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February 27, 2018
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Gordon Clark, Sue Lisio, Cindy King
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Jim Smith, subject to a one year probationary period, to the 40 hr salaried exempt position of Highway Superintendent with the salary and training plan as discussed
GC moved to appoint Jim Smith, subject to a one year probationary period, to the 40 hr salaried exempt position of Highway Superintendent with the salary and training plan as discussed. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to appoint Jim Smith, subject to a one year probationary period, to the 40 hr salaried exempt position of Highway Superintendent with the salary and training plan as discussed. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
GC moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares, RE: Grievance-Police Department and Pending Litigation and to return to open session. CK declared as written. Roll call vote: Gordon Clark (YES) Cindy King (YES)
Yes: Clark, KingThe roll call lists Gordon Clark and Cindy King but not Sue Lisio, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“GC moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares, RE: Grievance-Police Department and Pending Litigation and to return to open session. CK declared as written. Roll call vote: Gordon Clark (YES) Cindy King (YES).” (Motion: Clark)
Reconvene in open session at 4:21P.M
GC moved to reconvene in open session at 4:21P.M. CK seconded. Roll call vote Cindy King (YES) and Gordon Clark (YES).
Yes: Clark, KingThe roll call lists Cindy King and Gordon Clark but not Sue Lisio, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“GC moved to reconvene in open session at 4:21P.M. CK seconded. Roll call vote Cindy King (YES) and Gordon Clark (YES)..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Execute the attached MOA for James Smith
GC moved to execute the attached MOA for James Smith. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to execute the attached MOA for James Smith. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Voluntarily recognize the position of Highway Superintendent as petitioned to enter the ASCME Supervisory Union
GC moved to voluntarily recognize the position of Highway Superintendent as petitioned to enter the ASCME Supervisory Union. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to voluntarily recognize the position of Highway Superintendent as petitioned to enter the ASCME Supervisory Union. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
Adjourn
GC moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:30P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“GC moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:30P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Clark, second: King)
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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