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September 24, 2018
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Update on East Street Bridge
Approve one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Audi Westwood and Mercedes-Benz for the "Oktoberfest Open Haus" events. (3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - set up and break down.)
J. Hickey moved to approve one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Audi Westwood and Mercedes-Benz for the "Oktoberfest Open Haus" events. (3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - set up and break down.)
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Audi Westwood and Mercedes-Benz for the "Oktoberfest Open Haus" events. (3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - set up and break down.) N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Proposed Ambulance Rate Increase
Approve a rate increase for ambulance services over the next three fiscal years, beginning immediately, to the rates outlined in the attached matrix
J. Hickey moved to approve a rate increase for ambulance services over the next three fiscal years, beginning immediately, to the rates outlined in the attached matrix.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve a rate increase for ambulance services over the next three fiscal years, beginning immediately, to the rates outlined in the attached matrix. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Custodial Services and Capital Requests
Approve the plan to amend custodial services to allow for the purchase of two (2) vehicles and equipment that will be voted as a transfer from the Board of Selectmen's Reserve fund and that will...
N. Hyde moved to approve the plan to amend custodial services to allow for the purchase of two (2) vehicles and equipment that will be voted as a transfer from the Board of Selectmen's Reserve fund and that will be capital funds for the vehicle acquisition and also that the Board approve the allocation of $70,000 from the Board of Selectmen Reserve fund to provide for salary coverage for two (2) custodial positions. Refer to $65,000 as the capital amount.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to approve the plan to amend custodial services to allow for the purchase of two (2) vehicles and equipment that will be voted as a transfer from the Board of Selectmen's Reserve fund and that will be capital funds for the vehicle acquisition and also that the Board approve the allocation of $70,000 from the Board of Selectmen Reserve fund to provide for salary coverage for two (2) custodial positions. Refer to $65,000 as the capital amount. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Hickey)
Reserve Fund Transfer Request for Green Communities Grant
Approve the transfer of $50,000 from the Reserve Account to be used for energy efficient upgrades to the various projects
J. Hickey moved to approve the transfer of $50,000 from the Reserve Account to be used for energy efficient upgrades to the various projects.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to approve the transfer of $50,000 from the Reserve Account to be used for energy efficient upgrades to the various projects. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Dedham Westwood Water District
Appoint James Fox as a commissioner on the Dedham Westwood Water District for a term to expire on December 31, 2020
J. Hickey moved to appoint James Fox as a commissioner on the Dedham Westwood Water District for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to appoint James Fox as a commissioner on the Dedham Westwood Water District for a term to expire on December 31, 2020. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote: 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael F. Walsh, Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
From the Westwood Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s iQM2 meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings (her 2022 candidacy announcement, via Westwood Minute), Joseph Previtera (his 2023 candidacy announcement, via Westwood Minute), Erin Sibley (erinsibley.com), Westwood Minute (Robert Gotti, 2021 candidate profile) and the Massachusetts Municipal Association (Michael Walsh, 2022). No photos yet for former members John Hickey and Nancy Hyde.
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