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September 1, 2020
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Wayne Miller, Don Klein, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Lauri Shifrin as the Town Properties Committee member for the Planning Board for a term effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
VK moved to appoint Lauri Shifrin as the Town Properties Committee member for the Planning Board for a term effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. DK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Lauri Shifrin as the Town Properties Committee member for the Planning Board for a term effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. DK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Appoint Vicki Tidman as the Board of Assessors member to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
VK moved to appoint Vicki Tidman as the Board of Assessors member to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Vicki Tidman as the Board of Assessors member to the Town Properties Committee for a term effective September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Appoint Marcy Furlong as the Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief contingent upon the passing of medical exam and background check with a one-year probationary period
VK moved to appoint Marcy Furlong as the Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief contingent upon the passing of medical exam and background check with a one-year probationary period. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Marcy Furlong as the Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief contingent upon the passing of medical exam and background check with a one-year probationary period. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Appoint Nikolas Vogel as the Recycling Center Attendant contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period
VK move to appoint Nikolas Vogel as the Recycling Center Attendant contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. DK seconded. WM noted the Board of Health unanimously voted to hire Nick. VK noted this is not a reappointment and Mr Kreidler verified. VK informed WM & DK she did talk to the Board of Health regarding the interview process as only one person was interviewed. Carla Walter was asked to provide an overview of the hiring process. Mr Kreidler read a written statement provided by Carla Walter on the hiring process (attached). Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK move to appoint Nikolas Vogel as the Recycling Center Attendant contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. DK seconded. WM noted the Board of Health unanimously voted to hire Nick. VK noted this is not a reappointment and Mr Kreidler verified. VK informed WM & DK she did talk to the Board of Health regarding the interview process as only one person was interviewed. Carla Walter was asked to provide an overview of the hiring process. Mr Kreidler read a written statement provided by Carla Walter on the hiring process (attached). Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
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Appoint Dalton Wagman to the vacant position from September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
VK moved to appoint Dalton Wagman to the vacant position from September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. DK seconded. Section 7-9 (f) of the town charter was reviewed and the outline as to how to fill vacancies was stated. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Dalton Wagman to the vacant position from September 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. DK seconded. Section 7-9 (f) of the town charter was reviewed and the outline as to how to fill vacancies was stated. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Accept and approve the Townsend Community Access and Media operating agreement with changes as agreed during our discussion
VK moved to accept and approve the Townsend Community Access and Media operating agreement with changes as agreed during our discussion. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to accept and approve the Townsend Community Access and Media operating agreement with changes as agreed during our discussion. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Accept and approve the operating agreement with the changes accepted in Section 6.10 of the agreement
VK amended the motion to VK moved to accept and approve the operating agreement with the changes accepted in Section 6.10 of the agreement. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK amended the motion to VK moved to accept and approve the operating agreement with the changes accepted in Section 6.10 of the agreement. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Approve the credit card policy as written
VK amended the motion to approve the credit card policy as written. DK second. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK amended the motion to approve the credit card policy as written. DK second. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
4.4 Retirement declaration for Pete the Barber for the month of September
Make a retirement declaration or proclamation for "Pete the Barber" on his retirement and make September Pete the Barber month and to post the proclamation on the town website
VK moved to make a retirement declaration or proclamation for "Pete the Barber" on his retirement and make September Pete the Barber month and to post the proclamation on the town website. DK seconded. WM read the proclamation into the record (please see attached). Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to make a retirement declaration or proclamation for "Pete the Barber" on his retirement and make September Pete the Barber month and to post the proclamation on the town website. DK seconded. WM read the proclamation into the record (please see attached). Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Accept $29,000 grant for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program as submitted by the Police Chief
VK moved to accept $29,000 grant for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program as submitted by the Police Chief. Police Chief, Jay Sartell explained what the grant money would be used for. WM says it will streamline fingerprinting so there are fewer touchpoints. There is also scheduling softward included. There are yearly fees from here on out, but not significant. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to accept $29,000 grant for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program as submitted by the Police Chief. Police Chief, Jay Sartell explained what the grant money would be used for. WM says it will streamline fingerprinting so there are fewer touchpoints. There is also scheduling softward included. There are yearly fees from here on out, but not significant. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
4.6 Declare surplus compost with a value to be determined as submitted by the Board of Health
Declare surplus compost with a value to be determined by the Board of Health
VK moved to declare surplus compost with a value to be determined by the Board of Health. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to declare surplus compost with a value to be determined by the Board of Health. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Declare surplus a metal book bin with a value to be determined as submitted by the Board of Health
VK moved to declare surplus a metal book bin with a value to be determined as submitted by the Board of Health. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to declare surplus a metal book bin with a value to be determined as submitted by the Board of Health. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
5.5 Review/Approve the meeting minutes for June
Review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session
VK moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
Adjourn
VK moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19P.M. DK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19P.M. DK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Klein)
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