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November 15, 2022
20 recorded votes, 1 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 minutes for review and approve meeting minutes for 06/23/2022
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to meeting minutes for review and approve meeting minutes for 06/23/2022. Going forward a ~ . . - . 5 - 6/23/2022, 7/5/2022 Sabrina Moore is to delete empty pages out of the minute draft before review. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to meeting minutes for review and approve meeting minutes for 06/23/2022. Going forward a ~ . . - . 5 - 6/23/2022, 7/5/2022 Sabrina Moore is to delete empty pages out of the minute draft before review. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review and approve meeting minutes for 07/05/2022
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and approve meeting minutes for 07/05/2022. Short discussion as to 4/5 deleted in minutes, okayed by Board. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and approve meeting minutes for 07/05/2022. Short discussion as to 4/5 deleted in minutes, okayed by Board. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Tyler Carter as on-call firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Tyler Carter as on-call firefighter. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Tyler Carter as on-call firefighter. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Mark Vitale as fulltime firefighter/ paramedic
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton - Diranian to appoint Mark Vitale as fulltime firefighter/ paramedic. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton - Diranian to appoint Mark Vitale as fulltime firefighter/ paramedic. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Open and close the Special Town Meeting warrant
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to open and close the Special Town Meeting warrant. The Board reviewed the Warrant articles. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to open and close the Special Town Meeting warrant. The Board reviewed the Warrant articles. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Move Article 12 to the Annual Town meeting with the stipulation to take the funding from capital stabilization instead of free cash
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to move Article 12 to the Annual Town meeting with the stipulation to take the funding from capital stabilization instead of free cash. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to move Article 12 to the Annual Town meeting with the stipulation to take the funding from capital stabilization instead of free cash. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Remove Article 13 for funding to the Annual Town Meeting
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to remove Article 13 for funding to the Annual Town Meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to remove Article 13 for funding to the Annual Town Meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Move Article 19 to the Annual Town meeting
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to move Article 19 to the Annual Town meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to move Article 19 to the Annual Town meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.6 Discuss ABCC Seasonal Population Estimate form e Article
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Sign the warrant out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to sign the warrant out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to sign the warrant out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Make the change to the letter from "I" to "the Board of Selectmen" and submitting the final letter to Anna Whitten at the HCD
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to make the change to the letter from "I" to "the Board of Selectmen" and submitting the final letter to Anna Whitten at the HCD. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to make the change to the letter from "I" to "the Board of Selectmen" and submitting the final letter to Anna Whitten at the HCD. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
The estimated temporary increased resident 4|Page 4.7 Energy Committee postings - for new member, alternate members, and Energy Master Plan Committee members. 4.8 Discuss moving Parcel 29-2-0 into...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian that the estimated temporary increased resident 4|Page 4.7 Energy Committee postings - for new member, alternate members, and Energy Master Plan Committee members. 4.8 Discuss moving Parcel 29-2-0 into Land Court. 4.9 Review proposals from two companies for energy aggregation for Town buildings. population of Townsend as of July 10, 2023 will be zero. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian that the estimated temporary increased resident 4|Page 4.7 Energy Committee postings - for new member, alternate members, and Energy Master Plan Committee members. 4.8 Discuss moving Parcel 29-2-0 into Land Court. 4.9 Review proposals from two companies for energy aggregation for Town buildings. population of Townsend as of July 10, 2023 will be zero. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review the proposal of two companies for Energy Aggregation out of order (4.9)
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review the proposal of two companies for Energy Aggregation out of order (4.9). Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review the proposal of two companies for Energy Aggregation out of order (4.9). Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Add "being less than Unitil's G2 December | rate
Motion was edited by Veronica Kell and seconded by Theresa Morse to add "being less than Unitil's G2 December | rate". Motion was passed with all in favor.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was edited by Veronica Kell and seconded by Theresa Morse to add "being less than Unitil's G2 December | rate". Motion was passed with all in favor..” (second: Morse)
5.0 ARPA Projects
For Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle to sign the contract on behalf of the Board of Selectmen with Good Energy
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse for Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle to sign the contract on behalf of the Board of Selectmen with Good Energy. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse for Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle to sign the contract on behalf of the Board of Selectmen with Good Energy. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Take 4.x.10 out of order
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to take 4.x.10 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 take 4.x.10 out of order. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Combine the Land Use Coordinator and elements of Grand Administration to a 40 hour position and re- post it once the Union has given okay to do so
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to combine the Land Use Coordinator and elements of Grand Administration to a 40 hour position and re- post it once the Union has given okay to do so. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to combine the Land Use Coordinator and elements of Grand Administration to a 40 hour position and re- post it once the Union has given okay to do so. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Allow R. Eric Slagle to increase the rate of pay of the Interim Land Use Coordinator to the Land Use Coordinator rate
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to allow R. Eric Slagle to increase the rate of pay of the Interim Land Use Coordinator to the Land Use Coordinator rate. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to allow R. Eric Slagle to increase the rate of pay of the Interim Land Use Coordinator to the Land Use Coordinator rate. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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 was 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 was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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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