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February 26, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kim R. Roy, Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 26th
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, February 26th.
From the minutes
“The Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, February 26th..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 8, 2019 Regular Session - February 6, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 8, 2019 Regular Session - February 6, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 8, 2019 Regular Session - February 6, 2019.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants And Commitments
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 74 $ 367,156.91 Vendor Warrant # 75 $ 319,313.78 Withholding Warrant # 76 $ 133,030.65 Ambulance Commitment $ 29,852.06 from 2/4/19 - 2/10/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 37,603.86 from 2/11/19 - 2/17/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 74 $ 367,156.91 Vendor Warrant # 75 $ 319,313.78 Withholding Warrant # 76 $ 133,030.65 Ambulance Commitment $ 29,852.06 from 2/4/19 - 2/10/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 37,603.86 from 2/11/19 - 2/17/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 77 $ 273,299.86
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 77 $ 273,299.86.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (STM warrant/2/25/19) ………... $ 589.00 National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 20.93 ENGIE Resources (service/concession stand) ………………… $ 12.05 National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 694.33 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 756.27 Massachusetts Municipal Assoc. (meeting/Seelig/3/21/19).…... $ 40.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (STM warrant/2/25/19) ………... $ 589.00 National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 20.93 ENGIE Resources (service/concession stand) ………………… $ 12.05 National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 694.33 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 756.27 Massachusetts Municipal Assoc. (meeting/Seelig/3/21/19).…... $ 40.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Fire Suppression System
Have Vertex as the OPM for the Fire Suppression System subject to any requirements of the procurement laws for the State
To have Vertex as the OPM for the Fire Suppression System subject to any requirements of the procurement laws for the State.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have Vertex as the OPM for the Fire Suppression System subject to any requirements of the procurement laws for the State..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Rural Chapter 70 School Aid
Send a letter of support for the above-mentioned endeavor
To send a letter of support for the above-mentioned endeavor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support for the above-mentioned endeavor..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Highway Department - Small Bridge Awards
Send Hayward a letter thanking him for his efforts in getting this grant
To send Hayward a letter thanking him for his efforts in getting this grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send Hayward a letter thanking him for his efforts in getting this grant..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Helen Doucette Resignation - Council on Aging
Send her a letter thanking her for her service to the Town
To send her a letter thanking her for her service to the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send her a letter thanking her for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve Ambulance Abatements for January 2019 in the amount of $115,636.23
To approve Ambulance Abatements for January 2019 in the amount of $115,636.23.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve Ambulance Abatements for January 2019 in the amount of $115,636.23..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - 47 to 48 Indian Path Road
Approve Permit #2019-01 issued to Joseph Botti Co., Inc. (for National Grid) to excavate a 2' x 3' x 205' road cut from 47 to 48 Indian Path Road to install conduit to replace direct buried cable
To approve Permit #2019-01 issued to Joseph Botti Co., Inc. (for National Grid) to excavate a 2' x 3' x 205' road cut from 47 to 48 Indian Path Road to install conduit to replace direct buried cable.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-01 issued to Joseph Botti Co., Inc. (for National Grid) to excavate a 2' x 3' x 205' road cut from 47 to 48 Indian Path Road to install conduit to replace direct buried cable..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Steven Littlefield - Appointment as Assistant Veterans' Agent
Appoint Steven Littlefield as the Veterans' Agent Assistant, term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint Steven Littlefield as the Veterans' Agent Assistant, term to expire June 30, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Steven Littlefield as the Veterans' Agent Assistant, term to expire June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Town Administrator
To enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Town Administrator:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway/Cemetery, Police Chief and Town Administrator: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:01 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m..” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
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