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August 23, 2021
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Espindola, Stasia Powers, Keith Silvia
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Espindola said he would like to change the charge of the Economic Development Committee
Change the charge to read six (6) at large members and two (2) alternate members
To change the charge to read six (6) at large members and two (2) alternate members
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to change the charge to read six (6) at large members and two (2) alternate members. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the NMI site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet
To approve the NMI site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the NMI site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve Darryl Klinka’s site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet
To approve Darryl Klinka’s site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve Darryl Klinka’s site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve Dennis Leahey’s site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet
To approve Dennis Leahey’s site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve Dennis Leahey’s site location for aquaculture as outlined in the packet. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Table this item to a future meeting
To table this item to a future meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to table this item to a future meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Require that all town employees and people entering town buildings wear masks effective Wednesday, August 25, 2021
To require that all town employees and people entering town buildings wear masks effective Wednesday, August 25, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to require that all town employees and people entering town buildings wear masks effective Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the Collins Center outlining the salary as appropriate and to add the edits by Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola
To approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the Collins Center outlining the salary as appropriate and to add the edits by Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the draft Town Administrator position statement condition upon the Collins Center outlining the salary as appropriate and to add the edits by Ms. Powers and Mr. Espindola. Mr. Espindola seconded. Vote passed. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Powers, second: Espindola)
Accept the resignation on Cultural Council from William J. Lavasseur and thank him for his service
To accept the resignation on Cultural Council from William J. Lavasseur and thank him for his service
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to accept the resignation on Cultural Council from William J. Lavasseur and thank him for his service. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Accept the resignation on Historical Commission from Suzan Galpin and thank her for her service
To accept the resignation on Historical Commission from Suzan Galpin and thank her for her service
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to accept the resignation on Historical Commission from Suzan Galpin and thank her for her service. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Adjourn – Mr. Espindola said he would like to change the charge of the Economic Development Committee
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
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