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April 2, 2019
8 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
Enter 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 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) and to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss 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, RE: Clerical Union and to adjourn from executive. The chair declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote x 2 SL (YES) WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter 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) and to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss 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, RE: Clerical Union and to adjourn from executive. The chair declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote x 2 SL (YES) WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
We authorize the TA to draft a letter to the Town Properties Committee about the Recreation request
WM moved that we authorize the TA to draft a letter to the Town Properties Committee about the Recreation request. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved that we authorize the TA to draft a letter to the Town Properties Committee about the Recreation request. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Eric Modica as a Probationary Police Office for the Townsend Police Department for a term effective April 2, 2019 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period contingent upon the...
WM moved to appoint Eric Modica as a Probationary Police Office for the Townsend Police Department for a term effective April 2, 2019 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and background check. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Eric Modica as a Probationary Police Office for the Townsend Police Department for a term effective April 2, 2019 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and background check. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign the Annual Town Election warrant for April 22, 2019
WM moved to approve and sign the Annual Town Election warrant for April 22, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the Annual Town Election warrant for April 22, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve the FY20 budget as submitted
WM moved to approve the FY20 budget as submitted. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the FY20 budget as submitted. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve meeting minutes for February 16, 2019 and February 26, 2019
WM moved to approve meeting minutes for February 16, 2019 and February 26, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve meeting minutes for February 16, 2019 and February 26, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
6.5 WM moved to approve meeting minutes for February
Review and approve the payroll and bills payable warrants and sign out of session
WM moved to review and approve the payroll and bills payable warrants and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and approve the payroll and bills payable warrants and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Enter into the 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
WM moved to enter into the 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: SL (YES), WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter into the 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: SL (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
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