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March 5, 2019
23 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Shelly MacNeill, Raymie Parker, George Seibold, Caroline Colarusso, Anthony Wilson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Number and accept articles 1- 4
Colarusso moved to number and accept articles 1- 4. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to number and accept articles 1- 4. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Give a favorable recommendation on articles 1-4
Colarusso moved to give a favorable recommendation on articles 1-4. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to give a favorable recommendation on articles 1-4. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Accept the article, number the capital purchases as number 5, and give a favorable recommendation on number 5
Colarusso moved to accept the article, number the capital purchases as number 5, and give a favorable recommendation on number 5. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to accept the article, number the capital purchases as number 5, and give a favorable recommendation on number 5. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Number and look favorably on this article
Wilson moved to number and look favorably on this article. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to number and look favorably on this article. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Number and vote favorably on article 7
Wilson moved to number and vote favorably on article 7. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to number and vote favorably on article 7. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Accept, number and look favorably upon articles 8 and 9
Colarusso moved to accept, number and look favorably upon articles 8 and 9. Wilson seconded the motion and commented that this is certified retained earnings to off-set the tax rate. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to accept, number and look favorably upon articles 8 and 9. Wilson seconded the motion and commented that this is certified retained earnings to off-set the tax rate. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Accept, number and look favorably on article 10
Seibold moved to accept, number and look favorably on article 10. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to accept, number and look favorably on article 10. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Seibold, second: Colarusso)
Accept, number, and look favorably on article 11
Wilson moved to accept, number, and look favorably on article 11. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept, number, and look favorably on article 11. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Accept and number Articles 13 and 14
Wilson moved to accept and number 13 and 14 and look favorably on them. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously to accept and number 13 and 14.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept and number 13 and 14 and look favorably on them. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously to accept and number 13 and 14..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Seibold)
Look favorably on Articles 13 and 14
Wilson moved to accept and number 13 and 14 and look favorably on them. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously to accept and number 13 and 14. Voted 4-1 to look favorably on the article
One motion was voted in two parts: “Voted unanimously to accept and number 13 and 14. Voted 4-1 to look favorably on the article”; the minutes do not say who voted no, so the count only is shown for this part. The minutes record the vote as “Voted 4-1” but do not say who voted which way, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept and number 13 and 14 and look favorably on them. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously to accept and number 13 and 14. Voted 4-1 to look favorably on the article.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Seibold)
Number and look favorably on number 15
Wilson moved to number and look favorably on number 15. Colarusso seconded the motion, Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to number and look favorably on number 15. Colarusso seconded the motion, Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Number and look favorably on number 16
Wilson moved to number and look favorably on number 16. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to number and look favorably on number 16. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Seibold)
Accept and number 17, but to hold off on the recommendation
Seibold voted to accept and number 17, but to hold off on the recommendation. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Seibold voted to accept and number 17, but to hold off on the recommendation. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Seibold, second: Wilson)
Accept, number, and look favorably on number 18
Wilson moved to accept, number, and look favorably on number 18. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept, number, and look favorably on number 18. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Seibold)
Accept FY2019 budget amendment, but to hold on the recommendation
Wilson moved to accept FY2019 budget amendment, but to hold on the recommendation. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept FY2019 budget amendment, but to hold on the recommendation. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Look favorably on this article
Colarusso moved to look favorably on this article. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion fails 1-4 with Colarusso voting in the affirmative.
Yes: ColarussoNo: MacNeill, Parker, Seibold, WilsonThe minutes record “Motion fails 1-4” “with Colarusso voting in the affirmative”; the other members present are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to look favorably on this article. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion fails 1-4 with Colarusso voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
A three minute recess
Parker moved for a three minute recess. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Parker moved for a three minute recess. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Parker, second: Colarusso)
Revisit this matter in 2 weeks
Wilson moved to revisit this matter in 2 weeks. Colarusso seconded the motion. Motion fails. Voted 2-3
The minutes record the vote as “Voted 2-3” but do not say who voted which way, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to revisit this matter in 2 weeks. Colarusso seconded the motion. Motion fails. Voted 2-3.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Look unfavorably on this article
Seibold moved to look unfavorably on this article. Parker seconded the motion. Parker apologized for her outburst and stated that when she ran for the seat she checked into any conflict of interest and was advised that she could run. Kathy Sullivan stated that MGL 268A allows every employee the right to run Select Board. Voted 4-0-1 with Colarusso abstaining.
Yes: MacNeill, Parker, Seibold, WilsonAbstained: Colarusso
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to look unfavorably on this article. Parker seconded the motion. Parker apologized for her outburst and stated that when she ran for the seat she checked into any conflict of interest and was advised that she could run. Kathy Sullivan stated that MGL 268A allows every employee the right to run Select Board. Voted 4-0-1 with Colarusso abstaining..” (Motion: Seibold, second: Parker)
Town Counsel Appointment MacNeill stated that Attorney Galvin would appreciate that Board hearing this matter and receiv
Put this item on a future agenda
Colarusso moved to put this item on a future agenda. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to put this item on a future agenda. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Accept Minutes
Accept the minutes of 2/5 and 2/19 as corrected
Colarusso voted to accept the minutes of 2/5 and 2/19 as corrected. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Colarusso voted to accept the minutes of 2/5 and 2/19 as corrected. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Human Rights Commission MacNeill stated that the version of the HRC document that is before the Board has been reviewed
Accept the Human Rights Commission policy
Seibold moved to accept the HRC policy. Parker seconded the motion. Colarusso moved to amend the motion to accept the policy with the exception of the reporting requirement. Wilson asked Colarusso what changes she would like and asked if she would support it if the word "report" is changed to "refer". Colarusso stated that she would like to see language stating that the HRC will provide residents with information regarding filing complaints with state and local agencies. Colarusso's amendment was not seconded. Seibold's original motion carries (4-1) with Colarusso voting no.
Yes: MacNeill, Parker, Seibold, WilsonNo: ColarussoCaroline Colarusso’s amendment (removing the reporting requirement) was not seconded; the minutes record “Seibold’s original motion carries (4-1) with Colarusso voting no.”
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to accept the HRC policy. Parker seconded the motion. Colarusso moved to amend the motion to accept the policy with the exception of the reporting requirement. Wilson asked Colarusso what changes she would like and asked if she would support it if the word "report" is changed to "refer". Colarusso stated that she would like to see language stating that the HRC will provide residents with information regarding filing complaints with state and local agencies. Colarusso's amendment was not seconded. Seibold's original motion carries (4-1) with Colarusso voting no..” (Motion: Seibold, second: Parker)
Miscellaneous
Adjourn the meeting
Parker moved to adjourn the meeting. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Parker moved to adjourn the meeting. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Parker, second: Wilson)
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