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August 19, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the National Grid and Verizon pole petition at Princeton Street as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the National Grid and Verizon pole petition at Princeton Street as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the National Grid and Verizon pole petition at Princeton Street as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
LICENSES
Approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for the American Legion at 90 Groton Road on August 24, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for the American Legion at 90 Groton Road on August 24, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day all alcoholic beverages license for the American Legion at 90 Groton Road on August 24, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the one day beer and wine license for George Nalionge at 115 Middlesex Street on September 15, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day beer and wine license for George Nalionge at 115 Middlesex Street on September 15, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day beer and wine license for George Nalionge at 115 Middlesex Street on September 15, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the reconciliation of each of these 61 accounts presented so that the budgeted amount can reflect the projected forecast for accounting purposes in the Town's MUNIS database as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the reconciliation of each of these 61 accounts presented so that the budgeted amount can reflect the projected forecast for accounting purposes in the Town's MUNIS database as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the reconciliation of each of these 61 accounts presented so that the budgeted amount can reflect the projected forecast for accounting purposes in the Town's MUNIS database as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
SELECT BOARD'S ENDORSEMENT OF THE AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN REPORT
Endorse the AARP letter of support as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to endorse the AARP letter of support as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to endorse the AARP letter of support as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
FINALIZE SELECT BOARD AND TOWN MANAGER FY25 GOALS
Approve Select Board and Town Manager FY25 goals as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve Select Board and Town Manager FY25 goals as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve Select Board and Town Manager FY25 goals as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the annual election worker appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the annual election worker appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the annual election worker appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the Town Manager's board/committee appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's board/committee appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager's board/committee appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of August 5, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of August 5, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas- Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of Approved 9/9/2024 August 5, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas- Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn at 8:12PM to Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with regard to the Police Commanding Officers...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 8:12PM to Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with regard to the Police Commanding Officers Association. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 8:12PM to Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with regard to the Police Commanding Officers Association. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Clerk Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
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