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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

March 2, 2023

5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Robyn Hunter, Robert Springett, John Jeffries

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I.1 Communications Consultant Discussion and Selection

Authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute all documents related to the agreement between Dover and John Guilfoil Public Relations for communication consultant services with...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute all documents related to the agreement between Dover and John Guilfoil Public Relations for communication consultant services with guidance provided by the Board of Selectmen regarding the number of reporting hours each month

Yes: Hunter, SpringettNo: Jeffries

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to authorize the Town Administrator to negotiate and execute all documents related to the agreement between Dover and John Guilfoil Public Relations for communication consultant services with guidance provided by the Board of Selectmen regarding the number of reporting hours each month, seconded by Mr. Springett. The motion passed 2 to 1 with Ms. Hunter and Mr. Springett voting in favor and Mr. Jeffries voting against..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

I.2 Approve Employment Agreement Between the Town Accountant and the Town of

Approve the Town Accountant Employment Agreement dated March 2, 2023 for a one-year term effective March 3, 2023 through March 1, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Town Accountant Employment Agreement dated March 2, 2023 for a one-year term effective March 3, 2023 through March 1, 2024

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Town Accountant Employment Agreement dated March 2, 2023 for a one-year term effective March 3, 2023 through March 1, 2024, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

C.1 Consent Agenda

Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ES.1 Executive Session – Discuss Strategy With Respect to Collective Bargaining

Enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Local 1116....

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Local 1116. Further, as Chair, she declared that an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved that the Board enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with the Dover Local 1116. Further, as Chair, she declared that an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“At 7:50 PM Ms. Hunter moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Springett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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