HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 01/12/2009 Minutes—The Board of Selectmen January 12,2009
Selectmen Present: Paul Carlson, Acting Chairman
Ralph Dormitzer
Karen Quigley
Selectmen Absent: Edwin Carr, Chairman
Frederick Koed
Others Present: William R. Griffin,Town Manager
Jennifer Oram, Selectmen's Secretary
Acting Chairman Paul Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM
Town Manager's Report
Town Manager, William Griffin, informed the Board and community that the Town has submitted 18
projects totaling 21 million dollars to the Governor for consideration in the Federal Stimulus package.
Selectmen Comment Period
Selectwoman Karen Quigley stated that she had attended the Recreation Department meeting and that
it was very positive.
Selectman Paul Carlson stated that he and Selectwoman Quigley had attended a meeting at the
Cohasset Elder Affairs Office to discuss the potential senior center. He stated that there is a lot of work
to do but that some real progress is being made.
Draft Letter to Trust for Public Lands—Selectwoman Quigley moved to approve the letter drafted by
Mr. Griffin to the Trust for Public Lands. Selectman Dormitzer seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous(3-0).
Interview—Candidate for Open Space Committee—Mr. Liam T. O'Connell addressed the Board. Mr.
O'Connell reviewed his extensive recreation background and why he wants to serve on this committee.
Selectman Dormitzer moved to appoint Mr. O'Connell to the Open Space Committee. Selectwoman
Quigley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(3-0).
Selectwoman Quigley moved the Board stay in session to attend the Planning Board Hearing on the
Wind Turbines proposal. The Board will adjourn at the close of the hearing. Selectman Dormitzer
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (3-0).
Meeting adjourned at 11:OOPM.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Carlson
Acting Chairman
Selectmen—1.12.09-JBO
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