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December 9, 2024
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Administrator Discussion / Appointment
Appoint John Coderre as Bellingham's next Town Administrator
Mr. Martinis made a motion to appoint Mr. John Coderre as Bellingham's next Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Odabashian. … The roll call vote was made as follows: Mrs. Altomonte nay Mr. Hennessy nay Mr. Sahin nay Mrs. Odabashian aye Mr. Martinis aye Mr. Coderre was not appointed
Yes: Martinis, OdabashianNo: Altomonte, Hennessy, Sahin
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to appoint Mr. John Coderre as Bellingham's next Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Odabashian. … The roll call vote was made as follows: Mrs. Altomonte nay Mr. Hennessy nay Mr. Sahin nay Mrs. Odabashian aye Mr. Martinis aye Mr. Coderre was not appointed.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Allow Mr. Fraine to set up a transition plan for his departure at the start of the year
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion a roll call vote was taken and all Board members voting in the affirmative to allow Mr. Fraine to establish a transition plan for his departure at the beginning of the year.
From the minutes
“on a Martinis/Odabashian motion a roll call vote was taken and all Board members voting in the affirmative to allow Mr. Fraine to establish a transition plan for his departure at the beginning of the year..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
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