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December 2, 2019
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Loring Barnes, James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (AFSCME Council 93 DPW Contract) and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for...
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (AFSCME Council 93 DPW Contract) and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrators Contract)
The minutes list each member's vote but do not state the result.
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (AFSCME Council 93 DPW Contract) and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrators Contract) Sel. McCaffrey – aye, Sel. Jurmain – aye, Sel. Barnes – aye.” (Motion: Barnes)
19-239 Tax Rate Classification Hearing
Approve a single tax rate for the Levy Year 2020
To approve a single tax rate for the Levy Year 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve a single tax rate for the Levy Year 2020. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-240 Appointment of Seasonal Snow Contractors
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Kenneth "Alec" McColl as a seasonal snowplow contract for the period of December 02, 2019 – April 01, 2020
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Kenneth "Alec" McColl as a seasonal snowplow contract for the period of December 02, 2019 – April 01, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Kenneth "Alec" McColl as a seasonal snowplow contract for the period of December 02, 2019 – April 01, 2020. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-241 Appointment of Acting Fire Lieutenants
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Chuck Bishop and Mike Scotland to the rank of Lieutenants as a temporary promotion
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Chuck Bishop and Mike Scotland to the rank of Lieutenants as a temporary promotion
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Chuck Bishop and Mike Scotland to the rank of Lieutenants as a temporary promotion. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Ratify the Town Administrators temporary appointment of Cam Wenzel as a temporary firefighter until the return of Lieutenant Howley
To ratify the Town Administrators temporary appointment of Cam Wenzel as a temporary firefighter until the return of Lieutenant Howley
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators temporary appointment of Cam Wenzel as a temporary firefighter until the return of Lieutenant Howley. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-242 Review/Approval of Fuel Tank Storage Licenses
Approve the applications for a license to store underground fuel tanks for 1105-115 Main Street LLC for 2 call I gasoline 10,000 gallon, 1 class II super gasoline 5,000 gallon, and 1 class II...
To approve the applications for a license to store underground fuel tanks for 1105-115 Main Street LLC for 2 call I gasoline 10,000 gallon, 1 class II super gasoline 5,000 gallon, and 1 class II diesel fuel 5,000 gallons
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the applications for a license to store underground fuel tanks for 1105-115 Main Street LLC for 2 call I gasoline 10,000 gallon, 1 class II super gasoline 5,000 gallon, and 1 class II diesel fuel 5,000 gallons. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve the applications for a license to store underground fuel tanks for Acorn of Millis Residential, LLC to install 27 propane take for 500 gallons a total of 13,5000 gallons at 1-48 Acorn Place
To approve the applications for a license to store underground fuel tanks for Acorn of Millis Residential, LLC to install 27 propane take for 500 gallons a total of 13,5000 gallons at 1-48 Acorn Place
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the applications for a license to store underground fuel tanks for Acorn of Millis Residential, LLC to install 27 propane take for 500 gallons a total of 13,5000 gallons at 1-48 Acorn Place. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve the applications for a license to store above ground fuel tanks for Toll MA Land III Limited Partnership for liquid propane maximum quantity of 10,000 gallons at 4 Glen Ellen Blvd
To approve the applications for a license to store above ground fuel tanks for Toll MA Land III Limited Partnership for liquid propane maximum quantity of 10,000 gallons at 4 Glen Ellen Blvd
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the applications for a license to store above ground fuel tanks for Toll MA Land III Limited Partnership for liquid propane maximum quantity of 10,000 gallons at 4 Glen Ellen Blvd. Sel. Barnes Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Barnes)
19-244 Approval of Public Employees Committee (PEC) Agreement
Approve Public Employees Committee (PEC) Agreement ass written in the packet for the period of July 1, 2020, to June 3, 2022
To approve Public Employees Committee (PEC) Agreement ass written in the packet for the period of July 1, 2020, to June 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve Public Employees Committee (PEC) Agreement ass written in the packet for the period of July 1, 2020, to June 3, 2022. Sel. McCaffery Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-246 Discuss Holiday Office Closing Times
Approve the Town Administrators' recommendation to close the Veterans Memorial Building and all non-emergency Town offices at 1:00pm on December 24th and 1:00pm on December 31st
To approve the Town Administrators' recommendation to close the Veterans Memorial Building and all non-emergency Town offices at 1:00pm on December 24th and 1:00pm on December 31st
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the Town Administrators' recommendation to close the Veterans Memorial Building and all non-emergency Town offices at 1:00pm on December 24th and 1:00pm on December 31st. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-247 Approval of FY20 SB Goals
Approve the FY20 Select Board goals
To approve the FY20 Select Board goals
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the FY20 Select Board goals. Sel. Jurmain Seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 7:15pm to attend Town Meeting
To adjourn at 7:15pm to attend Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to adjourn at 7:15pm to attend Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
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