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August 4, 2021
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica M. Rushing, John G. Brown, Jr., Rebecca Coletta, Daniel W. Trabucco, Tracy Marino
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Treasurer Kathleen Mccarthy: Vote to Extend Useful Life (borrowing)
That the Town of Pembroke, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 4, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was...
That the Town of Pembroke, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 4, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in her custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 22, 2021 (Article 5) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: PURPOSE BORROWING MAXIMUM AMOUNT USEFUL LIFE Fire SCBA Replacement $132,000 10 Years Fire Turnout Gear 99,000 10 Years Water Department Utility Vehicle | 200,000 10 Years and further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved that the Town of Pembroke, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held August 4, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously passed, all of which appears upon the official record of the board in her custody: Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed June 22, 2021 (Article 5) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows: PURPOSE BORROWING MAXIMUM AMOUNT USEFUL LIFE Fire SCBA Replacement $132,000 10 Years Fire Turnout Gear 99,000 10 Years Water Department Utility Vehicle | 200,000 10 Years and further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Trabucco)
Request for Waiver of Anti-noise Bylaw, Article Xx, Section 15: Jessica Van Der Toorn of 35 Bluejay Way (august 14 from
Approve the request of Jessica Van der Toorn to allow for outdoor music in the form of a DJ at 35 Bluejay Way on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for the purposes of hosting a...
To approve the request of Jessica Van der Toorn to allow for outdoor music in the form of a DJ at 35 Bluejay Way on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for the purposes of hosting a backyard birthday party, subject to the approval of the Pembroke Police Chief
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to approve the request of Jessica Van der Toorn to allow for outdoor music in the form of a DJ at 35 Bluejay Way on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm for the purposes of hosting a backyard birthday party, subject to the approval of the Pembroke Police Chief. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Open Warrant for Fall Special Town Meeting on August 9, Close August 13
Declare the fall Special Town Meeting warrant open effective August 9, 2021 and closed on August 13, 2021 at noon
To declare the fall Special Town Meeting warrant open effective August 9, 2021 and closed on August 13, 2021 at noon
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to declare the fall Special Town Meeting warrant open effective August 9, 2021 and closed on August 13, 2021 at noon. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Vote to Designate Member to Sign Warrants in Town Manager's Absence
Designate Tracy Marino to sign warrants in the absence of the Town Manager
To designate Tracy Marino to sign warrants in the absence of the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to designate Tracy Marino to sign warrants in the absence of the Town Manager, Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Trabucco)
Discussion and Possible Vote to Create Public Safety Building Committee
Reconstitute the Public Safety Building Committee to consist of the Police Chief or designee, Fire Chief or designee, Town Manager, two members of the Select Board, three resident representatives,...
To reconstitute the Public Safety Building Committee to consist of the Police Chief or designee, Fire Chief or designee, Town Manager, two members of the Select Board, three resident representatives, and one planning board representative
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved that the Board reconstitute the Public Safety Building Committee to consist of the Police Chief or designee, Fire Chief or designee, Town Manager, two members of the Select Board, three resident representatives, and one planning board representative. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Discussion, Possible Vote: Create Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee mission as amended
To approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee mission as amended
Yes: Brown, Coletta, Marino, RushingNo: Trabucco
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee mission as amended; Ms. Coletta seconded the motion. The vote was 4/1 with Mr. Trabucco opposed..” (Motion: Marino, second: Coletta)
Town Manager's Report
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to adjourn; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
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