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May 16, 2024
14 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
Meeting Minutes
Approve the May 2, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 2, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 2, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the May 7, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 7, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the May 7, 2024 (Workshop Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Page and Central Street Tank Projects
Award the lowest bidder for the Page and Central Street Tank Rehabilitation Project to Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC in the amount of $945,006.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to award the lowest bidder for the Page and Central Street Tank Rehabilitation Project to Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC in the amount of $945,006.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Award. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to award the lowest bidder for the Page and Central Street Tank Rehabilitation Project to Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC in the amount of $945,006.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of Award. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the Page and Central Street Tank Rehabilitation Project to Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC once it has been prepared and reviewed...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the Page and Central Street Tank Rehabilitation Project to Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC once it has been prepared and reviewed by both the town's insurer and legal counsel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract for the Page and Central Street Tank Rehabilitation Project to Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC once it has been prepared and reviewed by both the town's insurer and legal counsel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Town Planner Grant Support Letter
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter in support of the planning assistance grant for the Town Planner
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter in support of the planning assistance grant for the Town Planner. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter in support of the planning assistance grant for the Town Planner. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Award the contract for assessor services to Regional Resources Group, Inc
Mr. Suzor made a motion to award the contract for assessor services to Regional Resources Group, Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to award the contract for assessor services to Regional Resources Group, Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Municipal Complex Building Committee - Next Steps
Allow the Town Administrator to move forward with contacting members of the Designer Selection Committee for letters of interest to serve on the municipal complex building committee
Mr. Suzor made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to move forward with contacting members of the Designer Selection Committee for letters of interest to serve on the municipal complex building committee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to move forward with contacting members of the Designer Selection Committee for letters of interest to serve on the municipal complex building committee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Contract for Policies and Procedures Manual for Human Resources Services
Approve the contract from Human Resources Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,500 and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the contract from Human Resources Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,500 and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the contract from Human Resources Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,500 and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the contract. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Resignation of Assistant Tax Collector M.J. Spagone
Accept Ms. Spagone's resignation letter and wished her luck in her future endeavors
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept Ms. Spagone's resignation letter and wished her luck in her future endeavors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept Ms. Spagone's resignation letter and wished her luck in her future endeavors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Summer Program Director & Playground Supervisor
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Melissa Fernald as Summer Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission at the rate of $30.00 per hour effective May 28, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Melissa Fernald as Summer Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission at the rate of $30.00 per hour effective May 28, 2024. This is a temporary, seasonal position with no benefits. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Melissa Fernald as Summer Program Director for the Park & Recreation Commission at the rate of $30.00 per hour effective May 28, 2024. This is a temporary, seasonal position with no benefits. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Toby Joseph as the Playground Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Commission's Summer Program at the rate of $19.22 per hour for Grade 4, Step...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Toby Joseph as the Playground Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Commission's Summer Program at the rate of $19.22 per hour for Grade 4, Step 4 effective May 20, 2024. This is a temporary, seasonal position with no benefits. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Toby Joseph as the Playground Supervisor for the Park & Recreation Commission's Summer Program at the rate of $19.22 per hour for Grade 4, Step 4 effective May 20, 2024. This is a temporary, seasonal position with no benefits. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Reginae Paul for Youth Prevention Leader for the Board of Health at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective May 20, 2024
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Reginae Paul for Youth Prevention Leader for the Board of Health at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective May 20, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the appointment and Personnel Action Form of Reginae Paul for Youth Prevention Leader for the Board of Health at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective May 20, 2024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Form
Accept the gift donation from Peter Patel in the amount of $1,001 to the Council on Aging with no restrictions in memory of his late mother Kantaben Patel
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the gift donation from Peter Patel in the amount of $1,001 to the Council on Aging with no restrictions in memory of his late mother Kantaben Patel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the gift donation from Peter Patel in the amount of $1,001 to the Council on Aging with no restrictions in memory of his late mother Kantaben Patel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
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). Also, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
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). Also, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters). Also, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
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