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May 28, 2019
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Anthony J. Donato, Susan G. Falkoff, Lisa J. Feltner, Angeline B. Kounelis, Anthony Palomba, Kenneth M. Woodland, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: Vincent J. Piccirilli
Every vote, in order
Executive Session – 7:00 P.M.
Enter into executive session
30A, §21(a)3 - To Discuss Strategy With Respect to Litigation if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town Council and the Chair so Declares Councilor Woodland moved to enter into executive session;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the May 14, 2019 Town Council Meeting
Adopt the minutes as written
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of the May 14, 2019 Town Council Meeting Councilor Woodland moved to adopt the minutes as written;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gift of Tangible Personal Property of a Plaque to be Placed at the Casey Park
Approve the acceptance of the gift of the plaque to be placed in Casey Park
Councilor Kounelis moved to approve the acceptance of the gift of the plaque to be placed in Casey Park;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Kounelis, second: Feltner)
Consideration and Action on Authorization to Move Forward with the
Accept the authorization as presented: Consideration and Action on Authorization to Move Forward with the
The following matters were discussed: ~ The program is an opt out program because it mandated by State law ~ Income eligible customers would continue to receive the same discount and accounts will automatically be transferred ~ The actual percentage of renewables could increase depending on the bids ~ In previous estimates, once the renewables hit 40%, the potential monetary savings were negated ~ In other programs, about 90% stayed at the default rate ~ The cost of the renewable source is currently not decreasing ~ Due to a timing issue, the purpose of the request is to authorize the Town Manager to accept a bid from providers within a 4 hour window and before rates change for Eversource ~ Concerns were raised that the amount of renewable energy should be increased to 60% ~ The renewable resources are regional and consist of Solar, Wind (the majority), Small Hydroelectric, and BioMass Councilor Woodland moved to accept the authorization as presented;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Donato)
Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances for: "Consideration of a Veterans Work-Off Program and Adoption of...
Refer a consideration of a veterans workoff program and the adoption of Clause 22H under the Brave Act to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances
Councilor Woodland moved to refer a consideration of a veterans workoff program and the adoption of Clause 22H under the Brave Act to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
Request to Refer to Committee on Economic Development and
Refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Consideration of the request from NS AJO Holdings Inc., currently approved for operation of a registered marijuana dispensary at 23 Elm...
Request to Refer to Committee on Economic Development and Planning Consideration of the Request from NS AJO Holdings Inc., Currently Approved for Operation of a Registered Marijuana Dispensary at 123 Elm Street, to Operate as an Adult Use Marijuana Establishment at the Same Location Councilor Woodland moved to refer to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning Consideration of the request from NS AJO Holdings Inc., currently approved for operation of a registered marijuana dispensary at 23 Elm Street, to operate as an adult use marijuana establishment at the same location;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Woodland, second: Feltner)
Communications From The Town Manager
Parking Management Plan
Councilor Palomba stated that the matter should be a joint referral to Public Works and Economic Development and Planning and so moved;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion for the joint committee referral was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Palomba made a motion to adjourn;
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Palomba, second: Feltner)
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