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July 21, 2022
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Steven Rose
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Eric S. Beckerman, Chairman 0 vat 0 on Town Offices
Approve the June 9, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 9, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. "Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the June 9, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. "Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the July 7, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the July 7, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the July 7, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the July 14, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the July 14, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the July 14, 2022 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
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Approve the carryover request of Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin for 140 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin for 140 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion - carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of Assistant DPW Director Brian Martin for 140 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion - carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the carryover request of DPW Administrative Assistant Christine Clifford for 98 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of DPW Administrative Assistant Christine Clifford for 98 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Rose requested the Town Administrator develop a standardized Vacation Carryover Request Form next year for consistency and to minimize confusion as to the total time the employee is requesting permission from the Board to be approved. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of DPW Administrative Assistant Christine Clifford for 98 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Rose requested the Town Administrator develop a standardized Vacation Carryover Request Form next year for consistency and to minimize confusion as to the total time the employee is requesting permission from the Board to be approved. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the carryover request of Highway Foreman Peter Marinelli for 22 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of Highway Foreman Peter Marinelli for 22 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion catried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover request of Highway Foreman Peter Marinelli for 22 vacation hours to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion catried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the carryover requests of Special Projects Manager Sheri Carney for 5 vacation days to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023 and Dispatcher Linda Farley to carry over 3.5 vacation days
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover requests of Special Projects Manager Sheri Carney for 5 vacation days to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023 and Dispatcher Linda Farley to carry over 3.5 vacation days. Mr. Rose opposed the motion. Mr. Rose stated that these written requests do not appear to be approved by Chief Bukunt as he is not included in the correspondence. Mr. Rose stated that all ; vacation carryover requests should be approved and verified by the Department Head before the Board approves. The motion did not pass.
The minutes say Steven Rose opposed the motion, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the carryover requests of Special Projects Manager Sheri Carney for 5 vacation days to be carried over into Fiscal Year 2023 and Dispatcher Linda Farley to carry over 3.5 vacation days. Mr. Rose opposed the motion. Mr. Rose stated that these written requests do not appear to be approved by Chief Bukunt as he is not included in the correspondence. Mr. Rose stated that all ; vacation carryover requests should be approved and verified by the Department Head before the Board approves. The motion did not pass..” (Motion: Suzor)
William Fitzgerald, DPW Director (via teleconference)
Table the vacation time carryover requests of Sheri Carney and Linda Farley for clarification from Chief Bukunt
Mr. Rose made a motion to table the vacation time carryover requests of Sheri Carney and Linda Farley for clarification from Chief Bukunt. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to table the vacation time carryover requests of Sheri Carney and Linda Farley for clarification from Chief Bukunt. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Part-Time Circulation Assistant Job Description
Approve the part- time circulation assistant job description
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the part- time circulation assistant job description. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the part- time circulation assistant job description. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the first and second quotes (upgrading the alarm system at Town Hall and installation at the Council on Aging and Civic Center)
Mr. Rose made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the first and second quotes (upgrading the alarm system at Town Hall and installation at the Council on Aging and Civic Center), Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rose made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with the first and second quotes (upgrading the alarm system at Town Hall and installation at the Council on Aging and Civic Center), Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Rose, second: Suzor)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form. for a rate change for the 2% COLA increase for Catherine Emery, the Volunteer & Activities Coordinator. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form. for a rate change for the 2% COLA increase for Catherine Emery, the Volunteer & Activities Coordinator. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Reappoint the following election workers for Fiscal Year 2023: Michael Sandy, Jean Kopke, Joanne Grenham, Maria Piccirilli, Carol Geary, Julia Fasano, Margaret Rudy, Patricia Olson, Karen Johnson...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint the following election workers for Fiscal Year 2023: Michael Sandy, Jean Kopke, Joanne Grenham, Maria Piccirilli, Carol Geary, Julia Fasano, Margaret Rudy, Patricia Olson, Karen Johnson, Kristen Maguire, Jennifer Mayo, Elaine Dombrosky, Lynne McKenney, Elaine Flanigan, Linda Carrel, Shanna Faro, and Brooke von Ehrenkrook. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to reappoint the following election workers for Fiscal Year 2023: Michael Sandy, Jean Kopke, Joanne Grenham, Maria Piccirilli, Carol Geary, Julia Fasano, Margaret Rudy, Patricia Olson, Karen Johnson, Kristen Maguire, Jennifer Mayo, Elaine Dombrosky, Lynne McKenney, Elaine Flanigan, Linda Carrel, Shanna Faro, and Brooke von Ehrenkrook. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Appoint Jean Zarrillo as an election worker for Fiscal Year 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Jean Zarrillo as an election worker for Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Jean Zarrillo as an election worker for Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Police Staffing & Early Voting Hours for State Primary and State Election
Approve the early voting hours as recommended by the Town Clerk for the State Primary and State Election
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the early voting hours as recommended by the Town Clerk for the State Primary and State Election. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the early voting hours as recommended by the Town Clerk for the State Primary and State Election. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the police staffing designation for the state primary and state election as recommended by the Town Clerk and the Police Chief
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the police staffing designation for the state primary and state election as recommended by the Town Clerk and the Police Chief. Chief Bukunt will determine the particular officer to be assigned at the polling location. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the police staffing designation for the state primary and state election as recommended by the Town Clerk and the Police Chief. Chief Bukunt will determine the particular officer to be assigned at the polling location. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
September 6, 2022 State Primary Warrant
Sign the Warrant
Mr. Suzor made a motion for the Board to sign the Warrant. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion for the Board to sign the Warrant. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Request for Political Lawn Signs
Amend the approval with the stipulation that the dates as suggested by Mr. Rose are adhered to
Mr. Suzor made a motion to amend the approval with the stipulation that the dates as suggested by Mr. Rose are adhered to. Mr. Rose seconded the amended motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to amend the approval with the stipulation that the dates as suggested by Mr. Rose are adhered to. Mr. Rose seconded the amended motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Amend the approval for up to 50 signs with the stipulation that the dates to display and take down the signs are also adhered to
Mr. Suzor made a motion to amend the approval for up to 50 signs with the stipulation that the dates to display and take down the signs are also adhered to. Mr. Rose seconded the amended motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to amend the approval for up to 50 signs with the stipulation that the dates to display and take down the signs are also adhered to. Mr. Rose seconded the amended motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the request with the stipulation that-the dates to display and take down the signs are adhered to
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request with the stipulation that-the dates to display and take down the signs are adhered to. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request with the stipulation that-the dates to display and take down the signs are adhered to. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
New Appointment
Appoint Amanda McKay to the position of part-time Circulation Assistant at the library for a Grade 3, Step 1 effective July 25, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Amanda McKay to the position of part-time Circulation Assistant at the library for a Grade 3, Step 1 effective July 25, 2022. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Amanda McKay to the position of part-time Circulation Assistant at the library for a Grade 3, Step 1 effective July 25, 2022. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Keep the status quo regarding public meetings and continue with hybrid meetings
Mr. Suzor made a motion to keep the status quo regarding public meetings and continue with hybrid meetings. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to keep the status quo regarding public meetings and continue with hybrid meetings. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 22 South Street
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 22 South Street. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas Company to renew the gas service line at 22 South Street. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas Company to replace the gas service line at 37 Bartlett Street
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas Company to replace the gas service line at 37 Bartlett Street. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application by Eversource Gas Company to replace the gas service line at 37 Bartlett Street. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Asset Management Grant - Engineering Contract
Approve the Asset Management Grant with
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Asset Management Grant with . the stipulation that the signature page be revised to include the Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Asset Management Grant with . the stipulation that the signature page be revised to include the Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve the cruiser rental fee increase
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the cruiser rental fee increase. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the cruiser rental fee increase. Mr. Rose seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position to conduct collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Administrator, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief). Mr. Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. . Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position to conduct collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Administrator, Executive Assistant to the Police Chief). Mr. Rose seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Rose voted aye. Mr. . Suzor voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Rose)
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