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May 2, 2023
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Botaish, James Anderson, Christopher Gallo, William Harrington, Michelle Rouse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Minutes
Approve the April 18, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the April 18, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to approve the April 18, 2023 Open Session Meeting Minutes. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botiash - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Sincerely, Peter P. Dobek
Accept with regrets the resignation of Peter Dobek from the Historical Commission
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept with regrets the resignation of Peter Dobek from the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept with regrets the resignation of Peter Dobek from the Historical Commission. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Resignation of Tara Raines-Jones from Cultural Council
Accept with regrets the resignation of Tara Raines-Jones from the Cultural Council
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept with regrets the resignation of Tara Raines-Jones from the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to accept with regrets the resignation of Tara Raines-Jones from the Cultural Council. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
5:40PM - Public Hearing - Finance Department Fee Update
Open the 6:40PM Public Hearing for Finance Department Fee Update
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the 6:40PM Public Hearing for Finance Department Fee Update.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the 6:40PM Public Hearing for Finance Department Fee Update. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes, Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, and seconded by Mr. Harrington the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson -yes, Botaish -yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Harrington)
Close the Public Hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to close the Public Hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
In increase the Residential Municipal Lien Certificate Fee to 550 under Mass
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted in increase the Residential Municipal Lien Certificate Fee to 550 under Mass. General Law Chapter 40 section 22F.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted in increase the Residential Municipal Lien Certificate Fee to 550 under Mass. General Law Chapter 40 section 22F. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Each of the following amounts of unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 Bonds dated June 12,201,4 related to each of the projects identified
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted that each of the following amounts of unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 Bonds dated June 12,201,4 related to each of the projects identified below that were authorized by votes of the Town on the dates identified below, which amounts constitute the total amount of unexpended bond proceeds for each such project and each of which projects has been completed and has no remaining costs to be paid, shall be applied to pay debt service costs on outstanding indebtedness of the Town pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws: Unexpended Proceeds of $1+, 427.01 for Project Repave bus Circle at Roderick Authorizing Vote at June 10, 2013 (Art. 15) and $L2,942.26 for Project Repave Elysium Street Authorizing Vote at June 10, 2013 (Art. 15).
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted that each of the following amounts of unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 Bonds dated June 12,201,4 related to each of the projects identified below that were authorized by votes of the Town on the dates identified below, which amounts constitute the total amount of unexpended bond proceeds for each such project and each of which projects has been completed and has no remaining costs to be paid, shall be applied to pay debt service costs on outstanding indebtedness of the Town pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws: Unexpended Proceeds of $1+, 427.01 for Project Repave bus Circle at Roderick Authorizing Vote at June 10, 2013 (Art. 15) and $L2,942.26 for Project Repave Elysium Street Authorizing Vote at June 10, 2013 (Art. 15). Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse -yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Each of the following amounts of unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2017 Bonds dated November 1, 2017 related to each of the projects identified
Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted that each of the following amounts of unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2017 Bonds dated November 1, 2017 related to each of the projects identified below that were authorized by votes of the Town on the dates identified below, which amounts constitute the total amount of unexpended bond proceeds for each such project and each ofwhich projects has been completed and has no remaining costs to be paid, shall be applied to pay debt service costs on outstanding indebtedness of the Town pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws: Unexpended proceeds of $27,414.27 for Project Storm Water Planning Authorizing Vote at June 8, 2015 (Art. 11), S+.09 tor Project Recycling Carts Authorizing Vote at Novembe r 9,2075 (Art. 7) and S14,191.10 for Project Vehicles/Equipment Authorizing Vote at June 5, 2OL7 (Art.12A).
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Gallo, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted that each of the following amounts of unexpended bond proceeds from the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2017 Bonds dated November 1, 2017 related to each of the projects identified below that were authorized by votes of the Town on the dates identified below, which amounts constitute the total amount of unexpended bond proceeds for each such project and each ofwhich projects has been completed and has no remaining costs to be paid, shall be applied to pay debt service costs on outstanding indebtedness of the Town pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws: Unexpended proceeds of $27,414.27 for Project Storm Water Planning Authorizing Vote at June 8, 2015 (Art. 11), S+.09 tor Project Recycling Carts Authorizing Vote at Novembe r 9,2075 (Art. 7) and S14,191.10 for Project Vehicles/Equipment Authorizing Vote at June 5, 2OL7 (Art.12A). Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Gallo, second: Anderson)
5:50PM - Public Hearing - Fla.mmable Underground Storage Tanks - 404 Green St
Open the Public Hearing at 6:50PM for Flammable Underground Storage Tanks at 404 Green Street
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing at 6:50PM for Flammable Underground Storage Tanks at 404 Green Street.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to open the Public Hearing at 6:50PM for Flammable Underground Storage Tanks at 404 Green Street. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Waive the reading of the public hearing notice
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rouse, the Board voted to waive the reading of the public hearing notice. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - abstain, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Rouse)
Close the public hearing
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Harrington, the Board voted to close the public hearing. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - abstain, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Harrington)
Grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives (propane) at 404 Green Street aka 315 Green Street to 404 Green Street Owner, LLC and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives (propane) at 404 Green Street aka 315 Green Street to 404 Green Street Owner, LLC and to authorize the use of electronic signatures.
Yes: Anderson, Gallo, Harrington, RouseAbstained: Botaish
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to grant the license to store flammables, combustibles or explosives (propane) at 404 Green Street aka 315 Green Street to 404 Green Street Owner, LLC and to authorize the use of electronic signatures. Followed by a May 2, 2023 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - abstain, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 4-1.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Vote to Apnrove and Sign Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the June 5, 2023 AnnualTown Meeting Warrant and to authorize the use of electronic signatures
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the June 5, 2023 AnnualTown Meeting Warrant and to authorize the use of electronic signatures,
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to approve the June 5, 2023 AnnualTown Meeting Warrant and to authorize the use of electronic signatures, Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Vote to Adopt Town Administrator's FY24 Budget
Adopt the Town Administrator's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adopt the Town Administrator's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the Board voted to adopt the Town Administrator's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Harrington, second: Anderson)
Town Administrator/s Report
Enter into executive session under Mass
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to enter into executive session under Mass. General Law Chapter 30A 521A (2X3) - discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation and exit only for adjournment,
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to enter into executive session under Mass. General Law Chapter 30A 521A (2X3) - discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation and exit only for adjournment, Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington - yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session meeting at 8:08PM
Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:08PM.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Gallo, the Board voted to adjourn the open session meeting at 8:08PM. Followed by a roll call vote, Anderson - yes, Botaish - yes, Gallo - yes, Harrington -yes, Rouse - yes. Motion carries, 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Gallo)
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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