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August 16, 2021
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Stasia Powers, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Open Session minutes of July 28, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of July 28, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of July 28, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Open Session minutes of August 4, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of August 4, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of August 4, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Open Session minutes of August 9, 2021
To approve the Open Session minutes of August 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of August 9, 2021
To approve the Executive Session minutes of August 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Put up a mask advisory on the entrance of Town Hall
To put up a mask advisory on the entrance of Town Hall
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to put up a mask advisory on the entrance of Town Hall. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Nicole Podkowa 5K Road Race on October 2, 2021, contingent upon Police approval
To approve the Nicole Podkowa 5K Road Race on October 2, 2021, contingent upon Police approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Nicole Podkowa 5K Road Race on October 2, 2021, contingent upon Police approval. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development Committee
To appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development Committee
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Travis Rapoza to the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Appoint Mr. Foley as the alternate to the SMMPO
To appoint Mr. Foley as the alternate to the SMMPO
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Mr. Foley as the alternate to the SMMPO. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Enter into the contract with Pierce Atwood
To enter into the contract with Pierce Atwood
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to enter into the contract with Pierce Atwood. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
To appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Anne Morton Smith to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
To appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to appoint Gloria Perparas to the at-large position on the Town Administrator Search committee. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Adjourn – Minutes
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (2-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote was unanimous. (2-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
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