MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 8, 2020
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Weinstein, Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, Stephanie Rein, Janet Worthington
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing for the Eversource Petition for 34 Bay View Road
To open the public hearing for the Eversource Petition for 34 Bay View Road.
From the minutes
“Road Member Areson made a motion to open the public hearing for the Eversource Petition for 34 Bay View Road. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to close the public hearing. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Approve the petition from Eversource to install approximately 225 feet of conduit/cable for service to 34 Bay View Road, and to authorize the Clerk to sign the work order #2394173, and for the...
To approve the petition from Eversource to install approximately 225 feet of conduit/cable for service to 34 Bay View Road, and to authorize the Clerk to sign the work order #2394173, and for the Board to sign the Certificate of Hearing.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to approve the petition from Eversource to install approximately 225 feet of conduit/cable for service to 34 Bay View Road, and to authorize the Clerk to sign the work order #2394173, and for the Board to sign the Certificate of Hearing. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Appoint Dave Evans as a member of the Climate Action Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2023
To appoint Dave Evans as a member of the Climate Action Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to appoint Dave Evans as a member of the Climate Action Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2023. Member Worthington seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)
Reduce the quorum requirements of the September 26, 2020 Annual Meeting from 100 Truro registered voters to 25 Truro registered voters
To reduce the quorum requirements of the September 26, 2020 Annual Meeting from 100 Truro registered voters to 25 Truro registered voters.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to reduce the quorum requirements of the September 26, 2020 Annual Meeting from 100 Truro registered voters to 25 Truro registered voters. Member Areson seconded. Member Worthington will go along with the number however her concern is that we will have a low number in attendance and then there will be feelings in the community that a low number of people decided what's going on with the budget in the Town. She realizes there's nothing that can be done about that, but noted her concern. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Pull Article 10 General Override and Article 13 Capital Exclusion Request for Heavy Duty Tractor Truck Replacement until the next special or regular town meeting
To pull Article 10 General Override and Article 13 Capital Exclusion Request for Heavy Duty Tractor Truck Replacement until the next special or regular town meeting.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to pull Article 10 General Override and Article 13 Capital Exclusion Request for Heavy Duty Tractor Truck Replacement until the next special or regular town meeting. Member Worthington seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Worthington)
Recommend Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as presented in the warrant
To recommend Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as presented in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 9: FY2021 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as presented in the warrant. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 5: To the Affordable Housing Trust as presented in the warrant
To recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 5: To the Affordable Housing Trust as presented in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 5: To the Affordable Housing Trust as presented in the warrant. Member Areson seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 6: To Employee Benefit Buy-Out Account as presented in the warrant
To recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 6: To Employee Benefit Buy-Out Account as presented in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 6: To Employee Benefit Buy-Out Account as presented in the warrant. Member Rein seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 7: To the Affordable Housing Trust as presented in the warrant
To recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 7: To the Affordable Housing Trust as presented in the warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 11: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash, Section 7: To the Affordable Housing Trust as presented in the warrant. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Close and post the warrant
To close and post the warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to close and post the warrant. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Hold the discussion of the updated policy manual for the Truro Fire Department and for a future meeting
To hold the discussion of the updated policy manual for the Truro Fire Department and for a future meeting.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to hold the discussion of the updated policy manual for the Truro Fire Department and for a future meeting. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Approve the October 2020 1/12" budget and authorize the Town Manager to forward the budget to the Department of Revenue for approval, if needed
To approve the October 2020 1/12" budget and authorize the Town Manager to forward the budget to the Department of Revenue for approval, if needed.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to approve the October 2020 1/12" budget and authorize the Town Manager to forward the budget to the Department of Revenue for approval, if needed. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Approve the consent agenda as printed in their agenda
To approve the consent agenda as printed in their agenda.
From the minutes
“Agenda Member Areson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed in their agenda. Member Rein seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Adjourn at 7:15pm
To adjourn at 7:15pm.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to adjourn at 7:15pm. Member Reed seconded. So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
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