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December 10, 2019
17 recorded votes, 16 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
Appointments (the motion is not written out in the minutes)
Motion made by: Selectman Howard Seconded by: Selectman Hajjar Roll Call Vote: Those in favor: Selectmen Plasko, Howard, Maloney, Hajjar and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed. 7:00 P.M. – P.H. Tax Rate for FY 2020 Board of Assessors Chairman Timothy McDonough introduced the other members of the Board, Robert Thornton and James Grover and thanked them for their work year round.
From the minutes
“Motion made by: Selectman Howard Seconded by: Selectman Hajjar Roll Call Vote: Those in favor: Selectmen Plasko, Howard, Maloney, Hajjar and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed. 7:00 P.M. – P.H. Tax Rate for FY 2020 Board of Assessors Chairman Timothy McDonough introduced the other members of the Board, Robert Thornton and James Grover and thanked them for their work year round..” (Motion: Howard)
Close the hearing – Appointments
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to close the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to close the hearing..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Utilize a shift factor of 1.68. 1
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to utilize a shift factor of 1.68. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting December 10, 2019 Tax Rate for FY 2020-(cont’d) Mr. Thornton spoke briefly saying last Tuesday he was sitting at home with his popcorn and hot chocolate watching his favorite show and at the end of it there was a horrendous announcement at the end of it by one of his favorite people, Mr. Howard who dropped a bombshell that he would not be running for reelection.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to utilize a shift factor of 1.68. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting December 10, 2019 Tax Rate for FY 2020-(cont’d) Mr. Thornton spoke briefly saying last Tuesday he was sitting at home with his popcorn and hot chocolate watching his favorite show and at the end of it there was a horrendous announcement at the end of it by one of his favorite people, Mr. Howard who dropped a bombshell that he would not be running for reelection..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Water/Sewer, Electric and Cable Liens
Approve the Water/Sewer, Electric, and Cable Liens as presented for submission to the Town Treasurer
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve the Water/Sewer, Electric, and Cable Liens as presented for submission to the Town Treasurer.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve the Water/Sewer, Electric, and Cable Liens as presented for submission to the Town Treasurer..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Neponset River LLC dba Sheraton Four Points Norwood
Approve change of manager application from Kevin Casey to Raymond Prescottano
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, vote to approve change of manager application from Kevin Casey to Raymond Prescottano.
The minutes say only “vote to”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Plasko, vote to approve change of manager application from Kevin Casey to Raymond Prescottano..” (Motion: Howard, second: Plasko)
Alex Murphy, Project Manager, HNTB Corporation
File as information notice regarding Stormwater Improvements along Route 1 & Interstate 95
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information notice regarding Stormwater Improvements along Route 1 & Interstate 95.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file as information notice regarding Stormwater Improvements along Route 1 & Interstate 95..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Cemetery Deeds
Sign: Lillian E Sergii, 139 Hill Street to Lot C3-124 Olivia P Munro, 54 High Street, Walpole to Lot C3-117 John D Randall, 78 Nahatan Street to Lot SGW-3 Unfinished Business ABCC
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to sign: Lillian E Sergii, 139 Hill Street to Lot C3-124 Olivia P Munro, 54 High Street, Walpole to Lot C3-117 John D Randall, 78 Nahatan Street to Lot SGW-3 Unfinished Business ABCC:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Howard voted to sign: Lillian E Sergii, 139 Hill Street to Lot C3-124 Olivia P Munro, 54 High Street, Walpole to Lot C3-117 John D Randall, 78 Nahatan Street to Lot SGW-3 Unfinished Business ABCC:.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Howard)
ABCC
File as information final approval for change of manager application for Lewis Restaurant and Grille Inc., from David W. Kelley to Giuseppe Tropeano
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information final approval for change of manager application for Lewis Restaurant and Grille Inc., from David W. Kelley to Giuseppe Tropeano.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file as information final approval for change of manager application for Lewis Restaurant and Grille Inc., from David W. Kelley to Giuseppe Tropeano..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Approve the application with the two initialed changes
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve the application with the two initialed changes.
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve the application with the two initialed changes. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Combined Facilities
Approve Shared Facilities MOU
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve Shared Facilities MOU.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve Shared Facilities MOU..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Dissolve as of January 15, 2020 Town Wide Facilities Committee established by this board years ago as it is no longer necessary
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to dissolve as of January 15, 2020 Town Wide Facilities Committee established by this board years ago as it is no longer necessary.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to dissolve as of January 15, 2020 Town Wide Facilities Committee established by this board years ago as it is no longer necessary..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Memoranda
File monthly report – Memoranda
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file monthly report.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to file monthly report..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Mark Ryan, DPW Director/ Town Engineer
File monthly report – Mark Ryan, DPW Director/ Town Engineer
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file monthly report.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file monthly report..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Building Inspector Mark Chubet
File November Report – Building Inspector Mark Chubet
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file November Report.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to file November Report..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Selectmen’s Minutes
Approve as written meeting minutes from September 3, 10, and 17, 2019
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-0 to approve as written meeting minutes from September 3, 10, and 17, 2019.
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoAbstained: Hajjar
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-0 to approve as written meeting minutes from September 3, 10, and 17, 2019. Selectman Hajjar abstained. 2 Selectmen’s Meeting December 10, 2019 Manager’s Update Luminary Night was this past Saturday and as usual was a tremendous event..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Parkway Concert Orchestra
Reenter executive session and return to open session for adjournment only
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, and on roll call vote of Selectmen Hajjar, Howard and Chairman Bishop, voted to reenter executive session and return to open session for adjournment only.
The roll call does not list William Plasko and Thomas Maloney, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, and on roll call vote of Selectmen Hajjar, Howard and Chairman Bishop, voted to reenter executive session and return to open session for adjournment only..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. A True Record Attest: ____________________________ 3
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. A True Record Attest: ____________________________ 3
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 8:15 p.m. A True Record Attest: ____________________________ 3.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
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