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July 13, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Ameresco Solar Phase II
Approve Ameresco to proceed with Phase II solar program, proposed ground mount arrays at the Shuttleworth Field area, and to grant authority to the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve Ameresco to proceed with Phase II solar program, proposed ground mount arrays at the Shuttleworth Field area, and to grant authority to the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement for the approved project. Also, further grant the Town Administrator to approve the transfer of only the portion of Shuttleworth necessary for this project, to the care and control of the School Department for development of a solar array, subject to Town Meeting approval. N. Hyde amended the Shuttleworth Field motion, to remove grant the Town Administrator to approve the transfer of only the portion of Shuttleworth and replace with grant the Select Board to approve the transfer of only the portion of Shuttleworth necessary for this project, to the care and control of the School Department for development of a solar array, subject to Town Meeting approval.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve Ameresco to proceed with Phase II solar program, proposed ground mount arrays at the Shuttleworth Field area, and to grant authority to the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement for the approved project. Also, further grant the Town Administrator to approve the transfer of only the portion of Shuttleworth necessary for this project, to the care and control of the School Department for development of a solar array, subject to Town Meeting approval. N. Hyde amended the Shuttleworth Field motion, to remove grant the Town Administrator to approve the transfer of only the portion of Shuttleworth and replace with grant the Select Board to approve the transfer of only the portion of Shuttleworth necessary for this project, to the care and control of the School Department for development of a solar array, subject to Town Meeting approval. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Route 109 Lane Reconfiguration
Accept the new Route 109 lane configuration at a permanent level with new paving, improved traffic markings and new signage
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the new Route 109 lane configuration at a permanent level with new paving, improved traffic markings and new signage.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to accept the new Route 109 lane configuration at a permanent level with new paving, improved traffic markings and new signage. N. Hyde Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hyde)
Release of 1st Quarter FY21 Capital
Approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY21 Capital totaling $3,224,400 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY21 Capital totaling $3,224,400 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY21 Capital totaling $3,224,400 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists being fulfilled. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. Capital Article Amount Approved June Town Meeting Requested First Quarter Release Municipal $1,304,400 $916,900 School $1,017,000 $734,500 Sewer $765,000 $765,000 Other $1,062,500 $785,000 Ambulance $64,720 $23,000 Total $4,213,620 $3,224,400 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
FY20 Year End Close
Approve the list of transfers at put forth by the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, to accounts as listed from the Select Board Reserve Account to be used to close out fiscal year FY20
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the list of transfers at put forth by the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, to accounts as listed from the Select Board Reserve Account to be used to close out fiscal year FY20.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the list of transfers at put forth by the Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director, to accounts as listed from the Select Board Reserve Account to be used to close out fiscal year FY20. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. To various accounts: Amount Total Salary- adjustments $15,820 Waste Collection Budget- Additional Recycling Cost $34,000 School COVID-19 Related Costs- school lunch salary $100,000 DPW Operations: Additional grounds keeping, irrigation $30,000 Total $179,820 From Select Board Reserve Account $179,820 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Appointments- Re appointments Boards and Committees
Appoint/ re appoint all members as noted and per the attached list
N. Hyde moved to appoint/ re appoint all members as noted and per the attached list.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to appoint/ re appoint all members as noted and per the attached list. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. The list of appointments is included as an attachment to the minutes. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
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, for any period of...
N. Hyde 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, for any period of time during Fiscal Year 2021 and give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde 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, for any period of time during Fiscal Year 2021 and give notice to the Town Clerk and the Select Board. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Regular Meeting Minutes- June 4, 2020 and June 15, 2020
Approve the June 15, 2020 meeting minutes as presented
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the June 15, 2020 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the June 15, 2020 meeting minutes as presented. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nancy C. Hyde, Board Member SECONDER:Michael Walsh, Board Member AYES: Nancy C. Hyde, John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
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