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September 7, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the August 10, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the August 10, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the August 10, 2023 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Rock and Gill Street Roadway Reconstruction Project
Approve and execute the Notice of Award to MDR Construction for the Rock and Gill Street Roadway Reconstruction Project
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Notice of Award to MDR Construction for the Rock and Gill Street Roadway Reconstruction Project. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and execute the Notice of Award to MDR Construction for the Rock and Gill Street Roadway Reconstruction Project. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase upon her anniversary date effective August 2, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase upon her anniversary date effective August 2, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase upon her anniversary date effective August 2, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro for a step increase upon her anniversary date effective September 28, 2023
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro for a step increase upon her anniversary date effective September 28, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator Shanna Faro for a step increase upon her anniversary date effective September 28, 2023. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change for John Picardi from Highway Laborer to Motor Equipment Repairman/Highway Laborer for a Grade PW3, Step 1 with a start date of...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change for John Picardi from Highway Laborer to Motor Equipment Repairman/Highway Laborer for a Grade PW3, Step 1 with a start date of September 11, 2023 contingent upon proof of his renewed Hoisting License. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for a classification change for John Picardi from Highway Laborer to Motor Equipment Repairman/Highway Laborer for a Grade PW3, Step 1 with a start date of September 11, 2023 contingent upon proof of his renewed Hoisting License. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Town Accountant
Approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint Theresa Provencal as Town Accountant effective September 11, 2023 and to authorize the Board to sign and execute the Employment Agreement
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint Theresa Provencal as Town Accountant effective September 11, 2023 and to authorize the Board to sign and execute the Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form to appoint Theresa Provencal as Town Accountant effective September 11, 2023 and to authorize the Board to sign and execute the Employment Agreement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Surplus Equipment
Approve the request for the disposition of surplus equipment for an old, donated Frigidaire refrigerator no longer keeping food cold
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request for the disposition of surplus equipment for an old, donated Frigidaire refrigerator no longer keeping food cold. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the request for the disposition of surplus equipment for an old, donated Frigidaire refrigerator no longer keeping food cold. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and to 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...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to 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. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and to 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. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
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