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April 5, 2021
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Hickey, Nancy Hyde, Michael Walsh
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Change of Officers Application - Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Approve the Change of Officer Application, for Ian Baines as LLC Manager/President/CEO and Patrick Renna as LLC Manager/Treasurer/CFO, for Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza LLC., pending Alcohol...
N. Hyde moved to approve the Change of Officer Application, for Ian Baines as LLC Manager/President/CEO and Patrick Renna as LLC Manager/Treasurer/CFO, for Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza LLC., pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) approval. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved to approve the Change of Officer Application, for Ian Baines as LLC Manager/President/CEO and Patrick Renna as LLC Manager/Treasurer/CFO, for Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza LLC., pending Alcohol Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) 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)
Lifetime Fitness, Request for Use of Temporary Outdoor Space
Approve Lifetime's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold outdoor exercise classes until October 1, 2021, or until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, whichever comes...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve Lifetime's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold outdoor exercise classes until October 1, 2021, or until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, whichever comes first, pending inspections by Public Safety Departments. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve Lifetime's Temporary Use of Outdoor Space application to hold outdoor exercise classes until October 1, 2021, or until 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, whichever comes first, pending inspections by Public Safety Departments. 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)
Approval of Bond and Ban Sale
Award the bonds and notes, and establish their various terms, all as set forth in the votes presented to this meeting that have been prepared by bond counsel to the Town, which votes will be...
N. Hyde moved that the Select Board vote to award the bonds and notes, and establish their various terms, all as set forth in the votes presented to this meeting that have been prepared by bond counsel to the Town, which votes will be inserted into the minutes of this meeting. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved that the Select Board vote to award the bonds and notes, and establish their various terms, all as set forth in the votes presented to this meeting that have been prepared by bond counsel to the Town, which votes will be inserted into the minutes of this meeting. M. Walsh, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. VOTE OF THE SELECT BOARD I, the Clerk of the Select Board of the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts (the "Town"), certify that at a meeting of the board held April 5, 2021, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody: Voted: That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, to refund all of the Town's (i) $3,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds of 2009 dated June 15, 2009, maturing on June 15 in the years 2022 through 2029 (inclusive) and (ii) $9,300,000 General Obligation Library Bonds (Unlimited Tax) Bonds dated March 10, 2011, maturing on March 1 in the years 2022 through 2031 (inclusive) (collectively, the "Refunded Bonds") and that the proceeds of any refunding bonds issued pursuant to this voteshall be used to pay the principal, redemption premium and interest onthe Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding bonds. Further Voted: that the sale of the $7,715 ,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated April 8, 2021 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $9,019,978.86 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on February 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, asfollo.” (Motion: Hyde, second: Walsh)
Fire Union Integrated Contract - signing of the contract
Sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, Local 1994. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, Local 1994. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign the Integrated Contract between the Town of Westwood and the Westwood Permanent Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, Local 1994. 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)
Discuss/Vote to sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant
Sign the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant, to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant, to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant, to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.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)
Discuss/Vote to sign and post the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Sign and post the warrant for the May 3, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website. M. Walsh
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post the warrant for the May 3, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to sign and post the warrant for the May 3, 2021, Annual Town Meeting Warrant and for the Warrant to be posted by the Constables throughout the town and online on the town website. M. Walsh, Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. N. Hyde, aye. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. The Board discussed member responsibility for questions regarding warrant articles at the Annual Town Meeting. Select Board responsibility- Articles 1 to 12- Financial - Pam Dukeman and Select Board Article 13- School Building Project- Bridge Funding- School Committee Article 14- Cranston Avenue- Nancy Hyde Articles 15 and 16 - former Westwood Lodge Property- John Hickey Articles 16 to 22 - Planning Board - Town Planner - Nora Loughnane 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)
Field Use Agreement - 45 Clapboardtree Street
Authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Agreement for the use of 45 Clapboardtree Street Field between Westwood Green, LLC. ("Westwood Green") and the town of Westwood....
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Agreement for the use of 45 Clapboardtree Street Field between Westwood Green, LLC. ("Westwood Green") and the town of Westwood. The Agreement will be in effect until the completion of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and acceptance of Lot 8, or in the alternative until November 21, 2021, if the town is unable to accept ownership of the property. J. Hickey,
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to authorize the Town Administrator, Christopher Coleman, to sign the Agreement for the use of 45 Clapboardtree Street Field between Westwood Green, LLC. ("Westwood Green") and the town of Westwood. The Agreement will be in effect until the completion of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and acceptance of Lot 8, or in the alternative until November 21, 2021, if the town is unable to accept ownership of the property. J. Hickey, Seconded. Vote 2-0. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N Hyde rejoined the Select Board meeting at 5:49 pm. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Regular Meeting Mintues- March 25, 2021
Approve the March 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes. J. Hickey
M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the March 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes. J. Hickey,
Yes: Hickey, WalshAbstained: Hyde
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved for the Select Board to approve the March 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes. J. Hickey, Seconded. N. Hyde, Abstained. Vote 2-0-1. M. Walsh, aye. J. Hickey, aye. N. Hyde, abstained. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:John M. Hickey, Board Member AYES: John M. Hickey, Michael Walsh ABSTAIN: Nancy C. Hyde.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Hickey)
Open Session - Fire Chief Contract
Approve and sign a new contract for Fire Chief, John Deckers, retroactive to November 1, 2020, until the end of the Fiscal Year 2021, June 30, 2021; and then a three-year contract from July 1,...
N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign a new contract for Fire Chief, John Deckers, retroactive to November 1, 2020, until the end of the Fiscal Year 2021, June 30, 2021; and then a three-year contract from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024. M. Walsh,
From the minutes
“N. Hyde moved for the Select Board to approve and sign a new contract for Fire Chief, John Deckers, retroactive to November 1, 2020, until the end of the Fiscal Year 2021, June 30, 2021; and then a three-year contract from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024. 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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