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Pembroke Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

August 5, 2020

10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Daniel W. Trabucco, Jessica M. Rushing, John G. Brown, Jr., Rebecca Coletta, Tracy Marino

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Vote to Remand February 7TH Warrant Articles Back to Original Submitters

Remand all remaining items submitted in the annual warrant cycle that closed February 7th to give the submitters to provide them with an opportunity to review them for accuracy and relevance...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To remand all remaining items submitted in the annual warrant cycle that closed February 7th to give the submitters to provide them with an opportunity to review them for accuracy and relevance before a fall warrant cycle is announced

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to remand all remaining items submitted in the annual warrant cycle that closed February 7th to give the submitters to provide them with an opportunity to review them for accuracy and relevance before a fall warrant cycle is announced. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)

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

Vote to Accept the Resignation of Thomas Irving from the (elected) Planning Board

Accept the resignation of Thomas Irving from his elected role as Planning Board member effective immediately, and with regret

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the resignation of Thomas Irving from his elected role as Planning Board member effective immediately, and with regret

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved to accept the resignation of Thomas Irving from his elected role as Planning Board member effective immediately, and with regret. Ms. Rushing seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Rushing)

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

Vote to Accept the Resignation of Patrick Chilcott from the Advisory Committee

Accept the resignation of Patrick Chilcott from the Pembroke Advisory Committee with regret

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Accept the resignation of Patrick Chilcott from the Pembroke Advisory Committee with regret

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Mr. Brown moved accept the resignation of Patrick Chilcott from the Pembroke Advisory Committee with regret. Ms. Rushing seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Rushing)

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

Discussion, Vote: Board of Selectmen's Liaison Policy

Accept the Select Board Liaison policy as presented by Tracy Marino with the change from "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the Select Board Liaison policy as presented by Tracy Marino with the change from "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board"

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to accept the Select Board Liaison policy as presented by Tracy Marino with the change from "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board". Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)

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

Vote Amendment to Selectmen's Calendar: Cancel August 12 and 19, 2020 Meeting

Cancel meetings of August 12 and August 19

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To cancel meetings of August 12 and August 19

Yes: Brown, Marino, RushingAbstained: Coletta, Trabucco

From the minutes

“Mr. Brown moved to cancel meetings of August 12 and August 19. Ms. Rushing seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 3/0/2: Brown - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Coletta and Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Rushing)

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

Vote to Publish Letter of Support for the Board of Selectmen's Racial Justice Position

Approve this statement as an official statement of the position of the Town of Pembroke

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve this statement as an official statement of the position of the Town of Pembroke

Yes: Coletta, Marino, RushingNo: BrownAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to approve this statement as an official statement of the position of the Town of Pembroke. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 3/1/1: Brown - no; Coletta - yes, Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Marino)

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

Vote to Create Study Group to Evaluate the Resident's Support for Application Process for No Place for Hate Designation

Nominate Rebecca Coletta and Tracy Marino to form a Committee to Promote Racial Justice in Pembroke

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

To nominate Rebecca Coletta and Tracy Marino to form a Committee to Promote Racial Justice in Pembroke

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to nominate Rebecca Coletta and Tracy Marino to form a Committee to Promote Racial Justice in Pembroke. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)

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

Vote to Approve Minutes of July 8, 2020 and July 15, 2020

Accept the minutes of July 8, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To accept the minutes of July 8, 2020

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to accept the minutes of July 8, 2020; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)

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

Accept the minutes of July 15, 2020

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To accept the minutes of July 15, 2020

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to accept the minutes of July 15, 2020; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)

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

Ask the Selectmen

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn

Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco

From the minutes

“Ms. Rushing moved to adjourn, and Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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