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August 4, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael P. O'Loughlin, Kara Nyman, Larry J. Ryan, Michael P. Mullen, Jr., Rich Penney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Open Session Minutes of July 7, 2020
To approve Open Session Minutes of July 7, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Open Session Minutes of July 7, 2020 by Mr. Ryan, 2" by Ms. Nyman. Unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Nyman)
Approve Common Victualler license change of opening hours for Mineros
To approve Common Victualler license change of opening hours for Mineros
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Common Victualler license change of opening hours for Mineros by Mr. Ryan, 2" by Mr. Penney. Unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Penney)
Approve Long-Term Bond issued July 22, 2020 as the documents presented in BOS meeting package
To approve Long-Term Bond issued July 22, 2020 as the documents presented in BOS meeting package
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Long-Term Bond issued July 22, 2020 as the documents presented in BOS meeting package, by Mr. Penney, 24 by Mr. Mullen. Unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Penney, second: Mullen)
Allow the Town to apply for the Mass Works Grant for improvements
To allow the Town to apply for the Mass Works Grant for improvements
From the minutes
“MOTION to allow the Town to apply for the Mass Works Grant for improvements by Mr. Mullen, 2" by Mr. Penney. Unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Mullen, second: Penney)
Adopt the "Town of Rockland Travel Policy during Coronavirus Emergency 2020" and to authorize the Town Administrator to update the Travel Policy, with prior notice to the Board
To adopt the "Town of Rockland Travel Policy during Coronavirus Emergency 2020" and to authorize the Town Administrator to update the Travel Policy, with prior notice to the Board
Yes: Mullen, Nyman, O'Loughlin, RyanNo: Penney
From the minutes
“MOTION to adopt the "Town of Rockland Travel Policy during Coronavirus Emergency 2020" and to authorize the Town Administrator to update the Travel Policy, with prior notice to the Board, by Mr. Ryan, 2™ by Mr. Mullen. Vote 4-1 (Penney)..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Mullen)
Request DOR assistance in a financial policy
To request DOR assistance in a financial policy
From the minutes
“MOTION to request DOR assistance in a financial policy by Mr. Mullen, 2™ by Mr. Penney. Unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Mullen, second: Penney)
Enter into Executive Session for: Purpose No. 6 - To consider the value and disposition of real property: ¢ 320 Concord Street * 1088 Union Street * 49 Custer Street Purpose No, 3 - Litigation...
To enter into Executive Session for: Purpose No. 6 - To consider the value and disposition of real property: ¢ 320 Concord Street * 1088 Union Street * 49 Custer Street Purpose No, 3 - Litigation Strategy: National Opioid Litigation Purpose No. 2 - Contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Assistant Town Administrator contract Approval of Executive Session Minutes * March 16, 2020 * June 2, 2020 and not to reconvene
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Michael P. O'Loughlin, Kara Nyman, Larry J. Ryan, Michael P. Mullen, Jr. and Rich Penney). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION to enter into Executive Session for: Purpose No. 6 - To consider the value and disposition of real property: ¢ 320 Concord Street * 1088 Union Street * 49 Custer Street Purpose No, 3 - Litigation Strategy: National Opioid Litigation Purpose No. 2 - Contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Assistant Town Administrator contract Approval of Executive Session Minutes * March 16, 2020 * June 2, 2020 and not to reconvene, by Ms. Nyman 2™ by Mr. Penney, Roll Call Vote 4-0.” (Motion: Nyman, second: Penney)
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