MassVoter.com← Townsend Select BoardTownsend Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 2, 2020
10 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
Postpone the annual town election to a date to be determined by the Town Clerk
DK moved to postpone the annual town election to a date to be determined by the Town Clerk. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to postpone the annual town election to a date to be determined by the Town Clerk. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
We reach out to Town Counsel to determine if we can reduce the hours of our town election and if so we set the date in consultation with the Town Clerk
DK moved we reach out to Town Counsel to determine if we can reduce the hours of our town election and if so we set the date in consultation with the Town Clerk. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved we reach out to Town Counsel to determine if we can reduce the hours of our town election and if so we set the date in consultation with the Town Clerk. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Tentatively move the town meeting date out to June 2, 2020
DK moved to tentatively move the town meeting date out to June 2, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to tentatively move the town meeting date out to June 2, 2020. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint James Sartell as the permanent Police Chief upon completion of successful contract negotiations
DK moved to appoint James Sartell as the permanent Police Chief upon completion of successful contract negotiations. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint James Sartell as the permanent Police Chief upon completion of successful contract negotiations. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.1 Discussion/Vote to extend the due date for real estate and personal property taxes until June
Extend the due date for real estate and personal property taxes until June 30, 2020 and to waive the interest and penalties on excise taxes
DK moved to extend the due date for real estate and personal property taxes until June 30, 2020 and to waive the interest and penalties on excise taxes. WM seconded. DK inquired about cash flow if the Board extended the due dates. Mr. Kreidler explained the town is taking a hit for decreased revenues and the State has authorized short term borrowing if cash flow becomes a problem. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to extend the due date for real estate and personal property taxes until June 30, 2020 and to waive the interest and penalties on excise taxes. WM seconded. DK inquired about cash flow if the Board extended the due dates. Mr. Kreidler explained the town is taking a hit for decreased revenues and the State has authorized short term borrowing if cash flow becomes a problem. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Implement a spending freeze for all non-essential positions and expenses
DK moved to implement a spending freeze for all non-essential positions and expenses. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to implement a spending freeze for all non-essential positions and expenses. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the memorandum of agreement for the Middlesex Regional SafeKeep Program
DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the memorandum of agreement for the Middlesex Regional SafeKeep Program. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the memorandum of agreement for the Middlesex Regional SafeKeep Program. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign for the acceptance and approval of the bylaws for the Townsend Community Access and Media, Inc
DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign for the acceptance and approval of the bylaws for the Townsend Community Access and Media, Inc. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign for the acceptance and approval of the bylaws for the Townsend Community Access and Media, Inc. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign documents on behalf of the town with the approval of the Chair until further notice
DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign documents on behalf of the town with the approval of the Chair until further notice. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign documents on behalf of the town with the approval of the Chair until further notice. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn at 3:35P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn at 3:35P.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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