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November 18, 2019
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, John Reilly, John Giger
Absent: Becky Pine
Every vote, in order
(the minutes do not state the motion)
C. 30A, §21(a) Clause 7 - "To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grantin-aid requirements" - Purpose - Review and Approve and Consider Release of Executive Session Minutes Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“30A, §21(a) Clause 7 - "To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grantin-aid requirements" - Purpose - Review and Approve and Consider Release of Executive Session Minutes Mr. Degen made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Adjourn
Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye Mr. Degen moved to adjourn to Open Session at 6:40pm.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye Mr. Degen moved to adjourn to Open Session at 6:40pm. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Town Manager'S Report
Appoint Mr. Prest to the Finance Committee
Mr. Giger moved to appoint Mr. Prest to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to appoint Mr. Prest to the Finance Committee. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Reilly)
Appoint Mr. Manugian to the Finance Committee
Mr. Giger moved to appoint Mr. Manugian to the Finance Committee.
Yes: Degen, Giger, ReillyAbstained: ManugianThe minutes write the count as "3-01" (a typing slip) and say Ms. Manugian abstained (the appointee, David Manugian, is her husband); with four members present this is three yes votes and Ms. Manugian abstaining.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved to appoint Mr. Manugian to the Finance Committee. Mr. Reilly seconded. The motion carried 3-01 with Ms. Manugian abstaining..” (Motion: Giger, second: Reilly)
Appoint Ms. Linskey to the Finance Committee
Mr. Giger made a motion to appoint Ms. Linskey to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger made a motion to appoint Ms. Linskey to the Finance Committee. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Giger, second: Reilly)
Approve the Capital Planning Advisory Committee document including the changes to appointments as presented
Mr. Degen moved to approve the Capital Planning Advisory Committee document including the changes to appointments as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to approve the Capital Planning Advisory Committee document including the changes to appointments as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Tax Classification Hearing
Open the public hearing on the tax classification
Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing on the tax classification.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the public hearing on the tax classification. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Reilly)
Continue the public hearing for tax classification until December 9, 2019 at 7:15pm
Mr. Reilly made a motion to continue the public hearing for tax classification until December 9, 2019 at 7:15pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to continue the public hearing for tax classification until December 9, 2019 at 7:15pm. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Degen)
Town Manager'S Report Cont
Approve the Public Records Request Policy as presented
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the Public Records Request Policy as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the Public Records Request Policy as presented. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Reilly)
Liaison Reports
Approve the meeting minutes of November 4, 2019 as presented
MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 4, 2019 as presented.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Degen moved to approve the meeting minutes of November 4, 2019 as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Minutes
Approve the work session minutes of November 7, 2019
Mr. Reilly moved to approve the work session minutes of November 7, 2019.
Yes: Giger, Manugian, ReillyAbstained: Degen
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to approve the work session minutes of November 7, 2019. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Degen abstaining..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Manugian)
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