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December 20, 2018
9 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
1.1 SL called the meeting to order at
Appoint Barbara Bourdon to the Townsend Cultural Council for a term effective December 20, 2018 to June 30, 2021
WM moved to appoint Barbara Bourdon to the Townsend Cultural Council for a term effective December 20, 2018 to June 30, 2021. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Barbara Bourdon to the Townsend Cultural Council for a term effective December 20, 2018 to June 30, 2021. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Anna Noyes as the Treasurer/Collector for Townsend effective December 20, 2108 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check and successful contract negotiations
WM moved to appoint Anna Noyes as the Treasurer/Collector for Townsend effective December 20, 2108 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check and successful contract negotiations. CK seconded. Mr. Kreidler informed the Board the Finance Team was impressed and expressed confidence in Ms. Noyes abilities. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Anna Noyes as the Treasurer/Collector for Townsend effective December 20, 2108 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check and successful contract negotiations. CK seconded. Mr. Kreidler informed the Board the Finance Team was impressed and expressed confidence in Ms. Noyes abilities. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Accept a grant in the amount of up to $11,000.00 for the Townsend Police Department for the purpose of enforcement efforts of motor vehicle laws from the Executive Office of Public Safety and...
WM moved to accept a grant in the amount of up to $11,000.00 for the Townsend Police Department for the purpose of enforcement efforts of motor vehicle laws from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept a grant in the amount of up to $11,000.00 for the Townsend Police Department for the purpose of enforcement efforts of motor vehicle laws from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Accept a grant for the Townsend Police Department providing child safety seats for eligible residents equal in value to $3,000.00
WM moved to accept a grant for the Townsend Police Department providing child safety seats for eligible residents equal in value to $3,000.00. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept a grant for the Townsend Police Department providing child safety seats for eligible residents equal in value to $3,000.00. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Vote to issue non-<riminal fines for unregistered vehicles by designating a member of the Board of Selectmen or a designee to issue the fines
WM moved to vote to issue non-<riminal fines for unregistered vehicles by designating a member of the Board of Selectmen or a designee to issue the fines. CK seconded. SL would like to amend to have the Police Chief. WM amended motion to name the designee as the Police or Deputy Chief. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to vote to issue non-<riminal fines for unregistered vehicles by designating a member of the Board of Selectmen or a designee to issue the fines. CK seconded. SL would like to amend to have the Police Chief. WM amended motion to name the designee as the Police or Deputy Chief. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the meeting minutes for November 20, 2018
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for November 20, 2018. CK seconded. Discussion: SL would like the volunteer response form discussed at the next meeting. SL would like the contracts and union agreements to be followed up on with Town Counsel for review. SL would like to schedule discussions on the goals one at a time. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for November 20, 2018. CK seconded. Discussion: SL would like the volunteer response form discussed at the next meeting. SL would like the contracts and union agreements to be followed up on with Town Counsel for review. SL would like to schedule discussions on the goals one at a time. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
4.4 WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for November
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 the Clerical, Fire, Supervisors and Police Union and will reconvene in open session to recess to the Special Town Meeting. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES) and 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 the Clerical, Fire, Supervisors and Police Union and will reconvene in open session to recess to the Special Town Meeting. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn from executive session at 6:45P.M. and to recess to the Special Town Meeting in Memorial Hall. CK seconded. Roll call vote taken: SL (YES), CK (YES), and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn from executive session at 6:45P.M. and to recess to the Special Town Meeting in Memorial Hall. CK seconded. Roll call vote taken: SL (YES), CK (YES), and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Recess to the Special Town Meeting
WM moved to recess to the Special Town Meeting. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to recess to the Special Town Meeting. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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