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Susan James
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list James as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
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- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed
- Jan 18, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- May 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2018 · Special: Present
- Feb 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 3Accept the policy as writtenMotion: To accept the policy as written.Passed 3–0 · James: Yes
May 3, 2018: Accept the policy as written
To accept the policy as written.
Voted: Yes
Yes: George, James, MillerAbstained: Sampson
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to accept the policy as written. Mr. George seconded. Mr. Sampson abstain. Motion passes 3 ayes to 1 abstention..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
Apr 5Accept the request for a Class II License with…Motion: To accept the request for a Class II License with the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · James: Yes
April 5, 2018: Accept the request for a Class II License with the restrictions as listed in the agenda packet
To accept the request for a Class II License with the restrictions as listed in the agenda packet.
Voted: Yes
Dave Sampson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller motions to accept the request for a Class II License with the restrictions as listed in the agenda packet. Mr. George seconds. The vote is unanimous..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
Mar 8Approve the layout of Kensington Drive and associated drainage…Motion: To approve the layout of Kensington Drive and associated drainage and…Passed 3–0 · James: Not recorded
March 8, 2018: Approve the layout of Kensington Drive and associated drainage and roadway easements as shown on the layout plan entitled "Town of Sandwich Plan on Kensington Drive", dated October 2017, and...
To approve the layout of Kensington Drive and associated drainage and roadway easements as shown on the layout plan entitled "Town of Sandwich Plan on Kensington Drive", dated October 2017, and included with the Board of Selectmen's March 8, 2018 agenda packet.
The minutes say "Vote was unanimous of those present 3-0.", but 4 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Michael Miller, Robert George and Susan James). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to approve the layout of Kensington Drive and associated drainage and roadway easements as shown on the layout plan entitled "Town of Sandwich Plan on Kensington Drive", dated October 2017, and included with the Board of Selectmen's March 8, 2018 agenda packet. Mr. George seconded. Mr. George, Mr. Miller, Mr. Sampson. The Remote Participation with Mrs. James was lost. Vote was unanimous of those present 3-0..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
Feb 8Approve the East Boat Basin Marina Rules & Regulations…Motion: To approve the East Boat Basin Marina Rules & Regulations in…Passed 3–0 · James: Not recorded
February 8, 2018: Approve the East Boat Basin Marina Rules & Regulations in their redacted form
To approve the East Boat Basin Marina Rules & Regulations in their redacted form
The minutes say "Vote 3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan James, Dave Sampson, Michael Miller and Robert George). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sampson moved to approve the East Boat Basin Marina Rules & Regulations in their redacted form, seconded by Mr. George. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Sampson, second: George)
Feb 8Approve Baksis Road Easement with NRG Canal LLC in…Motion: To approve Baksis Road Easement with NRG Canal LLC in accordance…Passed 3–0 · James: Not recorded
February 8, 2018: Approve Baksis Road Easement with NRG Canal LLC in accordance with Article 21 of the May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting
To approve Baksis Road Easement with NRG Canal LLC in accordance with Article 21 of the May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
The minutes say "Vote unanimous 3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan James, Dave Sampson, Michael Miller and Robert George). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sampson moved to approve Baksis Road Easement with NRG Canal LLC in accordance with Article 21 of the May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Miller. Vote unanimous 3-0.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Miller)
Feb 8Approve the one-day liquor license for the Sandwich High…Motion: To approve the one-day liquor license for the Sandwich High School…Passed 3–0 · James: Not recorded
February 8, 2018: Approve the one-day liquor license for the Sandwich High School & STEM PTSA in the town hall auditorium on May 5, 2018
To approve the one-day liquor license for the Sandwich High School & STEM PTSA in the town hall auditorium on May 5, 2018.
The minutes say "Vote unanimous 3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan James, Dave Sampson, Michael Miller and Robert George). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sampson moved to approve the one-day liquor license for the Sandwich High School & STEM PTSA in the town hall auditorium on May 5, 2018. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Vote unanimous 3-0.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Miller)
Feb 8Appoint Dianne O'Connell to the Recreation CommitteeMotion: To appoint Dianne O'Connell to the Recreation CommitteePassed 3–0 · James: Not recorded
February 8, 2018: Appoint Dianne O'Connell to the Recreation Committee
To appoint Dianne O'Connell to the Recreation Committee
The minutes say "Vote unanimous 3-0", but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan James, Dave Sampson, Michael Miller and Robert George). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sampson moved to appoint Dianne O'Connell to the Recreation Committee, seconded by Mr. Miller. Vote unanimous 3-0.” (Motion: Sampson, second: Miller)
Votes with no disagreement (31)
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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