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October 2, 2018
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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 for AFSCME Supervisory Union Lieutenant and AFSCME Police Union Grievance and 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: Fire Union and 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. Update on cases involving: Eaton, Clark, Merrill, Normington, and the Water Dept. SL declared. CK amended motion and to return to open session. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES), 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 for AFSCME Supervisory Union Lieutenant and AFSCME Police Union Grievance and 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: Fire Union and 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. Update on cases involving: Eaton, Clark, Merrill, Normington, and the Water Dept. SL declared. CK amended motion and to return to open session. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Dissolve the executive session and reconvene in open session
WM moved to dissolve the executive session and reconvene in open session. CK seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), CK (YES), WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to dissolve the executive session and reconvene in open session. CK seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), CK (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Recess the meeting for 5 minutes
WM moved to recess the meeting for 5 minutes. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to recess the meeting for 5 minutes. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Terry Walsh as an Office Assistant for the Townsend Water Department effective October 2, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and | Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for October...
WM moved to appoint Terry Walsh as an Office Assistant for the Townsend Water Department effective October 2, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and | Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2018 CORI check with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Discussion: CK inquired as to the number of hours for the position. Paul Rafuse, Water Superintendent stated the position is 19 hours per week. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Terry Walsh as an Office Assistant for the Townsend Water Department effective October 2, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and | Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2018 CORI check with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Discussion: CK inquired as to the number of hours for the position. Paul Rafuse, Water Superintendent stated the position is 19 hours per week. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.1 WM moved to appoint Terry Walsh as an Office Assistant for the Townsend Water Department effective October
Appoint Kevin Keefe as a Water Tech to the Townsend Water Department effective October 2, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period
WM moved to appoint Kevin Keefe as a Water Tech to the Townsend Water Department effective October 2, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Discussion: CK asked if this position was fulltime. Paul Rafuse, Water Superintendent stated it was a fulltime position. Sl informed the Board she did file a 23b disclosure regarding the appointment. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Kevin Keefe as a Water Tech to the Townsend Water Department effective October 2, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Discussion: CK asked if this position was fulltime. Paul Rafuse, Water Superintendent stated it was a fulltime position. Sl informed the Board she did file a 23b disclosure regarding the appointment. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
WM amended the motion "unless agreed to be waiver by the union for the probationary period". CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM amended the motion "unless agreed to be waiver by the union for the probationary period". CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Alexandra Hayden as a Reserve Officer to the Townsend Police for a term effective October 2, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and background check with a...
WM moved to appoint Alexandra Hayden as a Reserve Officer to the Townsend Police for a term effective October 2, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and background check with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Alexandra Hayden as a Reserve Officer to the Townsend Police for a term effective October 2, 2018 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and background check with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Take no action on the request
WM moved to take no action on the request. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to take no action on the request. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the first reading #6-2018 Personal Services Contract with the amendments
WM moved to approve the first reading #6-2018 Personal Services Contract with the amendments. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the first reading #6-2018 Personal Services Contract with the amendments. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Accept a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment for an amount not to exceed $2,441.94
WM moved to accept a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment for an amount not to exceed $2,441.94. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment for an amount not to exceed $2,441.94. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve change order # in the amount of $10,350.10 for the West Townsend Fire Station
WM moved to approve change order # in the amount of $10,350.10 for the West Townsend Fire Station. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve change order # in the amount of $10,350.10 for the West Townsend Fire Station. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send by certified mail to 89 Wallace Hill Road for 3 vehicles that are in violation of the town bylaw to have 30 days to remove or be fined $100.00 per day...
WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator to send by certified mail to 89 Wallace Hill Road for 3 vehicles that are in violation of the town bylaw to have 30 days to remove or be fined $100.00 per day until in compliance with the bylaw. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator to send by certified mail to 89 Wallace Hill Road for 3 vehicles that are in violation of the town bylaw to have 30 days to remove or be fined $100.00 per day until in compliance with the bylaw. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
The Board authorize the Town Administrator by certified mail for 31 South Street to get in compliance with the bylaw or be subject to a $100.00 per day fine
WM moved to the Board authorize the Town Administrator by certified mail for 31 South Street to get in compliance with the bylaw or be subject to a $100.00 per day fine. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to the Board authorize the Town Administrator by certified mail for 31 South Street to get in compliance with the bylaw or be subject to a $100.00 per day fine. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
The Board designate the members of the Nashoba Valley Regional School District be Special Municipal Employees
WM moved that the Board designate the members of the Nashoba Valley Regional School District be Special Municipal Employees. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved that the Board designate the members of the Nashoba Valley Regional School District be Special Municipal Employees. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
6.1.2 Special Town Meeting
Authorize the Town Administrator to seek different Legal Counsel for the Cable project
WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator to seek different Legal Counsel for the Cable project. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator to seek different Legal Counsel for the Cable project. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Carolyn Smart to the position of Executive Assistant
WM moved to appoint Carolyn Smart to the position of Executive Assistant. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Carolyn Smart to the position of Executive Assistant. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
6.5 Approval of meeting minutes for September
Approve the meeting minutes from September 11, 2018
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes from September 11, 2018. SL seconded. CK abstained as she was not present during the meeting. Unanimous vote.
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: King
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes from September 11, 2018. SL seconded. CK abstained as she was not present during the meeting. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve the meeting minutes for September 18, 2018
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for September 18, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for September 18, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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