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September 17, 2019
15 recorded votes, 1 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
Appoint Felicia Lord as a Senior Counselor for the Recreation Commission contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam
DK moved to appoint Felicia Lord as a Senior Counselor for the Recreation Commission contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam. SL amended to add probationary period as applicable. DK amended probationary period as applicable. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Felicia Lord as a Senior Counselor for the Recreation Commission contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam. SL amended to add probationary period as applicable. DK amended probationary period as applicable. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.3 Appoint Elise Johnson as the Youth Services/Young Adult Librarian effective September
Appoint Elise Johnson as the Youth Services/Y oung Adult Librarian effective September 17, 2019
DK moved to appoint Elise Johnson as the Youth Services/Y oung Adult Librarian effective September 17, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Elise Johnson as the Youth Services/Y oung Adult Librarian effective September 17, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Authorize the Chair to sign a budget amendment for the CDBG grant as requested by the Grant Administrator, Communities Opportunities Group
DK moved to authorize the Chair to sign a budget amendment for the CDBG grant as requested by the Grant Administrator, Communities Opportunities Group. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Chair to sign a budget amendment for the CDBG grant as requested by the Grant Administrator, Communities Opportunities Group. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.3 Review/Discuss second reading of policy #06-2019 Weapons in Public Buildings
Approve the second reading of the policy 06-2019 Weapons in Public Buildings
DK moved to approve the second reading of the policy 06-2019 Weapons in Public Buildings. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the second reading of the policy 06-2019 Weapons in Public Buildings. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.4 Review/Discuss second reading of policy #07-2019 Animals in Public Buildings
Approve the second reading of policy #07-2019 Animals in Public Buildings
DK moved to approve the second reading of policy #07-2019 Animals in Public Buildings. WM seconded. SL heard from some employees, relaying at times there's special events where animals are involved, additionally there's therapy animals to consider. SL would like to amend "except for specific department sponsors programs". DK voiced concern about the rabies clinic as well. The Board agreed with the amendments that SL suggested. SL asked for a vote with the amendment. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the second reading of policy #07-2019 Animals in Public Buildings. WM seconded. SL heard from some employees, relaying at times there's special events where animals are involved, additionally there's therapy animals to consider. SL would like to amend "except for specific department sponsors programs". DK voiced concern about the rabies clinic as well. The Board agreed with the amendments that SL suggested. SL asked for a vote with the amendment. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the change order for Amendment #1 for the Main Street Pump Station Access Bridge replacement as requested by Board of Water Commissioners
DK moved to approve the change order for Amendment #1 for the Main Street Pump Station Access Bridge replacement as requested by Board of Water Commissioners. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the change order for Amendment #1 for the Main Street Pump Station Access Bridge replacement as requested by Board of Water Commissioners. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Advise Adam to amend the contract with 1 million and 1 million and to sign out of the meeting
WM moved to advise Adam to amend the contract with 1 million and 1 million and to sign out of the meeting. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to advise Adam to amend the contract with 1 million and 1 million and to sign out of the meeting. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Klein)
3.7 Town-of Fownsend, RE-Interim Superintendent Coverage (previous vote to sign outside ofa meeting)
Approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the Fire-EMS Chief, Mark Boynton
DK Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 2 moved to approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the Fire-EMS Chief, Mark Boynton. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“DK Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 2 moved to approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the Fire-EMS Chief, Mark Boynton. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
3.9 Review/Sign a proclamation for Nashoba Valley Technical School District, RE:
Sign the proclamation for Nashoba Valley Technical School District regarding their 50" Anniversary
DK moved to sign the proclamation for Nashoba Valley Technical School District regarding their 50" Anniversary. WM attached. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign the proclamation for Nashoba Valley Technical School District regarding their 50" Anniversary. WM attached. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
Approve the meeting minutes for August 16, 2019
DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for August 16, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for August 16, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.5 DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for August
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s2 1(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respects to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s2 1(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respects 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. 1985CV01115 and to adjourn in executive session. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES)
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s2 1(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respects 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. 1985CV01115 and to adjourn in executive session. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES).” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s2 I(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respects to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s2 I(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respects 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, Townsend Water Department v Town of Townsend, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 1781CV02286 and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES)
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s2 I(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respects 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, Townsend Water Department v Town of Townsend, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 1781CV02286 and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES).” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A s21(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respects to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A s21(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respects to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 3 on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town, and the Chair of the Board so declares. RE: Clerical Union and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES)
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. ¢. 30A s21(a)(3), executive session to discuss strategy with respects to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 3 on the bargaining or litigating position of the Town, and the Chair of the Board so declares. RE: Clerical Union and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES).” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s21(a)(2), executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s21(a)(2), executive session 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. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES) OTHER PENDING BUSINESS ITEMS: 1.
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A s21(a)(2), executive session 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. WM seconded. The Chair so declared. Roll Call WM (YES) SL (YES) DK (YES) OTHER PENDING BUSINESS ITEMS: 1..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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