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April 9, 2024
22 recorded votes, 0 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 roll call vote
From the minutes
“Pignone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a unanimous roll call vote.”
Reorganize Select Board
Elect Raymie Parker as Chair
Pignone nominated Parker to be the Chair of the Select Board. Seibold seconded the nomination. 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
“Pignone nominated Parker to be the Chair of the Select Board. Seibold seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: David Pignone Heidi Bilbo Timothy Waitkevitch George Seibold Raymie Parker Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Seibold)
Elect Timothy Waitkevitch as Vice Chair
Bilbo nominated Waitkevitch for Vice Chair. Pignone 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 nominated Waitkevitch for Vice Chair. Pignone 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: Pignone)
Elect Heidi Bilbo as Clerk
Seibold nominated Bilbo for Clerk. Pignone 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 nominated Bilbo for Clerk. Pignone 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: Pignone)
Citizens' Comments Elise Wulff, 8 Crystal Drive, requested that the Board do everything in its power to avoid budget cut
Approve the street closings as outlined in Day's letter to the Board (6/20; 7/28; 8/8 from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.)
Seibold moved to approve the street closings as outlined in Day's letter to the Board (6/20; 7/28; 8/8 from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.). Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the street closings as outlined in Day's letter to the Board (6/20; 7/28; 8/8 from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.). Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Street Closings - Baseball Parade
Enter into liquor licensing authority to return to the Select Board
Seibold moved to enter into liquor licensing authority to return to the Select Board. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to enter into liquor licensing authority to return to the Select Board. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Approve the Special One Day licenses pending insurance coverage
Seibold moved to approve the Special One Day licenses pending insurance coverage. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the Special One Day licenses pending insurance coverage. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Special One Day License - Zoo New England Julie Towne appeared for Zoo New England and requested Special One Day license
Approve the Special One Day licenses
Seibold moved to approve the Special One Day licenses. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the Special One Day licenses. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone 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: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone 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: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Extend the grant of location through 8/15/24
Seibold moved to extend the grant of location through 8/15/24. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to extend the grant of location through 8/15/24. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Finance and Advisory Board Meeting Update/Discussion
Recommend favorable action on articles 1-4
Seibold moved to recommend favorable action on articles 1-4. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to recommend favorable action on articles 1-4. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Recommend favorable action on article 10
Waitkevitch moved to recommend favorable action on article 10. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to recommend favorable action on article 10. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Seibold)
Recommend favorable action on article 11
Pignone moved to recommend favorable action on article 11. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to recommend favorable action on article 11. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Waitkevitch)
Recommend favorable action on article 12
Seibold moved to recommend favorable action on article 12. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to recommend favorable action on article 12. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Pignone)
Recommend favorable action on article 13
Waitkevitch moved to recommend favorable action on article 13. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to recommend favorable action on article 13. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Seibold)
Recommend favorable action on article 14
Bilbo moved to recommend favorable action on article 14. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to recommend favorable action on article 14. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Pignone)
Recommend favorable action on article 15
Pignone moved to recommend favorable action on article 15. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to recommend favorable action on article 15. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Seibold)
Pignone moved to recommend favorable action on article 15. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to recommend favorable action on article 15. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Waitkevitch)
Recommend favorable action of article 18
Pignone moved to recommend favorable action of article 18. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to recommend favorable action of article 18. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Seibold)
ARPA Discussion - Update on Pending Requests
Unencumber $123,400 of the ARPA funds originally encumbered for Board of Health use
Pignone moved to unencumber $123,400 of the ARPA funds originally encumbered for Board of Health use. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to unencumber $123,400 of the ARPA funds originally encumbered for Board of Health use. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Waitkevitch)
Use $210,000 of ARPA funds for a one time curriculum cost for the schools
Seibold moved to use $210,000 of ARPA funds for a one time curriculum cost for the schools. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to use $210,000 of ARPA funds for a one time curriculum cost for the schools. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Adjourn Select Board
Adjourn the meeting
Waitkevitch moved to adjourn the meeting. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to adjourn the meeting. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker Timothy Waitkevitch Heidi Bilbo George Seibold David Pignone Motion Passes (5-0).” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Pignone)
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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