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May 31, 2022
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.6 Review/Approve |
The meeting minuteslapprove the Meeting Minutes from 05/11/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the meeting minuteslapprove the Meeting Minutes from 05/11/2022. Motion was passed with all in for 05/11/2022 and 03/15/2022 avor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the meeting minuteslapprove the Meeting Minutes from 05/11/2022. Motion was passed with all in for 05/11/2022 and 03/15/2022 avor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
1.5 Public None Comment:
Officials/Personnel: lanpoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a term from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 3.1 Appoint Michelle}2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Officials/Personnel: lanpoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a term from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 3.1 Appoint Michelle}2025. The Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Officials/Personnel: lanpoint Michelle Dold as Constable for a term from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 3.1 Appoint Michelle}2025. The Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Linda Mack as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on une 30, 2024
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Linda Mack as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on une 30, 2024. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Linda Mack as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on une 30, 2024. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.2 Appoint Linda Mack as a member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June
Appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the alternate representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) for a term from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the alternate representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) for a term from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the alternate representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) for a term from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.3 Appointa member of the Select Board as alternate representative to
Appoint Everett Smith, Jamieson Goyette-Connerty, Max Benevides and Julia Holt as part-time temporary seasonal interns in the Water Department contingent upon a CORI check and a pre-employment...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Everett Smith, Jamieson Goyette-Connerty, Max Benevides and Julia Holt as part-time temporary seasonal interns in the Water Department contingent upon a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Everett Smith, Jamieson Goyette-Connerty, Max Benevides and Julia Holt as part-time temporary seasonal interns in the Water Department contingent upon a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.5 Appoint
Elizabeth Serene as ajappoint Elizabeth Serene as a member of the Recreation Commission for aterm to member of the expire in April 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Elizabeth Serene as ajappoint Elizabeth Serene as a member of the Recreation Commission for aterm to member of the expire in April 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Elizabeth Serene as ajappoint Elizabeth Serene as a member of the Recreation Commission for aterm to member of the expire in April 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Jillian O'Keefe, Lydia Garneau, Rylan Arnold as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $14.25/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Jillian O'Keefe, Lydia Garneau, Rylan Arnold as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $14.25/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Jillian O'Keefe, Lydia Garneau, Rylan Arnold as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $14.25/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Rylee Gendron, Wyatt Gallant, Abigail Huse, Alisha Praileau (new), Greta Helfter (new), Shea Decoteau as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for ummer 2022 at a pay rate of $14.25/hr in...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to re-appoint Rylee Gendron, Wyatt Gallant, Abigail Huse, Alisha Praileau (new), Greta Helfter (new), Shea Decoteau as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for ummer 2022 at a pay rate of $14.25/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre- employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in avor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to re-appoint Rylee Gendron, Wyatt Gallant, Abigail Huse, Alisha Praileau (new), Greta Helfter (new), Shea Decoteau as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for ummer 2022 at a pay rate of $14.25/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre- employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in avor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Tim Burson, Savanna Guilmette as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors or Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.00/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to re-appoint Tim Burson, Savanna Guilmette as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors or Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.00/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre- employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in avor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to re-appoint Tim Burson, Savanna Guilmette as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors or Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.00/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre- employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in avor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Renee Serene as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.00/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to re-appoint Renee Serene as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.00/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to re-appoint Renee Serene as seasonal Summer Rec Counselors for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.00/hr in accordance with Massachusetts minimum wage and Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Ryan Lavery as seasonal Lead Sports & Activities Counselor for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.25/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Ryan Lavery as seasonal Lead Sports & Activities Counselor for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.25/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Ryan Lavery as seasonal Lead Sports & Activities Counselor for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.25/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Megan Donovan as seasonal Lead Arts & Crafts Counselor for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.75/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Megan Donovan as seasonal Lead Arts & Crafts Counselor for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.75/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Megan Donovan as seasonal Lead Arts & Crafts Counselor for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $15.75/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre-employment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Kimberly Kasparian, Evan Shine (rehire, new) as seasonal Jr
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Kimberly Kasparian, Evan Shine (rehire, new) as seasonal Jr. Operations ssistant (Supervisory position) for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $17.00/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre- 3.5.7 Appoint Summer Recreation Jr. Operations Assistant: 3|Page Pay Rate: $17.00/hr Jemployment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in avor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Kimberly Kasparian, Evan Shine (rehire, new) as seasonal Jr. Operations ssistant (Supervisory position) for Summer 2022 at a pay rate of $17.00/hr in accordance with the Recreation Commission Pay Guideline contingent upon pre- 3.5.7 Appoint Summer Recreation Jr. Operations Assistant: 3|Page Pay Rate: $17.00/hr Jemployment physical and CORI check. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in avor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the Distribution Foreman and the Chief Water reatment Plant Operator job descriptions as presented
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by heresa Morse to approve the Distribution Foreman and the Chief Water reatment Plant Operator job descriptions as presented. No further Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by heresa Morse to approve the Distribution Foreman and the Chief Water reatment Plant Operator job descriptions as presented. No further Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the 120-hour payout for David Vigeant of the Water Department
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton- Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the 120-hour payout for David Vigeant of the Water Department. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton- Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the 120-hour payout for David Vigeant of the Water Department. No Discussion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the road opening permit to install an insulator for Main Street at New Fitchburg Road
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve the road opening permit to install an insulator for Main Street at New Fitchburg Road. No Discussion Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton- Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve the road opening permit to install an insulator for Main Street at New Fitchburg Road. No Discussion Motion passed with Theresa A Morse, Chaz Sexton- Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
4.10 First Reading of |Short
Accept the fees brought forward by the Conservation Commission
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the fees brought forward by the Conservation Commission. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the fees brought forward by the Conservation Commission. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Have Eric Slagle bring forward a contract to the Board to hire Ross Perry for the three reasons mentioned above
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Eric Slagle bring forward a contract to the Board to hire Ross Perry for the three reasons mentioned above. No Discussion. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Eric Slagle bring forward a contract to the Board to hire Ross Perry for the three reasons mentioned above. No Discussion. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.5 Review and sign |
Review bills payable and and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review bills payable and and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed all in
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review bills payable and and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed all in.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next Meeting Next meeting will be June
(1) adjourn from general session at 8:55PM and enter Executive Session and to Adjournment: adjourn from Executive Session: e Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton:-Diranian to (1) adjourn from general session at 8:55PM and enter Executive Session and to Adjournment: adjourn from Executive Session: e Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief) Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton:-Diranian to (1) adjourn from general session at 8:55PM and enter Executive Session and to Adjournment: adjourn from Executive Session: e Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief) Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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