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February 7, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 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 January 10, 2022 as amended
To approve the Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2022 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 10, 2022 as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of January 22, 2022
To approve the Open Session Minutes of January 22, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 22, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the Open Session Minutes of January 24, 2022 as amended
To approve the Open Session Minutes of January 24, 2022 as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 24, 2022 as amended. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the appointment of Martha Reed as the Council on Aging Director
To approve the appointment of Martha Reed as the Council on Aging Director
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the appointment of Martha Reed as the Council on Aging Director. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Amend the decision that was agreed with the Select Board with the Collins Center and eliminate the requirement of interviewing of no less than 2 but more than 5 candidates
To amend the decision that was agreed with the Select Board with the Collins Center and eliminate the requirement of interviewing of no less than 2 but more than 5 candidates
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to amend the decision that was agreed with the Select Board with the Collins Center and eliminate the requirement of interviewing of no less than 2 but more than 5 candidates. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Interview Ms. Angie Lopes Ellison for the position of Town Administrator at the next earliest convenience
To interview Ms. Angie Lopes Ellison for the position of Town Administrator at the next earliest convenience
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to interview Ms. Angie Lopes Ellison for the position of Town Administrator at the next earliest convenience. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Set the next meeting for February 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm for the interview of Ms. Ellison
To set the next meeting for February 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm for the interview of Ms. Ellison
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to set the next meeting for February 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm for the interview of Ms. Ellison. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Allow the interim Town Administrator and the Sustainability Coordinator, Ms. McClees to handle all negotiations for the renewal of the Power Options and to provide electricity on behalf of the town
To allow the interim Town Administrator and the Sustainability Coordinator, Ms. McClees to handle all negotiations for the renewal of the Power Options and to provide electricity on behalf of the town
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to allow the interim Town Administrator and the Sustainability Coordinator, Ms. McClees to handle all negotiations for the renewal of the Power Options and to provide electricity on behalf of the town. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Authorize the interim Town Administrator to work with Ms. McClees to get bids and procure electricity according to the advice of Power Options
To authorize the interim Town Administrator to work with Ms. McClees to get bids and procure electricity according to the advice of Power Options
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to authorize the interim Town Administrator to work with Ms. McClees to get bids and procure electricity according to the advice of Power Options. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Table the Hazzard Mitigation Plan Grant until the next meeting
To table the Hazzard Mitigation Plan Grant until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to table the Hazzard Mitigation Plan Grant until the next meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Set up a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works to discuss the Open Space and Recreation plan at a future Select Board meeting
To set up a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works to discuss the Open Space and Recreation plan at a future Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to set up a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works to discuss the Open Space and Recreation plan at a future Select Board meeting. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Approve the FY23 Goals and Objectives document as presented in the packet
To approve the FY23 Goals and Objectives document as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to approve the FY23 Goals and Objectives document as presented in the packet. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Allow the Riverside Cemetery Trustees to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and to waive the rental fee but keep the custodian’s fee
To allow the Riverside Cemetery Trustees to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and to waive the rental fee but keep the custodian’s fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to allow the Riverside Cemetery Trustees to use the Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and to waive the rental fee but keep the custodian’s fee. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Accept the resignation of Maria Walker from the Commission on Disability and thank her for her service
To accept the resignation of Maria Walker from the Commission on Disability and thank her for her service
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to accept the resignation of Maria Walker from the Commission on Disability and thank her for her service. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 21 for the Review of Executive Session minutes from August 17, 2020- June 21, 2021
To enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 21 for the Review of Executive Session minutes from August 17, 2020- June 21, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Powers made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 21 for the Review of Executive Session minutes from August 17, 2020- June 21, 2021. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was unanimous. (3-0).” (Motion: Powers, second: Silvia)
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