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August 2, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2.2 Meeting with Ross Perry re: energy aggregation JAN
Approve the meeting minutes for 04/27/2022 with minor changes 07/13/202 to 2022 and change the submitted date to 08/02/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 04/27/2022 with minor changes 07/13/202 to 2022 and change the submitted date to 08/02/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 04/27/2022 with minor changes 07/13/202 to 2022 and change the submitted date to 08/02/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Install two poles on 237 North End Road as stated in the petition
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian that we install two poles on 237 North End Road as stated in the petition. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian that we install two poles on 237 North End Road as stated in the petition. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Have Ross Perry bring 2 quotes, one from Good Energy and Freedom Energy for Municipal Aggregation to the Town for review
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Ross Perry bring 2 quotes, one from Good Energy and Freedom Energy for Municipal Aggregation to the Town for review. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Ross Perry bring 2 quotes, one from Good Energy and Freedom Energy for Municipal Aggregation to the Town for review. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Select Good Energy as the Community Electricity Aggregation Consultant
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to select Good Energy as the Community Electricity Aggregation Consultant. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to select Good Energy as the Community Electricity Aggregation Consultant. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint election workers as stated in the agenda as listed for a term through August 14, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint election workers as stated in the agenda as listed for a term through August 14, 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 election workers as stated in the agenda as listed for a term through August 14, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Anne Rust as Substitute Van Driver for the Council on Aging
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Anne Rust as Substitute Van Driver for the Council on Aging. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Anne Rust as Substitute Van Driver for the Council on Aging. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.3 Gazebo - Architectural Services
Appoint Don Hayes as Finance Committee Representative of the Town Properties Committee for terms effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Don Hayes as Finance Committee Representative of the Town Properties Committee for terms effective July 1, 2022 to 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 Don Hayes as Finance Committee Representative of the Town Properties Committee for terms effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Direct R. Eric Slagle to work with the Police Chief to see if some type of Citation needs to be made for Public Urination
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to direct R. Eric Slagle to work with the Police Chief to see if some type of Citation needs to be made for Public Urination. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to direct R. Eric Slagle to work with the Police Chief to see if some type of Citation needs to be made for Public Urination. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by GL c268A §20c and the employee is Robert Therrien
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by GL c268A §20c and the employee is Robert Therrien. Motion was passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest in a Municipal Contract as required by GL c268A §20c and the employee is Robert Therrien. Motion was passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next meeting - August
Sign and date the September Primary Warrant
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to sign and date the September Primary Warrant. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to sign and date the September Primary Warrant. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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 with 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 with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Enter Executive Session and to adjourn from Executive Session: BE TAKEN: 1
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian SESSION - VOTES MAY | to enter Executive Session and to adjourn from Executive Session: BE TAKEN: 1. 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 $ GL c. 30(a), s. : taht To Sireaee ee the Chair so declares (Honey Land Farms ABCC). with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Recording of meeting found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P public body and the Chair | 80&list=PLOpCwUSpXeCa-inxdzKOjOMgEx3wCFBbES index= 11 so declares. (Honey Land Farms ABCC) Minutes submitted by Sabrina Moore on 01/03/2023. 6.1 Executive Session Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian SESSION - VOTES MAY | to enter Executive Session and to adjourn from Executive Session: BE TAKEN: 1. 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 $ GL c. 30(a), s. : taht To Sireaee ee the Chair so declares (Honey Land Farms ABCC). with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Recording of meeting found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P public body and the Chair | 80&list=PLOpCwUSpXeCa-inxdzKOjOMgEx3wCFBbES index= 11 so declares. (Honey Land Farms ABCC) Minutes submitted by Sabrina Moore on 01/03/2023. 6.1 Executive Session Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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