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March 26, 2024
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: David Pignone, Heidi Bilbo, Timothy Waitkevitch, George Seibold, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the meeting
Pignone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a unanimous vote
From the minutes
“Pignone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a unanimous vote.”
Eversource - 345 kV Transmission Project Update/Eighth Amended Grant of Location
Extend Eversource's grant of location until April 15, 2024
Seibold moved to extend Eversource's grant of location until 4/15/24. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch Voting against: George Seibold Raymie Parker Pignone opted to hear from Eversource's representative before voting. Jeffrey Ciceron, project manager from Eversource, stated that the transmission line was up and in service as of 3/25/24. He stated that they are at the restoration phase, but they also need to complete the hand hold that was left behind on Main Street as well. He stated that they are working to get the transformer for the high school. He stated that Eversource does not make transformers and that the delay is a supply chain issue. The time frame that they have been given from the vendor is between the end of June and mid-July. Pignone stated that there has been no information or communication from Eversource regarding the transformer. He stated that the Town was supposed to be receiving weekly updates and we have no heard from anyone for weeks regarding the transformer. Waitkevitch stated that we need the information on the transformer and we need to work hand in glove to make sure that it is here and functional or that there is a plan B. We need to open the high school on time in order to provide education for grades 9-12. We need communication and solutions. Pignone stated that the transformer that is being substituted will not allow the high school to open as designed, and that includes having no hot water in the building. Pignone stated that he is voting yes on the 4/15/24 extension in hopes that there will be better communication and information regarding the transformer. Voting in favor: David Pignone Motion passes (3-2)
Yes: Bilbo, Pignone, WaitkevitchNo: Parker, SeiboldThe roll call was interrupted: Heidi Bilbo and Timothy Waitkevitch voted in favor and George Seibold and Raymie Parker against; David Pignone “opted to hear from Eversource’s representative before voting” and then voted in favor. The minutes record “Motion passes (3-2).”
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to extend Eversource's grant of location until 4/15/24. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch Voting against: George Seibold Raymie Parker Pignone opted to hear from Eversource's representative before voting. Jeffrey Ciceron, project manager from Eversource, stated that the transmission line was up and in service as of 3/25/24. He stated that they are at the restoration phase, but they also need to complete the hand hold that was left behind on Main Street as well. He stated that they are working to get the transformer for the high school. He stated that Eversource does not make transformers and that the delay is a supply chain issue. The time frame that they have been given from the vendor is between the end of June and mid-July. Pignone stated that there has been no information or communication from Eversource regarding the transformer. He stated that the Town was supposed to be receiving weekly updates and we have no heard from anyone for weeks regarding the transformer. Waitkevitch stated that we need the information on the transformer and we need to work hand in glove to make sure that it is here and functional or that there is a plan B. We need to open the high school on time in order to provide education for grades 9-12. We need communication and solutions. Pignone stated that the transformer that is being substituted will not allow the high school to open as designed, and that includes having no hot water in the building. Pignone stated that he is voting yes on the 4/15/24 extension in hopes that there will be better communication and information regarding the transformer. Voting in favor: David Pignone Motion passes (3-2).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
National Grid - Grant of Location 95 Maple Street
Approve the grant of location
Seibold moved to approve the grant of location. 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 grant of location. 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)
Memorial Day Street Closings Maureen Buckley appeared for the Stoneham Veterans Committee to request street closings for
Approve the street closures for the Memorial Day parade with any updates at the discretion of public safety
Bilbo moved to approve the street closures for the Memorial Day parade with any updates at the discretion of public safety. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the street closures for the Memorial Day parade with any updates at the discretion of public safety. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
Town Counsel - Reappointment and Performance Review
Reappoint Attorney Galvin as Town Counsel
Parker moved to reappoint Attorney Galvin as Town Counsel. 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
“Parker moved to reappoint Attorney Galvin as Town Counsel. 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: Parker, second: Waitkevitch)
Approve Minutes 3/12/24
Approve the minutes of 3/12/24
Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/12/24. 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
“Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/12/24. 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: Parker, second: Seibold)
Adjourn Select Board
Adjourn the meeting
Bilbo moved to adjourn the meeting. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to adjourn the meeting. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
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