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July 16, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Don Klein
Absent: Wayne Miller
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Appoint Alan D. Ventura to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020
DK moved to appoint Alan D. Ventura to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Alan D. Ventura to the Council on Aging for a term effective July 16, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Joan Wotkowicz as the Representative for Townsend to the Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council
DK moved to appoint Joan Wotkowicz as the Representative for Townsend to the Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Joan Wotkowicz as the Representative for Townsend to the Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint DK as the Board Representative for a one-year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019
SL moved to appoint DK as the Board Representative for a one-year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to appoint DK as the Board Representative for a one-year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Klein)
Appoint Edward Coffin as a full-time Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective July 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with a one-year probationary period contingent upon the passing of a...
DK moved to appoint Edward Coffin as a full-time Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective July 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with a one-year probationary period contingent upon the passing of a pre-placement medical exam and background check. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Edward Coffin as a full-time Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective July 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with a one-year probationary period contingent upon the passing of a pre-placement medical exam and background check. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Appoint Tom Orcutt to the Interim Water Superintendent as recommended by the Water Commissioners
DK moved to appoint Tom Orcutt to the Interim Water Superintendent as recommended by the Water Commissioners. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Tom Orcutt to the Interim Water Superintendent as recommended by the Water Commissioners. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign a road opening permit for Unitil at 373 Main Street for a new installation
DK moved to approve and sign a road opening permit for Unitil at 373 Main Street for a new installation. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign a road opening permit for Unitil at 373 Main Street for a new installation. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve and authorize a three year agreement in the amount of $21,300.00 annually with CM Geeks, Inc. with a flat rate of $90.00 per hour on an as-needed bases for technical support and/or...
DK moved to approve and authorize a three year agreement in the amount of $21,300.00 annually with CM Geeks, Inc. with a flat rate of $90.00 per hour on an as-needed bases for technical support and/or consultation for IT Support Services for the Townsend Police & Fire Department. SL seconded. Mr. Kreidler clarified this was for specialized software and needs of police and fire. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and authorize a three year agreement in the amount of $21,300.00 annually with CM Geeks, Inc. with a flat rate of $90.00 per hour on an as-needed bases for technical support and/or consultation for IT Support Services for the Townsend Police & Fire Department. SL seconded. Mr. Kreidler clarified this was for specialized software and needs of police and fire. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
3.4 Review/Approve Road Opening Permit (added under the Chairman's additions and deletions)
Approve the road opening permit for use Cable for work being done on Scales Lane
DK moved to approve the road opening permit for use Cable for work being done on Scales Lane. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the road opening permit for use Cable for work being done on Scales Lane. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Authorize Lyndsey Butler to attend the MMA Suffolk Certification program for local government leadership and management
DK moved to authorize Lyndsey Butler to attend the MMA Suffolk Certification program for local government leadership and management. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize Lyndsey Butler to attend the MMA Suffolk Certification program for local government leadership and management. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Post for the opening for the North Middlesex School Committee vacancy
DK moved to post for the opening for the North Middlesex School Committee vacancy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to post for the opening for the North Middlesex School Committee vacancy. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Approve the meeting minutes for May 21, 2019
DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 21, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 21, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
4.5 DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for May
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)
Enter 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 enter 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: Strategy session for all union negotiations and 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: Police Chief. The Chair declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) DK (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter 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: Strategy session for all union negotiations and 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: Police Chief. The Chair declared. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) DK (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
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