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December 17, 2019
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Robert Beauchamp as the Interim Facilities Department Coordinator pending the outcome of the comp and class plans effective December 18, 2019
DK amended the motion that we appoint Robert Beauchamp as the Interim Facilities Department Coordinator pending the outcome of the comp and class plans effective December 18, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK amended the motion that we appoint Robert Beauchamp as the Interim Facilities Department Coordinator pending the outcome of the comp and class plans effective December 18, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Christopher Tucker to the position of Probationary Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective January 6, 2020 contingent upon a background check and medical exam with a...
DK moved to appoint Christopher Tucker to the position of Probationary Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective January 6, 2020 contingent upon a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Christopher Tucker to the position of Probationary Police Officer for the Townsend Police Department effective January 6, 2020 contingent upon a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.2 Vote to authorize the
Authorize the 2% appropriated for all non-union employees for FY20
DK moved to authorize the 2% appropriated for all non-union employees for FY20. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the 2% appropriated for all non-union employees for FY20. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
3.3 Review/Sign a proclamation declaring January
Sign the proclamation
DK moved to sign the proclamation. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign the proclamation. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Accept a grant for the disposal of unwanted medications from the MED- project for the Townsend Police Department
DK moved to accept a grant for the disposal of unwanted medications from the MED- project for the Townsend Police Department. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept a grant for the disposal of unwanted medications from the MED- project for the Townsend Police Department. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 15, 2019 and November 5, 2019
DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 15, 2019 and November 5, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 15, 2019 and November 5, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:36P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:36P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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