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November 16, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Eric Johnson, Jeff Waldron, Paul DeRensis, Marian Neutra, Steven L. Tsai
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order and Recess to Executive Session
Recess to Executive Session for the following item Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Employee pursuant to G.L.C..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (Police Chief)
Motion to recess to Executive Session for the following item Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Employee pursuant to G.L.C..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (Police Chief) Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to recess to Executive Session for the following item Strategy session to Prepare for Contract Negotiations with Non-Bargaining Employee pursuant to G.L.C..30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2) (Police Chief) Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Johnson)
Reading of the Agenda:
Approve the agenda as read
Motion to approve the agenda as read Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agenda as read Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
After further discussion the Select Board made the following motion and Select Board Member
The Continuance of the Public Tax Classification Hearing to Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10AM
Motion: Move the Continuance of the Public Tax Classification Hearing to Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10AM Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move the Continuance of the Public Tax Classification Hearing to Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10AM Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Accept the bid from One Local Bank in the amount of $240,000 @ 4.43 Net Interest Cost (NIC) from December 5, 2023 to August 23, 2024
Motion: Move to accept the bid from One Local Bank in the amount of $240,000 @ 4.43 Net Interest Cost (NIC) from December 5, 2023 to August 23, 2024 Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the bid from One Local Bank in the amount of $240,000 @ 4.43 Net Interest Cost (NIC) from December 5, 2023 to August 23, 2024 Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Johnson)
Consideration of Acceptance of Resignation of Town Collector effective 11/20/203
Accept the resignation of Pam Dowse, Town Collector effective November 20, 2023
Motion: Move to accept the resignation of Pam Dowse, Town Collector effective November 20, 2023 Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to accept the resignation of Pam Dowse, Town Collector effective November 20, 2023 Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Consideration of Appointment of Interim Town Treasurer
Appoint Pam Dowse as the Interim Town Treasurer effective 11/20/2023
Motion: Move to appoint Pam Dowse as the Interim Town Treasurer effective 11/20/2023 Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to appoint Pam Dowse as the Interim Town Treasurer effective 11/20/2023 Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)
Under Mass General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53A, the town accept the four grant awards as presented by Chief Galvin and to authorize the expenditure of the funds in accordance with such grants
Motion: Move that under Mass General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53A, the town accept the four grant awards as presented by Chief Galvin and to authorize the expenditure of the funds in accordance with such grants Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move that under Mass General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53A, the town accept the four grant awards as presented by Chief Galvin and to authorize the expenditure of the funds in accordance with such grants Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Approve and support the Water and Fire Event to be held at Farm Pond to sometime in September 2024
Motion: Move to approve and support the Water and Fire Event to be held at Farm Pond to sometime in September 2024. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve and support the Water and Fire Event to be held at Farm Pond to sometime in September 2024. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Motion: Movet to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Marian Neutra asked the Diane Moores to make a date correction to the September 9th minutes it should be September 7th. Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Movet to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved: Paul DeRensis Marian Neutra asked the Diane Moores to make a date correction to the September 9th minutes it should be September 7th. Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn - 7:58PM Moved; Paul DeRensis Second Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye
From the minutes
“Motion to Adjourn - 7:58PM Moved; Paul DeRensis Second Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye, Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
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