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October 20, 2020
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Veronica Kell, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Darlene Sodano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five- year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2025
VK moved, WM second Appoint Darlene Sodano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five- year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2025. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Appoint Darlene Sodano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five- year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2025. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Craig Stevens as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of ; Appeals for a one-year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021
VK moved, WM second Appoint Craig Stevens as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of ; Appeals for a one-year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Appoint Craig Stevens as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of ; Appeals for a one-year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint David Funaiole as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021
VK moved, WM second Appoint David Funaiole as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Roll call votee VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Appoint David Funaiole as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term effective October 20, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Roll call votee VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
3.4 Discussion, RE: Appointments for the Town Properties Committee
Appoint *Julie Byars at large member
VK moved, WM second appoint *Julie Byars at large member. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second appoint *Julie Byars at large member. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Susan Shuford as an Associate Registrar effective October 20, 2020 to March 31, 2021
VK moved, WM second Appoint Susan Shuford as an Associate Registrar effective October 20, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Appoint Susan Shuford as an Associate Registrar effective October 20, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review/Approve/Sign license to authorize the Townsend Lion's Club to sell Christmas Trees at the rear of the Townsend Common from November 27, 2020 to December 24, 2020
VK moved, WM second Review/Approve/Sign license to authorize the Townsend Lion's Club to sell Christmas Trees at the rear of the Townsend Common from November 27, 2020 to December 24, 2020. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Review/Approve/Sign license to authorize the Townsend Lion's Club to sell Christmas Trees at the rear of the Townsend Common from November 27, 2020 to December 24, 2020. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit for a new gas service, RE: 136 Main Street
VK moved, WM second Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit for a new gas service, RE: 136 Main Street Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit for a new gas service, RE: 136 Main Street Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
4.2 VK moved, WM second Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit for a new gas service, RE:
Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit to install a test station, RE: Emery Road and S. Row Road
VK moved, WM second Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit to install a test station, RE: Emery Road and S. Row Road. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit to install a test station, RE: Emery Road and S. Row Road. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
4.7 Discussion, RE: DCR notice of potential land purchase- JK updated the Board that the parcel was not in Chapter
Sending notice to DCR re: town's agreement to waive the 120 day timeline for DCR to purchase and read the 120 day waiver statement into the record
VK moved, WM seconded sending notice to DCR re: town's agreement to waive the 120 day timeline for DCR to purchase and read the 120 day waiver statement into the record. JK authorized to reply to DCR per this vote. (see attached DCR request document) Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM seconded sending notice to DCR re: town's agreement to waive the 120 day timeline for DCR to purchase and read the 120 day waiver statement into the record. JK authorized to reply to DCR per this vote. (see attached DCR request document) Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Submitting the following as ranked project priorities: 1. previously submitted Shared Streets and Spaces Grant with the addition of crosswalks and signage at Rt. 13, 2
VK moved, WM seconded submitting the following as ranked project priorities: 1. previously submitted Shared Streets and Spaces Grant with the addition of crosswalks and signage at Rt. 13, 2. Master Plan update and 3. sidewalks. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM seconded submitting the following as ranked project priorities: 1. previously submitted Shared Streets and Spaces Grant with the addition of crosswalks and signage at Rt. 13, 2. Master Plan update and 3. sidewalks. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Authorize VK to work with Energy Committee to finalize the energy master plan development subcommittee and work group
WK moved, WM seconded authorize VK to work with Energy Committee to finalize the energy master plan development subcommittee and work group. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“WK moved, WM seconded authorize VK to work with Energy Committee to finalize the energy master plan development subcommittee and work group. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.” (second: Miller)
4.10 Discussion, RE: Organization of the Board-
Move VK to Vice Chair
WM moved, VK seconded Move VK to Vice Chair. VK offered to take chair if WM wanted to relinquish. WM happy to continue. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“WM moved, VK seconded Move VK to Vice Chair. VK offered to take chair if WM wanted to relinquish. WM happy to continue. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Miller, second: Kell)
We hold a special election to fill the vacant Selectmen seat between January 19 and January 26, 2021 dates inclusive
VK moved, WM seconded we hold a special election to fill the vacant Selectmen seat between January 19 and January 26, 2021 dates inclusive. Roll call vote: VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM seconded we hold a special election to fill the vacant Selectmen seat between January 19 and January 26, 2021 dates inclusive. Roll call vote: VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
VK moved, WM second Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Adjourn
VK moved, WM second to adjourn at 8:07 pm. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes.
From the minutes
“VK moved, WM second to adjourn at 8:07 pm. Roll call vote- VK yes, WM yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
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