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April 4, 2023
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: Theresa A. Morse
Every vote, in order
4.8 Vote to set the election,
Approve meeting minutes for 03/07/2023 with the change
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 03/07/2023 with the change. Change: On page 2 towards the top affordable housing trust is NOT part of the e-code of the Town. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 03/07/2023 with the change. Change: On page 2 towards the top affordable housing trust is NOT part of the e-code of the Town. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the meeting minutes for 03/11/2023
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 03/11/2023. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 03/11/2023. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept Petition for Diranian to accept the petition for the acceptance of Harbor Trace Acceptance of Cooperage Way and | Road and Cooperage Way as Town Roads
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- 4.1 Vote to Accept Petition for Diranian to accept the petition for the acceptance of Harbor Trace Acceptance of Cooperage Way and | Road and Cooperage Way as Town Roads. Motion was passed with Harbor Trace Road Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. The Board no
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- 4.1 Vote to Accept Petition for Diranian to accept the petition for the acceptance of Harbor Trace Acceptance of Cooperage Way and | Road and Cooperage Way as Town Roads. Motion was passed with Harbor Trace Road Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. The Board no.” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept the STM as written provided no other articles are coming in for finalizing on April 7
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the STM as written provided no other articles are coming in for finalizing on April 7". Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the STM as written provided no other articles are coming in for finalizing on April 7". Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Delete Article 8 from the warrant to transfer funds from Stabilization
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to delete Article 8 from the warrant to transfer funds from Stabilization. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to delete Article 8 from the warrant to transfer funds from Stabilization. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.6 Discuss RFPs for Town Buildings e = Article
Move the location of the access easement for 177 Main Street as per plan and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any necessary documents
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to move the location of the access easement for 177 Main Street as per plan and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any necessary documents. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to move the location of the access easement for 177 Main Street as per plan and authorize the Town Administrator to sign any necessary documents. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve a bond sale of $2,345.000.00
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve a bond sale of $2,345.000.00. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve a bond sale of $2,345.000.00. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Go forward with the RFP for the rehab Page | 4 4.7 Discuss Melanson Contract for FY24 4.8 Vote to set the election 4.9 Review and Approve the Library job description. of the Hart Free Library
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to go forward with the RFP for the rehab Page | 4 4.7 Discuss Melanson Contract for FY24 4.8 Vote to set the election 4.9 Review and Approve the Library job description. of the Hart Free Library. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to go forward with the RFP for the rehab Page | 4 4.7 Discuss Melanson Contract for FY24 4.8 Vote to set the election 4.9 Review and Approve the Library job description. of the Hart Free Library. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.8 Vote to set the election
Accept the RFP for the old Harbor Fire Station contingent upon the lease being resolved with DCR
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the RFP for the old Harbor Fire Station contingent upon the lease being resolved with DCR. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the RFP for the old Harbor Fire Station contingent upon the lease being resolved with DCR. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
For posting for the Old Central Fire Station with a clause on parking
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for posting for the Old Central Fire Station with a clause on parking. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. Melanson is now Marcum.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for posting for the Old Central Fire Station with a clause on parking. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. Melanson is now Marcum..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Marcum for FY24
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Marcum for FY24. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Marcum for FY24. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Set the election to Monday April 24
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to set the election to Monday April 24". Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian-in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to set the election to Monday April 24". Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian-in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Increase lines 234 and 236 by 5% of what it was last year
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to increase lines 234 and 236 by 5% of what it was last year. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to increase lines 234 and 236 by 5% of what it was last year. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Remove line 578 the other stipend from the budget for Cemetery and Parks
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to remove line 578 the other stipend from the budget for Cemetery and Parks. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to remove line 578 the other stipend from the budget for Cemetery and Parks. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Make the increase for line 700 to a 4% increase to be consistent with the other salaries for staff
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to make the increase for line 700 to a 4% increase to be consistent with the other salaries for staff. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to make the increase for line 700 to a 4% increase to be consistent with the other salaries for staff. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
For the Town Administrator to be authorized to enter a contract for dam inspection of $5,150.00 or less
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for the Town Administrator to be authorized to enter a contract for dam inspection of $5,150.00 or less. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for the Town Administrator to be authorized to enter a contract for dam inspection of $5,150.00 or less. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a non-binding agreement with Seagraves for the Fire Truck as part of the Capital Plan to be voted at the Annual Town Meeting
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a non-binding agreement with Seagraves for the Fire Truck as part of the Capital Plan to be voted at the Annual Town Meeting. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a non-binding agreement with Seagraves for the Fire Truck as part of the Capital Plan to be voted at the Annual Town Meeting. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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