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September 18, 2018
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Larry J. Ryan, Michael P. Mullen, Jr., Michael P. O'Loughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Open Session Minutes of July 10, 2018
To approve Open Session Minutes of July 10, 2018
The minutes give the count (2-1-1) and name Michael P. O'Loughlin in brackets, without saying how they voted. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Open Session Minutes of July 10, 2018, by Mr. Mullen, 2"¢ by Mr. Ryan. Approved 2-1-1 (O'Loughlin)..” (Motion: Mullen, second: Ryan)
Approve Open Session Minutes of September 4, 2018
To approve Open Session Minutes of September 4, 2018
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Open Session Minutes of September 4, 2018, by Mr. Mullen, 2™4 by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Approve Executive Session Minutes of July 10, 2018
To approve Executive Session Minutes of July 10, 2018
Yes: Mullen, RyanAbstained: O'Loughlin
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Executive Session Minutes of July 10, 2018, by Mr. Mullen, 24 by Mr. Ryan. Approved 2 - 0 -1 (O'Loughlin)..” (Motion: Mullen, second: Ryan)
Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 4, 2018
To approve Executive Session Minutes of September 4, 2018
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Executive Session Minutes of September 4, 2018, by Mr. Mullen, 2"! by Mr. O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Table issue to a future date when the BOS has a full 5 member board in place
To table issue to a future date when the BOS has a full 5 member board in place
From the minutes
“MOTION to table issue to a future date when the BOS has a full 5 member board in place by Mr. Mullen, 2"¢ by Mr. O'Loughlin, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Add $100,000 in Program Income on hand to its FY18 grant in conformance with the special conditions of its grant agreement with DHCD
To add $100,000 in Program Income on hand to its FY18 grant in conformance with the special conditions of its grant agreement with DHCD
From the minutes
“MOTION to add $100,000 in Program Income on hand to its FY18 grant in conformance with the special conditions of its grant agreement with DHCD by Mr. Mullen, 2" by Mr. O'Loughlin, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Appoint Marcia Birmingham as Environmental Certifying Officer
To appoint Marcia Birmingham as Environmental Certifying Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Marcia Birmingham as Environmental Certifying Officer by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Mr. Mullen, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Mullen)
Rescind the School Payroll Procedure
To rescind the School Payroll Procedure
From the minutes
“MOTION to rescind the School Payroll Procedure by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Mr. Mullen, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Mullen)
Appoint Pam Titus, 864 Union Street, to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Pam Titus, 864 Union Street, to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Pam Titus, 864 Union Street, to the Open Space Committee by Mr. Mullen, 2" by Mr. O'Loughlin, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Appoint Peter Ewell, 298 Webster Street, to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Peter Ewell, 298 Webster Street, to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Peter Ewell, 298 Webster Street, to the Community Preservation Committee by Mr. Mullen, 2" by Mr. O'Loughlin, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Table decision until October 2, 2018
To table decision until October 2, 2018
From the minutes
“MOTION to table decision until October 2, 2018 by Mr. O'Loughlin, 24 by Mr. Mullen, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Mullen)
Nominate Father Hickey to receive the Rockland's BEST Award
To nominate Father Hickey to receive the Rockland's BEST Award
From the minutes
“MOTION to nominate Father Hickey to receive the Rockland's BEST Award by Mr. Mullen, 2" by Mr. O'Loughlin, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Mullen, second: O'Loughlin)
Adjourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining; to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; to discuss litigation strategy; and...
To adjourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining; to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; to discuss litigation strategy; and Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under authority of, any general or special law, specifically G.L. c. 30A sections 22 (f) and (g) regarding review of executive session minutes. NOT TO RECONVENE by Mr. Ryan
From the minutes
“MOTION to adjourn to EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining; to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; to discuss litigation strategy; and Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under authority of, any general or special law, specifically G.L. c. 30A sections 22 (f) and (g) regarding review of executive session minutes. NOT TO RECONVENE by Mr. Ryan, passed by Roll Call Vote unanimously..”
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