MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 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 Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Robert Springett as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Robert Springett as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to nominate Robert Springett as Chair of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Jeffries)
Nominate John Jeffries as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate John Jeffries as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to nominate John Jeffries as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Ms. Hunter; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Hunter)
Nominate Robyn Hunter as a member of the Board of Selectmen
To nominate Robyn Hunter as a member of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to nominate Robyn Hunter as a member of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
I.2 Town Administrator Finalist Deliberations and Vote
Appoint Michael Blanchard as Town Administrator subject to the successful negotiation of an employment agreement
To appoint Michael Blanchard as Town Administrator subject to the successful negotiation of an employment agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to appoint Michael Blanchard as Town Administrator subject to the successful negotiation of an employment agreement, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
I.3 Designate a Selectman to Negotiate an Employment Agreement for the New Town
Designate Robyn Hunter to work with Community Paradigm and negotiate an employment agreement with the new Town Administrator
To designate Robyn Hunter to work with Community Paradigm and negotiate an employment agreement with the new Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved to designate Robyn Hunter to work with Community Paradigm and negotiate an employment agreement with the new Town Administrator, seconded by Mr. Springett; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Springett)
I.4 Vote to Approve License Agreement Between Town of Dover and Dover Automotive for
Approve the license agreement between the Town of Dover and Dover Automotive for use of a portion of 5 Whiting Road effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
To approve the license agreement between the Town of Dover and Dover Automotive for use of a portion of 5 Whiting Road effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to approve the license agreement between the Town of Dover and Dover Automotive for use of a portion of 5 Whiting Road effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
I.5 Reappoint/Appoint Mary Hornsby and Robert Seiler to the Personnel Board
Reappoint Mary Hornsby to the Personnel Board to fill an unexpired term effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and to appoint Robert Seiler to the Personnel Board for a 3-year term...
To reappoint Mary Hornsby to the Personnel Board to fill an unexpired term effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and to appoint Robert Seiler to the Personnel Board for a 3-year term effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to reappoint Mary Hornsby to the Personnel Board to fill an unexpired term effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and to appoint Robert Seiler to the Personnel Board for a 3-year term effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
I.8 Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
ES.1 Executive Session, Exception 3 – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective
Enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations with labor union personnel,...
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 labor union personnel, declaring as Chair that an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett 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 labor union personnel, declaring as Chair that an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town, seconded by Mr. Jeffries; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
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