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March 7, 2023
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kristen Reed, Robert Weinstein, John Dundas, Susan Areson, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint David Crocker to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a 1- year unexpired alternate vacancy that will expire on June 30, 2023
To appoint David Crocker to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a 1- year unexpired alternate vacancy that will expire on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint David Crocker to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a 1- year unexpired alternate vacancy that will expire on June 30, 2023. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Weinstein)
Approve the Entertainment Licensing Fees as proposed
To approve the Entertainment Licensing Fees as proposed.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licensing Fees as proposed. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye - Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye 4] AMD Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
Refer the proposed Bylaw amendments for §10.4 Street Definition, §40.1 Duplex Bylaw, and §50.2.B.2 Building Gross Floor Area for the Residential District to the Planning Board for public hearing...
To refer the proposed Bylaw amendments for §10.4 Street Definition, §40.1 Duplex Bylaw, and §50.2.B.2 Building Gross Floor Area for the Residential District to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A, §5.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to refer the proposed Bylaw amendments for §10.4 Street Definition, §40.1 Duplex Bylaw, and §50.2.B.2 Building Gross Floor Area for the Residential District to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A, §5. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Direct staff to create a Community Livability and Sustainability override Article and associated ballot question for the Select Board's consideration
To direct staff to create a Community Livability and Sustainability override Article and associated ballot question for the Select Board's consideration.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to direct staff to create a Community Livability and Sustainability override Article and associated ballot question for the Select Board's consideration. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Vote to recommend Article 1: Authorization to Hear the Report of Multi- member Bodies to see if the Town will vote to hear reports of any multi-member body, whose annual report was not published...
To vote to recommend Article 1: Authorization to Hear the Report of Multi- member Bodies to see if the Town will vote to hear reports of any multi-member body, whose annual report was not published in the 2022 Annual Town Report or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to vote to recommend Article 1: Authorization to Hear the Report of Multi- member Bodies to see if the Town will vote to hear reports of any multi-member body, whose annual report was not published in the 2022 Annual Town Report or take any other action relative thereto. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Vote to recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board to see if the Town will vote to determine the salary for the Select Board for Fiscal Year 2024 at $6,0000.00 per...
To vote to recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board to see if the Town will vote to determine the salary for the Select Board for Fiscal Year 2024 at $6,0000.00 per Member for a total of $30,000.00 or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to vote to recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board to see if the Town will vote to determine the salary for the Select Board for Fiscal Year 2024 at $6,0000.00 per Member for a total of $30,000.00 or take any other action relative thereto. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Vote to recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Town Moderator to see if the Town will vote to determine the salary for the Town Moderator for Fiscal Year 2024 at $500.00 per...
To vote to recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Town Moderator to see if the Town will vote to determine the salary for the Town Moderator for Fiscal Year 2024 at $500.00 per Town Meeting or take any other action relative thereto.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Reed, ReinAbstained: Weinstein
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to vote to recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Town Moderator to see if the Town will vote to determine the salary for the Town Moderator for Fiscal Year 2024 at $500.00 per Town Meeting or take any other action relative thereto. Member Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Abstained Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)
Vote to recommend Article X: Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits to see if the Town will vote pursuant to Section 1.1.8 of the General Bylaws to set the following spending limits Revolving Funds for...
To vote to recommend Article X: Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits to see if the Town will vote pursuant to Section 1.1.8 of the General Bylaws to set the following spending limits Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2024 Council on Aging, $40,000.00 and Shellfish Program, $2,000.00 or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to vote to recommend Article X: Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits to see if the Town will vote pursuant to Section 1.1.8 of the General Bylaws to set the following spending limits Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2024 Council on Aging, $40,000.00 and Shellfish Program, $2,000.00 or take any other action relative thereto. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye - _ Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye f : So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Dundas)
Vote to recommend Article X: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash to see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) from Free Cash to the...
To vote to recommend Article X: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash to see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) from Free Cash to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to vote to recommend Article X: Transfer of Funds from Free Cash to see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) from Free Cash to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund or take any other action relative thereto. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Rein)
Vote to recommend Article X: Transfer of Funds from Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to Affordable Housing Trust Fund to see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the...
To vote to recommend Article X: Transfer of Funds from Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to Affordable Housing Trust Fund to see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein made a motion to vote to recommend Article X: Transfer of Funds from Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to Affordable Housing Trust Fund to see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or take any other action relative thereto. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
Vote to recommend Article X: Authorization to Expend Funds in Anticipation of Reimbursement for State Highway Assistance Aid to see if the Town will vote to appropriate all sums provided to the...
To vote to recommend Article X: Authorization to Expend Funds in Anticipation of Reimbursement for State Highway Assistance Aid to see if the Town will vote to appropriate all sums provided to the Town pursuant to the Chapter 90 Highway Assistance Program of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for purposes consistent said program or take any other action relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to vote to recommend Article X: Authorization to Expend Funds in Anticipation of Reimbursement for State Highway Assistance Aid to see if the Town will vote to appropriate all sums provided to the Town pursuant to the Chapter 90 Highway Assistance Program of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for purposes consistent said program or take any other action relative thereto. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Weinstein)
Approve the recommended language changes to policy 35 and 37 as suggested by Vice Chair Weinstein and Town Manager Tangeman's agreement to include a slight amendment to policy 37 for which he will...
To approve the recommended language changes to policy 35 and 37 as suggested by Vice Chair Weinstein and Town Manager Tangeman's agreement to include a slight amendment to policy 37 for which he will provide the wording.
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to approve the recommended language changes to policy 35 and 37 as suggested by Vice Chair Weinstein and Town Manager Tangeman's agreement to include a slight amendment to policy 37 for which he will provide the wording. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)
Re-introduce Select Board office hours beginning immediately for a minimum of 1 hour once a month at the locations discussed above
To re-introduce Select Board office hours beginning immediately for a minimum of 1 hour once a month at the locations discussed above.
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to re-introduce Select Board office hours beginning immediately for a minimum of 1 hour once a month at the locations discussed above. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Adjourn at 4:43 pm
To adjourn at 4:43 pm.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein made a motion to adjourn at 4:43 pm. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye _ Chair Reed - Aye C Affina nt So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
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