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April 5, 2023
20 recorded votes, 0 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
Board Action: Vote to Enter Into Three Year Contract Between the Town of Pembroke and Town Manager William Chenard
Enter into a contract with Town Manager, Bill Chenard from May 11, 2023 through June 30, 2023
To enter into a contract with Town Manager, Bill Chenard from May 11, 2023 through June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to enter into a contract with Town Manager, Bill Chenard from May 11, 2023 through June 30, 2023, Ms. Marino seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Marino)
Enter into a contract with Town Manager, Bill Chenard from July 1 -2023 - June 30, 2026
To enter into a contract with Town Manager, Bill Chenard from July 1 -2023 - June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to enter into a contract with Town Manager, Bill Chenard from July 1 -2023 - June 30, 2026, Mr. Ciciotti seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Ciciotti)
Scheduled Appointment: Ice Cream Vendor Renewal Permit Application - Stephen Burt, Sole Proprietor and Operator
Grant the application of Stephen Burt of Burt's Ice Cream to renew his permit #IC-01 to Engage in Ice Cream Truck Vending and operate an ice cream truck throughout the Town, Monday through...
To grant the application of Stephen Burt of Burt's Ice Cream to renew his permit #IC-01 to Engage in Ice Cream Truck Vending and operate an ice cream truck throughout the Town, Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to dusk and on Sunday from 11:00am to dusk subject to Health Department Inspection and Police Chief's approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino made a motion to grant the application of Stephen Burt of Burt's Ice Cream to renew his permit #IC-01 to Engage in Ice Cream Truck Vending and operate an ice cream truck throughout the Town, Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to dusk and on Sunday from 11:00am to dusk subject to Health Department Inspection and Police Chief's approval, Mr. Brown seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Vote to Open Warrant for Insertion of Recission Article from Treasurer: Rescind Unborrowed Amounts from November 12, 201
Open the annual town meeting warrant to insert one new article to rescind amounts voted to be borrowed as presented
To open the annual town meeting warrant to insert one new article to rescind amounts voted to be borrowed as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to open the annual town meeting warrant to insert one new article to rescind amounts voted to be borrowed as presented, seconded by Mr. Brown, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Brown)
Include the article in the warrant
To include the article in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to include the article in the warrant, Ms. Coletta seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Coletta)
Amend the language in article 13 to change the name of the committee to the Recycling & Sustainability Committee, subject to Town Counsel's recommendation
To amend the language in article 13 to change the name of the committee to the Recycling & Sustainability Committee, subject to Town Counsel's recommendation
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved that the board amend the language in article 13 to change the name of the committee to the Recycling & Sustainability Committee, subject to Town Counsel's recommendation, seconded by Ms. Marino. Mr. Ciciotti asked about removing language from the motion, Mr. Trabucco stated that the motion could include removing language. Mr. Chenard stated that this committee was different because it was created at Town Meeting, not by the Select Board. Discussion ensued regarding changing the scope of a committee within the motion as well as the original vote at town meeting. Ms. Coletta modified her motion to replace the Recycling Committee with the Recycling & Sustainability Committee; the scope of the committee to engage in public education and projects aimed at resource management and conservation efforts with focus areas to include waste waster reduction and recycling, home efficiency tips, eco-friendly home maintenance, eco-friendly lawn & gardening home chemical and pesticide alternatives, home resource conservation education, and strike language, Mr. Ciciotti seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Close the warrant
To close the warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to close the warrant, Mr. Ciciotti seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Ciciotti)
Vote to Submit Ballot Question to Town Clerk for Inclusion in Annual Town Election Ballot: Proposition 2 ½ Override - De
Include the following question on the ballot for the May 13, 2023 election: "Shall the Town of Pembroke be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and a half, so called, the...
To include the following question on the ballot for the May 13, 2023 election: "Shall the Town of Pembroke be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and a half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct a Public Safety Building Complex for both Police Department and Fire Department on Washington Street, and a Fire Department Substation on School Street (Route 27)?"
From the minutes
“Mr. Ciciotti moved to include the following question on the ballot for the May 13, 2023 election: "Shall the Town of Pembroke be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and a half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct a Public Safety Building Complex for both Police Department and Fire Department on Washington Street, and a Fire Department Substation on School Street (Route 27)?", Ms. Marino seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Marino)
Vote to Authorize Use of Police Detail(s) for May 13, 2023, Municipal Election in Accordance with Votes Act
Authorize the use of a police detail for the May 13, 2023, Municipal Election, with each precinct needing no fewer than one (1) officer at any given time and allow the Chief of Police to determine...
To authorize the use of a police detail for the May 13, 2023, Municipal Election, with each precinct needing no fewer than one (1) officer at any given time and allow the Chief of Police to determine which officers to hire and assign officers to their respective precincts in accordance with the VOTES Act of 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved to authorize the use of a police detail for the May 13, 2023, Municipal Election, with each precinct needing no fewer than one (1) officer at any given time and allow the Chief of Police to determine which officers to hire and assign officers to their respective precincts in accordance with the VOTES Act of 2022, Ms. Marino seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Vote to Appoint Susan Bollinger of School Committee to Vacancy on Pembroke Drug Prevention Coalition
Accept the resignation of Michael Tropeano from the Pembroke Drug Prevention Coalition, and further to appoint Susan Bollinger as the School Committee's representative
To accept the resignation of Michael Tropeano from the Pembroke Drug Prevention Coalition, and further to appoint Susan Bollinger as the School Committee's representative
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to accept the resignation of Michael Tropeano from the Pembroke Drug Prevention Coalition, and further to appoint Susan Bollinger as the School Committee's representative, Mr. Brown seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Brown)
Vote Recommendations on Articles 1, 3, 4, 7, 14 and New Recession Article for Possible Favorable Action; Vote Recommenda
Favorable action on Article 1
Favorable action on Article 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved favorable action on Article 1, Ms. Coletta seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Coletta)
Favorable action on article 3
Favorable action on article 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Ciciotti moved favorable action on article 3, Mr. Brown seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Brown)
Favorable action on article 4
Favorable action on article 4
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved favorable action on article 4, Ms. Marino seconded; the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Favorable action on article 19
Favorable action on article 19
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved favorable action on article 19, Mr. Ciciotti seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Ciciotti)
Favorable action on article 7
Favorable action on article 7
From the minutes
“Mr. Ciciotti moved favorable action on article 7, Ms. Coletta seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Ciciotti, second: Coletta)
Favorable action on article 14 and 14A
Favorable action on article 14 and 14A
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved favorable action on article 14 and 14A, Mr. Ciciotti seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Ciciotti)
Favorable action on article 13 as amended
Favorable action on article 13 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Coletta moved favorable action on article 13 as amended, Ms. Marino seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coletta, second: Marino)
Town Meeting Floor recommendation to article 18
Town Meeting Floor recommendation to article 18
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved Town Meeting Floor recommendation to article 18, Ms. Coletta seconded. Mr. Trabucco discussed the citizen's petition with the board and left it up for discussion at the Town Meeting. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Brown, second: Coletta)
Vote to Accept Minutes of March 8, 2023
Accept the minutes of March 8, 2023
To accept the minutes of March 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Marino moved to accept the minutes of March 8, 2023; Mr. Ciciotti seconded; the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Ciciotti)
Community Comment
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 9:43pm, he requested a motion to adjourn, Ms. Marino moved it, Mr. Ciciotti seconded, the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Marino, second: Ciciotti)
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