MassVoter.com← Hanover Select BoardHanover Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 21, 2020
7 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David R. Delaney, Rhonda Nyman, John C. Tuzik, John Barry, Vanessa O'Connor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2020
To approve the Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2020.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2020..”
Ratify the Town Moderator's appointment of Adam Hill to the Parks and Recreation Committee and reappointment of Jim Coulter to the Community Preservation Committee
To ratify the Town Moderator's appointment of Adam Hill to the Parks and Recreation Committee and reappointment of Jim Coulter to the Community Preservation Committee.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to ratify the Town Moderator's appointment of Adam Hill to the Parks and Recreation Committee and reappointment of Jim Coulter to the Community Preservation Committee..”
Proclaim the week of October 4th, 2020 – October 10th, 2020 Hanover Visiting Nurses Week
To proclaim the week of October 4th, 2020 – October 10th, 2020 Hanover Visiting Nurses Week.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to proclaim the week of October 4th, 2020 – October 10th, 2020 Hanover Visiting Nurses Week..”
Update Selectmen's Policy 9-10 Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy
To update Selectmen's Policy 9-10 Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to update Selectmen's Policy 9-10 Temporary Outdoor Dining Policy..”
Renew the 24-Hour Business Operations License for Cumberland Farms located at 0, & 1969, and 1987 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339
To renew the 24-Hour Business Operations License for Cumberland Farms located at 0, & 1969, and 1987 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to renew the 24-Hour Business Operations License for Cumberland Farms located at 0, & 1969, and 1987 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339..”
Enter into Executive Session to conduct a strategy session related to the ongoing negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director who are...
To enter into Executive Session to conduct a strategy session related to the ongoing negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director who are representing the Town of Hanover/Board of Selectmen in the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the HMEL, AFSME, Fire and Police Unions as the Chair had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations, and to discuss a personnel issue/ complaint concerning an employee.
From the minutes
“At 6:40 p.m. the Chair took a roll call vote to enter into Executive Session to conduct a strategy session related to the ongoing negotiations being conducted between the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director who are representing the Town of Hanover/Board of Selectmen in the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the HMEL, AFSME, Fire and Police Unions as the Chair had determined that a discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiations, and to discuss a personnel issue/ complaint concerning an employee. The Chair stated that the Board will be returning to open session. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Tuzik, aye, Selectwoman O'Connor, aye, Vice Chair Nyman, aye, Selectman Barry, aye, Chairman Delaney, aye.”
Approve the application
To approve the application.
John C. Tuzik stepped aside (recused) from this vote. The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the application..”
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