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West Bridgewater Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

February 17, 2021

18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Anderson participated remotely (per minutes).

Present: Anthony J. Kinahan, Meredith L. Anderson, Denise R. Reyes

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Ratify Ms. Haddad's appointment as the Finance Committee Secretary

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to ratify Ms. Haddad's appointment as the Finance Committee Secretary

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to ratify Ms. Haddad's appointment as the Finance Committee Secretary, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Olivia Church as a Full Time Police Officer

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to appoint Olivia Church as a Full Time Police Officer

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson MOVED to appoint Olivia Church as a Full Time Police Officer, Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Hold the Annual Town Meeting on May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in the Middle/Senior High...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to hold the Annual Town Meeting on May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in the Middle/Senior High School Gymnasium. ROLL CALL VOTE: Chairman Reyes, yes; Mr. Kinahan, yes; Ms. Anderson, yes. Chairman Reyes stated next on the agenda was opening the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Kinahan

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to hold the Annual Town Meeting on May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in the Middle/Senior High School Gymnasium. ROLL CALL VOTE: Chairman Reyes, yes; Mr. Kinahan, yes; Ms. Anderson, yes..” (Motion: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 12 p.m.

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 12 p.m.

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson MOVED to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 12 p.m., Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve meeting minutes of January 6, 2021

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve meeting minutes of January 6, 2021

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson MOVED to approve meeting minutes of January 6, 2021, Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Forward the budgets presented to the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to forward the budgets presented to the Finance Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to forward the budgets presented to the Finance Committee, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ratify the contract amendments as presented

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to ratify the contract amendments as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson MOVED to ratify the contract amendments as presented, Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve Ms. Carroll's increase as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to approve Ms. Carroll's increase as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to approve Ms. Carroll's increase as presented, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee, Ms. Andersons seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee

Yes: Anderson, Kinahan

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee, Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted, two in favor, one abstained..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ratify the new three-year contract for the Police Chief

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 2–0

MOVED to ratify the new three-year contract for the Police Chief

Yes: Anderson, KinahanThe minutes say "so voted unanimously" but the roll call printed with it records: Reyes A; Kinahan Y; Anderson Y. Recorded as the roll call shows.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to ratify the new three-year contract for the Police Chief, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee, and requested that the Board...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee, and requested that the Board receive an updated version once the Board of Assessors reviewed and voted on the new budget

Yes: Anderson, KinahanThe minutes say "so voted unanimously" but the roll call printed with it records: Reyes A; Kinahan Y; Anderson Y. Recorded as the roll call shows.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to forward the budget presented to the Finance Committee, and requested that the Board receive an updated version once the Board of Assessors reviewed and voted on the new budget, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the SERSG Inter-Municipal Agreement and read aloud the vote outlined on page...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOVED to approve the SERSG Inter-Municipal Agreement and read aloud the vote outlined on page 30 of the meeting packet

Yes: Anderson, KinahanThe minutes say "so voted unanimously" but the roll call printed with it records: Reyes A; Kinahan Y; Anderson Y. Recorded as the roll call shows.

From the minutes

“Chairman Reyes MOVED to approve the SERSG Inter-Municipal Agreement and read aloud the vote outlined on page 30 of the meeting packet, Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Reyes, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Allegra quotes for the Annual Town Report and Finance Committee books

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOVED to approve the Allegra quotes for the Annual Town Report and Finance Committee books

Yes: Anderson, KinahanThe minutes say "so voted unanimously" but the roll call printed with it records: Reyes A; Kinahan Y; Anderson Y. Recorded as the roll call shows.

From the minutes

“Ms. Anderson MOVED to approve the Allegra quotes for the Annual Town Report and Finance Committee books, Mr. Kinahan seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approved Ms. Green's vacation carry over request

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOVED to approved Ms. Green's vacation carry over request

Yes: Anderson, KinahanThe minutes say "so voted unanimously" but the roll call printed with it records: Reyes A; Kinahan Y; Anderson Y. Recorded as the roll call shows.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to approved Ms. Green's vacation carry over request, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

MOVED to adjourn

Yes: Anderson, KinahanThe minutes say "so voted unanimously" but the roll call printed with it records: Reyes A; Kinahan Y; Anderson Y. Recorded as the roll call shows.

From the minutes

“Mr. Kinahan MOVED to adjourn, Ms. Anderson seconded, and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Kinahan, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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