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July 12, 2021
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Becky Pine, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham, Joshua Degen, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Exit Executive Session and enter Regular Session at 6:58pm
Haddad, Town Manager; Dawn Dunbar, Executive Assistant; Members of the Finance Committee - Bud Robertson, Colby Doody, Scott Whitefield, Mary Linskey, Gary Green, David Manugian; Raquel Majeski, Diversity Task Force Chair; Michelle Collette, Diversity Task Force Member; Mr. Cunningham made a motion to exit Executive Session and enter Regular Session at 6:58pm.
From the minutes
“Haddad, Town Manager; Dawn Dunbar, Executive Assistant; Members of the Finance Committee - Bud Robertson, Colby Doody, Scott Whitefield, Mary Linskey, Gary Green, David Manugian; Raquel Majeski, Diversity Task Force Chair; Michelle Collette, Diversity Task Force Member; Mr. Cunningham made a motion to exit Executive Session and enter Regular Session at 6:58pm. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye; Cunningham-aye. Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report
Approve the Town Manager's appointments of Donna Main as the Park Administrative Assistant and Tammi Mickel as the Treasurer/Collector Office Assistant, both positions not to exceed 15 hours per week
Mr. Degen moved to approve the Town Manager's appointments of Donna Main as the Park Administrative Assistant and Tammi Mickel as the Treasurer/Collector Office Assistant, both positions not to exceed 15 hours per week.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to approve the Town Manager's appointments of Donna Main as the Park Administrative Assistant and Tammi Mickel as the Treasurer/Collector Office Assistant, both positions not to exceed 15 hours per week. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Joseph Wang as a Lifeguard
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Joseph Wang as a Lifeguard.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Joseph Wang as a Lifeguard. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Degen)
Town Manager'S Report
Haddad asked the Board to appoint Eileen McHugh to the Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee adding she was as strong member and because of some confusion, had not been brought forward during their annual appointments in June. Mr. Cunningham made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Project Funding Agreement for the Florence Roche Elementary School Project on behalf of the Town
Mr. Cunningham moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the Project Funding Agreement for the Florence Roche Elementary School Project on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the Project Funding Agreement for the Florence Roche Elementary School Project on behalf of the Town. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Joint Meeting With Finance Committee - Line-Item Transfers
Approve line-item transfers totaling $92,592 by excluding the portion to repave Squannacook Hall
Mr. Degen moved that they approve line-item transfers totaling $92,592 by excluding the portion to repave Squannacook Hall.
Yes: Degen, ManugianNo: Cunningham, Pine, ReillyThe minutes write the count as 3-2 ("The motion failed by a 3-2 vote against."); the roll call shows 2 yes and 3 no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that they approve line-item transfers totaling $92,592 by excluding the portion to repave Squannacook Hall. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad said that they signed a deed and had the responsibility to perform the work adding he wanted to in do this in FY21 and not impact FY22. He said that they had the ability to pay for this in FY21 and wanted to do so. Mr. Degen said that this would impact their free cash position. Mr. Haddad said that it would impact their free cash either now or in the fall if they brought it to Town Meeting. Ms. Linskey said this was the proper way to account for this (by spending FY21 funds) adding the liability probably should have happened years ago. Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Cunningham-nay; Pine-nay; Reilly-nay. The motion failed by a 3-2 vote against..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Approve the line-item transfer request of $107,444
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the line-item transfer request of $107,444.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the line-item transfer request of $107,444. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Manugiannay; Degen-nay; Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Manugiannay; Degen-nay; Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Robertson moved to approve the line-item transfer request of $107,444.
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, ManugianThe motion was made by Robertson of the other board.
From the minutes
“Manugiannay; Degen-nay; Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye Mr. Robertson moved to approve the line-item transfer request of $107,444. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..”
Select Board Items For Consideration
Approve the all alcoholic, on premise liquor license application for the Herb Lyceum as amended
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the all alcoholic, on premise liquor license application for the Herb Lyceum as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the all alcoholic, on premise liquor license application for the Herb Lyceum as amended. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Appoint Fran Stanley with a term to expire June 30, 2022 to the Diversity Task Force as the Representative from the Town
Mr. Degen moved to appoint Fran Stanley with a term to expire June 30, 2022 to the Diversity Task Force as the Representative from the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to appoint Fran Stanley with a term to expire June 30, 2022 to the Diversity Task Force as the Representative from the Town. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Cunningham)
Call for the opening of the Fall Town Meeting warrant today, July 12, 2021 and close the warrant on August 12, 2021 at the close of business and that they call for the Fall Town Meeting to be held...
Mr. Degen moved to call for the opening of the Fall Town Meeting warrant today, July 12, 2021 and close the warrant on August 12, 2021 at the close of business and that they call for the Fall Town Meeting to be held on October 23, 2021 to begin at 9:00am.
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to call for the opening of the Fall Town Meeting warrant today, July 12, 2021 and close the warrant on August 12, 2021 at the close of business and that they call for the Fall Town Meeting to be held on October 23, 2021 to begin at 9:00am. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Other Business
Approve the meeting minutes of June 21, 2021
MINUTES Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 21, 2021. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of June 28, 2021 as amended
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 28, 2021 as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 28, 2021 as amended. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
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