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September 29, 2020
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Extension of Allowance for Outdoor Table Service
Grant approval to extend the Temporary Outdoor Seating licenses previously granted to Chiara, the Toast Office and Bibi's through December 31, 2020; to coincide with the end of each business'...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval to extend the Temporary Outdoor Seating licenses previously granted to Chiara, the Toast Office and Bibi's through December 31, 2020; to coincide with the end of each business' current license period.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to grant approval to extend the Temporary Outdoor Seating licenses previously granted to Chiara, the Toast Office and Bibi's through December 31, 2020; to coincide with the end of each business' current license period. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. John 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)
Fees
Approve a one-time 50% fee reduction for all annual Alcohol and CV License Renewal Fees for the calendar year 2021. This temporary reduction is in recognition of the dire economic circumstances...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve a one-time 50% fee reduction for all annual Alcohol and CV License Renewal Fees for the calendar year 2021. This temporary reduction is in recognition of the dire economic circumstances imposed upon local restaurants due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The one-time licensing fee reduction would apply to 2021 Licensing Renewal Fees only, and Licensing Renewal Fees for 2022 would revert to those stated in the Town of Westwood's Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Beverages. N. Hyde amended the motion to specifically reference, the 50% fee reduction only applies to the Section 12 Alcohol and CV License Renewal Fees.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve a one-time 50% fee reduction for all annual Alcohol and CV License Renewal Fees for the calendar year 2021. This temporary reduction is in recognition of the dire economic circumstances imposed upon local restaurants due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The one-time licensing fee reduction would apply to 2021 Licensing Renewal Fees only, and Licensing Renewal Fees for 2022 would revert to those stated in the Town of Westwood's Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Beverages. N. Hyde amended the motion to specifically reference, the 50% fee reduction only applies to the Section 12 Alcohol and CV License Renewal Fees. 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)
Release of 2nd Quarter FY21 Capital
Approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY21 Capital totaling $454,220 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY21 Capital totaling $454,220 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the release of the 2nd Quarter FY21 Capital totaling $454,220 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. M. Walsh Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. Breakdown by Department listed below- 2nd Quarter FY21 Capital IS End User Technology $37,500 Housing WAHA Building and Maintenance Improvement $37,500 Police Replacement of Vehicles $90,000 Total Municipal $165,000 Schools HVAC $52,900 Schools Repair and Maintenance $102,803 Schools Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $51,797 Total Schools $207,500 Total Other Capital School Security Projects $40,000 Ambulance Rescue Equipment $18,720 Ambulance Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Upgrade and Replacement $23,000 Total Ambulance $41,720 Total 2nd QTR $454,220 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)
Review of Meeting Minutes- August 24, 2020 and September 8, 2020
Approve the regular meeting minutes from September 8, 2020, as written
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the regular meeting minutes from September 8, 2020, as written.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve the regular meeting minutes from September 8, 2020, as written. 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)
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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