MassVoter.com← Wareham Select BoardWareham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 17, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judith Whiteside, Ronald S. Besse, Sherry Quirk
Absent: Jared S. Chadwick, Sarah Corbitt
Every vote, in order
Make Mr. Besse Clerk Pro Tem
To make Mr. Besse Clerk Pro Tem
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Quirk moved to make Mr. Besse Clerk Pro Tem. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Quirk)
Appoint Wanda Savary to the Recycling Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
To appoint Wanda Savary to the Recycling Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to appoint Wanda Savary to the Recycling Committee, term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Accept the donation from the Friends of the Wareham Council on Aging to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $1,218.87
To accept the donation from the Friends of the Wareham Council on Aging to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $1,218.87
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to accept the donation from the Friends of the Wareham Council on Aging to the Wareham Council on Aging in the amount of $1,218.87. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the sale of $3,800,000 in bond anticipation notes for the Wareham Middle School project, with related bond votes (read into the record)
|, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts, that at a meeting of the board held September 17, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, ail of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Wareham Middle School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on April 24, 2023 (Article 18) being financed with proceeds of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $3,800,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated September 26, 2024, and payable September 26, 2025, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $29,260. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 4, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated September 11, 2024, each in such form as may be appr
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse read the following motion: |, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts, that at a meeting of the board held September 17, 2024, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, ail of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: that we hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the Wareham Middle School project authorized by vote of the Town passed on April 24, 2023 (Article 18) being financed with proceeds of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further Voted: to approve the sale of $3,800,000 4.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated September 26, 2024, and payable September 26, 2025, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $29,260. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated September 4, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated September 11, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax- exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or September 17, 2024 by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Mr. Besse moved to authorize the signing of the Bond Anticipation Notes for the Middle School Roof. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3- 0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Host Community Agreement for Coastal Cultivators
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Host Community Agreement for Coastal Cultivators
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Host Community Agreement for Coastal Cultivators. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Authorize a cash surety agreement for 59 Main Street, Warren QOZB LLC for $93,000
To authorize a cash surety agreement for 59 Main Street, Warren QOZB LLC for $93,000
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to authorize a cash surety agreement for 59 Main Street, Warren QOZB LLC for $93,000. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the Municipal Maintenance Department's abatement recommendation on curbside billing for $3,653.32 FY25
To approve the Municipal Maintenance Department's abatement recommendation on curbside billing for $3,653.32 FY25
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Municipal Maintenance Department's abatement recommendation on curbside billing for $3,653.32 FY25. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Include the 19 articles in the 2024 Annual Fall Town Meeting as follows: 1 Approve and Fund FY25 Capital Plan 2 Transfer of Available Funds 3 Prior Year Bills & Deficits 4 PEG Access Receipts...
To include the 19 articles in the 2024 Annual Fall Town Meeting as follows: 1 Approve and Fund FY25 Capital Plan 2 Transfer of Available Funds 3 Prior Year Bills & Deficits 4 PEG Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 5 Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 6 Fund Parking Program 7 Accept Gift of Land Located at 46 Minot Avenue 8 Discontinue a Portion of 11th Street and Elm Street September 17, 2024 9 Hero Act of 2024 - Acceptance of Clause 22! Veterans Exemption 10 Senior Exemption Local Option Clause 41C 11 Chapter 90 Section 17c Acceptance 12 Occasional Reports 13 East Wareham School Exterior Restoration 14 Town Hall Exterior Wall & Window Restoration 15 Weweantic River Corridor Conservation Project 16 Damien's Food Pantry Community Garden Phase 2 17 Lopes Playground & Perimeter Pathway 18 Seasonal Community Designation 19 Amendment to Zoning Bylaws ADU Accessory Dwelling Units
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to include the 19 articles in the 2024 Annual Fall Town Meeting as follows: 1 Approve and Fund FY25 Capital Plan 2 Transfer of Available Funds 3 Prior Year Bills & Deficits 4 PEG Access Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 5 Harbor Services Permit Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 6 Fund Parking Program 7 Accept Gift of Land Located at 46 Minot Avenue 8 Discontinue a Portion of 11th Street and Elm Street September 17, 2024 9 Hero Act of 2024 - Acceptance of Clause 22! Veterans Exemption 10 Senior Exemption Local Option Clause 41C 11 Chapter 90 Section 17c Acceptance 12 Occasional Reports 13 East Wareham School Exterior Restoration 14 Town Hall Exterior Wall & Window Restoration 15 Weweantic River Corridor Conservation Project 16 Damien's Food Pantry Community Garden Phase 2 17 Lopes Playground & Perimeter Pathway 18 Seasonal Community Designation 19 Amendment to Zoning Bylaws ADU Accessory Dwelling Units Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Close 2024 Annual Fall Town Meeting
To close 2024 Annual Fall Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to close 2024 Annual Fall Town Meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Stay the commencement of the suspension of the Main Street Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue in Onset with the conclusion of that appeal
To stay the commencement of the suspension of the Main Street Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue in Onset with the conclusion of that appeal
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to stay the commencement of the suspension of the Main Street Deli, d/b/a Onset Beach Patio & Grille, 182 Onset Avenue in Onset with the conclusion of that appeal. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
To approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Mr. Besse-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
The roll call lists Sarah Corbitt, but the minutes show this member as not present (Sarah Corbitt is not on the attendance list). Individual votes are not shown. The minutes record the vote as 3-0-0 (unanimous).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Besse moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Roll Call: Ms. Whiteside-yes, Ms. Corbitt-yes, Ms. Quirk-yes, Mr. Besse-yes. VOTE: 3-0-0 (unanimous).” (Motion: Besse)
From the Wareham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Wareham Week candidate profiles (Jared Chadwick and Joseph Still 2025; Marcus Gomes 2025; Sarah Corbitt and Judith Whiteside 2026). Former members show initials.
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