MassVoter.com← Sandwich Select BoardSandwich Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 30, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shane Hoctor, Charles Holden, Michael Miller, Robert George, Patrick Ellis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the appointment of Robert King to the Planning Board until May, 2024
To approve the appointment of Robert King to the Planning Board until May, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the appointment of Robert King to the Planning Board until May, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve the application for a Class Il used car dealer's license for Mr. Geovany A. Rivera RC, Chambers of Cape Cod LLC, 15 Jan Sebastian Drive #C2, Sandwich MA as presented
To approve the application for a Class Il used car dealer's license for Mr. Geovany A. Rivera RC, Chambers of Cape Cod LLC, 15 Jan Sebastian Drive #C2, Sandwich MA as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the application for a Class Il used car dealer's license for Mr. Geovany A. Rivera RC, Chambers of Cape Cod LLC, 15 Jan Sebastian Drive #C2, Sandwich MA as presented. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Continue to use a Residential Factor of "1" ; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption
To continue to use a Residential Factor of "1" ; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to continue to use a Residential Factor of "1" ; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve the special act as amended
To approve the special act as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the special act as amended. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Accept the donations as delineated
To accept the donations as delineated.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to accept the donations as delineated. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Appoint Sabrina Ewing as a member of the Recreation Committee
To appoint Sabrina Ewing as a member of the Recreation Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to appoint Sabrina Ewing as a member of the Recreation Committee. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve Kaelin Greer as a member of the Recreation Committee
To approve Kaelin Greer as a member of the Recreation Committee. He noted that Ms. Greer is a 9" srader and committed to serve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve Kaelin Greer as a member of the Recreation Committee. He noted that Ms. Greer is a 9" srader and committed to serve. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Approve the appointment of Paul Coteus as the Sandwich representative to the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative ending June 30, 2024
To approve the appointment of Paul Coteus as the Sandwich representative to the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to approve the appointment of Paul Coteus as the Sandwich representative to the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Holden, second: Miller)
Go into Executive Session according to M.G.L. 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...
To go into Executive Session according to M.G.L. 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 to comply with the Open Meeting Law G.L. c.30A, §22(f) - Review, potential approval and potential release of Executive Session meeting minutes - 10/ 12/23, 10/26/23, & 11/9/23 ADJOURNMENT
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to go into Executive Session according to M.G.L. 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 to comply with the Open Meeting Law G.L. c.30A, §22(f) - Review, potential approval and potential release of Executive Session meeting minutes - 10/ 12/23, 10/26/23, & 11/9/23 ADJOURNMENT.” (Motion: Hoctor)
Go into Executive Session and adjourn to the next open session on December 7, 2023
To go into Executive Session and adjourn to the next open session on December 7, 2023. Seconded.
The minutes say the board voted but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to go into Executive Session and adjourn to the next open session on December 7, 2023. Seconded. Approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Holden)
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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