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July 10, 2018
22 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Cindy King
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Cindy King arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The sale of the $981,200 Anticipation Serial Loan - Water Mains dated July 19, 2018 (the "Note"), to Century Bank and Trust, as the price of $981,200 is hereby approved and confirmed, the Note...
WM moved that the sale of the $981,200 Anticipation Serial Loan - Water Mains dated July 19, 2018 (the "Note"), to Century Bank and Trust, as the price of $981,200 is hereby approved and confirmed, the Note shall be payable on May 1, 2019, and shall bear an interest rate of 2.45%. SL seconded Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved that the sale of the $981,200 Anticipation Serial Loan - Water Mains dated July 19, 2018 (the "Note"), to Century Bank and Trust, as the price of $981,200 is hereby approved and confirmed, the Note shall be payable on May 1, 2019, and shall bear an interest rate of 2.45%. SL seconded Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: James P. Marino, Police Chief Michael F. Luth, LT...
WM moved to appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: James P. Marino, Police Chief Michael F. Luth, LT Thomas L. Gammel, Sgt Jack A. Hebert, Sgt Sean J. Connery, Sgt Jeffrey M. Thibodeau, Detective/Sgt Jonathan J. Broc, Officer Robert D. DiConza, Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Joshua M. Mathieu, Officer Bradley McNamara, Officer John Morreale, Jr., Officer Joshua B. Tocci, Officer Sean Zrate, Officer Stanley W. Barney, Reserve Officer Benjamin Campbell, Reserve Officer Samuel Christensen, Reserve Officer Erin K. Considine, Reserve Officer Robert R. DeCosta, Reserve Officer Donald A. Letarte, Reserve Officer Zachery J. Levasseur, Reserve Officer Whitney Mansfield, Reserve Officer Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for July 10, 2018 | Jonathan G. May, Reserve Officer Lisa M. Melnicki, Reserve Officer Kamerin Munroe, Reserve Officer Gage Russel, Reserve Officer Chad Stateler, Reserve Officer John M. Wagner, Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: James P. Marino, Police Chief Michael F. Luth, LT Thomas L. Gammel, Sgt Jack A. Hebert, Sgt Sean J. Connery, Sgt Jeffrey M. Thibodeau, Detective/Sgt Jonathan J. Broc, Officer Robert D. DiConza, Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Joshua M. Mathieu, Officer Bradley McNamara, Officer John Morreale, Jr., Officer Joshua B. Tocci, Officer Sean Zrate, Officer Stanley W. Barney, Reserve Officer Benjamin Campbell, Reserve Officer Samuel Christensen, Reserve Officer Erin K. Considine, Reserve Officer Robert R. DeCosta, Reserve Officer Donald A. Letarte, Reserve Officer Zachery J. Levasseur, Reserve Officer Whitney Mansfield, Reserve Officer Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for July 10, 2018 | Jonathan G. May, Reserve Officer Lisa M. Melnicki, Reserve Officer Kamerin Munroe, Reserve Officer Gage Russel, Reserve Officer Chad Stateler, Reserve Officer John M. Wagner, Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: Fred S. Alden, Police Chief Derek Pepple, Sgt John...
WM moved to appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: Fred S. Alden, Police Chief Derek Pepple, Sgt John R. Dillon, Officer Brian F. Vautour, Officer Erik C. Salo, Officer Corin W. Campbell, Officer Dylan J. Denis, Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: Fred S. Alden, Police Chief Derek Pepple, Sgt John R. Dillon, Officer Brian F. Vautour, Officer Erik C. Salo, Officer Corin W. Campbell, Officer Dylan J. Denis, Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Paul Clark as a Truck Driver/Laborer to the Townsend Highway Department effective July 10, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI with a one-year probationary period
WM moved to appoint Paul Clark as a Truck Driver/Laborer to the Townsend Highway Department effective July 10, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Paul Clark as a Truck Driver/Laborer to the Townsend Highway Department effective July 10, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Jane Jackson to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021
WM moved to appoint Jane Jackson to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Jane Jackson to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
3.4 WM moved to appoint Jane Jackson to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July
Appoint Joan Daigle to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021
WM moved to appoint Joan Daigle to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Joan Daigle to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
3.5 WM moved to appoint Joan Daigle to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July
Appoint Cynthia Donovan to the 300" Anniversary Committee effective July 10, 2018
WM moved to appoint Cynthia Donovan to the 300" Anniversary Committee effective July 10, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Cynthia Donovan to the 300" Anniversary Committee effective July 10, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
3.6 WM moved to appoint Cynthia Donovan to the
Appoint Alice Struthers to the Girls' School Commemoration Committee effective July 10, 2018
WM moved to appoint Alice Struthers to the Girls' School Commemoration Committee effective July 10, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Alice Struthers to the Girls' School Commemoration Committee effective July 10, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.1 Discussion, RE: American Flag Committee
Appoint SL as the liaison to the American Flag Committee
WM moved to appoint SL as the liaison to the American Flag Committee. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint SL as the liaison to the American Flag Committee. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.2 Review/Award FY
Approve the FY19 material bids as recommended by James Smith, Highway Superintendent
WM moved to approve the FY19 material bids as recommended by James Smith, Highway Superintendent. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the FY19 material bids as recommended by James Smith, Highway Superintendent. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Accept a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in the amount of $8,128.00 for purpose of funding educational opportunities for the Senior Center Staff
WM moved to accept a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in the amount of $8,128.00 for purpose of funding educational opportunities for the Senior Center Staff. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept a grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in the amount of $8,128.00 for purpose of funding educational opportunities for the Senior Center Staff. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve the request from the Chief of Police to be paid for 10 unused vacations days for FY18 in accordance with his personnel services contract
WM moved to approve the request from the Chief of Police to be paid for 10 unused vacations days for FY18 in accordance with his personnel services contract. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the request from the Chief of Police to be paid for 10 unused vacations days for FY18 in accordance with his personnel services contract. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.4 WM moved to approve the request from the Chief of Police to be paid for
Waive the right of 1" refusal for the purchase of the affordable unit at 22 Coppersmith Way
WM moved to waive the right of 1" refusal for the purchase of the affordable unit at 22 Coppersmith Way. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to waive the right of 1" refusal for the purchase of the affordable unit at 22 Coppersmith Way. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.6 Review FY
Approve and sign an application to Cross, Alter and/or Construct within a Town Way, RE: South Row Road
WM moved to approve and sign an application to Cross, Alter and/or Construct within a Town Way, RE: South Row Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Cindy King had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign an application to Cross, Alter and/or Construct within a Town Way, RE: South Row Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.1.1 Board of Selectmen Operating Policy (amended agenda section)
Accept the amended agenda section 16-18
WM moved to accept the amended agenda section 16-18. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept the amended agenda section 16-18. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Add a sunset provision for one year
WM amend the motion to add a sunset provision for one year. SL seconded. SL & WM (YES), CK (NO).
Yes: Lisio, MillerNo: King
From the minutes
“WM amend the motion to add a sunset provision for one year. SL seconded. SL & WM (YES), CK (NO)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
We accept the first reading of the Use of Legal Counsel policy draft as amended
WM moved that we accept the first reading of the Use of Legal Counsel policy draft as amended. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved that we accept the first reading of the Use of Legal Counsel policy draft as amended. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Affirm the hiring of Leigh Reddin as Department Assistant to the Highway Department
WM moved to affirm the hiring of Leigh Reddin as Department Assistant to the Highway Department. SL Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to affirm the hiring of Leigh Reddin as Department Assistant to the Highway Department. SL Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller)
6.1.5 All Boards Meeting) Week of September
Enter into 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...
WM moved to enter into 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. Merrill vs Townsend and 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: Fire Union and Police Union and pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. RE: Police Lieutenant and pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and will not return to open session and to adjourn from Executive Session. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES), and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter into 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. Merrill vs Townsend and 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: Fire Union and Police Union and pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. RE: Police Lieutenant and pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and will not return to open session and to adjourn from Executive Session. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES), and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Request the Board approve a request to receive copies of written comments, opinions, and back-up information regarding all current and/or pending Union and Personal Contracts from Town Counsel
SL moved to request the Board approve a request to receive copies of written comments, opinions, and back-up information regarding all current and/or pending Union and Personal Contracts from Town Counsel. If no written comments exist on current or pending contracts, the Chair requests the Board approve a request for written comments from Town Counsel. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to request the Board approve a request to receive copies of written comments, opinions, and back-up information regarding all current and/or pending Union and Personal Contracts from Town Counsel. If no written comments exist on current or pending contracts, the Chair requests the Board approve a request for written comments from Town Counsel. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
Approve the meeting minutes for June 19, 2018
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 19, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 19, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
6.4 WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for June
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
WM moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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