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February 20, 2018
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cindy King, Gordon Clark, Sue Lisio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Judy Maider as a Library Trustee in accordance with the Townsend Charter 3-1 (f) (1) until the next Annual Town Election
SL moved to appoint Judy Maider as a Library Trustee in accordance with the Townsend Charter 3-1 (f) (1) until the next Annual Town Election. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to appoint Judy Maider as a Library Trustee in accordance with the Townsend Charter 3-1 (f) (1) until the next Annual Town Election. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Designate Dave Henkel as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the CDBG grant application
SL moved to designate Dave Henkel as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the CDBG grant application. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to designate Dave Henkel as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the CDBG grant application. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Open the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrant at 9:00A.M. on February 21, 2018 and to close the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrant on March 23, 2018 at...
SL moved to open the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrant at 9:00A.M. on February 21, 2018 and to close the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrant on March 23, 2018 at 12:00P.M. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to open the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrant at 9:00A.M. on February 21, 2018 and to close the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrant on March 23, 2018 at 12:00P.M. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Approve an amendment to the Personnel Policies & Procedures, Article 30, s 30.3 Health Insurance to state: "the employee pays 25% share of the cost; the town pays 75% share of the cost
SL moved to approve an amendment to the Personnel Policies & Procedures, Article 30, s 30.3 Health Insurance to state: "the employee pays 25% share of the cost; the town pays 75% share of the cost". GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve an amendment to the Personnel Policies & Procedures, Article 30, s 30.3 Health Insurance to state: "the employee pays 25% share of the cost; the town pays 75% share of the cost". GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
The Board designate Eastbound Transport as one of the police tow designations for public authority towing vendors
SL moved the Board designate Eastbound Transport as one of the police tow designations for public authority towing vendors. CK seconded. SL amended for a 3 years designation. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved the Board designate Eastbound Transport as one of the police tow designations for public authority towing vendors. CK seconded. SL amended for a 3 years designation. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
The Board designate Harbor Auto Body as one of the police tow designations for public authority towing vendors for a 3 year designation
SL moved the Board designate Harbor Auto Body as one of the police tow designations for public authority towing vendors for a 3 year designation. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved the Board designate Harbor Auto Body as one of the police tow designations for public authority towing vendors for a 3 year designation. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
Approve the meeting minutes for January 23, 2018
GC moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 23, 2018. CK seconded. SL abstained as she was not present at the meeting. Unanimous vote.
Yes: Clark, KingAbstained: Lisio
From the minutes
“GC moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 23, 2018. CK seconded. SL abstained as she was not present at the meeting. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
SL moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Adjourn
SL moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15P.M. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15P.M. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
From the Townsend Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Townsend Candidates Night video — Valerie Goodrich and Sarah Logan (April 2025); Just Townies — Laura Shifrin (October 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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