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November 14, 2023
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3.3 Highway Department appointment and
Approve the meeting minutes of 08/29/23, 09/05/23, 09/19/23 and 09/26/23
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 08/29/23, 09/05/23, 09/19/23 and 09/26/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 08/29/23, 09/05/23, 09/19/23 and 09/26/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Re- appoint Susan Shuford as Alternate Registrar to the Board of Registrars effective 10/26/2023 for a 3-year term ending 03/31/2026
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re- appoint Susan Shuford as Alternate Registrar to the Board of Registrars effective 10/26/2023 for a 3-year term ending 03/31/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re- appoint Susan Shuford as Alternate Registrar to the Board of Registrars effective 10/26/2023 for a 3-year term ending 03/31/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Disclosures of the Townsend Historic District Commission members
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Disclosures of the Townsend Historic District Commission members. Short Discussion why the disclosures were needed and explanation that in this case it is about the Harbor Fire Station and as statutory abutters they had to file the disclosure. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Disclosures of the Townsend Historic District Commission members. Short Discussion why the disclosures were needed and explanation that in this case it is about the Harbor Fire Station and as statutory abutters they had to file the disclosure. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Jerid Adams effective 11/14/23 with start date of 11/27/23 as open truck driver/laborer position to the Highway Department
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Jerid Adams effective 11/14/23 with start date of 11/27/23 as open truck driver/laborer position to the Highway Department. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Jerid Adams effective 11/14/23 with start date of 11/27/23 as open truck driver/laborer position to the Highway Department. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2024 renewals for retail licenses (alcohol) contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2024 renewals for retail licenses (alcohol) contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2024 renewals for retail licenses (alcohol) contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.1 Town Administrator Updates and Reports
Approve the employment contract contract for Water Superintendent David Vigeant
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the employment contract contract for Water Superintendent David Vigeant. Short discussion since the position has been removed from the Union and the Board would like an employment contract with David Vigeant after review by Town Counsel. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the employment contract contract for Water Superintendent David Vigeant. Short discussion since the position has been removed from the Union and the Board would like an employment contract with David Vigeant after review by Town Counsel. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Amend the contract for the Treasurer/Collector under 1) Term a) to read January 3, 2022-January 2, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to amend the contract for the Treasurer/Collector under 1) Term a) to read January 3, 2022-January 2, 2025. The Board okayed the use of signature stamp. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to amend the contract for the Treasurer/Collector under 1) Term a) to read January 3, 2022-January 2, 2025. The Board okayed the use of signature stamp. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Review/Approve increase in Recreation Revolving Fund limit to $100,000
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to Review/Approve increase in Recreation Revolving Fund limit to $100,000. Short discussion and explanation why it was necessary, since the time the limit was set the programs and recreation department have gotten bigger and revenues and expenses have increased. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no None 1.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: Morse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to Review/Approve increase in Recreation Revolving Fund limit to $100,000. Short discussion and explanation why it was necessary, since the time the limit was set the programs and recreation department have gotten bigger and revenues and expenses have increased. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no None 1..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve a 50% discount on the fees for the Historic District Church project with the Townsend Historical Society
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve a 50% discount on the fees for the Historic District Church project with the Townsend Historical Society. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve a 50% discount on the fees for the Historic District Church project with the Townsend Historical Society. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the plow truck rates amendments as listed in the memorandum
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the plow truck rates amendments as listed in the memorandum. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the plow truck rates amendments as listed in the memorandum. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank 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 Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank 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 Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
By Theresa A. Morse seconded by Joseph Z. Shank. Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“by Theresa A. Morse seconded by Joseph Z. Shank. Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (second: Morse)
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