MassVoter.com← Stoneham Select BoardStoneham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Stoneham ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Note on these minutes: Raymie Parker took part remotely.
Present: David Pignone, Heidi Bilbo, Timothy Waitkevitch, George Seibold, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Day Road Closures
Approve the Town Day street closures as proposed by the Chamber of Commerce
Seibold moved to approve the Town Day street closures as proposed by the Chamber of Commerce. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the Town Day street closures as proposed by the Chamber of Commerce. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Summer Concert Series Road Closure/Beer Garden Discussion
Closed Church Street as detailed in the request from the Chamber of 8/3/23
Bilbo moved to closed Church Street as detailed in the request from the Chamber of 8/3/23. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to closed Church Street as detailed in the request from the Chamber of 8/3/23. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Enter in Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Select Board
Seibold moved to enter in Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Select Board. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to enter in Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Select Board. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Special One Day License - Chamber of Commerce
Approve the Special One Day License for the beer garden with the stipulation that liability insurance is provided as required
Seibold moved to approve the Special One Day License for the beer garden with the stipulation that liability insurance is provided as required. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the Special One Day License for the beer garden with the stipulation that liability insurance is provided as required. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board
Seibold moved to exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Livery License - Sarah Mawanga
Approve Mawanga's livery license
Seibold moved to approve Mawanga's livery license. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve Mawanga's livery license. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
FY23 End of Year Transfers
Approve the FY23 end of year transfers
Bilbo moved to approve the FY23 end of year transfers. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the FY23 end of year transfers. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Comcast Licensing Proceeding Regarding Renewal of Cable Television License
As cable television license Issuing Authority, 1. Grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of July 11, 2023 - July 10, 2033, to Comcast Cable Communications...
Seibold moved as follows: Move that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, 1. Grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of July 11, 2023 - July 10, 2033, to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC ("Comcast). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License. 2. Recognize and acknowledge the following three (3) side letters from Comcast, signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Kerry Morris, and dated July 11, 2023: (1) Senior Citizen Discount; (2) Placement of Stoneham PEG Channels on Third Party (Currently "Gracenote") PEG Interactive Program Guide and Additional High Definition ("HD") PEG Access Channel; and (3) Availability of PEG HD Channels. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved as follows: Move that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, 1. Grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of July 11, 2023 - July 10, 2033, to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC ("Comcast). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License. 2. Recognize and acknowledge the following three (3) side letters from Comcast, signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Kerry Morris, and dated July 11, 2023: (1) Senior Citizen Discount; (2) Placement of Stoneham PEG Channels on Third Party (Currently "Gracenote") PEG Interactive Program Guide and Additional High Definition ("HD") PEG Access Channel; and (3) Availability of PEG HD Channels. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Extend the Grant of Location to August 31, 2023, with required biweekly updates leading up to the date
Bilbo moved to extend the Grant of Location to August 31, 2023, with required biweekly updates leading up to the date. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to extend the Grant of Location to August 31, 2023, with required biweekly updates leading up to the date. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes for 6/20/23
Bilbo moved to approve the minutes for 6/20/23. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Pignone, Seibold, WaitkevitchAbstained: ParkerThe roll call does not list Raymie Parker; the minutes say “with Parker abstaining”, so Raymie Parker is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the minutes for 6/20/23. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining..” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Approve the minutes from 6/29/23
Bilbo moved to approve the minutes from 6/29/23. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch Raymie Parker Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Seibold abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Parker, Pignone, WaitkevitchAbstained: SeiboldThe roll call does not list George Seibold; the minutes say “with Seibold abstaining”, so George Seibold is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the minutes from 6/29/23. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch Raymie Parker Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Seibold abstaining..” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
October Town Meeting
Hold the October Special Town Meeting on October 23, 2023, and to open the warrant on September 11, 2023 and close the warrant on September 25, 2023
Seibold moved to hold the October Special Town Meeting on October 23, 2023, and to open the warrant on September 11, 2023 and close the warrant on September 25, 2023. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to hold the October Special Town Meeting on October 23, 2023, and to open the warrant on September 11, 2023 and close the warrant on September 25, 2023. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
Bilbo moved to adjourn the meeting. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to adjourn the meeting. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →