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October 15, 2019
15 recorded votes, 0 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
Enter pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(4), an executive session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto
DK moved to enter pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(4), an executive session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. WM seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), WM (YES) and DK (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(4), an executive session to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. WM seconded. Roll call vote SL (YES), WM (YES) and DK (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter 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...
DK moved to enter 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 and to reconvene in open session. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) WM (YES) and DK (YES) Ill.
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter 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 and to reconvene in open session. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) WM (YES) and DK (YES) Ill..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Julie Crouse as a fractional Counselor for Recreation effective October 17, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam
DK moved to appoint Julie Crouse as a fractional Counselor for Recreation effective October 17, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam. DK amended "required probationary period". WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Julie Crouse as a fractional Counselor for Recreation effective October 17, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam. DK amended "required probationary period". WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Caleb Williams as a fractional Counselor for Recreation effective October 17, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with required probationary period
DK moved to appoint Caleb Williams as a fractional Counselor for Recreation effective October 17, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with required probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Caleb Williams as a fractional Counselor for Recreation effective October 17, 2019 contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with required probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint John C. Frances as a part time Library Tech contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with required probationary period
DK moved to appoint John C. Frances as a part time Library Tech contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with required probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint John C. Frances as a part time Library Tech contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with required probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.1 Review/discuss/approve a road opening permit for Unitil on Emery Road as approved by the Highway Superintendent
Approve and sign a road opening permit for Unitil on Emery Road as approved by the Highway Superintendent
DK moved to approve and sign a road opening permit for Unitil on Emery Road as approved by the Highway Superintendent. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign a road opening permit for Unitil on Emery Road as approved by the Highway Superintendent. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.2 Review/discuss/comment on a mandatory referral, RE: Special permit at
Thank the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral and we have no comment
DK moved to thank the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral and we have no comment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to thank the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for the referral and we have no comment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.3 Review/discuss/comment on a mandatory referral, RE: Special permit for an in-law apartment at
Thank the Planning Board for the referral and we have no comment
DK moved to thank the Planning Board for the referral and we have no comment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote
From the minutes
“DK moved to thank the Planning Board for the referral and we have no comment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Sign the proclamation for the William E. May endowment award
DK moved to sign the proclamation for the William E. May endowment award. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign the proclamation for the William E. May endowment award. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.6 Review/discuss policy for contract procedures
Accept the policy as the first reading
DK moved to accept the policy as the first reading. WM seconded. SL asked if Town Counsel had reviewed. Mr. Kreidler informed the Board that Town Counsel did review. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept the policy as the first reading. WM seconded. SL asked if Town Counsel had reviewed. Mr. Kreidler informed the Board that Town Counsel did review. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Declare surplus a residential freezer as requested by the Council on Aging with an estimated value of $200.00
DK moved to declare surplus a residential freezer as requested by the Council on Aging with an estimated value of $200.00. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to declare surplus a residential freezer as requested by the Council on Aging with an estimated value of $200.00. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
5.1.1 Update, RE: street light project Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for October
Approve from the state bid list from vendor #917 in the amount of $14,845.00 the contract for phase 2 of the cable access project
DK moved to approve from the state bid list from vendor #917 in the amount of $14,845.00 the contract for phase 2 of the cable access project. WM seconded. Mr. Kreidler reviewed the components of the contract with the Board. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve from the state bid list from vendor #917 in the amount of $14,845.00 the contract for phase 2 of the cable access project. WM seconded. Mr. Kreidler reviewed the components of the contract with the Board. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the meeting minutes for August 20, 2019
WM move to approve the meeting minutes for August 20, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM move to approve the meeting minutes for August 20, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.5 WM move to approve the meeting minutes for August
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants outside of session
DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants outside of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants outside of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter 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...
DK moved to enter 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: all union eroups and to adjourn from executive session. WM_ seconded. Additional discussing regarding the different exemptions for executive session ensued. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), and DK (YES) : : OTHER PENDING BUSINESS ITEMS: 1.
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter 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: all union eroups and to adjourn from executive session. WM_ seconded. Additional discussing regarding the different exemptions for executive session ensued. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES), and DK (YES) : : OTHER PENDING BUSINESS ITEMS: 1..” (Motion: Klein)
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