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August 31, 2021
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Chaz Sexton-Diranian
Absent: Joseph Z. Shank
Every vote, in order
1.6 Review/Approve the meeting minutes for March
Approve the minutes for March 30, 2021
CSD moved to approve the minutes for March 30, 2021. VK seconded. Vote: VK - yes, CSD - yes.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to approve the minutes for March 30, 2021. VK seconded. Vote: VK - yes, CSD - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the minutes for April 22, 2021
CSD moved to approve the minutes for April 22, 2021. WK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to approve the minutes for April 22, 2021. WK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the minutes of June 2, 2021
CSD moved to approve the minutes of June 2, 2021. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to approve the minutes of June 2, 2021. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the minutes for July 9, 2021
CSD moved to approve the minutes for July 9, 2021. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to approve the minutes for July 9, 2021. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the minutes for August 17, 2021 with the change to the header
CSD moved to approve the minutes for August 17, 2021 with the change to the header. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to approve the minutes for August 17, 2021 with the change to the header. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Adjourn
VK moved to adjourn the Finance Committee and Audit Committee meeting : Don Hayes, Sam Grant, David Chenelle, Jerrilyn Bozicas, Sue Lisio, and Andrea Wood. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to adjourn the Finance Committee and Audit Committee meeting : Don Hayes, Sam Grant, David Chenelle, Jerrilyn Bozicas, Sue Lisio, and Andrea Wood. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell)
Have the Chair represent the Capital Planning Committee
CSD moved to have the Chair represent the Capital Planning Committee. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to have the Chair represent the Capital Planning Committee. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
E Chairman ' NS Tas Ay, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Clerk aerate Ross Perry, Interim Town Administrator 3.2 VK: appoint Lorraine Farmer as COA Kitchen Assistant effective August 31, 2021, with a 6- month probationary period pending successful completion of a CORI check and a pre- employment physical. CSD so moved. VK: seconded, Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“e Chairman ' NS Tas Ay, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Clerk aerate Ross Perry, Interim Town Administrator 3.2 VK: appoint Lorraine Farmer as COA Kitchen Assistant effective August 31, 2021, with a 6- month probationary period pending successful completion of a CORI check and a pre- employment physical. CSD so moved. VK: seconded, Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
3.2 VK: appoint Lorraine Farmer as COA Kitchen Assistant effective August
We put the emergency broadband benefits fund for comcast on the website
CSD: moved that we put the emergency broadband benefits fund for comcast on the website. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we put the emergency broadband benefits fund for comcast on the website. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.3 Decorum Policy - second reading (first reading, June
Accept the decorum policy
CSD moved to accept the decorum policy. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to accept the decorum policy. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.4 Electronic Sign Board Use Policy - second reading (first reading, August
Approve the Electronic Sign Board Policy as discussed
CSD: moved to approve the Electronic Sign Board Policy as discussed. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve the Electronic Sign Board Policy as discussed. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.5 Approve postings for vacancies for: Outreach Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Recycling Center
Approve the posting for the Cutreach Coordinator and Program Coordinator position
CSD: moved to approve the posting for the Cutreach Coordinator and Program Coordinator position. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve the posting for the Cutreach Coordinator and Program Coordinator position. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.6 Planning Board Mandatory Referral for
We pass along the Selectmen's recommendations as discussed
CSD: moved that we pass along the Selectmen's recommendations as discussed. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we pass along the Selectmen's recommendations as discussed. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.7 Vote for RP to sign for Unitil rebates for Green Communities grant projects through RISE
Allow the Interim Town Administrator to sign the rebates for Green Communities gtant projects through RISE
CSD: moved to allow the Interim Town Administrator to sign the rebates for Green Communities gtant projects through RISE. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to allow the Interim Town Administrator to sign the rebates for Green Communities gtant projects through RISE. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.8 Vote to ratify the MOU with IAFF voted on November
Approve and ratify the MOU with LAFF voted on November 17, 2020
CSD: moved to approve and ratify the MOU with LAFF voted on November 17, 2020. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve and ratify the MOU with LAFF voted on November 17, 2020. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
5.1 Town Administrator Updates and Reports (please see attached report)
We instruct the Town Administrator to sign the MOU for the Highway/Water Union
CSD: moved that we instruct the Town Administrator to sign the MOU for the Highway/Water Union. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we instruct the Town Administrator to sign the MOU for the Highway/Water Union. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Allow the Town Administrator to post, when necessary, upon notifying the Board of Selectmen
CSD: moved to allow the Town Administrator to post, when necessary, upon notifying the Board of Selectmen. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to allow the Town Administrator to post, when necessary, upon notifying the Board of Selectmen. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
The Town Administrator post for the Treasurer/Tax Collector
CSD: moved that the Town Administrator post for the Treasurer/Tax Collector. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that the Town Administrator post for the Treasurer/Tax Collector. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
We post for a job posting for the Recycling Center at the landfill for someone with a hoisting license at grade B step 10
CSD: moved that we post for a job posting for the Recycling Center at the landfill for someone with a hoisting license at grade B step 10. VK seconded. CSD (NO) VK (YES) Motion does not carry.
Yes: KellNo: Sexton-Diranian
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we post for a job posting for the Recycling Center at the landfill for someone with a hoisting license at grade B step 10. VK seconded. CSD (NO) VK (YES) Motion does not carry..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Authorize RP to sign the contract with Melanson Heath for audit services for FY21
CSD: moved to authorize RP to sign the contract with Melanson Heath for audit services for FY21. VK seconded, Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to authorize RP to sign the contract with Melanson Heath for audit services for FY21. VK seconded, Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
VK amended the motion; be allowed to continue with the proposal to control the knotweed. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“VK amended the motion; be allowed to continue with the proposal to control the knotweed. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Kell)
5.4 Next meeting will be September
Review and sign the bills payable warrants and to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session for the weeks of Sept 5th and Sept 12th
CSD moved to review and sign the bills payable warrants and to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session for the weeks of Sept 5th and Sept 12th. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to review and sign the bills payable warrants and to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session for the weeks of Sept 5th and Sept 12th. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Adjourn
CSD moved to adjourn at 8:23P.M. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to adjourn at 8:23P.M. VK seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
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