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September 21, 2021
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.6 Review/Approve the meeting minutes for April
Approve the April 13, 2021, minutes as amended
CSD: moved to approve the April 13, 2021, minutes as amended. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve the April 13, 2021, minutes as amended. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the meeting minutes for June 4, 2021
CSD: moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 4, 2021. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 4, 2021. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the meeting minutes for July 16, 2021
CSD: moved to approve the meeting minutes for July 16, 2021. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for September 21, 2021 1|Page "SP S&H a OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN io EN Veronica Kell, Chairman 4 A OPN aed ii Joseph Shank, Vice Chairman Nl AE a Chaz Sexton-Iranian, Clerk ieee" JS: commented to amend the wording of "procurement thing" to a "procurement process" JS: seconded as amended. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve the meeting minutes for July 16, 2021. Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for September 21, 2021 1|Page "SP S&H a OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN io EN Veronica Kell, Chairman 4 A OPN aed ii Joseph Shank, Vice Chairman Nl AE a Chaz Sexton-Iranian, Clerk ieee" JS: commented to amend the wording of "procurement thing" to a "procurement process" JS: seconded as amended. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the meeting minutes for July 19, 2021
CSD: moved to approve the meeting minutes for July 19, 2021. JS: amend under Appointments change to "was aware" fire would not be in attendance. JS seconded as amended. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve the meeting minutes for July 19, 2021. JS: amend under Appointments change to "was aware" fire would not be in attendance. JS seconded as amended. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We approve the meeting minutes for September 9, 2021
CSD: moved that we approve the meeting minutes for September 9, 2021. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we approve the meeting minutes for September 9, 2021. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We sign the resolution for adoption of the National Fitness Campaign fitness court project and sign out of session
CSD: moved that we sign the resolution for adoption of the National Fitness Campaign fitness court project and sign out of session. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we sign the resolution for adoption of the National Fitness Campaign fitness court project and sign out of session. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Hold the use of the field for 24 months for the National Fitness Court
VK: a motion to hold the use of the field for 24 months for the National Fitness Court. CSD so moved. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK: a motion to hold the use of the field for 24 months for the National Fitness Court. CSD so moved. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
We allow for a posting for a Recycling Center Attendant II position with Grade B Level 10 on the Collins Report at a rate of $17.20 per hour
CSD: moved that we allow for a posting for a Recycling Center Attendant II position with Grade B Level 10 on the Collins Report at a rate of $17.20 per hour. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we allow for a posting for a Recycling Center Attendant II position with Grade B Level 10 on the Collins Report at a rate of $17.20 per hour. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Re-appoint Anne Foresman, Thomas Davis, and Cheryl Simoneau to the Council on Aging for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024
CSD: moved to re-appoint Anne Foresman, Thomas Davis, and Cheryl Simoneau to the Council on Aging for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024. JS seconded. VK: attended the Council on Aging and terms are for 3 years. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to re-appoint Anne Foresman, Thomas Davis, and Cheryl Simoneau to the Council on Aging for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024. JS seconded. VK: attended the Council on Aging and terms are for 3 years. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We appoint Lorraine Farmer to Program Coordinator at the Senior Center
CSD: moved that we appoint Lorraine Farmer to Program Coordinator at the Senior Center. JS seconded. VK commented this appointment was discussed at the Council on Aging meeting and Lorraine was previously appointed as the Kitchen Assistant and has been CORI checked and had the medical exam. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we appoint Lorraine Farmer to Program Coordinator at the Senior Center. JS seconded. VK commented this appointment was discussed at the Council on Aging meeting and Lorraine was previously appointed as the Kitchen Assistant and has been CORI checked and had the medical exam. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We increase the compensation for the Townsend Plow Contractors FY22 for pick-up trucks $78.20 per hour, one-ton $80.50 per hour, and a loader $128.00
CSD: moved that we increase the compensation for the Townsend Plow Contractors FY22 for pick-up trucks $78.20 per hour, one-ton $80.50 per hour, and a loader $128.00. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved that we increase the compensation for the Townsend Plow Contractors FY22 for pick-up trucks $78.20 per hour, one-ton $80.50 per hour, and a loader $128.00. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
4.2 Vote to extend the TAYSA lease to Dec
Extend the current lease with TAYSA until March 31, 2022
CSD: moved to extend the current lease with TAYSA until March 31, 2022. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to extend the current lease with TAYSA until March 31, 2022. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Investigate land protection for this area
CSD: moved to investigate land protection for this area. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to investigate land protection for this area. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the letter of support for the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic Rivers Forest Legacy Program application
CSD: moved to sign the letter of support for the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic Rivers Forest Legacy Program application. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to sign the letter of support for the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild and Scenic Rivers Forest Legacy Program application. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We approve the quote for the library Wi-Fi usage statistics
CSD moved that we approve the quote for the library Wi-Fi usage statistics. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD moved that we approve the quote for the library Wi-Fi usage statistics. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Perry suggested a vote to approve a driveway at 270 Main Street connecting through the Town's parking lot subject to the terms listed. CSD so moved. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“Perry suggested a vote to approve a driveway at 270 Main Street connecting through the Town's parking lot subject to the terms listed. CSD so moved. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
4.7 Vote to approve one day liquor licenses for VFW for
Approve one-day liquor licenses for the V.F.W. for one on 10/16/21 between 12:00P.M. and 4:00P.M. for an after funeral gathering and the other on 10/23/21 between 11:00A.M. and 4:00P.M. for a reunion
CSD: moved to approve one-day liquor licenses for the V.F.W. for one on 10/16/21 between 12:00P.M. and 4:00P.M. for an after funeral gathering and the other on 10/23/21 between 11:00A.M. and 4:00P.M. for a reunion. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to approve one-day liquor licenses for the V.F.W. for one on 10/16/21 between 12:00P.M. and 4:00P.M. for an after funeral gathering and the other on 10/23/21 between 11:00A.M. and 4:00P.M. for a reunion. JS seconded. Unanimous vote in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
5.4 Next meeting is October
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session for today and next week
CSD moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session for today and next week. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session for today and next week. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
CSD: moved to adjourn at 9:10P.M. JS seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“CSD: moved to adjourn at 9:10P.M. JS seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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