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September 23, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: Paul Ciaburri
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Accept the Open Session Minutes of September 9", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of September 9", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of September 9", 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Morse. All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Accept the Open Session Minutes of September 17", 2024, as presented
To accept the Open Session Minutes of September 17", 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the Open Session Minutes of September 17", 2024, as presented. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Morse. . All present members of the Board are in favor.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Appoint Suzanne Szyndlar to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring May 28", 2025
To appoint Suzanne Szyndlar to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring May 28", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Suzanne Szyndlar to the Board of Assessors with a term expiring May 28", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Appointment to Registrar of Voters
Appoint Halima Tiffany to Registrar of Voters with a term to expire April 30", 2026
To appoint Halima Tiffany to Registrar of Voters with a term to expire April 30", 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Halima Tiffany to Registrar of Voters with a term to expire April 30", 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Correspondence
Approve the Bond Anticipation Note renewal for the E13660 gallon pumper truck with an issued amount of $199,200 and a principle paydown amount of $49,800 and to approve the Bond Aniticipation Note...
To approve the Bond Anticipation Note renewal for the E13660 gallon pumper truck with an issued amount of $199,200 and a principle paydown amount of $49,800 and to approve the Bond Aniticipation Note renewal for the ambulance with an issue amount of $48,000 and a principle paydown amount of $24,000.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the Bond Anticipation Note renewal for the E13660 gallon pumper truck with an issued amount of $199,200 and a principle paydown amount of $49,800 and to approve the Bond Aniticipation Note renewal for the ambulance with an issue amount of $48,000 and a principle paydown amount of $24,000. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Appoint three (3) detail police officers for the Presidential Election on November 5, 2024
To appoint three (3) detail police officers for the Presidential Election on November 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint three (3) detail police officers for the Presidential Election on November 5, 2024. The motion is seconded by Select Board ' Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
New Business
Approve police department policy and procedure #7.07 as presented
To approve police department policy and procedure #7.07 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve police department policy and procedure #7.07 as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Approve the use of ARPA Funds in the amount of $245,150 for the purchase of a Cat 930 Wheel Loader
To approve the use of ARPA Funds in the amount of $245,150 for the purchase of a Cat 930 Wheel Loader.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the use of ARPA Funds in the amount of $245,150 for the purchase of a Cat 930 Wheel Loader. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Social Media Policy
Appoint Cameron Durant, Andreia Lacerda and Emily Dumas-Harding to be Administrators of the Town's Social Media Platform
To appoint Cameron Durant, Andreia Lacerda and Emily Dumas-Harding to be Administrators of the Town's Social Media Platform. This motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Cameron Durant, Andreia Lacerda and Emily Dumas-Harding to be Administrators of the Town's Social Media Platform. This motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Select Board t meeting
To adjourn the Select Board t meeting.
The roll call lists Paul Ciaburri, who is not listed as present, so we show the count only. The minutes name Paul Ciaburri as the seconder, but do not list this member as present at this point.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the Select Board t meeting. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Roll call vote: Murphy- : Aye, Ciaburri-Aye, Morse-Aye. Motion passes, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
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