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June 18, 2019
36 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sue Lisio, Don Klein, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Chris Genator as a member of the Board of Health effective June 18, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election in accordance with 3-1 (f) (1) of the Charter
DK moved to appoint Chris Genator as a member of the Board of Health effective June 18, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election in accordance with 3-1 (f) (1) of the Charter. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Chris Genator as a member of the Board of Health effective June 18, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election in accordance with 3-1 (f) (1) of the Charter. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Alec Gaetz to the vacant position of Water Tech subject to a successful pre-employment physical, CORI check and a one (1) year probation
DK moved to appoint Alec Gaetz to the vacant position of Water Tech subject to a successful pre-employment physical, CORI check and a one (1) year probation. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Alec Gaetz to the vacant position of Water Tech subject to a successful pre-employment physical, CORI check and a one (1) year probation. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve the agreement with Unitil to relocate the gas service to our Main Street Pump Station due to the Bridge replacement on the access way to the pump station
DK moved to approve the agreement with Unitil to relocate the gas service to our Main Street Pump Station due to the Bridge replacement on the access way to the pump station. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the agreement with Unitil to relocate the gas service to our Main Street Pump Station due to the Bridge replacement on the access way to the pump station. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Authorize the Town Administrator work with Town Counsel and draft a letter based on the conversation at this meeting and to sign out session and to send to the Water Commissioners
DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator work with Town Counsel and draft a letter based on the conversation at this meeting and to sign out session and to send to the Water Commissioners. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator work with Town Counsel and draft a letter based on the conversation at this meeting and to sign out session and to send to the Water Commissioners. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint the following to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Richard B....
DK moved to appoint the following to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Richard B. Bailey Chief of Police James Sartell Deputy Chief of Police Mark Giancotti Lieutenant Kimberly Mattson Sergeant George Reidy Officer Mark Francis Officer David Phillips Officer Jeffrey Giles Officer Michael Marchand Officer Christopher Low Officer James Landi Officer Cheyenne Harrington Officer Eric Modica Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint the following to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Richard B. Bailey Chief of Police James Sartell Deputy Chief of Police Mark Giancotti Lieutenant Kimberly Mattson Sergeant George Reidy Officer Mark Francis Officer David Phillips Officer Jeffrey Giles Officer Michael Marchand Officer Christopher Low Officer James Landi Officer Cheyenne Harrington Officer Eric Modica Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint the following as the Licensing Agents to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with MGL, Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as...
DK moved to appoint the following as the Licensing Agents to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with MGL, Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Richard Bailey Chief of Police James Sartell Deputy Chief of Police Mark Giancotti Lieutenant Kimberly Mattson Sergeant SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint the following as the Licensing Agents to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with MGL, Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Richard Bailey Chief of Police James Sartell Deputy Chief of Police Mark Giancotti Lieutenant Kimberly Mattson Sergeant SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint the following as Reserve Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with MGL, Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1. 2019 to June 30, 2020 as...
DK moved to appoint the following as Reserve Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with MGL, Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1. 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Tony Brennan Reserve Officer Christopher VanVoorhis Reserve Officer Austin Cote Reserve Officer Thomas Kalil Reserve Officer James Marchand Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint the following as Reserve Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department in accordance with MGL, Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1. 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda: Tony Brennan Reserve Officer Christopher VanVoorhis Reserve Officer Austin Cote Reserve Officer Thomas Kalil Reserve Officer James Marchand Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Richard Bailey as Keeper of the Lock-up in accordance with MGL, Chapter 40, Section 35 for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Richard Bailey as Keeper of the Lock-up in accordance with MGL, Chapter 40, Section 35 for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Richard Bailey as Keeper of the Lock-up in accordance with MGL, Chapter 40, Section 35 for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.4 DK moved to appoint Richard Bailey as Keeper of the Lock-up in accordance with MGL, Chapter
Appoint Mary Letourneau as the Animal Control Officer for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Mary Letourneau as the Animal Control Officer for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Mary Letourneau as the Animal Control Officer for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 97A for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.6 DK moved to appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
Appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda
DK moved to appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda. PEPPERELL POLICE DEPARTMENT David J. Scott, Chief of Police John Coburn, Detective Todd Blain, Lieutenant Justin Zink, Officer Alan Lessieur, Sergeant Glenn Caswell, Reserve Officer Nick Parker, Sergeant William Greathead, Reserve Officer Thomas Maskalenko, Sergeant Paul Nelson, Reserve Officer Jeremiah Friend, Sergeant Jeff Noble, Special Officer Steven Burke, Officer Michael Luibil, Special Officer Bruce Haskins, Officer Steve Bezanson, Special Officer Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2019 4 Jared Currubba, Officer Scott Woodward, Special Officer Fabrizio Vestri, Officer Stephen Mulkerin, Officer Daniel D'eon, Officer Daniel Adams, Officer Michael Kenney, Officer LUNENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT James P. Marino, Police Chief Ramon Cabrera, Reserve Officer Thomas L. Gammel, Lieutenant Benjamin Campbell, Reserve Officer Sean J. Connery, Sergeant Samuel Christensen, Reserve Officer Joshua B. Tocci, Sergeant Erin K. Considine, Reserve Officer Sean Zrate, Sergeant Robert DaCosta, Reserve Officer Jeffrey M. Thibodeau, Detective Robert DiConza, Reserve Officer Jonathan J. Broc, Officer Donald A. Letarte, Reserve Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Jonathan May, Reserve Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Lisa Melnicki, Reserve Officer Joshua M. Mathieu, Officer Kamerin Munroe, Reserve Officer Bradley McNamara, Officer Chad Stateler, Reserve Officer John Morreale, Jr., Officer Gage Russel, Officer John M. Wagner, Officer GROTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Michael F. Luth, Chief of Police Peter D. Violette, Officer James A. Cullen, III, Deputy Chief of Police Edward J. Bushnoe, Reserve Officer Derrick J. Gemos, Sergeant Kathleen Newell, Reserve Officer Kevin T. Henehan, Sergeant Michael F. Ratte, Reserve Officer Edward P. Sheridan, Sr, Sergeant Jonathan Shattuck, Reserve Officer Rachael E. Mead, Sergeant Matthew J. Boivin, Reserve Officer Michael A. Lynn, Detective Matthew C. Beal, Reserve Officer Nicholas C. Beltz, Officer Casey O'Connor, Reserve Officer Robert L. Breault, Officer Peter S. Breslin, Officer Gordon A. Candow, Officer Paul Connell, Officer Omar A. Connor, Officer Dale P. Rose, Officer Gregory W. Steward, Officer Patrick A. Timmins, Officer Andrew M. Davis, Officer SHIRLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT Samuel Santiago, Chief of Police Dean Parlon, Officer Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2019 5 Alfreda Cromwell, Lieutenant Joseph Riley, Officer Jared Yanis, Sergeant Alan Rice, Reserve Officer Robert Romilly, Sergeant Jesus Ostolaza, Reserve Officer Matthew Euliano, Detective Benjamin Lima, Reserve Officer William McGuinness, Detective James Dugan, Reserve Officer Kyle Dodge, Officer Charles Curran, Officer Christopher Tucker, Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint the following as Special Police Officers to the Townsend Police Department for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as printed on the agenda. PEPPERELL POLICE DEPARTMENT David J. Scott, Chief of Police John Coburn, Detective Todd Blain, Lieutenant Justin Zink, Officer Alan Lessieur, Sergeant Glenn Caswell, Reserve Officer Nick Parker, Sergeant William Greathead, Reserve Officer Thomas Maskalenko, Sergeant Paul Nelson, Reserve Officer Jeremiah Friend, Sergeant Jeff Noble, Special Officer Steven Burke, Officer Michael Luibil, Special Officer Bruce Haskins, Officer Steve Bezanson, Special Officer Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2019 4 Jared Currubba, Officer Scott Woodward, Special Officer Fabrizio Vestri, Officer Stephen Mulkerin, Officer Daniel D'eon, Officer Daniel Adams, Officer Michael Kenney, Officer LUNENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT James P. Marino, Police Chief Ramon Cabrera, Reserve Officer Thomas L. Gammel, Lieutenant Benjamin Campbell, Reserve Officer Sean J. Connery, Sergeant Samuel Christensen, Reserve Officer Joshua B. Tocci, Sergeant Erin K. Considine, Reserve Officer Sean Zrate, Sergeant Robert DaCosta, Reserve Officer Jeffrey M. Thibodeau, Detective Robert DiConza, Reserve Officer Jonathan J. Broc, Officer Donald A. Letarte, Reserve Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Jonathan May, Reserve Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Lisa Melnicki, Reserve Officer Joshua M. Mathieu, Officer Kamerin Munroe, Reserve Officer Bradley McNamara, Officer Chad Stateler, Reserve Officer John Morreale, Jr., Officer Gage Russel, Officer John M. Wagner, Officer GROTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Michael F. Luth, Chief of Police Peter D. Violette, Officer James A. Cullen, III, Deputy Chief of Police Edward J. Bushnoe, Reserve Officer Derrick J. Gemos, Sergeant Kathleen Newell, Reserve Officer Kevin T. Henehan, Sergeant Michael F. Ratte, Reserve Officer Edward P. Sheridan, Sr, Sergeant Jonathan Shattuck, Reserve Officer Rachael E. Mead, Sergeant Matthew J. Boivin, Reserve Officer Michael A. Lynn, Detective Matthew C. Beal, Reserve Officer Nicholas C. Beltz, Officer Casey O'Connor, Reserve Officer Robert L. Breault, Officer Peter S. Breslin, Officer Gordon A. Candow, Officer Paul Connell, Officer Omar A. Connor, Officer Dale P. Rose, Officer Gregory W. Steward, Officer Patrick A. Timmins, Officer Andrew M. Davis, Officer SHIRLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT Samuel Santiago, Chief of Police Dean Parlon, Officer Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2019 5 Alfreda Cromwell, Lieutenant Joseph Riley, Officer Jared Yanis, Sergeant Alan Rice, Reserve Officer Robert Romilly, Sergeant Jesus Ostolaza, Reserve Officer Matthew Euliano, Detective Benjamin Lima, Reserve Officer William McGuinness, Detective James Dugan, Reserve Officer Kyle Dodge, Officer Charles Curran, Officer Christopher Tucker, Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a three-year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a three-year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a three-year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.8 DK moved to appoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a three-year term effective July
Appoint James LeCuyer and Michael Turgeon to the Conservation Commission for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint James LeCuyer and Michael Turgeon to the Conservation Commission for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint James LeCuyer and Michael Turgeon to the Conservation Commission for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Laura Shifrin as the Representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Laura Shifrin as the Representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Laura Shifrin as the Representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.10 DK moved to appoint
Appoint James Hamel, Charlotte Murphy, and Sandra Stevens to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint James Hamel, Charlotte Murphy, and Sandra Stevens to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint James Hamel, Charlotte Murphy, and Sandra Stevens to the Council on Aging for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Brian Kennedy, Pam Massucco and Stephanie Kennedy to TEMA for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Brian Kennedy, Pam Massucco and Stephanie Kennedy to TEMA for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Brian Kennedy, Pam Massucco and Stephanie Kennedy to TEMA for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Name Susan Dejnick and Nicolette Reed as the alternate member
DK amended the motion to name Susan Dejnick and Nicolette Reed as the alternate member. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK amended the motion to name Susan Dejnick and Nicolette Reed as the alternate member. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
Appoint Julie Byars as an At-Large member to the Town Properties Committee effective June 18, 2019 to February 29, 2020
DK moved to appoint Julie Byars as an At-Large member to the Town Properties Committee effective June 18, 2019 to February 29, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Julie Byars as an At-Large member to the Town Properties Committee effective June 18, 2019 to February 29, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.14 DK moved to appoint Julie Byars as an At-Large member to the Town Properties Committee effective June
Give permission to the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife in reference to the management of fresh water turtles at the Townsend-Ashby Soccer Fields
DK moved to give permission to the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife in reference to the management of fresh water turtles at the Townsend-Ashby Soccer Fields. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to give permission to the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife in reference to the management of fresh water turtles at the Townsend-Ashby Soccer Fields. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
4.2 Review/discuss mandatory referral for the Planning Board, RE: Scenic Road hearing for public shade trees on Lot
Send something to the planning board thanking them for the referral and that they have no comment
DK moved to send something to the planning board thanking them for the referral and that they have no comment. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to send something to the planning board thanking them for the referral and that they have no comment. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Declare surplus in accordance with Chapter 30 B and 19-4 of the Townsend bylaws as attached and recommended by the Library Trustees (see attached)
DK moved to declare surplus in accordance with Chapter 30 B and 19-4 of the Townsend bylaws as attached and recommended by the Library Trustees (see attached). SL seconded. DK asked if the items would go to bid. Mr. Kreidler explained it would be offered to other departments first. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to declare surplus in accordance with Chapter 30 B and 19-4 of the Townsend bylaws as attached and recommended by the Library Trustees (see attached). SL seconded. DK asked if the items would go to bid. Mr. Kreidler explained it would be offered to other departments first. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
4.4 Review/discuss/vote to exercise or not exercise the first right of refusal for
Not exercise our first right of refusal for 152 North End Road in accordance with MGL, Chapter 61 and to vote out of session
DK moved to not exercise our first right of refusal for 152 North End Road in accordance with MGL, Chapter 61 and to vote out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to not exercise our first right of refusal for 152 North End Road in accordance with MGL, Chapter 61 and to vote out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post 6538 in conjunction with a baby shower to be held on August 11, 2019 with sale hours from 11:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. and to sign out of session
DK moved to sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post 6538 in conjunction with a baby shower to be held on August 11, 2019 with sale hours from 11:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. and to sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post 6538 in conjunction with a baby shower to be held on August 11, 2019 with sale hours from 11:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. and to sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve and authorized the Chair to sign the contract with FXM for the Economic Development Strategy proposal as recommended by the Master Planning Committee
DK moved to approve and authorized the Chair to sign the contract with FXM for the Economic Development Strategy proposal as recommended by the Master Planning Committee. SL seconded. SL stated she would not support and vote in the affirmative, further expressing concerns regarding the cost and other areas of the Master Planning Committee. After further discussion, SL agreed to sign the contract. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and authorized the Chair to sign the contract with FXM for the Economic Development Strategy proposal as recommended by the Master Planning Committee. SL seconded. SL stated she would not support and vote in the affirmative, further expressing concerns regarding the cost and other areas of the Master Planning Committee. After further discussion, SL agreed to sign the contract. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
The Town contract with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston pursuant to their proposal dated June 12, 2019 submitted in response to the Town's request for proposals...
DK moved the Town contract with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston pursuant to their proposal dated June 12, 2019 submitted in response to the Town's request for proposals for Personnel Administration Services and that the scope be broken out into two phases: e Phase 1- "Personnel Administrative Structure and Governance Review" for a total of $20,000.00 with an effect date of June 19, 2019; and e Phase 2- "Classification and Compensation Review" for a total of $25,000.00 with an effective date of July 1, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved the Town contract with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston pursuant to their proposal dated June 12, 2019 submitted in response to the Town's request for proposals for Personnel Administration Services and that the scope be broken out into two phases: e Phase 1- "Personnel Administrative Structure and Governance Review" for a total of $20,000.00 with an effect date of June 19, 2019; and e Phase 2- "Classification and Compensation Review" for a total of $25,000.00 with an effective date of July 1, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Close the Town Hall to the Public for the hours of 9:00am to 1:00pm on July 23, 2019 to conduct training for staff
DK moved to close the Town Hall to the Public for the hours of 9:00am to 1:00pm on July 23, 2019 to conduct training for staff. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to close the Town Hall to the Public for the hours of 9:00am to 1:00pm on July 23, 2019 to conduct training for staff. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Close the Town Hall to the Public for the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm on August 27, 2019 to conduct staff training
DK moved to close the Town Hall to the Public for the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm on August 27, 2019 to conduct staff training. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to close the Town Hall to the Public for the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm on August 27, 2019 to conduct staff training. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Close the town hall to the public on Friday, July 5, 2019 with the understanding the employees may either work or take the day off using their accrued time
DK moved to close the town hall to the public on Friday, July 5, 2019 with the understanding the employees may either work or take the day off using their accrued time. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to close the town hall to the public on Friday, July 5, 2019 with the understanding the employees may either work or take the day off using their accrued time. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Execute as stated here and sign out of session
DK moved to execute as stated here and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to execute as stated here and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve the 10 day of accrued vacation time buyback for the Town Administrator
DK moved to approve the 10 day of accrued vacation time buyback for the Town Administrator. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the 10 day of accrued vacation time buyback for the Town Administrator. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
0.00 Land Fill Operating
Approve the requested year end transfers as stated in the agenda
DK moved to approve the requested year end transfers as stated in the agenda. SL seconded. SL would like a draft policy on municipal relief transfers. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the requested year end transfers as stated in the agenda. SL seconded. SL would like a draft policy on municipal relief transfers. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve and sing out of session the work for the Chapter 90 projects for Old City Road, Bayberry Hill Road, and Clement Road as stated in the agenda
DK moved to approve and sing out of session the work for the Chapter 90 projects for Old City Road, Bayberry Hill Road, and Clement Road as stated in the agenda. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sing out of session the work for the Chapter 90 projects for Old City Road, Bayberry Hill Road, and Clement Road as stated in the agenda. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
We approve the Town Administrator sign the contracts as read from the agenda
DK moved we approve the Town Administrator sign the contracts as read from the agenda. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved we approve the Town Administrator sign the contracts as read from the agenda. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Request the Town Administrator to deliver a letter to the State DCR regarding the lack of maintenance on the Harbor Station
Make a motion that the Board request the Town Administrator to deliver a letter to the State DCR regarding the lack of maintenance on the Harbor Station. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“make a motion that the Board request the Town Administrator to deliver a letter to the State DCR regarding the lack of maintenance on the Harbor Station. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Lisio)
5.3.1 June
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. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
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