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July 16, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.4 Approve minutes of July
Approve the minutes of July 2, 2021
Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to approve the minutes of July 2, 2021. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to approve the minutes of July 2, 2021. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Jessica Console as Conservation Agent effective July 16 contingent on a CORI check and a medical exam with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to appoint Jessica Console as Conservation Agent effective July 16 contingent on a CORI check and a medical exam with a one-year probationary period. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to appoint Jessica Console as Conservation Agent effective July 16 contingent on a CORI check and a medical exam with a one-year probationary period. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
3.2 Appoint the following individuals as Cemetery and Parks Department temporary summer
Appoint Jarimah Ford, David Baldwin, and John Christopher Jones as temporary seasonal on-call employees in the Cemetery and Parks Department subject to a CORI check and a medical exam
Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to appoint Jarimah Ford, David Baldwin, and John Christopher Jones as temporary seasonal on-call employees in the Cemetery and Parks Department subject to a CORI check and a medical exam. Vote: All those in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to appoint Jarimah Ford, David Baldwin, and John Christopher Jones as temporary seasonal on-call employees in the Cemetery and Parks Department subject to a CORI check and a medical exam. Vote: All those in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
5.1.3 Report on Interim search -Interim advisory group discussion of resumes We have
Have Chaz reach out to see where we stand with Bain and see if we are out of contract with them
Motion made (JS) and seconded (VK) to have Chaz reach out to see where we stand with Bain and see if we are out of contract with them. Vote: All in favor; unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion made (JS) and seconded (VK) to have Chaz reach out to see where we stand with Bain and see if we are out of contract with them. Vote: All in favor; unanimous..” (Motion: Shank, second: Kell)
5.1.6 Discuss landscaping contract with CBF Landscaping for FY22 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Accept the MA Cultural Council Grant Funds and authorize the Board of Selectmen or the Town Treasurer to sign
Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to accept the MA Cultural Council Grant Funds and authorize the Board of Selectmen or the Town Treasurer to sign. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to accept the MA Cultural Council Grant Funds and authorize the Board of Selectmen or the Town Treasurer to sign. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Pay the MA Municipal Association (MMA) dues of $1242 for FY22 for the Board of Selectmen
Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to pay the MA Municipal Association (MMA) dues of $1242 for FY22 for the Board of Selectmen.. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) to pay the MA Municipal Association (MMA) dues of $1242 for FY22 for the Board of Selectmen.. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
5.4 Next meetings - July
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 was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) 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. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) and seconded (JS) 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. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made (CSD) from Executive Session and seconded (JS) to adjourn at 1:41 p.m. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made (CSD) from Executive Session and seconded (JS) to adjourn at 1:41 p.m. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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