MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 2023
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Patricia A. Wurts, Alan H. Slavin, Jared S. Chadwick, Ronald S. Besse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing for the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License and alteration of premises from Lindsey's to Towne Tavern & Tap
To open the hearing for the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License and alteration of premises from Lindsey's to Towne Tavern & Tap
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to open the hearing for the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License and alteration of premises from Lindsey's to Towne Tavern & Tap. Mr. Slavin seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Slavin)
Close the hearing for the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License and alteration of premises from Lindsey's to Towne Tavern & Tap under the provision of Chapter 138 of the...
To close the hearing for the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License and alteration of premises from Lindsey's to Towne Tavern & Tap under the provision of Chapter 138 of the M.G.L. for the year 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to close the hearing for the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License and alteration of premises from Lindsey's to Towne Tavern & Tap under the provision of Chapter 138 of the M.G.L. for the year 2023. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Grant the Towne Tavern & Tap the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License, under Ch 138 of MGL
To grant the Towne Tavern & Tap the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License, under Ch 138 of MGL
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to grant the Towne Tavern & Tap the transfer of Common Victuallers All Alcoholic Beverages License, under Ch 138 of MGL Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll call: Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Authorize the Clerk of the Select Board to sign on behalf of the Board regarding the maximum life of a vessel for the borrowing documents
To authorize the Clerk of the Select Board to sign on behalf of the Board regarding the maximum life of a vessel for the borrowing documents
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to authorize the Clerk of the Select Board to sign on behalf of the Board regarding the maximum life of a vessel for the borrowing documents. Mr. Chadwick seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Chadwick)
Approve the Municipal Relief Year End Transfers
To approve the Municipal Relief Year End Transfers
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to approve the Municipal Relief Year End Transfers. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse- yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Adopt the Policy #2023-05; Public Property, Buildings and Facilities Naming Policy
To adopt the Policy #2023-05; Public Property, Buildings and Facilities Naming Policy
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to adopt the Policy #2023-05; Public Property, Buildings and Facilities Naming Policy. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Amend the volunteer policy to read "volunteers to the Council on Aging shall also be required to have a CORI/SORI check before being sworn in, as they deal with vulnerable population."
To amend the volunteer policy to read "volunteers to the Council on Aging shall also be required to have a CORI/SORI check before being sworn in, as they deal with vulnerable population."
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to amend the volunteer policy to read "volunteers to the Council on Aging shall also be required to have a CORI/SORI check before being sworn in, as they deal with vulnerable population." Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the opt-out and reduction fees application for Curbside Billing FY23 in the amount of $912.50
To approve the opt-out and reduction fees application for Curbside Billing FY23 in the amount of $912.50
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to approve the opt-out and reduction fees application for Curbside Billing FY23 in the amount of $912.50. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. _. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Confirm the vote to authorize the Chair to sign the letter regarding Buzzards Bay Coalition grant for nitrogen reduction
To confirm the vote to authorize the Chair to sign the letter regarding Buzzards Bay Coalition grant for nitrogen reduction
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to confirm the vote to authorize the Chair to sign the letter regarding Buzzards Bay Coalition grant for nitrogen reduction. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Recommend favorable action on Article 1- Construction cost for WPCF Projects clarifier and headwork's upgrade
To recommend favorable action on Article 1- Construction cost for WPCF Projects clarifier and headwork's upgrade
Yes: Whiteside, WurtsNo: Besse, Chadwick, Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 1- Construction cost for WPCF Projects clarifier and headwork's upgrade. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-no, Mr. Chadwick-no, Mr. Besse-no, Ms. Wurts-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 2-3-0.” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Recommend favorable action on resend Article 15-2022 Spring Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action on resend Article 15-2022 Spring Town Meeting
No: Besse, Chadwick, Slavin, Whiteside, WurtsThe minutes call this vote unanimous but record 0-5-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to recommend favorable action on resend Article 15-2022 Spring Town Meeting. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Chadwick-no, Mr. Slavin-no, Mr. Besse-no, Ms. Wurts-no, Ms. Whiteside-no. VOTE: 0-5-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Recommend favorable action on Article 3- Engineering plans Swifts Beach into Ruggle's pump station
To recommend favorable action on Article 3- Engineering plans Swifts Beach into Ruggle's pump station
No: Besse, Chadwick, Whiteside, WurtsAbstained: SlavinThe roll call lists Judith Whiteside without a vote; the minutes record the vote as 0-4-1 (Mr. Slavin abstained), so this member is shown as voting no.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 3- Engineering plans Swifts Beach into Ruggle's pump station. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Ms. Wurts-no, Mr. Besse-no, Mr. Chadwick-no, Mr. Slavin-abstained, Ms. Whiteside VOTE: 0-4-1 (Mr. Slavin abstained).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Recommend favorable action on Article 4- Transfer of retained earnings
To recommend favorable action on Article 4- Transfer of retained earnings
No: Besse, Chadwick, Whiteside, WurtsAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 4- Transfer of retained earnings. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Chadwick-no, Mr. Besse-no, Ms. Wurts-no, Mr. Slavin-abstained, Ms. Whiteside-no. VOTE: 0-4-1 (Mr. Slavin abstained).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Recommend favorable action on Article 5- Amend Article 15, 2022 Spring Town Meeting
To recommend favorable action on Article 5- Amend Article 15, 2022 Spring Town Meeting
Yes: Besse, Chadwick, Whiteside, WurtsAbstained: Slavin
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 5- Amend Article 15, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Mr. Slavin-abstained, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Mr. Slavin abstained).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Approve the meeting minutes for: March 21, 2023; April 24, 2023; April 25, 2023; May 2, 2023; May 16, 2023; May 30, 2023; June 6, 2023
To approve the meeting minutes for: March 21, 2023; April 24, 2023; April 25, 2023; May 2, 2023; May 16, 2023; May 30, 2023; June 6, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Wurts made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for: March 21, 2023; April 24, 2023; April 25, 2023; May 2, 2023; May 16, 2023; May 30, 2023; June 6, 2023. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Chadwick-yes, Mr. Slavin-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes. Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
Open an executive session to discuss Joseph Edwards vs
To open an executive session to discuss Joseph Edwards vs. Town of Wareham for reason number 3
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms, Wurts made a motion to open an executive session to discuss Joseph Edwards vs. Town of Wareham for reason number 3. Mr. Besse seconded. Roll call: Mr. Slavin-yes, Mr. Chadwick-yes, Ms. Wurts-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Whiteside-yes. VOTE: 5-0-0 (Unanimous).” (Motion: Wurts, second: Besse)
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