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April 20, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.7 Approval of Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) A
Approve and release the executive session minutes for 1/18/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and release the executive session minutes for 1/18/2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and release the executive session minutes for 1/18/2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve and release the executive session minutes for 2/2/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and release the executive session minutes for 2/2/2022. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor. Joe Shank abstained
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Shank
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and release the executive session minutes for 2/2/2022. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor. Joe Shank abstained.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve and release the executive session minutes for 2/7//2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and release the executive session minutes for 2/7//2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and release the executive session minutes for 2/7//2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the BAN note from Treasurer in the amount of $881,200 with Newburyport Five Cents Savings Band at 1.66% (lowest bid of 2 bids) to cover borrowing for water main project and initial work on...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the BAN note from Treasurer in the amount of $881,200 with Newburyport Five Cents Savings Band at 1.66% (lowest bid of 2 bids) to cover borrowing for water main project and initial work on bridge replacement. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the BAN note from Treasurer in the amount of $881,200 with Newburyport Five Cents Savings Band at 1.66% (lowest bid of 2 bids) to cover borrowing for water main project and initial work on bridge replacement. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the all Alcohol Liquor License with conditions that liquor liability and full insurance is obtained and certificate is in Town Hall; All servers and management certified on TIPS; VFW...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the all Alcohol Liquor License with conditions that liquor liability and full insurance is obtained and certificate is in Town Hall; All servers and management certified on TIPS; VFW provides a point of contact on site, VFW controls noise, speeding, trash and parking with respect to neighbors. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the all Alcohol Liquor License with conditions that liquor liability and full insurance is obtained and certificate is in Town Hall; All servers and management certified on TIPS; VFW provides a point of contact on site, VFW controls noise, speeding, trash and parking with respect to neighbors. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the road opening permits for gas service at Apple Drive
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the road opening permits for gas service at Apple Drive. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the road opening permits for gas service at Apple Drive. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Continue the hearing to April 27 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to continue the hearing to April 27 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2. Motion passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to continue the hearing to April 27 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 2. Motion passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. 33Motion was passed with all in favor
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. 33Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. 33Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Vote was unanimous - all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Vote was unanimous - all in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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