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November 1, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: Theresa A. Morse
Every vote, in order
Review and approve meeting minutes for 06/07/2022 upon changes made approved
Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and approve meeting minutes for 06/07/2022 upon changes made approved. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and approve meeting minutes for 06/07/2022 upon changes made approved. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Review and approve meeting minutes for 06/21/2022
Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and approve meeting minutes for 06/21/2022. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. Beth Faxon spoke remotely and anno
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and approve meeting minutes for 06/21/2022. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. Beth Faxon spoke remotely and anno.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
4.1 Approve and sign outside of a meeting all
Transfer the first two quarters of allocated money for FY22 to TCAM
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to transfer the first two quarters of allocated money for FY22 to TCAM. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to transfer the first two quarters of allocated money for FY22 to TCAM. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Appoint Joan Savoy to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 2 years, expiring October 31, 2024
Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Joan Savoy to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 2 years, expiring October 31, 2024. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Joan Savoy to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 2 years, expiring October 31, 2024. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Appoint Veronica Kell as the Select Board representative to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 6 months, expiring at the end of April 2023
Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Veronica Kell as the Select Board representative to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 6 months, expiring at the end of April 2023. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Veronica Kell as the Select Board representative to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a term of 6 months, expiring at the end of April 2023. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2023 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2023 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2023 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Accept the fee reduction as proposed by the Zoning Board of appeals
Motion was made Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to accept the fee reduction as proposed by the Zoning Board of appeals. Short Discussion as to reasoning of reduction and why approval is needed by the Board of Selectmen. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian not in favor
No: Kell, Sexton-DiranianThe minutes say “Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian not in favor, both voted no.” They were the only two members at the meeting, so the motion is shown as failed. We will ask the town to confirm. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to accept the fee reduction as proposed by the Zoning Board of appeals. Short Discussion as to reasoning of reduction and why approval is needed by the Board of Selectmen. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian not in favor.” (second: Kell)
For R. Eric Slagle to work with the Shared Streets team on procurement for the project
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell for R. Eric Slagle to work with the Shared Streets team on procurement for the project. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell for R. Eric Slagle to work with the Shared Streets team on procurement for the project. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Sign the Police Chief contract for FY24-26
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to sign the Police Chief contract for FY24-26. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. No
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to sign the Police Chief contract for FY24-26. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. No.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Post the vacancy for the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to post the vacancy for the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to post the vacancy for the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Agree to move forward with the Revize Contract for the new website
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to agree to move forward with the Revize Contract for the new website. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to agree to move forward with the Revize Contract for the new website. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
5.4 Next meeting - Tuesday, November
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
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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