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November 19, 2024
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Raymie Parker, Timothy Waitkevitch, Heidi Bilbo, David Pignone, George Seibold
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Open the meeting
Parker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a unanimous vote
From the minutes
“Parker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a unanimous vote.”
Donation to Town and Presentation of Painting Lori DelGenis presented the Town with a painting of Shirley Murray
Accept the donation
Seibold moved to accept the donation. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to accept the donation. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Citizens' Comments
Hear agenda item 6
Seibold moved to hear agenda item 6. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to hear agenda item 6. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Seibold, second: Waitkevitch)
Hear agenda item 7
Bilbo moved to hear agenda item 7. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to hear agenda item 7. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Livery License Applicant Mark
Approve Bryan's application
Seibold moved to approve Bryan's application. Pignone seconded that motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve Bryan's application. Pignone seconded that motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Seibold, second: Pignone)
Hear agenda item 8
Waitkevitch moved to hear agenda item 8. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to hear agenda item 8. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Seibold)
Accept 62,727 Square Feet of Vacant Land Situated off of Woodland Road
Accept, on behalf of the Town of Stoneham, a gift/deed of fee simple interest, of a certain parcel of land known as Lot-M-2, containing approximately 62,727 square feet (1.44 acres) of vacant land...
Waitkevitch moved that the Select Board accept, on behalf of the Town of Stoneham, a gift/deed of fee simple interest, of a certain parcel of land known as Lot-M-2, containing approximately 62,727 square feet (1.44 acres) of vacant land (the "Premises"), situated off of Woodland Road in Stoneham, Massachusetts, shown as "Proposed Lot M-2" on the Plan entitled "Approval Not Required", 3-5 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA prepared by Allen & Major Associate, Inc. and dated October 23, 2009, recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as plan No. 57 of 2010 (the "Plan") under the applicable provisions of Massachusetts General laws Chapter 40 sec.14 for general municipal purposes. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved that the Select Board accept, on behalf of the Town of Stoneham, a gift/deed of fee simple interest, of a certain parcel of land known as Lot-M-2, containing approximately 62,727 square feet (1.44 acres) of vacant land (the "Premises"), situated off of Woodland Road in Stoneham, Massachusetts, shown as "Proposed Lot M-2" on the Plan entitled "Approval Not Required", 3-5 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA prepared by Allen & Major Associate, Inc. and dated October 23, 2009, recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as plan No. 57 of 2010 (the "Plan") under the applicable provisions of Massachusetts General laws Chapter 40 sec.14 for general municipal purposes. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Seibold)
Hear agenda item 9
Bilbo moved to hear agenda item 9. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to hear agenda item 9. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
Termination of Irrevocable Waiver
Sign the termination of irrevocable waiver
Pignone moved to sign the termination of irrevocable waiver. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to sign the termination of irrevocable waiver. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Pignone, second: Seibold)
Return to agenda item 5
Seibold moved to return to agenda item 5. Bilbo seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to return to agenda item 5. Bilbo seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)
Ice Skating Rink MOU Craig Celli appeared for the tenth year seeking Board approval to erect a skating rink on the commo
Accept the rink donation
Pignone moved to accept the rink donation. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to accept the rink donation. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Pignone, second: Seibold)
Hear agenda item 11
Bilbo moved to hear agenda item 11. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to hear agenda item 11. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
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)
Special One Day License - Zoo New England Julie Towne appeared for Zoo New England requesting two one day licenses
Approve special one day licenses for 12/5/24 and 12/12/24
Seibold moved to approve special one day licenses for 12/5/24 and 12/12/24. 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 approve special one day licenses for 12/5/24 and 12/12/24. 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)
Exit liquor licensing authority and return to the Select Board
Waitkevitch moved to exit liquor licensing authority and return to the Select Board. 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 exit liquor licensing authority and return to the Select Board. 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)
Common Victualler Application - Little Caesars Pizza
Approve the common victualler license for Little Caesar's Pizza
Waitkevitch moved to approve the common victualler license for Little Caesar's Pizza. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to approve the common victualler license for Little Caesar's Pizza. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Seibold)
Approve Minutes - 10/15/24; 10/21/24; 10/25/24
Approve the minutes of 10/15/24
Waitkevitch moved to approve the minutes of 10/15/24. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted 4-0-1 with Bilbo abstaining.
Yes: Parker, Pignone, Seibold, WaitkevitchAbstained: Bilbo
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to approve the minutes of 10/15/24. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted 4-0-1 with Bilbo abstaining..” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Pignone)
Approve the minutes of 10/21/24
Waitkevitch moved to approve the minutes of 10/21/24. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Waitkevitch moved to approve the minutes of 10/21/24. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Waitkevitch, second: Pignone)
Approve the minutes of 10/25/24
Bilbo moved to approve the minutes of 10/25/24. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to approve the minutes of 10/25/24. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
Appointment to Cultural Council - Rica Blahnik
Appoint Rica Blahnik to the Cultural Council
Bilbo moved to appoint Rica Blahnik to the Cultural Council. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to appoint Rica Blahnik to the Cultural Council. Pignone seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Pignone)
Ratify Contract of Town Administrator
Ratify Sheehan's employment contract
Bilbo moved to ratify Sheehan's employment contract. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to ratify Sheehan's employment contract. Seibold seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Seibold)
Approve the ARPA spending as presented by Sheehan as well as obligating any unobligated funding to streets and sidewalks
Pignone moved to approve the ARPA spending as presented by Sheehan as well as obligating any unobligated funding to streets and sidewalks. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to approve the ARPA spending as presented by Sheehan as well as obligating any unobligated funding to streets and sidewalks. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Pignone, second: Waitkevitch)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Bilbo moved to adjourn. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to adjourn. Waitkevitch seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Waitkevitch)
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