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July 6, 2021
11 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the collective bargaining contract for the Police Union for a term to commence July 1, 2021 and to end June 30, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the collective bargaining contract for the Police Union for a term to commence July 1, 2021 and to end June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the collective bargaining contract for the Police Union for a term to commence July 1, 2021 and to end June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the chart with a minor amendment to the placements of the Fire Chief and Building Inspector
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the chart with a minor amendment to the placements of the Fire Chief and Building Inspector. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the chart with a minor amendment to the placements of the Fire Chief and Building Inspector. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Approve the transfers as recommended in the spreadsheet from Mr. Palaia dated July 1 for the total amount of $82,250
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the transfers as recommended in the spreadsheet from Mr. Palaia dated July 1 for the total amount of $82,250. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the transfers as recommended in the spreadsheet from Mr. Palaia dated July 1 for the total amount of $82,250. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated for July 6th, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated for July 6th, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated for July 6th, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Appoint Mr. Meehan as a designee to Affordable Housing Committee for the Board and as a voting member of said committee
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to appoint Mr. Meehan as a designee to Affordable Housing Committee for the Board and as a voting member of said committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Meehan abstaining.
Yes: Basbanes, MikolAbstained: MeehanThe minutes say the motion passed by majority vote with Kieran Meehan abstaining; with only Leah Basbanes and Ron Mikol voting, the motion could pass only with both of their votes, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to appoint Mr. Meehan as a designee to Affordable Housing Committee for the Board and as a voting member of said committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Meehan abstaining..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Accept the changes as proposed to the Personnel Policy
A motion to accept the changes as proposed to the Personnel Policy was made by Mr. Mikol and seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the changes as proposed to the Personnel Policy was made by Mr. Mikol and seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve this requested funding, up to $20,000
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve this requested funding, up to $20,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve this requested funding, up to $20,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the minutes of June 22nd, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of June 22nd, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of June 22nd, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing pending litigation (Discussion of Settlement Agreement) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to...
Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing pending litigation (Discussion of Settlement Agreement) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session but enter another. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol.
The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol”).
From the minutes
“Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing pending litigation (Discussion of Settlement Agreement) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session but enter another. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate (Rt. 113 Corridor & Related Matters for Rt. 113 Infrastructure Project) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)6, and with the...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate (Rt. 113 Corridor & Related Matters for Rt. 113 Infrastructure Project) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Kieran D. Meehan. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol.
The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol”).
From the minutes
“Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate (Rt. 113 Corridor & Related Matters for Rt. 113 Infrastructure Project) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Kieran D. Meehan. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:22 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote.
The minutes say the motion passed “by majority vote,” without a count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:22 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
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