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December 4, 2018
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrew Friedmann, Barry Berman, Vanessa Alvarado, Dan Ensminger, John Halsey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Retroactively extend the Trails Committee through June 30, 2021
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to retroactively extend the Trails Committee through June 30, 2021 with a second from Mr. Ensminger. Mr. Berman noted the board needs to do better realizing when boards sunset and acting in a timely manner on it. Will Finch, member of the Trails Committee, asked why they need to have a sunset date at all since their job is never ending. Mr. LeLacheur explained that because when the committee was created It was put In their policies with a sunset date so In order to change that, they would have to hold a hearing and change their policies. The board voted on the motion to extend the committee 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to retroactively extend the Trails Committee through June 30, 2021 with a second from Mr. Ensminger. Mr. Berman noted the board needs to do better realizing when boards sunset and acting in a timely manner on it. Will Finch, member of the Trails Committee, asked why they need to have a sunset date at all since their job is never ending. Mr. LeLacheur explained that because when the committee was created It was put In their policies with a sunset date so In order to change that, they would have to hold a hearing and change their policies. The board voted on the motion to extend the committee 5- 0..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Ensminger)
Amend the motion to add customer service training for all staff
Mr. Friedmann made a motion to amend the motion to add customer service training for all staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing.
Yes: Alvarado, Berman, Ensminger, FriedmannNo: Halsey
From the minutes
“Mr. Friedmann made a motion to amend the motion to add customer service training for all staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. Alvarado and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing..” (Motion: Friedmann, second: Alvarado)
Approve the 21 Town Manager goals for FY19 as presented and amended, accomplished as prioritized as time allows
Mr. Berman again moved that the board approve the 21 Town Manager goals for FY19 as presented and amended, accomplished as prioritized as time allows. The motion was approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing.
Yes: Alvarado, Berman, Ensminger, FriedmannNo: Halsey
From the minutes
“Mr. Berman again moved that the board approve the 21 Town Manager goals for FY19 as presented and amended, accomplished as prioritized as time allows. The motion was approved with a 4- 1 vote with Halsey opposing..” (Motion: Berman)
Approve the Inter- Municipal Agreement with Wakefield through December 31, 2021 as presented and amended
Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the Inter- Municipal Agreement with Wakefield through December 31, 2021 as presented and amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado made a motion to approve the Inter- Municipal Agreement with Wakefield through December 31, 2021 as presented and amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berman and approved with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
Adjourn
Ms. Alvarado moved to adjourn at 10: 23 PM. With a second from Mr. Berman the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Alvarado moved to adjourn at 10: 23 PM. With a second from Mr. Berman the motion passed with a 5- 0 vote..” (Motion: Alvarado, second: Berman)
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