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February 26, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: Cindy King
Every vote, in order
Appoint Ryan Lapierre to the Townsend Water Department as a Water Foreman contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period
WM moved to appoint Ryan Lapierre to the Townsend Water Department as a Water Foreman contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Ryan Lapierre to the Townsend Water Department as a Water Foreman contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Offer starting salary Grade 8 level 6 $30.48 per hour
WM moved to offer starting salary Grade 8 level 6 $30.48 per hour. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to offer starting salary Grade 8 level 6 $30.48 per hour. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Sign and send letter from the ABCC. (see attached) SL
WM moved to sign and send letter from the ABCC. (see attached) SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to sign and send letter from the ABCC. (see attached) SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Designate SL to the MBTA Advisory Board and Mr. Kreidler as the alternate
WM moved to designate SL to the MBTA Advisory Board and Mr. Kreidler as the alternate. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to designate SL to the MBTA Advisory Board and Mr. Kreidler as the alternate. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Declare Water Technician position vacant and authorize the Water Superintendent to post for the vacancy
WM moved to declare Water Technician position vacant and authorize the Water Superintendent to post for the vacancy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to declare Water Technician position vacant and authorize the Water Superintendent to post for the vacancy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Authorize Town Administrator to execute a standard form contract with Community Opportunities Group for Grant Administration Services and any sub-grantee agreements under said grant
WM moved to authorize Town Administrator to execute a standard form contract with Community Opportunities Group for Grant Administration Services and any sub-grantee agreements under said grant. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize Town Administrator to execute a standard form contract with Community Opportunities Group for Grant Administration Services and any sub-grantee agreements under said grant. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Set the Special and Annual Town Meeting dates as May 7, 2019 at 7:00P.M. in the Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street Townsend MA and to set deadlines for warrant articles March 1, 2019 for the annual...
WM moved to set the Special and Annual Town Meeting dates as May 7, 2019 at 7:00P.M. in the Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street Townsend MA and to set deadlines for warrant articles March 1, 2019 for the annual town meeting per bylaw and April 2, 2019 for the special town meeting and to post for the Annual and Special Town Meeting on April 23, 2019 and to hold a mock special and annual town meeting on April 3, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote ¥.
From the minutes
“WM moved to set the Special and Annual Town Meeting dates as May 7, 2019 at 7:00P.M. in the Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street Townsend MA and to set deadlines for warrant articles March 1, 2019 for the annual town meeting per bylaw and April 2, 2019 for the special town meeting and to post for the Annual and Special Town Meeting on April 23, 2019 and to hold a mock special and annual town meeting on April 3, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote ¥..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve the updated policy for Use of Legal Counsel (second reading)
WM moved to approve the updated policy for Use of Legal Counsel (second reading). SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the updated policy for Use of Legal Counsel (second reading). SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
As to sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
WM moved as to sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved as to sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Enter as 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 as 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 (Strategy session in preparation for negotiations for all collective bargaining contracts and personal services contracts). The Chair declared and executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, RE: MOU Deputy Police Chief and executive session pursuant to GL ec. 30A, s. 21(a)(3, to discuss strategy with respect litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares 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. and to adjourn from executive session. SL seconded. Roll call vote WM (YES) SL (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter as 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 (Strategy session in preparation for negotiations for all collective bargaining contracts and personal services contracts). The Chair declared and executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, RE: MOU Deputy Police Chief and executive session pursuant to GL ec. 30A, s. 21(a)(3, to discuss strategy with respect litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares 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. and to adjourn from executive session. SL seconded. Roll call vote WM (YES) SL (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
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