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December 2, 2021
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee, the School Committee and the Board of Health. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Dave Sampson, Michael Miller, Robert George, Shane Hoctor, Charles Holden
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of November 4, 2021 as distributed
To approve the minutes of November 4, 2021 as distributed.
The minutes say "Approved with one abstention." but do not give a count or say who abstained. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the minutes of November 4, 2021 as distributed. Mr. George seconded. Approved with one abstention..” (Motion: Holden, second: George)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Holden)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Holden seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Holden)
That the Town adopt a factor of 1 for the FY '22 tax rate with no residential exemption, no small commercial exemption, and no open space discount
That the Town adopt a factor of 1 for the FY '22 tax rate with no residential exemption, no small commercial exemption, and no open space discount.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved that the Town adopt a factor of 1 for the FY '22 tax rate with no residential exemption, no small commercial exemption, and no open space discount. Mr. Sampson seconded. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Sampson)
Appoint David Liskowsky to the Board of Health to serve until the next election
To appoint David Liskowsky to the Board of Health to serve until the next election.
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to appoint David Liskowsky to the Board of Health to serve until the next election. Mr. Sampson seconded. Unanimously approved by members of the Board of Health and Board of Selectmen by roll call vote..” (Motion: George, second: Sampson)
Authorize the Department of Natural Resources to open the shellfish beds
To authorize the Department of Natural Resources to open the shellfish beds.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to open the shellfish beds. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Holden)
Amend the shellfish regulations by adopting Shellfish Regulation No. 2021-01 and to authorize the shellfish constable to re-open beds in a portion of Old Harbor and Mill Creek referred to by MA...
To amend the shellfish regulations by adopting Shellfish Regulation No. 2021-01 and to authorize the shellfish constable to re-open beds in a portion of Old Harbor and Mill Creek referred to by MA Division of Marine Fisheries as the Sandwich Harbor Basin CCB37, once the DMF has received acceptable samples, and authorizes said opening. Said areas will close when deemed appropriate by the shellfish constable and the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to amend the shellfish regulations by adopting Shellfish Regulation No. 2021-01 and to authorize the shellfish constable to re-open beds in a portion of Old Harbor and Mill Creek referred to by MA Division of Marine Fisheries as the Sandwich Harbor Basin CCB37, once the DMF has received acceptable samples, and authorizes said opening. Said areas will close when deemed appropriate by the shellfish constable and the Town Manager. Seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Holden)
Extend the license and application for Artis Winery at the Farmers' Market
To extend the license and application for Artis Winery at the Farmers' Market.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to extend the license and application for Artis Winery at the Farmers' Market. Seconded by Mr. George. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: George)
Appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term
To appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term.
The minutes say "Approved by four members.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Michael Miller, Robert George, Shane Hoctor and Charles Holden). Showing the count only. The minutes name Shane Hoctor as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved by four members..” (Motion: Hoctor)
Approve the annual liquor licenses as presented
To approve the annual liquor licenses as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to approve the annual liquor licenses as presented. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Hoctor)
Accept the seasonal population estimate as presented
To accept the seasonal population estimate as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to accept the seasonal population estimate as presented. Seconded by Mr. Sampson. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Sampson)
Accept the donation under M.G.L. Chapter 44 §53A % Roofing Materials from Home Depot and the Massachusetts Military Foundation Inc. in the amount of $27,328.71
To accept the donation under M.G.L. Chapter 44 §53A % Roofing Materials from Home Depot and the Massachusetts Military Foundation Inc. in the amount of $27,328.71. Ms. Harper said they are working on the license agreement with the Massachusetts Military Foundation so this can be done before the end of the calendar year. Motion
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved to accept the donation under M.G.L. Chapter 44 §53A % Roofing Materials from Home Depot and the Massachusetts Military Foundation Inc. in the amount of $27,328.71. Ms. Harper said they are working on the license agreement with the Massachusetts Military Foundation so this can be done before the end of the calendar year. Motion seconded by Mr. Holden. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: George, second: Holden)
Adjourn was seconded
Motion to adjourn was seconded
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was seconded and approved unanimously..”
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