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May 20, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Reorganization after the May 2021 town election.
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron, Ashley A. DiSesa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization Of The Board Of Selectmen
Nominate Andrews as Chair
To nominate Andrews as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Andrews as Chair..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Nominate Garron as Vice Chair
To nominate Garron as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Garron as Vice Chair..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Nominate DiSesa as Clerk
To nominate DiSesa as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to nominate DiSesa as Clerk..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Resignations - Finance Committee & Elementary School Committee
Accept the resignations from Frederick McGovern and Alison Vance and that letters be sent to them thanking them for their service
To accept the resignations from Frederick McGovern and Alison Vance and that letters be sent to them thanking them for their service.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously accepted the resignations from Frederick McGovern and Alison Vance and that letters be sent to them thanking them for their service..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
VFW Memorial Day Ceremony
Grant the VFW Post 6258 the use of the Town Green and the use of speakers on Monday, May 31st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for their Memorial Day ceremony
To grant the VFW Post 6258 the use of the Town Green and the use of speakers on Monday, May 31st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for their Memorial Day ceremony.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously granted the VFW Post 6258 the use of the Town Green and the use of speakers on Monday, May 31st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for their Memorial Day ceremony..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Live Entertainment - Cruise Night at Walmart
Approve Permit #2021-12 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 21, 2021 through September 24, 2021 contingent on the Board of Health...
To approve Permit #2021-12 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 21, 2021 through September 24, 2021 contingent on the Board of Health receiving a certificate of liability.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-12 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 21, 2021 through September 24, 2021 contingent on the Board of Health receiving a certificate of liability..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting to open the scheduled meeting for 11:15 a.m. at 11:27 a.m
To adjourn the meeting to open the scheduled meeting for 11:15 a.m. at 11:27 a.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting to open the scheduled meeting for 11:15 a.m. at 11:27 a.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 11:29 a.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD...
To enter into Executive Session at 11:29 a.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 11:29 a.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Come out of Executive Session at 12:12 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 12:12 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 12:12 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 12:12 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 12:12 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 12:12 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
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