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January 28, 2020
16 recorded votes, 12 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
Enter Executive session for the purpose stated, and to reconvene in Open Session
Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard to enter Executive session for the purpose stated, and to reconvene in Open Session. Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectman Maloney, Selectman Howard, Selectman Plasko, Selectman Hajjar, and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed. 7:00 P.M. – Planning Board The Boards met to appoint an interim member to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Deborah Holmwood.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard to enter Executive session for the purpose stated, and to reconvene in Open Session. Roll call vote: Those in favor: Selectman Maloney, Selectman Howard, Selectman Plasko, Selectman Hajjar, and Chairman Bishop. Motion passed. 7:00 P.M. – Planning Board The Boards met to appoint an interim member to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Deborah Holmwood..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
5-0 to nominate Brian Hachey for the interim position on the Planning Board
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to 5-0 to nominate Brian Hachey for the interim position on the Planning Board. 7:15 P.M. – Chief William Brooks, Norwood Police Department: Chief Brooks updated the Board, starting with the most recent statistics in regard to heroin overdoses, which is an issue the department continues to work on.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to 5-0 to nominate Brian Hachey for the interim position on the Planning Board. 7:15 P.M. – Chief William Brooks, Norwood Police Department: Chief Brooks updated the Board, starting with the most recent statistics in regard to heroin overdoses, which is an issue the department continues to work on..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Marcia Motta, Bay State Animal Cooperative
Approve request to host this year’s Fundraising Dog Wash/Car Wash, rabies clinic and micro-chipping clinic in the parking lot across from the Civic Center on Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to host this year’s Fundraising Dog Wash/Car Wash, rabies clinic and micro-chipping clinic in the parking lot across from the Civic Center on Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting – New Business January 28, 2020 Discussion of Land Use:
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve request to host this year’s Fundraising Dog Wash/Car Wash, rabies clinic and micro-chipping clinic in the parking lot across from the Civic Center on Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1 Selectmen’s Meeting – New Business January 28, 2020 Discussion of Land Use:.” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Discussion of Land Use
Table until other business is completed. a
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to table until other business is completed. a.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to table until other business is completed. a..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Authorize and direct the manager to begin the process and undertake the project. b
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to authorize and direct the manager to begin the process and undertake the project. b.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to authorize and direct the manager to begin the process and undertake the project. b..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Support the Manager in pursuing four pocket park locations
On motion of Selectman, seconded by Selectman Maloney voted to support the Manager in pursuing four pocket park locations.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman, seconded by Selectman Maloney voted to support the Manager in pursuing four pocket park locations..” (second: Maloney)
Set up a hearing per the Historical Commission request to come before the Board or meet with a representative from the Board to discuss Morse House uses with respect to a Community Preservation...
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to set up a hearing per the Historical Commission request to come before the Board or meet with a representative from the Board to discuss Morse House uses with respect to a Community Preservation application.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted to set up a hearing per the Historical Commission request to come before the Board or meet with a representative from the Board to discuss Morse House uses with respect to a Community Preservation application..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Mary Lou Folan, Norwood Town Clerk
File as information notification that the Legislature approved a one week Early Voting period for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to file as information notification that the Legislature approved a one week Early Voting period for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election.
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 as information notification that the Legislature approved a one week Early Voting period for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Unfinished Business
Go to ballot with a non-binding referendum question changing the name of the Norwood Board of Selectmen to the Norwood Select Board
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to go to ballot with a non-binding referendum question changing the name of the Norwood Board of Selectmen to the Norwood Select Board.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted unanimously to go to ballot with a non-binding referendum question changing the name of the Norwood Board of Selectmen to the Norwood Select Board..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Discuss rates before voting on these applications
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to discuss rates before voting on these applications.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to discuss rates before voting on these applications..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Of adopting the proposed fee schedule effective March 1, 2020
Made a motion to adopt Selectman Hajjar’s fee schedule to be effective as of April 1, 2020. Selectman Hajjar amended the motion to March 1, 2020 and Selectman Maloney seconded the amended motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of adopting the proposed fee schedule effective March 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“made a motion to adopt Selectman Hajjar’s fee schedule to be effective as of April 1, 2020. Selectman Hajjar amended the motion to March 1, 2020 and Selectman Maloney seconded the amended motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of adopting the proposed fee schedule effective March 1, 2020..” (Motion: Hajjar)
Approve both applications
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve both applications.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to approve both applications..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Reinstate Class II Used Auto Sales License upon approval of counsel, otherwise if necessary will schedule the hearing
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to reinstate Class II Used Auto Sales License upon approval of counsel, otherwise if necessary will schedule the hearing.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted to reinstate Class II Used Auto Sales License upon approval of counsel, otherwise if necessary will schedule the hearing..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Financial Policies
Approve the following correction to Debt Management Policy
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve the following correction to Debt Management Policy.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to approve the following correction to Debt Management Policy..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Selectmen’s Minutes
File as submitted Meeting minutes from November 5, 2019
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file as submitted Meeting minutes from November 5, 2019.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
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“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted to file as submitted Meeting minutes from November 5, 2019..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Plasko)
Adjournment
Adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:00 p.m. A True Record
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:00 p.m. A True Record.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned accordingly at 9:00 p.m. A True Record..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
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