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November 25, 2019
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Sue Lisio, who is counted absent.
Present: Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: Sue Lisio
Every vote, in order
1.4.1 Reorganize the
Not fill the position until April and to nominate Wayne Miller as the Chairman
Board DL moved to not fill the position until April and to nominate Wayne Miller as the Chairman. WM < seconded and accepted the nomination. Unanimous vote.
The minutes write the mover as “DL”; only Wayne Miller (who seconded) and Don Klein were at the meeting, so the mover is shown as Don Klein.
From the minutes
“Board DL moved to not fill the position until April and to nominate Wayne Miller as the Chairman. WM < seconded and accepted the nomination. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
Make Don Klein as Vice-Chairman
WM moved to make Don Klein as Vice-Chairman. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to make Don Klein as Vice-Chairman. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Klein)
Appoint Matthew Evans as a Recreation Commissioner effective November 25, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election
DK moved to appoint Matthew Evans as a Recreation Commissioner effective November 25, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Matthew Evans as a Recreation Commissioner effective November 25, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.1.1 DK moved to appoint Matthew Evans as a Recreation Commissioner effective November
Appoint Rachel Palmer as a Recreation Commissioner effective November 25, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election
DK moved to appoint Rachel Palmer as a Recreation Commissioner effective November 25, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Rachel Palmer as a Recreation Commissioner effective November 25, 2019 until the next Annual Town Election. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.1.2 DK moved to appoint Rachel Palmer as a Recreation Commissioner effective November
Appoint Haley Quinn to the position of Part-Time Library Tech contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period
DK moved to appoint Haley Quinn to the position of Part-Time Library Tech contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Haley Quinn to the position of Part-Time Library Tech contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Lynn Pinkerton as the Finance Committee Representative to the Audit Committee
DK moved to appoint Lynn Pinkerton as the Finance Committee Representative to the Audit Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Lynn Pinkerton as the Finance Committee Representative to the Audit Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint the following to TEMA (Townsend Emergency Management Agency for a term effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022: Amy Leonardo Tom Whittier Mary LeTourneau Gary Busler Selectmen's...
DK moved to appoint the following to TEMA (Townsend Emergency Management Agency for a term effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022: Amy Leonardo Tom Whittier Mary LeTourneau Gary Busler Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2019 1 Thomas Moore Edward Snapp Joy Niemiera Michelle Dold Paul Upham Donna Fenton Carla Walter Sandra Massalski WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint the following to TEMA (Townsend Emergency Management Agency for a term effective November 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022: Amy Leonardo Tom Whittier Mary LeTourneau Gary Busler Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2019 1 Thomas Moore Edward Snapp Joy Niemiera Michelle Dold Paul Upham Donna Fenton Carla Walter Sandra Massalski WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.3 DK moved to appoint the following to TEMA (Townsend Emergency Management Agency for a term effective November
Represent the Selectmen
DK amended the motion to represent the Selectmen. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK amended the motion to represent the Selectmen. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Sign out of session the Engineering Services Water System Master Plan contract with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $50,000.00
DK moved to sign out of session the Engineering Services Water System Master Plan contract with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $50,000.00. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign out of session the Engineering Services Water System Master Plan contract with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $50,000.00. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network as submitted by the Water Department
DK moved to approve the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network as submitted by the Water Department. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the Massachusetts Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network as submitted by the Water Department. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.3 Discuss/Vote to close all nonessential offices to the public on November
Vote to close all nonessential offices to the public on November 28" & 29", 2019
DK moved to vote to close all nonessential offices to the public on November 28" & 29", 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to vote to close all nonessential offices to the public on November 28" & 29", 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
We have the Town Administrator draft a response to be sent to Counsel and the parties involved
DK moved we have the Town Administrator draft a response to be sent to Counsel and the parties involved. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved we have the Town Administrator draft a response to be sent to Counsel and the parties involved. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Designate DK to sign the bills payable and payroll warrants when the Chair is not available to sign
DK moved to designate DK to sign the bills payable and payroll warrants when the Chair is not available to sign. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to designate DK to sign the bills payable and payroll warrants when the Chair is not available to sign. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for liquor licenses contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment
DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for liquor licenses contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for liquor licenses contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.7 DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all
Approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for CLASS I, Il, Ill licenses contingent upon the receipt of required documentation and payment
DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for CLASS I, Il, Ill licenses contingent upon the receipt of required documentation and payment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for CLASS I, Il, Ill licenses contingent upon the receipt of required documentation and payment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.8 DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all
Approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of the required documentation and payment
DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of the required documentation and payment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2020 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of the required documentation and payment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.9 DK moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all
Approve and sign outside of a session all 2020 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
DK moved to approve and sign outside of a session all 2020 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. WM_ seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign outside of a session all 2020 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. WM_ seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
Allow the Town Administrator to buy back 10 vacation days
DK moved to allow the Town Administrator to buy back 10 vacation days. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to allow the Town Administrator to buy back 10 vacation days. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the meeting minutes for September 3, 2019, September 17" and October 1, 2019
DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for September 3, 2019, September 17" and October 1, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for September 3, 2019, September 17" and October 1, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
DK moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to review and sign the 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 strategy with respect to collective bargaining and the chair so declares, RE: All Unions and then to return to open session
DK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A s. 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and the chair so declares, RE: All Unions and then to return to open session. WM seconded. Roll call vote: DK (YES) WM (YES) The Board returned to open session.
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A s. 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and the chair so declares, RE: All Unions and then to return to open session. WM seconded. Roll call vote: DK (YES) WM (YES) The Board returned to open session..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Execute the agreement with the International Association of Firefighters that will run from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020
DK moved to execute the agreement with the International Association of Firefighters that will run from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to execute the agreement with the International Association of Firefighters that will run from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn at 6:55P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn at 6:55P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
From the Townsend Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Townsend Candidates Night video — Valerie Goodrich and Sarah Logan (April 2025); Just Townies — Laura Shifrin (October 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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