MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 10, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Houston, Douglas Gillespie, Harvey Boshart
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from National Grid for a grant of location to install and maintain approximately 1,140 feet, more or less,...
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from National Grid for a grant of location to install and maintain approximately 1,140 feet, more or less, of 4-inch gas main in Wellesley Street from the existing 2-inch main near house no. 654 southwesterly to the existing 4-inch main at house no. 699 for a system reinforcement. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from National Grid for a grant of location to install and maintain approximately 1,140 feet, more or less, of 4-inch gas main in Wellesley Street from the existing 2-inch main near house no. 654 southwesterly to the existing 4-inch main at house no. 699 for a system reinforcement. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Appoint Leon Gaumond to the position of Town Manager subject to contract negotiations
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Leon Gaumond to the position of Town Manager subject to contract negotiations. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Leon Gaumond to the position of Town Manager subject to contract negotiations. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve the transfers between departmental appropriations
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the transfers between departmental appropriations as follows: Transfer from: Transfer to: Amount Police Expense Police Salaries $40,000 Recreation Enterprise Salaries Recreation Enterprise Expenses $10,000 Water Enterprise Debt Service Water Enterprise Salaries $5,000 Animal Control Expenses Animal Control Salaries $500 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the transfers between departmental appropriations as follows: Transfer from: Transfer to: Amount Police Expense Police Salaries $40,000 Recreation Enterprise Salaries Recreation Enterprise Expenses $10,000 Water Enterprise Debt Service Water Enterprise Salaries $5,000 Animal Control Expenses Animal Control Salaries $500 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve renewal license agreement with Verizon for cable television service for the five year period beginning October 15, 2018
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve renewal license agreement with Verizon for cable television service for the five year period beginning October 15, 2018. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve renewal license agreement with Verizon for cable television service for the five year period beginning October 15, 2018. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Appoint Josh Feinblum to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term expiring June 30, 2021 and Ellen Freeman Roth to fill the remaining term left by Roberta Lamb, which expires June 30, 2020
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to appoint Josh Feinblum to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term expiring June 30, 2021 and Ellen Freeman Roth to fill the remaining term left by Roberta Lamb, which expires June 30, 2020. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to appoint Josh Feinblum to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term expiring June 30, 2021 and Ellen Freeman Roth to fill the remaining term left by Roberta Lamb, which expires June 30, 2020. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Appoint Thalia (Buzzy) Price and Shirley Dolins as Associate Members of the Affordable Housing Trust and Linda Cabot, Freddie Wiss, Jeri Cooper, and Brian Donahue as Associate Members of the...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Thalia (Buzzy) Price and Shirley Dolins as Associate Members of the Affordable Housing Trust and Linda Cabot, Freddie Wiss, Jeri Cooper, and Brian Donahue as Associate Members of the Conservation Commission all for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Thalia (Buzzy) Price and Shirley Dolins as Associate Members of the Affordable Housing Trust and Linda Cabot, Freddie Wiss, Jeri Cooper, and Brian Donahue as Associate Members of the Conservation Commission all for one-year terms expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Grant the request of Wendy Spector for an exception to the cemetery regulations on the bases of her 20-year residency, town employment, and that she served as an elected official and allow her to...
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to grant the request of Wendy Spector for an exception to the cemetery regulations on the bases of her 20-year residency, town employment, and that she served as an elected official and allow her to buy a lot at Linwood Cemetery. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to grant the request of Wendy Spector for an exception to the cemetery regulations on the bases of her 20-year residency, town employment, and that she served as an elected official and allow her to buy a lot at Linwood Cemetery. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Award one tuition voucher each to Jeremy Girouard, Emma Kwon, and Jacob Ginga for the fall quarter at Northeastern University
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to award one tuition voucher each to Jeremy Girouard, Emma Kwon, and Jacob Ginga for the fall quarter at Northeastern University. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to award one tuition voucher each to Jeremy Girouard, Emma Kwon, and Jacob Ginga for the fall quarter at Northeastern University. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Houston moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: June 25, 2018 regular meeting and June 25, 2018 executive session. Dissolve the Solar Photovoltaic Panels Exploratory Committee with appreciation for its work. Approve composite performance review for Town Manager along with 3 percent merit increase as of July 1, 2018 and $7,500 bonus to bring compensation more in line with that of comparable communities. Sign the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Special Speed Regulation No. 222-D for Wellesley Street in order to lower the speed limit to 35 m.p.h. along the stretch of road that is currently posted at 40 m.p.h. Approve a Block Party request to be held on September 8, 2018 on Westland Road and the corner of Silver Hill Road. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a gift donation of $100 from the Fleischmann Family to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Accept the resignation of Roberta Lamb from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Houston added that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation denied the Town's request to reduce the speed limit on a portion of School Street and the next step is to speak with elected representatives. Consent agenda 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Mr. Houston moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: June 25, 2018 regular meeting and June 25, 2018 executive session. Dissolve the Solar Photovoltaic Panels Exploratory Committee with appreciation for its work. Approve composite performance review for Town Manager along with 3 percent merit increase as of July 1, 2018 and $7,500 bonus to bring compensation more in line with that of comparable communities. Sign the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Special Speed Regulation No. 222-D for Wellesley Street in order to lower the speed limit to 35 m.p.h. along the stretch of road that is currently posted at 40 m.p.h. Approve a Block Party request to be held on September 8, 2018 on Westland Road and the corner of Silver Hill Road. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a gift donation of $100 from the Fleischmann Family to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Accept the resignation of Roberta Lamb from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Houston added that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation denied the Town's request to reduce the speed limit on a portion of School Street and the next step is to speak with elected representatives. Consent agenda 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
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