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May 21, 2019
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.1 SL called the meeting to order at
Appoint Alex Chamoun to the Recreation Commission effective May 20, 2019 for the Summer Recreation Program contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check
DK moved to appoint Alex Chamoun to the Recreation Commission effective May 20, 2019 for the Summer Recreation Program contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Alex Chamoun to the Recreation Commission effective May 20, 2019 for the Summer Recreation Program contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
22 DK appoint Kevin Smith to the Town Properties Committee effective May 21, 2019 to February 29, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“22 DK appoint Kevin Smith to the Town Properties Committee effective May 21, 2019 to February 29, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Appoint Dennis Murphy to the American Flag Committee effective May 21, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Dennis Murphy to the American Flag Committee effective May 21, 2019 to June 30, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Dennis Murphy to the American Flag Committee effective May 21, 2019 to June 30, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.3 DK moved to appoint Dennis Murphy to the American Flag Committee effective May
Approve and sign the following one-day special licenses for Paul Martin, V.F.W. Post #6538, 491A Main Street for as listed on the agenda. -In conjunction with a Birthday Party on August 3, 2019...
DK moved to approve and sign the following one-day special licenses for Paul Martin, V.F.W. Post #6538, 491A Main Street for as listed on the agenda. -In conjunction with a Birthday Party on August 3, 2019 with sale hours from 5:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. -In conjunction with a Wedding on August 10, 2019 with sale hours from 12:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. - In conjunction with a 25" Wedding Anniversary on August 25, 2019 with sale hours from 1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. - In conjunction with a Bridal Shower on August 24, 2019 with sale hours from 11:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. -In conjunction with a Birthday Party on September 28, 2019 with sale hours from 11:30A.M. to 3:30P.M. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2019 1 WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the following one-day special licenses for Paul Martin, V.F.W. Post #6538, 491A Main Street for as listed on the agenda. -In conjunction with a Birthday Party on August 3, 2019 with sale hours from 5:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. -In conjunction with a Wedding on August 10, 2019 with sale hours from 12:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. - In conjunction with a 25" Wedding Anniversary on August 25, 2019 with sale hours from 1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. - In conjunction with a Bridal Shower on August 24, 2019 with sale hours from 11:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. -In conjunction with a Birthday Party on September 28, 2019 with sale hours from 11:30A.M. to 3:30P.M. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2019 1 WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.6 Main S Water Main Replace
Approve the change order in the amount of $6,000.00 for the additional bridge work for the Main Street Pump Station Access
DK moved to approve the change order in the amount of $6,000.00 for the additional bridge work for the Main Street Pump Station Access. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the change order in the amount of $6,000.00 for the additional bridge work for the Main Street Pump Station Access. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Have DK be the Selectmen's Representative for Public Safety negotiations to include, Fire, EMT, Police and Highway
SL moved to have DK be the Selectmen's Representative for Public Safety negotiations to include, Fire, EMT, Police and Highway. WM_ seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to have DK be the Selectmen's Representative for Public Safety negotiations to include, Fire, EMT, Police and Highway. WM_ seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio)
Enter into 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...
DK moved to enter into 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: Town Accountant, 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, (SL declared) RE: Clerical Union and 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, (SL declared) RE: Strategy session for all union negotiations and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded Roll call vote: SL (YES), DK (YES), and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter into 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: Town Accountant, 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, (SL declared) RE: Clerical Union and 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, (SL declared) RE: Strategy session for all union negotiations and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded Roll call vote: SL (YES), DK (YES), and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Set June 18" as the date for the Special Town Election for the debt exclusion contingent upon confirmation from Town Counsel it is compliant with the law
DK moved to set June 18" as the date for the Special Town Election for the debt exclusion contingent upon confirmation from Town Counsel it is compliant with the law. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to set June 18" as the date for the Special Town Election for the debt exclusion contingent upon confirmation from Town Counsel it is compliant with the law. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.5 Review/Approve the meeting minutes for March
Approve March 7, 2019, March 19, 2019, March 26, 2019, March 28, 2019, April 2, 2019 - Session 1, April 2, 2019 - Session 2, April 8, 2019, April 18, 2019 - Session 2, April 23, 2019
WM moved to approve March 7, 2019, March 19, 2019, March 26, 2019, March 28, 2019, April 2, 2019 - Session 1, April 2, 2019 - Session 2, April 8, 2019, April 18, 2019 - Session 2, April 23, 2019. SL seconded. DK abstained. Unanimous vote
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve March 7, 2019, March 19, 2019, March 26, 2019, March 28, 2019, April 2, 2019 - Session 1, April 2, 2019 - Session 2, April 8, 2019, April 18, 2019 - Session 2, April 23, 2019. SL seconded. DK abstained. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
The meeting minutes for April 24, 2019
DK moved to the meeting minutes for April 24, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to the meeting minutes for April 24, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the meeting minutes for May 7, 2019
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 7, 2019. SL seconded. DK abstained. Unanimous vote.
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 7, 2019. SL seconded. DK abstained. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
DK moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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