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June 28, 2021
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The town posted one file for two listings this day (the joint meeting with the Library Trustees and the regular meeting); both are in these minutes.
Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- George Dixon left the meeting.
- George Dixon returned to the meeting.
Every vote, in order
2. JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Nominate Kevin Hamilton to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees
MOTION: Board Member Wojtas made a motion to nominate Kevin Hamilton to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. Board Member Lefebvre seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A vote of the Library Board of Trustees and Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows:
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but 5 members were present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Wojtas made a motion to nominate Kevin Hamilton to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Library Trustees. Board Member Lefebvre seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. A vote of the Library Board of Trustees and Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: The motion carried 9 - 0. (Chair Timmins announced the agenda would be taken slightly out of order.) 3..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Lefebvre)
9. APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the Town Manager's appointments as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the appointment of Michael Raisbeck to the Agricultural Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the appointment of Michael Raisbeck to the Agricultural Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the appointment of Michael Raisbeck to the Agricultural Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2024. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 10..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
10. APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL
Extend legal counsel services from Blatman, Bobrowsky, & Haverty for one-year, to expire on June 30, 2022
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to extend legal counsel services from Blatman, Bobrowsky, & Haverty for one-year, to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to extend legal counsel services from Blatman, Bobrowsky, & Haverty for one-year, to expire on June 30, 2022. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Extend labor counsel services from KP Law, PC to expire on August 31, 2021
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to extend labor counsel services from KP Law, PC to expire on August 31, 2021. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to extend labor counsel services from KP Law, PC to expire on August 31, 2021. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
12. MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021, meeting as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021, meeting as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2021, meeting as presented. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 13..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
14. PRESS QUESTIONS
Adjourn to Executive Session and not to return to open session to discuss strategies with respect to the Opioid Litigation Update, pursuant to General Law, Chapter 30A §21-A-2
Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session and not to return to open session to discuss strategies with respect to the Opioid Litigation Update, pursuant to General Law, Chapter 30A §21-A-2. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wojtas, Board Member Dixon, 5 Board Member Carota, Board Member Lefebvre, and Chair Timmins Nay: 0
From the minutes
“Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session and not to return to open session to discuss strategies with respect to the Opioid Litigation Update, pursuant to General Law, Chapter 30A §21-A-2. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, which resulted as follows: Yea: Board Member Wojtas, Board Member Dixon, 5 Board Member Carota, Board Member Lefebvre, and Chair Timmins Nay: 0 The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
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