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May 28, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Don Klein, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Authorize Kate Feodoroff to send a letter to Comcast to extend the service at the $57,000.00 quote and to engage Unitil for the next phase
DK moved to authorize Kate Feodoroff to send a letter to Comcast to extend the service at the $57,000.00 quote and to engage Unitil for the next phase. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize Kate Feodoroff to send a letter to Comcast to extend the service at the $57,000.00 quote and to engage Unitil for the next phase. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Establish a committee for the feasibility study of a dog park consisting of five regular members and two alternates
DK moved to establish a committee for the feasibility study of a dog park consisting of five regular members and two alternates. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to establish a committee for the feasibility study of a dog park consisting of five regular members and two alternates. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
The town go out to bid for organic fertilizer program
DK moved the town go out to bid for organic fertilizer program. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved the town go out to bid for organic fertilizer program. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Table until the next meeting pending clarification from the Town Accountant
DK moved to table until the next meeting pending clarification from the Town Accountant. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to table until the next meeting pending clarification from the Town Accountant. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Make a contingency motion to sign out of session the documents related to the water main extensions projects once town counsel has made the final approval and the insurance binders are received
DK moved to make a contingency motion to sign out of session the documents related to the water main extensions projects once town counsel has made the final approval and the insurance binders are received. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to make a contingency motion to sign out of session the documents related to the water main extensions projects once town counsel has made the final approval and the insurance binders are received. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve to sign and execute the contract for the Town Accountant
DK moved to approve to sign and execute the contract for the Town Accountant. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve to sign and execute the contract for the Town Accountant. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Sign and execute the addendum for the FY20 salary adjustment for the Town Administrator
DK moved to sign and execute the addendum for the FY20 salary adjustment for the Town Administrator. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign and execute the addendum for the FY20 salary adjustment for the Town Administrator. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Reauthorize the $1,000 winter operations stipend for Superintendent Smith
DK moved to reauthorize the $1,000 winter operations stipend for Superintendent Smith. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to reauthorize the $1,000 winter operations stipend for Superintendent Smith. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Leigh Reddin to the position of Conservation Administrative Assistant
DK moved to appoint Leigh Reddin to the position of Conservation Administrative Assistant. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Leigh Reddin to the position of Conservation Administrative Assistant. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
Approve and execute a contract for Shepco Landscaping Services for $29,800.00 for the services required for town properties landscaping services and authorize the Chair to sign out of session
DK moved to approve and execute a contract for Shepco Landscaping Services for $29,800.00 for the services required for town properties landscaping services and authorize the Chair to sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and execute a contract for Shepco Landscaping Services for $29,800.00 for the services required for town properties landscaping services and authorize the Chair to sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Enter executive session pursuant to GL c 30A, s. 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respects to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c 30A, s. 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respects to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigation position and the Chair so declares, RE: Police Union, and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. (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: Fire Chief and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair so declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), and DK (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c 30A, s. 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respects to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigation position and the Chair so declares, RE: Police Union, and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. (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: Fire Chief and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair so declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), and DK (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
From the Townsend Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Townsend Candidates Night video — Valerie Goodrich and Sarah Logan (April 2025); Just Townies — Laura Shifrin (October 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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