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April 23, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.4 SLadded the following additions to the agenda: Add:
Keep SL as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
WM moved to keep SL as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to keep SL as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller)
Nominate WM as Vice-Chair
SL moved to nominate WM as Vice-Chair. DK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to nominate WM as Vice-Chair. DK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Klein)
Nominate DK as Clerk
WM moved to nominate DK as Clerk. SL seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to nominate DK as Clerk. SL seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Recess 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...
DK moved to recess 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, RE: Police Union. SL declared, and to executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for April 23, 2019 l 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: Town Accountant and to reconvene in open session. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), DK (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to recess 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, RE: Police Union. SL declared, and to executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for April 23, 2019 l 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: Town Accountant and to reconvene in open session. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), DK (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Accept the resignation of the on-call Deputy Fire Chief, John Elliot and appoint John Elliot as an on-call Firefighter for the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019
DK moved to accept the resignation of the on-call Deputy Fire Chief, John Elliot and appoint John Elliot as an on-call Firefighter for the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept the resignation of the on-call Deputy Fire Chief, John Elliot and appoint John Elliot as an on-call Firefighter for the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Brian Mayer as the on-call Captain to the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019
DK moved to Appoint Brian Mayer as the on-call Captain to the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to Appoint Brian Mayer as the on-call Captain to the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.2 DK moved to Appoint Brian Mayer as the on-call Captain to the Fire-EMS Department effective April
Appoint William Elliot as the on-call Deputy Fire Chief to the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019
DK moved to appoint William Elliot as the on-call Deputy Fire Chief to the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint William Elliot as the on-call Deputy Fire Chief to the Fire-EMS Department effective April 23, 2019 to June 30, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adopt and endorse the warrant for the posting by the Constable this evening for the Special and Annual Meeting
DK moved to adopt and endorse the warrant for the posting by the Constable this evening for the Special and Annual Meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adopt and endorse the warrant for the posting by the Constable this evening for the Special and Annual Meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Add the NVTHS articles to the warrant for the upcoming town meeting
DK moved to add the NVTHS articles to the warrant for the upcoming town meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to add the NVTHS articles to the warrant for the upcoming town meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.7 Review/Comment Mandatory Referral for the Zoning Board, RE: Variance
Thank the Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral of the variance and forward no comment on it
DK moved to thank the Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral of the variance and forward no comment on it. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to thank the Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral of the variance and forward no comment on it. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Thank the Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral of the special permit and forward no comment on it
DK moved to thank the Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral of the special permit and forward no comment on it. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to thank the Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral of the special permit and forward no comment on it. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the road opening permit for Unitil for Gas Service on Spaulding Street
DK moved to approve the road opening permit for Unitil for Gas Service on Spaulding Street. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the road opening permit for Unitil for Gas Service on Spaulding Street. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the road opening permit for Unitil for a gas main repair on Hickory Drive
DK moved to approve the road opening permit for Unitil for a gas main repair on Hickory Drive. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the road opening permit for Unitil for a gas main repair on Hickory Drive. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
DK moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn at 7:40PM. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn at 7:40PM. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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