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December 3, 2019
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern, Gerard Nolan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the Public Hearing
Motion to close the Public Hearing made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the Public Hearing made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson. Motion carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property factor of 1.22 and a Small Commercial Exemption of 10%, the Residential factor would be 0.9469
Motion to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property factor of 1.22 and a Small Commercial Exemption of 10%, the Residential factor would be 0.9469 made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property factor of 1.22 and a Small Commercial Exemption of 10%, the Residential factor would be 0.9469 made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson. Motion carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Interview of Diane McKenna -Vote to Appoint to Cultural Council
Appoint Dianne McKenna to a term to begin immediately and expire in June 2022
Motion to appoint Dianne McKenna to a term to begin immediately and expire in June 2022 was made by James Anderson and seconded by Steve Langley.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Dianne McKenna to a term to begin immediately and expire in June 2022 was made by James Anderson and seconded by Steve Langley. Motion carries.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the November 5, 2019 Board of Selectmen Open Session meeting minutes
Motion to approve the November 5, 2019 Board of Selectmen Open Session meeting minutes made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the November 5, 2019 Board of Selectmen Open Session meeting minutes made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson. Motion carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Approve the November 19, 2019 Board of Selectmen Open Session and Executive Session meeting minutes
Motion to approve the November 19, 2019 Board of Selectmen Open Session and Executive Session meeting minutes made by Steve Langely and seconded by James Anderson .
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the November 19, 2019 Board of Selectmen Open Session and Executive Session meeting minutes made by Steve Langely and seconded by James Anderson . Motion carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Finance Director Karen Jelloe was present and presented the Mass Water Pollution Abatement Trust
Shift the debt from MWPAT clean water trust borrowings for 2003, 2004, 2007 from general fund so as not to increase the water rate payers for the amount of $20, 038
Motion to shift the debt from MWPAT clean water trust borrowings for 2003, 2004, 2007 from general fund so as not to increase the water rate payers for the amount of $20, 038 made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to shift the debt from MWPAT clean water trust borrowings for 2003, 2004, 2007 from general fund so as not to increase the water rate payers for the amount of $20, 038 made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson. Motion carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Review and approval of Note Results- Madison Street and Rice Complex Playground
McGovern: "To approve the sale of $3,863,342.00 percent)General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated December 12, 2019, and payable December 11, 2020, to Oppenheimer
Motion made by Jerry McGovern: "To approve the sale of $3,863,342.00 percent)General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated December 12, 2019, and payable December 11, 2020, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $27,159.11. Further that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated November 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated November 26, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. 12-03-19 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes page 2 of 4 Further that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply wit
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jerry McGovern: "To approve the sale of $3,863,342.00 percent)General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated December 12, 2019, and payable December 11, 2020, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $27,159.11. Further that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated November 20, 2019, and a final Official Statement dated November 26, 2019, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. 12-03-19 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes page 2 of 4 Further that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws; and Further that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes." Seconded by Steve Langley. Motion carries.” (Motion: McGovern)
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Approve licenses
Motion to approve licenses made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve licenses made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson. Motion Carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
Resignation of Barry Kassler
Accept the resignation of Barry Kassler, who is moving out of Wrentham, from the Open Space and Community Preservation Committees
Motion to accept the resignation of Barry Kassler, who is moving out of Wrentham, from the Open Space and Community Preservation Committees made by James Anderson and seconded by Steve Langley.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the resignation of Barry Kassler, who is moving out of Wrentham, from the Open Space and Community Preservation Committees made by James Anderson and seconded by Steve Langley. Motion carries.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Wrentham Premium Outlets Gift Acceptance
Accept the gift of benches and tables totaling $32,500 from Wrentham Premium Outlets
Motion to accept the gift of benches and tables totaling $32,500 from Wrentham Premium Outlets was made by James Anderson and seconded by Steve Langley.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the gift of benches and tables totaling $32,500 from Wrentham Premium Outlets was made by James Anderson and seconded by Steve Langley. Motion carries.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Langley)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 7:50 pm
Motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson.
The minutes record this only as "Motion carries"; they do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm made by Steve Langley and seconded by James Anderson. Motion carries.” (Motion: Langley, second: Anderson)
From the Wrentham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (June 2023 on) and its eCode360 public documents (2018 to June 2023). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sun Chronicle (Chris Gallo, 2021 candidate photo; Joseph Botaish, January 2025) and Town of Wrentham award photos published by The Sun Chronicle (James Anderson, Michelle Rouse and William Harrington, October 2024 Town Meeting; Roy Lamothe, December 2025). No photos yet for former members Charles Kennedy, Stephen Langley, Jerome McGovern and Gerard Nolan.
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