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October 6, 2020
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
(the minutes do not state the motion)
VK moved WM second. Roll Call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved WM second. Roll Call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint the following to the Affordable Housing Trust- Two Year Term- Gary Shepherd, Joan Savoy and Michael Virostko One Year- Joseph Shank and Wayne Miller
VK moved WM second to appoint the following to the Affordable Housing Trust- Two Year Term- Gary Shepherd, Joan Savoy and Michael Virostko One Year- Joseph Shank and Wayne Miller Roll call vote- WK yes, WM yes.
The roll call reads “WK yes, WM yes”; only Veronica Kell (VK) and Wayne Miller were at the meeting, so “WK” is shown as Veronica Kell.
From the minutes
“VK moved WM second to appoint the following to the Affordable Housing Trust- Two Year Term- Gary Shepherd, Joan Savoy and Michael Virostko One Year- Joseph Shank and Wayne Miller Roll call vote- WK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Support the Housing Authority doing a feasibility study under C.43D
VK moved WM second to support the Housing Authority doing a feasibility study under C.43D. Roll call vote) VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved WM second to support the Housing Authority doing a feasibility study under C.43D. Roll call vote) VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Reappointment of Renee Fossey and Cheryl Simoneau to the Abram French Fund for a term beginning 10-6-20 to 6-30-23
VK moved WM second reappointment of Renee Fossey and Cheryl Simoneau to the Abram French Fund for a term beginning 10-6-20 to 6-30-23. Roll Call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved WM second reappointment of Renee Fossey and Cheryl Simoneau to the Abram French Fund for a term beginning 10-6-20 to 6-30-23. Roll Call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint the Town Administrator as the Municipal Approving Authority for the purpose of assuring compliance with COVID regulations for Recreation Department programming
VK moved, WM second to appoint the Town Administrator as the Municipal Approving Authority for the purpose of assuring compliance with COVID regulations for Recreation Department programming. Discussion from Emy Hoff, Recreation Director. EH described Remote Learning Enrichment Program. The municipal approving authority required to make certain that all the paperwork is in order. VK wanted information as this was her first-time hearing about the plan. WM said that he was previously aware of the program being worked on by EH. VK was interested in the specifics of the program which had not previously been discussed. VK asked questions and EH provided timeline and program details. VK asked JK if he was onboard with the requirements of being named the Approving Authority. JK said yes. VK asked if there was Board of Health involvement. EH described where the Board of Health had previously approved the plan. : Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second to appoint the Town Administrator as the Municipal Approving Authority for the purpose of assuring compliance with COVID regulations for Recreation Department programming. Discussion from Emy Hoff, Recreation Director. EH described Remote Learning Enrichment Program. The municipal approving authority required to make certain that all the paperwork is in order. VK wanted information as this was her first-time hearing about the plan. WM said that he was previously aware of the program being worked on by EH. VK was interested in the specifics of the program which had not previously been discussed. VK asked questions and EH provided timeline and program details. VK asked JK if he was onboard with the requirements of being named the Approving Authority. JK said yes. VK asked if there was Board of Health involvement. EH described where the Board of Health had previously approved the plan. : Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Vote to allow town payroll and bills payable warrants to be approved with one Board of Selectmen member signature while the Board is down to only two members
VK moved WM second to vote to allow town payroll and bills payable warrants to be approved with one Board of Selectmen member signature while the Board is down to only two members. Roll call- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved WM second to vote to allow town payroll and bills payable warrants to be approved with one Board of Selectmen member signature while the Board is down to only two members. Roll call- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
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Approval of road opening for gas service on Beech Street
VK moved WM seconded approval of road opening for gas service on Beech Street. Roll call vote: VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved WM seconded approval of road opening for gas service on Beech Street. Roll call vote: VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign out of session bills payable and payroll
VK moved, WM seconded review and sign out of session bills payable and payroll. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM seconded review and sign out of session bills payable and payroll. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Go into 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...
VK moved, WM seconded go into 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: Fire Chief; and 6.2 into 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: Fire, Clerical, Supervisor and Police Unions, and that we will return to open session. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM seconded go into 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: Fire Chief; and 6.2 into 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: Fire, Clerical, Supervisor and Police Unions, and that we will return to open session. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Ratify and execute the contract between the town and the fire chief out of session
VK moved, WM seconded to ratify and execute the contract between the town and the fire chief out of session. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM seconded to ratify and execute the contract between the town and the fire chief out of session. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
VK Moved, WM seconded to adjourn at 8:19 pm. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“VK Moved, WM seconded to adjourn at 8:19 pm. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (second: Miller)
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