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May 6, 2019
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Tim Chapin, James Connolly, Ken Coyle, Kevin DiMarzio
Absent: Thomas J. Connolly
Every vote, in order
Recommend approval of Article 21 as amended to state PEG Access and Cable Related Enterprise Fund
To recommend approval of Article 21 as amended to state PEG Access and Cable Related Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to recommend approval of Article 21 as amended to state PEG Access and Cable Related Enterprise Fund. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Direct Town Manager to start demolition process for both schools buildings
To direct Town Manager to start demolition process for both schools buildings
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to direct Town Manager to start demolition process for both schools buildings. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Recommend approval of Article 10
To recommend approval of Article 10
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to recommend approval of Article 10. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Recommend approval of Article 11
To recommend approval of Article 11
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to recommend approval of Article 11. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Recommend passing over Article 12
To recommend passing over Article 12
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to recommend passing over Article 12. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Defer recommendation of Article 15 to the Finance Committee
To defer recommendation of Article 15 to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to defer recommendation of Article 15 to the Finance Committee. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Defer recommendation of Article 16 to the Finance Committee
To defer recommendation of Article 16 to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to defer recommendation of Article 16 to the Finance Committee. VOTE: 4/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining contracts; not to return to open session
The minutes say "Motion and unanimous roll call vote" without naming the mover or listing the roll call.
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