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February 16, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Veronica Kell, Wayne Miller, Joseph Z. Shank
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The town of Townsend adopt the resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan and sign out of session
JS moved that the town of Townsend adopt the resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan and sign out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS moved that the town of Townsend adopt the resolution for the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan and sign out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Accept the UPWP administered by the M.R.P.C. for the Spring of 2021
JS I will make a motion that we accept the UPWP administered by the M.R.P.C. for the Spring of 2021. WM seconded. JS amended to have the Chair sign out of session. WM seconded the amendment. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS I will make a motion that we accept the UPWP administered by the M.R.P.C. for the Spring of 2021. WM seconded. JS amended to have the Chair sign out of session. WM seconded the amendment. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Accept the donation license and sign it and move on out of session
JS make a motion to accept the donation license and sign it and move on out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS make a motion to accept the donation license and sign it and move on out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Execute and sign out of session the site plan review special permit application, WM
JS moved to execute and sign out of session the site plan review special permit application, WM seconded. Unanimous vote
From the minutes
“JS moved to execute and sign out of session the site plan review special permit application, WM seconded. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Go forward with the DLTA grant for the Open Space and Recreation Plan and give the Chair permission to sign out of session
JS moved to go forward with the DLTA grant for the Open Space and Recreation Plan and give the Chair permission to sign out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS moved to go forward with the DLTA grant for the Open Space and Recreation Plan and give the Chair permission to sign out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Move forward with the Share Streets and Spaces grant and apply out of signature
Make a motion that we move forward with the Share Streets and Spaces grant and apply out of signature. WM seconded. WM asked if the abutters do not want this will it change the terms of the grant. VK commented if the town does implement any part of the grant in the application the funds will go back to the State. VK to speak with the Fire Chief regarding Jefts Street. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“make a motion that we move forward with the Share Streets and Spaces grant and apply out of signature. WM seconded. WM asked if the abutters do not want this will it change the terms of the grant. VK commented if the town does implement any part of the grant in the application the funds will go back to the State. VK to speak with the Fire Chief regarding Jefts Street. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Approve the minutes from November 17, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 3, 2020
WM moved to approve the minutes from November 17, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 3, 2020. VK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the minutes from November 17, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 3, 2020. VK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Kell)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
JS moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Adjourn
JS moved to adjourn the meeting to enter into executive session and we will not be returning and we are going to move to go into executive session pursuant to GLc. 30A, s. 21(aX2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2021 6 personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Treasurer Collector. WM seconded. Roll Call VK (YES) JS (YES) and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“JS moved to adjourn the meeting to enter into executive session and we will not be returning and we are going to move to go into executive session pursuant to GLc. 30A, s. 21(aX2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2021 6 personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Treasurer Collector. WM seconded. Roll Call VK (YES) JS (YES) and WM (YES)..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
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