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February 6, 2018
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cindy King, Gordon Clark
Absent: Sue Lisio
Every vote, in order
Approve the hiring of Steven A. Bourdon as a substitute Van Driver for the Council on Aging contingent upon the passing of a pre-placement medical exam and CORI check
GC moved to approve the hiring of Steven A. Bourdon as a substitute Van Driver for the Council on Aging contingent upon the passing of a pre-placement medical exam and CORI check. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve the hiring of Steven A. Bourdon as a substitute Van Driver for the Council on Aging contingent upon the passing of a pre-placement medical exam and CORI check. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Appoint James Brian Kennedy to TEMA for a term effective February 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021
GC moved to appoint James Brian Kennedy to TEMA for a term effective February 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to appoint James Brian Kennedy to TEMA for a term effective February 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
3.3.1 Appoint a Representative to the Committee
Appoint Cindy King as the representative for the School Superintendent Search Committee
GC moved to appoint Cindy King as the representative for the School Superintendent Search Committee. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to appoint Cindy King as the representative for the School Superintendent Search Committee. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve change order #1 in the amount of $16,225.00 for changes to the original contract for the West Townsend Fire Station as attached and incorporated therein
GC moved to approve change order #1 in the amount of $16,225.00 for changes to the original contract for the West Townsend Fire Station as attached and incorporated therein. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve change order #1 in the amount of $16,225.00 for changes to the original contract for the West Townsend Fire Station as attached and incorporated therein. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Accept a grant in the amount of $3,708.00 00 for the Townsend Fire- EMS Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and $2,415.00 for Senior SAFE
GC moved to accept a grant in the amount of $3,708.00 00 for the Townsend Fire- EMS Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and $2,415.00 for Senior SAFE. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to accept a grant in the amount of $3,708.00 00 for the Townsend Fire- EMS Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program and $2,415.00 for Senior SAFE. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve and sign the contract to CCS in the amount of $21,483.95 for the audio/visual equipment at the Senior Center/Library and authorize the Town Administrator to sign
GC moved to approve and sign the contract to CCS in the amount of $21,483.95 for the audio/visual equipment at the Senior Center/Library and authorize the Town Administrator to sign. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve and sign the contract to CCS in the amount of $21,483.95 for the audio/visual equipment at the Senior Center/Library and authorize the Town Administrator to sign. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a 50 Anniversary Party to be held on April 6, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M
GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a 50 Anniversary Party to be held on April 6, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a 50 Anniversary Party to be held on April 6, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a 30" Birthday Party to be held on March 24, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M
GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a 30" Birthday Party to be held on March 24, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a 30" Birthday Party to be held on March 24, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
4.5 GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a
Approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a Going Away Party to be held on March 3, 2018 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M
GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a Going Away Party to be held on March 3, 2018 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a Going Away Party to be held on March 3, 2018 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a Birthday Party to be held on February 24, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M
GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a Birthday Party to be held on February 24, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve and sign a one-day Special License for Terri Roy, VFW Post #6538 in conjunction with a Birthday Party to be held on February 24, 2018 with sale hours from 7:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Declare a pile of maple wood, from a tree cutting, as surplus, with an estimated value of $100.00
GC moved to declare a pile of maple wood, from a tree cutting, as surplus, with an estimated value of $100.00. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to declare a pile of maple wood, from a tree cutting, as surplus, with an estimated value of $100.00. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve the meeting minutes for December 20, 2017 and January 16, 2018
GC moved to approve the meeting minutes for December 20, 2017 and January 16, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve the meeting minutes for December 20, 2017 and January 16, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Approve and sign the bills payable warrant out of session
GC moved approve and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved approve and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Adjourn
GC moved to adjourn the Selectmen's meeting at 8:16P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to adjourn the Selectmen's meeting at 8:16P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
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