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July 18, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris DiSilva, Justine St. John, Mike Stevens, David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Assistant Town...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Assistant Town Administrator. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Assistant Town Administrator. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve a grant of location to install one (1) stub pole #141/8S to support the existing pole #141/8 on Silver Hill Road, Maynard
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve a grant of location to install one (1) stub pole #141/8S to support the existing pole #141/8 on Silver Hill Road, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve a grant of location to install one (1) stub pole #141/8S to support the existing pole #141/8 on Silver Hill Road, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Close the hearing at 7:44pm
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the hearing at 7:44pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the hearing at 7:44pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the use of Coolidge Park for Tinkergarten Classes July 19 and 26, 2023; August 21-25, 2023; September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023; October 21 and 28, 2023; and November 4, 11, and 18, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of Coolidge Park for Tinkergarten Classes July 19 and 26, 2023; August 21-25, 2023; September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023; October 21 and 28, 2023; and November 4, 11, and 18, 2023. Contingent upon receipt of valid certificate of insurance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of Coolidge Park for Tinkergarten Classes July 19 and 26, 2023; August 21-25, 2023; September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023; October 21 and 28, 2023; and November 4, 11, and 18, 2023. Contingent upon receipt of valid certificate of insurance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Appoint the list of election workers as shown for all elections from August 15, 2023 to August 15, 2024
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint the list of election workers as shown for all elections from August 15, 2023 to August 15, 2024. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint the list of election workers as shown for all elections from August 15, 2023 to August 15, 2024. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Appoint, and approve the employment agreement with, Stephanie Duggan as Assistant Town Administrator for term of July 18, 2023 to June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to appoint, and approve the employment agreement with, Stephanie Duggan as Assistant Town Administrator for term of July 18, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-1 (Ms. St. John against).
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, Stevens, SwanbergNo: John
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to appoint, and approve the employment agreement with, Stephanie Duggan as Assistant Town Administrator for term of July 18, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-1 (Ms. St. John against)..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Approve the extension of the lease agreement with Art Space, Inc. for occupation of 61 Summer Street until August 31, 2023
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the extension of the lease agreement with Art Space, Inc. for occupation of 61 Summer Street until August 31, 2023. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the extension of the lease agreement with Art Space, Inc. for occupation of 61 Summer Street until August 31, 2023. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to complete the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 process in the...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to complete the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 process in the FY24-25 pilot round in the amount of $95,000. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the contract with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to complete the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 process in the FY24-25 pilot round in the amount of $95,000. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Set the date, time and location of the 2023 Special Town Meeting as Tuesday, October 10, 2023 beginning at 7:00pm at the Fowler School Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to set the date, time and location of the 2023 Special Town Meeting as Tuesday, October 10, 2023 beginning at 7:00pm at the Fowler School Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to set the date, time and location of the 2023 Special Town Meeting as Tuesday, October 10, 2023 beginning at 7:00pm at the Fowler School Auditorium, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Green Meadow School Building Committee membership, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through D as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve Correspondences A through D as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve Correspondences A through D as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of July 5, 2023 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of July 5, 2023 as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of July 5, 2023 as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
Have David Gavin be the FY24 member of the Affordable Housing Trust
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to have David Gavin be the FY24 member of the Affordable Housing Trust. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to have David Gavin be the FY24 member of the Affordable Housing Trust. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the Select Board FY24 schedule of meetings adding the amendment of the August 2, 2023 meeting at Mill & Main
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Select Board FY24 schedule of meetings adding the amendment of the August 2, 2023 meeting at Mill & Main. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Select Board FY24 schedule of meetings adding the amendment of the August 2, 2023 meeting at Mill & Main. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:13pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:13pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
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