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November 6, 2018
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: Cindy King
Every vote, in order
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 AFSCME Police Union Grievance and to reconvene in open session SL seconded. Roll Call Vote: SL (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 AFSCME Police Union Grievance and to reconvene in open session SL seconded. Roll Call Vote: SL (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Close the executive session and return to open session
WM moved to close the executive session and return to open session. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to close the executive session and return to open session. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Richard T. Lee as a Substitute Van Driver for the Townsend Council on Aging effective November 6, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam
WM moved to appoint Richard T. Lee as a Substitute Van Driver for the Townsend Council on Aging effective November 6, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Richard T. Lee as a Substitute Van Driver for the Townsend Council on Aging effective November 6, 2018 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign the license to sell Christmas Trees on the Townsend Common for Frank Farese on behalf of the Lion's Club from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018
WM moved to approve and sign the license to sell Christmas Trees on the Townsend Common for Frank Farese on behalf of the Lion's Club from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the license to sell Christmas Trees on the Townsend Common for Frank Farese on behalf of the Lion's Club from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.3 Unregistered Vehicle Complaint, RE:
Send a letter to the owner of 92 Turnpike Road for violation of the bylaw
WM moved to send a letter to the owner of 92 Turnpike Road for violation of the bylaw. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to send a letter to the owner of 92 Turnpike Road for violation of the bylaw. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.6 Discussion, RE: Closing Town Hall to the Public on November
Close town hall to the public on November 23, 2018, December 24, 2018 & December 31, 2018
WM moved to close town hall to the public on November 23, 2018, December 24, 2018 & December 31, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to close town hall to the public on November 23, 2018, December 24, 2018 & December 31, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.7 Vote the opening and closing dates for the warrant of the Special Town Meeting to be held on December
Close the Special Town Meeting warrant on November 20, 2018 and schedule the Special Town Meeting on December 13, 2018
WM moved to close the Special Town Meeting warrant on November 20, 2018 and schedule the Special Town Meeting on December 13, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to close the Special Town Meeting warrant on November 20, 2018 and schedule the Special Town Meeting on December 13, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve change order #9 for the West Townsend Fire Station project
WM moved to approve change order #9 for the West Townsend Fire Station project. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve change order #9 for the West Townsend Fire Station project. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve the first reading of the Townsend Meeting Hall Policy
WM moved to approve the first reading of the Townsend Meeting Hall Policy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the first reading of the Townsend Meeting Hall Policy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Wayne Miller be the appointee for the Capital Planning Committee
SL moved that Wayne Miller be the appointee for the Capital Planning Committee. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved that Wayne Miller be the appointee for the Capital Planning Committee. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio)
Go forward with the warrant article for the lease of four vehicles
WM moved to go forward with the warrant article for the lease of four vehicles. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to go forward with the warrant article for the lease of four vehicles. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Accept and sign the letter for Lyndsy Butler and her accomplishment for the Conservation Commission
WM moved to accept and sign the letter for Lyndsy Butler and her accomplishment for the Conservation Commission. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept and sign the letter for Lyndsy Butler and her accomplishment for the Conservation Commission. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve o meeting minutes for October 2, 2018 and October 10, 2018
WM moved to approve o meeting minutes for October 2, 2018 and October 10, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve o meeting minutes for October 2, 2018 and October 10, 2018. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
6.5 WM moved to approve o meeting minutes for October
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Enter 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 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: Clerical Union 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. Board of Health vs Janice Matilla, Board of Health vs Loretta Lambert, and Townsend Water Department vs the Town of Townsend and to adjourn from executive session. SL declared. SL seconded. Roll Call SL (YES) and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter 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: Clerical Union 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. Board of Health vs Janice Matilla, Board of Health vs Loretta Lambert, and Townsend Water Department vs the Town of Townsend and to adjourn from executive session. SL declared. SL seconded. Roll Call SL (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
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