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Pembroke Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 15, 2021

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Treasurer-collector Kathleen Mccarthy: Vote to Award Bond Sale, Issuance

Vote, in order to reduce interest costs, that the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote, in order to reduce interest costs, that the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all of the Town's $3,090,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2008 Bonds dated July 15, 2008 maturing on July 15 in the years 2022, 2025 and 2028 (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds; and further vote that the sale of the $21,065,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated September 23, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $23,186,008.34 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on July 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2022 $1,250,000 5.000% 2034 $720,000 2.000% 2023 1,145,000 5.000 2035 720,000 2.000 2024 1,135,000 5.000 2036 720,000 2.000 2025 1,135,000 5.000 2037 720,000 2.000 2026 1,130,000 5.000 2038 720,000 2.000 2027 990,000 5.000 2039 720,000 2.000 2028 935,000 5.000 2040 720,000 2.125 2029 885,000 5.000 2041 720,000 2.125 2030 885,000 5.000 2042 700,000 2.250 2031 875,000 4.000 2044 1,400,000 2.250 2032 720,000 4.000 2046 1,400,000 2.375 2033 720,000 3.000 And further vote that the Bonds maturing on July 15, 2044 and July 15, 2046 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due July 15, 2044, year 2043 amount $700,000, year 2044 at final maturity $700,000; Term Bond due July 15, 2046, year 2045 $700,000, year 2046 at final maturity $700,000; And further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 31, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated September 9, 2021 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further to vote that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further to vote to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated September 23, 2021 between the Town and U.S. September 15, 2021 Bank National Association as Refunding Escrow Agent. Further vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further vote that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further vote that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further vote that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved that the Select Board vote, in order to reduce interest costs, that the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all of the Town's $3,090,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2008 Bonds dated July 15, 2008 maturing on July 15 in the years 2022, 2025 and 2028 (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds; and further vote that the sale of the $21,065,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated September 23, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $23,186,008.34 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on July 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2022 $1,250,000 5.000% 2034 $720,000 2.000% 2023 1,145,000 5.000 2035 720,000 2.000 2024 1,135,000 5.000 2036 720,000 2.000 2025 1,135,000 5.000 2037 720,000 2.000 2026 1,130,000 5.000 2038 720,000 2.000 2027 990,000 5.000 2039 720,000 2.000 2028 935,000 5.000 2040 720,000 2.125 2029 885,000 5.000 2041 720,000 2.125 2030 885,000 5.000 2042 700,000 2.250 2031 875,000 4.000 2044 1,400,000 2.250 2032 720,000 4.000 2046 1,400,000 2.375 2033 720,000 3.000 And further vote that the Bonds maturing on July 15, 2044 and July 15, 2046 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due July 15, 2044, year 2043 amount $700,000, year 2044 at final maturity $700,000; Term Bond due July 15, 2046, year 2045 $700,000, year 2046 at final maturity $700,000; And further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 31, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated September 9, 2021 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further to vote that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further to vote to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated September 23, 2021 between the Town and U.S. September 15, 2021 Bank National Association as Refunding Escrow Agent. Further vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further vote that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further vote that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further vote that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Brown)

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

Fire Chief Ken Mccormick: Request for Vote of Increase Ambulance Fees

Increase the ambulance fees for Advanced Life Support 1 from $1,800 to $2,070, Advanced Life Support 2 from $2,600 to $2,990 and driving milage from 29 cents per mile to 33 cents per mile...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To increase the ambulance fees for Advanced Life Support 1 from $1,800 to $2,070, Advanced Life Support 2 from $2,600 to $2,990 and driving milage from 29 cents per mile to 33 cents per mile effective October 1st

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved to increase the ambulance fees for Advanced Life Support 1 from $1,800 to $2,070, Advanced Life Support 2 from $2,600 to $2,990 and driving milage from 29 cents per mile to 33 cents per mile effective October 1st. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)

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

Recommendation of Planning Board: Appoint Stephan Roundtree as Public Safety Building Committee Rep

Accept the Planning Board's recommendation that the Select Board appoint Stephan Roundtree as their representative to the Public Safety Building Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the Planning Board's recommendation that the Select Board appoint Stephan Roundtree as their representative to the Public Safety Building Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved to accept the Planning Board's recommendation that the Select Board appoint Stephan Roundtree as their representative to the Public Safety Building Committee. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Marino)

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

Recommendation of Planning Board: Appoint Alysha Siciliano-perry as Ocpc Alternate Rep

Accept the Planning Board's recommendation that the Select Board appoint Alysha Siciliano-Perry as their representative as Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council, term to expire 2023

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the Planning Board's recommendation that the Select Board appoint Alysha Siciliano-Perry as their representative as Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council, term to expire 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved to accept the Planning Board's recommendation that the Select Board appoint Alysha Siciliano-Perry as their representative as Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council, term to expire 2023. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

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

Recommendation of ZBA: Appoint Louis Christian Carpenter, 25 Stetson Heights Rd as Zoning Board Alternate

Appoint Louis Christian Carpenter of 25 Stetson Heights Road as an alternate member of the Zoning Board, term to expire June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Louis Christian Carpenter of 25 Stetson Heights Road as an alternate member of the Zoning Board, term to expire June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino moved to appoint Louis Christian Carpenter of 25 Stetson Heights Road as an alternate member of the Zoning Board, term to expire June 30, 2024. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

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

Request for Appointment: Arthur Boyle, 82 Woodbine Road to Town Landing Committee

Appoint Arthur Boyle to the Town Landing Committee, term to expire 2021

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Arthur Boyle to the Town Landing Committee, term to expire 2021

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino moved to appoint Arthur Boyle to the Town Landing Committee, term to expire 2021. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

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

Application for One Day Special Liquor License, MGL C.138 §14: Pembroke Rtc on October 23 at 116 Center St

Approve the request of the Pembroke Republican Town Committee for a One Day Liquor License under MGL c.138 §14 to serve wine and malt beverages from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on October 23, 2021, at 116...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of the Pembroke Republican Town Committee for a One Day Liquor License under MGL c.138 §14 to serve wine and malt beverages from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on October 23, 2021, at 116 Center Street

From the minutes

“Ms. Marino moved to approve the request of the Pembroke Republican Town Committee for a One Day Liquor License under MGL c.138 §14 to serve wine and malt beverages from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on October 23, 2021, at 116 Center Street; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)

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

7:30 Public Hearing: Glenn Miller, Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC: New Class II Used Auto Sales License to Be Excerised a

Open the hearing for a new Class II Used Auto Sales license for Glenn Miller of Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC and, as the applicants was not present, moved to continue the hearing to 8:00 pm

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing for a new Class II Used Auto Sales license for Glenn Miller of Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC and, as the applicants was not present, moved to continue the hearing to 8:00 pm

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved to open the hearing for a new Class II Used Auto Sales license for Glenn Miller of Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC and, as the applicants was not present, moved to continue the hearing to 8:00 pm. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)

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

Continue the public hearing for a new Class II Used Auto Sales license for Glenn Miller of Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC to September 29th

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the public hearing for a new Class II Used Auto Sales license for Glenn Miller of Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC to September 29th

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved to continue the public hearing for a new Class II Used Auto Sales license for Glenn Miller of Miller Classic Motorcars, LLC to September 29th. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Trabucco)

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

Vote Eminent Domain Order of Taking of Easements, Route 36 Rehabilitation Project

Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 15 of the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Order of Taking to take, by eminent domain, for roadway, sidewalk, drainage, utility and related...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 15 of the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Order of Taking to take, by eminent domain, for roadway, sidewalk, drainage, utility and related purposes and for the purpose of undertaking the Center Street (Route 36) Rehabilitation Project, the land and the permanent and temporary easements set forth in the Order of Taking in, on, and under the parcels of land shown on a plan of land entitled: "Easement Plan Route 36 Pembroke, MA" dated September 14, 2021, and prepared by Design Consultants, Inc. and identified in Exhibit A of said Order of Taking, and to award damages for said taking in the amounts set forth in Exhibit B of said Order of Taking, and further, to authorize Town Counsel to update Exhibit A following a title rundown

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved pursuant to the vote taken under Article 15 of the May 14, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Order of Taking to take, by eminent domain, for roadway, sidewalk, drainage, utility and related purposes and for the purpose of undertaking the Center Street (Route 36) Rehabilitation Project, the land and the permanent and temporary easements set forth in the Order of Taking in, on, and under the parcels of land shown on a plan of land entitled: "Easement Plan Route 36 Pembroke, MA" dated September 14, 2021, and prepared by Design Consultants, Inc. and identified in Exhibit A of said Order of Taking, and to award damages for said taking in the amounts set forth in Exhibit B of said Order of Taking, and further, to authorize Town Counsel to update Exhibit A following a title rundown. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Review Applications, Possible Interviews and Vote: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Enter executive session under MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 (1) to discuss complaints brought against a public official - Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the Select Board and (6) to consider the...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 (1) to discuss complaints brought against a public official - Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the Select Board and (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; request to waive right of first refusal on 58 West Elm St (B10-3) on four acres of the sixteen acre parcel (c.61A §14)

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved to enter executive session under MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 (1) to discuss complaints brought against a public official - Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the Select Board and (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; request to waive right of first refusal on 58 West Elm St (B10-3) on four acres of the sixteen acre parcel (c.61A §14). Ms. Rushing declared it to be so, with the Board returning to Open Session at the conclusion of this executive session. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. By roll call vote; Brown - yes, Coletta - yes, Marino - yes, Trabucco - yes, and Rushing - yes..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Trabucco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Vote Regarding Request to Waive Right of First Refusal, 58 West Elm Street (b10-3)

That the town waive its Right of First Refusal with respect to the land located at 58 West Elm Street parcel ID# B10-3, this is the sale of four acres of sixteen acres, its being noticed under MGL...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the town waive its Right of First Refusal with respect to the land located at 58 West Elm Street parcel ID# B10-3, this is the sale of four acres of sixteen acres, its being noticed under MGL c.61A §14 for intent to use that portion of their real property for purposes other than farmland, and moves that the Board September 15, 2021 waive our right of first refusal with respect to that property based on this proposed purchase and sale agreement

From the minutes

“Ms. Coletta moved that the town waive its Right of First Refusal with respect to the land located at 58 West Elm Street parcel ID# B10-3, this is the sale of four acres of sixteen acres, its being noticed under MGL c.61A §14 for intent to use that portion of their real property for purposes other than farmland, and moves that the Board September 15, 2021 waive our right of first refusal with respect to that property based on this proposed purchase and sale agreement. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Trabucco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Trabucco moved to adjourn; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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