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March 16, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Wayne Miller, Joseph Z. Shank
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept Wayne Miller's resignation from the Townsend Board of Housing Trust contingent upon appointing an interim member tonight
JS: | make a motion to accept Wayne Miller's resignation from the Townsend Board of Housing Trust contingent upon appointing an interim member tonight. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: | make a motion to accept Wayne Miller's resignation from the Townsend Board of Housing Trust contingent upon appointing an interim member tonight. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Replace Wayne after his resignation tomorrow
JS: I make a motion to replace Wayne after his resignation tomorrow. VK stated she would go on until we have someone else. JS amended the vote: VK to the Townsend Housing Affordable Trust as an interim upon Wayne's resignation until we have another. WM Seconded, Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to replace Wayne after his resignation tomorrow. VK stated she would go on until we have someone else. JS amended the vote: VK to the Townsend Housing Affordable Trust as an interim upon Wayne's resignation until we have another. WM Seconded, Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank)
Appoint Karen Chapman to the Nashoba Valley Vocational Technical High School Committee
JS: I make a motion to appoint Karen Chapman to the Nashoba Valley Vocational Technical High School Committee. MW Seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to appoint Karen Chapman to the Nashoba Valley Vocational Technical High School Committee. MW Seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Shank)
Appoint Veronica Kell to the OSRP Committee
JS: I make a motion to appoint Veronica Kell to the OSRP Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to appoint Veronica Kell to the OSRP Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Appoint Jennifer Eaton to the position of Conservation Administrative Assistant contingent upon a CORI check, medical exam with a one-year probationary period
JS: 1 make a motion to appoint Jennifer Eaton to the position of Conservation Administrative Assistant contingent upon a CORI check, medical exam with a one-year probationary period. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: 1 make a motion to appoint Jennifer Eaton to the position of Conservation Administrative Assistant contingent upon a CORI check, medical exam with a one-year probationary period. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank)
Appoint Heidi Roy-Choquette and Andrew Gordon to the position of per-diem Firefighter Paramedic contingent upon a CORI check, medical exam with i one-year probationary period
JS: I make a motion to appoint Heidi Roy-Choquette and Andrew Gordon to the position of per-diem Firefighter Paramedic contingent upon a CORI check, medical exam with i one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to appoint Heidi Roy-Choquette and Andrew Gordon to the position of per-diem Firefighter Paramedic contingent upon a CORI check, medical exam with i one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Appoint John Barrett as, the Municipal Hearings Officer
JS: I make a motion to appoint John Barrett as, the Municipal Hearings Officer. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to appoint John Barrett as, the Municipal Hearings Officer. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Approve the resurfacing plan for Chapter 90 money for Canal Street, Mason Road, Greenville Road 2.2 miles North of Route 119
JS: I make a motion to approve the resurfacing plan for Chapter 90 money for Canal Street, Mason Road, Greenville Road 2.2 miles North of Route 119. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to approve the resurfacing plan for Chapter 90 money for Canal Street, Mason Road, Greenville Road 2.2 miles North of Route 119. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank)
Reopen the Senior Center effective starting tomorrow, amended to the 1* of April 2021
JS: I make a motion that we reopen the Senior Center effective starting tomorrow, amended to the 1* of April 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion that we reopen the Senior Center effective starting tomorrow, amended to the 1* of April 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Do three sidewalk projects as we discussed one in the center of town second one to bring it from the center of town down to the South Street third
JS: I make a motion that we do three sidewalk projects as we discussed one in the center of town second one to bring it from the center of town down to the South Street third. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion that we do three sidewalk projects as we discussed one in the center of town second one to bring it from the center of town down to the South Street third. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank)
Accept the Council on Aging formula grant acceptance and execute for $16,944.00
JS: I make a motion to accept the Council on Aging formula grant acceptance and execute for $16,944.00. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion to accept the Council on Aging formula grant acceptance and execute for $16,944.00. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank)
4.5.3 Wild & Scenic River Community Grant
Continue with the Wild & Scenic River Community Grant for Phase 1 of the Adams Dam area
JS: A motion that we continue with the Wild & Scenic River Community Grant for Phase 1 of the Adams Dam area. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: A motion that we continue with the Wild & Scenic River Community Grant for Phase 1 of the Adams Dam area. WM Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank)
5.6 Review/Approve the meeting minutes:
Accept the meeting minutes of December 22, 2020
WM moved to accept the meeting minutes of December 22, 2020. VK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept the meeting minutes of December 22, 2020. VK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Kell)
Accept the meeting minutes of January 5, 2021
WM moved to accept the meeting minutes of January 5, 2021. VK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to accept the meeting minutes of January 5, 2021. VK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Kell)
5.7 Next Meetings -
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)
End our regular meeting and move into executive sessions
JS: I make a motion we end our regular meeting and move into executive sessions. VK stated all 3 must be read and inquired if the Board would be returned into open session. The Board agreed to adjourn from executive. 1. executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21{a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. (AFSCME Council 93 Supervisors Union). 2. executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. 3. executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21{a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and we will not be returning back to the open session. WM seconded for all 3 executive sessions. Roll call vote VK (YES) WM (YES) JS (YES).
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion we end our regular meeting and move into executive sessions. VK stated all 3 must be read and inquired if the Board would be returned into open session. The Board agreed to adjourn from executive. 1. executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21{a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. (AFSCME Council 93 Supervisors Union). 2. executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. 3. executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21{a)(1) To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual and we will not be returning back to the open session. WM seconded for all 3 executive sessions. Roll call vote VK (YES) WM (YES) JS (YES)..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
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