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August 8, 2023
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael P. O'Loughlin, Tiffanie Needham, Lori Childs, Donna Shortall, John J. Ellard, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Minutes of 7/11/23
To approve Minutes of 7/11/23
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Minutes of 7/11/23, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Approve CDBG Subordination Request Case 14-176E
To approve CDBG Subordination Request Case 14-176E
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve CDBG Subordination Request Case 14-176E, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listed
To approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listed
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listed, by Ms. Needham, 2"! by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban Café
To approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban Café
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban Café, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian Bistro
To approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian Bistro
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian Bistro, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Approve Re-appointment of John Hennessy to the CPA Committee
To approve Re-appointment of John Hennessy to the CPA Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Re-appointment of John Hennessy to the CPA Committee, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Ms. Shortall Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building Committee
To approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building Committee
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building Committee, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for Southern Auto
To formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for Southern Auto
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for Southern Auto, by Ms. Needham, 2™¢ by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Approve the use of $25,000 of Marijuana Host Community funds for Rockland Little League Snack Shack
To approve the use of $25,000 of Marijuana Host Community funds for Rockland Little League Snack Shack
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the use of $25,000 of Marijuana Host Community funds for Rockland Little League Snack Shack, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Support the FSBC recommendation of Option #1
To support the FSBC recommendation of Option #1
From the minutes
“MOTION to support the FSBC recommendation of Option #1, by Ms. Childs, 2" by Ms. Needham. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: Needham)
Adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommended
To adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommended
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommended, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Childs. 4-1 (Ellard)..” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Designate Town Accountant Scott Curtis as Plymouth County ARPA Authorized Submitter/Preparer
To designate Town Accountant Scott Curtis as Plymouth County ARPA Authorized Submitter/Preparer
From the minutes
“MOTION to designate Town Accountant Scott Curtis as Plymouth County ARPA Authorized Submitter/Preparer, by Ms. Needham, 2"! by Ms. Shortall. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Allow the Town Administrator to select the Assistant Town Administrator position
To allow the Town Administrator to select the Assistant Town Administrator position
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to allow the Town Administrator to select the Assistant Town Administrator position, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Ms. Childs. 4-1 (Ellard)..” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Accept Manzella & DiGrande Land Donation
To accept Manzella & DiGrande Land Donation
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept Manzella & DiGrande Land Donation, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
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