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October 19, 2021
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.6 Mandatory Referral comment for
Approve the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton- Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton- Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We approve a quarterly request for funding for the Townsend Community Access Media, Inc., in the amount of $195,462.10 on a written confirmation from TCAM's Attorney
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we approve a quarterly request for funding for the Townsend Community Access Media, Inc., in the amount of $195,462.10 on a written confirmation from TCAM's Attorney. Selectman Shank seconded, Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we approve a quarterly request for funding for the Townsend Community Access Media, Inc., in the amount of $195,462.10 on a written confirmation from TCAM's Attorney. Selectman Shank seconded, Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Selectman Sexton-Diranian so moved. Attorney Reinhardt suggested to approve not accept. Selectman Sexton-Diranian amended. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian so moved. Attorney Reinhardt suggested to approve not accept. Selectman Sexton-Diranian amended. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the amended grant agreement between the town of Townsend and Townsend Community Access Media, Inc., dated September 15, 2020 to extend the filing deadline for October 23" with the IRS on...
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the amended grant agreement between the town of Townsend and Townsend Community Access Media, Inc., dated September 15, 2020 to extend the filing deadline for October 23" with the IRS on or before December 31, 2021. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the amended grant agreement between the town of Townsend and Townsend Community Access Media, Inc., dated September 15, 2020 to extend the filing deadline for October 23" with the IRS on or before December 31, 2021. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the revised voting precincts as proposed by the Town Clerk
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the revised voting precincts as proposed by the Town Clerk. Selectman Shank. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the revised voting precincts as proposed by the Town Clerk. Selectman Shank. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Selectman Kell nominated Selectman Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the Selectman Representative on the Search Committee. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kell nominated Selectman Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the Selectman Representative on the Search Committee. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shank)
Nominate Dave Chenelle as the resident member
Selectman Shank moved to nominate Dave Chenelle as the resident member. Selectman Sexton-Diranian seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton- Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Shank moved to nominate Dave Chenelle as the resident member. Selectman Sexton-Diranian seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton- Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Make Dave Funaiole be on as the Department Head
Selectman Shank moved to make Dave Funaiole be on as the Department Head. Selectman Kell seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Shank moved to make Dave Funaiole be on as the Department Head. Selectman Kell seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Kell)
Accept Andrew Funk as the town employee for the TA Search Committee
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to accept Andrew Funk as the town employee for the TA Search Committee. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to accept Andrew Funk as the town employee for the TA Search Committee. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Sean Pearson as Recycling Attendant II contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and a pre-employment medical exam with a six-month probationary period
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Sean Pearson as Recycling Attendant II contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and a pre-employment medical exam with a six-month probationary period. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Sean Pearson as Recycling Attendant II contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and a pre-employment medical exam with a six-month probationary period. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Matthew Matos as the Department Assistant for the Conservation Commission contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and pre-employment medical exam with a six-month probationary period
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Matthew Matos as the Department Assistant for the Conservation Commission contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and pre-employment medical exam with a six-month probationary period. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Matthew Matos as the Department Assistant for the Conservation Commission contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and pre-employment medical exam with a six-month probationary period. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Nominate John King and Mary Letourneau as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Townsend
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to nominate John King and Mary Letourneau as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Townsend. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice'Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to nominate John King and Mary Letourneau as Inspector of Animals for the Town of Townsend. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice'Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We award the Highway Materials as just described
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we award the Highway Materials as just described. Selectman Shank. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we award the Highway Materials as just described. Selectman Shank. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve and sign out of session all 2022 renewals for CLASS I and III Approval licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve and sign out of session all 2022 renewals for CLASS I and III Approval licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Selectman Shank seconded, Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve and sign out of session all 2022 renewals for CLASS I and III Approval licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Selectman Shank seconded, Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve and sign out of session all 2022 renewals for CLASS I] Declarations licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve and sign out of session all 2022 renewals for CLASS I] Declarations licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Selectman Kell seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank abstained.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Shank
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve and sign out of session all 2022 renewals for CLASS I] Declarations licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Selectman Kell seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank abstained..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
We approve a Road Opening Permit for Bow Street as submitted by the Highway Superintendent
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we approve a Road Opening Permit for Bow Street as submitted by the Highway Superintendent. Selectmen Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we approve a Road Opening Permit for Bow Street as submitted by the Highway Superintendent. Selectmen Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve a license to sell Christmas Trees trom November 24, 2021 to December 25, 2021
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve a license to sell Christmas Trees trom November 24, 2021 to December 25, 2021. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank ~ yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve a license to sell Christmas Trees trom November 24, 2021 to December 25, 2021. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank ~ yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the emergency purchase of a backup appliance as submitted to the Town Administrator
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the emergency purchase of a backup appliance as submitted to the Town Administrator. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the emergency purchase of a backup appliance as submitted to the Town Administrator. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We declare surplus unused voting booths signs and other smalls items with a value to be determined by the Town Clerk and the Chief Procurement Officer. }S
Clerk Sexton-Diranian moved that we declare surplus unused voting booths signs and other smalls items with a value to be determined by the Town Clerk and the Chief Procurement Officer. }S seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Clerk Sexton-Diranian moved that we declare surplus unused voting booths signs and other smalls items with a value to be determined by the Town Clerk and the Chief Procurement Officer. }S seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
We allow to be declared surplus unused furniture with a value to be determined by the Police Chief and the Chief Procurement Officer
Clerk Sexton-Diranian moved that we allow to be declared surplus unused furniture with a value to be determined by the Police Chief and the Chief Procurement Officer. JS seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Clerk Sexton-Diranian moved that we allow to be declared surplus unused furniture with a value to be determined by the Police Chief and the Chief Procurement Officer. JS seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. Kevin Miller in regard to the scope of work that was discussed pending review of Town Counsel and sign out of session
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. Kevin Miller in regard to the scope of work that was discussed pending review of Town Counsel and sign out of session. JS seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. Kevin Miller in regard to the scope of work that was discussed pending review of Town Counsel and sign out of session. JS seconded. Vote: Chairman Kell - yes, Vice-Chairman Shank - yes, and Clerk Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the bill payable warrant out of session and for the week of October 25, 2021
Clerk Sexton-Diranian moved to sign the bill payable warrant out of session and for the week of October 25, 2021. Vice-Chair Shank seconded. Vote: Kell - yes, Shank - yes, and Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Clerk Sexton-Diranian moved to sign the bill payable warrant out of session and for the week of October 25, 2021. Vice-Chair Shank seconded. Vote: Kell - yes, Shank - yes, and Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19P.M. Vice-Chair Shank seconded. Vote: Kell - yes, Vice- Shank - yes, and Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:19P.M. Vice-Chair Shank seconded. Vote: Kell - yes, Vice- Shank - yes, and Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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