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September 3, 2019
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Hold the Special Town Election on October 19, 2019
October 19, 2019 from 8AM - 4PM. WM moves to hold the Special Town Election on October 19, 2019. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“October 19, 2019 from 8AM - 4PM. WM moves to hold the Special Town Election on October 19, 2019. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Klein)
Approve SOG #ADM 19-008
WM moved to approve SOG #ADM 19-008. SL seconded. DK abstained.
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: KleinThe minutes say Don Klein abstained; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve SOG #ADM 19-008. SL seconded. DK abstained..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve SOG #EMS16-006
DK moved to approve SOG #EMS16-006. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve SOG #EMS16-006. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.4 Review/Approve/Vote SOG #EMS
Approve SOG #EMS 19-007
DK moved to approve SOG #EMS 19-007. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve SOG #EMS 19-007. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign out of session, with the approval of town counsel, a contract and agreement addendum between Underwater Solutions, Inc., and the town of Townsend
DK moved to approve and sign out of session, with the approval of town counsel, a contract and agreement addendum between Underwater Solutions, Inc., and the town of Townsend. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign out of session, with the approval of town counsel, a contract and agreement addendum between Underwater Solutions, Inc., and the town of Townsend. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign out of secession policy #04-2019 Audit Committee
DK moved to approve and sign out of secession policy #04-2019 Audit Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign out of secession policy #04-2019 Audit Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.8 Review/Approve/first reading of policy #06-2019 Weapons in Public Buildings
Accept policy #06-2019 with noted edits
DK moved to accept policy #06-2019 with noted edits. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept policy #06-2019 with noted edits. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve policy #07-2019 with noted changes
DK moved to approve policy #07-2019 with noted changes. WM seconded. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve policy #07-2019 with noted changes. WM seconded. Unanimous..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve policy #16-18 Board of Selectmen Agenda Procedures with noted edits
DK moved to approve policy #16-18 Board of Selectmen Agenda Procedures with noted edits. WM seconded. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve policy #16-18 Board of Selectmen Agenda Procedures with noted edits. WM seconded. Unanimous..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.12 Authorize Chairman to sort and segregate policies in advance of Collins Center meeting
Authorize Chairman to sort and segregate policies in advance of Collins Center meeting
DK moved to authorize Chairman to sort and segregate policies in advance of Collins Center meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize Chairman to sort and segregate policies in advance of Collins Center meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Support required action for time and attendance payroll system
DK moved to support required action for time and attendance payroll system. WM seconded. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“DK moved to support required action for time and attendance payroll system. WM seconded. Unanimous..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.1.3 Set date for work session with the Collins Center
Authorize Town Administrator to seek the DOER grant for Green Communities report assistance
DK moved to authorize Town Administrator to seek the DOER grant for Green Communities report assistance. WM seconded. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize Town Administrator to seek the DOER grant for Green Communities report assistance. WM seconded. Unanimous..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.4 Board Correspondence, None
Approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes
WM moved to approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes. DK abstain. Unanimous vote
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes. DK abstain. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Miller)
Approve the August 6, 2019 meeting minutes
DK moved to approve the August 6, 2019 meeting minutes. WM seconded. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the August 6, 2019 meeting minutes. WM seconded. Unanimous..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
DK moved to sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A s. 21 (a) (3), to discuss with respect to collective bargaining or litigation position and the chair so declares, RE: All Unions and to adjourn...
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 position and the chair so declares, RE: All Unions and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. Roll Call vote: SL (YES) DK (YES) and WM (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 position and the chair so declares, RE: All Unions and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. Roll Call vote: SL (YES) DK (YES) and WM (YES).” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A s. 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A s. 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of 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. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), and DK (YES)
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A s. 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of 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. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), and DK (YES).” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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