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October 10, 2018
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Board retain Mead, Talerman & Costa as Town & Labor Counsel effective November 1, 2018
WM moved the Board retain Mead, Talerman & Costa as Town & Labor Counsel effective November 1, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved the Board retain Mead, Talerman & Costa as Town & Labor Counsel effective November 1, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
2.2 Review/Sign the Election warrant for the November
Approve and sign the State Election warrant for November 6, 2018
WM moved to approve and sign the State Election warrant for November 6, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the State Election warrant for November 6, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the Road Opening Permit Application for Unitil regarding Scales Lane
WM moved to approve the Road Opening Permit Application for Unitil regarding Scales Lane. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the Road Opening Permit Application for Unitil regarding Scales Lane. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Accept the FEMA grant in the amount of $53,334.00 contingent upon collective bargaining agreement for paramedic training
WM moved to accept the FEMA grant in the amount of $53,334.00 contingent upon collective bargaining agreement for paramedic training. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept the FEMA grant in the amount of $53,334.00 contingent upon collective bargaining agreement for paramedic training. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Sign the proclamation
WM moved to sign the proclamation. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to sign the proclamation. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Andrea Wood as the Representative for the Finance Committee to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019
WM moved to appoint Andrea Wood as the Representative for the Finance Committee to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Andrea Wood as the Representative for the Finance Committee to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Victoria Tidman as the Representative for the Board of Assessors to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019
WM moved to appoint Victoria Tidman as the Representative for the Board of Assessors to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Victoria Tidman as the Representative for the Board of Assessors to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Christine Vitae as Representative for the Conservation Commission to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019
WM moved to appoint Christine Vitae as Representative for the Conservation Commission to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Christine Vitae as Representative for the Conservation Commission to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective October 10, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Natalie Call to the American Flag Committee effective October 10, 2018 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint Natalie Call to the American Flag Committee effective October 10, 2018 to June 30, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Natalie Call to the American Flag Committee effective October 10, 2018 to June 30, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.4 WM moved to appoint Natalie Call to the American Flag Committee effective October
Approve the classification as recommended by the Town Administrator regarding the Transportation Administrator and Van Driver as a Grade T-3
WM moved to approve the classification as recommended by the Town Administrator regarding the Transportation Administrator and Van Driver as a Grade T-3. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the classification as recommended by the Town Administrator regarding the Transportation Administrator and Van Driver as a Grade T-3. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:39P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:39P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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