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March 5, 2020
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Emily Antul, Virginia Crocker Timmins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect a to collective bargaining with the Police Superior Officers' union; strategy with respect to collective bargaining...
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect a to collective bargaining with the Police Superior Officers' union; strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Firefighters' union; and strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the Town Manager and contract negotiations with the Town Manager, to return to open session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect a to collective bargaining with the Police Superior Officers' union; strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Firefighters' union; and strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the Town Manager and contract negotiations with the Town Manager, to return to open session. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Dixon: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Timmins: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: Aye Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Extend the Town Manager's current contract by one year, to June 30, 2021
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to extend the Town Manager's current contract by one year, to June 30, 2021. A vote will be taken in June 2021 as to whether to extend the contract again. If the contract is not renewed at the time, Mr. Cohen will be entitled to six month's severance. He will also be given a 2% cost-of-living salary increase on July 1, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll call vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: No Selectman Dixon: No Selectman Timmins: Aye
Yes: Antul, Timmins, WojtasNo: Dixon, Lefebvre
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to extend the Town Manager's current contract by one year, to June 30, 2021. A vote will be taken in June 2021 as to whether to extend the contract again. If the contract is not renewed at the time, Mr. Cohen will be entitled to six month's severance. He will also be given a 2% cost-of-living salary increase on July 1, 2020. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Roll call vote: Selectman Wojtas: Aye Selectman Antul: Aye Chairman Lefebvre: No Selectman Dixon: No Selectman Timmins: Aye Approved 5/4/2020 The motion passes, 3-2 Adjourn.” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
Adjourn
Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn this meeting at 6:56PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Selectman Wojtas to adjourn this meeting at 6:56PM. Seconded by Selectman Antul. Motion carries, unanimous, 5-0 Respectfully submitted, Pat Wojtas Approved & Held 5/4/2020.” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Antul)
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