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May 25, 2021
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
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From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session..”
Approve the open session meeting minutes from May 19, 2021, and the regular meeting minutes from May 20, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the open session meeting minutes from May 19, 2021, and the regular meeting minutes from May 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the open session meeting minutes from May 19, 2021, and the regular meeting minutes from May 20, 2021. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve Extra Work Order Number 4 for work by Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. in conjunction with Contract No. PW/15-01 for containers, curbside collection, and processing of solid...
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 4 for work by Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. in conjunction with Contract No. PW/15-01 for containers, curbside collection, and processing of solid waste in the amount of $28,500.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order Number 4 for work by Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. in conjunction with Contract No. PW/15-01 for containers, curbside collection, and processing of solid waste in the amount of $28,500. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the MetroFire Mutual Aid agreement membership renewal for FY 2021 in the amount of $5,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve the MetroFire Mutual Aid agreement membership renewal for FY 2021 in the amount of $5,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the MetroFire Mutual Aid agreement membership renewal for FY 2021 in the amount of $5,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Accelerating Climate Resiliency Program grant for the Tech Buddies program in the amount of $28,000
On motion it was, Voted to accept the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Accelerating Climate Resiliency Program grant for the Tech Buddies program in the amount of $28,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept the Metropolitan Area Planning Council Accelerating Climate Resiliency Program grant for the Tech Buddies program in the amount of $28,000. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request in the Police Department budget: From: 21002020 Police Patrol 51010A Police Full Time $15,000 To: 21002010 Capital (Police) 5A0017 Leased...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request in the Police Department budget: From: 21002020 Police Patrol 51010A Police Full Time $15,000 To: 21002010 Capital (Police) 5A0017 Leased Computer $15,000 From: 21002020 Police Patrol 510101 Police Full Time $36,000 To: 21002010 Police Admin 522016 Computer Software $36,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request in the Police Department budget: From: 21002020 Police Patrol 51010A Police Full Time $15,000 To: 21002010 Capital (Police) 5A0017 Leased Computer $15,000 From: 21002020 Police Patrol 510101 Police Full Time $36,000 To: 21002010 Police Admin 522016 Computer Software $36,000 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following appropriation transfers within the Building Department budget for a total amount of $131,000: From: 25002510 Public Buildings 510101 Salaries $20,000 To: 25002510 Public...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfers within the Building Department budget for a total amount of $131,000: From: 25002510 Public Buildings 510101 Salaries $20,000 To: 25002510 Public Buildings 522400 R&M $20,000 From: 25002510 Public Buildings 510101 Salaries $10,000 To: 25002540 Town Hall 561011 Nat. Gas $10,000 From: 25002520 Code Enforcement 510101 Salaries $60,000 To: 25002520 Code Enforcement 522400 R&M $60,000 From: 25002520 Code Enforcement 510101 Salaries $1,000 To: 25002520 Code Enforcement 531012 Supplies $1,000 From: 25003430 School 510101 Salaries $40,000 To: 25003430 School 522400 R&M $40,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfers within the Building Department budget for a total amount of $131,000: From: 25002510 Public Buildings 510101 Salaries $20,000 To: 25002510 Public Buildings 522400 R&M $20,000 From: 25002510 Public Buildings 510101 Salaries $10,000 To: 25002540 Town Hall 561011 Nat. Gas $10,000 From: 25002520 Code Enforcement 510101 Salaries $60,000 To: 25002520 Code Enforcement 522400 R&M $60,000 From: 25002520 Code Enforcement 510101 Salaries $1,000 To: 25002520 Code Enforcement 531012 Supplies $1,000 From: 25003430 School 510101 Salaries $40,000 To: 25003430 School 522400 R&M $40,000 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Reconsider Article 33
On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 33.
Yes: Aschkenasy, Fernandez, HamiltonNo: Greene, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to reconsider Article 33. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy Against: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 33 as previously voted
On motion it was, Voted 3-2 FA on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 33 as previously voted.
Yes: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocNo: Aschkenasy, Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 FA on the Advisory Committee's recommendation on Article 33 as previously voted. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc Against: Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Favorable Action on the petitioner's motion on Articles 1 and 2
On motion it was, Voted 2-3 FA on the petitioner's motion on Articles 1 and 2. *motion fails
Yes: Aschkenasy, FernandezNo: Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 2-3 FA on the petitioner's motion on Articles 1 and 2. *motion fails Aye: Raul Fernandez, Miriam Aschkenasy Against: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc.”
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