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August 16, 2019
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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...
WM moved to 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. SL seconded. Roll call vote WM (YES) SL (YES) and DK (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to 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. SL seconded. Roll call vote WM (YES) SL (YES) and DK (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn from ES at 10:48AM DK seconded Roll call vote SL (YES) WM (YES) and DK (YES)
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn from ES at 10:48AM DK seconded Roll call vote SL (YES) WM (YES) and DK (YES).” (Motion: Miller, second: Klein)
Have TA get a marketing firm to draft a postcard and flyer
DK moved to have TA get a marketing firm to draft a postcard and flyer. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to have TA get a marketing firm to draft a postcard and flyer. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn at 11:17A.M. WM seconded, Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn at 11:17A.M. WM seconded, Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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