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September 18, 2023
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Cultural Council Interview
Appoint Mr. Gavin Fiske to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Gavin Fiske to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Gavin Fiske to the Cultural Council for a 3 year term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Appointment of Administrative Assistant in the Assessor's Office
Appoint Michelle Nowlan as the administrative assistant for the Assessor's office
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Michelle Nowlan as the administrative assistant for the Assessor's office.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Michelle Nowlan as the administrative assistant for the Assessor's office..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the August 3, August 14 and August 21 minutes as submitted
On a Sahin/Hennessy motion the Board voted 3-0-1 with Mrs. Odabashian abstaining to approve the August 3", August 14th and August 215t minutes as submitted.
Yes: Connor, Hennessy, SahinAbstained: Odabashian
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Hennessy motion the Board voted 3-0-1 with Mrs. Odabashian abstaining to approve the August 3", August 14th and August 215t minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Hennessy)
Special Election Discussion
Take no action due to the recent Board member resignation and not hold a special election and to remain a four member Board until the next local Town Election
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted to take no action due to the recent Board member resignation and not hold a special election and to remain a four member Board until the next local Town Election.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted to take no action due to the recent Board member resignation and not hold a special election and to remain a four member Board until the next local Town Election..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session
Mr. Connor read the request for an executive session and 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
“Mr. Connor read the request for an executive session and all members of the Board were polled by Mrs. Allie and all voted in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Sahin)
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