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September 18, 2023
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse, John Abbott, Lisa Belmarsh, Pascale Burga, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Maureen Kiely, Gary MacDougall, Greg Shanahan
Absent: Christopher Heffernan
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approval of the Budget/Management Committee meeting minutes of July 31, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee meeting minutes of July 31, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“MINUTES Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Budget/Management Committee meeting minutes of July 31, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Special Town Council Meeting minutes of July 31, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Special Town Council Meeting minutes of July 31, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Special Town Council Meeting minutes of July 31, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approval of the Town Council Meeting minutes of September 5, 2023
Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting minutes of September 5, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse motioned for approval of the Town Council Meeting minutes of September 5, 2023. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely and passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 121-Early Voting Hours for November 7, 2023, Election - Action requested under 2-9(b)
Take measure 23 121 under 2-9(b) same action (Early Voting Hours for November 7, 2023, Election - Action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Molisse made a motion to take measure 23 121 under 2-9(b) same action which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to take measure 23 121 under 2-9(b) same action which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
Approve measure 23 121 (Early Voting Hours for November 7, 2023, Election - Action requested under 2-9(b))
Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 23 121 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 23 121 which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 122-Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Michael Pizziferri
Refer measure 23 122 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Michael Pizziferri)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure 23 122 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“In accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, Mayor Hedlund respectfully submits the name of Michael Pizziferri of 45 Durant Road for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals filling a two year term due to expire on June 30, 2024. Vice President Molisse made a motion to refer measure 23 122 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 123-Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Stella Mach
Forward measure 23 123 to the Budget/Management Committee (Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Stella Mach)
Vice President Molisse made a motion to forward measure 23 123 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“In accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter Mayor Hedlund respectfully submits the name of Stella Mach of 78 Whitman Street, for appointment to the Board of Assessors filling a three year term due to expire on June 30, 2026. Vice President Molisse made a motion to forward measure 23 123 to the Budget/Management Committee which was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
23 114-Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Steven Whalen
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 114 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Steven Whalen)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 114 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Steven Whalen, 25 Lincoln Street, for appointment to the Board of Assessors. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 114 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Steven Whalen, 25 Lincoln Street, for appointment to the Board of Assessors. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
23 115-Appointment to the Planning Board-Charles Young
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 115 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Planning Board-Charles Young)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 115 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Charles Young, 39 Appletree Lane, for appointment to the Planning Board. This is filling a two year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 115 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Charles Young, 39 Appletree Lane, for appointment to the Planning Board. This is filling a two year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
23 116-Appointment to the Cultural Council-Lisa McCrosson
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 116 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Lisa McCrosson)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 116 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Lisa McCrosson, 25 Georgia Road for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 116 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Lisa McCrosson, 25 Georgia Road for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
23 117-Appointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Singleton
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 117 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Singleton)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 117 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Frank Singleton, 60 Bluff Road, for appointment to the Waterfront Committee. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 117 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Frank Singleton, 60 Bluff Road, for appointment to the Waterfront Committee. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
23 118-Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Norman Tetreault
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 118 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Commission on Disabilities-Norman Tetreault)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 118 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Norman Tetreault, 45 Pleasant Street, Unit 15, for appointment to the Commission on Disabilities. This is filling a two year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 118 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Norman Tetreault, 45 Pleasant Street, Unit 15, for appointment to the Commission on Disabilities. This is filling a two year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
23 119-Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Sheri Eldridge
Recommend favorable action on measure 23 119 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee-Sheri Eldridge)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 119 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Sheri Eldridge, 60 Georgia Road, for appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 119 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Sheri Eldridge, 60 Georgia Road, for appointment to the Scholarship Fund Committee. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Council President Mathews announced that the next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, 10/2/2023 At 7:50 p.m., there being no further business, Vice President Molisse motioned to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Motion passed 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)
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