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January 24, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 14 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: David Pignone took part remotely.
Present: George Seibold, David Pignone, Raymie Parker, Heidi Bilbo
Absent: Shelly MacNeill
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Borrowing for Capital Projects Approved by 5/22 Town Meeting Treasurer Paulette
Approve the borrowing as follows
Parker moved to approve the borrowing as follows: Voted: to approve the sale of $1,045,700 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 1, 2023, and payable February 1, 2024, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $8,553.83. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 11, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated January 18, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. 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 borrowing as follows: Voted: to approve the sale of $1,045,700 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated February 1, 2023, and payable February 1, 2024, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $8,553.83. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 11, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated January 18, 2023, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. 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)
Election Equipment
Discontinue use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scan Tabulators at all future local, State and Federal preliminaries, primaries and general elections held in the Town of Stoneham
Bilbo moved to discontinue use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scan Tabulators at all future local, State and Federal preliminaries, primaries and general elections held in the Town of Stoneham. 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 discontinue use of the Accu-Vote Optical Scan Tabulators at all future local, State and Federal preliminaries, primaries and general elections held in the Town of Stoneham. 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)
Accept the ImageCast Precinct Tabulators for use in all future local, State and Federal preliminaries, primaries and general elections held in the Town of Stoneham
Bilbo moved to accept the ImageCast Precinct Tabulators for use in all future local, State and Federal preliminaries, primaries and general elections held in the Town of Stoneham. 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 accept the ImageCast Precinct Tabulators for use in all future local, State and Federal preliminaries, primaries and general elections held in the Town of Stoneham. 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 1/10/23 and 1/11/23
Bilbo moved to approve the minutes of 1/10/23 and 1/11/23. 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 1/10/23 and 1/11/23. 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)
Annual Town Meeting - Set Date for Meeting/Opening and Closing of Warrant
Hold town meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023, in the town hall auditorium
Parker moved to hold town meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023, in the town hall auditorium. 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 hold town meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023, in the town hall auditorium. 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)
Open the warrant for the annual town meeting on February 6, 2023
Parker moved to open the warrant for the annual town meeting on February 6, 2023. 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 open the warrant for the annual town meeting on February 6, 2023. 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)
Close the warrant for the annual town meeting on March 6, 2023
Parker moved to close the warrant for the annual town meeting on March 6, 2023. 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 close the warrant for the annual town meeting on March 6, 2023. 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)
Stoneham/Melrose/Wakefield Health Agent - Update
Hear this matter later in the meeting
Parker moved to hear this matter later in 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 hear this matter later in 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)
Bylaw Review Committee - Update
Add the Conservation Commission to the list of participating committees and to make Wortman and ex officio member of the bylaw review committee
Parker moved to add the Conservation Commission to the list of participating committees and to make Wortman and ex officio member of the bylaw review committee. 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 add the Conservation Commission to the list of participating committees and to make Wortman and ex officio member of the bylaw review committee. 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)
Stoneham Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: A 5:30 p.m. meeting (Town Accountant candidate interview), before the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting the same evening.
Present: George Seibold, David Pignone, Raymie Parker, Heidi Bilbo
Absent: Shelly MacNeill
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Interview Preparation
Take a 5 minute recess to get the candidate in place
Parker moved to take a 5 minute recess to get the candidate in place. 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 take a 5 minute recess to get the candidate in place. 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)
Town Accountant Search Interview
A 5 minute recess to allow Plourde to exit
Bilbo moved for a 5 minute recess to allow Plourde to exit. 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 for a 5 minute recess to allow Plourde to exit. 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)
Allow Sheehan to negotiate and continue moving Plourde through the hiring process
Bilbo moved to allow Sheehan to negotiate and continue moving Plourde through the hiring process. 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 allow Sheehan to negotiate and continue moving Plourde through the hiring process. 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)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Bilbo moved to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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)
From the Stoneham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Stoneham, Select Board page (captioned group photo). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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