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December 6, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeffrey P. Ryan, Michael A. Perez
Absent: None
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Ratify Athena Grant's employment as WBCAM Part-Time Access Coordinator
MOVED to ratify Athena Grant's employment as WBCAM Part-Time Access Coordinator
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to ratify Athena Grant's employment as WBCAM Part-Time Access Coordinator, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Halifax, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater,...
MOVED to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Halifax, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Middleborough and Raynham for Regionalization of Health Priorities
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Halifax, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Middleborough and Raynham for Regionalization of Health Priorities, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Have the Tax Rate remain at 1.46 for Fiscal Year 2024
MOVED to have the Tax Rate remain at 1.46 for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Perez MOVED to have the Tax Rate remain at 1.46 for Fiscal Year 2024, Chairman Ryan seconded and so voted unanimously. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ryan, yes; Perez, yes Mr..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Close the Public Hearing
MOVED to close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Perez MOVED to close the Public Hearing, Chairman Ryan seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Accept the Common Victualler License for WB Donuts LLC located at 9 North Main Street
MOVED to accept the Common Victualler License for WB Donuts LLC located at 9 North Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Perez MOVED to accept the Common Victualler License for WB Donuts LLC located at 9 North Main Street, Chairman Ryan seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Policy to a maximum per...
MOVED to amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Policy to a maximum per person of $2,000 with a maximum of $80,000 for the Town
From the minutes
“Mr. Perez MOVED to amend the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Policy to a maximum per person of $2,000 with a maximum of $80,000 for the Town, Chairman Ryan seconded and so voted unanimously. Chairman Ryan requested to approve the Common Victualler, Public Amusement, Entertainment, Garage, Class I, I, and III and Liquor License renewals as presented with the exception of Borderline Liquors, where he has a conflict that will need to be disclosed before a vote at the next meeting and Yangtze Inn, that has various violations to be discussed..” (Motion: Perez, second: Ryan)
Approve the Common Victualler, Public Amusement, Entertainment, Garage, Class I, II,...
MOVED to approve the Common Victualler, Public Amusement, Entertainment, Garage, Class I, II, and III and Liquor License renewals as presented, subject to final inspections and receipt of all documents, excluding Borderline Liquors and Yangtze Inn
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to approve the Common Victualler, Public Amusement, Entertainment, Garage, Class I, II, and III and Liquor License renewals as presented, subject to final inspections and receipt of all documents, excluding Borderline Liquors and Yangtze Inn, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously. A discussion on Yangtze Inns code violations took place, where letters from the Fire Chief, Building Commissioner and Health Agent expressed their opinions that Yangtze Inn should not be renewed for their Licenses..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Decline the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Yangtze Inn based on the list...
MOVED to decline the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Yangtze Inn based on the list of code violations cited by the Building Commissioner and the Board of : Health
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to decline the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Yangtze Inn based on the list of code violations cited by the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Decline the renewal of the All Alcohol License based on the fact that they do not...
MOVED to decline the renewal of the All Alcohol License based on the fact that they do not currently meet Fire Code and they do not hold a Common Victualler License, /
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to decline the renewal of the All Alcohol License based on the fact that they do not currently meet Fire Code and they do not hold a Common Victualler License, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
Decline the renewal of the Entertainment License for Yangtze Inn based on the fact...
MOVED to decline the renewal of the Entertainment License for Yangtze Inn based on the fact that they do not hold a Common Victualler License or an All Alcohol License
From the minutes
“Chairman Ryan MOVED to decline the renewal of the Entertainment License for Yangtze Inn based on the fact that they do not hold a Common Victualler License or an All Alcohol License, Mr. Perez seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Perez)
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