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December 20, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: David Pignone took part remotely.
Present: George Seibold, David Pignone, Raymie Parker, Heidi Bilbo
Absent: Shelly MacNeill
Every vote, in order
Citizens' Comments
Move agenda items 6 and 7 up on the agenda and return to 4 upon their conclusion
Parker moved to move agenda items 6 and 7 up on the agenda and return to 4 upon their conclusion. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to move agenda items 6 and 7 up on the agenda and return to 4 upon their conclusion. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Approve the OPM report to be included with the Town's DE-2 application
Bilbo moved to approve the OPM report to be included with the Town's DE-2 application. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the OPM report to be included with the Town's DE-2 application. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Parker)
Approve and sign the DE-2 application
Bilbo moved to approve and sign the DE-2 application. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve and sign the DE-2 application. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Parker)
Winter Parking Regulations
Return to agenda item number 4
Parker moved to return to agenda item number 4. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to return to agenda item number 4. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Comcast Licensing Proceeding Regarding Renewal of Cable Television License
WHEREAS, THE Town of Stoneham ("Town") granted a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC with a license term from December 20, 2012 through December 19...
Bilbo moved as follows: WHEREAS, THE Town of Stoneham ("Town") granted a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC with a license term from December 20, 2012 through December 19, 2022 ("Renewal License"); WHEREAS, the Town is desirous of completing the Cable Television License Renewal process and reaching a Cable License Renewal Agreement with Comcast pursuant to the informal licensing process set out in Section 626(h) of the Cable Act; WHEREAS, Comcast and the Town have engaged in a good faith cable license negotiation process; WHERAS, the parties are currently completing the final provisions of the Renewal License Agreement; WHEREAS, the Select Board ("Board") as Cable Television License Issuing Authority deems it prudent to protect the interests of all parties with respect to the formal license renewal process. NOW THEREFORE, because an informal Renewal License Agreement was not completed in time to place it before the Board for the scheduled meeting of December 19, 2022 and to protect the interests of the Town, Comcast and the public, the Board, pursuant to Section 626(c)(1) of the Cable Act, hereby votes to issue this "Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial" of Comcast's formal license proposal to provide additional time to complete the license renewal process and issue a renewal cable license to Comcast. The Board further authorizes the Town Administrator and/or Town Counsel to take any action related to the implementation of this vote and/or the completion of the Renewal License Agreement for presentation to this Board for review and a vote thereon, as deem to be warranted. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved as follows: WHEREAS, THE Town of Stoneham ("Town") granted a Cable Television Renewal License to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC with a license term from December 20, 2012 through December 19, 2022 ("Renewal License"); WHEREAS, the Town is desirous of completing the Cable Television License Renewal process and reaching a Cable License Renewal Agreement with Comcast pursuant to the informal licensing process set out in Section 626(h) of the Cable Act; WHEREAS, Comcast and the Town have engaged in a good faith cable license negotiation process; WHERAS, the parties are currently completing the final provisions of the Renewal License Agreement; WHEREAS, the Select Board ("Board") as Cable Television License Issuing Authority deems it prudent to protect the interests of all parties with respect to the formal license renewal process. NOW THEREFORE, because an informal Renewal License Agreement was not completed in time to place it before the Board for the scheduled meeting of December 19, 2022 and to protect the interests of the Town, Comcast and the public, the Board, pursuant to Section 626(c)(1) of the Cable Act, hereby votes to issue this "Friendly Preliminary Assessment of Denial" of Comcast's formal license proposal to provide additional time to complete the license renewal process and issue a renewal cable license to Comcast. The Board further authorizes the Town Administrator and/or Town Counsel to take any action related to the implementation of this vote and/or the completion of the Renewal License Agreement for presentation to this Board for review and a vote thereon, as deem to be warranted. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Parker)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of 12/2/22 and 12/6/22
Bilbo moved to approve the minutes of 12/2/22 and 12/6/22. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the minutes of 12/2/22 and 12/6/22. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Parker)
Extend the Grant of Location until July 31, 2022
Bilbo moved to extend the Grant of Location until July 31, 2022. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to extend the Grant of Location until July 31, 2022. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Parker)
Approve Licensing for 2023
Approve the Common Victualler licenses for 2023 (1-42) as presented
Parker moved to approve the Common Victualler licenses for 2023 (1-42) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0) With Seibold abstaining on Bear Hill Golf Club.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the Common Victualler licenses for 2023 (1-42) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0) With Seibold abstaining on Bear Hill Golf Club..” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Approve the Entertainment licenses for 2023 (1-22) as presented
Parker moved to approve the Entertainment licenses for 2023 (1-22) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0) With Seibold abstaining on Bear Hill Golf Club.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the Entertainment licenses for 2023 (1-22) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0) With Seibold abstaining on Bear Hill Golf Club..” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Approve the Juke licenses for 2023 (1-4) as presented
Parker moved to approve the Juke licenses for 2023 (1-4) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the Juke licenses for 2023 (1-4) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Approve the Automatic Amusement license for 2023 as presented
Bilbo moved to approve the Automatic Amusement license for 2023 as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the Automatic Amusement license for 2023 as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Bilbo)
Approve the Class I licenses for 2023 (1-2) as presented
Parker moved to approve the Class I licenses for 2023 (1-2) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the Class I licenses for 2023 (1-2) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Approve the Class II licenses for 2023 (1-4) as presented
Parker moved to approve the Class II licenses for 2023 (1-4) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the Class II licenses for 2023 (1-4) as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
Parker moved to adjourn the meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to adjourn the meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold David Pignone Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Motion Passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
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