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February 15, 2019
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
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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 AFSCME Police Union Grievance and 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 bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, RE: MOU Paramedic and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(5) to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints to reconvene in open session. SL declare CK seconded. Roll call 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 AFSCME Police Union Grievance and 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 bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, RE: MOU Paramedic and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(5) to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints to reconvene in open session. SL declare CK seconded. Roll call SL (YES) CK (YES) and WM (YES).” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Enter into open session at 3:55P.M
WM moved to enter into open session at 3:55P.M. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES) WM (YES) and CK (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter into open session at 3:55P.M. CK seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES) WM (YES) and CK (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Authorize the TA to post for the position of Town Accountant at different locations as previously discussed
WM moved to authorize the TA to post for the position of Town Accountant at different locations as previously discussed. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the TA to post for the position of Town Accountant at different locations as previously discussed. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
4.3 Clerk of the Board announcements for events - None
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn at 4:25 CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn at 4:25 CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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