MassVoter.com← Holbrook Select BoardHolbrook Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Daniel Lee, Joshua Reilly, Lindsy Vayda, Pamela Campanella, Richard McGaughey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joshua Reilly said he was abstaining from the Interim Town Administrator discussion and left his seat; he is not in the later roll calls.
Every vote, in order
Accept the minutes of the Emergency Session of Monday, March 16, 2020, as printed
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. Reilly, that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the Emergency Session of Monday, March 16, 2020, as printed VOTE: 4:0:1 (Mr. McGaughey abstained)
Yes: Campanella, Joshua Reilly, Lee, Vayda
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. Reilly, that the Board of Selectmen accept the minutes of the Emergency Session of Monday, March 16, 2020, as printed VOTE: 4:0:1 (Mr. McGaughey abstained).” (Motion: Vayda, second: Joshua Reilly)
Accept an additional $6,000 for the Public Health Support for COVID-19 Grant from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB), on behalf of the Holbrook Board of Health, and authorize…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept an additional $6,000 for the Public Health Support for COVID-19 Grant from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB), on behalf of the Holbrook Board of Health, and authorize the Board of Health/Health Agent to expend the grant funds, consistent with the grant budget VOTE: 5:0
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept an additional $6,000 for the Public Health Support for COVID-19 Grant from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB), on behalf of the Holbrook Board of Health, and authorize the Board of Health/Health Agent to expend the grant funds, consistent with the grant budget VOTE: 5:0.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Hire Danielle McDonagh for the position of temporary Board of Health nurse, with a stipend of $30 per hour, to work as needed. This is a part-time position with no benefits and is subject to…
MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen hire Danielle McDonagh for the position of temporary Board of Health nurse, with a stipend of $30 per hour, to work as needed. This is a part-time position with no benefits and is subject to grant funding through the Public Health Support for COVID-19 Grant from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards VOTE: 5:0
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen hire Danielle McDonagh for the position of temporary Board of Health nurse, with a stipend of $30 per hour, to work as needed. This is a part-time position with no benefits and is subject to grant funding through the Public Health Support for COVID-19 Grant from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards VOTE: 5:0.” (Motion: Lee, second: Vayda)
Approve an agreement with David Leary dba Leary and Associates for professional cash reconciliation services for the months including February through August 2020, at a rate of $60 per hour…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen approve an agreement with David Leary dba Leary and Associates for professional cash reconciliation services for the months including February through August 2020, at a rate of $60 per hour, with a maximum fee of $1,500 per monthly reconciliation VOTE: 4:0:1 (Mr. Reilly abstained)
Yes: Campanella, Lee, McGaughey, Vayda
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen approve an agreement with David Leary dba Leary and Associates for professional cash reconciliation services for the months including February through August 2020, at a rate of $60 per hour, with a maximum fee of $1,500 per monthly reconciliation VOTE: 4:0:1 (Mr. Reilly abstained).” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Ms. Campanella – Yes Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. McGaughey – No Mr. Lee – No 2:2
Yes: Campanella, VaydaNo: Lee, McGaugheyJoshua Reilly had left his seat, saying he was abstaining from this discussion. The 2-2 tie means the motion failed ("MOTION FAILED").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Ms. Campanella – Yes Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. McGaughey – No Mr. Lee – No 2:2.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months…
MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Mr. Lee – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Ms. Vayda – No Ms. Campanella – No 2:2
Yes: Lee, McGaugheyNo: Campanella, VaydaJoshua Reilly had left his seat, saying he was abstaining from this discussion. The 2-2 tie means the motion failed ("MOTION FAILED").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Mr. Lee – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Ms. Vayda – No Ms. Campanella – No 2:2.” (Motion: Lee, second: McGaughey)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: At 7:35 pm, to adjourn the meeting VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes Ms. Campanella – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Mr. Lee – Yes
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 7:35 pm, to adjourn the meeting VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes Ms. Campanella – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Mr. Lee – Yes.”
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