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September 22, 2020
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: A joint vote with the Board of Health to fill a vacancy is not listed, because it was not the Select Board's own vote.
Present: Carl F. Kowalski, Daniel L. Salvucci, Brian J. Bezanson, Randolph G. LaMattina, Justin R. Evans
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective b
Into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“At 6:30 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED into EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21a, (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson- yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve bill and payroll warrants
To approve bill and payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve bill and payroll warrants. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve correspondence in the Read File
To approve correspondence in the Read File
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, Kowalski, SalvucciAbstained: LaMattina
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve correspondence in the Read File. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - abstain; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
To approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Yes: Bezanson, Evans, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Kowalski
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the Open Session minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - abstain. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination
To place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination
This was a roll-call choice between two firms, not a yes-or-no vote: Justin R. Evans, Randolph G. LaMattina, Daniel L. Salvucci and Carl F. Kowalski chose Community Paradigm Associates; Brian J. Bezanson chose Municipal Resources, Inc. The minutes record it as 4-1 in favor of Community Paradigm Associates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to place both Municipal Resources, Inc. and Community Paradigm Associates into nomination. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mr. LaMattina asked when the Board will discuss what the process will be moving forward and if liaisons will be put in place to deal with whichever company is chosen. Chairman Kowalski stated that this issue will be discussed at the next meeting. He then called for a roll call vote in connection with the motion on the floor. Mr. Bezanson - Municipal Resources, Inc.; Mr. Evans - Community Paradigm Associates; Mr. Lamattina - Community Paradigm Associates; Mr. Salvucci - Community Paradigm Associates; and Chairman Kowalski - Community Paradigm Associates. So voted 4-1 in favor of engaging the services of Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to assist with the recruitment and hiring of a Town Administrator..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Extend the deadline for temporary §12 licenses issued for outdoor dining until Thursday, December 31, 2020, as allowed in Governor Baker's COVID-19 Order No. 50
To extend the deadline for temporary §12 licenses issued for outdoor dining until Thursday, December 31, 2020, as allowed in Governor Baker's COVID-19 Order No. 50
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to extend the deadline for temporary §12 licenses issued for outdoor dining until Thursday, December 31, 2020, as allowed in Governor Baker's COVID-19 Order No. 50. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID
To authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattina, SalvucciAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to authorize the purchase of ionizing equipment for town owned buildings, with the cost to be assessed to COVID. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - abstain; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 4-0-1..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
In a vote of confidence, to express support and approval of the Board of Health's management of COVID issues
In a vote of confidence, to express support and approval of the Board of Health's management of COVID issues
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED, in a vote of confidence, to express support and approval of the Board of Health's management of COVID issues. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Table the request of Paula Kelly to hold a Poker Run at the VFW to benefit the Magical Moon Foundation
To table the request of Paula Kelly to hold a Poker Run at the VFW to benefit the Magical Moon Foundation
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to table the request of Paula Kelly to hold a Poker Run at the VFW to benefit the Magical Moon Foundation. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Table action on this issue in order to allow the members of the Board to visit the DEP website and review the information on this property
To table action on this issue in order to allow the members of the Board to visit the DEP website and review the information on this property
Yes: Bezanson, Kowalski, LaMattinaNo: Evans, Salvucci
From the minutes
“Mr. LaMattina MOVED to table action on this issue in order to allow the members of the Board to visit the DEP website and review the information on this property. Second Mr. Bezanson. Mrs. Green noted that this property will be going into tax taking at the end of the month. Chairman Kowalski called for a vote in connection with the motion on the floor. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - no; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - no; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 3-2..” (Motion: LaMattina, second: Bezanson)
Approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
To approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to approve the request of Town Clerk Dawn Varley to issue a warrant for unlicensed dogs to the Animal Control Officer. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Set the FY2021 trash rate at $285.00 per unit; and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners aged 65 and over who occupy the premises
To set the FY2021 trash rate at $285.00 per unit; and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners aged 65 and over who occupy the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Salvucci MOVED to set the FY2021 trash rate at $285.00 per unit; and to continue to offer a $25.00 discount to homeowners aged 65 and over who occupy the premises. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:22 p.m. Mr. Salvucci MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Second Mr. Bezanson. Roll call vote revealed: Mr. Bezanson - yes; Mr. Evans - yes; Mr. LaMattina - yes; Mr. Salvucci - yes; and Chairman Kowalski - yes. So voted 5-0..” (Motion: Salvucci, second: Bezanson)
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