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September 4, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Justin Sullivan, Pamela Pozzi, Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
S Cadime's recommendation was as stated by Deputy Chief Lafleur.
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Silveira to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background check; physical examination, with drug screening; psychological screening; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, MPTC Physical Fitness test; obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; successful verification of the National Decertification Index; successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nathan Silveira to the position of full-time Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background check; physical examination, with drug screening; psychological screening; execution of the recruit officer repayment agreement, MPTC Physical Fitness test; obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; successful verification of the National Decertification Index; successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ZACHARY BROOKS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ZACHARY BROOKS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To accept the resignation of Zachary Brooks from the Fire Department
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to accept the resignation of Zachary Brooks from the Fire Department. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Nobody was present to speak. GENERAL BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE PROPOSAL AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDER TO LAYOUT THE ROADWAY "AIRDRIE COURT" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AS-BUILT PLAN AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION M. Hines asked for a motion to open the public hearing at 6:05pm. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
A PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE PROPOSAL AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDER TO LAYOUT THE ROADWAY "AIRDRIE COURT" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
To open the public hearing at 6:05pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:05pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor. David Bray of Caputo and Wick was present. Gary Stallard, of Stallard Family Trust, was also present. David Bray explained that the plan was submitted to both the Board of Selectmen and to the Planning Board. The Planning Board had a public hearing and did not have any comments. M. Hines inquired if anyone was present to speak against the layout of the roadw.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:07pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:07pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Heal.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To approve the layout of the roadway "Airdrie Court" in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the layout of the roadway "Airdrie Court" in accordance with the as-built plan and legal description. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
M Hines acknowledged that they had reached the end of 30-minute allotted time for discussion. The Board decided to continue due to making good progress on discussion.
To continue review of Employee Handbook past the allotted 30- minute time
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to continue review of Employee Handbook past the allotted 30- minute time. J. Sullivan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Hines suggested the addition of the word "vaping" on page 48, to read "no smoking or vaping in any Town building" on the Smoke and Vape Free Workplace Policy. J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Healy)
To approve the Employee Handbook with the agreed upon changes
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Employee Handbook with the agreed upon changes. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
B To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator per Mass General Law Chapter 30A,
To enter in open session at 8pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to enter in open session at 8pm; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To approve the Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator's contract beginning October 22, 2024 and ending October 21, 2027 presented
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator's contract beginning October 22, 2024 and ending October 21, 2027 presented; M. Healy seconded, and it was unanimously approved Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye J. Sulliva.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Healy)
To end open session at 8:01pm
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to end open session at 8:01pm; it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Justin Sullivan – Aye.” (Motion: Sullivan)
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