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July 15, 2024
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Planning Board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Joint Appointment - Selectboard/Planning Board
Appoint Elizabeth "Liz" Berthelette as an Associate Member of the Planning Board (joint vote with the Planning Board)
On a Martinis/Salisbury motion the Selectboard and Planning Board members were polled and all voted unanimously in favor of appointing Elizabeth "Liz" Berthelette to the Planning Board as an Associate Member.
A joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board ("all voted unanimously in favor"). The motion was seconded by Mr. Salisbury of the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Salisbury motion the Selectboard and Planning Board members were polled and all voted unanimously in favor of appointing Elizabeth "Liz" Berthelette to the Planning Board as an Associate Member..” (Motion: Martinis)
FY24 End of Year Transfers
Approve the FY24 Transfers as submitted by the CFO
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the FY24 Transfers as submitted by the CFO.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the FY24 Transfers as submitted by the CFO..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Gifts/Grants
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointments as presented
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator's appointments as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator's appointments as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Minutes
Approve the June 17 and July 1 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board voted 5-0 to approve the June 17% and July 1st minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board voted 5-0 to approve the June 17% and July 1st minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Zoning Bylaw Review Discussion
Form a Zoning Bylaw Review Committee made up of the following members: 1 member from the - Planning Board, 1 member from the Zoning Board, 1 member from the Conservation Commission, 1 member from...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to form a Zoning Bylaw Review Committee made up of the following members: 1 member from the - Planning Board, 1 member from the Zoning Board, 1 member from the Conservation Commission, 1 member from the Selectboard, 1 resident and 2 ex-officio members, Rob Lussier and Tim Aicardi.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to form a Zoning Bylaw Review Committee made up of the following members: 1 member from the - Planning Board, 1 member from the Zoning Board, 1 member from the Conservation Commission, 1 member from the Selectboard, 1 resident and 2 ex-officio members, Rob Lussier and Tim Aicardi..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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