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March 26, 2019
5 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
1.5 Public Comment Period Kathleen Spofford asked the Chair to address
Nominate for appointment John King as the Animal Inspector for barn book inspections in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 129, section 15 & 16 effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020
WM moved to nominate for appointment John King as the Animal Inspector for barn book inspections in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 129, section 15 & 16 effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to nominate for appointment John King as the Animal Inspector for barn book inspections in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 129, section 15 & 16 effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Nominate for appointment Mary Letourneau as the Animal Inspector for quarantines in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 129, section 15 & 16 effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020
WM moved to nominate for appointment Mary Letourneau as the Animal Inspector for quarantines in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 129, section 15 & 16 effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to nominate for appointment Mary Letourneau as the Animal Inspector for quarantines in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 129, section 15 & 16 effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Table until the HR Consultant is hired
WM moved to table until the HR Consultant is hired. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to table until the HR Consultant is hired. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
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