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May 4, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Kathryn Manupelli, Liane Gonzalez, Andrew Schultz, Richard Wallner, Stephen O'Leary
Absent: None
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CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 3 (Pending Litigation - Secondary School Building Project), and Exemption 6 (Real Estate - 4, 12, and 14 Concord Street), Such...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (PENDING LITIGATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT), AND EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12, AND 14 CONCORD STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE, TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; PAUL MCKINLEY, FROM WESTON AND SAMPSON, ATTORNEY'S DEBORAH ECKER AND DARREN KLEIN FROM KP LAW, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT AND DON KELLIHER AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (PENDING LITIGATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT), AND EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12, AND 14 CONCORD STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH ROURKE, TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; PAUL MCKINLEY, FROM WESTON AND SAMPSON, ATTORNEY'S DEBORAH ECKER AND DARREN KLEIN FROM KP LAW, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT AND DON KELLIHER AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR REGULAR SESSION. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
MINUTES
Approve the April 15, 2020 Regular Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 15, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 15, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Approve the April 15, 2020 Executive Session Minutes as Written
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 15, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 15, 2020 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
APPROVE FY 2021 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
Approve the Attached Fiscal Year 2021 Employee Health Insurance Plan Entitled "Renewal Plan Year: July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021"
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ATTACHED FISCAL YEAR 2021 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ENTITLED "RENEWAL PLAN YEAR: JULY 1, 2020 - JUNE 30, 2021".
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE ATTACHED FISCAL YEAR 2021 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ENTITLED "RENEWAL PLAN YEAR: JULY 1, 2020 - JUNE 30, 2021". MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
AFFIRM DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE REPORT OF MODERATOR'S DECLARATION TO POSTPONE TOWN MEETING WITH ATT
Affirm the Designation of the Public Safety Director to File the Report of the Moderator's Declaration to Postpone Town Meeting with the Attorney General's Office
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE DESIGNATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE THE REPORT OF THE MODERATOR'S DECLARATION TO POSTPONE TOWN MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO AFFIRM THE DESIGNATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO FILE THE REPORT OF THE MODERATOR'S DECLARATION TO POSTPONE TOWN MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
LICENSE FOR WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION - 303 MAIN STREET - VOTE TO APPROVE
Approve the License for Water Main Construction at 303 Main Street and to Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign the License
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LICENSE FOR WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION AT 303 MAIN STREET AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE LICENSE.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LICENSE FOR WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION AT 303 MAIN STREET AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE LICENSE. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
LEGAL BILLS
Approve Legal Bills for March, 2020 in the Amount of $18,864.37 as Follows: Kopelman and Paige, P.C. (General) $12,351.37 Kopeman and Paige, P.C. (Labor) $ 3,373.50 20 Elm Street 40b Project $...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,864.37 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $12,351.37 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 3,373.50 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 760.50 SSBC LITIGATION $ 2,379.00 TOTAL $18,864.37
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH, 2020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,864.37 AS FOLLOWS: KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $12,351.37 KOPEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 3,373.50 20 ELM STREET 40B PROJECT $ 760.50 SSBC LITIGATION $ 2,379.00 TOTAL $18,864.37 MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Recess and Reconvene in Executive Session and Return to Open Session for the Sole Purpose of Adjournment
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECESS AND RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECESS AND RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Exemption 3 (Pending Litigation - Secondary School Building Project), and Exemption 6 (Real Estate - 4, 12, and 14 Concord Street), Such...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (PENDING LITIGATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT), AND EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12, AND 14 CONCORD STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DON KELLIHER AND VINCENZO STUTO, AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION 3 (PENDING LITIGATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT), AND EXEMPTION 6 (REAL ESTATE - 4, 12, AND 14 CONCORD STREET), SUCH DISCUSSIONS IN OPEN SESSION WILL HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE TOWN, AND TO ADMIT THE FOLLOWING: TOWN PLANNER DANIELLE MCKNIGHT; FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABIGAIL HURLBUT, DON KELLIHER AND VINCENZO STUTO, AND FURTHER THAT THE SELECT BOARD WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
RECESS - 9:22 RECONVENE - 10:24
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: O'Leary, second: Schultz)
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