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August 13, 2021
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee, Kari Hoffmann
Absent: Ned Chatelain
Every vote, in order
That the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with proceeds of the $ 678,00 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 15 , 2021 ( Article 9 )...
That the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with proceeds of the $ 678,00 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 15 , 2021 ( Article 9 ) is hereby determined pursuant to G .L. c .44, § 7 (1 ) to be as follows, purpose, generator- water department, borrowing amount $ 678,000, maximum useful life ,30 years
The roll call lists Ned Chatelain, but the minutes show this member as not present (Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only. The minutes name Ned Chatelain as the mover, but Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with proceeds of the $ 678,00 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 15 , 2021 ( Article 9 ) is hereby determined pursuant to G .L. c .44, § 7 (1 ) to be as follows, purpose, generator- water department, borrowing amount $ 678,000, maximum useful life ,30 years .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney - yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was S -Yes, 0- No.” (second: Whitney)
Enter into Executive Session at 1 : 35pm and not to return to regular session
To enter into Executive Session at 1 : 35pm and not to return to regular session
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, David Whitney, Mary Chaffee and Kari Hoffmann). Showing the count only. The minutes name Ned Chatelain as the mover, but Ned Chatelain is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to enter into Executive Session at 1 : 35pm and not to return to regular session . Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chatelain ,Chair Bingham -yes .The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0- No.” (second: Whitney)
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