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May 16, 2019
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dave Sampson, Michael Miller, Robert George, Shane Hoctor, Charles Holden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate David Sampson to be Chair and Mike Miller to be Vice Chair
Nominate David Sampson to be Chair and Mike Miller to be Vice Chair.
Yes: George, Hoctor, Holden, MillerAbstained: Sampson
From the minutes
“Mr. George nominated David Sampson to be Chair and Mike Miller to be Vice Chair. Mr. Miller seconded. Vote: Four yes, Mr. Sampson abstained..” (Motion: George, second: Miller)
Approve the minutes of May 2, 2019
To approve the minutes of May 2, 2019
Yes: George, Hoctor, Miller, SampsonAbstained: Holden
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the minutes of May 2, 2019, Mr. George seconded. Vote: Four yes, Mr. Holden abstained..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Approve the sale of a $2,100,000 2.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 30, 2019, and payable July 17, 2019, to BNY Mellon Capital Markets at...
Voted: to approve the sale of a $2,100,000 2.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 30, 2019, and payable July 17, 2019, to BNY Mellon Capital Markets at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $1,155.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events 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 Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: 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 Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen,
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved Voted: to approve the sale of a $2,100,000 2.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 30, 2019, and payable July 17, 2019, to BNY Mellon Capital Markets at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $1,155.00. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events 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 Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: 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 Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, 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. 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, 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 sale of the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended. Mr. Miller seconded. Vote: Unanimous..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Miller)
Accept the amended cover sheet
To accept the amended cover sheet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to accept the amended cover sheet. Mr. George seconded. Vote: Unanimous..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
That Mr. Mason be named the alternate
That Mr. Mason be named the alternate
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved that Mr. Mason be named the alternate, Mr. George seconded. Vote: Unanimous..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Accept the donations as listed
To accept the donations as listed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to accept the donations as listed. Mr. George seconded. Vote: Unanimous e Recommended Conservation Commission Appointment - Kimberly Walsh..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
The appointment
The appointment
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved the appointment, Mr. George seconded Vote: Unanimous..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
In accordance with MGL c.30A, §21(a) the Chair declares that having an open session may have a detrimental effect upon the Town's bargaining litigating or negotiating position, as applicable
In accordance with MGL c.30A, §21(a) the Chair declares that having an open session may have a detrimental effect upon the Town's bargaining litigating or negotiating position, as applicable. Purpose #7 (to comply with Open Meeting Law GL c 30A, §22(f)): Review and potential approval and potential release of executive session meeting minutes - 5/2/2019.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“motion: In accordance with MGL c.30A, §21(a) the Chair declares that having an open session may have a detrimental effect upon the Town's bargaining litigating or negotiating position, as applicable. Purpose #7 (to comply with Open Meeting Law GL c 30A, §22(f)): Review and potential approval and potential release of executive session meeting minutes - 5/2/2019. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Vote to approve by roll call..” (second: Miller)
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