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August 17, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel W. Trabucco, Tracy Marino, John G. Brown, Jr., Rebecca Coletta, Steven Ciciotti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Joseph Armstrong, the Bog Café: Common Victualer's License Application at 159 Forest St
Grant Joseph Armstrong d/b/a "The Bog Cafe" a Common Victualer's License in accordance with the provisions of MGL c140 s2 to be exercised at 159 Forest Street in Pembroke
To grant Joseph Armstrong d/b/a "The Bog Cafe" a Common Victualer's License in accordance with the provisions of MGL c140 s2 to be exercised at 159 Forest Street in Pembroke
From the minutes
“Mr. Ciciotti moved to grant Joseph Armstrong d/b/a "The Bog Cafe" a Common Victualer's License in accordance with the provisions of MGL c140 s2 to be exercised at 159 Forest Street in Pembroke. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. Mr. Armstrong asked if the could submit an application for a Farm Stand permit to sell produce from the location with the approval of the property owner; Mr. Ciciotti amended his motion to include "and upon review of the Town Manager of a produce sales request, would eb granted as well". Ms. Marino seconded the amended motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)
John Graney, the Grillfather, LLC: Application for Mobile Food Vendor Permit
Approve the application of John Graney of The Grillfather, LLC for a Mobile Food Vendor Permit to be exercised on private property only conditionally upon the approval of the Health Agent
To approve the application of John Graney of The Grillfather, LLC for a Mobile Food Vendor Permit to be exercised on private property only conditionally upon the approval of the Health Agent
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to approve the application of John Graney of The Grillfather, LLC for a Mobile Food Vendor Permit to be exercised on private property only conditionally upon the approval of the Health Agent. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Vote to Accept the Resignation of Jason Federico from the Water Commissioners
Accept the resignation of Jason Federico from the Water Commission
To accept the resignation of Jason Federico from the Water Commission
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to accept the resignation of Jason Federico from the Water Commission; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Vote Fall Special Articles for Inclusion or Removal from Warrant
Include articles one through eleven in the fall special town meeting warrant
To include articles one through eleven in the fall special town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to include articles one through eleven in the fall special town meeting warrant; Mr. Ciciotti seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Ciciotti)
Vote Order of Taking for Lisa's Lane Roadway Acceptance as Voted at Town Meeting May 10, 2022
In accordance with the authority of the provisions of Chapter 79 and Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 of the General Laws, as amended
In accordance with the authority of the provisions of Chapter 79 and Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 of the General Laws, as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved, in accordance with the authority of the provisions of Chapter 79 and Chapter 82, Sections 21-24 of the General Laws, as amended, the vote taken under Article 10 of the May 10, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, a certified copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and any and every other power and authority that is hereunto in any way enabling, hereby takes, on behalf of the Town, for all purposes for which public ways are used, including, without limitation, for the purpose of undertaking the Lisa Lane project and for any and all purposes incidental or related thereto, in, on and under certain parcels of land shown more particularly on a plan of land entitled "AS-BUILT ACCEPTANCE PLAN LISA'S LANE PEMBROKE, MASSACHUSETTS" dated December 2, 2021, prepared by Grady Consulting, L.L.C. recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. Mr. Ciciotti seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Ciciotti)
Vote to Appoint Gretchen Emmetts as Pembroke's GATRA Representative
Appoint Council on Aging Director Gretchen Emmetts to the role of GATRA Representative for the Town of Pembroke
To appoint Council on Aging Director Gretchen Emmetts to the role of GATRA Representative for the Town of Pembroke
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to appoint Council on Aging Director Gretchen Emmetts to the role of GATRA Representative for the Town of Pembroke. Ms. Coletta seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Coletta)
Vote to Accept the Minutes of July 20, August 3, 2022
Accept the minutes of July 20, 2022
To accept the minutes of July 20, 2022
Yes: Brown, Ciciotti, Coletta, TrabuccoAbstained: Marino
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to accept the minutes of July 20, 2022; Ms. Coletta seconded the motion. The vote was 4/0/1 in favor with Ms. Marino abstaining..” (Motion: Brown, second: Coletta)
Accept the minutes of August 3, 2022
To accept the minutes of August 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to accept the minutes of August 3, 2022, and Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Discussion/ Vote Re Draft Letter: Tolls/implementing Mobility Pricing
Table this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting
To table this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to table this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting; Ms. Marino seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Town Manager's Report
Express support for the ARPA funding amounts presented by the Town Manager
To express support for the ARPA funding amounts presented by the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved that the Board express support for the ARPA funding amounts presented by the Town Manager; Mr. Ciciotti seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Ciciotti)
Discussion, Possible Vote: Correspondence Reading at Meetings
Enter executive session under MGL c. 30A, Sec.21(4) a discussion of strategy regarding security devices at town facilities - EMP shields
To enter executive session under MGL c. 30A, Sec.21(4) a discussion of strategy regarding security devices at town facilities - EMP shields
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to enter executive session under MGL c. 30A, Sec.21(4) a discussion of strategy regarding security devices at town facilities - EMP shields. Mr. Chenard stated the Board will not return to open session. Ms. Marino seconded the motion. 5/0 by roll call: Brown - yes, Ciciotti - yes, Coletta - yes, Marino - yes, Trabucco - yes..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to adjourn and Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
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