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June 21, 2022
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 minutes for 03/15/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the meeting minuteslapprove minutes for 03/15/2022. Note: Blank Page 2 will be removed, and page for 03/15/2022 numbering will be fixed. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor, Theresa Morse abstained
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the meeting minuteslapprove minutes for 03/15/2022. Note: Blank Page 2 will be removed, and page for 03/15/2022 numbering will be fixed. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor, Theresa Morse abstained.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
2.1 Proclamation
Move the proclamation from announcements up to 2.1 and replace 2.1 with the proclamation
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to move the proclamation from announcements up to 2.1 and replace 2.1 with the proclamation. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to move the proclamation from announcements up to 2.1 and replace 2.1 with the proclamation. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
2.2 Hearing on{
Junk Dealers License |renew and approve the Junk Collector's License for MJS Metals through May of - MJS Metals 2023 with special conditions
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Junk Dealers License |renew and approve the Junk Collector's License for MJS Metals through May of - MJS Metals 2023 with special conditions. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Junk Dealers License |renew and approve the Junk Collector's License for MJS Metals through May of - MJS Metals 2023 with special conditions. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
2.3 Hearing on/
Common Victualler |grant a Common Victualler License for MDC Management Co. dba McDonalds
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Common Victualler |grant a Common Victualler License for MDC Management Co. dba McDonalds. License - MDC Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Common Victualler |grant a Common Victualler License for MDC Management Co. dba McDonalds. License - MDC Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve and sign licenses outside of meeting
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve and sign licenses outside of meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve and sign licenses outside of meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Officials/Personnel: bundle items 3.1-3.1.7 to appoint members of Police Dept for a one-year term to 3.1--3.1.7 Appoint Jexpire June 30, 2023 as listed in the agenda
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Officials/Personnel: bundle items 3.1-3.1.7 to appoint members of Police Dept for a one-year term to 3.1--3.1.7 Appoint Jexpire June 30, 2023 as listed in the agenda. 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: bundle items 3.1-3.1.7 to appoint members of Police Dept for a one-year term to 3.1--3.1.7 Appoint Jexpire June 30, 2023 as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Ake item 3.6 out of order
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to ake item 3.6 out of order. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to ake item 3.6 out of order. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Shayna Appel as an on-call firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Shayna Appel as an on-call firefighter. Motion was passed with all in
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Shayna Appel as an on-call firefighter. Motion was passed with all in.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Bundle items 3.2.1-3.2.3 to appoint members of the Fire Department for a one- ear term to expire June 30, 2023 as listed in the agenda
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to bundle items 3.2.1-3.2.3 to appoint members of the Fire Department for a one- ear term to expire June 30, 2023 as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to bundle items 3.2.1-3.2.3 to appoint members of the Fire Department for a one- ear term to expire June 30, 2023 as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Bundle items 3.3.1-3.3.7 to re-appoint Board and Committee members as listed in he agenda
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to bundle items 3.3.1-3.3.7 to re-appoint Board and Committee members as listed in he agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to bundle items 3.3.1-3.3.7 to re-appoint Board and Committee members as listed in he agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Bundle items 3.4.1-3.4.8 to appoint members of the Building Department as listed in the agenda
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to bundle items 3.4.1-3.4.8 to appoint members of the Building Department as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to bundle items 3.4.1-3.4.8 to appoint members of the Building Department as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.5 Appoint Patricia |
Jemiolo to appoint Patricia Jemiolo to the Conservation Commission for a 3 year Conservation appointment to expire 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Jemiolo to appoint Patricia Jemiolo to the Conservation Commission for a 3 year Conservation appointment to expire 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Jemiolo to appoint Patricia Jemiolo to the Conservation Commission for a 3 year Conservation appointment to expire 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.6 None
Ppoint Callie Huff to the position of Human Resources Manager for the Town of ownsend
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to ppoint Callie Huff to the position of Human Resources Manager for the Town of ownsend. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to ppoint Callie Huff to the position of Human Resources Manager for the Town of ownsend. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.8 Nominate John {
King as Townsend _ Jappoint John King as Townsend Inspector of Animals for a term to expire April 30, Inspector of Animals |2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to King as Townsend _ Jappoint John King as Townsend Inspector of Animals for a term to expire April 30, Inspector of Animals |2023. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to King as Townsend _ Jappoint John King as Townsend Inspector of Animals for a term to expire April 30, Inspector of Animals |2023. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.9 Re-appoint Joan [
The jappoint Joan Wotkowicsz to the NSN Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell re- Wotkowicsz to the jappoint Joan Wotkowicsz to the NSN Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council. NSN Wild and Scenic |Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell re- Wotkowicsz to the jappoint Joan Wotkowicsz to the NSN Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council. NSN Wild and Scenic |Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
3.9 Re-appoint Joan [Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by
Appoint Ryan Lapierre as Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator effective July 1, 2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Ryan Lapierre as Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator effective July 1, 2022. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Ryan Lapierre as Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator effective July 1, 2022. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.11 Appoint Kevin |
Keefe as Distribution|jappoint Kevin Keefe as Distribution Foreman effective July 1, 2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Keefe as Distribution|jappoint Kevin Keefe as Distribution Foreman effective July 1, 2022. Motion was Foreman effective |passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Keefe as Distribution|jappoint Kevin Keefe as Distribution Foreman effective July 1, 2022. Motion was Foreman effective |passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.12 Appoint Edward|
Bowes as part-time appoint Edward Bowes as part-time van driver for the Townsend Senior Center. van driver forthe -|Motion was passed with all in favor
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Bowes as part-time appoint Edward Bowes as part-time van driver for the Townsend Senior Center. van driver forthe -|Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Bowes as part-time appoint Edward Bowes as part-time van driver for the Townsend Senior Center. van driver forthe -|Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.13 Appoint Joann |
Bronkerma tothe jappoint Joann Bronkerma to the Council on Aging for a term to expire June 30, Council on Aging 2024
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Bronkerma tothe jappoint Joann Bronkerma to the Council on Aging for a term to expire June 30, Council on Aging 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Bronkerma tothe jappoint Joann Bronkerma to the Council on Aging for a term to expire June 30, Council on Aging 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.6 First Reading of ARPA Funds
Table .1
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to table .1. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz-Sexton Diranian in favor
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianThe minutes read “Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz-Sexton Diranian in favor, Theresa Morse lost remote connection”; Theresa Morse is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to table .1. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz-Sexton Diranian in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the two end of year Municipal Release Transfers for a total of 45,000.00
Motion to approve the two end of year Municipal Release Transfers for a total of 45,000.00. Motion was passed with all in favor.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the two end of year Municipal Release Transfers for a total of 45,000.00. Motion was passed with all in favor..”
5.4 Next Meeting
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed ith all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed ith all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (AFSCME Police) at 8:38 p. m. and will adjourn from executive session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (AFSCME Police) at 8:38 p. m. and will adjourn from executive session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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