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January 14, 2019
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Manning, Jr., Thomas J. Connolly, Ken Coyle, Tim Chapin, James Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Instruct the Chair to put on the agenda for a meeting to be held on January 28, 2019 to rescind the original motion to reappoint Town Manager to a subsequent three-year term effective July 1, 2019...
To instruct the Chair to put on the agenda for a meeting to be held on January 28, 2019 to rescind the original motion to reappoint Town Manager to a subsequent three-year term effective July 1, 2019 and to proceed with negotiations in executive session to update existing contract., yes : Coyle, no Manning, no
The roll call lists only "Connolly, yes" (two members named Connolly served), Coyle no and Manning no, and does not list Tim Chapin. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“M/Jim Connolly to instruct the Chair to put on the agenda for a meeting to be held on January 28, 2019 to rescind the original motion to reappoint Town Manager to a subsequent three-year term effective July 1, 2019 and to proceed with negotiations in executive session to update existing contract. S/Chapin Connolly, yes : Coyle, no Manning, no Voted 3-2.” (Motion: James Connolly)
Request for a package store wine and malt beverage license, 1501 Bedford Street
Open the hearing (Request for a package store wine and malt beverage license, 1501 Bedford Street)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“M/Coyle to open the hearing S/Tom Connolly Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Close the hearing (Request for a package store wine and malt beverage license, 1501 Bedford Street)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“M/Coyle to close the hearing S/Tom Connolly Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Approve the package store wine malt and beverage license, hours to comply with the ABCC
To approve the package store wine malt and beverage license, hours to comply with the ABCC
From the minutes
“M/Jim Connolly to approve the package store wine malt and beverage license, hours to comply with the ABCC. S/Chapin Voted 5-0.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Postpone to the 28" of January after applicant clearing up the question of hours with the Town Manager's office
To postpone to the 28" of January after applicant clearing up the question of hours with the Town Manager's office
From the minutes
“M/Jim Connolly to postpone to the 28" of January after applicant clearing up the question of hours with the Town Manager's office. S/Chapin Voted 5-0.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Approval of December 18, 2018 open session minutes
Approve the December 18, 2018 open session minutes
To approve the minutes
Yes: Chapin, Coyle, Manning, Thomas J. ConnollyAbstained: James Connolly
From the minutes
“M/Chapin to approve S/Tom Connolly Jim Connolly abstains Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Chapin, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Approve executive session minutes and hold them from release until all matters are resolved
To approve executive session minutes and not to be released until all matters are resolved Jim Connolly abstains
Yes: Chapin, Coyle, Manning, Thomas J. ConnollyAbstained: James Connolly
From the minutes
“M/Coyle to approve executive session minutes and not to be released until all matters are resolved S/Tom Connolly Jim Connolly abstains Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Approve the December 18, 2018 open session minutes as amended
To approve as mended
From the minutes
“M/Chapin to approve as mended S/Jim Connolly Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Appoint Treasurer/Collector as Tax Title Custodian
To appoint Treasurer/Collector as Tax Title Custodian
From the minutes
“M/Tom Connolly to appoint Treasurer/Collector as Tax Title Custodian S/Jim Connolly Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Thomas J. Connolly, second: James Connolly)
Hold the Annual Town Election on April 27, 2019 at the Middle/High School (Determination of voting location)
To hold the Annual Town Election on April 27, 2019 at the Middle/High School (Determination of voting location)
From the minutes
“Determination of voting location - M/Coyle to hold the Annual Town Election on April 27, 2019 at the Middle/High School. S/Tom Connolly : Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Open the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants (Opening of Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants)
To open the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants (Opening of Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants)
From the minutes
“Opening of Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants - M/Coyle to open the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants S/Tom Connolly Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Town Manager Report
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“M/Chapin to adjourn S/Tom Connolly Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Chapin, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
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