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November 4, 2020
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel W. Trabucco, John G. Brown, Jr., Tracy Marino, Jessica M. Rushing, Rebecca Coletta
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Common Victualer's License Application: Makram Pizza, Inc. D/b/a Pembroke Famous Pizza, 125 Church Street, Ayad Makram,
Approve the transfer application for Common Victualers license #CV-76 from Luis Berjamo Peralta of Pembroke Famous Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pembroke Famous Pizza to Makram Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pembroke...
To approve the transfer application for Common Victualers license #CV-76 from Luis Berjamo Peralta of Pembroke Famous Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pembroke Famous Pizza to Makram Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pembroke Famous Pizza at 125 Church Street
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to approve the transfer application for Common Victualers license #CV-76 from Luis Berjamo Peralta of Pembroke Famous Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pembroke Famous Pizza to Makram Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Pembroke Famous Pizza at 125 Church Street. 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)
Willard J. Boulter Jr., Request for Letter of Support to Restore Funding for Scenic River Protection (NSRWA)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for annual funding of the North River Commission as enforcement of the SRPA
To authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for annual funding of the North River Commission as enforcement of the SRPA
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Trabucco requested a motion to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for annual funding of the North River Commission as enforcement of the SRPA; Mr. Brown so moved. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Vote Recommendation of Herring Fisheries: Appoint Robert Mccarthy (24 Glenwood Rd), Robert Mccarthy, Jr. of 274 High St
Appoint Robert McCarthy to the alternate vacancy on the Herring Fisheries Commission, term to expire 2023 and Robert McCarthy to the alternate vacancy on the Herring Fisheries Commission, term to...
To appoint Robert McCarthy to the alternate vacancy on the Herring Fisheries Commission, term to expire 2023 and Robert McCarthy to the alternate vacancy on the Herring Fisheries Commission, term to expire 2022
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to appoint Robert McCarthy to the alternate vacancy on the Herring Fisheries Commission, term to expire 2023 and Robert McCarthy to the alternate vacancy on the Herring Fisheries Commission, term to expire 2022. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Vote Recommendation of Cultural Council to Appoint Two (2) Members, Carol Watches, Margaret Woll
Appoint Carol Watches of 19 Maple Avenue and Margaret Woll of 84 Forest Street to the Pembroke Cultural Council, terms to expire 2023
To appoint Carol Watches of 19 Maple Avenue and Margaret Woll of 84 Forest Street to the Pembroke Cultural Council, terms to expire 2023
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to appoint Carol Watches of 19 Maple Avenue and Margaret Woll of 84 Forest Street to the Pembroke Cultural Council, terms to expire 2023. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
7:30 Pm: Tax Assessors' FY21 Tax Classification Hearing
Accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors for a uniform tax rate for the Town of Pembroke for FY21 for the Town of Pembroke
To accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors for a uniform tax rate for the Town of Pembroke for FY21 for the Town of Pembroke
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to accept the recommendation of the Board of Assessors for a uniform tax rate for the Town of Pembroke for FY21 for the Town of Pembroke; Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Does not vote to adopt the small commercial exemption
To does not vote to adopt the small commercial exemption
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved that the Board does not vote to adopt the small commercial exemption; Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Marino)
Continue the public hearing until further information is received from the Assessors
To continue the public hearing until further information is received from the Assessors
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to continue the public hearing until further information is received from the Assessors. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Discussion and Vote Regarding Mma's Best Practice "conduct and Civility of Public Officials"
That, pending town counsel's approval, that the Board vote to adopt this as Pembroke's official Code of Conduct for the Pembroke Selectboard
That, pending town counsel's approval, that the Board vote to adopt this as Pembroke's official Code of Conduct for the Pembroke Selectboard
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved that, pending town counsel's approval, that the Board vote to adopt this as Pembroke's official Code of Conduct for the Pembroke Selectboard. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Marino)
Vote to Enact Public Comment Policy
That town counsel review the public comment policy and bring their recommendations back to the board
That town counsel review the public comment policy and bring their recommendations back to the board
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved that town counsel review the public comment policy and bring their recommendations back to the board. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Vote to Accept Minutes of October 7, 2020 and October 21, 2020
Accept the minutes of October 7, 2020
To accept the minutes of October 7, 2020
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to accept the minutes of October 7, 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: Marino, second: Brown)
Accept the minutes of October 21, 2020
To accept the minutes of October 21, 2020
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to accept the minutes of October 21, 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: Marino, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report
Enter executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
To enter executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Hobomock Street (D6-1) proposed solar farm (c.61B) and (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements; HIPAA voting of Ambulance Fund Abatements and Open Meeting Law, MGL c.30A §21 voting of executive session minutes
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to enter executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; Hobomock Street (D6-1) proposed solar farm (c.61B) and (7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements; HIPAA voting of Ambulance Fund Abatements and Open Meeting Law, MGL c.30A §21 voting of executive session minutes. Mr. Trabucco declared it so, and stated that the Board would not return to open session. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Adjourn
To adjourn
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to adjourn with Ms. Marino seconding the motion. By roll call vote: 4/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, with Trabucco abstaining..” (Motion: Brown)
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