MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 14, 2021
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenny Mitchell, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, James Hickey
Absent: Matthew Dyer
Every vote, in order
Adjourn Open Session and convene in Executive Session, to return to Open Session, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining session...
To adjourn Open Session and convene in Executive Session, to return to Open Session, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining session or contract negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to M.G.L c30a section 21 to wit: Town Administrator and Police Chief, to discuss with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of a public body and the Chair so declares to wit: Katie [LAST NAME]
The roll call lists James Hickey twice, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn Open Session and convene in Executive Session, to return to Open Session, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining session or contract negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to M.G.L c30a section 21 to wit: Town Administrator and Police Chief, to discuss with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of a public body and the Chair so declares to wit: Katie [LAST NAME]. Roll call vote Mr. Hickey aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Make the above described amendments to Chief Miksch's contract
To make the above described amendments to Chief Miksch's contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to make the above described amendments to Chief Miksch's contract. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Make the above described amendments to the contract of the Town Administrator, Lisa Green
To make the above described amendments to the contract of the Town Administrator, Lisa Green
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to make the above described amendments to the contract of the Town Administrator, Lisa Green. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the drafted timeline as presented by Good Energy for the public review period
To approve the drafted timeline as presented by Good Energy for the public review period
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to approve the drafted timeline as presented by Good Energy for the public review period. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Support the addition of the ID badges for Town Hall employees
To support the addition of the ID badges for Town Hall employees
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to support the addition of the ID badges for Town Hall employees. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Approve the above described event rate increases for Camp Kiwanee
To approve the above described event rate increases for Camp Kiwanee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the above described event rate increases for Camp Kiwanee. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Approve the purchase of 485 Winter Street, Hanson
To approve the purchase of 485 Winter Street, Hanson
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the purchase of 485 Winter Street, Hanson. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
Rebid the audit
To rebid the audit
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to rebid the audit. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Rescind the holiday schedule that the Board had voted on at the previous meeting and to adhere to the Union contract
To rescind the holiday schedule that the Board had voted on at the previous meeting and to adhere to the Union contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to rescind the holiday schedule that the Board had voted on at the previous meeting and to adhere to the Union contract. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Give Union employees 2.5 days worth of floaters to be used at their discretion
To give Union employees 2.5 days worth of floaters to be used at their discretion
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to give Union employees 2.5 days worth of floaters to be used at their discretion. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Close Town Hall on December 24, 2021
To close Town Hall on December 24, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close Town Hall on December 24, 2021. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the above listed appointment
To approve the above listed appointment
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to approve the above listed appointment. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the above listed One-day Liquor Licenses
To approve the above listed One-day Liquor Licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the above listed One-day Liquor Licenses. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Adjourn to the Wage and Personnel meeting
To adjourn to the Wage and Personnel meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to adjourn to the Wage and Personnel meeting. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
From the Hanson Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from WHCA-TV interviews (Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Municipal Focus, July 2023; Ann Rein, Joe Weeks and Frank Milisi, Bring It On, April 2024). Members without a photo show initials.
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