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August 20, 2019
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: Don Klein
Every vote, in order
1.3 SL announce that the meeting is being tape recorded
Appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School Committee
Sue Robbins moved to appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School Committee. WM seconded. Sue Robbins stated the term is until 2021. SL thanked both Rob Templeton and Lyn Giancotti for submitting applications. Unanimous vote.
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Sue Robbins); the Select Board members present are shown as the minutes record the vote.
From the minutes
“Sue Robbins moved to appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School Committee. WM seconded. Sue Robbins stated the term is until 2021. SL thanked both Rob Templeton and Lyn Giancotti for submitting applications. Unanimous vote..”
Appoint Irene Congdon to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2021
WM moved to appoint Irene Congdon to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Irene Congdon to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2021. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Erica Art to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2020
WM moved to appoint Erica Art to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Erica Art to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2020. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Susan Gerken to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2022
WM moved to appoint Susan Gerken to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Susan Gerken to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August 20, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
2.4 WM moved to appoint Susan Gerken to the Recycling Committee for a term effective August
Appoint Robert Beauchamp as the Maintenance Technician effective August 20, 2019 contingent upon the passing of CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period
WM moved to appoint Robert Beauchamp as the Maintenance Technician effective August 20, 2019 contingent upon the passing of CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Robert Beauchamp as the Maintenance Technician effective August 20, 2019 contingent upon the passing of CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
The Board send the registered letter with the appropriate bylaw
WM moved the Board send the registered letter with the appropriate bylaw. SL seconded. Unanimous vote
From the minutes
“WM moved the Board send the registered letter with the appropriate bylaw. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street for September 14, 2019 in conjunction with a "Baby Shower" with sale hours from 1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M
WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street for September 14, 2019 in conjunction with a "Baby Shower" with sale hours from 1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street for September 14, 2019 in conjunction with a "Baby Shower" with sale hours from 1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street on September 21, 2019 in conjunction with a "40" Birthday Party" with sale hours from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M
WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street on September 21, 2019 in conjunction with a "40" Birthday Party" with sale hours from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street on September 21, 2019 in conjunction with a "40" Birthday Party" with sale hours from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street on September 21, 2019 in conjunction with a "40" Birthday Party" with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M
WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street on September 21, 2019 in conjunction with a "40" Birthday Party" with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538, 491A Main Street on September 21, 2019 in conjunction with a "40" Birthday Party" with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
3.4 WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Paul Martin, VFW Post #6538,
Sign the request to petition the Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) for a temporary waiver, RE: Edward Coffin
WM moved to sign the request to petition the Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) for a temporary waiver, RE: Edward Coffin. SL seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained Mr. Coffin is trained and certified as a Reserve Officer and this waiver would allow Mr. Coffin to work until the next class for the fulltime academy. The Board reviewed the paperwork as attached. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to sign the request to petition the Massachusetts Police Training Council (MPTC) for a temporary waiver, RE: Edward Coffin. SL seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained Mr. Coffin is trained and certified as a Reserve Officer and this waiver would allow Mr. Coffin to work until the next class for the fulltime academy. The Board reviewed the paperwork as attached. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
3.6 Review/Discuss request for support letter, RE: Division of Fisheries & Wildlife to purchase
Send a letter in support of their purchase
WM moved to send a letter in support of their purchase. SL seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to send a letter in support of their purchase. SL seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Declare the street grindings as surplus with no value as recommended by the Highway Department
WM moved to declare the street grindings as surplus with no value as recommended by the Highway Department. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to declare the street grindings as surplus with no value as recommended by the Highway Department. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Declare as surplus with no value as recommended by the Cemetery & Parks Commissioners for multiple mower parts, landscape power tools (shovels, rakes, etc.), power equipment that were used for...
WM moved to declare as surplus with no value as recommended by the Cemetery & Parks Commissioners for multiple mower parts, landscape power tools (shovels, rakes, etc.), power equipment that were used for parts (weed whacker, backpack, etc.), case of old smoke detectors and a P.A. system. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to declare as surplus with no value as recommended by the Cemetery & Parks Commissioners for multiple mower parts, landscape power tools (shovels, rakes, etc.), power equipment that were used for parts (weed whacker, backpack, etc.), case of old smoke detectors and a P.A. system. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign a contract with Green International Affiliates, Inc for engineering services for the Greenville Road bridge replacement
WM moved to approve and sign a contract with Green International Affiliates, Inc for engineering services for the Greenville Road bridge replacement. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a contract with Green International Affiliates, Inc for engineering services for the Greenville Road bridge replacement. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.4 Board Correspondence None
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Enter 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...
WM moved to enter 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 AFSCME Police Union Grievance and to adjourn from executive session and to enter pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, and the Chair of the Board so declares, namely Doucette & Associates, Ltd. v. Town of Townsend, Worcester Superior Court Docket No. 1985CVO1115A. SL seconded. Roll Call Vote SL (YES), WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter 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 AFSCME Police Union Grievance and to adjourn from executive session and to enter pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, and the Chair of the Board so declares, namely Doucette & Associates, Ltd. v. Town of Townsend, Worcester Superior Court Docket No. 1985CVO1115A. SL seconded. Roll Call Vote SL (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
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