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July 5, 2022
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Theresa A. Morse did not take part in one vote (recused or out of the room).
Every vote, in order
1.6 Review/Approve |
The meeting minuteslapprove minutes for 04/02/2022 and 04/04/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to the meeting minuteslapprove minutes for 04/02/2022 and 04/04/2022. Motion was passed with for (4/2/2022, eronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor, Theresa Morse was not present 4/4/2022, and or the vote. 4/5/2022)
Theresa A. Morse did not take part in this vote (“(4/2/2022, eronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor, Theresa Morse was not present 4/4/2022, and or the vote”) and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to the meeting minuteslapprove minutes for 04/02/2022 and 04/04/2022. Motion was passed with for (4/2/2022, eronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor, Theresa Morse was not present 4/4/2022, and or the vote. 4/5/2022).” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
1.6 Review/Approve |Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by
Have Jane Friedman as the new Labor Counsel point of contact
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa MTC Labor Counsel |Morse to have Jane Friedman as the new Labor Counsel point of contact. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa MTC Labor Counsel |Morse to have Jane Friedman as the new Labor Counsel point of contact. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Place Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the Board of Selectmen representative on the TCAM Board of Directors
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Theresa Morse to place Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the Board of Selectmen representative on the TCAM Board of Directors. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Theresa Morse to place Chaz Sexton-Diranian as the Board of Selectmen representative on the TCAM Board of Directors. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Morse)
For a directive for the Town Administrator and the TCAM Board of Directors to work ogether to provide a timeline and a MOU
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for a directive for the Town Administrator and the TCAM Board of Directors to work ogether to provide a timeline and a MOU. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for a directive for the Town Administrator and the TCAM Board of Directors to work ogether to provide a timeline and a MOU. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Officials/Personnel: jappoint Peter Eldridge as a probationary Police Officer effective July 11, 2022. 3.1 Appoint Peter Eldridge as a probationary Police Officer effective July 11,2022. 3.2...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to Officials/Personnel: jappoint Peter Eldridge as a probationary Police Officer effective July 11, 2022. 3.1 Appoint Peter Eldridge as a probationary Police Officer effective July 11,2022. 3.2 Appoint Emily Holmes as a Library Trustee through April 2023 Town election. 3.3 Appoint Thomas Eyles as Cemetery and Parks intermittent seasonal laborer IV. Meeting Business: 4.1 Review RFP for soccer fields at Squannacook Meadows 4.2 Review Report Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to Officials/Personnel: jappoint Peter Eldridge as a probationary Police Officer effective July 11, 2022. 3.1 Appoint Peter Eldridge as a probationary Police Officer effective July 11,2022. 3.2 Appoint Emily Holmes as a Library Trustee through April 2023 Town election. 3.3 Appoint Thomas Eyles as Cemetery and Parks intermittent seasonal laborer IV. Meeting Business: 4.1 Review RFP for soccer fields at Squannacook Meadows 4.2 Review Report Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
4.2 Review Report
Appoint Thomas Eyles as Cemetery and Parks intermittent seasonal laborer
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Thomas Eyles as Cemetery and Parks intermittent seasonal laborer. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint Thomas Eyles as Cemetery and Parks intermittent seasonal laborer. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Allow the Town Administrator to make updates to date and person and post the RFP for the lease for the Townsend soccer fields
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to allow the Town Administrator to make updates to date and person and post the RFP for the lease for the Townsend soccer fields. Motion was passed with all in avor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to allow the Town Administrator to make updates to date and person and post the RFP for the lease for the Townsend soccer fields. Motion was passed with all in avor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Adopt the 05-2023 Emergency Assistance Funds Policy
Motion was of Emergency made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to Assistance Funds adopt the 05-2023 Emergency Assistance Funds Policy. Motion was passed with all Policy in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was of Emergency made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to Assistance Funds adopt the 05-2023 Emergency Assistance Funds Policy. Motion was passed with all Policy in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Adopt the 02-2023 ARPA Funds Expenditure Policy
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to adopt the 02-2023 ARPA Funds Expenditure Policy. Motion was passed with all in avor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to adopt the 02-2023 ARPA Funds Expenditure Policy. Motion was passed with all in avor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.5 Second Reading
Adopt the ARPA Funds Allocation/Reallocation Policy and two attachments
Motion of ARPA Funds was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to Allocation/Reallocatijadopt the ARPA Funds Allocation/Reallocation Policy and two attachments. on Policy Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion of ARPA Funds was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to Allocation/Reallocatijadopt the ARPA Funds Allocation/Reallocation Policy and two attachments. on Policy Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Adopt the 04-2023 ARPA Sub-recipient Funding Policy with amendments and Policy attachment
Motion was of ARPA Sub- made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to recipient Funding _jadopt the 04-2023 ARPA Sub-recipient Funding Policy with amendments and Policy attachment. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was of ARPA Sub- made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to recipient Funding _jadopt the 04-2023 ARPA Sub-recipient Funding Policy with amendments and Policy attachment. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.7 Second Reading {
Waive the full reading of the Vehicle Use Policy
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to of Vehicle Use Policy jwaive the full reading. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to of Vehicle Use Policy jwaive the full reading. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.7 Second Reading {Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by
Adopt the 06-2023 Vehicle Use Policy
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to adopt the 06-2023 Vehicle Use Policy. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to adopt the 06-2023 Vehicle Use Policy. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
4.9 Review/Approve
Approve Municipal Relief Transfers (MRTs as listed Transfers (MRTs) below) contingent upon Eric Slagle checking they were charged correctly
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Municipal Relief seconded by Theresa Morse to approve Municipal Relief Transfers (MRTs as listed Transfers (MRTs) below) contingent upon Eric Slagle checking they were charged correctly. Motions ere made with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Municipal Relief seconded by Theresa Morse to approve Municipal Relief Transfers (MRTs as listed Transfers (MRTs) below) contingent upon Eric Slagle checking they were charged correctly. Motions ere made with all in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
5.2.1 Farmland of | [
Local Importance _jallow the Town administrator Eric Slagle to sign the Farmland of Local Importance
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to Local Importance _jallow the Town administrator Eric Slagle to sign the Farmland of Local Importance. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to Local Importance _jallow the Town administrator Eric Slagle to sign the Farmland of Local Importance. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to adjourn at 9:13 p. m to Executive Session for potential litigation (3): 1. Hoarding Case at Country Estates Fa Best Friends Vet Building 3. Honey Land Farms Appeal Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares and to adjourn rom executive session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to adjourn at 9:13 p. m to Executive Session for potential litigation (3): 1. Hoarding Case at Country Estates Fa Best Friends Vet Building 3. Honey Land Farms Appeal Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares and to adjourn rom executive session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
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