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January 19, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Wayne Miller, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Alice Struthers to the Historic District Commission as an alternate member effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023
VK moved to appoint Alice Struthers to the Historic District Commission as an alternate member effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Alice Struthers to the Historic District Commission as an alternate member effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Reappoint Alisa Struthers to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023
VK moved to reappoint Alisa Struthers to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to reappoint Alisa Struthers to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Reappoint Kenneth Diranian to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023
VK moved to reappoint Kenneth Diranian to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to reappoint Kenneth Diranian to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Reappoint Clare Kauppi to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023
VK moved to reappoint Clare Kauppi to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to reappoint Clare Kauppi to the Historic District Commission for a term effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Steve Sheldon as the Finance Committee Representative to the Town Properties Committee effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2021
VK moved to appoint Steve Sheldon as the Finance Committee Representative to the Town Properties Committee effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Steve Sheldon as the Finance Committee Representative to the Town Properties Committee effective January 19, 2021 to June 30, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Declare Surplus a digital camera, Kodak easy share 2700 with no value
VK moved to declare Surplus a digital camera, Kodak easy share 2700 with no value. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to declare Surplus a digital camera, Kodak easy share 2700 with no value. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Declare Surplus furniture from the Library - value to be determined by the Chief Procurement Office and the Department Head
VK moved to declare Surplus furniture from the Library - value to be determined by the Chief Procurement Office and the Department Head. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to declare Surplus furniture from the Library - value to be determined by the Chief Procurement Office and the Department Head. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Declare Surplus 5-6 cord of hardwood and 8-10 cord of pine (various lengths) with value to be determined
VK moved to declare Surplus 5-6 cord of hardwood and 8-10 cord of pine (various lengths) with value to be determined. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to declare Surplus 5-6 cord of hardwood and 8-10 cord of pine (various lengths) with value to be determined. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
We take this contract up in our February 2™ meeting
VK moved that we take this contract up in our February 2™ meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that we take this contract up in our February 2™ meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
As stated above
VK moved as stated above. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved as stated above. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
We sign a certificate of appreciation out of session
VK moved that we sign a certificate of appreciation out of session. WM seconded. The Board thanked Mr. Elliot for his years of service. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that we sign a certificate of appreciation out of session. WM seconded. The Board thanked Mr. Elliot for his years of service. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
We post for members of the Open Space & Recreation Committee as noted in the packet
VK moved that we post for members of the Open Space & Recreation Committee as noted in the packet. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote
From the minutes
“VK moved that we post for members of the Open Space & Recreation Committee as noted in the packet. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote.” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
We sign the contract with Pro EMS Solutions, Inc. to provide the testing services as defined in the contract and to sign out of session
VK moved that we sign the contract with Pro EMS Solutions, Inc. to provide the testing services as defined in the contract and to sign out of session. WM seconded. VK asked Chief Boynton if the program could be extended to any of the employees. Chief Boynton relayed he would not be able to expand passed first responders with HIPAA regulations. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that we sign the contract with Pro EMS Solutions, Inc. to provide the testing services as defined in the contract and to sign out of session. WM seconded. VK asked Chief Boynton if the program could be extended to any of the employees. Chief Boynton relayed he would not be able to expand passed first responders with HIPAA regulations. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Vacant positions that were funded but have not been filled and I won't go across the Board on this be zero-out you know positions that I guess I would prefer to keep the people that we have...
VK moved that vacant positions that were funded but have not been filled and I won't go across the Board on this be zero-out you know positions that I guess I would prefer to keep the people that we have employed all the people and people that there were positions that were funded that are vacant right now so I would like to see an adjustment based on that there are positions that we zeroed last year specifically the Land Use Coordinator and the Grant Writer I would like to see that position reworked so that it is a single position a Land Use Coordinator together with a Grant Writer and that is does get funded at whatever is reasonable so that's what I'd like to see. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that vacant positions that were funded but have not been filled and I won't go across the Board on this be zero-out you know positions that I guess I would prefer to keep the people that we have employed all the people and people that there were positions that were funded that are vacant right now so I would like to see an adjustment based on that there are positions that we zeroed last year specifically the Land Use Coordinator and the Grant Writer I would like to see that position reworked so that it is a single position a Land Use Coordinator together with a Grant Writer and that is does get funded at whatever is reasonable so that's what I'd like to see. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Go back to having two signatures on the warrant
VK moved to go back to having two signatures on the warrant. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to go back to having two signatures on the warrant. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
VK moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(aX(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for...
VK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(aX(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2021 6 detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares re: All Unions. WM declared. VK amended that Board will not be returning into open session. Roll call vote: WM (YES) and VK (YES)
From the minutes
“VK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(aX(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2021 6 detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares re: All Unions. WM declared. VK amended that Board will not be returning into open session. Roll call vote: WM (YES) and VK (YES).” (Motion: Kell)
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