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March 16, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FY20 Budget- Select Board Transfers
Approve the transfer of $70,000 to the accounts as listed below from the Reserve Account to be used to balance those accounts for FY20
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $70,000 to the accounts as listed below from the Reserve Account to be used to balance those accounts for FY20.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the transfer of $70,000 to the accounts as listed below from the Reserve Account to be used to balance those accounts for FY20. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. Approved stipend for the Town Planner for work on the Comprehensive Plan ($5,000) Supplement the Youth and Family Services salary budget for maternity leave coverage ($10,000) Annual transfer to the Aid to the Elderly Account ($55,000) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
FY21 Budget- Overall, Operating and Capital
Amend the article language for Budget Article#9, to change "Design and Engineering Field/Parking, Land behind HS Tennis Court" to read "Field Enhancement and Maintenance, Existing Fields" and to...
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article language for Budget Article#9, to change "Design and Engineering Field/Parking, Land behind HS Tennis Court" to read "Field Enhancement and Maintenance, Existing Fields" and to change the amount from $50,000 to $25,000.
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article language for Budget Article#9, to change "Design and Engineering Field/Parking, Land behind HS Tennis Court" to read "Field Enhancement and Maintenance, Existing Fields" and to change the amount from $50,000 to $25,000. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Walsh)
Amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston Site" to read "Field Design and Construction" for an amount to remain the same at $750,000
J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston Site" to read "Field Design and Construction" for an amount to remain the same at $750,000.
Yes: Hickey, HydeNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved for the Select Board to amend the article language to change "Field Lighting Project-Thurston Site" to read "Field Design and Construction" for an amount to remain the same at $750,000. N. Hyde Seconded. M. Walsh Opposed. Vote 2-1. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Accept the Financial Articles 2 to 13, excluding Budget Article 9, as presented for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting
M. Walsh moved to accept the Financial Articles 2 to 13, excluding Budget Article 9, as presented for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to accept the Financial Articles 2 to 13, excluding Budget Article 9, as presented for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as amended this evening
J. Hickey moved to accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as amended this evening.
Yes: Hickey, HydeNo: Walsh
From the minutes
“J. Hickey moved to accept Budget-9, Additional Capital- Town Wide Recreation Projects, as amended this evening. N. Hyde Seconded. M. Walsh Opposed. Vote 2-1. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 1] MOVER: John M. Hickey, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey NAYS: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Hyde)
Smashburger Entertainment License-Public Hearing
Grant approval of an entertainment license to Smashburger #1709 d/b/a Smashburger at 203 University Avenue
M. Walsh moved to grant approval of an entertainment license to Smashburger #1709 d/b/a Smashburger at 203 University Avenue.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to grant approval of an entertainment license to Smashburger #1709 d/b/a Smashburger at 203 University Avenue. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
High Line Group Inc. Class II Auto Dealer License Public Hearing
Grant approval of a Class II Auto Dealer's license to High Line Group, Inc. for the sale and rental of secondhand vehicles at 340 Providence Highway, subject to approval by other Boards as necessary
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to grant approval of a Class II Auto Dealer's license to High Line Group, Inc. for the sale and rental of secondhand vehicles at 340 Providence Highway, subject to approval by other Boards as necessary.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to grant approval of a Class II Auto Dealer's license to High Line Group, Inc. for the sale and rental of secondhand vehicles at 340 Providence Highway, subject to approval by other Boards as necessary. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Miscellaneous Article #2- Street Acceptance Cranston Avenue
Use Select Board Article-10 for Street Acceptance Cranston Avenue and to accept the article language as written
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to use Select Board Article-10 for Street Acceptance Cranston Avenue and to accept the article language as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to use Select Board Article-10 for Street Acceptance Cranston Avenue and to accept the article language as written. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or borrow and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to reconstruct Cranston Avenue, to which the residents of said Cranston Avenue will be responsible for betterment charges which will raise half the cost to reconstruct Cranston Avenue; and to authorize the Select Board to accept a grant of easement and accept said Cranston Avenue as a public way once reconstructed, or take any action thereon. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Select Board-9: Article 97- Morrison Park and Field
Amend for the Select Board to accept Select Board-9 regarding Article 97 for Morrison Park and Field, and the language as prepared by Town Counsel, and to include prior legal description....
M. Walsh moved to amend for the Select Board to accept Select Board-9 regarding Article 97 for Morrison Park and Field, and the language as prepared by Town Counsel, and to include prior legal description. Unanimous vote 3-0. A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL A A parcel of land, located in the southerly sideline of East Street, in the Town of Westwood, County of Norfolk, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southerly sideline of MBTA Commuter Rail Line, at the southeasterly corner of Lot 3, at the northeasterly corner of the parcel herein described; thence running S 30°24'08" W a distance of 460.54 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 53°36'52" W a distance of 26.71 feet to a point; thence turning and running S 36°23'08" W a distance of 67.91 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 30°18'57" W a distance of 301.30 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 49°06'35" E a distance of 57.73 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 27°06'28" E a distance of 7.93 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 52°02'59" E a distance of 16.37 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 76°03'07" E a distance of 76.68 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 49°48'02" E a distance of 35.76 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 40°36'03" W a distance of 102.51 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 67°49'08" E a distance of 42.36 feet to a point; thence turning and run
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to amend for the Select Board to accept Select Board-9 regarding Article 97 for Morrison Park and Field, and the language as prepared by Town Counsel, and to include prior legal description. Unanimous vote 3-0. A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL A A parcel of land, located in the southerly sideline of East Street, in the Town of Westwood, County of Norfolk, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southerly sideline of MBTA Commuter Rail Line, at the southeasterly corner of Lot 3, at the northeasterly corner of the parcel herein described; thence running S 30°24'08" W a distance of 460.54 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 53°36'52" W a distance of 26.71 feet to a point; thence turning and running S 36°23'08" W a distance of 67.91 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 30°18'57" W a distance of 301.30 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 49°06'35" E a distance of 57.73 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 27°06'28" E a distance of 7.93 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 52°02'59" E a distance of 16.37 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 76°03'07" E a distance of 76.68 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 49°48'02" E a distance of 35.76 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 40°36'03" W a distance of 102.51 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 67°49'08" E a distance of 42.36 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 39°11'53" E a distance of 90.23 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 66°46'04" E a distance of 100.58 feet to a point; thence turning and running N 78°48'10" E a distance of 123.03 feet to a point; thence turning and running S 15°59'34" E a distance of 153.82 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above described parcel contains an area of 132,817± s.f. (3.049± acres) and is more particularly shown and described as PARCEL A on a plan entitled: "Division of Property Plan of Land, Mor.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Remove Select Board-3, Overnight Parking Restrictions Change of Hours and let the language remain as it presently is, regarding Overnight Parking
M. Walsh moved to remove Select Board-3, Overnight Parking Restrictions Change of Hours and let the language remain as it presently is, regarding Overnight Parking.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to remove Select Board-3, Overnight Parking Restrictions Change of Hours and let the language remain as it presently is, regarding Overnight Parking. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
School Special Education Reserve Fund Transfer
Approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $285,000 from the Special Education Reserve Account to the Special Education Cost Account
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $285,000 from the Special Education Reserve Account to the Special Education Cost Account.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $285,000 from the Special Education Reserve Account to the Special Education Cost Account. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator
Approve the Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator that would allow Christopher Coleman to appoint Pam Dukeman or Patrick Ahearn as Temporary Town Administrator, any period of time...
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator that would allow Christopher Coleman to appoint Pam Dukeman or Patrick Ahearn as Temporary Town Administrator, any period of time during Fiscal Year 2020 and give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the Notice for Acting and Temporary Town Administrator that would allow Christopher Coleman to appoint Pam Dukeman or Patrick Ahearn as Temporary Town Administrator, any period of time during Fiscal Year 2020 and give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Review of Select Board Meeting Dates
Remove the April 27, 2020 Select Board meeting from the future meeting dates
M. Walsh moved to remove the April 27, 2020 Select Board meeting from the future meeting dates.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to remove the April 27, 2020 Select Board meeting from the future meeting dates. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Appointments-Reappointments- Westwood Cultural Council
Appoint Christopher Woodward to the Westwood Cultural Council for a term to end on June 30, 2023
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to appoint Christopher Woodward to the Westwood Cultural Council for a term to end on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to appoint Christopher Woodward to the Westwood Cultural Council for a term to end on June 30, 2023. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Regular Meeting Minutes- February 24th and March 2nd
Approve the regular meeting minutes from March 2, 2020
M. Walsh moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 2, 2020.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 2, 2020. J. Hickey Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
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