Dartmouth public meetings in 2021

Council on Aging

The agenda for this Council on Aging meeting contains illegible text regarding specific topics or decisions. No concrete items or proposals can be identified from the provided document.

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet via remote access to examine specific sections of the town charter. The committee intends to review Articles 6-9 and 6-10 for grammar, consistency, and format.

• Review of Articles 6-9 and 6-10 for grammar, consistency, and format

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will discuss next steps for the UHI feasibility study, including funding and engineering. The meeting also covers harbor management plans and various grant opportunities.

• Decision to keep 2021 Waterways Rates the same for the 2022 season
• Next steps for UHI feasibility study regarding funding and engineering
• Discussion of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Resilience/Seawall grant
• Introduction of new Commission Member Anthony Salvidio, Esq.
• Exploration of expanded opportunities for Community Boating and Rogers Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for the Windsong Acres and Bakerville Vineyards subdivision plans. The board will also conduct a site plan review for a Dunkin Donuts at 532 Russells Mills Road.

• 'Windsong Acres' 5-lot subdivision off Jason Dr.
• 'Bakerville Vineyards' 7-lot subdivision on Bakerville Road
• Site Plan Review for Dunkin Donuts at 532 Russells Mills Road

The Dartmouth Planning Board denied a continuance and the site plan application for a proposed Dunkin Donuts at 532 Russells Mills Road because the applicant missed the December 22, 2021 deadline without requesting an extension. The board also continued public hearings for two proposed subdivisions: Windsong Acres (5 lots off Jason Dr.) to December 20, 2021 (same date, likely a typo) and Bakerville Vineyards (7 lots on Bakerville Road) to January 24, 2022. The board approved the 2022 meeting schedule and the minutes from December 6, 2021.

• Denied continuance and application for Dunkin Donuts site plan at 532 Russells Mills Road (5-0)
• Continued Windsong Acres subdivision public hearing to December 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Bakerville Vineyards subdivision public hearing to January 24, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Planning Board meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence from Westport and Fall River (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board meeting consists only of a procedural item regarding the review of minutes from a previous executive session.

• Review of Executive Session Minutes dated 12-20-2021

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the ratification of the DTEA contract and the appointment of Anthony Savastano as Town Counsel. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Dartmouth Cultural Center Lease and several committee resignations. An executive session is scheduled to address litigation strategy for the Opioid National Settlement.

• DTEA contract ratification
• Appointment of Anthony Savastano as Town Counsel
• Dartmouth Cultural Center Lease discussion
• Review of restaurant and motor agent license renewals
• Committee resignations

The Select Board unanimously approved a 3-year lease extension for the Dartmouth Cultural Center, appointed Anthony Savastano as Town Counsel, ratified the DTEA contract, and approved numerous license renewals. The board also accepted a resignation and tabled another, while taking no action on a waterways committee resignation.

• Approved Dartmouth Cultural Center 3-year lease extension (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Savastano as Town Counsel (5-0)
• Ratified DTEA contract through June 2022 (5-0)
• Approved ABCC seasonal population estimate of 30,333 (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Brock Cordeiro from Charter Review Committee (5-0)
• Tabled Council on Aging Board resignation of Susan Wareing
• Approved all listed license renewals subject to approvals (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 15 and Dec 6, 2021 (5-0)

Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee Meeting

The Steering Committee is planning the content, schedule, and venue for upcoming public workshops. They also aim to finalize a draft public survey and its distribution plan.

• Planning public workshop schedules and venues
• Finalizing the draft public survey and distribution plan
• Reviewing online survey results

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Budget Subcommittee will review the draft FY 2023 budget. The meeting also includes a review of the minutes from the January 7, 2021 meeting.

• Review of Draft FY 2023 Budget
• Minutes of January 7, 2021 Budget Subcommittee meeting

Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Buzzards Bay Coalition Water Quality Grant Application. Members will also discuss economic and fiscal analysis of harbor activities and potential consulting grants. The meeting includes a review of current and future implementation priorities.

• Buzzards Bay Coalition Water Quality Grant Application update
• Economic/fiscal analysis of Harbor activities and potential consulting grants
• Review of current and future implementation priorities
• Approval of October 13 and November 17 meeting minutes

The committee approved minutes from October and November meetings, welcomed new member Brian O'Hare, and discussed updates on the Buzzards Bay Coalition water quality grant and economic analysis. Members assigned themselves lead roles for various Harbor Management Plan action items, including DPW coordination, economic analysis, water quality, parking, and seawall repairs. The committee agreed to treat the first phase of actions as a 5-year plan and will report progress to the Select Board in April.

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting
• Assigned committee leads for action items: O'Hare (DPW liaison), Race (economic analysis), Langhauser (water quality), Sweriduk/Tatelbaum (parking), Race (seawall feasibility liaison)
• Agreed to consider first phase of Harbor Plan actions as a 5-year plan
• Scheduled next meeting for January 20, 2022 via Zoom

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee will consider adopting an Admissions Policy and voting on salary scales for three positions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fund transfers and real estate related to school expansion.

• Adoption of the Admissions Policy
• Salary scale approval for Family Engagement Specialist position
• Salary scale approval for LPN position
• Approval of Athletics and Student Life Coordinator position and salary scale
• Vote to approve transfer of funds

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Dartmouth Parks & Recreation Board will discuss updates regarding the Rec Center and the DYSA lease. The meeting also includes a director's report and discussion of bucket operation.

• DYSA lease update
• Rec Center Update
• Bucket operation discussion
• Director's Report

The Board voted 4-0 to renew the Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association (DYSA) lease for the Russells Mills Road soccer field for a 10-year term with the same conditions except the escalator clause, which will increase by 3 percent. The Board also approved the October 12, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0-1) and adjourned at 6:35 P.M. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the Rec Center design delay, Jones Park playground quote increase, and other projects.

• Approved 2022 DYSA lease RFP at 10-year term with 3% escalator increase (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned at 6:35 P.M. (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will review property development requests, including residential reconstruction and gas line relocation. Public hearings are scheduled for projects involving after-the-fact notices and responses to violations. The commission will also discuss drainage peer review costs and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Request to demolish and replace a residential structure at 20 Hathaway Road
• Request to relocate a subsurface gas line at 20 Spinnaker Lane
• Public hearing for rip rap slope stabilization at 56 Fenton Street
• Public hearing for wetland restoration at 68 Emmett Avenue following violations
• Proposed modification to Drainage Peer Review Costs

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission approved several Determinations of Applicability, Certificates of Compliance, and Standard Orders of Conditions for projects in wetland buffer zones, including a demolition/rebuild on Hathaway Road, a gas line relocation on Spinnaker Lane, and a fire-damaged house reconstruction on Reed Road. It also approved a withdrawal without prejudice for a garage project on Mishaum Point Road and issued orders for after-the-fact restoration projects on Fenton Street, Emmett Avenue, and Tucker Road. The commission increased a drainage peer review fee to $3,500 and waived local filing fees for a state wildlife restoration project.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination for 20 Hathaway Road demolition/rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved Negative 2 Determination for 20 Spinnaker Lane gas line relocation (4-0-2)
• Approved Negative 2 Determination for 817 Reed Road fire-damaged house rebuild (unanimous)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 4 properties (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for 32 Mishaum Point Road garage project (unanimous)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 56 Fenton Street rip rap (unanimous)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions with 7 conditions for 68 Emmett Avenue restoration (unanimous)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions with 7 conditions for 1128 Tucker Road restoration (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial reports and minutes from 2021. Discussion topics include an update on the library construction project and a new long-range plan. The board will also address Wi-Fi upgrades and asbestos removal at Southworth.

• Update on library construction project
• New Long Range Plan
• Wi-Fi Upgrade & Asbestos Removal at Southworth
• Policy for Use of Branch Community Room Outside of Operating Hours
• Spending Protocols for State Aid Funds

The Board of Library Trustees approved a motion requiring director pre-approval for purchases over $5,000, and voted to name the North Branch community room after Suzanne E. McDonald. They also approved minutes, financial and director's reports, and discussed various operational items.

• Approved August, September, and November 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to meet with town administrator about staff schedule (unanimous)
• Approved motion requiring pre-approval for purchases over $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved naming Community Room at Branch after Suzanne E. McDonald (unanimous)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will discuss the draft FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan and Superintendent evaluation goals. The meeting also includes a student representative report and approval of minutes from November 15, 2021.

• Draft FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan
• Superintendent Evaluation S.M.A.R.T. Goals
• Approval of November 15, 2021 minutes
• Signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll

The Dartmouth School Committee approved the FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan as presented, and also approved the superintendent's S.M.A.R.T. goals. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee also agreed to have the facilities sub-committee meet after the new year to revisit the Facilities Master Plan.

• Approved FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved Superintendent's S.M.A.R.T. Goals (4-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of November 15, 2021 (3-0, Amaral abstained)
• Agreed to have facilities sub-committee meet after new year to revisit Facilities Master Plan
• Agreed to draft resolution for MASC regarding DESE random auditing

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Board will discuss the Executive Director's position and provide an update on a DMH project with a non-profit. The meeting includes votes to accept recent meeting minutes and financial check registers for October and November 2021. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contract negotiation and evaluation of the Executive Director.

• Update on DMH project with non-profit
• Vote to accept October and November 2021 Check Registers for Revolving & Veterans
• Discussion regarding Executive Director's position
• Mass Works Grant Awards Event discussion
• Vote to accept November 8th meeting minutes

The Dartmouth Housing Authority board unanimously approved the October and November 2021 check registers for Revolving and Veterans accounts, the November 8th meeting minutes, and the Executive Director's report. The FY2022 budget was reported as approved, and the board discussed vacancies, maintenance, and an upcoming grant award event. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved October and November 2021 check registers for Revolving & Veterans accounts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 8th meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations/evaluation of Executive Director (unanimous roll call)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will discuss the tax rate for all three districts and review vendor and payroll warrants. The agenda also includes updates on station renovations, equipment maintenance, and winter snow plowing contracts.

• Tax rate for all 3 districts
• Vendor and payroll warrants
• Station renovation update
• Winter season snow plowing contract
• Discussion with Harbormaster regarding training and mutual aid

Board of Health

The Board of Health is conducting a public hearing on revised Title 5 regulations. The agenda also includes reviewing subsurface sewage disposal permits and a domestic animal permit application. Additionally, the board will discuss fee modifications and an inspector vacancy.

• Public hearing for revised Board of Health Supplemental Regulations to Title 5
• Domestic animal permit application for 323 Highland Ave
• Subsurface sewage disposal permits for 852 Fisher Rd, 7 Lasca Street, and 567 Smith Neck Rd
• Environmental Site Assessment review for 1060 Old Fall River Rd
• Health and Sanitary Inspector vacancy and position posting

Agricultural Commission

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission is scheduled to meet on December 8, 2021. The agenda includes a commission update and a presentation involving Christie Smith. Other handwritten topics in the notice are not clearly legible.

• Commission update
• Presentation involving Christie Smith

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for 1 Redwood Street. The request involves installing bathrooms in a proposed two-story pool house. The board will also review minutes from previous variance cases.

• Special Permit 2021-03: Two-story pool house at 1 Redwood Street
• Appointment for Plan Approval Authority for Lincoln Park
• Review of minutes for Case 2021-17 (6 Franklin Street)
• Review of minutes for Case 2021-18 (11 Shaker Road)

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved Special Permit Case 2021-03 for Jeffrey and Marion Webster at 1 Redwood Street, allowing a revised one-and-a-half-story pool house with a bathroom and kitchenette. The board also unanimously appointed Halim Choubah to the Lincoln Park Plan Approval Authority and approved prior meeting minutes. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved Special Permit 2021-03 for revised pool house at 1 Redwood Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Halim Choubah to Lincoln Park Plan Approval Authority (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of November 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for Variance Cases 2021-17 and 2021-18 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review minutes, invoices, and correspondence. The meeting includes a project eligibility application for Heritage Trail Kiosks and updates on the Dog Park and Revolving Loan Fund.

• Heritage Trail Kiosks eligibility application
• Dog Park project update
• Revolving Loan Fund update
• FY23 Needs Assessment and Plan

The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved a revised budget and scope of work for the Dog Park project, allowing it to move forward under an amended MOU. The committee also adopted the FY23 Needs Assessment and Plan, increased the short-form application threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, and revised two criteria in the plan. A $24.50 invoice to Monaghan Printing was approved, and the minutes from November 2, 2021 were accepted.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 as written.
• Approved payment of Invoice #18331 to Monaghan Printing for $24.50.
• Accepted revised budget and scope of work for the Dog Park for a revised MOU.
• Adopted the FY23 Needs Assessment and Plan.
• Increased the short-form application threshold from $10,000 to $25,000.
• Revised criterion (12) to read: 'The project on town property has the affirmative vote from the appropriate authority.'
• Revised criterion (15) to read: 'The preference and priority may be given to projects that leverage significant amounts from other funding sources.'
• Voted unanimously to move forward with a revised MOU for the Dartmouth Dog Park.

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will discuss an FY 2022 budget amendment regarding a classification and compensation study. The committee will also consider an option to renew a temporary labor services contract.

• Ratification of Warrant No. 7-22
• FY 2022 Budget Amendment for Classification and Compensation Study
• Discussion of District employee health insurance
• Temporary Labor Services Contract renewal option

The committee voted 5-0 to adopt a new employee classification and compensation system, including a revised salary schedule, performance-based evaluations, and a fixed Treasurer stipend. It also approved transferring $29,000 from a reserve fund to cover FY 2022 salary adjustments. The new system takes effect January 1, 2022, with no cost-of-living adjustment for FY 2023.

• Adopted new employee classification and compensation system (5-0)
• Approved $29,000 transfer from Future Solid Waste Management reserve to Salaries and Wages (5-0)
• Approved new subcommittee assignments: Gagne to New Technology, Cabral-Mosher to Personnel (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to amend temporary labor services contract with B.J.'s Service Company through Dec. 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Ratified Warrant No. 7-22 dated Nov. 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Received and placed on file Director's Report (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a tax rate classification hearing. The board is also scheduled to attend a remote session of the Select Board.

• Tax rate classification hearing
• Remote session of the Select Board

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for a site plan review at 581 Faunce Corner Road and two subdivision plans. The board will also continue reviews for medical office and Dunkin Donuts site plans.

• Site Plan Review/Special Permit for Southcoast Behavioral Health at 581 Faunce Corner Road
• “Windsong Acres” 5-lot subdivision plan off Jason Dr.
• “Bakerville Vineyards” 7-lot subdivision plan on Bakerville Road
• Site Plan Review for a proposed medical office/autism clinic at 4 Commerce Way
• Site Plan Review for a proposed Dunkin Donuts at 532 Russells Mills Road

The Dartmouth Planning Board approved a special permit and site plan review for a 48-bed addition to the Southcoast Behavioral Health facility at 581 Faunce Corner Road, with a condition that any future change of use requires new site plan review. The board also approved a site plan review for a medical office/autism clinic at 4 Commerce Way. Two subdivision plans (Windsong Acres and Bakerville Vineyards) and a Dunkin Donuts site plan were continued to December 20, 2021.

• Approved special permit for 48-bed addition at 581 Faunce Corner Road (5-0).
• Approved site plan review for the same addition with condition on future use (5-0).
• Approved site plan review for medical office/autism clinic at 4 Commerce Way (5-0).
• Continued Windsong Acres subdivision hearing to December 20, 2021 (5-0).
• Continued Bakerville Vineyards subdivision hearing to December 20, 2021 (5-0).
• Continued Dunkin Donuts site plan review to December 20, 2021 (5-0).
• Approved minutes of November 15, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence and ZBA reviews (5-0).

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will hold a tax reclassification hearing and review an RFP for an affordable housing assistance program. The board will also discuss the Lincoln Park Plan and finalize an ambulance contract. Additionally, several business license renewals will be considered.

• Tax Reclassification Hearing
• Affordable Housing Assistance Purchase Program RFP approval
• Finalizing the ambulance contract
• Four Kings signage at 25 Russells Mills Road
• Restaurant and club license renewals

The Select Board unanimously approved a FY22 tax rate of 1.63 with a minimum residential factor of 88.6550, and adopted a 10% Small Commercial Business Exemption. They also approved a new 5-year ambulance contract with Stat Ambulance, a Request for Proposals for the Affordable Housing Assistance Purchase Program, and numerous license renewals. Appointments were made to several committees, including the Broadband Advisory Committee and the Planning Director Search Committee.

• Approved FY22 tax rate of 1.63 with minimum residential factor of 88.6550
• Adopted 10% Small Commercial Business Exemption
• Approved 5-year ambulance contract with Stat Ambulance
• Approved Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Assistance Purchase Program
• Appointed Selectman Mickelson to Lincoln Park Plan Approval Authority
• Appointed four members to Broadband Advisory Committee
• Approved all listed license renewals subject to department approvals
• Approved future Select Board meeting dates for 2022

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust is considering authorization to publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Affordable Housing Assistance Purchase Program Consultant. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Authorization to publish RFP for an Affordable Housing Assistance Purchase Program Consultant

Cultural Council

The agenda for the December 2, 2021, meeting of the Dartmouth Cultural Council contains limited legible information regarding specific discussion topics. The provided text does not clearly list items for decision or discussion.

The Dartmouth Cultural Council reviewed 31 applications for 2022 grants, approving full or partial funding for 24 applicants and denying 7. The council's fiscal year allocation for distribution is $14,900.00. All funding decisions were made by unanimous vote, with one abstention on The Art Drive application.

• Approved partial funding of $1,250 for Reggae on West Beach (unanimous).
• Approved partial funding of $500 for Co-Creative Center's Co-Creative Session (unanimous).
• Approved full funding of $450 for Reading is Magic (unanimous).
• Approved partial funding of $700 for 3rd Annual Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air (unanimous).
• Denied funding for Elements Expressive Arts Program (unanimous).
• Denied funding for Folk, Jazz, and Film Music for Trumpet and Piano (unanimous).
• Approved partial funding of $1,250 for New Bedford Symphony's Young People's Concert 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved partial funding of $750 for South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour (6 for, 1 abstention).

Youth Commission

The provided text is a notice for a December 1, 2021, meeting of the Dartmouth Youth Commission. The specific agenda items are illegible in the source document.

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to review Article 6 regarding its grammar, format, and consistency. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 28, 2021.

• Review of Article 6 for grammar, consistency, and format
• Approval of April 28, 2021 minutes

The committee reviewed Article 6 of the town charter, focusing on grammar, consistency, and format. They agreed to hold sections 6-1 and 6-7(a) for further discussion with the Town Clerk and on the last sentence, respectively. They discussed but did not decide on changing gender-specific wording in 6-4(a) and adding website availability language in 6-5. The minutes from April 28, 2021 were approved unanimously, with two abstentions.

• Held section 6-1 for discussion with the Town Clerk
• Held the last sentence of section 6-7(a) for further review
• Discussed changing 'masculine gender' wording in 6-4(a) to 'all genders' (no decision)
• Discussed adding website availability wording to 6-5 (no decision)
• Approved April 28, 2021 minutes unanimously (Waite and Melo abstained)
• Scheduled upcoming meetings from December 22, 2021 through June 22, 2022

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging scheduled a meeting for November 30, 2021. The provided agenda text does not contain legible descriptions of the specific topics to be discussed.

The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board unanimously voted to make Alison Nastanski Chairperson and Patricia Jeffries Zukowski Vice-Chairperson until May 2022, when the nominating committee will meet. The Board also unanimously voted not to recommend Ellen Hull for a board vacancy due to a potential staff issue. The Board accepted the October 26, 2021 minutes and discussed but did not act on custodian hours.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2021 meeting
• Elected Alison Nastanski as Chairperson and Patricia Jeffries Zukowski as Vice-Chairperson until May 2022
• Voted not to recommend Ellen Hull for board membership at this time
• Discussed custodian hours; decided to put the issue to rest
• Adjourned meeting at 12:15 PM

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing regarding the tax rate classification for Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3. The agenda also includes approving November 12, 2021, meeting minutes and the payment of bills. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions.

• Public hearing: Tax Rate Classification for Fire Districts 1, 2, and 3
• Approval of November 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for environmental determinations, including Osprey nest platforms and septic repairs. Public hearings are scheduled to discuss house reconstruction and the removal of unauthorized fill in wetland buffer zones. The agenda also includes discussions on open space and fee waivers for a DPW culvert project on Hawthorn Street.

• Request for 6 Osprey nest platforms on Gulf Road
• Septic system repair at 567 Smith Neck Road
• Seawall re-mortaring at 4 Water Street
• House reconstruction at 124 Mishaum Point Road
• Removal of unauthorized fill at 281 and 275 High Hill Road

The Commission denied a continuance and closed the public hearing for Matthew Lefkowitz's after-the-fact Notice of Intent, issuing a Standard Order of Conditions with nine additional restoration conditions. It also approved several Determinations of Applicability and Certificates of Compliance, and continued two other hearings to December 14, 2021.

• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 and field trip reports of November 9, 2021 unanimously.
• Approved installation of 6 Osprey nest platforms on Town conservation land and issued a Negative 2 Determination with a condition (Alan Poole).
• Issued a Negative 3 Determination for a septic repair with erosion control conditions (Brendan Dlouhy).
• Issued a Negative 2 Determination for seawall re-mortaring with a no-waste condition (George Leontire).
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for DEP files 15-1741 (Good), 15-2453 (Lederman), and 15-2534 (Tegra Medical).
• Denied a continuance and closed the Lefkowitz hearing, issuing a Standard Order of Conditions with nine additional restoration conditions.
• Continued the Marujo hearing (DEP 15-25) to December 14, 2021 due to no applicant representative.
• Approved payment of $643 MACC dues and waived the Certificate of Compliance filing fee for a DPW culvert project on Hawthorn Street.

Veterans Advisory Board

The agenda for the November 17, 2021, Veterans Advisory Board meeting contains unreadable topic descriptions.

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee meeting consists of procedural items and potential updates. The agenda includes reviewing previous minutes and discussing construction, budget, and project close-out.

• Approval of October 27, 2021, minutes
• Construction and budget updates
• Project close-out

Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will hold its first public meeting to discuss the Harbor Management Plan. Agenda items include an update on a Buzzards Bay Coalition Water Quality Grant application and progress on a NOAA economic database. The group will also discuss Town GIS capabilities and stakeholder communication.

• Buzzards Bay Coalition Water Quality Grant Application update
• Report on work with NOAA to develop an economic database
• Discussion of Town GIS importance to plan implementation
• Stakeholder communication planning
• Review of October 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee held its first public meeting, receiving the October 13, 2021 minutes and accepting the resignation of Steve Bliven. The committee voted to recommend Brian O'Hare for membership, with his letter to be sent to the Town Administrator for the December 6 Select Board agenda. Updates were given on a $750,000 Buzzards Bay Coalition water quality grant application (not yet awarded) and on NOAA economic data work.

• Received the minutes of the October 13, 2021 meeting (all in favor).
• Accepted the resignation of Steve Bliven (motion by Tatelbaum, seconded by Race).
• Recommended Brian O'Hare as a committee member (all in favor).
• Agreed to send O'Hare's letter to the Town Administrator for the Dec 6 Select Board agenda.
• Scheduled next meeting for December 15, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property variance requests. One request involves a detached garage at 6 Franklin Street, while the other concerns an accessory apartment at 11 Shaker Road. The board will also review minutes from the November 3, 2021 meeting.

• Variance 2021-17: Proposed detached garage at 6 Franklin Street
• Variance 2021-18: Proposed accessory apartment at 11 Shaker Road
• Review of minutes for previously approved variances at 20 Hathaway Road, 12 Bayview Avenue, and 95 Degaris Avenue

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance cases at its November 17, 2021 hearing. A variance was granted to build a detached garage at 6 Franklin Street with reduced setbacks, and another was granted for an accessory apartment at 11 Shaker Road with a reduced front setback. The board also approved minutes from its November 3 meeting.

• Approved Variance Case 2021-17 for a 24' x 28' detached garage at 6 Franklin Street, granting relief from 8' side and 4' front setback requirements
• Approved Variance Case 2021-18 for an accessory apartment at 11 Shaker Road, granting 22.1' front setback relief where 30' is required
• Approved administrative and hearing minutes from November 3, 2021

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will discuss the FY23 budget timeline, staffing, and student parking fees. The agenda includes recognition for the DHS Marching Band and John Nunes. An executive session is scheduled to provide an update on a pending legal matter.

• FY23 budget timeline discussion
• Discussion on DHS student parking fees
• Superintendent evaluation and S.M.A.R.T. goals review
• Recognition of DHS Marching Band USBands Group V Open National Champions
• Update on a pending legal matter in executive session

The Dartmouth School Committee approved using up to $26,000 of school choice funds to hire one teaching assistant for the 2021-2022 school year, addressing a current need at the Quinn school. The committee also approved the Quinn PTO fundraising request and the minutes from previous meetings. No vote was taken on the student parking fee, but members shared their positions for budget planning. The meeting included recognition of John Nunes with a M.A.S.C. Lifetime Achievement Award.

• Approved $26,000 for one teaching assistant using school choice funds (4-0)
• Approved Quinn PTO fundraising request (4-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of November 1, 2021 (3-0, Jenkins abstained)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of November 1, 2021 (3-0, Jenkins abstained)
• Agreed on proposed meeting dates for January-June 2022
• Agreed with proposed FY23 budget timeline
• No vote on student parking fee; members expressed preferences for budget direction

Planning Board

The board will hold public hearings regarding a two-story addition at 581 Faunce Corner Road and a subdivision request for Windsong Acres. Members will also continue discussions on a medical office site plan for 4 Commerce Way. The agenda includes endorsements for several land division plans.

• Site Plan Review for Southcoast Behavioral Health addition at 581 Faunce Corner Road
• Continuance request for Windsong Acres 5-lot subdivision off Jason Dr.
• Site Plan Review for a medical office/autism clinic at 4 Commerce Way
• Endorsement of ANR plans for 39 Gifford Road and 177 Gulf Road

The Dartmouth Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the Southcoast Behavioral Health 2-story, 48-bed addition at 581 Faunce Corner Road to December 6, 2021, pending revised plans and responses to comments. The board also continued the Windsong Acres 5-lot subdivision and the Medical Office/Autism Clinic site plan review to the same date. It endorsed two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans: one for 39 Gifford Ave creating three single-family lots, and another for 177 Gulf Road creating six house lots plus three non-buildable parcels. The board extended the planning consultant's agreement until a new planning director is hired.

• Continued Southcoast Behavioral Health special permit/site plan review to Dec. 6 (5-0)
• Continued Windsong Acres 5-lot subdivision to Dec. 6 (5-0)
• Continued Medical Office/Autism Clinic site plan review at 4 Commerce Way to Dec. 6 (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan at 39 Gifford Ave for three single-family lots (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan at 177 Gulf Road for six house lots and three non-buildable parcels (5-0)
• Extended consultant agreement with Christine O'Grady until new planning director is found (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 1, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence and ZBA notices (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold its meeting remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a consultant agreement during an executive session.

• Consultant Agreement – Contract Discussion

The Dartmouth Planning Board held an executive session and unanimously approved a Planning Consultant Agreement between Christine O'Grady, AICP, and the Town of Dartmouth. The agreement covers her duties, rate, and timeline as prepared by the Town Administrator. The board also briefly discussed the potential need for an extension of the agreement.

• Approved Planning Consultant Agreement for Christine O'Grady, AICP (5-0)

Select Board

The Dartmouth Select Board will conduct a hearing regarding a new All Alcohol/Restaurant Common Victualler License for Scuttlebutt Coffee. The agenda also includes updates on STAT Ambulance contract negotiations and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project funding survey.

• License hearing for Scuttlebutt Coffee's All Alcohol/Restaurant Common Victualler License
• Appointment of Ellen Cavanaugh to the Cultural Council
• Appointment of Krista Machado to the Youth Commission
• Update on STAT Ambulance contract negotiations
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project funding survey

The Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approved an All Alcohol/Restaurant Common Victualler License for Scuttlebutt Coffee after receiving four letters of support. The board also approved multiple warrants totaling over $1.3 million, appointed Ellen Cavanaugh to the Cultural Council and Krista Machado to the Youth Commission, and recognized the Dartmouth High School Marching Band for its fifth consecutive national championship. The STAT Ambulance contract negotiation update was tabled to the next meeting, and no vote was taken on appointing a Select Board representative to the Planning Director Search committee.

• Approved Scuttlebutt Coffee All Alcohol/Restaurant Common Victualler License (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,319,466.22 (5-0)
• Appointed Ellen Cavanaugh to the Cultural Council (5-0)
• Appointed Krista Machado to the Youth Commission (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled STAT Ambulance contract negotiation update to December 6 meeting
• Discussed but did not vote on Planning Director Search representative

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve meeting minutes from October 7 and October 13, 2021, and process bill payments. The agenda includes a discussion with the Finance Director regarding office operations and an executive session for abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of October 7 and October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion with Finance Director regarding office operations
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will review station renovation updates, equipment maintenance, and building maintenance. The agenda also includes the approval of October 13, 2021, meeting minutes and a review of vendor and payroll warrants.

• Station renovation update
• Equipment and building maintenance
• Approval of October 13, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of vendor and payroll warrants
• Coronavirus update

Charter Review Committee

The committee is meeting to examine Article 6 and Article 7 for grammar, consistency, and format. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 28, 2021, meeting.

• Review of Article 6
• Review of Article 7
• Approval of April 28, 2021 minutes

Agricultural Commission

The provided agenda for November 10, 2021, contains illegible text regarding specific topics for discussion or decision. The document serves only as a notice of an upcoming meeting.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will review minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting and various superintendent reports. Agenda items include a vote on a Family Engagement Specialist position and a first reading of an admissions policy. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategies and real estate related to school facility expansion.

• Vote to approve a Family Engagement Specialist position
• First reading for adoption of the Admissions Policy
• Discussion regarding real estate related to school facility expansion
• Reports on personnel retirements and resignations

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several environmental permit requests, including certificates of compliance and permit extensions. A public hearing is scheduled for a new stonewall construction at 16 Bourne Place. Members will also discuss open space and the Sweriduk Plan revision.

• Request for determination of applicability for building demolition at 469 Hixville Road
• Public hearing regarding stonewall construction at 16 Bourne Place
• Certificate of compliance request for property at 111 Slades Corner Road
• Permit extension request for land off Old Fall River Road
• Discussion on open space and the Sweriduk Plan revision

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission approved several permits and certificates, including a Negative 3 Determination for Reynolds Bottled Gas, Certificates of Compliance for three properties, and an extension for Ronald Oliveira. They also issued a Standard Order of Conditions for a stonewall at 16 Bourne Place and continued a public hearing for a garage replacement. The meeting was procedural with no major policy changes.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination for Reynolds Bottled Gas demolition (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 111 Slades Corner Road (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 4 Water Street (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Miller Farm Trust (unanimous)
• Issued extension permit for DEP File #15-2372 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 32 Mishaum Point Road to Dec 14 (unanimous)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for stonewall at 16 Bourne Place (5-0-2)
• Approved revised Filing Policy changes (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss an update on the library construction project and review policies for using the branch community room outside operating hours. The meeting also includes discussions regarding spending protocols for state aid funds and procedures for closing library buildings during emergencies.

• Update on library construction project
• Policy for Use of Branch Community Room Outside of Operating Hours
• Trustee Calendar policy review
• Spending protocols for State Aid Funds
• Procedures for closing library buildings during emergencies

The Board of Library Trustees met and approved the October financial report and prior minutes. They discussed the library construction project's water problem, with the town and project partners sharing costs, and began updating the policy for after-hours community room use. No formal votes were taken on these policy items; they were deferred for further work.

• Approved minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Accepted October 2021 financial report (unanimous)
• Discussed water problem fix with cost-sharing among town, project manager, architect, contractor
• Deferred policy update for after-hours community room use to next meeting
• Deferred spending protocols for State Aid funds to next meeting
• Agreed to invite town administrator to a trustees meeting to discuss emergency closures

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority board unanimously approved funding the remainder of site work (approximately $750,000) for the DMH project, accepted the substantial completion of roofs at Sol-E-Mar, and approved staff incentive pay. The board also approved amended policies on noise, trash, landlord references, snow removal, and parking. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved funding for remainder of site work, approx. $750,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted substantial completion of roofs at Sol-E-Mar (unanimous)
• Approved staff incentive pay (unanimous)
• Approved Noise, Trash, Landlord References, Snow Removal and Parking policies as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director's Report (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of June 21 and October 18 meetings (unanimous)

Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee Meeting

The committee is initiating the planning process for a new Open Space and Recreation Plan. Members will review action items from the 2015 plan to determine which should be carried forward into the next version. The meeting also includes an overview of the upcoming planning process.

• Review of 2015 Open Space and Recreation Plan action items
• Overview of the OSRP planning process
• Planning for drone photography of coastal, recreation, and open space areas
• Preparation for designing future public meetings

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding property variances and a special permit. These items include requests for accessory structures at 20 Hathaway Road, 12 Bayview Avenue, and 95 Degaris Avenue.

• Variance 2021-16: Request to build an 864 sq. ft. detached accessory structure at 20 Hathaway Road
• Variance 2021-19: Request for a one-bedroom accessory apartment and setback relief at 12 Bayview Avenue
• Special Permit 2021-20: Request to build a half bathroom in a garage at 95 Degaris Avenue

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved all three cases heard on November 3, 2021: a variance for an accessory structure at 20 Hathaway Road, a variance for an accessory apartment at 12 Bayview Avenue, and a special permit for a bathroom in an accessory structure at 95 Degaris Avenue. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the administrative minutes from October 20, 2021, and hearing minutes for prior cases.

• Approved Variance Case 2021-16 for a 864 sq. ft. accessory structure at 20 Hathaway Road (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Case 2021-19 for an accessory apartment at 12 Bayview Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit Case 2021-20 for a bathroom in an accessory structure at 95 Degaris Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of October 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Variance Cases 2021-16, 2021-17, and 2021-18 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the FY23 Needs Assessment and Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY23 funding notice and updates on project MOUs for Jones Park and Apponagansett/Dias Landing.

• Public Hearing on FY23 Needs Assessment and Plan
• FY23 Funding Notice
• Project updates regarding MOUs for Jones Park and Apponagansett/Dias Landing

The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee held a public hearing on the FY23 Needs Assessment Plan, hearing comments on historic preservation, housing, and open space. No final plan was adopted; the committee agreed to add priorities on cemeteries, historic building inventory updates, and harbor access, and will review the revised plan in December. The committee also approved a $580 invoice for legal services and adopted the FY23 funding round schedule.

• Approved Invoice #1327 for $580 to Attorney Anthony Savastano (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on FY23 Needs Assessment Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted FY23 funding round schedule (unanimous)
• Agreed to add priorities on cemeteries, historic priority list support, and harbor access to Needs Assessment
• Approved October 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, 2 abstentions)

School Committee

The committee will review the timeline and process for the Superintendent's evaluation and discuss staffing levels. Members will also consider forming a committee regarding naming facility subsections. An executive session is scheduled to provide updates on collective bargaining and a pending legal matter.

• Superintendent evaluation timeline and process
• Formation of a committee for naming facility subsections
• Discussion on staffing
• Update on collective bargaining and a pending legal matter

The Dartmouth School Committee voted unanimously to allow physical public access to meetings starting November 15, 2021, with masks required. They also agreed to form a nine-member committee to consider naming the basketball court in the Carlin Lynch Activity Center, and discussed substitute teacher shortages and a proposed wage increase.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 18 regular and executive sessions (4-0)
• Agreed to evaluation timeline for superintendent as presented
• Agreed to form nine-member committee for facility naming, with Mr. Oliver as school committee representative and Mr. Nunes as alternate
• Agreed to allow physical access to meetings starting Nov. 15, with masks required (4-0)
• Agreed to wait until next meeting to approve proposed meeting dates for Jan.-June 2022
• Agreed to place staffing discussion on next agenda

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Saltwind Acres and Dartmouth Business Park 2 subdivision plans. The board will also conduct a site plan review for a proposed medical office and autism clinic at 4 Commerce Way.

• Amendment to Saltwind Acres subdivision plan (Map 23 Lot 31)
• Amendment to Dartmouth Business Park 2 subdivision plan (Map 61)
• Site Plan Review for a proposed medical office/autism clinic at 4 Commerce Way
• Planner's report on Master Plan Chapter 10 Revisions

The Dartmouth Planning Board unanimously approved an amendment to the Saltwind Acres subdivision, allowing a 2-lot layout with a 50-foot apron and 16-foot gravel road improvements. The board also granted a waiver for detention basin placement in the Dartmouth Business Park 2 subdivision, and continued a site plan review for a medical office/autism clinic to November 15, 2021.

• Approved Saltwind Acres subdivision amendment with 50-foot apron and 16-foot road widening (5-0)
• Granted waiver for detention basin placement in Dartmouth Business Park 2 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Dartmouth Business Park 2 (5-0)
• Continued site plan review for 4 Commerce Way medical office/autism clinic to Nov 15 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Filed correspondence from Westport and New Bedford (5-0)
• Filed Zoning Board of Appeals correspondence (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:55 pm (5-0)

Select Board

This Select Board meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a notice that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. As such, there are no specific decisions or discussions to report.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Select Board held an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with Cody Haddad, the Director of Development, who had received a job offer from the Town of Andover at a higher salary. The board voted 4-1 to offer Haddad a $10,000 stipend for the remainder of his contract, with conditions to be provided. The vote was 4-1, with John Haran opposed.

• Approved $10,000 stipend for Director of Development Cody Haddad (4-1, Haran against)
• Directed providing a list of conditions for earning the stipend

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Brady Estates and Simbro Property. In open session, the board will consider Black Friday applications from Best Buy and Walmart and address committee appointments.

• Black Friday applications for Best Buy and Walmart
• Appointment of Anthony Salvidio to Waterways Management Committee
• Litigation strategy regarding Brady Estates
• Litigation strategy regarding Simbro Property
• Broadband Advisory Committee vacancies

The Dartmouth Select Board approved Black Friday applications from Best Buy and Walmart in a 4-1 vote, with Chairman McDonald opposed. They also unanimously appointed Anthony Salvidio to the Waterways Management Committee and approved a Holiday Lights in the Village request. The board signed a proclamation for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and approved a request to support House Bill 130.

• Approved Black Friday applications for Best Buy and Walmart (4-1, McDonald opposed)
• Appointed Anthony Salvidio to Waterways Management Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Lights in the Village request from David Russell (unanimous)
• Signed proclamation declaring November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved request to support House Bill 130 and mail letters (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for October 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 13 and October 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Council on Aging

This document is a formal notice for a Council on Aging meeting in Dartmouth. The provided agenda does not list any specific topics, decisions, or items for discussion.

Library Building Committee

The committee will review the October 13, 2021 minutes and discuss construction, budget, and project close-out items if needed.

• Approval of October 13, 2021 minutes
• Construction/budget update and discussion
• Project close-out

Board of Health

The Board will consider domestic animal permit applications for properties on Old Westport Road and Emmett Avenue. Members will also review subsurface sewage disposal construction permits and septic system design memos. The meeting includes discussions on fee modifications and recent service bills.

• Domestic animal permit application for 397 Old Westport Road including a pony, hens, and roosters
• Amended domestic animal permit for 74 Emmett Ave to include one large hooved animal
• Subsurface sewage disposal construction permit for 36 Barneys Joy Road
• Refund request from Dartmouth School Music Association for a food service permit
• Fee modifications for guest establishment renovations and demolition

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review Article 6 and Article 7 for grammar, consistency, and format. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 28, 2021 meeting.

• Review of Article 6 for grammar, consistency, and format
• Review of Article 7 for grammar, consistency, and format
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2021

Council on Aging

The Dartmouth Council on Aging will meet to review the Council on Aging Report and receive a Social Day update. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a board member vacancy.

• Council on Aging Report
• Social Day Update
• Board member vacancy

The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board unanimously approved a sub-committee report on Social Day restructuring and reopening, created a bylaws review sub-committee, and appointed Eleanor White as board secretary. The Friends of the Elderly terminated the old library moving project due to cost and feasibility concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sub-committee report on Social Day restructuring and reopening (unanimous)
• Created sub-committee to review bylaws (unanimous)
• Appointed Eleanor White as board secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Veterans Advisory Board

This is a notice of an open meeting for the Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board scheduled for October 27, 2021. The provided agenda text does not contain legible items or topics for discussion.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech HS - General Advisory Committee

The General Advisory Committee meeting will address meetings held in individual vocational technical areas. The provided agenda contains no other specific topics or proposed actions.

• Meetings in individual Vocational Technical Areas

Board of Appeals

The Board will review meeting minutes and conduct public hearings for two variance applications. These involve setback relief for a garage at 6 Franklin Street and an accessory apartment at 11 Shaker Road.

• Approval of minutes for Variance Case 2021-15 (4 Pearl Street)
• Variance 2021-17: Request for a detached garage at 6 Franklin Street
• Variance 2021-18: Request for an accessory apartment at 11 Shaker Road
• Continuation of minutes for Case 2021-16 (20 Hathaway Road) to November 3, 2021

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals held hearings on two variance requests but made no final decisions, continuing both cases to November 17, 2021. The board approved prior meeting minutes and scheduled its next regular meeting for November 3, 2021.

• Approved administrative minutes of October 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for Variance Case 2021-15 (4 Pearl Street) (unanimous)
• Deferred hearing minutes for Variance Case 2021-16 (20 Hathaway Road) to November 3, 2021
• Continued Variance Case 2021-17 (6 Franklin Street) to November 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Variance Case 2021-18 (11 Shaker Road) to November 17, 2021 (unanimous)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is meeting to discuss waste disposal agreements and landfill equipment. The committee will consider the assignment of Frade’s Disposal, Inc. Waste Disposal Agreement and a contract amendment for a landfill compactor rebuild. Other topics include employee health insurance and a compensation study.

• Accept assignment of Frade’s Disposal, Inc. Waste Disposal Agreement
• Amendment to contract with Southworth Milton, Inc. for landfill compactor rebuild
• Disbursement from OPEB Trust for FY 22 and FY 23 retiree premiums
• Discussion of Classification and Compensation Study
• Solid Waste Planning Services update

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee adopted a longevity pay scale effective December 2021, approved $37,000 and $37,500 OPEB trust disbursements for retiree health premiums, accepted the assignment of Frade's Disposal agreement to WIN Waste, and amended the Southworth-Milton contract by $7,281.69. The committee also discussed but did not finalize a performance-based salary system, tabling the health insurance proposal until December.

• Adopted longevity pay scale effective December 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $37,000 OPEB trust disbursement for FY22 retiree premiums (5-0)
• Approved $37,500 OPEB trust disbursement for FY23 retiree premiums (5-0)
• Accepted assignment of Frade's Disposal agreement to WIN Waste (5-0)
• Amended Southworth-Milton contract by $7,281.69 to $396,039.69 (5-0)
• Ratified Warrant No. 5-22 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled MIIA health insurance proposal until December meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and deliberate on warrant articles for the Fall Annual Town Meeting. The committee may also approve available minutes.

• Discussion and deliberation on warrant articles for the Fall Annual Town Meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and deliberate on warrant articles for the Fall Town Meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Discussion and deliberation on warrant articles for the Fall Town Meeting

School Committee

The committee will review the 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan for Quinn, DeMello, Potter, and Cushman Schools. The agenda also includes a vote on new SCEC membership and an update regarding a pending legal matter.

• Vote on New SCEC Membership
• 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan for Quinn, DeMello, Potter and Cushman Schools
• Potter PTO 2021-2022 Fundraising Request
• Update on a pending legal matter in executive session
• Signing of warrants for bills payable and payroll

The Dartmouth School Committee voted 3-0 (with one abstention) to approve Fall River Public School District's request to join the South Coast Educational Collaborative (S.C.E.C.) as a full member. The Committee also unanimously approved the Potter PTO fundraising request, the Elementary 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans, and the minutes from September 13, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on school activities, improvement plans, and future agenda items.

• Approved Fall River Public School District joining S.C.E.C. as a member (3-0, Nunes abstained)
• Approved Potter PTO 2021-2022 fundraising request (4-0)
• Accepted Elementary 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans (4-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of September 13, 2021 (4-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for pending litigation update (4-0)

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Board will vote on several items, including a low bid from Varieka Construction for roof projects. The agenda also includes votes regarding site work funding and the 400-1 budget.

• Vote to accept low bid from Varieka Construction for roofs
• Vote to approve Site Work Funding via Mass Works Grant Award
• Vote to approve Budget — 400-1
• Vote to approve tenant A/R write-off
• Vote to accept Check Registers for June through September 2021

The Dartmouth Housing Authority board accepted Executive Director Constance Desbiens' letter of intent to retire effective July 9, 2022, and approved the FY2022 400-1 budget as presented. The board also accepted the low bid of $99,700 from Vareika Construction for the roof project, approved check registers, a $10 rent write-off, and substantial completion of doors at Munroe Terrace. A vote on the Offshoots site work proposal was tabled until the November meeting.

• Accepted Executive Director's letter of intent to retire effective July 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 400-1 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted low bidder Vareika Construction at $99,700 for roof project (unanimous)
• Accepted check registers for June–September 2021, Revolving and Veterans (unanimous)
• Wrote off rent debt of $10.00 for deceased tenant (unanimous)
• Accepted substantial completion of doors at Munroe Terrace (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on Offshoots site work proposal until November meeting

Planning Board

The board will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Saltwind Acres and Dartmouth Business Park 2 subdivision plans. Members will also conduct site plan reviews for a medical office/autism clinic and a veterinary clinic.

• Amendment to Saltwind Acres subdivision plan (Map 23 Lot 31)
• Amendment to Dartmouth Business Park 2 subdivision plan (Map 61)
• Site Plan Review: Medical Office/Autism Clinic at 4 Commerce Way
• Site Plan Review: Veterinary Clinic at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Rd
• Review of September 27, 2021 minutes

The Dartmouth Planning Board met remotely and continued public hearings for the Saltwind Acres subdivision amendment and Dartmouth Business Park 2 amendment to November 1, 2021. The board also continued the site plan review for the Medical Office/Autism Clinic at 4 Commerce Way to November 1, 2021, pending DPW comments and complete application documents. The board administratively approved the site plan for the Veterinary Clinic at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Rd, and approved minutes and correspondence items.

• Continued Saltwind Acres subdivision amendment hearing to Nov 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Continued Dartmouth Business Park 2 amendment hearing to Nov 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Continued Medical Office/Autism Clinic site plan review to Nov 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Administratively approved Veterinary Clinic site plan at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Rd (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 27, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Filed correspondence from Westport, Fall River, New Bedford, Freetown (4-0)
• Filed ZBA decisions for 400 Slocum Road and 4 Pearl Street (4-0)
• Adjourned at 8:15 pm (4-0)

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda item. The Dartmouth Select Board will review and potentially approve the executive session minutes from its October 18, 2021 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Review of executive session minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss several personnel changes within the police department and various committee updates. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss litigation strategies for the Simbro Property and Brady Estates.

• Appointment of Keith DaCosta as Lieutenant and Timothy Riley as Sergeant
• Conditional offers of employment for five police candidates
• Update on Greater New Bedford Refuse District Committee landfill life expectancy
• Discussion regarding Old North Dartmouth Library status
• Executive session regarding Simbro Property and Brady Estates litigation strategy

The Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approved payroll and expense warrants, a change of officers for Pub 99, police promotions (Keith DaCosta to Lieutenant, Timothy Riley to Sergeant), conditional offers of employment to five police candidates, a voting precinct update, and the appointment of Jim Fitchett to the Conservation Commission. The board also appointed Andrea Langhauser to the Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee and discussed the Old North Dartmouth Library's condition.

• Approved warrants totaling over $1.3 million (5-0)
• Approved Pub 99 change of officers/directors (5-0)
• Promoted Keith DaCosta to Lieutenant and Timothy Riley to Sergeant (5-0)
• Approved conditional offers of employment to five police candidates (5-0)
• Approved and signed voting precinct update (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Fitchett to Conservation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Andrea Langhauser to Harbor Management Plan Implementation Committee (5-0)
• Approved September 27, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve meeting minutes from September and October 2021. The board also plans to hold a discussion with the Finance Director regarding the Administrator of Assessing position.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 2, September 30, and October 7, 2021
• Payment of bills
• Discussion regarding Administrator of Assessing position
• Executive session for abatements and exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved minutes from three prior meetings and received an update on the FY2022 revaluation, which is expected to wrap up in four weeks before public disclosure and DOR certification. In executive session, the board settled six abatement applications from FY2019, FY2020, and FY2021. The board also discussed filling the vacant Administrator of Assessing position with the Finance Director.

• Approved meeting minutes of September 2, 30, and October 7, 2021 (2-0)
• Settled FY2019 applications 57 and 58, FY2020 applications 59 and 60, and FY2021 applications 29 and 30
• Discussed recruitment for Administrator of Assessing position

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss litigation strategies for Simbro Property and Brady Estates in executive session. The open meeting includes police department promotions, conditional employment offers, and updates on the landfill life expectancy.

• Police Lieutenant and Sergeant appointments for Keith DaCosta and Timothy Fuley
• Conditional offers of employment for five police candidates
• Litigation strategy discussions regarding Simbro Property and Brady Estates
• Update on Greater New Bedford Refuse District Committee landfill life expectancy
• Town Clerk voting precinct update

Agricultural Commission

The notice for the October 13 meeting lists several discussion topics that are illegible or unclear in the provided text. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances can be identified from this document.

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission held a routine meeting, approving the September minutes and adjourning. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; discussions covered ongoing property negotiations and follow-ups with partner organizations.

• Approved Sept. 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School School Council

The School Council will review academic and vocational programming, including virtual course options and school make-up policies. The meeting also includes discussions on attendance policy changes and technology upgrades for student and parent portals.

• Updates on Virtual High School Course Options
• Review of School Make-Up Policy
• Changes to Attendance Policy
• Technology upgrades for student and parent portals
• Upgrades to Career and Technical areas

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will review minutes from August and September meetings and hear reports on MCAS and facility management. Members will vote on an LPN position, job title changes, and designating equipment as surplus. There is also an ongoing discussion regarding the substitute pay scale.

• Vote to approve an LPN position
• Vote to approve a change in job titles
• Discussion on substitute pay scale
• Request to change the name of the school store
• Vote to designate equipment as surplus

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review September financial and director reports. The meeting includes discussions on community room usage policies and state aid spending protocols.

• Library construction project update
• Policy for Use of Branch Community Room Outside of Operating Hours
• Spending Protocols for State Aid Funds
• Interest of Robert Ponte in purchasing Southworth Land
• Branch Community Room Chairs

The Board of Library Trustees met on October 12, 2021, and approved the September financial report. A motion to set a $5,000 spending limit for state aid funds was tabled until the next meeting when all trustees are present. The board also approved $250 for a custodian's utility cart and discussed after-hours community room use and a land purchase inquiry.

• Approved September 2021 financial report (all in favor)
• Approved $250 for custodian's utility cart at Branch (all in favor)
• Tabled vote on $5,000 spending limit for state aid funds until November meeting
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes until November meeting

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants. The agenda includes updates on station renovations, equipment maintenance, and the coronavirus. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from September 8, 2021.

• Approval of September 8, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of vendor and payroll warrants
• Station renovation update
• Attorney Anthony Savastano legal fees
• Equipment and building maintenance updates

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve meeting minutes from September 2 and September 30, 2021. The board will also discuss the Administrator of Assessing position with the Finance Director. An executive session is scheduled to review abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of September 2 and September 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the Administrator of Assessing position
• Executive Session for abatements and exemptions

The Board of Assessors did not hold a meeting on October 7, 2021, because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for a residential subdivision off Bakerville Road and new home construction on Marsh Island Road. The agenda also includes reviews of requests for office building expansions, irrigation wells, and residential structures near wetlands.

• Continued hearing for a 7-lot subdivision off Bakerville Road
• Proposed single-family home on Marsh Island Road
• Office building expansion at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Road
• Request for an irrigation well at 153 Gulf Road
• Request for a pool, deck, and shed at 1 Sunflower Drive

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission held preliminary interviews for a member vacancy and recommended Jim Fitchett as the primary candidate after two other applicants failed to appear. During the regular meeting, the Commission approved several Determinations of Applicability and Certificates of Compliance, issued a Standard Order of Conditions for a new home, and continued one public hearing. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Recommended Jim Fitchett for Commission vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination for pool/deck/shed at 1 Sunflower Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination for fence at 276 West McCabe Street (unanimous)
• Approved Negative 2 Determination for irrigation well at 153 Gulf Road (unanimous)
• Approved Negative 3 Determination for office expansion at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Road (unanimous)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 5 properties (unanimous)
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for new home at Marsh Island Road (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 644 Russells Mills Road to Oct 26 (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Board will review the recent summer season, including recreation programs and the concert series. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding beach sticker rates for 2022 and preparations for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Beach sticker rates for 2022
• Summer season overview including day passes and recreation programs
• Fall Town Meeting discussion
• Director's report

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two residential variance requests. One request involves setback relief for a front porch at 4 Pearl Street, while another concerns an accessory structure size increase at 20 Hathaway Road. The board will also review minutes from September 2021.

• Variance 2021-15: Front porch setback relief at 4 Pearl Street
• Variance 2021-16: Accessory structure size increase at 20 Hathaway Road
• Review of minutes from September 1 and September 22, 2021 meetings

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a covered front porch expansion at 4 Pearl Street, and continued a variance case for an accessory structure at 20 Hathaway Road to November 3, 2021. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and administrative items.

• Approved Variance Case 2021-15 for 4 Pearl Street porch expansion (unanimous)
• Continued Variance Case 2021-16 for 20 Hathaway Road accessory structure to Nov 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of Sept 1 and Sept 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for cases 2021-11, 2021-03, 2021-13, and 2021-14 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review meeting minutes from September 7, 2021. The committee is scheduled to discuss the October CPC warrant, invoices, and correspondence. Members will also review the active project list and project fund recapture.

• Approval of September 7, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of October CPC warrant
• Review of active project list
• Discussion of project fund recapture

The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee approved two invoices: $33,765.15 to Partners in Housing, Inc. and $281.50 to SouthCoast Media Group for a public hearing advertisement. The committee also reviewed active projects, discussed housing fund outreach, and planned to invite the Director of Development to the November meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 as written (unanimous)
• Approved $33,765.15 invoice to Partners in Housing, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $281.50 invoice to SouthCoast Media Group (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:50 P.M. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss office operations with the Finance Director. The meeting also includes approval of September 2, 2021 minutes and an executive session regarding abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of September 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion with Finance Director regarding office operations
• Executive session for abatements and exemptions

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors did not hold its scheduled meeting on September 30, 2021, because a quorum was not present. No decisions or actions were taken.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review warrant articles for the October 19, 2021 Town Meeting. The committee will also discuss drafting recommendations and a reserve fund transfer for Jones Park building repairs.

• Review of Warrant Articles for the October 19, 2021 Town Meeting
• Drafting of Finance Committee recommendations and messages to Town Meeting
• Reserve Fund Transfer for Jones Park Building Repairs

The Finance Committee approved a $40,000 transfer from the Reserve Fund to the operating budget capital outlay for Jones Park building repairs, which were originally funded at $120,000 but came in higher than expected. The committee also approved Article 7, appropriating $417,774 for the FY2021-FY2022 collective bargaining agreement with the Dartmouth Town Employees Association, and approved the final cover letter for the Fall Town Meeting warrant. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved $40,000 Reserve Fund transfer for Jones Park repairs (8-0)
• Approved Article 7: $417,774 collective bargaining appropriation (8-0)
• Approved final cover letter for Fall Town Meeting warrant (8-0)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The District will review warrants 1-22 through 4-22 and approve previous meeting minutes. Members will also discuss the status of District residential properties and employee health insurance. A presentation on the Classification and Compensation Study is scheduled.

• Award contract to purchase F350 pickup truck
• Presentation of the Classification and Compensation Study
• Ratification of Warrant Nos. 1-22, 2-22, 3-22 and 4-22
• Discussion of District residential properties status
• Discussion regarding District employee health insurance

The committee accepted and tabled a classification and compensation study for further review, approved the purchase of a Ford F-550 pickup truck, and tabled a discussion on employee health insurance with MIIA. Minutes from previous meetings and warrants were ratified.

• Approved minutes of April 29 and July 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Ratified warrants 1-22, 2-22, 3-22, 4-22 (5-0)
• Accepted and tabled classification and compensation study (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2020 Ford F-550 pickup truck (5-0)
• Tabled health insurance discussion with MIIA (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will review several requests for land use within wetland buffer zones. This includes applications for single-family home construction, septic system repairs, and wetland boundary delineations. Some items involve public hearings regarding restoration following previous violations.

• Public hearing for single-family home construction on Serenity Lane
• Septic system repair requests at 199 Pine Island Road and 128 Mishaum Point Road
• Wetland restoration hearings for 15 & 23 High Street and 354 Division Road
• Request for septic removal and sewer installation at 319 State Road
• Public hearing for house addition and driveway extension at 17 South Lane

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission approved several permits and orders, including partial certificates of compliance, negative determinations of applicability, and standard orders of conditions for projects in wetland buffer zones. They also continued one hearing and amended enforcement orders for property violations. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved a Partial Certificate of Compliance for Gina Mendonca at 15 Melissa Lynn Drive.
• Issued Negative 3 Determinations of Applicability for septic repairs at 199 Pine Island Road and 128 Mishaum Point Road, and for grading at Serenity Lane.
• Issued a Standard Order of Conditions for a new home at Serenity Lane (Ronald Oliveira).
• Issued a Standard Order of Conditions for wetland restoration at 15 & 23 High Street (Jonathan & Eve Rounds), with conditions.
• Issued a Standard Order of Conditions for a new home at 120 Wilson Street (Jose Verissimo).
• Continued the hearing for a new home at Marsh Island Road (Kyla Spindler) to October 12, 2021.
• Issued a Standard Order of Conditions for an addition at 17 South Lane (Stewart Forbes).
• Issued an Order of Resource Area Delineation for Edward Carney at Rockland Farm Road.

School Committee

The committee will review the 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans for Dartmouth High School and Middle School. Members are scheduled to vote on revisions to several school policies, including those regarding sexual harassment and community use of facilities. The agenda also includes updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and COVID-19 procedures.

• Vote on school policies (ACA, ACAB, FF, and KF)
• Presentation of 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans
• Update on the Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of COVID-19 procedures for field trips and activities
• DSMA permission to participate in National Championship

The Dartmouth School Committee approved the 2021-2022 school improvement plans for Dartmouth High School and Dartmouth Middle School, as well as several school policies (ACA, ACAB, FF, KF-R) and a request from the Dartmouth School Music Association to participate in the National Championship in East Rutherford, NJ. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The committee also discussed COVID-19 procedures and capital improvement updates but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved DSMA request to participate in National Championship (5-0)
• Accepted DHS 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Accepted DMS 2021-2022 School Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved SC Policy ACA - Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex (5-0)
• Approved SC Policy ACAB - Sexual Harassment (5-0)
• Approved SC Policy FF - Naming Facilities (5-0)
• Approved SC Policy KF-R - Regulations and Fee Schedule for Facility Use (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding the Bakerville Vineyards and Saltwind Acres subdivision plans. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for an education facility and a veterinary clinic.

• 7-lot 'Bakerville Vineyards' subdivision on Bakerville Road
• Amendment to 'Saltwind Acres' 2-lot subdivision
• Site Plan Review: Education Facility at 4 Commerce Way
• Site Plan Review: Veterinary Clinic at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Rd
• Revisions to Subdivision Regulations Section 1.0

The Dartmouth Planning Board voted 4-0-1 to allow the applicant for the Bakerville Vineyards 7-lot subdivision to withdraw without prejudice, after the project timeline had elapsed. The board also continued hearings for the Saltwind Acres subdivision amendment and two site plan reviews to October 18, 2021, and approved a $1,120.37 invoice for legal ads.

• Allowed Bakerville Vineyards subdivision withdrawal without prejudice (4-0-1)
• Denied motion to deny Bakerville Vineyards application (motion failed)
• Continued Saltwind Acres subdivision amendment hearing to October 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Education Facility site plan review to October 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Veterinary Clinic site plan review to October 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Extended Veterinary Clinic project timeline to February 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $1,120.37 invoice for legal ads (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss warrant articles for the October 19, 2021, Fall Town Meeting. The committee will also discuss revisions to the town's general financial policies.

• Discussion of warrant articles for the October 19, 2021, Fall Town Meeting
• Revisions to the Town’s General Financial Policies

Select Board

This meeting agenda contains only one item: the approval of executive session minutes from a prior meeting. No public decisions or discussions are listed, making it purely procedural.

• Approval of executive session minutes from 09-27-2021

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee for a budget kickoff and policy update discussion. The agenda includes hearings for several one-day events and votes on the Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint and collective bargaining.

• Vote on Moderator's Request for Remote Fall Town Meeting
• Selectboard Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant Vote
• Budget Kickoff with Finance Committee
• Long Term Trailer Approval - 15 St. John Street
• Inn Holders License Approval - Residence Inn

The Select Board voted to recommend 11 articles for the Fall Town Meeting, including the Apponagansett Park and Dias Landing Seawall project, a $35,940 CPA appropriation, and a 30-year lease amendment for the athletic complex. The board also approved several licenses, including a long-term trailer at 15 St. John Street and an inn holder's license for Residence Inn, and authorized the Council on Aging to use the Bullard Center.

• Approved warrant totaling $1,216,164.41 (5-0)
• Approved Fay's Alter of Premises hearing (5-0)
• Approved one-day event for SouthCoast Community Foundation (5-0)
• Approved Dartmouth Cultural Center event on Oct 1 (5-0); Sept 25 event approved 3-2
• Approved one-day event for Running Brook Winery (5-0)
• Approved one-day event for Empire Ford at UMASS Campus (4-1)
• Approved financial policies with changes (5-0)
• Recommended Article 1 for Apponagansett Park and Dias Landing Seawall (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss warrant articles for the October 19, 2021 Town Meeting. The meeting also includes reports from department liaisons and discussions regarding financial information.

• Review of warrant articles for the October 19, 2021 Town Meeting
• Reports from Finance Committee Liaisons
• Discussion of financial information

The Finance Committee voted 5-1-1 to approve Article 11, a citizens petition to transfer $100,000 from Certified Free Cash for grant matching funds, with one abstention and one dissenting vote. The committee also unanimously approved Article 6, accepting the Capital Planning Committee report and funding the FY 2022 capital plan at $1,494,856. Discussion on Article 7 (collective bargaining agreement) was tabled until the joint meeting.

• Approved Article 11: $100,000 transfer from Certified Free Cash for grant matching (5-1-1)
• Approved Article 6: FY 2022 capital plan funding of $1,494,856 (7-0)
• Tabled Article 7: collective bargaining agreement appropriation until joint meeting
• Discussed rationales for Articles 1-5, 8-10; no votes taken
• Drafted cover letter for Fall Town Meeting warrant

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will host a presentation from United Way members of Fall River. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the role and possible restructuring of the commission.

• Presentation by United Way members of Fall River
• Discussion on the role and possible restructuring of the Youth Commission
• Youth forum report
• Public comments

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in an executive session to discuss potential litigation strategy. This discussion concerns the disposal of solid waste and a release site at Bliss Corner.

• Litigation strategy regarding Bliss Corner solid waste disposal and release site

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will review permit requests for an LED sign and sign illumination at 400 Slocum Road. They will also consider a request to install bathrooms in a pool house at 1 Redwood Street. The meeting includes the review of previous meeting minutes.

• Variance for a 5’x 8’ LED sign at 400 Slocum Road
• Special Permit for two bathrooms in a pool house at 1 Redwood Street
• Special Permit for illumination of the 5'x 8' LED sign at 400 Slocum Road

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance and special permit for a 5'x8' LED sign at Town Hall (400 Slocum Road), with illumination limited to 6:00 AM–9:00 PM except emergencies. The board also continued the special permit for a pool house at 1 Redwood Street to December 8, 2021. Prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Variance Case 2021-13 for LED sign at 400 Slocum Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit Case 2021-14 for LED sign illumination at 400 Slocum Road (unanimous)
• Continued Special Permit Case 2021-03 (1 Redwood Street) to December 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of August 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Variance Case 2021-11 and Special Permit Case 2021-12 (unanimous)

Village Parking Committee

The Village Parking Committee is scheduled to review draft public parking plans for the St. Peter's church parking lot. The agenda also includes a review of minutes and old business.

• Review of draft public parking plans for St. Peter's church parking lot

Russells Mills Historic District Commission

The provided document is a formal notice for an open meeting of the Russells Mills Historic District Commission. The specific topics intended for discussion are not clearly legible in the provided text.

The Dartmouth Russells Mills Historic District Commission unanimously approved a proposal by property owner Larry Schwartz to install solar panels on a garage behind 885 Rock O Dundee Road. The commission reviewed documents and photos showing the panels would not be visible from the road. The motion passed with all three attending members voting in favor.

• Approved solar panel installation on garage at 885 Rock O Dundee Road (unanimous, 3-0)

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will conduct hearings with several departments regarding their capital requests. These include the Police, MIS, DPW, Dartmouth Schools, and DCTV. Members will also deliberate on FY 2022 Capital Requests for the Fall Annual Town Meeting.

• Hearings with Police, MIS, DPW, Dartmouth Schools, and DCTV departments
• Deliberations on FY 2022 Capital Requests for Fall Annual Town Meeting

Board of Health

The Board will consider domestic animal permits and septic system requirements for several properties. Members will also discuss updates to Title 5 Supplemental Regulations and receive a COVID-19 update.

• Domestic Animal Permit application and complaint at 819 Tucker Rd
• Septic separation reductions requested for 199 Pine Island Rd
• Review of septic plans for 323 Highland Ave and Lucy Little Rd
• Discussion on Supplemental Regulation to Title 5

The Board of Health denied Jose Gonsalves' Domestic Animal Permit application for 2 roosters and 10 chickens at 819 Tucker Rd, with a stipulation that the owner clean up the nuisance. The Board approved the septic system design plan by Heureux Engineering, LLC for 199 Pine Island Rd, conditioned on a walk-through to determine the number of bedrooms. No action was taken on New Business items B and C. The Board also accepted the August 23, 2021 minutes as written.

• Denied Domestic Animal Permit for Jose Gonsalves (2-0, Hardman absent)
• Approved septic system design at 199 Pine Island Rd with walk-through condition (2-0, Hardman absent)
• Accepted August 23, 2021 meeting minutes as written (2-0, Hardman absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss warrant articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. The committee will also hear reports from various department and board liaisons.

• Review of warrant articles for the October 19, 2021 Town Meeting
• Reports from Finance Committee Liaisons for various departments and boards
• Discussion of financial information

The Finance Committee voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend nine warrant articles for the Fall 2021 Town Meeting, including appropriations for the Apponagansett Park seawall project, community development activities, the Stabilization Fund, police body-worn cameras, and a small boat marina design. The committee also approved the Draft Financial Policies (8-0) and discussed a citizens petition to transfer $100,000 for grant matching funds, which was not voted on. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved Article 1: $35,940 CPA funds for Apponagansett Park and Dias Landing Seawall project (9-0)
• Approved Article 2: $60,000 for Community Development Activities from surplus revenue (9-0)
• Approved Article 3: $1,150,000 transfer to Stabilization Fund (9-0)
• Approved Article 4: 5-year contract for police body-worn cameras, estimated $671,435 total (9-0)
• Approved Article 5: $14,000 for engineering design of small boat marina at Dias Landing (9-0)
• Approved Article 8: 10-year lease authorization for Athletic Complex soccer fields (9-0)
• Approved Article 9: Personnel by-law amendments for salary adjustments and new positions (9-0)
• Approved Article 10: Amendment to Floodplain Overlay District zoning bylaw (9-0)

Veterans Advisory Board

The provided notice for the Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board does not list any agenda items or topics for discussion. The document serves as a procedural notice of an open meeting.

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee meeting consisted of procedural items and potential construction or budget updates. The agenda also included approval of September 1, 2021, minutes and a review of outstanding items.

• Approval of September 1, 2021, minutes
• Construction/budget update and discussion
• Review of outstanding items
• Project close-out discussion

The Library Building Committee voted unanimously to bring in an independent geotechnical engineer to assess the water problem at the library. Cody Haddad was authorized to search for an engineer and obtain estimates. The committee also discussed multiple plans to address the issue, with costs estimated at $38,578, and noted that G&R will work to reduce costs.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Voted to seek a geotechnical engineer to assess the site (7-0)
• Authorized Cody Haddad to search for an engineer
• Discussed water problem and plans; no plan selected yet

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will consider a contract for designer services to replace six HVAC units and approve rental applications. The agenda includes discussions on substitute pay scales and the ESSER III application process. Updates on school reopening and COVID-19 protocols are also scheduled.

• Contract for designer services for replacement of 6 HVAC units
• Approval of Rental Applications/Fees
• Discussion on substitute pay scales
• ESSER III Application stakeholder involvement component
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for several projects involving wetland buffer zones, including a residential subdivision off Bakerville Road. Members will also review requests for property modifications such as garage extensions and tree removals. Additionally, the board will discuss enforcement issues regarding missed filing deadlines.

• 7-lot residential subdivision proposed off Bakerville Road
• Garage extension and mudroom at 1054 Russells Mills Road
• Tree removal and deck construction on Poplar Street
• Beach nourishment and dune grass plantings at 20 Spinnaker Lane
• Septic system removal and sewer installation at 319 State Road

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission approved several Determinations of Applicability, including a Negative 3 for a garage extension and Negative 2s for a deck/fence and landscaping. It continued multiple public hearings, issued a Standard Order of Conditions for Phragmites management, and voted to issue enforcement orders for fill removal at 281 and 275 High Hill Road. The Commission also approved administrative items and authorized posting an Abutter Fact Sheet.

• Approved Negative 3 Determination for David Rebello's garage/mudroom (1054 Russells Mills Rd).
• Approved Negative 2 Determination with condition for 10-inch fence gap at Kathryn Whitehill's property (1 Poplar St).
• Approved Negative 2 Determination for 153 Gulf Road LLC landscaping.
• Continued ANRAD hearing for Edward Carney to Sept 28, 2021 (Rockland Farm Rd).
• Continued NOI hearing for Bliss Investors to Oct 12, 2021 (Bakerville Rd).
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for Phragmites management at 110 Elm St with equipment restriction.
• Issued Standard Order of Conditions for beach nourishment at 20 Spinnaker Ln requiring wall removal by Oct 15, 2021.
• Issued enforcement orders for 281 and 275 High Hill Rd to remove fill by Oct 1, 2021.

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review August financial and director reports. Discussion topics include the library construction project, vehicle charging stations at the branch, and spending protocols for state aid funds.

• Update on library construction project
• Vehicle Charging Stations at Branch
• Spending Protocols for State Aid Funds
• Policy for Use of Branch Community Room Outside of Operating Hours
• Storage Shed for North Branch

The Board of Library Trustees accepted the August 2021 financial report, noting the budget was on target. The board tabled approval of the August 2021 minutes and the Library Director Evaluation Process until the next meeting. Trustees also discussed several old business items, including a fix to a vehicle charging station and plans for a new long-range plan for 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted August 2021 financial report (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of August 2021 minutes
• Tabled Library Director Evaluation Process
• Decided to keep same meeting schedule
• Scheduled next meeting for October 12, 2021

School Committee

The School Committee will review Resolution 22-01 regarding the Dartmouth Memorial Stadium Renovation — Phase II. The agenda also includes discussions on nut products in school buildings and the use of school space by outside groups.

• Resolution 22-01: Dartmouth Memorial Stadium Renovation — Phase II
• Discussion regarding nut products in school buildings
• Use of School Space by Outside Groups
• Fundraising Activities - Dartmouth School Music Association (DSMA)

The Dartmouth School Committee unanimously approved Resolution 22-01, awarding a $1,675,000 contract to JJ Cardosi, Inc. for the Dartmouth Memorial Stadium Storage Building Project, part of Phase II funded by a $3.6 million Town Meeting allocation. The committee also approved a fundraising request from the Dartmouth School Music Association (4-0, with one abstention) and agreed to ban nut products at the middle school, leaving other schools to administration discretion. Several policy revisions were presented for a first reading, with a second reading and vote scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 22-01: awarded $1,675,000 contract to JJ Cardosi, Inc. for stadium storage building (5-0)
• Approved DSMA fundraising request (4-0, Nunes abstained)
• Agreed to ban nut products at the middle school; other schools left to administration
• Agreed to continue allowing outside groups to use school facilities with mask acknowledgment form
• Declined invitation to joint meeting with Select Board on September 27
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 (4-0, Oliver abstained)
• Tabled policy revisions (ACA, ACAB, FF, KF) for second reading at next meeting

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The board will discuss the Executive Director's report and FY2021 year-end financials. Scheduled votes include accepting check registers from June through August 2021 and a low bid from Varieka Construction for a roof project.

• Vote to accept low bid from Varieka Construction for roofs
• Vote to accept check registers for June, July, and August 2021
• Discussion of Offshoots Proposal for Site Work
• Update on DMH project with non-profit
• Review of FY2021 year-end financials

Planning Board

The board will review proposed amendments to the Floodplain District zoning map and by-law for the Fall Town Meeting. They will also consider a seven-lot subdivision plan for Bakerville Vineyards. Other business includes site plan reviews for a Walmart canopy extension, an education facility, and a veterinary clinic.

• Zoning amendments regarding the Floodplain District
• Bakerville Vineyards 7-lot subdivision on Bakerville Road
• Walmart canopy extension at 506 State Road
• Site plan review for an education facility at 4 Commerce Way
• Site plan review for a veterinary clinic at 94 Faunce Corner Mall Rd

The Dartmouth Planning Board held a public hearing and unanimously recommended a zoning by-law amendment to correct FEMA floodplain map errors affecting properties along Potter Street. The board also approved a Walmart canopy expansion, continued a proposed education facility review, and released a surety for the Thomas Henry Heights subdivision.

• Recommended floodplain zoning amendment for fall Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Walmart canopy extension at 506 State Road with administrative review (5-0)
• Continued Bakerville Vineyards subdivision to September 27 (5-0)
• Postponed education facility site plan review to September 27 (4-0)
• Continued veterinary clinic site plan review to next agenda (4-0)
• Released surety for Thomas Henry Heights subdivision (~$21,795) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence and reports (4-0)

Select Board

This Select Board agenda contains a single item: approval of executive session minutes from the same date. The meeting is purely procedural with no public policy decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of executive session minutes dated 09-13-2021

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to consider real property negotiations for Double S Farms and collective bargaining strategies for DTEA and the Police Brotherhood. The open meeting includes committee appointments, license requests, and updates on Tucker Road intersection improvements.

• Real property negotiations regarding Double S Farms GLA
• Collective bargaining strategy for DTEA and Police Brotherhood
• Hearing for 179 Jordan Road
• New Common Victualler License for Dunkin Donuts
• Tucker Road intersection improvements update

The Select Board voted 4-1 (John Haran against) to renegotiate a new 5-year contract with STAT Ambulance Services, incorporating suggestions from the company and the board. The board also unanimously approved the payroll warrant, assigned the right of first refusal for 179 Jordan Road to DNRT, and approved several licenses and appointments.

• Approved payroll warrant (unanimous)
• Assigned right of first refusal for 179 Jordan Road to DNRT (unanimous)
• Approved one-day license for My Brother's Keeper fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved one-day license for Stackhouse Bike Run (unanimous)
• Approved new common victualler license for Dunkin Donuts (unanimous)
• Approved one-day license for New Bedford Yacht Club, subject to permit check (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for UMASS and Pub 99 (unanimous)
• Voted 4-1 to renegotiate STAT Ambulance contract (Haran against)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss preliminary warrant articles for the Fall 2020 Town Meeting. The committee will also discuss the financial forecast, proposed changes to general financial policies, and enterprise funds.

• Preliminary warrant articles for the Fall 2020 Town Meeting
• Financial forecast discussion
• Proposed changes to general financial policies
• Enterprise funds

The Finance Committee met to review and discuss 11 preliminary warrant articles for the Fall 2021 Town Meeting, including appropriations for a seawall project, community development, stabilization fund, police body cameras, and a small boat marina design. No final votes were taken on the articles; the committee will finalize wording and begin voting at the next meeting. The committee also discussed the financial forecast and proposed changes to financial policies, including increasing the Stabilization Fund to 10% of operating revenue.

• Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 (4-0-3)
• Discussed 11 preliminary warrant articles for Oct. 19 Town Meeting
• Noted Parks & Recreation voted to raise lifeguard pay to $18/hr and supervisor to $20/hr, to be presented at Town Meeting
• Discussed proposed financial policy change to increase Stabilization Fund to 10% of operating revenue
• Adjourned at 7:45pm (8-0)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants. The meeting includes updates on coronavirus, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and station renovations. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 11, 2021, meeting.

• Vendor Warrant
• Payroll Warrant
• Station renovation update
• Equipment and building maintenance updates
• Approval of August 11, 2021, meeting minutes

Agricultural Commission

The notice of open meeting for the Dartmouth Agricultural Commission contains illegible text regarding specific agenda items. The document serves as procedural boilerplate with no readable topics.

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission met on Sept. 8, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the Aug. 11 meeting. The rest of the meeting was procedural and informational, covering updates on several properties (Goes, Glosl, Run Away Farm, Cornell) and contacts with organizations like DNRT and the Coalition for Buzzards Bay. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approved minutes from Aug. 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Apponaganset Park and Dias Landing Seawall. The committee will also discuss updates on the dog park and review recommendations for the October Town Meeting.

• Public hearing: Apponaganset Park and Dias Landing Seawall
• Project update: Dog Park
• Review of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY23 Needs Assessment and Plan
• Correspondence regarding Open Space and Recreation Plan Representative

The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to recommend $35,940 from unrestricted reserves for the Apponagansett Park and Dias Landing Seawall project, a coastal infrastructure improvement. The committee also approved a $5,000 invoice for the Historic Properties Phase IV survey, endorsed a reduced-scope dog park project, and nominated Joseph Vieira to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee.

• Approved $35,940 for Apponagansett Park and Dias Landing Seawall project (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 invoice to Public Archaeology Laboratory for Historic Properties Phase IV (unanimous)
• Endorsed reduced-scope dog park project, awaiting cost estimate
• Nominated Joseph Vieira to Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Susan Dorschied (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board will address a Chapter Land Roll Back for 219 Jordan Rd. S. Dartmouth. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding ongoing office vacancies and office operations.

• Chapter Land Roll Back at 219 Jordan Rd. S. Dartmouth
• Discussion of office vacancies and office operations
• Approval of August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills

The Board of Assessors approved the August 3, 2021 meeting minutes and voted 2-0 to pay bills totaling $11,460.00, including $5,460.00 to Paul Bergman Professional and Technical Services and $6,000 to Real Estate Research Consultants for abatement #2. In new business, the Board expressed interest in pursuing the Near Map program after staff review. In executive session, the Board voted to grant Supplemental Tax Abatement #1 and Supplemental Tax Abatement #2. The Board also discussed office vacancies, noting a new principal clerk was selected and is expected to start in mid-to-late September.

• Approved meeting minutes of August 3, 2021 as submitted (2-0 vote)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $11,460.00 (2-0 vote)
• Expressed interest in pursuing the Near Map program after staff review
• Granted Supplemental Tax Abatement #1 in executive session
• Granted Supplemental Tax Abatement #2 in executive session
• Entered executive session at 10:30 a.m. and reconvened at 10:33 a.m.
• Adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

Library Building Committee

The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes from August 2021. The committee will also discuss construction, budget updates, and project close-out if necessary.

• Approval of August 11 and August 18, 2021 minutes
• Construction and budget update discussion
• Project close-out discussion

The Library Building Committee met virtually and discussed a persistent basement water problem, now attributed to hydrostatic pressure forcing water through the foundation. Jeff Guilherme is calculating the correct sump pit size, with estimates of 75-90 gallons per minute of water entering. Plans and an estimate will be sent to members before the next meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from August 11 and 18, 2021, and adjourned.

• Approved the minutes of August 11 and August 18, 2021, via roll call vote.
• Discussed the basement water issue, attributing it to hydrostatic pressure.
• Jeff Guilherme is calculating the correct sump pit size to handle the water flow.
• Plans and an estimate for the sump pit will be sent to committee members before the next meeting.
• Bruce Brooks and Jeff Guilherme plan to meet at the building at 7am the next day to assess during predicted heavy rain.
• Gigi Saltonstall will check on a plant in the meadow suspected to be sweet white clover weed.
• Adjourned the meeting; next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2021, at 3:30 PM via Zoom.

Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a use variance application for 529 Faunce Corner Road. The petitioner is seeking to allow a retail marijuana facility to operate in an existing commercial building.

• Use Variance 2021-11: Retail marijuana facility at 529 Faunce Corner Road

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the petitioner's request to withdraw, without prejudice, Variance Case 2021-11 for a retail marijuana facility at 529 Faunce Corner Road. The board had concerns about its authority to grant a variance for the 1000-foot distance requirement from another marijuana facility, and the vote did not appear favorable. The hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the petitioner's request to withdraw Variance Case 2021-11 without prejudice (unanimous).
• Closed the public hearing for Variance Case 2021-11 (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM (unanimous).

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Dartmouth Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to address old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding lifeguard salary rates and a report from the Director.

• Lifeguard salary rates
• Director's report

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss topics including economic development, enterprise funds, and federal relief funds such as ARPA and CARES Act. The agenda also includes reports from department liaisons and mentions future votes on line item transfers for VocTech and retirement assessments.

• Economic Development and Revenue Enhancement discussion
• American Rescue Plan Act and CARES Act discussion
• Line Item Transfers for VocTech and Retirement Assessment (vote scheduled May/June 2022)
• Cost of Services Study discussion

The Finance Committee held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. Members discussed the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for capital projects, an economic development study of State Road vacancies, and assigned liaison roles. The only votes taken were to approve the August 19, 2021 minutes (6-0) and to adjourn (6-0).

• Approved revised minutes of August 19, 2021 (6-0)
• Assigned John Sousa as liaison to Soil Conservation Board
• Assigned William Boles as liaison to Youth Commission
• Adjourned at 7:20pm (6-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the Council on Aging Report and a Social Day Request. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a board vacancy and the Wellness Center.

• Council on Aging Report
• Social Day Request
• Board vacancy discussion
• Wellness Center discussion

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several requests for construction and landscaping within wetland buffer zones. Public hearings are scheduled regarding salt marsh management and beach nourishment. The agenda also includes discussions on various property enforcement issues.

• Request to remove 13 trees and build a deck on Poplar Street
• Request to demolish a garage and install a gas pipeline at 2 Gladys Street
• Request to upgrade a septic system at 688 Hixville Road
• Public hearing for beach nourishment at 20 Spinnaker Lane
• Public hearing for Phragmites management at 110 Elm Street

School Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the return to school, including masks and the Test & Stay Program. The meeting also includes a report on ESSER Grant Funds and proposed meeting dates for late 2021.

• Update on Return to School, including masks and the Test & Stay Program
• Report on ESSER Grant Funds
• Proposed School Committee Meeting Dates (Oct-Dec 2021)
• Authorization to release Executive Session Minutes from 2019 and 2020
• Chair's report on physical meeting access and Equality & Diversity Sub-committee

The Dartmouth School Committee approved the release of selected executive session minutes from 2019 and all listed 2020 minutes, and approved minutes from prior meetings. The committee also discussed the return-to-school plan, including mask requirements and the Test and Stay program, and received updates on ESSER grant funds. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes of July 26, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of August 10, 2021 (3-0, Nunes abstained)
• Authorized release of 2019 executive session minutes (5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 9/9, 9/25, 10/7, 11/18, 12/16) (4-0)
• Authorized release of all listed 2020 executive session minutes (4-0)
• Agreed on proposed meeting dates for October–December 2021

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing several applications for subsurface sewage disposal construction permits at various locations. The board will also discuss revisions to Title 5 supplemental regulations and a variance request from Little People’s College. Additionally, members will discuss the Public Health Nurse position and air sensor grant opportunities.

• Subsurface sewage disposal construction permit applications
• Public Health Nurse position
• MassDEP Municipal Air Sensor Grant Opportunity
• Little People’s College variance request
• Revisions to Title 5 supplemental regulations

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Commission will review the Harbor Management Plan implementation report and the status of the harbor valuation project. The agenda includes an announcement regarding a CZM resilience grant award and next steps for an SEC grant application. The meeting also features a presentation on the Marina Feasibility Study Report.

• CZM resilience grant award announcement
• Harbor Management Plan implementation group report
• Harbor valuation project status
• Buzzards Bay Regatta 2021 review
• Presentation of Marina Feasibility Study Report

Community Television (DCTV)

The DCTV Board of Directors will discuss future staffing needs, including roles for a Media Director and Production/Operation Coordinator. The meeting includes a review of the FY22 budget and potential upgrades to equipment and the Town Hall Meeting Room.

• Recognition of Michael Fernandes
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2020
• Discussion regarding future staffing roles
• Review of FY22 budget and capital improvement projects
• Update on new cable contract for September 2023

Planning Board

The Dartmouth Planning Board is reviewing several development applications and land use requests. This includes site plan reviews for Tonix Pharmaceuticals and American Pump & Well Tradesman Facility, as well as a landscaping amendment for Dunkin Donuts.

• Site Plan Review: Tonix Pharmaceuticals at 259 Samuel Barnet Blvd
• Landscaping Plan Amendment: Dunkin Donuts at 479 Faunce Corner Road
• Endorsement of ANR Plan: NE of Wilson Street
• Endorsement of ANR Plan: 859 Potomska Street
• Site Plan Review Timeline Discussion: American Pump & Well Tradesman Facility at #1 Commerce Way

The Dartmouth Planning Board approved the site plan review for Tonix Pharmaceuticals at 259 Samuel Barnet Blvd, with administrative management of final details by Planning Director O'Grady. The board also endorsed two ANR plans, granted a timeline extension for American Pump & Well, and accepted landscaping changes for Dunkin Donuts. All votes were unanimous except for the Dunkin Donuts item, which passed 4-0-1 with one recusal.

• Approved Tonix Pharmaceuticals site plan review with administrative management (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan NE of Wilson Street (5-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan at 859 Potomska Street (5-0)
• Granted timeline extension to Oct 31, 2021 for American Pump & Well site plan review (5-0)
• Accepted Dunkin Donuts landscaping plan changes (4-0-1, Sweet recused)
• Postponed Cost of Community Services Study discussion indefinitely (4-1, Taylor dissenting)
• Approved minutes of Aug 9, 2021 meeting (4-0-1, Taylor abstained)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence from Westport, New Bedford, Fall River (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session regarding the discipline or dismissal of Sergeant Scott Lake. The open meeting includes a marina feasibility study presentation and updates on water quality and coastal resilience grants.

• Executive session discussion regarding Sergeant Scott Lake
• Marina Feasibility Study presentation by Urban Harbors Institute
• Water Quality and Culvert Replacement Municipal Grant update
• FY22 Coastal Resilience Grant announcement
• Building Commissioner update on Motel Enforcement

The Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approved the concept of the Urban Harbors Institute's feasibility study for a boating facility at the Arthur F. Dias Town Landing and allowed the Waterways Commission to apply for a grant. The board also approved the warrant, a one-day license for South Wharf, and minutes from July 26 and August 9, 2021. Updates were given on water quality, motel enforcement, and a Coastal Resilience Grant.

• Approved warrant (5-0)
• Approved one-day license for South Wharf (5-0)
• Approved marina feasibility study concept and allowed Waterways Commission to apply for grant (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 (5-0)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will consider adopting policies regarding face coverings and public comment at meetings. Members will also vote on a reading specialist position and receive an update on return to school protocols.

• Vote to adopt Policy EBCFA regarding face coverings
• Vote to approve a Reading Specialist position
• Second reading and adoption of Policy BEDH for public comment
• Update on return to school protocols
• Notification of a personnel resignation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the long-term budget process, economic development, and wind farm service costs. The agenda also includes reports from department liaisons and board reorganization.

• Reorganization of the Board
• Reports from Finance Committee Liaisons
• Long-term Budget Process discussion
• Economic Development and Revenue Enhancement discussion
• Wind Farm and Cost of Services discussion

The Finance Committee unanimously approved Robert Gauvin as Vice Chair, with Teresa Hamm remaining as Chair. The committee also approved minutes from seven prior meetings, each passing 4-0-2 with two abstentions. Discussions covered budget overages, long-term financial planning, and potential uses of federal COVID relief funds.

• Robert Gauvin unanimously approved as Vice Chair
• Minutes of April 22, 2021 approved (4-0-2)
• Minutes of April 26, 2021 approved (4-0-2)
• Minutes of April 27, 2021 approved (4-0-2)
• Minutes of April 29, 2021 approved (4-0-2)
• Minutes of May 4, 2021 approved (4-0-2)
• Minutes of May 6, 2021 approved (4-0-2)
• Minutes of June 1, 2021 approved (4-0-2)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee Equality & Diversity Sub-committee will hold a remote meeting. The agenda includes a presentation in support of the mascot and a discussion of future plans.

• Presentation in support of the mascot
• Discussion of future plans

Library Building Committee

The committee will hold a construction and budget update and discussion if needed. The agenda also includes reviewing outstanding items and potential project close-out.

• Construction/Budget Update and Discussion
• Review of outstanding items
• Project close-out

The Library Building Committee met virtually but took no substantive action. Members had not received the drawings and estimates promised from the previous meeting, so discussion and any vote on construction proposals were postponed. The meeting adjourned after a roll call vote, with all present members voting yes.

• Postponed discussion and vote on construction proposals until documents are received
• Adjourned meeting by roll call vote (all present members voted yes)

Youth Commission

This document is a notice for an open meeting of the Dartmouth Youth Commission. The provided text contains procedural meeting information but does not include legible agenda items.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a special permit for an accessory structure at 357 Chase Road. The request involves installing plumbing for a bathroom and sink in a 23'x43' pool house. The board will also review recent administrative minutes.

• Special Permit 2021-12: Plumbing for a proposed 23'x43' accessory structure at 357 Chase Road
• Review of August 4, 2021, administrative minutes
• Review of Use Variance Case 2021-09 (747 State Road)

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved Special Permit Case 2021-12 for a pool house with a bathroom and additional sink at 357 Chase Road. The approval includes a condition requiring a revised site plan showing the pool. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and a use variance from July 21, 2021.

• Approved Special Permit 2021-12 for pool house with bathroom at 357 Chase Road (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of August 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Use Variance 2021-09 for 747 State Road (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and director reports for June and July 2021. The meeting includes discussions regarding a library construction project update, vehicle charging stations, and a storage shed for North Branch.

• Update on library construction project
• Vehicle charging stations at branch
• Storage shed for North Branch
• Policy for use of Branch Community Room outside operating hours
• Pedestrian walkways at branch

The Board of Library Trustees approved the June 2021 minutes and the financial report for June and July 2021, both unanimously. They discussed but tabled the policy for use of the branch community room outside operating hours, and tabled the Long Range Plan Status Report until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for June and July 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled community room policy review until next meeting
• Tabled Long Range Plan Status Report until next meeting
• Agreed to hold next meeting at North Branch

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing applications for subsurface sewage disposal construction permits, including requests for groundwater separation reductions at two properties. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a Public Health Nurse position and a MassDEP Municipal Air Sensor grant opportunity.

• Groundwater separation reduction request for 886 Faunce Corner Rd
• Groundwater separation reduction request for 14 Slades Farm Lane
• Discussion of Public Health Nurse position
• MassDEP Municipal Air Sensor Grant Opportunity
• Bristol County House of Correction food service discussion

Library Building Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including a review of July 14, 2021 minutes. The committee may also discuss construction or budget updates and project close-out if needed.

The Library Building Committee discussed ongoing water infiltration problems at the construction site, with members reviewing three proposals to address the issue. No formal decision was made on which proposal to pursue, as a fourth, potentially less expensive option was still being developed. The committee agreed to receive cost estimates for the options by the following Monday.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Discussed three water mitigation proposals, no vote taken
• Agreed to receive cost estimates for options by Monday

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission meeting includes discussions on property updates and new business. The provided notice contains limited legible details regarding specific topics.

• Property updates
• New business

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission approved the minutes from its July 21 meeting unanimously. Members discussed several property matters, including the Goes property financing strategy, a request for a map regarding cannabis growing at Run Away Farm, and the Cornell property listing. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of July 21 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee is meeting remotely to discuss a new district mask protocol. The agenda also includes a period for public comment and other unanticipated matters.

• Discussion of a District Mask Protocol

The Dartmouth School Committee discussed a district mask protocol but took no formal vote, agreeing that the existing face-covering policy remains in effect. Superintendent Gifford recommended starting the school year with masks, citing local health data and guidelines, and the committee agreed to revisit the decision at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Kept existing face-covering policy in effect (no vote taken)
• Agreed to revisit mask decision at next meeting on August 23, 2021
• Adjourned from open session (4-0)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee is meeting to consider several administrative votes. Proposed items include establishing an admissions sub-committee and approving a new equity, diversity, inclusion, and family engagement position. The committee will also review the substitute teacher guide for the 2021/22 school year.

• Vote to establish an Admissions Sub-Committee
• Vote to approve an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Family Engagement Position
• Vote to approve the Substitute Teacher Guide for the 2021/22 School Year
• Review of personnel resignations

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several requests regarding construction and land use within wetland and coastal buffer zones. This includes a proposed 7-lot residential subdivision and an in-ground pool installation at 682 Elm Street. Some items are continued from previous meetings pending further documentation or verification.

• Proposed 7-lot residential subdivision off Bakerville Road
• Request to construct an in-ground pool at 682 Elm Street
• Notice of Intent for beach nourishment at 20 Spinnaker Lane
• Request to repair concrete piles at 115 William Street
• Notice of Intent for tree and shrub removal at 153 Gulf Road

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review financial and director reports for June and July 2021. The agenda includes updates on library construction, vehicle charging stations, and pedestrian walkways at the branch. The board will also consider a policy for using the community room outside of operating hours.

• Update on library construction project
• Vehicle charging stations at the branch
• Policy for use of Branch Community Room outside of operating hours
• Pedestrian walkways at the branch
• Library Director Evaluation Process

Planning Board

The board will review a site plan for Tonix Pharmaceuticals at 259 Samuel Barnet Blvd. The meeting also includes endorsements for several Approval Not Required (ANR) plans. Additionally, the board will receive updates on the Master Plan's Natural and Cultural Resources chapter.

• Site Plan Review: Tonix Pharmaceuticals at 259 Samuel Barnet Blvd
• Endorsement of ANR Plan: 62 Old Fall River Road
• Endorsement of ANR Plan: NE of Wilson Street
• Endorsement of ANR Plan: 821 Old Fall River Road
• Master Plan Chapter review: Natural and Cultural Resources

The Dartmouth Planning Board voted 5-0 to continue the site plan review for Tonix Pharmaceuticals' proposed lab and office space at 259 Samuel Barnet Blvd to August 23, 2021, pending DPW comments. The board also approved two ANR plans (62 Old Fall River Road and 821 Old Fall River Road) and continued a third ANR (Wilson Street) to the same date. Minutes and correspondence were approved unanimously.

• Continued Tonix Pharmaceuticals site plan review to Aug 23 (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan at 62 Old Fall River Road (5-0)
• Continued ANR plan near Wilson Street to Aug 23 (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan at 821 Old Fall River Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a hearing for Eversource and consider one-day event permits. The meeting also includes discussions on Cultural Center appointments and a letter regarding school mascots.

• Eversource hearing
• Police Relief Association Concert at the Stackhouse
• Hillcrest Ice Cream common victualler license
• Portuguese American Social Club one-day event
• Wampanoag letter on school mascot

The Select Board unanimously approved an Eversource proposal to provide electric service to 41 Summer Street, a one-day Police Relief Association concert, a new common victualler license for Hill Crest Ice Cream, and a one-day Portuguese American Social Club event. The board also unanimously appointed Anthony Miraglia to the Cultural Council and voted to send a letter to the School Committee encouraging open discussion on the school mascot. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved Eversource electric service for 41 Summer Street (5-0)
• Approved one-day Police Relief Association concert at Stackhouse Club on Aug 21 (5-0)
• Approved new common victualler license for Hill Crest Ice Cream (5-0)
• Approved one-day Portuguese American Social Club event on Aug 20 (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Miraglia to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Voted to send letter to School Committee re: open discussion on school mascot (5-0)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Prudential Committee will review vendor and payroll warrants and provide a coronavirus update. The meeting also includes discussions regarding equipment, building maintenance, and the status of the old fire station renovation.

• Approval of April 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of vendor and payroll warrants
• Updates on equipment and building maintenance
• Discussion regarding old fire station status and renovations

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request to allow a retail marijuana facility in an existing commercial building. The board will also review and approve administrative minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting.

• Variance 2021-11: Retail marijuana facility at 529 Faunce Corner Road
• Review and approval of July 21, 2021 administrative minutes
• Continued review of Use Variance Case 2021-09 (747 State Road)

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals continued Variance Case 2021-11 for a proposed retail marijuana facility at 529 Faunce Corner Road to September 1, 2021. The board agreed to seek Town Counsel's opinion on whether it has authority to grant the requested dimensional relief, and to verify setback measurements. No final decision was made on the variance.

• Continued Variance Case 2021-11 to September 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of July 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of Use Variance 2021-09 minutes to August 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Waived reading of abutter's list (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

This meeting has no published agenda, so it is unclear what the Board of Assessors will decide or discuss. The agenda text directs readers to review the minutes instead, indicating the item is procedural or lacks substantive detail.

• No agenda items listed

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors approved minutes from June 16, 2021, and paid a $3,587 bill to Paul Bergman. The board voted to grant an additional real estate abatement to settle an Appellate Tax Board case, contingent on the applicant withdrawing from the ATB. They also discussed office vacancies and approved closing the office to the public on August 6 and 12 due to staffing shortages.

• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved payment of $3,587.00 to Paul Bergman
• Granted additional abatement to settle ATB case #44, pending applicant's withdrawal
• Approved office closure to public on August 6 and 12, 2021 from 12:00-4:30 PM

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session on August 2, 2021. The board will discuss litigation strategies regarding the Akin House Lease and a Zoning Board of Appeals decision for 747 State Road. They will also approve minutes from the July 12, 2021, executive session.

• Litigation strategy for 747 State Road zoning decision
• Litigation strategy for Akin House Lease
• Approval of July 12, 2021, executive session minutes

The Dartmouth Select Board held an executive session to discuss the Zoning Board of Appeals' decision granting a use variance for retail marijuana sales at 747 State Road. After discussion, the board voted unanimously not to appeal the ZBA's decision. The board also approved the July 12, 2021 executive session minutes and adjourned.

• Voted unanimously not to appeal ZBA's use variance for retail marijuana at 747 State Road (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2021 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Building Committee

The committee will review minutes from the July 14, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding construction, budget, and project close-out if needed.

• Approval of July 14, 2021, minutes
• Construction/budget update and discussion
• Project close-out

Community Preservation Committee

The meeting includes a review of invoices and correspondence. The committee will also discuss updates regarding CPC support, the dog park, and the historic building inventory.

• Dog Park project update
• Historic Building Inventory Update
• Review of invoices and correspondence

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to present a report and discuss new members. Other topics listed in the agenda are illegible due to text errors.

• Council on Aging Report
• New member discussion

The Dartmouth Council on Aging Board unanimously voted to send a letter to the Select Board asking to rescind the appointment of a new board member who was appointed without proper review. The board also unanimously voted to send letters to the Select Board regarding the COA's intended uses for the Wellness Center and to the Town Administrator about HR's slow response times. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely updates and discussion.

• Elected Daniel Fournier as Chair (unanimous)
• Voted to send letter to Select Board to rescind new member appointment (unanimous)
• Voted to send letter to Select Board about Wellness Center intended uses (unanimous)
• Voted to send letter to Town Administrator about HR response times (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 (unanimous)

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Urban Harbors Institute's preliminary findings for the Dias Landing small boat basin docks feasibility study. The commission also plans to vote on accepting the draft report and advising the Select Board on its acceptance.

• Public hearing for Urban Harbors Institute feasibility study of Dias Landing docks
• Vote regarding acceptance of UHI draft report
• Vote to advise Select Board regarding UHI report
• Harbor Management Plan implementation group report
• Discussion of CZM grant for Dias Landing

Conservation Commission

The commission will review requests for tree removal, deck construction, and concrete installation within wetland buffer zones. They will also continue hearings regarding a sand nourishment project and unauthorized clearing on Gulf Road. Additionally, the DCR plans to withdraw its notice of intent for the Georges Pond Project.

• RDA for tree removal, deck construction, and fencing at Poplar Street
• RDA for concrete equipment pads at 259 Samuel Barnett Blvd
• Public hearing for a sand nourishment project at 7 Rockland Farm
• Public hearings regarding unauthorized clearing on Gulf Road
• DCR request to withdraw the Georges Pond Project notice of intent

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 28, 2021, and address new business. The agenda includes appointing a committee representative to the Town's Office Space Committee and authorizing the release of several executive session minutes.

• Appointment of a committee representative to the Town's Office Space Committee
• Authorization to release Executive Session minutes from 2017, 2018, and 2019
• Superintendent’s Update
• Update on the Equality & Diversity Sub-committee

The Dartmouth School Committee appointed Mr. Nunes as its representative to the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, with Mrs. Waite as backup, and authorized the release of certain executive session minutes from 2017 and 2018. The release of 2019 executive session minutes was deferred to the next meeting. The committee also agreed to keep meetings closed to the public through August and discussed ESSER grant funding and staffing updates.

• Appointed Mr. Nunes as representative to Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, Mrs. Waite as backup (5-0)
• Authorized release of 2017 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Authorized release of 2018 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Deferred release of 2019 executive session minutes to next meeting
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 regular session (5-0)
• Agreed to keep meetings closed to public through August

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Dartmouth Parks & Recreation Board will meet to award contracts for playground improvements at Jones Park. The agenda also includes discussions regarding dog park rules, lifeguard salary rates, and a lease renewal.

• Award playground surfacing at Jones Park
• Award playground equipment installation at Jones Park
• Adopt Dog Park Rules into Standard Park Rules
• Discuss Lifeguard Salary Rates
• Lease Renewal of 580 Russells Mills Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Bakerville Vineyards 7-lot subdivision on Bakerville Road. The board is also reviewing site plans for a cannabis cultivation facility, a gas station, and a tradesman facility.

• Public hearing: Bakerville Vineyards 7-lot subdivision on Bakerville Road
• Site plan review: Apotho Therapeutics cannabis facility at 757 State Road
• Site plan review: Mobil Gas Station at 155 Faunce Corner Mall Road
• Site plan review: American Pump & Well Tradesman Facility at 1 Commerce Way
• Lot release request: 'Thomas Henry Heights' on Digger Drive

The Dartmouth Planning Board held a public hearing for the proposed 7-lot Bakerville Vineyards subdivision but continued it to August 23, 2021, to allow the applicant to address technical and safety concerns. The board also approved site plan reviews for a cannabis facility and a gas station, accepted a withdrawal for a proposed apartment complex, and released two lots in the Thomas Henry Heights subdivision.

• Continued Bakerville Vineyards subdivision public hearing to Aug 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved site plan review for Apotho Therapeutics cannabis facility with administrative completion (4-0-1, Sweet recused)
• Approved site plan review for Mobil Gas Station with conditions on fuel delivery and hours (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice for Hathaway Road apartment complex (5-0)
• Released Lots 17-3 and 17-5 in Thomas Henry Heights subdivision (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Estes to Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (4-0-1, Sweet abstained)
• Approved $1,148.52 payment to South Coast Media Group for legal ads (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will swear in two new police officers and discuss resuming in-person meetings. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Dias Landing Marina feasibility study and a ZBA use variance decision for 747 State Rd.

• Swearing in of Trevor Gregoire and Nicholas Mancuso
• Appointment of Jim Sears to Cultural Council
• Discussion of ZBA 747 State Rd use variance decision
• Green Communities Grant Award notification
• Re-appointment of Lynn Antunes to Library Building Committee

The Dartmouth Select Board approved the payroll warrant, appointed two new police officers and a Cultural Council member, and voted 3-2 to resume in-person meetings starting August 23, 2021. They also approved the Stipend Review Advisory Committee Charge and declined to exercise right of first refusal on two Aishaum Point parcels.

• Approved payroll warrant (unanimous)
• Appointed Trevor Gregoire and Nicholas Mancuso as full-time police officers (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Sears to Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved Green Communities Grant award notification of $172,220 (unanimous)
• Voted not to exercise right of first refusal on Aishaum Point parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Stipend Review Advisory Committee Charge (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to resume in-person meetings starting August 23, 2021
• Re-appointed Lynn Antunes to Library Building Committee (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission scheduled a meeting for July 21, 2021. The specific topics listed in the provided agenda text are illegible and cannot be identified.

The Dartmouth Agricultural Commission voted unanimously to recommend the select board exercise the right of first refusal on the Goes property, following discussions led by DNRT and Jordan Rd. neighbors. The commission also voted to send a letter of support to DCTV for an oral history project documenting farming on Milton St., and added Andy Burnes to the commission roster. Minutes were approved at the Aug. 11 meeting.

• Voted unanimously to exercise right of first refusal on Goes property
• Voted unanimously to send letter of support to DCTV for oral history project
• Voted unanimously to add Andy Burnes to commission roster
• Approved minutes of July 21 meeting at Aug. 11 meeting

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a use variance to establish a marijuana retail sales facility at 747 State Road. The meeting also includes the election of officers and the review of previous meeting minutes.

• Use Variance 2021-09: Marijuana retail sales facility at 747 State Road
• Election of Board officers
• Review of June 23, 2021 administrative minutes
• Review of Special Permit 2021 for 56 Fenton Street

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a use variance for Apotho Therapeutics Dartmouth, Inc. to operate a marijuana retail sales facility at 747 State Road. The board found the applicant met statutory requirements, citing the property's location in the Aquifer Protection District, irregular lot shape, and inability to use the building for its former restaurant use. The approval includes conditions such as a cueing area and security on site for the opening.

• Approved Use Variance Case 2021-09 for marijuana retail at 747 State Road (3-0)
• Elected Michael Medeiros as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Halim Choubah as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Minutes of June 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Use Variance 2021-09 and Special Permit 2021-10 (unanimous)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will discuss school climate survey results and the FY-22 STEM Equipment Grant. Proposed actions include ratifying a contract with the Greater New Bedford Educators Union and appointing a school nurse. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Principal and Director of Human Resources.

• Vote to ratify the contract with the Greater New Bedford Educators Union
• Vote to appoint a School Nurse
• Vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow in anticipation of revenue
• Second reading and adoption of amendment to the Vacation Rollover Policy
• Discussion regarding FY-22 STEM Equipment Grant

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee scheduled a site walk-through at the North Branch located at 211 Cross Road. The agenda contains no other items for discussion or decision.

• Site walk-through at 211 Cross Road

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 Prudential Committee will meet to discuss vendor and payroll warrants. The agenda includes updates on station renovations, equipment maintenance, and the coronavirus. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from June 9, 2021.

• Vendor Warrant
• Payroll Warrant
• Station renovation update
• Equipment and building maintenance updates
• Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to approve minutes from April, May, and June 2021. The agenda includes a warrant ratification for June 22, 2021, and an update on Solid Waste Planning Services. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss real property value.

• Ratification of the June 22, 2021 warrant
• Solid Waste Planning Services update
• Executive session regarding real property value

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee approved a modified contract for solid waste planning services at a cost of $348,400, funded from the Future Solid Waste Management Trust Fund. The committee also ratified a warrant dated June 22, 2021, and approved minutes from three prior meetings. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss property value.

• Approved the modified solid waste planning services contract for $348,400, funded from the Future Solid Waste Management Trust Fund (5-0).
• Ratified the warrant dated June 22, 2021 (5-0).
• Approved the minutes of April 28, May 25, and June 16, 2021 (5-0).
• Received and filed the Director's Report (5-0).
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss property value, not returning to open session (5-0).

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved the minutes from the June 30, 2021 meeting. They discussed ongoing basement water infiltration, attributing it to surface water and grading issues, and planned further work on the swale and regrading. The committee also noted Eversource's claim that they never received the solar array connection application, and scheduled a walk-through for July 20 and a next meeting for July 28.

• Approved the minutes of the June 30, 2021 meeting by roll call vote.
• Discussed reducing basement water infiltration by 50% through grading work, with plans to expand swale and regrade.
• Noted Eversource's claim of not receiving the solar array connection application, with submission required by the installer.
• Scheduled a walk-through for July 20 at 1:00 and a next meeting for July 28 at 4:00.

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee Equality & Diversity Sub-committee is meeting to approve the June 22, 2021 minutes. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding next steps for the sub-committee.

• Approval of June 22, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of next steps

Conservation Commission

The commission will consider several requests regarding land use and wetland impacts. Topics include a 7-lot residential subdivision on Bakerville Road and pavement removal at East Beach for park amenities. The meeting also includes hearings on unauthorized clearing in buffer zones.

• Proposed 7-lot residential subdivision off Bakerville Road
• Removal of pavement at East Beach for a clamshell picnic area
• Sand nourishment project at 7 Rockland Farm
• Rebuilding a portion of a barn at 153 Gulf Road
• Unauthorized clearing reports on Gulf Road

Dartmouth High School Alumni Association

The provided document is a boilerplate notice for an open meeting. It does not list any specific agenda items, topics, or decisions for discussion.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review invoices and correspondence. The meeting includes project reviews and updates on the Town Pound, Russells Mills Land Conservation, and Mendes-Monteiro projects. The committee will also discuss the Historic Building Inventory Update.

• Project Review
• Town Pound update
• Russells Mills Land Conservation update
• Mendes-Monteiro update
• Historic Building Inventory Update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for a cannabis cultivation facility on State Road and a Mobil gas station. The agenda also includes land use amendments and street acceptances for The Enclave at the Reservoir.

• Site Plan Review: Apotho Therapeutics cannabis facility at 757 State Road
• Site Plan Review: Mobil Gas Station at 155 Faunce Corner Mall Road
• Notice of Intent to convert 179 Jordan Road for residential use
• Street acceptances for Ivy Street, Sunflower Drive, and Magnolia Lane
• Site Plan Review: American Pump & Well at 1 Commerce Way

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to recommend that the Select Board exercise its right of first refusal to purchase the Chapter 61A agricultural land at 179 Jordan Road, aiming to preserve it as green space. The board also approved a buffer plan for 7 Sabrina's Way, requiring 6-8 foot Dark American trees and fences, and continued several site plan reviews, including for a cannabis facility and a gas station drive-through.

• Recommended right of first refusal for 179 Jordan Road to the Select Board (4-0).
• Approved buffer plan for 7 Sabrina's Way: 6-8 foot Dark American trees, 8-foot temporary fence, 6-foot permanent fence (4-0).
• Continued site plan review for American Well and Pump to August 9, 2021 (4-0).
• Authorized Planning Director to clarify details and sign documents for seawall repair at 2 Cottage Street (4-0).
• Continued site plan review for Apotho Therapeutics cannabis facility to next meeting (4-0).
• Continued site plan review for Mobil Gas Station drive-through to next meeting (4-0).
• Recommended street acceptance for Ivy Street, Sunflower Drive, and Magnolia Lane to Select Board (4-0).
• Approved minutes of June 21 and June 30, 2021 meetings (4-0 and 3-0-1).

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a meeting with a single agenda item: reviewing executive session minutes. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of executive session minutes from July 12, 2021

Select Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific business items are scheduled for public discussion. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

The Select Board approved a new contract for the Police Chief with a 2.5% annual increase over three years, raising the salary from $175,836.00 to $180,232.78, and a 35% sick time buy back. The board also approved new contracts for the Deputy Chiefs with a base salary of $120,550.00 plus education incentives (25% for Deputy Chief Vincent, 20% for Deputy Chief Storey). Both votes were 4-1, with Selectman John Haran dissenting on the chief's contract and Selectman Frank Gracie dissenting on the deputy chiefs' contracts.

• Approved Police Chief contract with 2.5% increase over 3 years, salary to $180,232.78, and 35% sick time buy back (4-1, Haran against).
• Rejected a prior motion to approve the chief's contract with a 20% sick time buy back (motion failed).
• Approved Deputy Chiefs' contracts with base salary of $120,550.00 plus education incentives (4-1, Gracie against).

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct strategy sessions regarding contracts for the Police Chief and Deputy Chiefs. The board also plans to discuss potential litigation related to Bliss Corner solid waste disposal.

• Contract negotiations for Police Chief and Deputy Chiefs
• Strategy discussion regarding Bliss Corner solid waste and release site litigation
• Appointment of Brian Sansoucy as a special municipal employee
• Appointment of Susan Wareing to the Council on Aging
• Approval of June 7 and June 21, 2021, minutes

The Select Board approved a three-year contract for Police Chief Brian Levesque with a 2.5% salary increase and a sick time buyback increase from 20% to 35%, bringing his salary to $180,232.78, in a 4-1 vote with John Haran opposed. The board also approved new contracts for the Deputy Police Chiefs with a base salary of $120,550 and education incentives, in a 4-1 vote with Frank Gracie opposed. Other actions included establishing a Municipal Broadband Network Advisory Committee, adopting a Selectboard Code of Conduct, and making several appointments.

• Approved Police Chief contract with 2.5% raise and 35% sick buyback (4-1)
• Approved Deputy Police Chiefs' contracts with $120,550 base salary and education incentives (4-1)
• Established Municipal Broadband Network Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Selectboard Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Appointed George Sansoucy as Special Municipal Employee (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Wareing to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Lake as Hearing Officer (unanimous)
• Approved warrant and one-day event for Russells Mills Engine Company (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will discuss construction and budget updates. The agenda also includes reviewing outstanding items and potential project close-out.

• Approval of May 26, 2021 minutes
• Construction/Budget update and discussion
• Review of outstanding items
• Project close-out

The Library Building Committee approved the minutes from the May 26, 2021 meeting. Members discussed ongoing construction issues, including an electric meter dispute with Eversource, drainage improvements, and landscaping concerns. No major decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Board of Health

The Dartmouth Board of Health is reviewing applications for subsurface sewage disposal construction permits and an environmental site assessment at 644 Russells Mills Rd. The board will also review beach testing results from June 2021 and approve various bills payable.

• Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, 644 Russells Mills Rd
• Sewage disposal permit for 760 Collins Corner Rd involving groundwater separation reduction
• Beach testing results for June 15 and June 22, 2021
• Approval of bills payable including $3,600 to Relavent and $3,150 to Billy Viveiros Backhoe Service

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors is holding a meeting on June 29, 2021, but no agenda has been made available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for details.

• No agenda published for the meeting

The Board of Assessors approved the June 16 meeting minutes and paid a $3,300 bill to Paul Bergman for professional services. They voted to return $44,494.93 from Fire District 1 and $30,267.79 from Fire District 2 overlay balances. After an executive session, they granted a one-year, one-time abatement for Boat Abatement Application #1.

• Approved meeting minutes of June 16, 2021 (2-0 vote)
• Paid $3,300 to Paul Bergman for professional and technical services
• Turned back $44,494.93 from Prior Year Fire District 1 Overlay Balances
• Turned back $30,267.79 from Prior Year Fire District 2 Overlay Balances
• Granted a one-year, one-time abatement for Boat Abatement Application #1

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will review the Superintendent’s Evaluation Presentation and discuss a proposed food service position. The committee will also consider meeting dates for July through September 2021.

• Superintendent’s Evaluation Presentation
• Discussion of Proposed Food Service Position
• Proposed School Committee Meeting Dates (July–September 2021)
• Authorization to Release Executive Session Minutes from 2015 and 2016
• Approval of June 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Dartmouth School Committee unanimously approved creating a new school nutrition operations supervisor position to support the part-time director and plan for succession. The committee also authorized releasing certain 2015-2016 executive session minutes and set meeting dates through September, with July moved to the 26th.

• Approved creating a new food service position (school nutrition operations supervisor), 5-0.
• Authorized release of listed 2015 and 2016 executive session minutes, 5-0.
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of June 7, 2021, 5-0.
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of June 7, 2021, held until matters conclude, 5-0.
• Agreed to meet for a working session in August or September to discuss the coming year's agenda.
• Set meeting dates: July 26, August 23 (5:00 p.m.), September 13 and 27 (6:30 p.m.).
• Adjourned from open session at 6:05 p.m., 5-0.

Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee

The Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee will hold a caucus via Zoom on June 26, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to choose delegates and alternates for the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention scheduled for September 25, 2021.

• Selection of delegates and alternates for the September 25, 2021, state convention

Conservation Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding construction and land modifications in wetland buffer zones. Proposed items include a garage at 1 Commerce Way, a drive-thru lane at 155 Faunce Corner Road, and a sand nourishment project at 7 Rockland Farm.

• Public hearing for garage and office construction at 1 Commerce Way
• Public hearing for drive-thru lane addition at 155 Faunce Corner Road
• Public hearing for sand nourishment project at 7 Rockland Farm
• Request for determination regarding parking lot repaving at 368-370 Faunce Corner Road
• $1,000 payment to Gus Raposa for drainage review

Youth Commission

The Dartmouth Youth Commission met on June 23, 2021. The agenda included a discussion regarding "YouthVote" and a mention of the Community Garden.

• Discussion regarding "YouthVote"
• Community Garden

Board of Appeals

The Dartmouth Board of Appeals is holding a meeting on June 23, 2021, with a revised agenda and meeting materials. The agenda appears to be procedural, listing only the agenda and materials without specific items.

• Revised agenda document posted
• Original agenda document posted
• Meeting materials included

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a 10'x23' pool house with a kitchen and bathroom at 56 Fenton Street. The board continued the use variance request for a marijuana retail facility at 747 State Road to July 21, 2021, to allow for further review of traffic and other concerns. The board also approved the administrative and hearing minutes from June 9, 2021, and deferred the election of officers to the next meeting.

• Approved Special Permit Case 2021-10 for a 10'x23' pool house at 56 Fenton Street.
• Continued Use Variance Case 2021-09 for a marijuana retail facility at 747 State Road to July 21, 2021.
• Approved the administrative minutes of June 9, 2021 as written.
• Approved the hearing minutes for Special Permit Case 2021-03 (1 Redwood Street) and Special Permit Case 2021-08 (10 Pokanoket Lane).
• Deferred the election of officers to July 21, 2021, due to a missing voting member.

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee's Equality & Diversity Sub-committee is meeting remotely. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from May 4 and May 25, 2021 sessions and presentations regarding research about Native American mascots.

• Approval of May 4, 2021 and May 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentations on research about Native American mascots

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The commission will discuss updates to the Marina Feasibility Study and process related invoices. Members will also review the Harbor Management Plan implementation report and progress at Dias Landing regarding CZM grants and line painting. Additionally, the meeting will address seasonal staffing and clerical positions.

• Marina Feasibility Study updates and invoice processing
• Harbor Management Plan implementation group report
• Dias Landing CZM grant and line painting
• Seasonal staffing and clerical position requests

Conservation Commission

The commission will review requests for a solar array at 22 Robin Drive and a deck at 105 William Street. Public hearings are scheduled for construction on Arnold Street and a drive-thru lane at 155 Faunce Corner Road. Some projects, including those on Commerce Way and Rockland Farm Road, have requested delays.

• Solar array request at 22 Robin Drive
• Deck construction request at 105 William Street
• Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling on Arnold Street
• Drive-thru lane modification at 155 Faunce Corner Road
• $77.44 bill for an office whiteboard

Planning Board

The Dartmouth Planning Board will meet remotely on June 21, 2021, to conduct several land use reviews. The agenda includes a site plan review for a tradesman facility and notices regarding residential conversions and landscape buffers. The board will also hold an executive session for the Planning Director's performance evaluation.

• Site Plan Review: #1 Commerce Way - American Pump & Well Tradesman Facility
• Request for Surety Extension: Lichen Lane Subdivision
• Landscape Buffer review: 7 Sabrina’s Way / 47 Alice Street
• Notice of Intent to Sell and Convert for Residential Use: 179 Jordan Road
• Chapter 91 Amendment to Water Dependent Residential Use: 568 Potomska Road

The Dartmouth Planning Board approved a $12,945.75 surety release for the Lichen Lane subdivision, leaving $11,547.90 to finish the project. They also approved payments to SRPEDD ($15,276.21) and WB Mason, and authorized the Planning Director to approve invoices up to $750 without further board approval. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including a site plan review for American Well and Pump, a buffer zone dispute at 7 Sabrina's Way, an ANR plan at 11 Red Maple Run, and a Chapter 61A property at 179 Jordan Road. The board also authorized a standard letter for a Chapter 91 float addition at 568 Potomska Road.

• Approved a continuance for the site plan review of American Well and Pump at 1 Commerce Way to the next meeting.
• Approved a surety release of $12,945.75 for the Lichen Lane subdivision, with $11,547.90 remaining.
• Approved a continuance to July 12, 2021 for the buffer zone issue at 7 Sabrina's Way / 47 Alice Street.
• Approved a continuance to July 12, 2021 for the ANR plan at 11 Red Maple Run.
• Approved a continuance for the Chapter 61A property at 179 Jordan Road.
• Authorized the Planning Director to issue a standard letter for the Chapter 91 float addition at 568 Potomska Road.
• Approved payment of $15,276.21 to SRPEDD for Master Plan work.
• Approved payment to WB Mason and authorized the Planning Director to approve invoices up to $750.00 without further board approval.

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the Director of Development contract and the reestablishment of the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee. The meeting also includes one-day event permits and several board and committee appointments.

• Director of Development contract discussion
• Reestablishment of Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee
• One-day event permits for Dartmouth Cultural Center, Farm and Coast Market, and Thirsty Whale
• Appointments to Conservation Commission, DCTV, and Police Station Use Review Committee
• Discussion on Board and Committee Member Stipend Committee

The Select Board held an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Director of Development position. The board reviewed a counter offer from Cody Haddad requesting 15%, 5%, and 5% raises over three years, but voted to stick with the original proposal of 8%, 5%, and 5%. The contract will be brought to a regular session for approval. The board also approved executive session minutes from May 10, 13, and 24, 2021.

• Rejected counter offer for Director of Development contract (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep original contract proposal with 8%, 5%, 5% raises (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes for May 10, 13, 24, 2021 (unanimous)

Select Board

This Select Board meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting date and body; residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Select Board voted 4-1 to appoint Cody Haddad as Director of Development for Fiscal Year 2022-2024, with a salary increase of 8% the first year and 5% in each of the following two years; Selectman John Haran voted against, citing the percentage increase as too much. The board also approved the warrant, several one-day event permits, the appointment of Peter Chase as Interim Director of Media, and the reestablishment of the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee.

• Approved the warrant unanimously.
• Approved a one-day event for Dartmouth Cultural Center unanimously.
• Approved a one-day event for Farm and Coast Market with an amended date of June 29, 2021, subject to department approvals.
• Appointed Peter Chase as Interim Director of Media unanimously.
• Approved the reestablishment of the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee and appointed Selectman John Haran as the board's representative.
• Created a five-member committee of registered voters to study board and committee member stipends.
• Appointed Cody Haddad as Director of Development for FY2022-2024 with a 4-1 vote (Haran against).
• Approved board and committee appointments for DCTV (James Thompson), Police Station Use Review Committee (Susan Crosby), and Conservation Commission (Joseph Burke).

Veterans Advisory Board

The provided agenda is sparse and contains illegible text. It serves as a notice for a Veterans Advisory Board meeting on June 16, 2021, specifically mentioning Memorial Day 2021.

• Discussion of Memorial Day 2021

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from May and June 2021 and process bill payments. The agenda includes a discussion with the Finance Director regarding office operations. An executive session is scheduled to discuss abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of May 20, June 3, and June 10 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion with Finance Director regarding office operations
• Executive session for abatements and exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved minutes from three prior meetings and paid a $580 course registration fee to MAAO. In executive session, the board hired Richard Gonsalves as an Assistant Assessor for the 2022 re-evaluation and signed his contract. The board also discussed office operations, directed Joe Roche to perform necessary duties and keep a log, and voted to close the office to the public on two Friday afternoons due to staffing shortages.

• Approved meeting minutes of May 20, June 3, and June 10, 2021
• Paid MAAO course registration fee of $580.00
• Hired Richard Gonsalves as Assistant Assessor for 2022 re-evaluation and signed his contract
• Directed Joe Roche to perform necessary office functions and keep a written log of work beyond his job description
• Voted to close office to public on June 18 and June 25 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. due to staffing shortages

Youth Commission

The June 16, 2021, meeting of the Dartmouth Youth Commission includes approving previous meeting minutes and discussing a youth parade. The agenda also provides for public and community comments.

• Approval of last meeting minutes
• Discussion of youth parade

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to review recent warrants and minutes. The committee will also discuss health insurance premiums for surviving spouses of retirees and pollution liability insurance. Agenda items include awarding a lease in Freetown and approving upcoming service contracts.

• Award lease of 74 Quanapoag Rd., Freetown, MA
• Award contract for compactor rebuild
• Adoption of health insurance premium rules for surviving spouses
• Approval of FY 2022 engineering and legal services contracts
• Carry forward funds for excavator and compactor rebuild

The District Committee voted unanimously to adopt MGL c.32b s.9d, allowing it to subsidize health insurance premiums for surviving spouses of retirees, and to continue the same subsidy the retiree received before death. It also approved several contracts and fund carryovers, including a $388,758 compactor rebuild and a $51,905 pollution liability insurance policy.

• Adopted MGL c.32b s.9d to subsidize surviving spouse health insurance (5-0)
• Approved continuing retiree health subsidy for surviving spouses (5-0)
• Awarded 3-year pollution liability insurance to Berkeley Environmental for $51,905 (5-0)
• Awarded Juneteenth as floating holiday for 2021, usable Sept 8–Nov 1 (5-0)
• Awarded compactor rebuild contract to Southworth-Milton Inc. for $388,758 (5-0)
• Authorized rebid of 74 Quanapoag Rd. lease and check with Inspector General (5-0)
• Carried forward $175,000 for JCB excavator purchase to FY 2022 (5-0)
• Carried forward $388,758 for compactor rebuild to FY 2022 (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review Articles 5 and 6 for grammar, consistency, and format. The committee will also discuss community participation programs in other communities and updates to the Historical Commission Charter Section.

• Review of Article 5 for grammar and consistency
• Review of Article 6 for grammar and consistency
• Update on community participation programs in other communities
• Historical Commission Charter Section update
• Approval of April 28, 2021 minutes

Agricultural Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and refers to an attached sheet for discussion topics that was not included in the text.

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The board will discuss expanding local preferences for the Section 8 Program and review several housing policies. Members will also receive updates on a DMH project with a non-profit and an agency reopening plan. The meeting includes votes to accept May 2021 financial records and previous meeting minutes.

• Expansion of Local Preferences for Section 8 Program
• Review of policies for laundry room use, lockouts, and lost keys
• Update on DMH project with a non-profit
• Vote to accept May 2021 check registers for Revolving & Veterans funds
• Civil Rights Certification — 5 Year Plan

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review invoices and correspondence. The meeting includes a project update on Russells Mill Land Conservation and a review of eligibility applications.

• Russells Mill Land Conservation project update
• Review of eligibility applications
• Review of invoices and correspondence

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve minutes from May 20 and June 3, 2021, and process bill payments. The meeting includes a discussion with the Finance Director regarding office operations. An executive session will be held to discuss abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of May 20 and June 3, 2021 minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion with Finance Director regarding office operations
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions

Board of Appeals

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting minutes, indicating no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved Special Permit Case 2021-08 for 10 Pokanoket Lane. The board also continued Variance Case 2021-03 for 1 Redwood Street to September 22, 2021. Administrative and hearing minutes from May 19, 2021 were approved unanimously. Election of officers was postponed to June 23, 2021.

• Approved Special Permit Case 2021-08 (10 Pokanoket Lane)
• Continued Variance Case 2021-03 (1 Redwood Street) to September 22, 2021
• Approved Administrative Minutes of May 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Variance Case 2021-06 (562 Reed Road) (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Special Permit Case 2021-07 (562 Reed Road) (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Minutes for Variance Case 2021-08 (10 Pokanoket Lane) (unanimous)
• Postponed Election of Officers to June 23, 2021

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The committee will consider adopting the 2021/22 Student Handbook and Policy BEDH regarding public comments. Members also plan to appoint a Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. In executive session, the committee will discuss bargaining strategies for teachers' and Teamsters unions.

• Adoption of 2021/22 Student Handbook
• Second reading of Policy BEDH regarding public comments
• Appointment of Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer
• Strategy discussion for teachers' union collective bargaining
• Strategy discussion for Teamsters Union Local #59 negotiations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a Zoning Board of Appeals application for an adult-use marijuana establishment at 747 State Road. The meeting also includes the appointment of Arielle Enos as Health and Sanitary Inspector and discussions regarding COVID-19. Additionally, the board will address sewage disposal permits and animal permit renewals.

• Review of marijuana retail application at 747 State Road
• Appointment of Arielle Enos as Health and Sanitary Inspector
• Waiver request for sewage disposal at 492 Collins Corner Road
• Action on rooster permit at 95 Chase Road
• Approval of bills payable including a $700 invoice

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review minutes, invoices, and correspondence. The meeting includes project updates and a review of eligibility applications.

• Mendes-Monteiro House project update
• Russell’s Mills Land Conservation project update
• Town Pound project update
• Eligibility Application review
• Historic Building Inventory update

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss the reopening of library buildings and provide an update on a library construction project. The meeting also covers electric vehicle charging stations and staffing changes.

• Update on library construction project
• Discussion of library buildings reopening
• Purchase of outdoor furniture for Branch
• Change a vacated 25 hour position to 35 hours
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Branch update

The Board of Library Trustees approved the Library Director's evaluation and sent it to Town Administrator Shawn Macinnes. They also approved several operational changes, including increasing a vacant 25-hour position to 35 hours, purchasing outdoor furniture for the North Branch, and moving to in-person meetings starting in August. All votes were unanimous except the furniture purchase, which passed 5-1.

• Approved Director's evaluation and sent to Town Administrator (6-0)
• Approved changing vacant 25-hour position to 35 hours (6-0)
• Approved up to $3,000 from State Aid for North Branch patio furniture (5-1)
• Approved moving Trustee meetings to in-person starting August (6-0)
• Approved Trustee calendar with Director evaluation moved to April/May (6-0)
• Approved May 2021 financial report (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11 meeting (6-0)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The committee will discuss vendor and payroll warrants during the meeting. The agenda also includes updates on coronavirus, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and station renovations. Approval of the May 12, 2021, meeting minutes is also scheduled.

• Vendor Warrant
• Payroll Warrant
• Station renovation update
• Approval of May 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Equipment and building maintenance updates

School Committee

The committee will review a presentation on the Superintendent’s evaluation and handle FY22 end-of-year authorizations. The agenda also includes a request to lease classroom space and an executive session for a grievance hearing.

• Superintendent’s evaluation presentation
• FY22 End of Year Authorization
• Request for permission to lease classroom space for FY22
• Level III Grievance Hearing filed by the Dartmouth Educators Association

The Dartmouth School Committee approved a FY22 lease request from SMEC for classroom space at Dartmouth High and Quinn Elementary (4-0, one abstention), authorized FY21 end-of-year budget transfers (5-0), and approved two summer athletic programs. The committee also received a mid-cycle superintendent evaluation presentation and recognized 16 retirees.

• Approved SMEC FY22 classroom lease at DHS and Quinn Elementary (4-0, Nunes abstained)
• Authorized FY21 budget transfers per Policy DBJ (5-0)
• Approved Dig Green Volleyball camp Aug 16-20 at DHS (5-0)
• Approved summer strength and conditioning program with Infinite Fitness (5-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of May 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of May 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for grievance hearing and litigation update (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding the Penelope Lane four-lot subdivision on Chase Road. The board will also conduct site plan reviews for two locations on Commerce Way and consider several plan endorsements.

• Continued Public Hearing for 'Penelope Lane' 4-lot subdivision (Chase Road)
• Site Plan Review: #2 Commerce Way (Office & Appliance Warehouse)
• Site Plan Review: #1 Commerce Way (Tradesman Facility, Garage, & Office)
• Certification of ANR Plan for 360 Lucy Little Road
• Endorsement of ANR Plan for 260 Duane Ave & 3 Cross Road

The Dartmouth Planning Board approved the withdrawal of the Penelope Lane subdivision request without prejudice, approved site plan reviews for #2 Commerce Way and #1 Commerce Way (with a continuance for the latter), and endorsed two ANR plans. All votes were unanimous 5-0. The board also approved minutes, filed correspondence, and handled administrative items.

• Approved withdrawal of Penelope Lane subdivision request without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for #2 Commerce Way office/warehouse with administrative oversight (5-0)
• Continued Site Plan Review for #1 Commerce Way to June 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved recording of previously endorsed ANR plan at 360 Lucy Little Road (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan at 260 Duane Ave & 3 Cross Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence (5-0)
• Approved administrative handling of stone wall maintenance at 353 Gulf Road (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review various committee appointments and business licenses. Agenda items include an engineering consulting contract for the DPW and updates on the Natural Gas Grant Program. The board will also address energy efficiency upgrades and a historic preservation request.

• Opioid Class Action Lawsuit Representation Contract
• DPW Professional Engineering Consulting Contract
• Common Victualler license for Scuttlebutt Coffee Company
• Historic Preservation Restriction Request for CPC Town Pound
• Appointment of Special Police Officer Wong

The Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approved two line-item transfers totaling $65,476 to debt service, hired Motley Rice LLC to represent the town in opioid litigation, and approved a temporary contract for professional engineering services at $82.23/hour. The board also approved numerous board and committee appointments, a historic preservation restriction on the Town Pound, and several licenses.

• Approved $55,000 transfer from Unemployment Expense to Debt Service (5-0)
• Approved $10,476 transfer from Professional Salary to Debt Service (5-0)
• Hired Motley Rice LLC for opioid litigation representation (5-0)
• Approved temporary DPW professional engineering contract at $82.23/hour (5-0)
• Approved historic preservation restriction on Town Pound (5-0)
• Approved all board and committee reappointments (5-0)
• Approved Davoll's change of manager (5-0)
• Approved one-day licenses for Holy Ghost Grounds and DNRT (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a meeting to process bill payments and address new business. The board will also enter an executive session to review submitted abatements and exemptions.

• Payment of bills
• Review of abatements and exemptions in executive session

The Board of Assessors granted abatement application #56 and MVE abatement applications #1, 2, 3, and 4, all by unanimous votes. The Board also authorized Joe Roche to sign for office expenses up to $100.00. No bills were submitted for payment. The Board discussed bringing Richard Gonsalves on as a consultant for the Re-Val, pending review of his contract by Town Legal Counsel.

• Granted abatement application #56 (unanimous)
• Granted MVE abatement applications #1, 2, 3, and 4 (unanimous)
• Authorized Joe Roche to sign for office expenses up to $100.00
• Discussed hiring Richard Gonsalves as consultant for Re-Val, pending legal review

Youth Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of past meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding community concerns and youth programs.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Community concerns
• Youth programs

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will deliberate on the FY 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and warrant articles. The committee will also review line item transfers for unemployment compensation and the personnel department.

• FY 2022 operating and capital budget discussion
• Line item transfer for unemployment compensation
• Line item transfer for the personnel department

The Finance Committee approved two line item transfers totaling $65,476, both funded from Debt Service (Interest on Debt). The first transfer of $55,000 covers unemployment compensation costs for May and June 2021, and the second of $10,476 covers a salary increase for the Personnel Administrator. Both motions passed unanimously 6-0-0. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 and was brief, held prior to Spring Town Meeting.

• Approved $55,000 transfer to Unemployment Expense from Debt Service (6-0)
• Approved $10,476 transfer to Professional Salary for Personnel Department from Debt Service (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn at end of Town Meeting (6-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will review minutes from April 21, 2021, and hold a discussion regarding construction and budget updates. The meeting also includes reviews of outstanding old business and potential project close-out.

• Construction/Budget Update and Discussion

The Library Building Committee met virtually and approved the minutes from the April 21, 2021 meeting. Members discussed a property walk-through, noting that some trees will be replaced and that the irrigation system requires annual battery checks. No major decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Veterans Advisory Board

The provided notice for the Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board meeting on May 25, 2021, contains illegible text in the list of topics. No specific decisions or discussion items can be identified from this document.

The Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 22, 2021 meeting and confirmed a quorum. The board discussed upcoming events, including the Memorial Day parade and a 9/11 anniversary event, and noted the completion of Operation Thank You. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved minutes of 22 April 2021
• Confirmed quorum for the meeting
• Memorial Day parade confirmed as a go
• VSO to serve as parade coordinator
• Chair and VSO to discuss memorial upkeep with Select Board

School Committee

The Equality & Diversity Sub-committee will meet remotely to discuss diversity in the curriculum. The meeting includes a review of the committee's charge and continued discussion regarding setting committee priorities.

• Presentation on diversity in the curriculum
• Review of the Committee charge
• Discussion regarding setting Committee priorities

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Commission will review the draft of the UHI Marina Feasibility Study. The meeting includes reports on Harbor Management Plan implementation and permit renewal processes. Members will also address seasonal staffing and various ongoing harbor tasks.

• UHI - Marina Feasibility Study discussion
• Harbor Management Plan implementation report
• Permit renewal payment reporting and billing issues
• Seasonal staffing and clerical position requests
• SNEP watershed grant and CZM grant tasks

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Dartmouth Housing Authority will discuss applying for MassWorks Grant money through the agency. The board will also consider voting to enter into contracts with StoneSoup and Catalyst Architect for grant-related work.

• Discussion regarding applying for MassWorks Grant money
• Vote to enter into contract w/StoneSoup and Catalyst Architect for Grant work

The Dartmouth Housing Authority voted unanimously to support a MassWorks grant application for site and infrastructure work at the Mendes-Monteiro House property. The board also approved contracts with Stone Soup and Catalyst Architects to prepare the application and submitted a letter of support. All votes were unanimous.

• Supported MassWorks grant application (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Stone Soup and Catalyst for application work (unanimous)
• Submitted letter of support for grant application (unanimous)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will discuss updates on solid waste planning, disposal agreements, and COVID-19. The agenda also includes amending the FY 2021 budget and extending existing contracts for FY 2022.

• Amendment to FY 2021 Budget
• FY 2022 extension of existing contracts
• Solid Waste Planning Services update
• Ratification of April 30, 2021 warrant
• Commercial and Municipal Disposal Agreements update

The committee voted 4-0 to require all new employees hired through December 31, 2021, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It also authorized the executive director to sign waste disposal agreements with three commercial haulers and approved several contract extensions into FY 2022. A $14,000 budget transfer was approved, and the committee agreed to make a memorial donation not exceeding $500 for a former executive director.

• Approved motion requiring COVID-19 vaccination for new hires through Dec 31, 2021 (4-0)
• Authorized signing waste disposal agreements with ABC Disposal, Cleanway Disposal, and Frade's Disposal (4-0)
• Approved one-year extension of Best Security services contract to June 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved two-year extension of Civil and Environmental Consultants contract to June 30, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved one-year renewals for New Bedford Waste Services, G. Lopes, K.R. Rezendes, and L.B Corp. dba Tiverton Materials (4-0)
• Approved $14,000 transfer from Environmental Contingency to Benefits budget (4-0)
• Approved memorial donation up to $500 for former executive director Virginia Valiela (4-0)
• Ratified April 30, 2021 warrant (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a continued public hearing regarding the Penelope Lane 4-lot subdivision on Chase Road. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for two properties on Commerce Way and a preliminary subdivision plan for Windsong Acres.

• Public hearing for Penelope Lane 4-lot subdivision
• Site plan review for #2 Commerce Way office and warehouse
• Site plan review for #1 Commerce Way tradesman facility and garage
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Windsong Acres
• Endorsement of ANR plans for Old Fall River Road and Rock O’ Dundee Road

The Dartmouth Planning Board voted 5-0 to continue three public hearings to June 7, 2021: the Penelope Lane subdivision (withdrawal without prejudice pending), the #2 Commerce Way site plan, and the #1 Commerce Way site plan. The board also approved two ANR plans (North Side Old Fall River Road and 704 Rock O' Dundee Road) and a withdrawal without prejudice for the 704 Rock O' Dundee Road ANR. All votes were unanimous.

• Continued Penelope Lane subdivision hearing to June 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued #2 Commerce Way site plan review to June 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued #1 Commerce Way site plan review to June 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan for North Side Old Fall River Road (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for 704 Rock O' Dundee Road ANR (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed ZBA reviews/decisions/legal ads (5-0)

Select Board

This Select Board meeting has no agenda available. The only listed item states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Dartmouth Select Board held an executive session on May 24, 2021, to discuss contract negotiations for non-union personnel. They approved a three-year salary increase for Director of Development Cody Haddad (8% in year one, 5% in years two and three) and a 2.5% annual increase for Personnel Director Melissa Medeiros, both by a 4-1 vote with John Haran dissenting. Police Chief and Deputy Chiefs contracts were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved salary increase for Director of Development Cody Haddad: 8% year one, 5% years two and three (4-1, Haran against)
• Approved salary increase for Personnel Director Melissa Medeiros: 2.5% each year for three years (4-1, Haran against)
• Deferred Police Chief and Deputy Chiefs contract negotiations to a future meeting

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Dartmouth Select Board meeting on May 24, 2021. The agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

The Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approved a conservation restriction on a 24-acre property near Russells Mills Village, a one-day beer and wine license for the Dartmouth Cultural Center, and a COVID-19 Month of Remembrance proclamation for June 2021. They also approved a temporary mural on Town Hall and discussed but did not vote on a historic preservation restriction for the Town Pound. The board voted to adjourn after handling routine items.

• Approved warrant totaling $1,075,945.51 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day beer and wine license for Dartmouth Cultural Center, May 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved conservation restriction on 24-acre property near Russells Mills Village (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 Month of Remembrance proclamation for June 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved artist Tom Bob's mural on Town Hall for 6 months (unanimous)
• Tabled historic preservation restriction on Town Pound pending Town Counsel opinion

Animal Control

A Dog Hearing Officer will conduct a hearing regarding a complaint filed under Chapter 140 section 157. The matter involves allegations of vicious dogs, nuisance, or barking disturbances involving a dog named "Bear".

• Hearing regarding dog complaint (vicious dogs, nuisance, or barking) at 928 Dartmouthwoods

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve the May 6, 2021 meeting minutes and process bill payments. The agenda includes the turnover of FY 2020 Overlay Funds. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss specific abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Turnover of FY 2020 Overlay Funds
• Executive session regarding abatements and exemptions

The Board of Assessors approved the May 6 minutes, released $100,000 from the FY2020 Overlay balance, and signed Motor Vehicle Commitment #2. They also granted three abatements and denied two others after an executive session. No bills were submitted for payment.

• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Released $100,000 from FY2020 Overlay balance (2-0)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Commitment #2
• Granted abatements #48, #49, and #56
• Denied abatements #45 and #46

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider permit applications for a dog daycare facility and plumbing upgrades to an accessory structure. The board will also review minutes from May 5, 2021, and consider a timeline extension for a previous use variance.

• Variance for setback relief at 562 Reed Road to build a 45’x 80’ dog daycare
• Special permit for lot coverage relief at 562 Reed Road for a dog daycare
• Special permit for plumbing installation in an accessory structure at 10 Pokanoket
• Six-month extension request for Use Variance Case 2020-05

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a six-month extension for Use Variance Case 2020-05, which was set to expire June 15, 2021, due to a change in tenants. The board also approved a variance and special permit for a dog daycare building at 562 Reed Road, and continued a special permit case for 10 Pokanoket Lane to June 9, 2021.

• Approved six-month extension for Use Variance Case 2020-05 (unanimous)
• Approved Variance Case 2021-06 for setback relief at 562 Reed Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit Case 2021-07 for lot coverage relief at 562 Reed Road (unanimous)
• Continued Special Permit Case 2021-08 for 10 Pokanoket Lane to June 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of May 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for cases 2021-04 through 2021-07 (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks & Recreation will discuss summer staffing issues and a field request. The meeting also includes the status of the concert series and approval for an Apponagansett Park seawall grant.

• Apponagansett Park Seawall Grant Approval
• DRPT Field Request
• Summer Staffing Issues
• Concert Series Status

The Board voted 5-0 to support a grant application to restore the seawall at Apponagansett Park & Dias Landing, with design options to be presented later. It denied a request to waive pavilion and field fees at Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails for a non-profit, and denied a softball league's request to install an equipment shed at Jones Park. The Board also approved the April 19 minutes and moved to executive session to review the Director's self-evaluation.

• Approved April 19, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Denied fee waiver for non-profit pavilion/field use at DRPT
• Supported seawall grant application for Apponagansett Park & Dias Landing (5-0)
• Denied equipment shed installation at Jones Park (5-0)
• Re-instated Summer Concert Series with no patron limit
• Approved overtime pay for Recreation Coordinator for concerts, paid weekly
• Adjourned to executive session to review Director's self-evaluation (5-0)

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will discuss a name proposal for the Dartmouth High School basketball court. The meeting also includes reviews of summer arts camps and food concession requests for the football season. An executive session is scheduled to provide an update on negotiations with union personnel.

• Name proposal for the Dartmouth High School basketball court
• Request for DHS Marching Band and Color Guard to operate food concessions at Dartmouth Living Memorial Stadium
• Update on negotiations with union personnel

The Dartmouth School Committee unanimously reappointed Dr. Cynthia Marland as Dartmouth's representative to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee. The Committee also approved the 2021 Summer Arts Camp and a food concession request for the DHS Marching Band, and agreed to update its naming policy before considering a proposal to name the high school basketball court after Steve Gaspar.

• Reappointed Dr. Cynthia Marland to GNBRVTHS School Committee (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Summer Arts Camp (5-0)
• Approved DHS Marching Band food concession at stadium (4-0, Nunes abstained)
• Approved Regular and Joint Session Minutes of April 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Agreed to update naming policy before considering basketball court naming

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several requests regarding property changes near wetlands, including septic systems and pool installations. Public hearings are scheduled for construction projects and salt marsh management. The meeting also covers administrative approvals and drainage review expenses.

• Vegetation management along 2,100 feet of Massachusetts Coastal Railroad right-of-way
• Septic system replacement at 392 Slades Corner Road by GBC Properties, LLC
• Installation of an in-ground pool and deck at 620 Smith Neck Road
• A $2,500.00 drainage review for a project at 1 Commerce Way
• Phragmites Management Program for a salt marsh patch at 110 Elm Street

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for Double S Farms 61A. This meeting is held privately to protect the town's negotiating position.

• Consideration of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for Double S Farms 61A

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Special District Meeting will vote on appropriating $16,000 from 'FREE CASH' for a one-time COVID hazard pay stipend. The proposal targets 16 members who met specific work percentage requirements between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

• $16,000 appropriation for COVID hazard pay stipends
• One-time $1,000 payouts for 16 qualifying members

Board of Health

The Board of Health is reviewing subsurface sewage disposal permits, including a waiver request for 392 Slades Corner Road. The meeting includes discussions on residential swimming pool regulations and subdivision applications for Penelope Lane and Windsong Acres. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and department staffing.

• Waiver request for 392 Slades Corner Road regarding wetland separation
• Subdivision application for Penelope Lane
• Preliminary subdivision application for Windsong Acres
• Discussion on Residential Swimming Pool regulations
• Update on Health Department staffing and COVID-19 status

Agricultural Commission

The May 12, 2021, meeting agenda for the Dartmouth Agricultural Commission consists of procedural boilerplate with sparse and illegible handwritten topics.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee will meet to elect new officers and receive an update on the principal position. The agenda also includes votes regarding transportation reimbursement funds and designating equipment as surplus.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Vote to transfer to the Transportation Reimbursement Fund
• Vote to designate equipment as surplus
• Update on the Principal position
• Discussion regarding full return of students

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review April 2021 financial and Director reports. Discussion topics include electric vehicle charging stations, library building reopening, and North Branch issues.

• Update on library construction project
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Branch
• Discussion of Library buildings reopening
• Library Director Evaluation
• Finance Committee concerns regarding North Branch

The Board of Library Trustees approved a new fee schedule for the electric vehicle charging station at the north branch, effective June 1, 2021, as presented by Interim Director of Development Cody Haddad. The board also approved the April financial report, ended the appointment system for library visits, and voted to skip the July meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved EV charging station fee schedule effective June 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved April 2021 financial report (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13 meeting with correction (6-0)
• Approved routine museum pass renewals without full board vote (motion passed)
• Approved no board meeting in July 2021 (6-0)
• Ended appointment requirement for library visits after five weeks

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Board will discuss several housing policies, including laundry room use and lockouts. They are also scheduled to vote on a low bidder for door replacement and approve April 2021 check registers.

• Vote on low bidder for door replacement
• Review of Satellite Dish/Antenna, Lockouts, and Laundry Room policies
• Review of Capitalization and Check Signing policies
• Second review of Common Areas, Community Room Use, and Personnel policies
• Vote to accept April 2021 check registers for Revolving & Veterans funds

The Dartmouth Housing Authority approved a $148,000 contract with NENA Construction for door replacement at Munroe Terrace, accepted several policies, and tabled the April check registers until June. The board also reviewed the executive director's report, including a planned soft reopening of the senior center and hiring of part-time maintenance staff.

• Approved $148,000 door replacement contract with NENA Construction (unanimous)
• Accepted Common Area, Community Room Use, and Personnel policies (unanimous)
• Adopted individual amendments to Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Tabled April 2021 check registers for Revolving and Veterans until June
• Accepted April 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director's Report (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a notice of intent to convert land on Michaum Point Road to residential use. The agenda also includes a request for a surety extension regarding Dartmouth Business Park II and an ANR plan for Commerce Way Lot 3.

• Notice of Intent to Convert to Residential Use at Michaum Point Road
• Request for Surety Extension for Dartmouth Business Park II
• Endorsement of Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan for Commerce Way Lot 3

The Dartmouth Planning Board approved two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans: one to convert land at Michaum Point Road from agricultural (Ch. 61A) to residential use, and another to divide a lot on Commerce Way into three parcels. The board also discussed future priorities, including zoning changes, senior housing, and the Master Plan, but took no formal action on those items. Minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved ANR for Ch. 61A conversion at Michaum Point Road (4-0-1, O'Neil recused)
• Approved ANR plan for Commerce Way Lot 3B split into Lots B, C, and D (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged and filed correspondence from Fall River, New Bedford, and Westport (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session regarding potential litigation at the Bliss Corner solid waste site. The open meeting includes a hearing for fuel tank replacement at 831 State Road and several committee appointments. The board will also review the Town Administrator's budget statement.

• Hearing for Colbea/Shell fuel tank replacement at 831 State Road
• Appointment of Elyse Baggen to the Cultural Council
• Solar Therapeutics HCA vote
• Approval of Town Hall digital sign
• Review of Town Administrator budget statement

The Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approved a Host Community Agreement with Solar Therapeutics for the town's first retail marijuana license, and approved the FY2022 warrant with 25 articles, including a 4-1 vote on the budget appropriation. The board also approved fuel tank replacement at 831 State Road, several appointments, and a digital sign for Town Hall.

• Approved Host Community Agreement with Solar Therapeutics for retail marijuana (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 warrant with 25 articles, including budget appropriation (4-1, Haran against)
• Approved fuel tank replacement at 831 State Road (5-0)
• Appointed Elyse Baggen to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Barber to Joint Transportation Planning Group (5-0)
• Appointed Cody Haddad as SRPEDD Commission Member (5-0)
• Appointed Nat Watson to Conservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved Town Hall digital sign (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to void Special Warrant #2 regarding Map 128 Lot 210. The agenda includes executive sessions to review tax abatements and exemptions. The board will also approve meeting minutes from April 2021 and process bill payments.

• Voiding of Special Warrant #2 (Map 128 Lot 210)
• Executive session for tax abatements and exemptions
• Approval of April 15, 2021, and April 22, 2021, meeting minutes
• Payment of bills

The Board of Assessors voted 2-0 to take no action on Special Warrant #2 for Map 128 Lot 210 after the taxpayer paid the bill before the meeting. The Board also entered executive session to discuss abatement applications, approved a $4,660 payment to Paul Bergman for professional services, and approved the April 22, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Voted 2-0 to take no action on Special Warrant #2 for Map 128 Lot 210
• Voted 2-0 to enter executive session for abatement applications
• Voted 2-0 to reconvene open session
• Approved payment of $4,660.00 to Paul Bergman for professional and technical services
• Approved meeting minutes of April 22, 2021 as presented

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and warrant articles. The meeting also includes reports from various department and board liaisons.

• FY 2022 Operating Budget discussion
• FY 2022 Capital Budget discussion
• Warrant Articles review
• Finance Committee Message/Warrant Rationales

The Dartmouth Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of all warrant articles to Town Meeting, including funding for the Solid Waste, Water, Sewer, DCTV, and Waterways Enterprise Funds, and an appropriation to the Stabilization Fund. The committee also reviewed and revised rationale language for each article, and discussed a dissenting opinion from member Janine Simmons regarding the Town Administrator's raise. No articles were denied or tabled.

• Recommended approval of Article 11, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund funding (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 12, Water Department Enterprise Fund funding (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 13, Sewer Department Enterprise Fund funding (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 14, DCTV Enterprise Fund funding (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 15, Waterways Management Enterprise Fund funding (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 17, Stabilization Fund appropriation (8-0)
• Decided to add prefaced comment to dissenting opinion in Article 9 Schedule A rationale

Board of Appeals

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a pool house at 8 John Alden Lane after the applicant revised plans to meet setback requirements, and granted the applicant's request to withdraw the related variance application without prejudice. The board also continued two cases for a proposed dog daycare building at 562 Reed Road to May 19, 2021, to allow the applicant to revise plans addressing setback concerns.

• Approved Special Permit Case 2021-05 for a 16' x 41' pool house at 8 John Alden Lane (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of Variance Case 2021-04 for the same property (unanimous)
• Continued Variance Case 2021-06 for a 45' x 80' dog daycare building at 562 Reed Road to May 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Special Permit Case 2021-07 for the same dog daycare building to May 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative minutes of April 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for cases 2021-03, 2021-04, and 2021-05 from April 21, 2021 (unanimous)

School Committee

The Equality and Diversity Sub-committee of the Dartmouth School Committee is meeting to organize its operations. The agenda includes introductions, a review of the committee's charge, and discussion of future plans.

• Committee organization
• Review of committee charge
• Discussion of committee plans

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will receive progress updates on the Town Pound, Russell’s Garrison, and Dog Park projects. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Housing Rehab Program and the Historic Building Inventory.

• Project updates: Town Pound, Russell’s Garrison, and Dog Park
• Housing Rehab. Program updates
• Historic Building Inventory update
• June & October funding round updates
• Approval of minutes and invoices

The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to endorse expanding the Housing Rehabilitation Program to include home modifications for accessibility. The committee also approved minutes and a $260 legal invoice, and tabled discussion of a preservation restriction on the Town Pound until June.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (6-0-1)
• Approved payment of legal invoice no. 1226 to Anthony Savastano for $260 (6-0-1)
• Endorsed expanding Housing Rehabilitation Program to home modifications (unanimous)
• Tabled Town Pound preservation restriction discussion until June meeting

Conservation Commission

The Dartmouth Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several projects, including a garage and office facility at 1 Commerce Way and a single-family home on Mishaum Point Road. The meeting also includes reviews of field trip reports and discussions regarding the Upper Lake Noquochoke Dam Project.

• Public hearing for a garage and office facility at 1 Commerce Way
• Public hearing for a single-family home on Mishaum Point Road
• Request for kayak launching floats at 307 Smith Neck Road
• Discussion regarding the Upper Lake Noquochoke Dam Project EENF withdrawal
• Review of wetland boundary delineation on Rockland Farm Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and deliberate on the FY 2022 operating and capital budgets, warrant articles, and budget rationales. The committee will also receive reports from various department and board liaisons.

• FY 2022 operating budget discussion
• FY 2022 capital budget discussion
• Review of warrant articles and rationales
• Reports from department and board liaisons

The Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of Articles 18, 19, 20, and 16 to Town Meeting. Article 18 (Aquifer Protection District) was previously approved 7-0-2, while Articles 19, 20, and 16 were each approved 9-0-0. The committee also discussed and revised the cover letter for its annual report, including adding language about performance metrics and federal stimulus funds.

• Recommended Article 18 (Aquifer Protection District) to Town Meeting (7-0-2)
• Recommended Article 19 (Floodplain Zoning Mapping) to Town Meeting (9-0-0)
• Recommended Article 20 (General Bylaws Floodplain Management) to Town Meeting (9-0-0)
• Recommended Article 16 (Personnel Bylaw Amendments) to Town Meeting (9-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2021 (5-0-2)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 (5-0-2)
• Adopted language changes to the annual cover letter

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will conduct interviews for solid waste planning services consultants. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call and legal notices.

• Interviewing consultants for solid waste planning services

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee interviewed SCS Engineers for solid waste planning services, discussing landfill expansion, wetlands, recycling, and financial planning. No formal decision was made; the interview was part of the selection process. The meeting was adjourned with a motion passed 5-0.

• Interviewed SCS Engineers for solid waste planning services (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2022 operating and capital budgets, as well as warrant articles and rationales. The meeting also includes reports from various department and board liaisons.

• FY 2022 operating and capital budget discussions
• Review of warrant articles and rationales
• Reports from department and board liaisons

The Finance Committee voted to recommend two FEMA-related zoning articles to Town Meeting: Article 19 (Floodplain District) passed 9-0, and Article 20 (Floodplain Management Bylaw) initially passed 9-0 but the vote was later withdrawn due to need for more clarification. Article 18 (Aquifer Protection District) was approved 7-0-2 with two abstentions. The committee also reviewed budget rationales and discussed long-term planning and staffing issues.

• Approved Article 18 (FEMA Aquifer Protection District) recommendation to Town Meeting (7-0-2, Hamm and Raymon abstaining)
• Approved Article 19 (FEMA Floodplain District) recommendation to Town Meeting (9-0)
• Approved then withdrew Article 20 (Floodplain Management Bylaw) recommendation to Town Meeting (9-0, later withdrawn for more info)
• Reviewed and revised budget rationales for Article 17 (Stabilization Fund) and Article 9 (School Department budget)
• Discussed hiring freeze and Waterways staffing concerns, no formal action taken

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will meet to conduct interviews for solid waste planning services. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and legal notices.

• Interviewing consultants for solid waste planning services

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee interviewed two consultant teams—CMA Engineers and Geosyntec—for strategic solid waste management facility planning services. No contract was awarded; the committee agreed to rank and discuss the proposals after the April 29, 2021 meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Interviewed CMA Engineers for solid waste planning services
• Interviewed Geosyntec for solid waste planning services
• Agreed to rank and discuss proposals after April 29, 2021 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review Article 5 for grammar, consistency, and format. Members will also examine charter items that were previously set aside for further study. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from April 14, 2021.

• Review of Article 5 grammar, consistency, and format
• Review of charter items set aside for further review
• Approval of April 14, 2021 minutes

The committee reviewed Article 5 and agreed to several wording changes, including changing the budget submission timeline from 'in sufficient time' to 'on or before March 31st' and the capital improvements program timeline from 'at least 150 days' to '60 days before the start of each fiscal year.' They also assigned Anthony to draft suggestions on publication definitions and reword certain sections. The minutes from April 14, 2021, were approved unanimously, with two abstentions.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Agreed to change Section 5-2(b) timeline to 'on or before March 31st'
• Agreed to change Section 5-7 timeline to '60 days before the start of each fiscal year'
• Assigned Anthony to suggest wording for publication definition and open meeting law
• Assigned Anthony to rework Section 5-6(b) and Section 5-7(d) with Town Administrator

Agricultural Commission

The provided agenda for the Agricultural Commission is sparse and contains no specific project or contract details. The only listed topic is a discussion regarding member terms.

• Discussion of member terms

Dartmouth Waterways Management

The Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission will meet via Zoom to provide updates on the UHI- Marina Feasibility Study and Harbor Management Plan progress. The commission will also discuss seawall repairs and street sweeper requests at Dias Landing. Additionally, members will review permit renewal revenue trends and seasonal staffing.

• UHI- Marina Feasibility Study update
• Harbor Management Plan implementation progress
• Seawall repair discussions at Dias Landing
• FY2021 permit renewal revenue trends
• Seasonal staffing discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and warrant articles. The meeting also includes reports from various department and board liaisons.

• Discussion of FY 2022 operating and capital budgets
• Review of warrant articles
• Reports from department and board liaisons

The Finance Committee approved recommendations to Town Meeting for Article 21 (zoning bylaw signage) and Article 22 (transfer of North Branch Library property), both unanimously. Article 18 (Aquifer Protection District zoning) was discussed but the motion to approve was withdrawn pending further stormwater changes. The committee also worked on rationales for budget and other articles, with some items still pending finalization.

• Approved recommendation for Article 21 zoning bylaw signage (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Article 22 North Branch Library property transfer (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to approve Article 18 Aquifer Protection District zoning (pending stormwater changes)
• Discussed Article 9 budget rationale, with minority opinion by Ms. Simmons
• Discussed Article 17 Stabilization Fund appropriation of $215,000
• Created rationale language for Articles 23, 24, and 25

School Committee

The Dartmouth School Committee will hold a regular session and a joint session with the Select Board and Finance Committee. The agenda includes committee reorganization, summer sports camps, and handbook revisions. A joint session will focus on the proposed FY22 budget and capital-budget items.

• Discussion of proposed FY22 budget and capital-budget items
• Election of School Committee officers and assignments
• Review of 2021 Summer Sports Camps and handbook revisions
• Update on negotiations with union and non-union personnel

The Dartmouth School Committee reorganized, electing Shannon Jenkins as Chair, Mary Waite as Vice Chair, and Bonny Gifford as Secretary, all by unanimous votes. The Committee also approved the 2021 Summer Sports Camp and revisions to the student handbook, both 5-0. A joint session with the Select Board and Finance Committee discussed the FY22 budget and capital plan, but no formal decisions were made there.

• Elected Shannon Jenkins as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Mary Waite as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Bonny Gifford as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Summer Sports Camp (5-0)
• Approved revisions to student handbook (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 (5-0)

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee will hold public hearings regarding the district operating and capital costs budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The committee also plans to vote on school choice, a new salary scale for the Director of Human Resources, and the adoption of the student handbook.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 operating and capital costs budget
• Public hearing on school choice for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Vote to adopt the district operating and capital costs budget
• Vote on school choice for the 2021/2022 school year
• Vote to establish a Director of Human Resources salary scale

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding Eversource scenic road requests across multiple locations. The agenda also includes reviews of site plans, lot release requests for Gendreau Estates, and endorsements for various ANR plans. Additionally, the board will elect officers and discuss zoning procedures.

• Public hearing for Eversource Scenic Road requests on multiple roads
• Lot release request for 29-lot Gendreau Estates subdivision off Fall River Road
• Site plan review for #2 Commerce Way Office & Appliance Warehouse
• Endorsement of ANR plans for Rockland Farm, 23 Summer Street, and Commerce Way Lot 3
• Election of Board Officers and other appointments

The Dartmouth Planning Board elected Kevin Melo as Chair, Margaret Sweet as Vice Chair, and Stephen Taylor as Clerk, and approved committee appointments. The board unanimously approved Eversource's request to prune trees on scenic roads. It postponed a lot release request for Gendreau Estates due to insufficient information, and continued several other items.

• Elected officers: Melo Chair, Sweet Vice Chair, Taylor Clerk (5-0)
• Approved committee appointments (5-0)
• Approved Eversource tree pruning request on scenic roads (5-0)
• Postponed Gendreau Estates lot release request (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan for Rockland Farm (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan for 23 Summer Street (4-0, O'Neil recused)
• Continued ANR plan for Commerce Way Lot 3 to May 10 (5-0)
• Continued site plan review for #2 Commerce Way to May 24 (4-0-1, Taylor abstained)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board and School Committee. The committee will discuss the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Review and the FY 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets.

• Annual Town Meeting Warrant Review
• FY 2022 Operating Budget
• FY 2022 Capital Budget

The Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee held a joint meeting to discuss the FY2022 warrant and budget. No formal votes were taken; the Finance Committee stated it supports the warrant generally but will not finish voting on articles until May 6, 2021. The meeting covered the balanced budget, an $8.6 million capital plan, and concerns about long-term planning and potential revenue shortfalls by 2024.

• No formal votes taken; meeting was informational and discussion-only
• Finance Committee to complete voting on FY2022 warrant articles by May 6, 2021
• Finance Committee to forward its letter on budget concerns to the Select Board
• Agreed to hold future joint meetings: with School Committee in six months, with Finance Committee in early September

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance and School Committees to review the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Annual Budget, and Capital Budget. Public hearings are scheduled for alcohol license applications at Percy’s Place and Sail Loft. The board will also discuss a request for a remote Annual Town Meeting.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Annual Budget, and Capital Budget
• Alcohol license hearing for Percy’s Place
• License transfer hearing for Sail Loft
• Request for a remote Annual Town Meeting
• Litigation strategy discussion regarding Bliss Corner

The Select Board approved two alcohol licenses (Percy's Place and Sail Loft), approved a remote Annual Town Meeting for June 1, 2021, and made several appointments. The board also reorganized, electing Shawn McDonald as Chair and David Tatelbaum as Vice-Chair. The board approved the payroll warrant and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved payroll warrant totaling $1,192,148.51 (unanimous)
• Elected Shawn McDonald as Chair (4-1, Haran against)
• Elected David Tatelbaum as Vice-Chair (4-1, Haran against)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Percy's Place (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer for Sail Loft (unanimous)
• Approved remote Annual Town Meeting on June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ronald Labelle to Board of Public Works (unanimous)
• Appointed Walter Faria as alternate to Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from April 15, 2021, and process bill payments. The agenda includes a discussion regarding temporary office support and an executive session to review abatement and exemption requests.

• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion regarding temporary office support
• Review of abatements and exemptions in executive session

The Board of Assessors met and handled abatement requests. They granted five abatements (numbers 39, 94, 55, 50, and 52) and denied one (number 57). They took no action on abatement 56, requesting more information before voting. The board also signed certificates confirming no conversion of agricultural or horticultural land for two properties.

• Granted abatements #39, #94, #55, #50, and #52 (unanimous)
• Denied abatement #57 (unanimous)
• Took no action on abatement #56, requested more information
• Signed certificates of no conversion for lots 8 and 10 on Land Court Plan #16991D and #16991E

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and warrant articles. The meeting also includes reports from various department and board liaisons.

• FY 2022 operating budget discussion
• FY 2022 capital budget discussion
• Warrant articles discussion
• Reports from department and board liaisons

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY2022 Schedule A budget to Town Meeting, with one dissent over the Town Administrator's salary increase. The committee also approved recommending Article 4 (Russells Mills Grant Receipt Adjustment) unanimously. Discussion on zoning articles (18, 19, 20) was delayed pending a presentation by the Planning Director. The meeting was largely a discussion of planning and budget priorities, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved recommendation of Article 4 (Russells Mills Grant Receipt Adjustment) unanimously
• Approved recommendation of Schedule A budget (7-1, Simmons dissenting)
• Delayed action on Articles 18, 19, 20 pending Planning Director presentation

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee meeting includes a discussion regarding construction and budget updates. The committee will also review minutes from the April 14, 2021, meeting.

• Construction/Budget Update and Discussion

The Library Building Committee agreed to address the basement water infiltration problem in stages, starting with improving drainage around the building's north and east sides. If the problem persists, they will install a pipe to route water away from the building. The committee also noted two leaking windows and two cracked hallway stones that need repair.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 (6-0)
• Agreed to correct grade and swale on north/east sides to improve drainage
• Agreed to have Nichols Nursery move plants to accommodate drainage work
• Agreed to consider adding a smaller swale if needed
• Agreed to install a pipe to route water to a catch basin if drainage work insufficient
• Noted two leaking windows (Conference Room, Children's Room) and two cracked hallway stones for repair

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss and deliberate on the FY 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and warrant articles. The meeting also includes reports from various department and board liaisons.

• FY 2022 operating budget discussion
• FY 2022 capital budget discussion
• Warrant articles discussion
• Reports from department and board liaisons

The Finance Committee tabled votes on the FY2022 budget appropriation and collective bargaining agreement until April 22, 2021, pending exact figures and attendance. It unanimously approved recommending to Town Meeting the leasing of the McBratney parcel, a dog license fee increase from $12 to $15, and a housekeeping article rescinding $11.8 million in unused debt authorizations.

• Tabled FY2022 budget appropriation vote until April 22, 2021
• Tabled collective bargaining appropriation vote until April 22, 2021
• Approved recommendation for McBratney parcel lease (unanimous)
• Approved dog license fee increase from $12 to $15 (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding $11,814,600.76 in unused debt authorizations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 (5-0-1)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 (4-0-2)

Board of Appeals

The Board will review administrative minutes and hold public hearings regarding two property applications. These include requests for bathrooms in a pool house at 1 Redwood Street and an accessory structure at 8 John Alden Lane.

• Special Permit 2021-03: Installing two bathrooms in a proposed two-story pool house at 1 Redwood Street
• Variance 2021-04: A 16’ x 41’ accessory structure at 8 John Alden Lane with an 11.6’ side setback
• Special Permit 2021-05: An accessory structure (pool house) at 8 John Alden Lane
• Review and approval of administrative minutes from March 24 and April 7, 2021

The Dartmouth Zoning Board of Appeals held hearings on three pool house applications but made no final approvals or denials. All three cases were continued to allow applicants to revise plans or explore alternatives. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and announced a board vacancy.

• Approved administrative minutes of March 24 and April 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing minutes for March 10, March 24, and April 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Special Permit Case 2021-03 (1 Redwood Street) to June 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Variance Case 2021-04 (8 John Alden Lane) to May 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Special Permit Case 2021-05 (8 John Alden Lane) to May 5, 2021 (unanimous)

Village Parking Committee

The committee will conduct a walk of the Village and discuss potential parking alternatives. No other business or new items are listed on this agenda.

• Committee Walk of Village
• Discussion of Potential Parking Alternatives

Veterans Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board is meeting to discuss upcoming ceremonies for Flag Day and Memorial Day. The provided agenda contains no further specific details or items for discussion.

• Flag Day ceremony discussion
• Memorial Day ceremony discussion

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct preliminary interviews for a vacancy recommendation to the Select Board. Members will also hold public hearings regarding residential, commercial, and pier modifications. Additionally, the board will review several requests for certificates of compliance and permit extensions.

• Candidate interviews for a Commission vacancy
• Notice of Intent for a single-family home at 151 Fairway Drive
• Notice of Intent for a warehouse/office at 2 Commerce Way
• Notice of Intent for a 149-unit apartment complex on Hathaway Road
• Request to remove and backfill an in-ground pool on Star of the Sea Drive

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and warrant articles. The committee will also receive reports from various department and board liaisons.

• Discussion of FY 2022 operating and capital budgets
• Reports from Finance Committee Liaisons for various departments and boards

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board will review meeting minutes and hear a Director's Report. New business includes reorganizing the Board, awarding beach concession vehicles, and discussing Russell Garrison. The Board will also review summer applicants for concert series season passes.

• Reorganize the Board
• Award Beach Concession Vehicles
• Discuss Russell Garrison
• Review Summer Applicants
• Concert Series Season Passes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging meeting includes a review of FY22 plans and a recap of Social Day. The agenda also covers the approval of minutes and reports, along with potential new business.

• Review of FY22 plans
• Recap of Social Day
• Approval of minutes and reports
• New business or special meeting discussion

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a reorganization and introduce a new member. The meeting includes the release of a Chapter Land Lien for Map 71 Lot 17 and discussions regarding building permits and office support. An executive session is scheduled to address abatements and exemptions.

• Introduction of new Board Member
• Release of Chapter Land Lien: Map 71 Lot 17
• Discussion regarding building permits and temporary office support
• Executive Session for abatements and exemptions

The Board of Assessors reorganized after the April 6 election, reappointing Bob Michaud as chairman. They approved 13 property tax abatement applications and denied 4 others. The board also paid two bills for professional services and discussed building permit data with the finance director.

• Reappointed Bob Michaud as chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 13 abatement applications (unanimous)
• Denied 4 abatement applications (unanimous)
• Paid $3,960 to Paul Bergman for professional services (unanimous)
• Paid $1,400 to Kenneth Gurge for professional services (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0, Nunes abstaining)

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will review solid waste planning services qualifications and an employee compensation study. The meeting includes authorizing invitations for bids regarding a compactor rebuild, cover material, and a lease in Freetown. Members will also ratify warrants from March and April 2021.

• Review of solid waste planning services qualifications
• District employee compensation study discussion
• Authorization for bids on manufacturer certified compactor rebuild
• Authorization for bids on alternative intermediate cover material
• Authorization to lease 612 Quanapoag Road, Freetown, MA

The District Committee voted unanimously to accept the Town of Freetown's late notice to extend its waste disposal agreement for one year (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) at a tip fee of $64.94 per ton, rather than the full five-year option. The Committee also approved one-year extensions for commercial haulers ABC, Cleanway, and Frade's with a 6% reduction in maximum tonnage. All votes were 5-0.

• Accepted Freetown's late notice to extend waste disposal agreement for 1 year at $64.94/ton (5-0)
• Extended commercial contracts with ABC, Cleanway, and Frade's for 1 year with 6% tonnage reduction (5-0)
• Tabled COVID-19 vaccination mandate discussion to May meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Ratified warrants dated March 22 and April 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized award of compensation study contract to proposer with best references or lowest price after final offer (5-0)
• Authorized IFBs for compactor rebuild, asphalt cover material purchase, and RFP to lease 74 Quanapoag Road (5-0)
• Received Director's report (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly deliberate on the FY 2022 operating and capital budgets, including possible amendments to the proposed capital improvement budget. The agenda also includes hearings on Select Board and Town Administrator-related departments and their operating and capital requests, as well as general budget and finance issues.

• Hearings on Select Board/Town Administrator-related departments and operating and capital requests
• Discussion of possible amendments to FY 2022 proposed capital improvement budget
• Discussion and possible deliberation on FY 2022 operating, capital budget, and warrant articles

The Dartmouth Finance Committee voted to recommend eight FY2022 warrant articles to Town Meeting, including the Community Preservation Committee budget, capital plan, and sewer betterments. Article 4 (Russells Mills Road land conservation) was tabled pending clarification, and Article 9 (Schedule A) was tabled due to lack of quorum. The committee also discussed budget details, including the Town Administrator's salary increase and capital project amendments.

• Approved Article 1: CPC Administrative Budget $35,000 (5-0-1)
• Approved Article 2: Jones Playground Renovations $179,469 (5-0-1)
• Approved Article 3: CPC Housing & Historic Preservation Reserve $184,000 (5-0-1)
• Tabled Article 4: Russells Mills Road Land Conservation $312,000
• Approved Article 5: Cemetery Sale of Lot Fund $4,500 (5-0-1)
• Approved Article 6: Revolving Fund Spending Limits (5-0-1)
• Approved Article 7: FY2022 Capital Plan (5-0-1)
• Approved Article 8: Elected Officials Salaries (5-0-1)

Fire District #1 - Prudential Committee

The Dartmouth Fire District #1 Prudential Committee will review payroll and vendor warrants. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and station renovations. The committee also intends to approve the meeting minutes from March 2021.

• Payroll and vendor warrants
• COVID-19 update
• Equipment and building maintenance
• Station renovation update
• Approval of March 2021 meeting minutes

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee met to approve minutes from April 7, 2021, and discuss DCAMM evaluations. This agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of April 7th, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of DCAMM evaluations

The committee approved adjusted DCAMM evaluations for 12 contractors, with two score reductions for G&R Construction and Wayne J. Griffin Electric. They also discussed sending the final report to the state, noting the contractor was paid in full and the project is under warranty. The Board of Library Trustees approved up to $10,000 for basement water fixes, but the committee will try a cheaper solution first.

• Approved adjusted DCAMM evaluations for 12 contractors (unanimous)
• Reduced G&R Construction's Working Relationships score by 1 point
• Reduced Wayne J. Griffin Electric's score by 4 points for conduit, voltage, and charging station issues
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee is conducting further deliberations regarding FY 2022 capital requests. These discussions involve the Park & Recreation and Sewer Enterprise departments for the Spring Town Meeting.

• Deliberations on FY 2022 capital requests for Park & Recreation
• Deliberations on FY 2022 capital requests for Sewer Enterprise

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is continuing its review of Article 4 for grammar, consistency, and format. The committee also plans to approve the minutes from the March 24, 2021, meeting.

• Review of Article 4 for grammar, consistency, and format
• Approval of March 24, 2021, meeting minutes

The committee reviewed Article 4 of the charter, discussing changes to the Department of Public Works section, including replacing 'town dump' with 'transfer station' and adjusting appointment and removal procedures. A hold was placed on the Historical Commission section for further discussion. The minutes from March 24, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved March 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed changing 'town dump' to 'transfer station' in Section 4-5(b)
• Discussed changing appointment authority in Section 4-5(c) from Board of Public Works to Select Board
• Discussed revising removal process for Director of Public Works to align with Section 4-4(a)
• Placed hold on Section 4-6 Historical Commission for further review

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech High School Committee

The School Committee will conduct first readings for the FY-22 Operating Budget and the 2021/22 Student Handbook. The agenda includes votes to approve a Director of Human Resources and an Executive Director for Operations and Compliance position. Additionally, members will discuss the Principal position and student activity accounts.

• Vote to approve new positions: Director of Human Resources and Executive Director for Operations and Compliance
• First reading for adoption of the FY-22 Operating Budget
• First reading for adoption of the 2021/22 Student Handbook
• Vote to establish a Student Activity Account for the Class of 2024
• Update on Principal position

Board of Library Trustees

This is a procedural annual meeting for the Board of Library Trustees held via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order and the election of officers.

• Election of officers

The Board of Library Trustees approved spending up to $10,000 from State Aid to pave the stabilized stone walkways at the North Branch library, and separately approved a $10,000 State Aid request as a worst-case reserve for a $50,000 water-repair proposal. The board also approved $1,162.79 for children's summer programs, approved the financial reports for February and March, and elected officers for the coming year.

• Approved up to $10,000 from State Aid for asphalting North Branch walkways (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 from State Aid as reserve for $50,000 water-repair proposal (5-0)
• Approved $1,162.79 to fund children's summer programs (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for February and March 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected slate of officers for 2021-2022 (5-0, one member absent due to technical issues)
• Approved contacting Town Clerk about floor damage at North Branch Community Room (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding subsurface sewage disposal construction permits and review several domestic animal permit applications. Members will also reorganize the Board and confirm annual appointments for health inspectors and staff. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on COVID-19 and department operational policies.

• Public hearing for a sewage disposal permit prepared by Site Design Engineering
• Public hearing for a sewage disposal permit prepared by Alan Heureux Engineering
• Domestic animal permit applications for 95 Chase Road, 558 Old Fall River Road, and 35 Striper Circle
• Reorganization of the Board including selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Annual appointments for health inspectors and department staff

Dartmouth Housing Authority Agenda

The Board will review and discuss updates to agency policies, including rules for common areas and personnel. The meeting also includes votes to accept the March 2021 check registers and minutes.

• Review of policies regarding alcoholic beverages, common areas, community room use, feeding animals, and personnel
• Vote to accept March 2021 Check Registers for Revolving & Veterans
• Vote to accept minutes from March 8, 2021

The Dartmouth Housing Authority board unanimously approved the Executive Director's report, the Alcoholic Beverages and Feeding Animals policies, and the final completion of the Sol-E-Mar door project at $152,000. They also accepted the March check registers and prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; several policies were tabled for revision.

• Accepted Revolving and Veteran Check Registers for March 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of March 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director's Report (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverages Policy as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Feeding Animals Policy as presented (unanimous)
• Approved final completion of Sol-E-Mar door project at $152,000 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dartmouth Board of Assessors will meet to approve April 1, 2021 meeting minutes and process bill payments. The board will also hold a discussion regarding building permits and temporary office support. An executive session is scheduled to review tax abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of April 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Payment of bills
• Discussion regarding building permits and temporary office support
• Executive session for abatements and exemptions

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the proposed FY 2022 Capital Improvement Budget and to discuss the operating budget and warrant articles. The agenda includes reports from committee liaisons and general budget/finance discussion. No final decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for review and deliberation.

• Presentation of FY 2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Budget
• Discussion on FY 2022 Operating, Capital Budget, and Warrant Articles
• Reports from Finance Committee Liaisons for various departments and boards

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY2022 proposed capital improvement budget, totaling $8,459,461 in spring 2021 requests, and discussed using federal stimulus funds to pay down debt and fund shovel-ready projects. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the committee only approved minutes from prior meetings and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 meeting (6-0-1, Gauvin abstained)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2021 meeting (6-0-1, Bancroft abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50pm (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the March 24, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding construction progress and the project budget.

• Construction/Budget Update and Discussion
• Approval of Change Orders (if required)
• Project Close-out (if needed)

The Library Building Committee discussed persistent basement water intrusion and considered a $50,000 proposal from Bob Morel to regrade and extend drainage. The committee noted only $42,007.20 remains in the contingency fund, so additional funds may come from state aid, pending a Board of Library Trustees vote on April 13. No formal decision was made; Morel will provide plans for committee approval. The committee also approved the minutes of the March 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the March 28, 2021 meeting by roll call vote.
• Discussed but did not vote on a $50,000 proposal to regrade and extend drainage to fix basement water intrusion.
• Noted contingency fund balance of $42,007.20, insufficient for the proposed $50,000 fix.
• Agreed to consider using state aid for the library as a possible funding source, pending a Board of Library Trustees vote on April 13.
• Bob Morel will contact a landscaper and provide plans for committee approval.
• Heidi Brooks is organizing volunteers for spring landscaping work.

Youth Commission

This is a notice for an upcoming Youth Commission meeting in Dartmouth. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and does not include legible agenda items or specific topics for discussion.

The Dartmouth Youth Commission approved the minutes from the March meeting and discussed plans for a popcorn fundraiser with Double Goods gourmet popcorn, which will be a 4-day touchless fundraiser with the commission receiving 50% of profits. The commission also reported having $1,500 in grant money for the Zen Dens to Go project, with $1,000 from the DA's office and $500 from the United Way, and discussed potential donations and distribution plans. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed as updates and possibilities.

• Approved the minutes from the March meeting unanimously.
• Discussed and initiated a popcorn fundraiser with Double Goods gourmet popcorn, with 50% of profits going to the commission.
• Reported $1,500 in grant money for Zen Dens to Go, including $1,000 from the DA's office and $500 from the United Way.
• Discussed potential donations for Zen Dens, including stress-balls with Child & Family Services logo and bags from BVO.
• Planned to distribute Zen Dens to youth aged 10-14 next fall, with assembly possibly over the summer.
• Deloris will reach out to schools to identify youth in need and check in with families after distribution.
• Discussed the possibility of applying for the United Way grant again next year for preschool to 3rd grade Zen Dens.
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 6:30pm.

Board of Appeals

The Board will review minutes from several previous meetings and hold a public hearing regarding a property variance. The hearing involves a request to build an attached garage at 11 Orchard Street.

• Variance for a 24’ x 24’ attached garage at 11 Orchard Street
• Review of minutes for Case 2018-18 (State Road and Reed Road)
• Review of minutes for Case 2020-25 (12 Colonial Way)
• Review of minutes for Case 2021-01 (117 & 120 Wilson Street)
• Review of minutes for Case 2020-23 (996 Allen Street)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved Variance Case 2021-02, allowing Kimberly Barthelmes (Taylor) to construct a 24' x 24' attached garage at 11 Orchard Street with a reduced front setback of 11.9 feet (required 30 feet). The board accepted revised plans showing a 14.8-foot setback, deciding re-advertisement was unnecessary. The hearing was closed and the case approved with stated findings and conditions.

• Approved administrative minutes of February 24, 2021 and March 10, 2021 as written.
• Approved hearing minutes for cases 2018-18, 2020-25, 2021-01, and 2020-23 as written.
• Waived reading of the abutter's list into the record.
• Accepted revised plans for 11 Orchard Street despite the front setback difference from the advertised relief.
• Approved Variance Case 2021-02 with findings and conditions.
• Closed the public hearing and the hearing on Variance Case 2021-02.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee meeting includes procedural tasks such as approving minutes and invoices. The committee will also discuss correspondence, the Historic Building Inventory, and various project updates.

• Approval of minutes and invoices
• Review of correspondence
• Historic Building Inventory discussion
• Project updates

The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee approved three invoices, including a reduced payment for legal services, and unanimously voted to recapture unexpended funds from three completed projects. The committee also discussed the Town Pound preservation restriction and received an update on the historic building inventory.

• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved payment of $100 to Anthony Savastano for invoice #1174 (reduced from $700) and $380 for invoice #1210.
• Approved payment of $405.36 to Southcoast Media Group for legal advertising.
• Approved recapture of unexpended funds from Russell's Garrison ($9,340), Town Pound ($1,168.25), and Scenic Greenway ($22.81).
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m.

Conservation Commission

The commission will consider several requests for wetland boundary determinations and permit modifications. Proposed items include a new warehouse on Commerce Way and an amended order for a solar array on Highland Avenue. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Lake Noquochoke North Dam removal.

• Warehouse and office construction at 2 Commerce Way
• Amended solar photovoltaic array at 451 Highland Avenue
• Pier and float additions at 568 Potomska Road
• Deck reconstruction and fill placement at 4 Cranberry Lane
• Discussion of Lake Noquochoke North Dam removal

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars will meet to discuss topics related to the Annual Town Meeting. The provided agenda is sparse and contains no other specific items or details.

• Annual Town Meeting