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September 11, 2018
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Cindy King, who is counted absent.
Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: Cindy King
Every vote, in order
1.4 SL moved to add
Enter from regular session to 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...
WM moved to enter from regular session to 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 for AFSCME Supervisory Union Lieutenant and AFSCME Police Union Grievance 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: review of existing School Resource Officer MOU and contract with Town Administrator 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, Police Union, Supervisory Union, Clerical Union and Highway-Water Union. SL seconded. SL stated the Board will come back into open session. Roll call vote: SL (YES) and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter from regular session to 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 for AFSCME Supervisory Union Lieutenant and AFSCME Police Union Grievance 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: review of existing School Resource Officer MOU and contract with Town Administrator 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, Police Union, Supervisory Union, Clerical Union and Highway-Water Union. SL seconded. SL stated the Board will come back into open session. Roll call vote: SL (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Kym Craven to the Townsend Emergency Management Association (TEMA) for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2021
WM moved to appoint Kym Craven to the Townsend Emergency Management Association (TEMA) for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Kym Craven to the Townsend Emergency Management Association (TEMA) for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Barbara A. Bourdon to the Townsend Emergency Management Association (TEMA) for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2021
WM moved to appoint Barbara A. Bourdon to the Townsend Emergency Management Association (TEMA) for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Barbara A. Bourdon to the Townsend Emergency Management Association (TEMA) for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint David Funaiole to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint David Funaiole to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint David Funaiole to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint David Hargraves to the Townsend Fire-EMS Association as a per diem paramedic for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of medical exam and CORI...
WM moved to appoint David Hargraves to the Townsend Fire-EMS Association as a per diem paramedic for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint David Hargraves to the Townsend Fire-EMS Association as a per diem paramedic for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint John Johnson as a Reserve Officer for the Townsend Police Department for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint John Johnson as a Reserve Officer for the Townsend Police Department for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint John Johnson as a Reserve Officer for the Townsend Police Department for a term effective September 11, 2018 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.2 Review/Discuss Policy
Accept the first reading of the CORI policy
WM moved to accept the first reading of the CORI policy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept the first reading of the CORI policy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Authorize the Cemetery & Parks Superintendent as the administrative and signatory agent for the purpose of the $7,100.00 state appropriation for the Veterans Marker
WM moved to authorize the Cemetery & Parks Superintendent as the administrative and signatory agent for the purpose of the $7,100.00 state appropriation for the Veterans Marker. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the Cemetery & Parks Superintendent as the administrative and signatory agent for the purpose of the $7,100.00 state appropriation for the Veterans Marker. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Sign the proclamation for Keith Jackson
WM moved to sign the proclamation for Keith Jackson. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to sign the proclamation for Keith Jackson. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve a contract for Engineering Services with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $26,600.00 for the Water Main replacement on Meadow Road
WM moved to approve a contract for Engineering Services with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $26,600.00 for the Water Main replacement on Meadow Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve a contract for Engineering Services with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $26,600.00 for the Water Main replacement on Meadow Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Community Development Block Grant Contract and to solicit and contract for grant administration services
WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Community Development Block Grant Contract and to solicit and contract for grant administration services. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Community Development Block Grant Contract and to solicit and contract for grant administration services. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
6.1.2 Employee Compensatory Time
The Board of Selectmen approve the submittal proposal for Interim Tax Collector/Treasurer Services
WM moved the Board of Selectmen approve the submittal proposal for Interim Tax Collector/Treasurer Services. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved the Board of Selectmen approve the submittal proposal for Interim Tax Collector/Treasurer Services. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
6.1.4 Request approval for attendance at a course at the Columbia University Business School-Executive Education Program per the terms of the contract between the Town and me, specifically providing"...tuition for one college level course per semester at a college of the TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S choice, subject to the prior approval of the TOWN..." Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for September 11, 2018 WM approved per Mr. Kreidler's contract the request to attend and take the course. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“6.1.4 Request approval for attendance at a course at the Columbia University Business School-Executive Education Program per the terms of the contract between the Town and me, specifically providing"...tuition for one college level course per semester at a college of the TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S choice, subject to the prior approval of the TOWN..." Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for September 11, 2018 WM approved per Mr. Kreidler's contract the request to attend and take the course. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Lisio)
6.1.6 Boiler replacement at Varnum Brook and Hawthorn Brook within the funding of the Accelerated Repair Projects
Approve the draft letter to Governor Baker and sign out of session
WM moved to approve the draft letter to Governor Baker and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the draft letter to Governor Baker and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
6.5 Approval of meeting minutes for August
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35P.M. SL Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35P.M. SL Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller)
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