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July 9, 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
Accept the Guardian IT inventory
Motion: (CSD) moved to accept the Guardian IT inventory, (JS) Second. Vote: Ail in favor. Unanimous Guardian on-boarding checklist.
From the minutes
“Motion: (CSD) moved to accept the Guardian IT inventory, (JS) Second. Vote: Ail in favor. Unanimous Guardian on-boarding checklist..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Have CSD send out the on-boarding form to all department heads
Motion: (JS) moved to have CSD send out the on-boarding form to all department heads. ( VK) second, Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion: (JS) moved to have CSD send out the on-boarding form to all department heads. ( VK) second, Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Shank, second: Kell)
Ratify the pay rates for the AFSCME Supervisors, Highway/Water, and Police Unions and non-union employees
Motion (CSD) moved to ratify the pay rates for the AFSCME Supervisors, Highway/Water, and Police Unions and non-union employees. Second (JS). Vote - all in favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) moved to ratify the pay rates for the AFSCME Supervisors, Highway/Water, and Police Unions and non-union employees. Second (JS). Vote - all in favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Place the Treasurer/Collector on the Collins Wage matrix on Grade F Step I for FY22 through the remainder of the one-year probationary period set forth in the contract
Motion (CSD) move to place the Treasurer/Collector on the Collins Wage matrix on Grade F Step I for FY22 through the remainder of the one-year probationary period set forth in the contract. Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) move to place the Treasurer/Collector on the Collins Wage matrix on Grade F Step I for FY22 through the remainder of the one-year probationary period set forth in the contract. Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
5.1.4 Discussion/Vote on Conservation Agent candidate Conservation agent candidate was interviewed on Thursday, July
Go forward with checking references and preparing an offer letter with the intent to appoint the candidate at our next meeting
Motion (CSD) moves to go forward with checking references and preparing an offer letter with the intent to appoint the candidate at our next meeting. Second (JS). Vote. All in favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) moves to go forward with checking references and preparing an offer letter with the intent to appoint the candidate at our next meeting. Second (JS). Vote. All in favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Look into the implementation of the Credit Card Policy with the Town Accountant
Motion (CSD) moves that we look into the implementation of the Credit Card Policy with the Town Accountant. Second (JS). Vote. Allin faver. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) moves that we look into the implementation of the Credit Card Policy with the Town Accountant. Second (JS). Vote. Allin faver. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
The BOS to approve a letter of support for the MRPC's efforts and for Townsend to join with the other communities
Motion (CSD) moves the BOS to approve a letter of support for the MRPC's efforts and for Townsend to join with the other communities. Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) moves the BOS to approve a letter of support for the MRPC's efforts and for Townsend to join with the other communities. Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
5.5 Vote to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session week of
Sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session for the week of 7/12
Motion (CSD) moves to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session for the week of 7/12, Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) moves to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session for the week of 7/12, Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Move into executive session pursuant to GL c.30A, s 21 (a)(4) To discuss the deployment of security personnel or equipment, or strategies with respect thereto re: Town Buildings, Phone Systems,...
Motion (CSD) moves to move into executive session pursuant to GL c.30A, s 21 (a)(4) To discuss the deployment of security personnel or equipment, or strategies with respect thereto re: Town Buildings, Phone Systems, and Computers and not return to open session. Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) moves to move into executive session pursuant to GL c.30A, s 21 (a)(4) To discuss the deployment of security personnel or equipment, or strategies with respect thereto re: Town Buildings, Phone Systems, and Computers and not return to open session. Second (JS). Vote. Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion (CSD) and Second (JS) to adjourn at 2:27 pm. Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion (CSD) and Second (JS) to adjourn at 2:27 pm. Vote: Allin favor. Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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