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October 3, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 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 with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: NEPBA Police Union; and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 61-63 Summer Street. 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 with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: NEPBA Police Union; and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 61-63 Summer Street. 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. Swanberg to approve the consent agenda item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the consent agenda item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the use of the "Community Events" account to support the town's personnel support costs
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the use of the "Community Events" account to support the town's personnel support costs. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the use of the "Community Events" account to support the town's personnel support costs. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve the use of Memorial Park on Thursday, October 4, 2023, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, by Jacob Padilla, pending receipt of current certificate of insurance and contingent upon adherence to all...
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of Memorial Park on Thursday, October 4, 2023, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, by Jacob Padilla, pending receipt of current certificate of insurance and contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the use of Memorial Park on Thursday, October 4, 2023, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, by Jacob Padilla, pending receipt of current certificate of insurance and contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: John)
Approve Jonathan Bretz to the Capital Planning Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve Jonathan Bretz to the Capital Planning Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve Jonathan Bretz to the Capital Planning Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Approve the letter of support regarding H.3852, An Act supporting electrical load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the letter of support regarding H.3852, An Act supporting electrical load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the letter of support regarding H.3852, An Act supporting electrical load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Approve the revised Act H. 3930 Home Rule Petition as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the revised Act H. 3930 Home Rule Petition as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the revised Act H. 3930 Home Rule Petition as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Stevens)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Locals 54 & 55 for a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Locals 54 & 55 for a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Locals 54 & 55 for a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Approve the contract with Bobrek Engineering for on-call wetlands and engineering consulting review services as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the contract with Bobrek Engineering for on-call wetlands and engineering consulting review services as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the contract with Bobrek Engineering for on-call wetlands and engineering consulting review services as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Approve Special Town Election Warrant with the indicated date, time and location as Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm with all four precincts at the Fowler Middle School, 3 Tiger...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Special Town Election Warrant with the indicated date, time and location as Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm with all four precincts at the Fowler Middle School, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Special Town Election Warrant with the indicated date, time and location as Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm with all four precincts at the Fowler Middle School, 3 Tiger Drive, Maynard, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)
Approve the policy statement for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as presented
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the policy statement for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the policy statement for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as presented. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through E as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve Correspondences A through E as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve Correspondences A through E as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 19, 2023 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 19, 2023 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of September 19, 2023 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)
Change the next scheduled meeting date from Tuesday, October 17 to Wednesday, October 18
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to change the next scheduled meeting date from Tuesday, October 17 to Wednesday, October 18. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to change the next scheduled meeting date from Tuesday, October 17 to Wednesday, October 18. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)
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