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February 5, 2019
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session: pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual,...
WM moved to enter into executive session: pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual to adjourn from executive 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)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual to adjourn from executive session. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Address the executive session 7.2 & 7.3 7.2 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...
SL moved to address the executive session 7.2 & 7.3 7.2 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 return to open session. SL declared. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES) and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“SL moved to address the executive session 7.2 & 7.3 7.2 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 return to open session. SL declared. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), CK (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
Enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective Selectmen's Meeting...
WM moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2019 l bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, RE: MOU Paramedic. SL seconded. Roll call SL (YES) CK (YES) WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2019 l bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, RE: MOU Paramedic. SL seconded. Roll call SL (YES) CK (YES) WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Cheyenne Harrington as a fulltime Police Officer to the Townsend Police Department for term effective February 5, 2019 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing a background check and...
WM moved to appoint Cheyenne Harrington as a fulltime Police Officer to the Townsend Police Department for term effective February 5, 2019 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Cheyenne Harrington as a fulltime Police Officer to the Townsend Police Department for term effective February 5, 2019 to June 30, 2019 contingent upon the passing a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Kimberly Clark as the Records Clerk for the Townsend Police Department effective February 5, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a background check and medical exam
WM moved to appoint Kimberly Clark as the Records Clerk for the Townsend Police Department effective February 5, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a background check and medical exam. CK seconded. WM amended motion to include one year probationary period and CORI check. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Kimberly Clark as the Records Clerk for the Townsend Police Department effective February 5, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a background check and medical exam. CK seconded. WM amended motion to include one year probationary period and CORI check. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint James Marchand as a Reserve Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective February 24, 2019 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint James Marchand as a Reserve Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective February 24, 2019 to June 30, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint James Marchand as a Reserve Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective February 24, 2019 to June 30, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign a 2019 renewal for a Common Victualler license application for Paul Panagiotes, dba The Ice Cream Factory, 7 Elm Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 renewal for a Common Victualler license application for Paul Panagiotes, dba The Ice Cream Factory, 7 Elm Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 renewal for a Common Victualler license application for Paul Panagiotes, dba The Ice Cream Factory, 7 Elm Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
4.2 WM moved to approve and sign a
Approve and sign a one day Special license for Jennifer Climo, Townsend Congregational Church in conjunction with an auction on May 4, 2019 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M
WM moved to approve and sign a one day Special license for Jennifer Climo, Townsend Congregational Church in conjunction with an auction on May 4, 2019 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a one day Special license for Jennifer Climo, Townsend Congregational Church in conjunction with an auction on May 4, 2019 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the pay rate for Reserve Officers to match the dayshift patrolman rate depending on years of service
Motion to approve the pay rate for Reserve Officers to match the dayshift patrolman rate depending on years of service. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“motion to approve the pay rate for Reserve Officers to match the dayshift patrolman rate depending on years of service. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: King)
Approve the cross functional job between fire and police department with an addendum to the letter that is currently being sent out to include supplemental insurance availability
WM moved to approve the cross functional job between fire and police department with an addendum to the letter that is currently being sent out to include supplemental insurance availability. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the cross functional job between fire and police department with an addendum to the letter that is currently being sent out to include supplemental insurance availability. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the letter of support for the DTLA grant to fund a feasibility study for Ashby, Pepperell, and Townsend Regional Dispatch as submitted by the Fire-EMS Chief
WM moved to approve and sign the letter of support for the DTLA grant to fund a feasibility study for Ashby, Pepperell, and Townsend Regional Dispatch as submitted by the Fire-EMS Chief. SL would like to revise the letter. SL amended motion to say "as written with edits by the Town Administrator" CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the letter of support for the DTLA grant to fund a feasibility study for Ashby, Pepperell, and Townsend Regional Dispatch as submitted by the Fire-EMS Chief. SL would like to revise the letter. SL amended motion to say "as written with edits by the Town Administrator" CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
4.8 Accept a grant in the amount of
Accept a grant in the amount of $3,754.00 for Student Awareness Fire Education and $2,400.00 for Senior Education from the State Fire Marshall's office
WM moved to accept a grant in the amount of $3,754.00 for Student Awareness Fire Education and $2,400.00 for Senior Education from the State Fire Marshall's office. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept a grant in the amount of $3,754.00 for Student Awareness Fire Education and $2,400.00 for Senior Education from the State Fire Marshall's office. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Accept a grant in the amount of $14,993.00 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for the purpose of Advanced Life Support Training
WM moved to accept a grant in the amount of $14,993.00 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for the purpose of Advanced Life Support Training. WM amended to accept the grant electronically. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept a grant in the amount of $14,993.00 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for the purpose of Advanced Life Support Training. WM amended to accept the grant electronically. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the contract for the Water Department Bridge as recommended by Town Counsel
WM moved to approve and sign the contract for the Water Department Bridge as recommended by Town Counsel. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the contract for the Water Department Bridge as recommended by Town Counsel. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the Use of Legal Counsel Policy first reading
WM moved to approve the Use of Legal Counsel Policy first reading. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the Use of Legal Counsel Policy first reading. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign an addendum to the personal services contract agreement between the town of Townsend and the Town Accountant
WM moved to approve and sign an addendum to the personal services contract agreement between the town of Townsend and the Town Accountant. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign an addendum to the personal services contract agreement between the town of Townsend and the Town Accountant. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign a personal services contract between the town of Townsend and the Treasurer/Collector
WM moved to approve and sign a personal services contract between the town of Townsend and the Treasurer/Collector. CK seconded Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a personal services contract between the town of Townsend and the Treasurer/Collector. CK seconded Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the meeting minutes for January 8" and 22", 2019
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 8" and 22", 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 8" and 22", 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
6.5 WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for January
Review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session
WM moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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 and to adjourn from executive session. Normington. The Chair declare. 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 and to adjourn from executive session. Normington. The Chair declare. CK seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) CK (YES) WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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