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February 16, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Array
Present: Mary Power, Joseph Fisher, William Ramsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes dated January 21, 2021
To approve the minutes dated January 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the minutes dated January 21, 2021. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Appoint David P. Jones as Police Chief effective immediately
To appoint David P. Jones as Police Chief effective immediately.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to appoint David P. Jones as Police Chief effective immediately. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Approve the request of the Police Department to repurpose $13,131.00 from the existing FY2 Evidence Room Upgrade capital funds to bridge a deficit in the cost of replacing seven marked police cruisers
To approve the request of the Police Department to repurpose $13,131.00 from the existing FY2 Evidence Room Upgrade capital funds to bridge a deficit in the cost of replacing seven marked police cruisers.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the request of the Police Department to repurpose $13,131.00 from the existing FY2 Evidence Room Upgrade capital funds to bridge a deficit in the cost of replacing seven marked police cruisers. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Approve the request of the Police Department to repurpose $24,500.00 from the existing FY 21 Automated Defibrillators capital funds to upgrade the purchase of seven police cruisers with Ford's...
To approve the request of the Police Department to repurpose $24,500.00 from the existing FY 21 Automated Defibrillators capital funds to upgrade the purchase of seven police cruisers with Ford's hybrid police vehicle option.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to approve the request of the Police Department to repurpose $24,500.00 from the existing FY 21 Automated Defibrillators capital funds to upgrade the purchase of seven police cruisers with Ford's hybrid police vehicle option. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action of Article Q, with a request to the Advisory Committee to ensure that the language to be used in the General By-laws is grammatically correct and consistent with the...
To recommend favorable action of Article Q, with a request to the Advisory Committee to ensure that the language to be used in the General By-laws is grammatically correct and consistent with the intent of the League of Women Voters, with the final version of the adjustments to the General By-laws to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ramsey withdrew his motion and seconded the motion presented by Mr. Fisher.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article Q, with a request to the Advisory Committee to ensure that the language to be used in the General By-laws is grammatically correct and consistent with the intent of the League of Women Voters, with the final version of the adjustments to the General By-laws to be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ramsey withdrew his motion and seconded the motion presented by Mr. Fisher. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)
Recommend favorable action of Article X
To recommend favorable action of Article X.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action of Article X. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Sign the Agreement with the Teamsters Local Union 25 (Public Works Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
To sign the Agreement with the Teamsters Local Union 25 (Public Works Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to sign the Agreement with the Teamsters Local Union 25 (Public Works Staff) effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
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