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May 24, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Alison Manugian, Joshua Degen, Becky Pine, John Giger, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Manager'S Report
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad said that he had appointed Siena Salyer as a lifeguard at the Country Club and asked the Board to consider ratifying the appointment. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
He said that this was a seasonal position as well through the end of the summer. Mr. Degen made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made the motion. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Doig addressed the error on his resume. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Noah Paulajka as Cable Production Technician effective today, May 24, 2021
Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Noah Paulajka as Cable Production Technician effective today, May 24, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Noah Paulajka as Cable Production Technician effective today, May 24, 2021. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Manugian asked for a motion to temporarily lift the hiring freeze for this Senior Water Technician I position due to extenuating circumstances. Ms. Pine made the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Degen asked if they had the ability within their budget to hire another person or if they were looking at another rate increase. Mr. Orcutt said that they were reviewing their rates adding they had 2 huge capital projects going on. He added with operating expenses, there may be a small increase they may need to make but would try to leave the first tier alone. Mr. Degen said he would be willing to make this a temporary position through December 2021. Mr. Haddad said that they would need another person once the water treatment plant was up and running adding why would an employee leave a full-time job and wonder if 6 months from now, he was going to have a job. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Robert Maloney as Senior Water Technician I
Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Robert Maloney as Senior Water Technician I.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye Ms. Pine moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Robert Maloney as Senior Water Technician I. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad said it was a grade 10 at $32.50 in the Highway Union Contract. There was a brief discussion about estimated construction timeframe. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Public Hearing - Ixtapa Liquor License Violation Hearing
Open the violation hearing
Mr. Degen moved to open the violation hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to open the violation hearing. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Gigeraye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Impose a 4-day suspension of the liquor license for Ixtapa, to happen on July 2, 3, 4, 5, 2021 and require the staff to renew their TIPS training
Ms. Pine moved to impose a 4-day suspension of the liquor license for Ixtapa, to happen on July 2, 3, 4, 5, 2021 and require the staff to renew their TIPS training.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to impose a 4-day suspension of the liquor license for Ixtapa, to happen on July 2, 3, 4, 5, 2021 and require the staff to renew their TIPS training. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Ms. Pine moved to close the public violation hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye Ms. Pine re-moved to impose a 4-day suspension of the liquor license for Ixtapa to happen on July 2, 3, 4, 5, 2021 and require the staff to renew their TIPS training. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Gigeraye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Close the public violation hearing
Ms. Pine moved to close the public violation hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to close the public violation hearing. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugianaye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Lift the hiring freeze as allocated with funding for positions approved in FY22 budget
Mr. Degen moved to lift the hiring freeze as allocated with funding for positions approved in FY22 budget.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to lift the hiring freeze as allocated with funding for positions approved in FY22 budget. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Wolfe to the Invasive Species Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Degen made that motion
Wolfe to the Invasive Species Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Degen made that motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made that motion. Ms. Pine second the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Authorize the hiring of 3 additional reserve police officers
Mr. Reilly moved to authorize the hiring of 3 additional reserve police officers.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to authorize the hiring of 3 additional reserve police officers. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 10, 2021 as presented
MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 10, 2021 as presented.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Ms. Pine moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 10, 2021 as presented. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Giger-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
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