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February 6, 2024
14 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
5.3 Legal Notice for
Approve the meeting minutes of 01/09/2024, 01/23/2024, 01/24/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 01/09/2024, 01/23/2024, 01/24/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank 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 meeting minutes of 01/09/2024, 01/23/2024, 01/24/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Tyler Anthony 2|Page 3.1 Appoint Tyler Anthony LaMarch as Recycle Center Attendant to the Recycling Center effective 02/06/2024 with start date 02/17/24. 3.2 Appoint James W. Kirk...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Tyler Anthony 2|Page 3.1 Appoint Tyler Anthony LaMarch as Recycle Center Attendant to the Recycling Center effective 02/06/2024 with start date 02/17/24. 3.2 Appoint James W. Kirk Assistant Fire Chief to the Townsend Fire - EMS Department for a term effective 02/06/2024 to 06/30/2024. 3.3 Appoint William Martin as a General Member at Large to the Townsend Properties Committee for a term effective 02/06/2024 until 06/30/2024. IV. MEETING BUSINESS: 4.1 Approve/Adopt Remote Participation Policy - 2nd Reading. 4.2 1st reading of amended Memorial Hall Policy. 4.3 1st reading of amendment to the Meeting Decorum Policy (cell phone use during meetings). 4.4 Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant. LaMarch as Recycle Center Attendant to the Recycling Center effective 02/06/2024 with start date 02/17/24. Motion was passed with roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Tyler Anthony 2|Page 3.1 Appoint Tyler Anthony LaMarch as Recycle Center Attendant to the Recycling Center effective 02/06/2024 with start date 02/17/24. 3.2 Appoint James W. Kirk Assistant Fire Chief to the Townsend Fire - EMS Department for a term effective 02/06/2024 to 06/30/2024. 3.3 Appoint William Martin as a General Member at Large to the Townsend Properties Committee for a term effective 02/06/2024 until 06/30/2024. IV. MEETING BUSINESS: 4.1 Approve/Adopt Remote Participation Policy - 2nd Reading. 4.2 1st reading of amended Memorial Hall Policy. 4.3 1st reading of amendment to the Meeting Decorum Policy (cell phone use during meetings). 4.4 Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant. LaMarch as Recycle Center Attendant to the Recycling Center effective 02/06/2024 with start date 02/17/24. Motion was passed with roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.1 Approve/Adopt Remote Participation Policy -
Appoint James W. Kirk Assistant Fire Chief to the Townsend Fire - EMS Department for a term effective 02/06/2024 to 06/30/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint James W. Kirk Assistant Fire Chief to the Townsend Fire - EMS Department for a term effective 02/06/2024 to 06/30/2024. 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 James W. Kirk Assistant Fire Chief to the Townsend Fire - EMS Department for a term effective 02/06/2024 to 06/30/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint William Martin as a General Member at Large to the Townsend Properties Committee for a term effective 02/06/2024 until 06/30/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint William Martin as a General Member at Large to the Townsend Properties Committee for a term effective 02/06/2024 until 06/30/2024. 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 William Martin as a General Member at Large to the Townsend Properties Committee for a term effective 02/06/2024 until 06/30/2024. 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 Remote Participation Policy to replace policy number 2012-01
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Remote Participation Policy to replace policy number 2012-01. 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 Remote Participation Policy to replace policy number 2012-01. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Waive the reading of the whole policy
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to waive the reading of the whole policy. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to waive the reading of the whole policy. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and close it by March 1, 2024. 3|Page 4.5 Discuss/Vote Special Town Meeting re: Override. 4.6 Discuss/Vote on 182 Warren Rd. 4.7 Discuss Webmaster search. 4.8...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and close it by March 1, 2024. 3|Page 4.5 Discuss/Vote Special Town Meeting re: Override. 4.6 Discuss/Vote on 182 Warren Rd. 4.7 Discuss Webmaster search. 4.8 Finalization of Incident Response Team makeup effective 02/06/2024. 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 open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and close it by March 1, 2024. 3|Page 4.5 Discuss/Vote Special Town Meeting re: Override. 4.6 Discuss/Vote on 182 Warren Rd. 4.7 Discuss Webmaster search. 4.8 Finalization of Incident Response Team makeup effective 02/06/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Hold a Special Town Meeting on March 19, 2024 at 7PM
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to hold a Special Town Meeting on March 19, 2024 at 7PM. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa Morse yes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to hold a Special Town Meeting on March 19, 2024 at 7PM. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa Morse yes.” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Finalize the Incident Response Team makeup as follows: 1
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to finalize the Incident Response Team makeup as follows: 1. Selectboard Member Chaz Sexton-Diranian Finance Committee Member Don Hayes Treasurer/Collector Member Melissa Dunnet TCAM Member David Funaiole Town Administrator Eric Slagle Town Counsel Adam Costa Chief Fire Gary Shepherd Chief Police Member(s) James Sartell 9. Town Clerk Member. Kathy Spofford Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa Morse yes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to finalize the Incident Response Team makeup as follows: 1. Selectboard Member Chaz Sexton-Diranian Finance Committee Member Don Hayes Treasurer/Collector Member Melissa Dunnet TCAM Member David Funaiole Town Administrator Eric Slagle Town Counsel Adam Costa Chief Fire Gary Shepherd Chief Police Member(s) James Sartell 9. Town Clerk Member. Kathy Spofford Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa Morse yes.” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Reallocate $9,886 from ARPA 14 ($985 - Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout), ARPA 15 ($1,516 - Other COVID Related Expenses), and ARPA 04 ($7,385 - Online Permitting) to cover overage in ARPA 10 (Water...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to reallocate $9,886 from ARPA 14 ($985 - Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout), ARPA 15 ($1,516 - Other COVID Related Expenses), and ARPA 04 ($7,385 - Online Permitting) to cover overage in ARPA 10 (Water Treatment Plant Engineering). 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 reallocate $9,886 from ARPA 14 ($985 - Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout), ARPA 15 ($1,516 - Other COVID Related Expenses), and ARPA 04 ($7,385 - Online Permitting) to cover overage in ARPA 10 (Water Treatment Plant Engineering). Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Reallocate $29 from ARPA 14 (Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout) to cover overage in ARPA 22 (Gazebo Improvement)
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to reallocate $29 from ARPA 14 (Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout) to cover overage in ARPA 22 (Gazebo Improvement). 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 reallocate $29 from ARPA 14 (Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout) to cover overage in ARPA 22 (Gazebo Improvement). Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Reallocate $3,284 from ARPA 15 (Other COVID Related Expenses) to cover overage in ARPA 18 (Public Safety Expenses). )
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to reallocate $3,284 from ARPA 15 (Other COVID Related Expenses) to cover overage in ARPA 18 (Public Safety Expenses). ). 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 reallocate $3,284 from ARPA 15 (Other COVID Related Expenses) to cover overage in ARPA 18 (Public Safety Expenses). ). Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Reallocate $49,856 from ARPA 04 ($33,348 - Online Permitting), ARPA 12 ($15,838 - Stormwater Management), and ARPA 19 ($670 - Cleaning and Disinfection) to fund approved increase in ARPA 09...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to reallocate $49,856 from ARPA 04 ($33,348 - Online Permitting), ARPA 12 ($15,838 - Stormwater Management), and ARPA 19 ($670 - Cleaning and Disinfection) to fund approved increase in ARPA 09 (Broadband and WIFI). 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 reallocate $49,856 from ARPA 04 ($33,348 - Online Permitting), ARPA 12 ($15,838 - Stormwater Management), and ARPA 19 ($670 - Cleaning and Disinfection) to fund approved increase in ARPA 09 (Broadband and WIFI). Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.4 Next Meeting Thursday
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, Joseph Z. Shank 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 roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank and Theresa A. Morse yes.” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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