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July 2, 2019
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint as attached to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with the exception of Kristopher Klein
DK moved to appoint as attached to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with the exception of Kristopher Klein. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint as attached to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with the exception of Kristopher Klein. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Kristopher Klein, Lieutenant to the Fire-EMS Department from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
WM moved to appoint Kristopher Klein, Lieutenant to the Fire-EMS Department from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. DK abstained from vote. Unanimous vote.
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Kristopher Klein, Lieutenant to the Fire-EMS Department from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. DK abstained from vote. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Richard Kapenas as the Gas Inspector and the Plumbing Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Richard Kapenas as the Gas Inspector and the Plumbing Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Richard Kapenas as the Gas Inspector and the Plumbing Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Gary Williams as the Alternate Gas Inspector and the Alternate Plumbing Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Gary Williams as the Alternate Gas Inspector and the Alternate Plumbing Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Gary Williams as the Alternate Gas Inspector and the Alternate Plumbing Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Eric Aaltonen as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Eric Aaltonen as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Eric Aaltonen as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
2.4 DK moved to appoint Eric Aaltonen as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for a three year term effective July
Appoint Daniel Cushion as the Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Daniel Cushion as the Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Daniel Cushion as the Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Peter Martin as the Alternate Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
DK moved to appoint Peter Martin as the Alternate Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Peter Martin as the Alternate Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
2.6 DK moved to appoint Peter Martin as the Alternate Wiring Inspector for a three year term effective July
Appoint Robert Rebholz to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024
DK moved to appoint Robert Rebholz to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Robert Rebholz to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
2.7 DK moved to appoint Robert Rebholz to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term effective July
Appoint Victoria Janicki as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Victoria Janicki as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Victoria Janicki as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint David Funaiole as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint David Funaiole as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint David Funaiole as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Sean Pearson as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Sean Pearson as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Sean Pearson as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
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: Fred S. Alden, Chief of Police (Ashby) Derek J....
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: Fred S. Alden, Chief of Police (Ashby) Derek J. Pepple, Sergeant John R. Dillon, Patrolman Brian F. Vautour, Patrolman Erik C. Salo, Patrolman Corin W. Campbell, Patrolman Dylan J. Dennis, Reserve 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: Fred S. Alden, Chief of Police (Ashby) Derek J. Pepple, Sergeant John R. Dillon, Patrolman Brian F. Vautour, Patrolman Erik C. Salo, Patrolman Corin W. Campbell, Patrolman Dylan J. Dennis, Reserve Officer SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Joan Wotkowicz as the Town Representative to the Nashua River Wild & Scenic Study Committee effective July 2, 2019
DK moved to appoint Joan Wotkowicz as the Town Representative to the Nashua River Wild & Scenic Study Committee effective July 2, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Joan Wotkowicz as the Town Representative to the Nashua River Wild & Scenic Study Committee effective July 2, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Bill Wilkinson as the Alternate Representative to the Nashua River Wild & Scenic Study Committee effective July 2, 2019
DK moved to appoint Bill Wilkinson as the Alternate Representative to the Nashua River Wild & Scenic Study Committee effective July 2, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Bill Wilkinson as the Alternate Representative to the Nashua River Wild & Scenic Study Committee effective July 2, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve the Renewal Application for a Junk Collectors License to Carl Cerullo of MJS Metals and forward to the Town Clerk for Issuance of the Junk Collectors Permit
DK moved to approve the Renewal Application for a Junk Collectors License to Carl Cerullo of MJS Metals and forward to the Town Clerk for Issuance of the Junk Collectors Permit. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the Renewal Application for a Junk Collectors License to Carl Cerullo of MJS Metals and forward to the Town Clerk for Issuance of the Junk Collectors Permit. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.2.4 Technology Policy (Tech Use)
Approve the Code of Conduct Policy, the Technology Policy (Social Media) the Technology Policy (Email) to be signed out of session with the addition of footnote noting what policies were being...
DK moved to approve the Code of Conduct Policy, the Technology Policy (Social Media) the Technology Policy (Email) to be signed out of session with the addition of footnote noting what policies were being replace and add a date line next to the Selectmen's signature. SL suggested having reference to any bylaws or the charter that has language relating to the policy. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the Code of Conduct Policy, the Technology Policy (Social Media) the Technology Policy (Email) to be signed out of session with the addition of footnote noting what policies were being replace and add a date line next to the Selectmen's signature. SL suggested having reference to any bylaws or the charter that has language relating to the policy. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
The Board as outlined by the Town Administrator and the attached document (see attached) that we go forward
DK moved that the Board as outlined by the Town Administrator and the attached document (see attached) that we go forward. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved that the Board as outlined by the Town Administrator and the attached document (see attached) that we go forward. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the transfers as requested with amendments to the school assessment and adding the Fire for the $4,000.00
DK moved to approve the transfers as requested with amendments to the school assessment and adding the Fire for the $4,000.00. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the transfers as requested with amendments to the school assessment and adding the Fire for the $4,000.00. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session
DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
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...
DK moved 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 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: Police Chief and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), WM (YES), DK (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved 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 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: Police Chief and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), WM (YES), DK (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
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