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March 8, 2021
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
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Constellation Energy Pricing
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign up to a five-year contract renewal with Constellation New Energy, Inc., similar to the rates presented to the Select Board this...
N. Hyde moved to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign up to a five-year contract renewal with Constellation New Energy, Inc., similar to the rates presented to the Select Board this evening, for an Electricity Supply Agreement (Fixed Price Solutions), as administered through the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA).
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign up to a five-year contract renewal with Constellation New Energy, Inc., similar to the rates presented to the Select Board this evening, for an Electricity Supply Agreement (Fixed Price Solutions), as administered through the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). 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)
FY22 Budget Update
Approve all financial articles presented by Pamela Dukeman, Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director to the Select Board this evening
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve all financial articles presented by Pamela Dukeman, Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director to the Select Board this evening.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve all financial articles presented by Pamela Dukeman, Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director to the Select Board this evening. 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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Use two of the available miscellaneous articles as Planning Board-4 and Planning Board-5, as previously described by the Town Administrator; so the existing Planning Board article continues to...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to use two of the available miscellaneous articles as Planning Board-4 and Planning Board-5, as previously described by the Town Administrator; so the existing Planning Board article continues to cover Zoning Amendments related to Medical Uses, Medical Centers or Clinics and Offices of Health Care Professionals. One of the miscellaneous articles will become Planning Board-4, Zoning Amendments Related to Medical Uses, Prohibiting Hospitals; and the second miscellaneous article will become Planning Board-5, Zoning Amendments Related to Medical Uses, Creating Substance Rehabilitation Facility Overlay District.
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to use two of the available miscellaneous articles as Planning Board-4 and Planning Board-5, as previously described by the Town Administrator; so the existing Planning Board article continues to cover Zoning Amendments related to Medical Uses, Medical Centers or Clinics and Offices of Health Care Professionals. One of the miscellaneous articles will become Planning Board-4, Zoning Amendments Related to Medical Uses, Prohibiting Hospitals; and the second miscellaneous article will become Planning Board-5, Zoning Amendments Related to Medical Uses, Creating Substance Rehabilitation Facility Overlay District. 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 4th Quarter Capital
Approve and release the FY21 4th Quarter Capital totaling $75,000 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board approve and release the FY21 4th Quarter Capital totaling $75,000 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
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“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board approve and release the FY21 4th Quarter Capital totaling $75,000 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. IS End User Technology $37,500 Housing WAHA Building Maintenance and Improvement $37,500 Total Municipal Capital $75,000 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)
West Suburban Veterans' Service District
West Suburban Veterans' Service District
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
From 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)
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