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May 17, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Theresa A. Morse, who took part in the votes and is counted present.
Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Jessica Demeo as Police Records Clerk effective 06/20/2022 contingent upon a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Jessica Demeo as Police Records Clerk effective 06/20/2022 contingent upon a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period, roll call vote all in favor.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Jessica Demeo as Police Records Clerk effective 06/20/2022 contingent upon a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period, roll call vote all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint Riley Johnson, Michael Murray and Robert Sigmon as parttime intermittent season laborers in the Cemetery and Parks Department contingent upon a CORI check and pre-employment physical with...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Riley Johnson, Michael Murray and Robert Sigmon as parttime intermittent season laborers in the Cemetery and Parks Department contingent upon a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary yeriod, roll call vote all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Riley Johnson, Michael Murray and Robert Sigmon as parttime intermittent season laborers in the Cemetery and Parks Department contingent upon a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary yeriod, roll call vote all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle as Chief Procurement Officer effective 5/18/22, vote all in favor
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle as Chief Procurement Officer effective 5/18/22, vote all in favor.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle as Chief Procurement Officer effective 5/18/22, vote all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint Sally Koivu as a member of the Recycling Committee for a term to expire yn 06/30/2024
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Sally Koivu as a member of the Recycling Committee for a term to expire yn 06/30/2024. Short Discussion as to if all documents were on record, roll call ote all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Sally Koivu as a member of the Recycling Committee for a term to expire yn 06/30/2024. Short Discussion as to if all documents were on record, roll call ote all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Vote on la contract as outlined and dated 05/16/2022 with Melanson to provide accounting 5|Page Discuss posting and selection process for ADA Coordinator Review RFP tor soccer fields Consider...
Otion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to vote on la contract as outlined and dated 05/16/2022 with Melanson to provide accounting 5|Page Discuss posting and selection process for ADA Coordinator Review RFP tor soccer fields Consider Recreation Department FY22 Revolving Fund adjustment Consider Fire Department FY 22 Revolving Fund adjustment Work Session: ARPA Projects services to the Town of Townsend through FY22. No Discussion Motion passed vith Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“otion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to vote on la contract as outlined and dated 05/16/2022 with Melanson to provide accounting 5|Page Discuss posting and selection process for ADA Coordinator Review RFP tor soccer fields Consider Recreation Department FY22 Revolving Fund adjustment Consider Fire Department FY 22 Revolving Fund adjustment Work Session: ARPA Projects services to the Town of Townsend through FY22. No Discussion Motion passed vith Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Use Melanson Accounting Services greement for the remainder of the FY22 and FY23 for the May 16th contract and determination as stipulated in the contract
Otion was made by Theresa Morse to use Melanson Accounting Services greement for the remainder of the FY22 and FY23 for the May 16th contract and determination as stipulated in the contract. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Theresa Morse to use Melanson Accounting Services greement for the remainder of the FY22 and FY23 for the May 16th contract and determination as stipulated in the contract. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Morse)
Extend the lease with TAYSA for Squannacook Meadows through August 31, 2022
Otion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to extend the lease with TAYSA for Squannacook Meadows through August 31, 2022. No Discussion. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and eronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“otion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to extend the lease with TAYSA for Squannacook Meadows through August 31, 2022. No Discussion. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and eronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Increase FY 22 Revolving Fund of the Recreation Department by $12,000.00
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to increase FY 22 Revolving Fund of the Recreation Department by $12,000.00. No Discussion. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and eronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to increase FY 22 Revolving Fund of the Recreation Department by $12,000.00. No Discussion. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and eronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Increase FY 22 Revolving Fund of the Fire Department by $6,500.00
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to increase FY 22 Revolving Fund of the Fire Department by $6,500.00. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to increase FY 22 Revolving Fund of the Fire Department by $6,500.00. Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Otion made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with Theresa A orse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“otion made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with Theresa A orse, Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Morse)
Adjourn
Otion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 10:17 p.m from Executive Session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 10:17 p.m from Executive Session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
From the Townsend Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Townsend Candidates Night video — Valerie Goodrich and Sarah Logan (April 2025); Just Townies — Laura Shifrin (October 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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