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January 27, 2020
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Michael V. McCoy, Jonathan R. Eaton, Jomarie F. O'Mahony
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept Treasury Warrants 29, 29A, 30 and 30A
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 29, 29A, 30 and 30A.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen accept Treasury Warrants 29, 29A, 30 and 30A..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Issue a Common Victualer License to Green Sauce, Inc. DBA Casa Blanca Restaurant for property located at 207 Main Street
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen issue a Common Victualer License to Green Sauce, Inc. DBA Casa Blanca Restaurant for property located at 207 Main Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen issue a Common Victualer License to Green Sauce, Inc. DBA Casa Blanca Restaurant for property located at 207 Main Street..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Caira)
Issue an Entertainment License to Green Sauce, Inc. DBA Casa Blanca Restaurant for property located at 207 Main Street
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen issue an Entertainment License to Green Sauce, Inc. DBA Casa Blanca Restaurant for property located at 207 Main Street.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen issue an Entertainment License to Green Sauce, Inc. DBA Casa Blanca Restaurant for property located at 207 Main Street..” (Motion: Eaton, second: O'Mahony)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Paul L. Chalifour as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2021
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Paul L. Chalifour as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Paul L. Chalifour as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire April 30, 2021..” (Motion: McCoy, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the request of Wilmington High School Football to conduct a fundraiser car wash at the Town Common parking lot on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Wilmington High School Football to conduct a fundraiser car wash at the Town Common parking lot on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Wilmington High School Football to conduct a fundraiser car wash at the Town Common parking lot on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m..” (Motion: Eaton, second: O'Mahony)
Recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 1 of the By- Laws by changing the date of the Annual Town Meeting to the last Saturday in April and the Annual Town Election be scheduled the Saturday prior
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 1 of the By- Laws by changing the date of the Annual Town Meeting to the last Saturday in April and the Annual Town Election be scheduled the Saturday prior.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, O'MahonyNo: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 1 of the By- Laws by changing the date of the Annual Town Meeting to the last Saturday in April and the Annual Town Election be scheduled the Saturday prior..” (Motion: Caira, second: O'Mahony)
Recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 3 of the By- Laws by changing the time of the Annual Town Meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 3 of the By- Laws by changing the time of the Annual Town Meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 3 of the By- Laws by changing the time of the Annual Town Meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m..” (Motion: McCoy, second: O'Mahony)
Recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 10A of the By- Laws by including an overall Omnibus Budget Presentation by the Town Manager followed by taking up of the operating budget as a whole
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 10A of the By- Laws by including an overall Omnibus Budget Presentation by the Town Manager followed by taking up of the operating budget as a whole.
Yes: Bendel, Eaton, McCoy, O'MahonyNo: Caira
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 10A of the By- Laws by including an overall Omnibus Budget Presentation by the Town Manager followed by taking up of the operating budget as a whole..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: Eaton)
Recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 10B of the By- Laws by eliminating random selection
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 10B of the By- Laws by eliminating random selection.
Yes: Bendel, Eaton, McCoy, O'MahonyNo: Caira
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 2, Section 10B of the By- Laws by eliminating random selection..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: McCoy)
Recommend amending Chapter 3, Section 6 of the By- Laws as it relates to Town Counsel Opinions mandatory filing with the Town Clerk to bifurcate said opinions between matters subject to the...
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 3, Section 6 of the By- Laws as it relates to Town Counsel Opinions mandatory filing with the Town Clerk to bifurcate said opinions between matters subject to the Attorney/Client privilege and those matters of general interpretation that should be available to the public for purposes of transparency and consistency in the application of the By-Laws and statutes Recommendation for Chapter 5, Section 27 to grant the Animal Control Officer the right to enforce by issuance of a citation, all provision of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Eaton and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 3, Section 6 of the By- Laws as it relates to Town Counsel Opinions mandatory filing with the Town Clerk to bifurcate said opinions between matters subject to the Attorney/Client privilege and those matters of general interpretation that should be available to the public for purposes of transparency and consistency in the application of the By-Laws and statutes Recommendation for Chapter 5, Section 27 to grant the Animal Control Officer the right to enforce by issuance of a citation, all provision of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140..” (Motion: Caira, second: Eaton)
Take no action as Town Counsel has provided his opinion that the Animal Control Officer currently has the right to enforce
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen take no action as Town Counsel has provided his opinion that the Animal Control Officer currently has the right to enforce.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen take no action as Town Counsel has provided his opinion that the Animal Control Officer currently has the right to enforce..” (Motion: Eaton, second: McCoy)
Recommend amending Chapter 5, Section 27.5 of the By- Laws by removing the language "or Town property adjacent to the water" Recommendation that the Town of Wilmington adopt a Construction Noise...
A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 5, Section 27.5 of the By- Laws by removing the language "or Town property adjacent to the water" Recommendation that the Town of Wilmington adopt a Construction Noise By-law. Police Chief Desmond prepared a draft by-law.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman O'Mahony, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending Chapter 5, Section 27.5 of the By- Laws by removing the language "or Town property adjacent to the water" Recommendation that the Town of Wilmington adopt a Construction Noise By-law. Police Chief Desmond prepared a draft by-law..” (Motion: O'Mahony, second: McCoy)
Recommend amending the By-Laws of the Town of Wilmington by adopting a construction noise by-law
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman Caira and Chairman Bendel opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending the By-Laws of the Town of Wilmington by adopting a construction noise by-law.
Yes: Eaton, McCoy, O'MahonyNo: Bendel, Caira
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman O'Mahony and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman Caira and Chairman Bendel opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen recommend amending the By-Laws of the Town of Wilmington by adopting a construction noise by-law..” (Motion: McCoy, second: O'Mahony)
Approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4;00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a performance of Much Ado About Nothing and on...
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4;00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a performance of Much Ado About Nothing and on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the Annual Summer Bash.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Christina Stewart, Library Director, to use the Swain Green on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4;00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a performance of Much Ado About Nothing and on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the Annual Summer Bash..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen adjourn..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Caira)
From the Wilmington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Town Manager – Select Board minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Wilmington Annual Town Reports (captioned Select Board photos) — 2023 report: Kevin Caira, Gary DePalma, Lilia Maselli and Frank West; 2025 report: Jacob Gearwar. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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