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

February 5, 2019

19 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance line does not list Allan Howard, so we show him as absent.

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

Absent: Allan Howard

Every vote, in order

Application for Class I License

Close the hearing – Application for Class I License

Minutes, page 1

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 1 (PDF)

Approve the application – Application for Class I License

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 7:40 P.M. – (P.H.) AMR Auto Holdings-MN, dba Prime Mazda, 920 Boston Providence Tpk.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 7:40 P.M. – (P.H.) AMR Auto Holdings-MN, dba Prime Mazda, 920 Boston Providence Tpk..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the hearing – Application for Class I License

Minutes, page 1

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 1 (PDF)

Approve the application – Application for Class I License

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 7:45 P.M. – (P.H.) AMR Auto Holdings, VWN LLC, dba Volkswagen of Norwood, 1280 Boston Providence Tpk.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 7:45 P.M. – (P.H.) AMR Auto Holdings, VWN LLC, dba Volkswagen of Norwood, 1280 Boston Providence Tpk..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the hearing – Application for Class I License

Minutes, page 1

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 1 (PDF)

Approve the application. 1

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business February 5, 2019 Christopher Eberly, Permanent Building Construction Committee:

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve the application. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting-New Business February 5, 2019 Christopher Eberly, Permanent Building Construction Committee:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Christopher Eberly, Permanent Building Construction Committee

Accept Mr. Eberly’s resignation from the PBCC effective immediately, and send letter of thanks

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to accept Mr. Eberly’s resignation from the PBCC effective immediately, and send letter of thanks.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to accept Mr. Eberly’s resignation from the PBCC effective immediately, and send letter of thanks..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

File notification that Rockland Trust has entered into an agreement to acquire Blue Hills Bank

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification that Rockland Trust has entered into an agreement to acquire Blue Hills Bank.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file notification that Rockland Trust has entered into an agreement to acquire Blue Hills Bank..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Ms. Eosco to Historical Commission

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to appoint Ms. Eosco to Historical Commission.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to appoint Ms. Eosco to Historical Commission..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve request to use Memorial Hall to host a Candidates’ Forum on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and waive the rental fee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to use Memorial Hall to host a Candidates’ Forum on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and waive the rental fee.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve request to use Memorial Hall to host a Candidates’ Forum on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and waive the rental fee..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Naill Connors, Franchise Service Manager, Verizon

File Verizon’s 2018 Form 500

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file Verizon’s 2018 Form 500.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file Verizon’s 2018 Form 500..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

File Comcast’s 2018 Form 500 , Annual Complaint Filing

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file Comcast’s 2018 Form 500 , Annual Complaint Filing.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file Comcast’s 2018 Form 500 , Annual Complaint Filing..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

File certification that the Blue Hills Excess and Deficiency as of July 1, 2018 is $ 918,828

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file certification that the Blue Hills Excess and Deficiency as of July 1, 2018 is $ 918,828.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to file certification that the Blue Hills Excess and Deficiency as of July 1, 2018 is $ 918,828..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Gardner Bent, Hydrologist, US Geological Survey

Forward to Town Engineer a summary of information of the FEMA Risk Mapping Assessment, and Planning program, of which Charles Watershed is a part

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to forward to Town Engineer a summary of information of the FEMA Risk Mapping Assessment, and Planning program, of which Charles Watershed is a part.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to forward to Town Engineer a summary of information of the FEMA Risk Mapping Assessment, and Planning program, of which Charles Watershed is a part..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Override

Schedule a special election on June 3, 2019

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded b Selectman Bishop, voted 4-0 to schedule a special election on June 3, 2019.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded b Selectman Bishop, voted 4-0 to schedule a special election on June 3, 2019..” (Motion: Plasko)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Adopt the language subject to review by Counsel and DOR- "Should the Town be allowed to assess an additional $5, 950,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted unanimously to adopt the language subject to review by Counsel and DOR- "Should the Town be allowed to assess an additional $5, 950,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the municipal government and public schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019." Memoranda John E. Twohig, 777 Dedham Owner LLC:

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted unanimously to adopt the language subject to review by Counsel and DOR- "Should the Town be allowed to assess an additional $5, 950,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the municipal government and public schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019." Memoranda John E. Twohig, 777 Dedham Owner LLC:.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Memoranda

File Environmental Notification Form, Redevelopment of 777 Dedham Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file Environmental Notification Form, Redevelopment of 777 Dedham Street.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to file Environmental Notification Form, Redevelopment of 777 Dedham Street..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Tony Mazzucco, General Manager

Approve for Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $25,000 to the Fire Department’s Medical Services account

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve for Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $25,000 to the Fire Department’s Medical Services account.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Bishop, voted to approve for Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $25,000 to the Fire Department’s Medical Services account..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Bishop)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:10 p.m. A True Record

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:10 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 Donohue, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:10 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Donohue)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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