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June 8, 2021
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Maloney, William Plasko, Helen Abdallah Donohue, David Hajjar, Matthew Lane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session. 6:45 p.m. Executive Session Purpose 3- To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session. 6:45 p.m. Executive Session Purpose 3- To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; On completion of discussion,
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session. 6:45 p.m. Executive Session Purpose 3- To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; On completion of discussion,.” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Move to open session – Executive Session
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted to move to open session.
The minutes say only “voted”, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“on motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted to move to open session..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)
Appointments
Continue the hearing until July 20th, 2021
Made a motion to continue the hearing until July 20th, 2021, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 7:10 P.M. Middle School Building Committee For discussion: Mr. Alan Slater, along with members of the Middle School Building Committee delivered a slide presentation to the Board - with regard to the proposed plans and timeline for the new middle school.
From the minutes
“made a motion to continue the hearing until July 20th, 2021, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 7:10 P.M. Middle School Building Committee For discussion: Mr. Alan Slater, along with members of the Middle School Building Committee delivered a slide presentation to the Board - with regard to the proposed plans and timeline for the new middle school..” (second: Donohue)
Endorse the project – Appointments
Motion to endorse the project made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to endorse the project made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Mark Good, Treasurer/Tax Collector
Sign – Mark Good, Treasurer/Tax Collector
Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to sign made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Courtyard Marriot, 300 River Ridge Drive
Approve – Courtyard Marriot, 300 River Ridge Drive
Motion to approve made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 3..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
Margaret Beardsley, 105 Bahama Drive, Apt B
Approve – Margaret Beardsley, 105 Bahama Drive, Apt B
Motion to approve made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 4.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 4..” (Motion: Lane, second: Donohue)
Tanu Basu, Indian Association of Greater Boston
Approve – Tanu Basu, Indian Association of Greater Boston
Motion to approve made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar according to previous practice. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Hajjar according to previous practice. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Hajjar)
Katie Sibbing-Dunn, Progress Norwood and Friends
Approve – Katie Sibbing-Dunn, Progress Norwood and Friends
Motion to approve made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 6.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Donohue, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 6..” (Motion: Donohue, second: Lane)
Tim Gorman, Location Manager for "The Mothership" film
Approve – Tim Gorman, Location Manager for "The Mothership" film
Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 7.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 7..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)
Max Gouveia, Miano Construction Company
Charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance - to be worked out with the Town Manager –
Motion to charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance - to be worked out with the Town Manager – made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved – 4-1 in favor.
Yes: Donohue, Hajjar, Lane, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance - to be worked out with the Town Manager – made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved – 4-1 in favor. Selectman Plasko voted no. 8..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
LM TacoMA, Inc
Approve the CV request as submitted
Motion to approve the CV request as submitted, made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 10.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the CV request as submitted, made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 10..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
M.S. Walker, 975 University Avenue
Accept the donation under Chapter 4453a for the purpose indicated
Made a motion to accept the donation under Chapter 4453a for the purpose indicated, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 12.
From the minutes
“made a motion to accept the donation under Chapter 4453a for the purpose indicated, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 12..” (second: Hajjar)
Code of Conduct
Accept the draft for further review and comment by MAIA - by Selectman Hajjar
Motion was made to accept the draft for further review and comment by MAIA - by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 14.
From the minutes
“motion was made to accept the draft for further review and comment by MAIA - by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue. The motion was approved unanimously. 14..” (second: Donohue)
Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation
Approve all of the requests noted
Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar to approve all of the requests noted. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Hajjar to approve all of the requests noted. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Hajjar)
File – Travis Farley, Superintendent of Recreation
Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 2.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 2..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Building Inspector Matthew Walsh
File – Building Inspector Matthew Walsh
Motion to file made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 3.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 3..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Scott Murphy, Zoning Board of Appeals
File – Scott Murphy, Zoning Board of Appeals
Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 5.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 5..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Bishop Jean Luma, Norwood Church of God
File – Bishop Jean Luma, Norwood Church of God
Motion to file made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 6.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Selectman Lane, seconded by Selectman Hajjar. The motion was approved unanimously. 6..” (Motion: Lane, second: Hajjar)
Carriage House Consulting, Inc
File – Carriage House Consulting, Inc
Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 7.
From the minutes
“Motion to file made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The motion was approved unanimously. 7..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
For approval of the Board
Approve the minutes with corrections
Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane to approve the minutes with corrections. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane to approve the minutes with corrections. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
Adjourn – For approval of the Board
Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko. The motion was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
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