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January 22, 2025
5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Conway, William Watkins, Kevin Costa, Katie Goldrick, Pamela Campanella
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Pam Campanella joined at 7:08 pm.
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session pursuant to general laws, section c 30 A, 21 a 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel regarding the DPW superintendent…
William Watkins moved to go into executive session pursuant to general laws, section c 30 A, 21 a 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel regarding the DPW superintendent contract and inspection of services contract and pursuant to GLC30 a section 21 a 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's position. Catherine Goldrick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote.
The board entered executive session at 7:05 PM; Pam Campanella joined at 7:08, so the unanimous vote is shown for the four members present. The minutes then print a roll call listing all five members voting yes.
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved to go into executive session pursuant to general laws, section c 30 A, 21 a 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel regarding the DPW superintendent contract and inspection of services contract and pursuant to GLC30 a section 21 a 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's position. Catherine Goldrick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Watkins, second: Goldrick)
Appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the DPW superintendent as discussed and the execution of the contract upon final approval
William Watkins moved to appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the DPW superintendent as discussed and the execution of the contract upon final approval. Catherine Goldrick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: abstain ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: abstain ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick"The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained."
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved to appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the DPW superintendent as discussed and the execution of the contract upon final approval. Catherine Goldrick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: abstain ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: abstain ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Goldrick)
Select Mr. Din Jenkins as the next Holbrook police chief subject to successful contract negotiations and subject to a 10-year complete employment background history, including internal…
Kevin Costa moved to select Mr. Din Jenkins as the next Holbrook police chief subject to successful contract negotiations and subject to a 10-year complete employment background history, including internal investigations. William Watkins seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote. Discuss and Vote
From the minutes
“Kevin Costa moved to select Mr. Din Jenkins as the next Holbrook police chief subject to successful contract negotiations and subject to a 10-year complete employment background history, including internal investigations. William Watkins seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote. Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Costa, second: Watkins)
Approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles
William Watkins moved to approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: No The motion passed with a 4-1 vote, with Catherine Goldrick voting against. Discuss and Vote
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Costa, WatkinsNo: Goldrick
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved to approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: No The motion passed with a 4-1 vote, with Catherine Goldrick voting against. Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Costa)
Adjourn the meeting
William Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote..” (Motion: Watkins, second: Costa)
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