March 6, 2024

“Motion: To place the warrant on the Town's website. (Roche/Doherty) Mr. Trowbridge asked how this came about and he had questions. Ms. Doherty responded that she would explain however Mr. Dumas asked if Mr. Violette could speak as it started prior to Ms. Doherty asking. Mr. Violette stated that Ms. Doherty brought it to his attention that the vendor warrant used to be on the Town's website and it was unclear how or why that stopped. He stated that this is fairly simple to put it up on the Town's website but there is some private information that would need to be redacted. He noted that the School and Electric Department also have vendor warrants that should be placed on the website as well. Mr. Trowbridge asked how often they would need to be posted and how long it is estimated that it would take. Mr. Violette responded that it would be weekly and approximately fifteen minutes. Ms. Bren asked if there was going to be a sign off to make sure that the redaction was done. She added that it is important to be transparent, however she was concerned with the risk of doing this. Mr. Violette responded that there is risk because the work is being done by people and there is a chance for a mistake to happen. There was no more discussion and a vote was taken. Passes 5:0 12. Discussion and Consideration of Flag Policy Ms. Bren stated that this was the recommendation from Town Council. Mr. Dumas stated that he would like to table the discussion until Town Counsel can be present. He stated that this draft follows the outline of the City of Boston. This is the Towns property and not the voice of the public or individuals. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he did not want to put this item off any longer. Mr. Dumas then read the draft policy. Mr. Rhein stated that this seems fine and originally it said the Town Manager could approve, but it should be the Select Board that approves it and limits the Town to four flags unless there is some special reason to do something else. Mr. Dumas stated that in item “e” and “f” that other flags may be flown if the Select Board approves it. It is not like the banner applications that the Board currently approves. Mr. Roche stated that he was comfortable with this proposal and supportive of it. Ms. Doherty said that she was not opposed to this but has a question about letter “e” in the policy. She wanted to know the Board's plan for how this is going to a a a a rr EES Select Board Meeting Minutes March 6, 2024 work. She asked if someone talks to a member of the Board about a flag they want put up then the Board member asks for it to be an agenda item. Mr. Dumas responded yes. Ms. Doherty stated that she wants to be inclusive of everyone and does not see a clear path forward. Mr. Trowbridge understands that it could be a resident coming to ask a single Select Board member for a request and then reach out to the Chair to talk about an agenda item for the Select Board meeting. Mr. Dumas responded that it is not an application. Ms. Doherty believed every request would need to go on the agenda for discussion not that a Board member could pick and choose which items to bring forward. Mr. Trowbridge suggested adding the words “if approval sought by Select Board member and” to the first sentence of item “e” and no one opposed that edit. Motion: To approve the flag policy as amended. (Roche/Trowbridge) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Roche, second: Trowbridge)

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“Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 24035T in the amount of $888,666.33. SA SS SSS SSS SST SSS SSS SSE Select Board Meeting Minutes March 6, 2024 (Roche/Trowbridge) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Roche, second: Trowbridge)

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“Motion: To adjourn the March 6, 2024 Select Board meeting at 7:25PM. (Roche/Doherty) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Roche, second: Doherty)

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