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March 7, 2022
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Battistini, Nathan Demers, Mark Germain, Neil Rosenthal
Absent: Leilani Dalpe
Every vote, in order
Approve the following FY '23 Town Manager Recommended budgets: FY '23 Administrative Office Buildings - $300,676; Human Resources - $85,000; Planning Department - $218,779; Zoning Department -...
To approve the following FY '23 Town Manager Recommended budgets: FY '23 Administrative Office Buildings - $300,676; Human Resources - $85,000; Planning Department - $218,779; Zoning Department - $35,967; Building Department - $356,318; Sealer of Weights & Measures - $8,088; Animal Control - $141,054; Health Department - $362,982; Historical Commission - $1,600; Council on Aging - $945,490; Veteran's Department - $641,958; and, Park Department - $358,640
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following FY '23 Town Manager Recommended budgets: FY '23 Administrative Office Buildings - $300,676; Human Resources - $85,000; Planning Department - $218,779; Zoning Department - $35,967; Building Department - $356,318; Sealer of Weights & Measures - $8,088; Animal Control - $141,054; Health Department - $362,982; Historical Commission - $1,600; Council on Aging - $945,490; Veteran's Department - $641,958; and, Park Department - $358,640..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
At 7:00 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares – Clerical/COA
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted at 7:00 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares – Clerical/COA.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
At 7:06 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - GMEG
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not give a count or say it was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted at 7:06 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - GMEG.” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
Support the GMEG Contract at 2.5%/2.5%/2.5% increases over three years
To support the GMEG Contract at 2.5%/2.5%/2.5% increases over three years
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to support the GMEG Contract at 2.5%/2.5%/2.5% increases over three years..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Demers)
Accept the Hometown America proposal, dated March 1, 2022, as an Order of the Rent Control Board subject to HTA correcting the $12 error and further that by June 1, 2022, 1
To accept the Hometown America proposal, dated March 1, 2022, as an Order of the Rent Control Board subject to HTA correcting the $12 error and further that by June 1, 2022, 1. HTA shall provide the following a report on the status to find former residents and further procedure if necessary; 2. A proposal for resolving disputes made on individual adjustments and 3. HTA will provide documentation supporting the relationship with Oak Point and Saxon Partners to KPE Law on a confidential basis and that the Board will reconvene after June 1, 2022, to address the outstanding issues identified at this point
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Battistini and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Hometown America proposal, dated March 1, 2022, as an Order of the Rent Control Board subject to HTA correcting the $12 error and further that by June 1, 2022, 1. HTA shall provide the following a report on the status to find former residents and further procedure if necessary; 2. A proposal for resolving disputes made on individual adjustments and 3. HTA will provide documentation supporting the relationship with Oak Point and Saxon Partners to KPE Law on a confidential basis and that the Board will reconvene after June 1, 2022, to address the outstanding issues identified at this point..” (Motion: Battistini, second: Rosenthal)
Appoint Robert Silva, Nicholas Guarda and Steven Callahan to the Permanent Cable Committee, each for three year terms, to expire June 30, 2025
To appoint Robert Silva, Nicholas Guarda and Steven Callahan to the Permanent Cable Committee, each for three year terms, to expire June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Robert Silva, Nicholas Guarda and Steven Callahan to the Permanent Cable Committee, each for three year terms, to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/12/2022
To authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/12/2022
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Demers, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or his designee to sign the warrants for week ending 3/12/2022..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Demers)
Adjourn at 9:25 PM
To adjourn at 9:25 PM
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Demers and seconded by Selectmen Battistini, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:25 PM..” (Motion: Demers, second: Battistini)
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