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December 5, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 11 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: David Pignone, Heidi Bilbo, Timothy Waitkevitch, George Seibold, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Citizens' Comments
Approve the borrowing as presented and as attached to the meeting agenda
Bilbo moved to approve the borrowing as presented and as attached to the meeting agenda. 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 approve the borrowing as presented and as attached to the meeting agenda. 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)
Stop and Shop - 259 Main Street/Site Plan Amendment
Approve the site plan amendment
Seibold moved to approve the site plan amendment. 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 site plan amendment. 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)
57 Wright Street/Site Plan Amendment
Approve the site plan amendment
Bilbo moved to approve the site plan amendment. 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 site plan amendment. 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)
Residences at Spot Pond - Developer Mitigation Agreement Houghton appeared on behalf of Fellsway Development LLC
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement is the form acceptable to Attorney Galvin
Seibold moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement is the form acceptable to Attorney Galvin. 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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement is the form acceptable to Attorney Galvin. 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 Town Meeting - Warrant Article Recommendation and Discussion
Approve scenario 2, which includes $2.2 million in ARPA funding and $960,000 in borrowing
Bilbo moved to approve scenario 2, which includes $2.2 million in ARPA funding and $960,000 in borrowing. 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 scenario 2, which includes $2.2 million in ARPA funding and $960,000 in borrowing. 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)
Recommend favorable action on the Arnold House warrant article
Bilbo moved to recommend favorable action on the Arnold House warrant article. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Waitkevitch abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Parker, Pignone, SeiboldAbstained: WaitkevitchThe roll call does not list Timothy Waitkevitch; the minutes say “with Waitkevitch abstaining”, so Timothy Waitkevitch is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to recommend favorable action on the Arnold House warrant article. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Waitkevitch abstaining..” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of 11/21/23
Seibold moved to approve the minutes of 11/21/23. 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 approve the minutes of 11/21/23. 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)
Stoneham Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: A 6:30 p.m. meeting (FY24 tax classification), before the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting the same evening.
Present: David Pignone, Heidi Bilbo, Timothy Waitkevitch, George Seibold, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Tax Classification Hearing
Adopt a minimum residential factor of 0.918943 with a corresponding CIP shift of 175% for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
Waitkevitch moved to adopt a minimum residential factor of 0.918943 with a corresponding CIP shift of 175% for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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
“Waitkevitch moved to adopt a minimum residential factor of 0.918943 with a corresponding CIP shift of 175% for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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: Waitkevitch, second: Bilbo)
Not to grant a residential tax exemption for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
Waitkevitch moved not to grant a residential tax exemption for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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
“Waitkevitch moved not to grant a residential tax exemption for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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: Waitkevitch, second: Seibold)
Not to grant a small business exemption for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
Waitkevitch moved not to grant a small business exemption for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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
“Waitkevitch moved not to grant a small business exemption for FY24 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. 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: Waitkevitch, second: Bilbo)
Recess until 7:00 p.m
Bilbo moved to recess until 7:00 p.m. 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 recess until 7:00 p.m. 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)
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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