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March 20, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Willard J. Boulter, Jr., Arthur P. Boyle, Jr., John G. Brown, Jr., Jessica M. Rushing, Daniel W. Trabucco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1:00 Margaret Struzik, Town Clerk: State Senate Election Vote to Consolidate Precincts 1-5 for the Upcoming March 31, 20
Hold the town election as recommended by the town Clerk whether it's on March 31 or at a delayed time, following the plan as outlined by the Town Clerk
To hold the town election as recommended by the town Clerk whether it's on March 31 or at a delayed time, following the plan as outlined by the Town Clerk
Yes: Brown, Rushing, TrabuccoNo: Boulter, Boyle
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to hold the town election as recommended by the town Clerk whether it's on March 31 or at a delayed time, following the plan as outlined by the Town Clerk. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. Mr. Boulter disagreed with Town Hall as the proposed consolidated polling location and prosed the Pembroke Library instead. Discussion ensued. Further discussion ensued on the need for the vote versus postponing the vote to a time after the legislation passes. Ms. Rushing voiced support for the Clerk's plan. Mr. Trabucco concurred, and recommended adding the caveat of the passage of the legislation to the motion. Ms. Struzik advised that the Police Chief and PEMA have approved her proposed plan. Rushing amended her motion twice, with the final motion before the board as move to accept the plan as proposed by the Town Clerk to consolidate polling places to Town Hall pending legislation. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was 3/2 in favor with Mr. Boyle and Mr. Boulter opposed..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Trabucco)
Reconsider Previous Board of Selectmen Vote Regarding Town Manager Board of Selectmen Negotiation Committee
Reconsider that previous vote
To reconsider that previous vote
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to reconsider that previous vote; Ms. Rushing seconded the motion, adding that it occurred on March 3rd. Mr. Trabucco advised that the vote taken included a circular discussion regarding who would negotiate a new Town Manager's contract, two members or the board of five. The vote to reconsider was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Rushing)
That the two members be appointed by a vote of the Board versus the vote of the Chairman
That the two members be appointed by a vote of the Board versus the vote of the Chairman
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved that the two members be appointed by a vote of the Board versus the vote of the Chairman. Discussion ensued. David Jenkins of KP Law advised that the decision of members is determined by a majority of the Board. The vote on Ms. Rushing's motion, by roll call, was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Rushing)
Nominate Jessica Rushing and Dan Trabucco to be the negotiating committee regarding the new Town Manager contract
To nominate Jessica Rushing and Dan Trabucco to be the negotiating committee regarding the new Town Manager contract
Yes: Boyle, Brown, Rushing, TrabuccoNo: Boulter
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown nominated Jessica Rushing and Dan Trabucco to be the negotiating committee regarding the new Town Manager contract. Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The vote was 4/1 with Mr. Boulter opposed..” (Motion: Brown, second: Boyle)
New Business
Join PACTV's remote meeting format
To join PACTV's remote meeting format
From the minutes
“Mr. Boulter moved to join PACTV's remote meeting format; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Boulter, second: Trabucco)
Postpone any Door-to-Door Solicitation Applications until further notice
To postpone any Door-to-Door Solicitation Applications until further notice
From the minutes
“Ms. Rushing moved to postpone any Door-to-Door Solicitation Applications until further notice. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Rushing, second: Brown)
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21 (2) to discuss strategy with regards to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Town Manager's contract
To enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21 (2) to discuss strategy with regards to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Town Manager's contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21 (2) to discuss strategy with regards to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Town Manager's contract; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. By Roll Call vote: Boyle - yes, Brown - yes, Rushing - yes, Trabucco - yes, Boulter - yes..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
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