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December 20, 2021
9 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Terri Ackerman, Matthew Johnson, Henry Dane, Susan Bates, Linda Escobedo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjourn to Executive Session #1 pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Interim Town...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session #1 pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Interim Town Manager), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and Executive Session #2 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (2229 Main Street), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, to reopen to regular session. Terri Ackerman: AYE Matthew Johnson: AYE Susan Bates: AYE Henry Dane: AYE Linda Escobedo: AYE
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session #1 pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Interim Town Manager), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and Executive Session #2 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (2229 Main Street), as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, to reopen to regular session. Terri Ackerman: AYE Matthew Johnson: AYE Susan Bates: AYE Henry Dane: AYE Linda Escobedo: AYE.”
Approve the consent agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda..”
Approve the terms and compensation plan for the Interim Town Manager, with an initial term of six months, which will continue on mutual agreement and may be terminated with 30 days' notice and...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the terms and compensation plan for the Interim Town Manager, with an initial term of six months, which will continue on mutual agreement and may be terminated with 30 days' notice and with annual compensation $202,500 with other benefits as already contained within her previous compensation plan.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the terms and compensation plan for the Interim Town Manager, with an initial term of six months, which will continue on mutual agreement and may be terminated with 30 days' notice and with annual compensation $202,500 with other benefits as already contained within her previous compensation plan..”
Authorize the duly appointed Town Manager to enter into a settlement agreement by and between the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and other parties, on behalf of the Town of Concord, for...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the duly appointed Town Manager to enter into a settlement agreement by and between the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and other parties, on behalf of the Town of Concord, for the purpose of joining the opioid settlement fund.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the duly appointed Town Manager to enter into a settlement agreement by and between the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and other parties, on behalf of the Town of Concord, for the purpose of joining the opioid settlement fund..”
Approve all listed license applications as detailed in the Administrative Manager's memo dated December 20, 2021 and included in the Board packet for this meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve all listed license applications as detailed in the Administrative Manager's memo dated December 20, 2021 and included in the Board packet for this meeting.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve all listed license applications as detailed in the Administrative Manager's memo dated December 20, 2021 and included in the Board packet for this meeting..”
Recommend affirmative action on Article 1 of the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $102,816,000
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend affirmative action on Article 1 of the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $102,816,000.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend affirmative action on Article 1 of the 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant in the amount of $102,816,000..”
Approve the amended charge of the Personnel Study Task Force charge as amended verbally this evening through Ms. Lauer's statement
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the amended charge of the Personnel Study Task Force charge as amended verbally this evening through Ms. Lauer's statement.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the amended charge of the Personnel Study Task Force charge as amended verbally this evening through Ms. Lauer's statement..”
Appoint Ray Bruttomesso of 1001 Main Street to the 2229 Main Street Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on April 30, 2024
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Ray Bruttomesso of 1001 Main Street to the 2229 Main Street Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on April 30, 2024
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Ray Bruttomesso of 1001 Main Street to the 2229 Main Street Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on April 30, 2024.”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn..”
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