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June 21, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proceed with an IT inventory for all equipment that is connected to the Guardian "package" here in Town
Motion: (JS) Move that we proceed with an IT inventory for all equipment that is connected to the Guardian "package" here in Town. (CSD) Second. Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (JS) Move that we proceed with an IT inventory for all equipment that is connected to the Guardian "package" here in Town. (CSD) Second. Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Shank)
Ratify the contract for Richard Sarasin with the change froma 1099 employee to a payroll employee with a decrease in payrate of $5 an hour beginning June 18
Motion: (CSD) Move that we ratify the contract for Richard Sarasin with the change froma 1099 employee to a payroll employee with a decrease in payrate of $5 an hour beginning June 18", (JS) Second. Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Move that we ratify the contract for Richard Sarasin with the change froma 1099 employee to a payroll employee with a decrease in payrate of $5 an hour beginning June 18", (JS) Second. Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Ratify the contract for Theresa Walsh with the change from a 1099 employee to a payroll employee with a decrease in hourly rate of $5 beginning June 1g
Motion: (CSD) Move that we ratify the contract for Theresa Walsh with the change from a 1099 employee to a payroll employee with a decrease in hourly rate of $5 beginning June 1g (JS)Second. Vote: All in favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Move that we ratify the contract for Theresa Walsh with the change from a 1099 employee to a payroll employee with a decrease in hourly rate of $5 beginning June 1g (JS)Second. Vote: All in favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Sign the ratified contracts out of session today
Motion: (CSD) Move to sign the ratified contracts out of session today. JS (Second) Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Move to sign the ratified contracts out of session today. JS (Second) Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
The BOH transfer in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 which amended MGL Chapter 44 Section 33B that provides for yearend transfers between departmental appropriations in town without...
Motion: (CSD) Move that the BOH transfer in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 which amended MGL Chapter 44 Section 33B that provides for yearend transfers between departmental appropriations in town without a town meeting vote the amount of $1005. (JS) Second. Vote: Ail in favor. Unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Move that the BOH transfer in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 which amended MGL Chapter 44 Section 33B that provides for yearend transfers between departmental appropriations in town without a town meeting vote the amount of $1005. (JS) Second. Vote: Ail in favor. Unanimous.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Purchase the OWL device pending acceptable funding
Motion: (CSD) moves that we purchase the OWL device pending acceptable funding. (JS)second. Vote: All in favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) moves that we purchase the OWL device pending acceptable funding. (JS)second. Vote: All in favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Post internally a position for temporary executive assistant as outlined in this document
Motion: (CSD) Moves to post internally a position for temporary executive assistant as outlined in this document. (VK) Second Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Moves to post internally a position for temporary executive assistant as outlined in this document. (VK) Second Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Selectman box in mailroom be keyed for Selectmen only
Motion: (JS) moves that Selectman box in mailroom be keyed for Selectmen only. (CS) Second. Vote: Allin Favor. Unanimous 5.2 Reports from Board liaisons.
From the minutes
“Motion: (JS) moves that Selectman box in mailroom be keyed for Selectmen only. (CS) Second. Vote: Allin Favor. Unanimous 5.2 Reports from Board liaisons..” (Motion: Shank)
VK contact Christopher McDermott to let them know that we will Municipal Americans with Disabilities Improvement Grant for the FY22 year
Motion: (CSD) Move that VK contact Christopher McDermott to let them know that we will Municipal Americans with Disabilities Improvement Grant for the FY22 year. (JS) Second. Vote: All in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Move that VK contact Christopher McDermott to let them know that we will Municipal Americans with Disabilities Improvement Grant for the FY22 year. (JS) Second. Vote: All in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next meeting - June
Adjourn
Motion: (CSD) Move to adjourn at 1:41 p.m. (JS) Second Vote: All in favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) Move to adjourn at 1:41 p.m. (JS) Second Vote: All in favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
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