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June 4, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
(CSD)
Moved (CSD) and seconded (JS) to have an executive session at June 8 BOS meeting to discuss security, and for anything that comes up security wise in the meantime, CSD will cover IT issues and JS will handle physical building issues. Discussion: Chief Sartell is invited to attend the executive session and confirms that he is able to attend. Vote: All in favor, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Moved (CSD) and seconded (JS) to have an executive session at June 8 BOS meeting to discuss security, and for anything that comes up security wise in the meantime, CSD will cover IT issues and JS will handle physical building issues. Discussion: Chief Sartell is invited to attend the executive session and confirms that he is able to attend. Vote: All in favor, unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
For VK, Chairman of BOS, to sign the contract for the extension of the CDBG funds for the BOS. as the successor of the named Contract Manager
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) for VK, Chairman of BOS, to sign the contract for the extension of the CDBG funds for the BOS. as the successor of the named Contract Manager Vote: Allin favor, Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) for VK, Chairman of BOS, to sign the contract for the extension of the CDBG funds for the BOS. as the successor of the named Contract Manager Vote: Allin favor, Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
VK seview how Covid/ CARES Act funds to see what was spent and what needs to be put in the report by end of month, and to see if further spending can be done to purchase more employees
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) that VK seview how Covid/ CARES Act funds to see what was spent and what needs to be put in the report by end of month, and to see if further spending can be done to purchase more employees. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) that VK seview how Covid/ CARES Act funds to see what was spent and what needs to be put in the report by end of month, and to see if further spending can be done to purchase more employees. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Permit COA director to reposition hours of grant funded employee to fit need while office staff is out
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to permit COA director to reposition hours of grant funded employee to fit need while office staff is out. Discussion: CSD would like Finance Committee to be included in anything having to do with funding. John Barrett has asked for a posting to be made for Finance Committee. Vote: All in favor, Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to permit COA director to reposition hours of grant funded employee to fit need while office staff is out. Discussion: CSD would like Finance Committee to be included in anything having to do with funding. John Barrett has asked for a posting to be made for Finance Committee. Vote: All in favor, Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Allow VK to review Town Administrator documents to compile retroactive payments for the union and to confirm salaries for union and non-union employees for FY2Z
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to allow VK to review Town Administrator documents to compile retroactive payments for the union and to confirm salaries for union and non-union employees for FY2Z. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to allow VK to review Town Administrator documents to compile retroactive payments for the union and to confirm salaries for union and non-union employees for FY2Z. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Allow th eChair to talk te DLS/DOR in the June 7 meeting with them about procurement for the town going forward
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to allow th eChair to talk te DLS/DOR in the June 7 meeting with them about procurement for the town going forward. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to allow th eChair to talk te DLS/DOR in the June 7 meeting with them about procurement for the town going forward. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
For CSD to be the point of contact with Guardian for services, issues, concerns for the Town going forward
Motion made (JS) and seconded (CSD() for CSD to be the point of contact with Guardian for services, issues, concerns for the Town going forward. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (JS) and seconded (CSD() for CSD to be the point of contact with Guardian for services, issues, concerns for the Town going forward. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Respond to other vendors consistently and in the same way that we responded in March, that a request for a Community Host Agreement be made after the vendor applies for and obtains permits....
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS} to respond to other vendors consistently and in the same way that we responded in March, that a request for a Community Host Agreement be made after the vendor applies for and obtains permits. iscussion: Chaz who was not on board in March agreed that the process for application must be made first and that there be a standard letter that we send out. VK and CS will work on a letter for response, Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS} to respond to other vendors consistently and in the same way that we responded in March, that a request for a Community Host Agreement be made after the vendor applies for and obtains permits. iscussion: Chaz who was not on board in March agreed that the process for application must be made first and that there be a standard letter that we send out. VK and CS will work on a letter for response, Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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Adjourn
Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to adjourn at 1:28 p.m. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to adjourn at 1:28 p.m. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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