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August 13, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jay Kelly, Mark Kratman, Anne Marie Stronach, Brian H. Dick, Jayne E. Wellman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
One Day Malt and Wine Liquor License
Approve the One Day Malt and Wine Liquor License, One Day All Alcohol Liquor License (nonprofit), Entertainment License requests for Autism Awareness Summerfest, to be held on September 7, 2019,...
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the One Day Malt and Wine Liquor License, One Day All Alcohol Liquor License (nonprofit), Entertainment License requests for Autism Awareness Summerfest, to be held on September 7, 2019, subject to the necessary paperwork being submitted; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the One Day Malt and Wine Liquor License, One Day All Alcohol Liquor License (nonprofit), Entertainment License requests for Autism Awareness Summerfest, to be held on September 7, 2019, subject to the necessary paperwork being submitted; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Waive the reading of the public notice
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to waive the reading of the public notice; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
Alpha Motors, and reviewed the five items outlined by town counsel
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Miller made the motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Stronach and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Wellman, second: Stronach)
Approve the Class II Transfer Application from Alpha Motors, LLC to Sena Motors 2195 Main Street subject to the conditions outlined above
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Class II Transfer Application from Alpha Motors, LLC to Sena Motors 2195 Main Street subject to the conditions outlined above; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to approve the Class II Transfer Application from Alpha Motors, LLC to Sena Motors 2195 Main Street subject to the conditions outlined above; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Kratman)
New Business
Approve the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Williams Parish "Friends of the Poor Walk/Run" for September 28, 2019
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Williams Parish "Friends of the Poor Walk/Run" for September 28, 2019; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Williams Parish "Friends of the Poor Walk/Run" for September 28, 2019; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Submit the warrant articles as recommended by the Town Manager
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to submit the warrant articles as recommended by the Town Manager; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to submit the warrant articles as recommended by the Town Manager; seconded by Ms. Stronach and motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Stronach)
School Committee Vacancy
Advertise the School Committee vacancy starting August 19, 2019 and closing on August 30, 2019
MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to advertise the School Committee vacancy starting August 19, 2019 and closing on August 30, 2019; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dick made the motion to advertise the School Committee vacancy starting August 19, 2019 and closing on August 30, 2019; seconded by Ms. Miller and motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Dick, second: Wellman)
Inform the Town Clerk, in writing, to add the School Committee Vacancy to the April, 2020 town election ballot
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to inform the Town Clerk, in writing, to add the School Committee Vacancy to the April, 2020 town election ballot; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to inform the Town Clerk, in writing, to add the School Committee Vacancy to the April, 2020 town election ballot; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Regional Emergency Communications Center - National Grid License Agreement
Approve the National Grid License Agreement for the Regional Emergency Communications Center
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the National Grid License Agreement for the Regional Emergency Communications Center; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to approve the National Grid License Agreement for the Regional Emergency Communications Center; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Elementary School Building Committee Appointment - School Business Manager
Increase the size of the Elementary School Building Committee from 12 members to 13 members
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to increase the size of the Elementary School Building Committee from 12 members to 13 members; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to increase the size of the Elementary School Building Committee from 12 members to 13 members; seconded by Mr. Kratman and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Kratman)
Add the School Business Manager, Dave Libby, as a member of the Elementary School Building Committee, the appointment shall be by title and not by individual
MOTION: Mr. Stronach made the motion to add the School Business Manager, Dave Libby, as a member of the Elementary School Building Committee, the appointment shall be by title and not by individual; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Stronach made the motion to add the School Business Manager, Dave Libby, as a member of the Elementary School Building Committee, the appointment shall be by title and not by individual; seconded by Mr. Dick and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Dick)
Town Counsel Invoice - July 1, 2019 - July 15, 2019
Approve Town Counsel Invoice dated July 1, 2019 - July 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,445.00
MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated July 1, 2019 - July 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,445.00; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Kratman made the motion to approve Town Counsel Invoice dated July 1, 2019 - July 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,445.00; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Wellman)
Board Member Reports
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Stronach made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Miller and the motion unanimously carried 5-0..” (Motion: Stronach, second: Wellman)
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