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November 18, 2020
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: John G. Brown, Jr., Tracy Marino, Daniel W. Trabucco, Jessica M. Rushing, Rebecca Coletta
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Daniel Taylor: Joint Appointments of Interim Planning Board Members Heather Tremblay and Stephan Roundtree
The interim appointment of Heather Tremblay for a term from November 18, 2020 to the first available local election, May 15, 2021
The interim appointment of Heather Tremblay for a term from November 18, 2020 to the first available local election, May 15, 2021
Joint vote with another board (count as written: 5/0/1); only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Taylor, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved the interim appointment of Heather Tremblay for a term from November 18, 2020 to the first available local election, May 15, 2021. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote by roll call: By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (second: Trabucco)
The interim appointment of Stephan Roundtree for a term from November 18, 2020 to the first available local election, May 15, 2021
The interim appointment of Stephan Roundtree for a term from November 18, 2020 to the first available local election, May 15, 2021
Joint vote with another board (count as written: 5/0/1); only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Taylor, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Taylor moved the interim appointment of Stephan Roundtree for a term from November 18, 2020 to the first available local election, May 15, 2021. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (second: Trabucco)
Linda Peterson: Joint Appointment of Advisory Committee Member
Appoint Robert Kenney to the vacant term which expires in 2021
To appoint Robert Kenney to the vacant term which expires in 2021
Joint vote with another board (count as written: 5/0/1); only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Peterson, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Peterson moved to appoint Robert Kenney to the vacant term which expires in 2021; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (second: Trabucco)
Scott Owens, First American Law Group on Behalf of First American Title Insurance: Request for Certificate of Compliance
Authorize a Certificate of Compliance for 29 Jessica Circle, Unit #36
To authorize a Certificate of Compliance for 29 Jessica Circle, Unit #36
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved that the board vote to authorize a Certificate of Compliance for 29 Jessica Circle, Unit #36. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Vote to Accept Resignation of Matthew Murphy from Recycling Committee
Accept the resignation of Matthew Murphy from the Recycling Committee with regret
To accept the resignation of Matthew Murphy from the Recycling Committee with regret
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to accept the resignation of Matthew Murphy from the Recycling Committee with regret. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Vote Recommendation of Affordable Housing Committee: Appoint Jane Ford of 18 Lilah Lane
Appoint Jane Ford of 18 Lilah Lane to the Pembroke Affordable Housing Committee
To appoint Jane Ford of 18 Lilah Lane to the Pembroke Affordable Housing Committee
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to appoint Jane Ford of 18 Lilah Lane to the Pembroke Affordable Housing Committee; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Consider Vote to Renew Eligible Class I and Class II Licenses for 2021
Approve the renewal of the eligible Class I new auto dealer's license
To approve the renewal of the eligible Class I new auto dealer's license
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to approve the renewal of the eligible Class I new auto dealer's license. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Approve the renewal of the eligible Class II used auto dealer's licenses subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and Treasurer
To approve the renewal of the eligible Class II used auto dealer's licenses subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and Treasurer
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to approve the renewal of the eligible Class II used auto dealer's licenses subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and Treasurer; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Consider a Vote to Renew Eligible Precious Metals Licenses for 2021
Approve the renewal of the eligible Precious Metal dealer's licenses subject to the approval of the Treasurer
To approve the renewal of the eligible Precious Metal dealer's licenses subject to the approval of the Treasurer
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to approve the renewal of the eligible Precious Metal dealer's licenses subject to the approval of the Treasurer; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Vote to Accept Minutes of November 4, 2020
Accept the minutes of November 4, 2020 as printed
To accept the minutes of November 4, 2020 as printed
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to accept the minutes of November 4, 2020 as printed; 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)
Enter executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements; Health Insurance Portability...
To enter executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Pub. L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 for consideration of a vote of Ambulance Fund abatements
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to enter executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Pub. L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 for consideration of a vote of Ambulance Fund abatements. 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)
Re-enter public session
To re-enter public session
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to re-enter public session; Ms. Marino seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Marino)
Ambulance Fee Abatement
Affirm the vote taken in executive session to abate $172,734.70 from the ambulance billing account for fiscal years 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020 as listed
To affirm the vote taken in executive session to abate $172,734.70 from the ambulance billing account for fiscal years 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020 as listed
The minutes give a count of 5/0/1, but the roll call lists 5 yes, 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to affirm the vote taken in executive session to abate $172,734.70 from the ambulance billing account for fiscal years 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020 as listed. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By roll call vote: 5/0/1: Brown - yes; Coletta - yes; Marino - yes; Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Carolyn Murray, Kp Law, Pc: Discussion Regarding Board's Public Comment Policy Language
Adjourn
To adjourn
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingAbstained: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing 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: Rushing)
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