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July 31, 2018
27 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King
Absent: Wayne Miller
Every vote, in order
2.7 Appointment (s) and
Appoint Alisa M. Struthers to the Historic District Commission for a two (2) year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020
CK moved to appoint Alisa M. Struthers to the Historic District Commission for a two (2) year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint Alisa M. Struthers to the Historic District Commission for a two (2) year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Appoint Amelia Gentry to the Conservation Commission effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2020
CK moved to appoint Amelia Gentry to the Conservation Commission effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint Amelia Gentry to the Conservation Commission effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
2.2 CK moved to appoint Amelia Gentry to the Conservation Commission effective July
Appoint William Martin as Constable for a 3-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021
CK moved to appoint William Martin as Constable for a 3-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint William Martin as Constable for a 3-year term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
2.3 CK moved to appoint William Martin as Constable for a
Appoint the following as Election Officials for the Town of Townsend for a one-year term effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019: WARDENS: Paula Woodman Betty Mae Tenney Jane Stonefield...
CK moved to appoint the following as Election Officials for the Town of Townsend for a one-year term effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019: WARDENS: Paula Woodman Betty Mae Tenney Jane Stonefield DEPUTY WARDENS: Sharon LaCasse Jessica Funaiole Carol Wright INSPECTORS: Joyce Boyes Linda Robichaud Heidi Monroe Carole Mansfield-Buxton Louise Thorpe Jan Swesson-Snapp Clare Kauppi Sandra Stevens Cheryl Simoneau Mary Szurley Andrea Wood Debra Stoll Sandy Tuttle Janet Vesper Karen Clement Anne Foresman Marie Barnaby Elaine Martin Adam Ruuska Eino Kauppi Barbara Wheeler Donna Miller Jane Jackson Darlene Coit Helen Kezar Peter Buxton Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2018 ] John Stonefield Lindsay Morand Jerrilyn Bozicas Michael Foster Lisa Drew Jean Bradley Susan Gerken Pat Jemiolo Brian Colby Barbara Coburn SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint the following as Election Officials for the Town of Townsend for a one-year term effective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019: WARDENS: Paula Woodman Betty Mae Tenney Jane Stonefield DEPUTY WARDENS: Sharon LaCasse Jessica Funaiole Carol Wright INSPECTORS: Joyce Boyes Linda Robichaud Heidi Monroe Carole Mansfield-Buxton Louise Thorpe Jan Swesson-Snapp Clare Kauppi Sandra Stevens Cheryl Simoneau Mary Szurley Andrea Wood Debra Stoll Sandy Tuttle Janet Vesper Karen Clement Anne Foresman Marie Barnaby Elaine Martin Adam Ruuska Eino Kauppi Barbara Wheeler Donna Miller Jane Jackson Darlene Coit Helen Kezar Peter Buxton Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2018 ] John Stonefield Lindsay Morand Jerrilyn Bozicas Michael Foster Lisa Drew Jean Bradley Susan Gerken Pat Jemiolo Brian Colby Barbara Coburn SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Appoint Kaila Temple as a per diem Paramedic to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of CORI check and medical exam with a one year...
CK moved to appoint Kaila Temple as a per diem Paramedic to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of CORI check and medical exam with a one year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint Kaila Temple as a per diem Paramedic to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of CORI check and medical exam with a one year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Appoint Michael Meadows as an on-call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a...
CK moved to appoint Michael Meadows as an on-call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint Michael Meadows as an on-call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Appoint Brendon Lawrence as an on-all Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a...
CK moved to appoint Brendon Lawrence as an on-all Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint Brendon Lawrence as an on-all Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective July 31, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve Change Order #5 for the West Townsend Fire Station in the amount of $11,091.23
CK moved to approve Change Order #5 for the West Townsend Fire Station in the amount of $11,091.23. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve Change Order #5 for the West Townsend Fire Station in the amount of $11,091.23. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the Transportation Administrator and Van Driver subject to classification and approval at the next meeting
CK moved to approve the Transportation Administrator and Van Driver subject to classification and approval at the next meeting. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the Transportation Administrator and Van Driver subject to classification and approval at the next meeting. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the contract for Paragon Bridge Works for ancillary fabricated items related to the construction of the bridge at the main street pump station in the amount of $41,305.80
CK moved to approve the contract for Paragon Bridge Works for ancillary fabricated items related to the construction of the bridge at the main street pump station in the amount of $41,305.80. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the contract for Paragon Bridge Works for ancillary fabricated items related to the construction of the bridge at the main street pump station in the amount of $41,305.80. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Declare a vacancy for a full time Water Technician
CK moved to declare a vacancy for a full time Water Technician. SL seconded. SL voiced she was not convinced of the need for another full time Water Technician. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to declare a vacancy for a full time Water Technician. SL seconded. SL voiced she was not convinced of the need for another full time Water Technician. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Execute the response to the 911 Director, Frank Poznicki to answer questions regarding regionalization and to sign the letter outside of a meeting
CK moved to execute the response to the 911 Director, Frank Poznicki to answer questions regarding regionalization and to sign the letter outside of a meeting. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to execute the response to the 911 Director, Frank Poznicki to answer questions regarding regionalization and to sign the letter outside of a meeting. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the town of Pepperell to provide backup dispatch and 911 call answering
CK moved to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the town of Pepperell to provide backup dispatch and 911 call answering. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the town of Pepperell to provide backup dispatch and 911 call answering. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Form a Regional 911 Emergency Communications District Planning Committee be established and to appoint Deputy Chief Sartell, Captain Michael Grimley, and Fire-EMS Chief Mark Boynton
CK moved to form a Regional 911 Emergency Communications District Planning Committee be established and to appoint Deputy Chief Sartell, Captain Michael Grimley, and Fire-EMS Chief Mark Boynton. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to form a Regional 911 Emergency Communications District Planning Committee be established and to appoint Deputy Chief Sartell, Captain Michael Grimley, and Fire-EMS Chief Mark Boynton. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
3.4 Review/Discuss/Approve a request for the
Approve the request for the 14" annual Greg's Run road race to close off from the streets from the Townsend Congregational Church up Brookline Street, up Highland Street, up Wallace Hill Road, and...
CK moved to approve the request for the 14" annual Greg's Run road race to close off from the streets from the Townsend Congregational Church up Brookline Street, up Highland Street, up Wallace Hill Road, and then back to the Church from 9:30A.M. to 12:30P.M., for an event that Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2018 3 lasts from 9:00AM to -1:30P.M., contingent upon the date being confirmed and approved with the Public Safety Officials. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the request for the 14" annual Greg's Run road race to close off from the streets from the Townsend Congregational Church up Brookline Street, up Highland Street, up Wallace Hill Road, and then back to the Church from 9:30A.M. to 12:30P.M., for an event that Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2018 3 lasts from 9:00AM to -1:30P.M., contingent upon the date being confirmed and approved with the Public Safety Officials. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the request to close Dudley Road to Barker Hill Road for a 5k road race on Sunday August 26, 2018 from 8:30A.M. to 10:00A.M. for NM Cares
CK moved to approve the request to close Dudley Road to Barker Hill Road for a 5k road race on Sunday August 26, 2018 from 8:30A.M. to 10:00A.M. for NM Cares. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the request to close Dudley Road to Barker Hill Road for a 5k road race on Sunday August 26, 2018 from 8:30A.M. to 10:00A.M. for NM Cares. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the Goods & Services Agreement/Contract for landscaping services with Shepco Inc
CK moved to approve the Goods & Services Agreement/Contract for landscaping services with Shepco Inc. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the Goods & Services Agreement/Contract for landscaping services with Shepco Inc. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement in the amount of $218,132.92 for reclamation and resurfacing of Old Turnpike Road
CK moved to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement in the amount of $218,132.92 for reclamation and resurfacing of Old Turnpike Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement in the amount of $218,132.92 for reclamation and resurfacing of Old Turnpike Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement in the amount of $157,673.00 for reclamation and resurfacing of Old South Row Road
CK moved to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement in the amount of $157,673.00 for reclamation and resurfacing of Old South Row Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the Chapter 90 Reimbursement in the amount of $157,673.00 for reclamation and resurfacing of Old South Row Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
3.8 CK moved to approve the Chapter
Approve and sign the warrant for the 2018 State Primary to be held on September 4, 2018
CK moved to approve and sign the warrant for the 2018 State Primary to be held on September 4, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve and sign the warrant for the 2018 State Primary to be held on September 4, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
3.10 CK moved to approve and sign the warrant for the
Review and sign the Selectmen's Liaison Policy #3-2018
CK moved to review and sign the Selectmen's Liaison Policy #3-2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to review and sign the Selectmen's Liaison Policy #3-2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Appoint SL as the Selectmen's Representative to the Charter Review Committee
CK moved to appoint SL as the Selectmen's Representative to the Charter Review Committee. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to appoint SL as the Selectmen's Representative to the Charter Review Committee. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign the Use of Legal Counsel Policy #4-2018
CK moved to approve and sign the Use of Legal Counsel Policy #4-2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve and sign the Use of Legal Counsel Policy #4-2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
3.16 Review/Discuss/Vote re: Chapter
Not exercise our first right of refusal of a parcel of land on Scales Lane, Townsend Assessors Map 18, Block 65
CK moved to not exercise our first right of refusal of a parcel of land on Scales Lane, Townsend Assessors Map 18, Block 65. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to not exercise our first right of refusal of a parcel of land on Scales Lane, Townsend Assessors Map 18, Block 65. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve and release the executive session minutes for July 18, 2018
SL moved to approve and release the executive session minutes for July 18, 2018. CK seconded. CK (abstained) SL (YES).
Yes: LisioAbstained: King
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve and release the executive session minutes for July 18, 2018. CK seconded. CK (abstained) SL (YES)..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
4.4 SL moved to approve and release the executive session minutes for July
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants outside of the meeting
CK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants outside of the meeting. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants outside of the meeting. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
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...
CK 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, AFSCME Council 93 Clerical Union, Supervisory Union, Police Union, Highway-Water Union and to adjourn directly from executive session. The Chair declared as above. SL seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES) & CK (YES).
From the minutes
“CK 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, AFSCME Council 93 Clerical Union, Supervisory Union, Police Union, Highway-Water Union and to adjourn directly from executive session. The Chair declared as above. SL seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES) & CK (YES)..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
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