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May 25, 2021
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Steven H. Kitchin, Christopher R. Carreiro, Derek W. Heim
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Ms. Nicole Avila of 103 New Jersey Avenue, Somerset, MA to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator, effective June 1, 2021
To appoint Ms. Nicole Avila of 103 New Jersey Avenue, Somerset, MA to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator, effective June 1, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to appoint Ms. Nicole Avila of 103 New Jersey Avenue, Somerset, MA to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator, effective June 1, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to enter into executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Carreiro - Aye, Mr. Heim - Aye, Mr. Kitchin - Aye. MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 6:06 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOU.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Recess to clear the room at 6:06 p.m
To recess to clear the room at 6:06 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Heim and seconded by Mr. Kitchin to recess to clear the room at 6:06 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS The Board will be reconvening into open session.” (Motion: Heim, second: Kitchin)
Reconvene at 6:48 p.m
To reconvene at 6:48 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Carreiro to reconvene at 6:48 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS 6:45 PM - Public Hearing - New - On-Premise Beer & Wine License Rya.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to open the public hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to close the public hearing. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Grant the application for an On-Premise Beer & Wine License to No Joke Smoke BBQ, LLC d/b/a The Saucery located at 395 Wilbur Avenue. Chapter 90 Project Requests - Spring Paving (Milling & Paving) Mr.
To grant the application for an On-Premise Beer & Wine License to No Joke Smoke BBQ, LLC d/b/a The Saucery located at 395 Wilbur Avenue. Chapter 90 Project Requests - Spring Paving (Milling & Paving) Mr. William Anderson, Highway Director stated there will be milling and paving done this spring on Baptist Street, Dewey Road, Kispert Court, Stoney Hill Road, Penny Lane, Milton Reiser, Old Fall River Road, Jamie Lynn Lane, and Stephen French Road. Residents have been notified. The cost for this is $572,261, which is paid for from Chapter 90 funds from the State. Mr. Carreiro inquired about Hollister Road. Mr. Anderson stated that there are drainage issues that need to be taken care of before any paving can be done
The minutes do not record a vote for this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to grant the application for an On-Premise Beer & Wine License to No Joke Smoke BBQ, LLC d/b/a The Saucery located at 395 Wilbur Avenue. Chapter 90 Project Requests - Spring Paving (Milling & Paving) Mr. William Anderson, Highway Director stated there will be milling and paving done this spring on Baptist Street, Dewey Road, Kispert Court, Stoney Hill Road, Penny Lane, Milton Reiser, Old Fall River Road, Jamie Lynn Lane, and Stephen French Road. Residents have been notified. The cost for this is $572,261, which is paid for from Chapter 90 funds from the State. Mr. Carreiro inquired about Hollister Road. Mr. Anderson stated that there are drainage issues that need to be taken care of before any paving can be done..” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve Chapter 90 Funds for FY2021 Spring Roadway Maintenance Program in the amount of $572,261.90
To approve Chapter 90 Funds for FY2021 Spring Roadway Maintenance Program in the amount of $572,261.90
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to approve Chapter 90 Funds for FY2021 Spring Roadway Maintenance Program in the amount of $572,261.90. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 40 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 40 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 40 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 41 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 41 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 41 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 42 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 42 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 42 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 43 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 43 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 43 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 44 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 44 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 44 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 45 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 45 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 45 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 46 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 46 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 46 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 47 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 47 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 47 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 48 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 48 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 48 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Place Article 49 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
To place Article 49 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to place Article 49 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Oppose Article 50 as submitted
To oppose Article 50 as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to oppose Article 50 as submitted. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Year - End Transfers MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Transfer $6,092.01 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Building-Accrued Vacation Buyback, 01- 241-51-5134
To transfer $6,092.01 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Building-Accrued Vacation Buyback, 01- 241-51-5134
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to transfer $6,092.01 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Building-Accrued Vacation Buyback, 01- 241-51-5134. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Transfer $1,100 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to A & F Other Expenses, 01-131-52-5706
To transfer $1,100 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to A & F Other Expenses, 01-131-52-5706
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to transfer $1,100 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to A & F Other Expenses, 01-131-52-5706 ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Transfer $500 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Soil Commission, 01-951-52-5201
To transfer $500 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Soil Commission, 01-951-52-5201
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to transfer $500 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Soil Commission, 01-951-52-5201. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Transfer $3,000 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Building-Other Salaries, 01-241-51-5110
To transfer $3,000 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Building-Other Salaries, 01-241-51-5110
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro to transfer $3,000 from the Bristol County Pension 01-900-52-5621 account to Building-Other Salaries, 01-241-51-5110. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Approval of Minutes MOTION made by Mr.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Approve the open session meeting minutes of May 11, 2021
To approve the open session meeting minutes of May 11, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin and seconded by Mr. Carreiro, to approve the open session meeting minutes of May 11, 2021. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Town Administrator's Report Covid-19 Update Ms.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Carreiro)
Adjourn at 7:48 p.m
To adjourn at 7:48 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION made by Mr. Kitchin, seconded by Mr. Heim to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. ALL IN FAVOR - UNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted, Janet Helley List of Documents in the May 2.” (Motion: Kitchin, second: Heim)
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