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February 15, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 02/01/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 02/01/2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 02/01/2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Daniel J. Shine III to the Board of Registrars for a term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2025
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Daniel J. Shine III to the Board of Registrars for a term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2025. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Daniel J. Shine III to the Board of Registrars for a term beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2025. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Donald Hayes as the Finance Committee representative to the Audit Committee from now through December 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Donald Hayes as the Finance Committee representative to the Audit Committee from now through December 2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Donald Hayes as the Finance Committee representative to the Audit Committee from now through December 2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Update the Townsend paragraph as discussed and provide it to MRPC for inclusion in the document
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to update the Townsend paragraph as discussed and provide it to MRPC for inclusion in the document. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to update the Townsend paragraph as discussed and provide it to MRPC for inclusion in the document. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the final draft of the Town of Townsend Housing Production Plan as submitted by the THA
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the final draft of the Town of Townsend Housing Production Plan as submitted by the THA. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the final draft of the Town of Townsend Housing Production Plan as submitted by the THA. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the support contract with MRPC for the Green Communities grant
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the support contract with MRPC for the Green Communities grant. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the support contract with MRPC for the Green Communities grant. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Accept the request for a leave of absence from the Townsend on-call Fire Dept to Andrew Shepherd effective immediately and returning to active duty on Nov 9, 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the request for a leave of absence from the Townsend on-call Fire Dept to Andrew Shepherd effective immediately and returning to active duty on Nov 9, 2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll cali vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the request for a leave of absence from the Townsend on-call Fire Dept to Andrew Shepherd effective immediately and returning to active duty on Nov 9, 2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll cali vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Accept the resignation of Mark Boynton effective February 4, 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the resignation of Mark Boynton effective February 4, 2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the resignation of Mark Boynton effective February 4, 2022. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve going forward with a Shared Streets & Spaces grant application for sidewalks at the Harbor for Rail Trail connectivity
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve going forward with a Shared Streets & Spaces grant application for sidewalks at the Harbor for Rail Trail connectivity. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve going forward with a Shared Streets & Spaces grant application for sidewalks at the Harbor for Rail Trail connectivity. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Post the position of Administrative Assistant to the BOS and TA as soon as the job description is finalized
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to post the position of Administrative Assistant to the BOS and TA as soon as the job description is finalized. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to post the position of Administrative Assistant to the BOS and TA as soon as the job description is finalized. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Pay retro payments to Retro payments | Kim Mattson - $7932, and Paul Theodoulou - $2770, as they were active employees in FY22 and until Nov 2021. - Discussion: Ross Perry has discussed with the...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to pay retro payments to Retro payments | Kim Mattson - $7932, and Paul Theodoulou - $2770, as they were active employees in FY22 and until Nov 2021. - Discussion: Ross Perry has discussed with the union and there is an agreement pending the BOS | approval of these payments that no other retro payments will be requested for former (prior to FY22) employees. An MOU will be obtained for this agreement. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call! vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to pay retro payments to Retro payments | Kim Mattson - $7932, and Paul Theodoulou - $2770, as they were active employees in FY22 and until Nov 2021. - Discussion: Ross Perry has discussed with the union and there is an agreement pending the BOS | approval of these payments that no other retro payments will be requested for former (prior to FY22) employees. An MOU will be obtained for this agreement. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call! vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Assign the Town Administrator to get the negotiations started for AFSCME Clerical, Supersivor's, Hwy/Water and Police for FY23
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank that we assign the Town Administrator to get the negotiations started for AFSCME Clerical, Supersivor's, Hwy/Water and Police for FY23. Chaz Secton-Diranian with be on the team with Ross for Water/Hwy, Veronica Kell will be on the team with Ross for Clerical and Supervisors, and Joe will be on the team with Ross for Police. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank that we assign the Town Administrator to get the negotiations started for AFSCME Clerical, Supersivor's, Hwy/Water and Police for FY23. Chaz Secton-Diranian with be on the team with Ross for Water/Hwy, Veronica Kell will be on the team with Ross for Clerical and Supervisors, and Joe will be on the team with Ross for Police. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Accept the resignation of Andrew Funk from the TA Search Committee
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the resignation of Andrew Funk from the TA Search Committee. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the resignation of Andrew Funk from the TA Search Committee. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Name Laura Shifrin to the TA Search Committee
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to name Laura Shifrin to the TA Search Committee. Motion passed with a!l in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to name Laura Shifrin to the TA Search Committee. Motion passed with a!l in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21(a){2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21(a){2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, and to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares, and not return to open session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21(a){2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, and to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining negotiations if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares, and not return to open session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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