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July 11, 2023
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2.1 Discussion of
Approve meeting minutes of 05/16/2023 with the change to be made in 4.8 from it was made clear and replace it with unclear
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes of 05/16/2023 with the change to be made in 4.8 from it was made clear and replace it with unclear. Short Discussion about 4.1 Assignment of Liaisons and Bylaws, the Board agreed to keep the wording in the minutes. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes of 05/16/2023 with the change to be made in 4.8 from it was made clear and replace it with unclear. Short Discussion about 4.1 Assignment of Liaisons and Bylaws, the Board agreed to keep the wording in the minutes. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Matthew Matos as Conservation Agent effective July 3, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Matthew Matos as Conservation Agent effective July 3, 2023. Matthew moved up into the position. New drug screen was not required as it was a promotion. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Matthew Matos as Conservation Agent effective July 3, 2023. Matthew moved up into the position. New drug screen was not required as it was a promotion. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Re- appoint Kimberly King as a member of the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee for a term to expire 06/30/2026
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re- appoint Kimberly King as a member of the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee for a term to expire 06/30/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re- appoint Kimberly King as a member of the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee for a term to expire 06/30/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Robert McManus as per diem Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective July 3, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Robert McManus as per diem Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective July 3, 2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Robert McManus as per diem Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective July 3, 2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the written disclosure of relevant facts concerning a financial interest for appointed Municipal employees under Paragraph 19(b)(1) received for Maryjane Churchill and Jerrilyn Bozicas
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the written disclosure of relevant facts concerning a financial interest for appointed Municipal employees under Paragraph 19(b)(1) received for Maryjane Churchill and Jerrilyn Bozicas. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the written disclosure of relevant facts concerning a financial interest for appointed Municipal employees under Paragraph 19(b)(1) received for Maryjane Churchill and Jerrilyn Bozicas. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.5 Mandatory Comment letter - Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Draft
Approve Surplus Request IT Equipment Town Hall as dated 06/23/23
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve Surplus Request IT Equipment Town Hall as dated 06/23/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve Surplus Request IT Equipment Town Hall as dated 06/23/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve Surplus Request IT Equipment Library as dated 06/28/23
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve Surplus Request IT Equipment Library as dated 06/28/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve Surplus Request IT Equipment Library as dated 06/28/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $650.00 to the Town Clerk wages Operational Staff from Town Clerk Professional Services
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $650.00 to the Town Clerk wages Operational Staff from Town Clerk Professional Services. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $650.00 to the Town Clerk wages Operational Staff from Town Clerk Professional Services. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $5000.00 to Police Expenses - Vehicular supplies (gas) from Facilities Energy
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $5000.00 to Police Expenses - Vehicular supplies (gas) from Facilities Energy. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $5000.00 to Police Expenses - Vehicular supplies (gas) from Facilities Energy. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $5000.00 to Police Wages/Training from Facilities Energy
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $5000.00 to Police Wages/Training from Facilities Energy. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $5000.00 to Police Wages/Training from Facilities Energy. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $40,000.00 to Fire Communications from Wages Per Diem
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $40,000.00 to Fire Communications from Wages Per Diem. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $40,000.00 to Fire Communications from Wages Per Diem. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $42,000.00 to the MIS Professional Services from Veterans - Other Services
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $42,000.00 to the MIS Professional Services from Veterans - Other Services. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $42,000.00 to the MIS Professional Services from Veterans - Other Services. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $20,000.00 to MIS Professional Services from Fire - Wages Per Diem
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $20,000.00 to MIS Professional Services from Fire - Wages Per Diem. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $20,000.00 to MIS Professional Services from Fire - Wages Per Diem. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $15,000.00 to MIS Professional services from Unemployment Compensation
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $15,000.00 to MIS Professional services from Unemployment Compensation. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $15,000.00 to MIS Professional services from Unemployment Compensation. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $1,403.24 to Injured on Duty Claims from TEMA Travel Mileage
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $1,403.24 to Injured on Duty Claims from TEMA Travel Mileage. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $1,403.24 to Injured on Duty Claims from TEMA Travel Mileage. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $7,000.00 to Highway Snow & Ice Equip
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $7,000.00 to Highway Snow & Ice Equip. Rental from Land Use Wages LUC. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $7,000.00 to Highway Snow & Ice Equip. Rental from Land Use Wages LUC. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $45,000.00 Fire Energy from Wages Per Diem
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $45,000.00 Fire Energy from Wages Per Diem. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the request for transfer of appropriation of $45,000.00 Fire Energy from Wages Per Diem. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the requests for transfer of appropriation of $3,000.00 to the BOS - Other Charges from BOS Wages - Wage Settlement
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the requests for transfer of appropriation of $3,000.00 to the BOS - Other Charges from BOS Wages - Wage Settlement. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the requests for transfer of appropriation of $3,000.00 to the BOS - Other Charges from BOS Wages - Wage Settlement. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.1 Town Administrator Updates and Reports e Article
Have the Town Administrator sign the votes for the Police Union contract
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to have the Town Administrator sign the votes for the Police Union contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to have the Town Administrator sign the votes for the Police Union contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept to have the Town Administrator sign an MOA for the Water portion
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept to have the Town Administrator sign an MOA for the Water portion. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept to have the Town Administrator sign an MOA for the Water portion. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Townsend Police Department Policies and Procedures Policy No. 4.30 effective date 7/12/23
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Townsend Police Department Policies and Procedures Policy No. 4.30 effective date 7/12/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Townsend Police Department Policies and Procedures Policy No. 4.30 effective date 7/12/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shanks yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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