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March 28, 2023
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
2.4 Solar Canopy
Approve meeting minutes for 11/15/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 11/15/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 11/15/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Approve meeting minutes for 02/21/2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 02/21/2023. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 02/21/2023. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Allow Andrew Johnson to set up his farmer's store The Good Farm on the Town Common parking lot from May til October 2023 from 3PM to 6PM on Fridays
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to allow Andrew Johnson to set up his farmer's store The Good Farm on the Town Common parking lot from May til October 2023 from 3PM to 6PM on Fridays. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to allow Andrew Johnson to set up his farmer's store The Good Farm on the Town Common parking lot from May til October 2023 from 3PM to 6PM on Fridays. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Grant a One Day Special Liquor License to Townsend Congregational Church
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to grant a One Day Special Liquor License to Townsend Congregational Church. Beth Klein spoke. The license is requested to sell beer and wine on May 13" from 5PM-I1OPM for the fundraiser for the Church. A service was hired to sell beer and wine. The service is known to the Town, licensed, tip certified and own liability insurance. Conditions were read. The motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to grant a One Day Special Liquor License to Townsend Congregational Church. Beth Klein spoke. The license is requested to sell beer and wine on May 13" from 5PM-I1OPM for the fundraiser for the Church. A service was hired to sell beer and wine. The service is known to the Town, licensed, tip certified and own liability insurance. Conditions were read. The motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a non- binding Letter of Intent with Solect Energy to pursue the necessary agreement with Uniril to put the canopies on the police station and the...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a non- binding Letter of Intent with Solect Energy to pursue the necessary agreement with Uniril to put the canopies on the police station and the library with the intent to go forward at Fall Town meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a non- binding Letter of Intent with Solect Energy to pursue the necessary agreement with Uniril to put the canopies on the police station and the library with the intent to go forward at Fall Town meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Mary Lou Vest as a member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Mary Lou Vest as a member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Mary Lou Vest as a member of the Council on Aging with a term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Amy Perry as a member of the Playground Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Amy Perry as a member of the Playground Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Amy Perry as a member of the Playground Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Kirsten Biron as a member of the Playground Committee for a two-year term until June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Kirsten Biron as a member of the Playground Committee for a two-year term until June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Kirsten Biron as a member of the Playground Committee for a two-year term until June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Amy Harrington as a member of the Playground Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Amy Harrington as a member of the Playground Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Amy Harrington as a member of the Playground Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
4.3 Acceptance of picture donations tor the Annual Report
Appoint Everett Smith as Summer Water Intern to the Water Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Everett Smith as Summer Water Intern to the Water Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Everett Smith as Summer Water Intern to the Water Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Julia Holt as Summer Water Intern to the Water Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Julia Holt as Summer Water Intern to the Water Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Julia Holt as Summer Water Intern to the Water Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Mark Mullins as Water Tech D-1 to the Water Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Mark Mullins as Water Tech D-1 to the Water Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Mark Mullins as Water Tech D-1 to the Water Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Appoint Andrew Seamans as a Full-Time Firefighter- Paramedic to the Fire-EMS Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Andrew Seamans as a Full-Time Firefighter- Paramedic to the Fire-EMS Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Andrew Seamans as a Full-Time Firefighter- Paramedic to the Fire-EMS Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Renew the Junk Dealer License for MJS Metals through May I, 2024
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to renew the Junk Dealer License for MJS Metals through May I, 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to renew the Junk Dealer License for MJS Metals through May I, 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Accept the picture donations for the Annual Report 2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to accept the picture donations for the Annual Report 2022. It was noted that one picture was repeated. The motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to accept the picture donations for the Annual Report 2022. It was noted that one picture was repeated. The motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
4.5 Review and Approve Nashua Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council
Review and approve the Nashua Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council 2022 Report
Motion was made by Theresa and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and approve the Nashua Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council 2022 Report. Motion was made with all in favor unanimously.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and approve the Nashua Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council 2022 Report. Motion was made with all in favor unanimously..” (second: Kell)
Send the information as discussed to MART tor the dates and times of the bus routes to get a cost estimate
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to send the information as discussed to MART tor the dates and times of the bus routes to get a cost estimate. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to send the information as discussed to MART tor the dates and times of the bus routes to get a cost estimate. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Put the CPA question on the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the language provided including a 2% surcharge and exemptions | and 3
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Theresa Morse to put the CPA question on the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the language provided including a 2% surcharge and exemptions | and 3. Motion was made with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Theresa Morse to put the CPA question on the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the language provided including a 2% surcharge and exemptions | and 3. Motion was made with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Kell, second: Morse)
Remove the public comment section trom the Board of Selectmen meeting agenda
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to remove the public comment section trom the Board of Selectmen meeting agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to remove the public comment section trom the Board of Selectmen meeting agenda. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
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