MassVoter.com← Sandwich Select BoardSandwich Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 14, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Accept the 2020 redistricting map as presented
To accept the 2020 redistricting map as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to accept the 2020 redistricting map as presented. Mr. Sampson seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Sampson)
Approve a one-day liquor license for the Sandwich Public Library as presented
To approve a one-day liquor license for the Sandwich Public Library as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to approve a one-day liquor license for the Sandwich Public Library as presented. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Holden)
Grant the alcohol license as presented for 50 to 75 people and entertainment license for a one-person acoustic guitarist
To grant the alcohol license as presented for 50 to 75 people and entertainment license for a one-person acoustic guitarist.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to grant the alcohol license as presented for 50 to 75 people and entertainment license for a one-person acoustic guitarist. Mr. Holden seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing .
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson opened the public hearing. Mr. Holden seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Holden)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to close the public hearing. Mr. George seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: George)
That acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television franchise Issuing Authority pursuant to MGL 166A, and finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast of...
That acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television franchise Issuing Authority pursuant to MGL 166A, and finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast of Connecticut/Georgia/Massachusetts/New Hampshire/New York/North Carolina/Virginia/Vermont, LLC ("Comcast") reasonably meets the franchise and cable- related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and finding that Comcast's financial andtechnical qualifications and local programming channels, facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs; and Based on the recommendation of the Town's Cable Advisory Committee to approve the proposed Comcast renewal franchise, the Sandwich Board of Selectmen hereby approves the Comcast-proposed renewal franchise effective November 1, 2021 and associated supporting documents including Comcast's senior citizen discount side letter; Comcast's Institutional Network Fiber Use Agreement and I-Net side letter; and further approves the commitment of 0.5% of Gross Annual Comcast revenues for allocation as needed for continued operation of the existing Institutional Network interconnecting municipal buildings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved that acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television franchise Issuing Authority pursuant to MGL 166A, and finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast of Connecticut/Georgia/Massachusetts/New Hampshire/New York/North Carolina/Virginia/Vermont, LLC ("Comcast") reasonably meets the franchise and cable- related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town; and finding that Comcast's financial andtechnical qualifications and local programming channels, facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs; and Based on the recommendation of the Town's Cable Advisory Committee to approve the proposed Comcast renewal franchise, the Sandwich Board of Selectmen hereby approves the Comcast-proposed renewal franchise effective November 1, 2021 and associated supporting documents including Comcast's senior citizen discount side letter; Comcast's Institutional Network Fiber Use Agreement and I-Net side letter; and further approves the commitment of 0.5% of Gross Annual Comcast revenues for allocation as needed for continued operation of the existing Institutional Network interconnecting municipal buildings. Mr. George seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
Suspend the Cable Advisory Committee
To suspend the Cable Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to suspend the Cable Advisory Committee. Mr. Hoctor seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Hoctor)
Appoint Julia Wright and Chandra Disanti to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Julia Wright and Chandra Disanti to the Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to appoint Julia Wright and Chandra Disanti to the Commission on Disability. Mr. Sampson seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Sampson)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to adjourn. Mr. George seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: George)
From the Sandwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sandwich Enterprise (capenews.net).
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