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May 8, 2023
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Kelly Grant, Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization
Choose Michael Connor as Chair of the Selectboard
Mrs. Grant made a motion to nominate Mr. Connor as Chair, seconded by Mr. Connor. … Mrs. Allie called for a vote for Mr. Connor's nomination, and he received two in favor, two opposed.
The minutes give the count (two in favor, two opposed) but not how each member voted. The minutes give only the count (2-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Grant made a motion to nominate Mr. Connor as Chair, seconded by Mr. Connor. … Mrs. Allie called for a vote for Mr. Connor's nomination, and he received two in favor, two opposed..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Choose Sahan Sahin as Chair of the Selectboard
Mr. Hennessy made a motion to nominate Mr. Sahin as Chair, seconded by Mr. Sahin. … Mrs. Allie called for a vote for Mr. Sahin's nomination, and he received two in favor, two opposed.
The minutes give the count (two in favor, two opposed) but not how each member voted. The minutes give only the count (2-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hennessy made a motion to nominate Mr. Sahin as Chair, seconded by Mr. Sahin. … Mrs. Allie called for a vote for Mr. Sahin's nomination, and he received two in favor, two opposed..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Choose Kelly Grant as Chair of the Selectboard
After some discussion, Mrs. Grant nominated herself as Chair seconded by Mr. Connor. Mrs. Allie called for a vote and Mrs. Grant received two votes in favor and two votes opposed.
The minutes give the count (two in favor, two opposed) but not how each member voted. The board did not reorganize that night. The minutes give only the count (2-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“After some discussion, Mrs. Grant nominated herself as Chair seconded by Mr. Connor. Mrs. Allie called for a vote and Mrs. Grant received two votes in favor and two votes opposed..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Cultural Council Interview
Appoint Mr. Kevin Staley to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term effective May 8, 2023
On a Connor/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Kevin Staley to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term effective May 8, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Kevin Staley to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term effective May 8, 2023..” (Motion: Connor, second: Hennessy)
Interim Town Administrator Appointment
Modify the previous vote of Beth Cornell-Smith taken on April 2, 2023 and ratified on April 5, 2023 from the Interim Assistant Town Administrator to Interim Town Administrator retroactive to April...
On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to modify the previous vote of Beth Cornell-Smith taken on April 2, 2023 and ratified on April 5, 2023 from the Interim Assistant Town Administrator to Interim Town Administrator retroactive to April 2, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to modify the previous vote of Beth Cornell-Smith taken on April 2, 2023 and ratified on April 5, 2023 from the Interim Assistant Town Administrator to Interim Town Administrator retroactive to April 2, 2023..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
Year End Transfers
Approve FY23 Year End Transfer #1 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO
On a Connor/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve FY23 Year End Transfer #1 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve FY23 Year End Transfer #1 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO..” (Motion: Connor, second: Hennessy)
Approve FY23 Year End Transfer #2 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO
On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve FY23 Year End Transfer #2 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve FY23 Year End Transfer #2 as presented by Mary MacKinnon, CFO..” (Motion: Connor, second: Sahin)
Committee Opportunities for Board Members
Re-appoint Sharon Blanchard to the Commission on Disability for a 3 year term
On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to re-appoint Sharon Blanchard to the Commission on Disability for a 3 year term.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to re-appoint Sharon Blanchard to the Commission on Disability for a 3 year term..” (Motion: Connor, second: Grant)
Approve the April 10 and April 27 minutes as submitted
On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention by Mr. Hennessy as he was not on the Board at that time, to approve the April 10 and April 27 minutes as submitted.
Yes: Connor, Grant, SahinAbstained: Hennessy
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board voted 3 in favor and 1 abstention by Mr. Hennessy as he was not on the Board at that time, to approve the April 10 and April 27 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Connor, second: Sahin)
New Business
Go into executive session to discuss negotiations with the new Fire Chief and Police Chief
Mrs. Cornell-Smith requested an executive session to discuss negotiations for the newly hired Fire Chief and Police Chief. All members of the Board were polled by Mrs. Allie and all voted in the affirmative.
The minutes say all members were polled and all voted in favor (a roll call), without listing each name.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Cornell-Smith requested an executive session to discuss negotiations for the newly hired Fire Chief and Police Chief. All members of the Board were polled by Mrs. Allie and all voted in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
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