwood, Inc., dba Boch Hyundai from 391 Boston Providence Turnpike to 1201 Boston Providence Turnpike..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Set public hearing on application for a new Class I License for DCD H Norwood, Inc., dba Genesis of Norwood, 1201 Boston Providence Turnpike. 5

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to set public hearing on application for a new Class I License for DCD H Norwood, Inc., dba Genesis of Norwood, 1201 Boston Providence Turnpike. 5 Selectmen’s Meeting October 16, 2018 Manager’s Update Submitting HVAC evaluation for Norwood Police Department by BLW Engineers, Littleton, MA.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to set public hearing on application for a new Class I License for DCD H Norwood, Inc., dba Genesis of Norwood, 1201 Boston Providence Turnpike. 5 Selectmen’s Meeting October 16, 2018 Manager’s Update Submitting HVAC evaluation for Norwood Police Department by BLW Engineers, Littleton, MA..” (Motion: Howard, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 p.m. A True Record

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 p.m. A True Record.

The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.

From the minutes

“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:30 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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