Town of Otis
Selectboard/ Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
Town Hall Gymnasium
1 North Main Road, Otis, MA 01253
Tuesday, May 07, 2024, at 6:30 PM
This meeting will be held in person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend. A remote option is offered via zoom with the link provided below.
Please note that while an option for remote participation is being provided as a courtesy, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Anyone with interest in any specific item should plan in person attendance.
Attendance: Larry Southard, Gary Thomas, Terry Gould, Brandi Page, Kyle Young, Larry Gould, Kris McDonough and members of the public (see attached sign in sheet).
Call to Order: 6:30 PM
Annex Presentation: Kyle presented the preliminary programming concept and draft of plans for the planned annex at 7 North Main Road which is adjacent to Town Hall. At the end of his slides Kyle presented the numbers from the cost study. Discussion included questions about space needs for many of the town departments, police procedures and protocol, safety needs, liability implications, other vacant properties in town and the current construction market. Tax impacts and borrowing scenarios were explained. Next steps are the article for borrowing authorization at the Annual Town Meeting and a debt exclusion question on the Annual Election Ballot.
Annual Town Meeting Warrant: The Board signed the town meeting warrant. After the members of the Finance Committee sign Lyn will have the Constable post in the required places.
Adjournment: 8:14 PM