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Norwood Board of Selectmen · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

December 3, 2019

7 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Paul Bishop, William Plasko, Allan Howard, Thomas Maloney, David Hajjar

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appointments

Vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining in the Police Department

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining in the Police Department. 7:00 P.M. – P.H. Tax Rate for FY 2020 Mr. McDonough gave overview of the process.

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining in the Police Department. 7:00 P.M. – P.H. Tax Rate for FY 2020 Mr. McDonough gave overview of the process..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)

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

Continue the public hearing to December 10th at 7 p.m. Chairman Bishop asked Mr. McDonough to speak about the Circle of Hope Luminary Night

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to continue the public hearing to December 10th at 7 p.m. Chairman Bishop asked Mr. McDonough to speak about the Circle of Hope Luminary Night.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to continue the public hearing to December 10th at 7 p.m. Chairman Bishop asked Mr. McDonough to speak about the Circle of Hope Luminary Night..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

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

Close the hearing – Appointments

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, 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 Howard, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

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

Delay the hearing findings for one week to allow Selectman Hajjar can work with Aws Aws on his application

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–1

On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to delay the hearing findings for one week to allow Selectman Hajjar can work with Aws Aws on his application.

Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to delay the hearing findings for one week to allow Selectman Hajjar can work with Aws Aws on his application. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)

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

New Year’s Eve

Approve the extension of hours on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 to 2 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to approve the extension of hours on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 to 2 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

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 the extension of hours on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 to 2 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)

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

James Malia, Constable

File letter of resignation effective November 30, 2019. 1

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file letter of resignation effective November 30, 2019. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting December 3, 2019 Manager’s Update Traffic Safety Advisory The Manager will have recommendations for the Board next week.

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

From the minutes

“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file letter of resignation effective November 30, 2019. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting December 3, 2019 Manager’s Update Traffic Safety Advisory The Manager will have recommendations for the Board next week..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)

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

Adjournment

Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:25 p.m. A True Record

Minutes, page 2

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 8:25 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 8:25 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)

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

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