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February 11, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the appointment of Aaron Korn as a Library Trustee effective February 11, 2020 until the next election
DK moved to approve the appointment of Aaron Korn as a Library Trustee effective February 11, 2020 until the next election. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the appointment of Aaron Korn as a Library Trustee effective February 11, 2020 until the next election. 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 or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
DK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares. RE: Kelly Merrill, et al. v. Town of Townsend, et al and Robert Eaton v. Town of Townsend, et al. and will return into open session. WM seconded. Roll Call: WM (YES) DK (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 or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares. RE: Kelly Merrill, et al. v. Town of Townsend, et al and Robert Eaton v. Town of Townsend, et al. and will return into open session. WM seconded. Roll Call: WM (YES) DK (YES) The Board returned to open session..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MVP Planning Grant Contracts
DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MVP Planning Grant Contracts. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the MVP Planning Grant Contracts. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Accept on behalf of the Townsend Fire-EMS Department a grant in the amount of $3,965.00 for student awareness of fire education and $2,348.00 for senior education from the State Fire Marshall's office
DK moved to accept on behalf of the Townsend Fire-EMS Department a grant in the amount of $3,965.00 for student awareness of fire education and $2,348.00 for senior education from the State Fire Marshall's office. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept on behalf of the Townsend Fire-EMS Department a grant in the amount of $3,965.00 for student awareness of fire education and $2,348.00 for senior education from the State Fire Marshall's office. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign the contract with Summit Engineering and Survey, Inc., in the amount of $23,450.00 for the design of the sidewalks in the town common
DK moved to approve and sign the contract with Summit Engineering and Survey, Inc., in the amount of $23,450.00 for the design of the sidewalks in the town common. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the contract with Summit Engineering and Survey, Inc., in the amount of $23,450.00 for the design of the sidewalks in the town common. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.5 Review/Sign the warrant for the Presidential Primary to be held on March
Approve and sign the warrant for the Presidential Primary to be held on March 3, 2020
DK moved to approve and sign the warrant for the Presidential Primary to be held on March 3, 2020. MW seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the warrant for the Presidential Primary to be held on March 3, 2020. MW seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the job description for the Water Superintendent
DK moved to approve the job description for the Water Superintendent. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the job description for the Water Superintendent. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
5.2.1 Meeting schedule
Approve the meeting minutes for December 17, 2019, January 6, 2020 and January 14, 2020
DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for December 17, 2019, January 6, 2020 and January 14, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for December 17, 2019, January 6, 2020 and January 14, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
5.3 DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for December
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants
DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter in 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 in 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: Former Police Chief. WM seconded. Roll call vote: DK (YES) and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter in 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: Former Police Chief. WM seconded. Roll call vote: DK (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares. RE: All Unions. WM seconded. Roll call vote: DK (YES) and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“DK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares. RE: All Unions. WM seconded. Roll call vote: DK (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the payment agreement as stated by Mr. Kreidler
DK move to approve the payment agreement as stated by Mr. Kreidler. WM _ seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK move to approve the payment agreement as stated by Mr. Kreidler. WM _ seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
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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