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January 9, 2024
13 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
Approve the meeting minutes for 10/03/2023, 10/17/2023, 12/20/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes for 10/03/2023, 10/17/2023, 12/20/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote 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 meeting minutes for 10/03/2023, 10/17/2023, 12/20/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Joan Wotkowicz to the Cemetery and Parks Commission effective 1/9/24 with a term to expire 04/22/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Joan Wotkowicz to the Cemetery and Parks Commission effective 1/9/24 with a term to expire 04/22/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Joan Wotkowicz to the Cemetery and Parks Commission effective 1/9/24 with a term to expire 04/22/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Re-appoint Patriot RECC Board members Gary Shepherd, Michael Grimley, James Sartell effective 1/09/2024 with a term to expire 12/31/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re-appoint Patriot RECC Board members Gary Shepherd, Michael Grimley, James Sartell effective 1/09/2024 with a term to expire 12/31/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re-appoint Patriot RECC Board members Gary Shepherd, Michael Grimley, James Sartell effective 1/09/2024 with a term to expire 12/31/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.5 Discuss upcoming Guardian Projects - T
Meeting Room 1 - Adding Wi-Fi nodes and livestream connections to Great Hall/COA/Recreation - Equipment cabinets for Fire/Police - Evaluate in-house IT stipend position - Fiber WAN Project...
CAM move to Meeting Room 1 - Adding Wi-Fi nodes and livestream connections to Great Hall/COA/Recreation - Equipment cabinets for Fire/Police - Evaluate in-house IT stipend position - Fiber WAN Project progress report Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re-appoint Audit Committee members Theresa A. Morse, Don Hayes effective 1/9/2024, with a term to expire 12/31/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“CAM move to Meeting Room 1 - Adding Wi-Fi nodes and livestream connections to Great Hall/COA/Recreation - Equipment cabinets for Fire/Police - Evaluate in-house IT stipend position - Fiber WAN Project progress report Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re-appoint Audit Committee members Theresa A. Morse, Don Hayes effective 1/9/2024, with a term to expire 12/31/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Townsend Flag Policy as written
Motion was made by Theresa Ais Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Townsend Flag Policy as written. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Ais Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Townsend Flag Policy as written. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (second: Shank)
Approve the Townsend Medicare Policy as written
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Townsend Medicare Policy as written. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Townsend Medicare Policy as written. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Move forward with the makeup as presented
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to move forward with the makeup as presented. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to move forward with the makeup as presented. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
4.13 Discuss/Comment on Referral Notice
Approve the amendment dated 12/11/23 to the financing agreement DWP-22-26 dated 06/07/23
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the amendment dated 12/11/23 to the financing agreement DWP-22-26 dated 06/07/23. Roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the amendment dated 12/11/23 to the financing agreement DWP-22-26 dated 06/07/23. Roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Transfer funds to TCAM in the amount appropriated at Town Meeting
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer funds to TCAM in the amount appropriated at Town Meeting. Roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer funds to TCAM in the amount appropriated at Town Meeting. Roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Declare as surplus Arctic Air Commercial Reach-in Refrigerator, Weil- McLain Ultra series, Gas fired water boiler, series 3 with hot water holding tank circulators and controls, Jackson Avenger...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to declare as surplus Arctic Air Commercial Reach-in Refrigerator, Weil- McLain Ultra series, Gas fired water boiler, series 3 with hot water holding tank circulators and controls, Jackson Avenger Commercial Dishwasher Serial number 09H250143. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to declare as surplus Arctic Air Commercial Reach-in Refrigerator, Weil- McLain Ultra series, Gas fired water boiler, series 3 with hot water holding tank circulators and controls, Jackson Avenger Commercial Dishwasher Serial number 09H250143. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve a 2% COLA for non-union employees
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve a 2% COLA for non-union employees. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A Morse yes
Yes: Morse, Sexton-DiranianThe roll call lists Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Theresa A. Morse but not Joseph Z. Shank, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve a 2% COLA for non-union employees. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A Morse yes.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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 roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, 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 roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank at 9:10 pm. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank at 9:10 pm. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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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