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April 16, 2024
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3.1 Re-appoint Town Properties Committee members Board of Selectmen meeting called to order at
Approve the meeting minutes of 03/06/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 03/06/2024. Motion was passed with 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 meeting minutes of 03/06/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Authorize the posting for the Agricultural Commission
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to authorize the posting for the Agricultural Commission. Motion was passed with 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 authorize the posting for the Agricultural Commission. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the One Day Special Liquor License for TAYSA with added conditions
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the One Day Special Liquor License for TAYSA with added conditions. 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 One Day Special Liquor License for TAYSA with added conditions. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Re-appoint Town Properties Committee members Laura Shifrin, Donald Hayes, Kevin Smith, William Martin, Julie Byars, Vicki Tidman effective 04/01/2024 for a term to expire 6/30/2025
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re-appoint Town Properties Committee members Laura Shifrin, Donald Hayes, Kevin Smith, William Martin, Julie Byars, Vicki Tidman effective 04/01/2024 for a term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was passed with 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 Town Properties Committee members Laura Shifrin, Donald Hayes, Kevin Smith, William Martin, Julie Byars, Vicki Tidman effective 04/01/2024 for a term to expire 6/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Have the second election on June 11th, 2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to have the second election on June 11th, 2024. Motion was passed with 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 have the second election on June 11th, 2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Exempt the local election to exempt from the vote by mail requirements
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to exempt the local election to exempt from the vote by mail requirements. Short Discussion as to why this is necessary, due to cost savings for this one specific election as it was not budgeted in for the Town Clerks budget. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: Morse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to exempt the local election to exempt from the vote by mail requirements. Short Discussion as to why this is necessary, due to cost savings for this one specific election as it was not budgeted in for the Town Clerks budget. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the personnel policies amendment RE Fractional Employees
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the personnel policies amendment RE Fractional Employees. Motion was passed with 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 personnel policies amendment RE Fractional Employees. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the letter to be sent out
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the letter to be sent out. Motion was passed with 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 letter to be sent out. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Allow the Greenville Road Zoning Warrant Article
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to allow the Greenville Road Zoning Warrant Article. Motion was passed with 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 allow the Greenville Road Zoning Warrant Article. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Close the Special Town Meeting warrant and to accept the articles as presented
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph 7. Shank to close the Special Town Meeting warrant and to accept the articles as presented. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, 'Uheresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph 7. Shank to close the Special Town Meeting warrant and to accept the articles as presented. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, 'Uheresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse)
Approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles as discussed
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles as discussed. All subject to review by Town Counsel. Motion was passed with 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 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles as discussed. All subject to review by Town Counsel. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Authorize the signing of the forestry contract as presented
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to authorize the signing of the forestry contract as presented. Motion was passed with 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 authorize the signing of the forestry contract as presented. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.12 Mandatory Referral - Planning Board -
Approve the Resolution of Adoption, National Fitness Campaign
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Resolution of Adoption, National Fitness Campaign. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, J oseph 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 Resolution of Adoption, National Fitness Campaign. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, J oseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve a contract with NILP Northeast Independent Living Program for $51,195.08 and authorized Eric Slagle to sign it
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve a contract with NILP Northeast Independent Living Program for $51,195.08 and authorized Eric Slagle to sign it. Motion was passed with 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 a contract with NILP Northeast Independent Living Program for $51,195.08 and authorized Eric Slagle to sign it. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the surplus of the Highway Department Paystar Plow Truck
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the surplus of the Highway Department Paystar Plow Truck. Motion was passed with 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 surplus of the Highway Department Paystar Plow Truck. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the overtime balance for the Highway Superintendent
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the overtime balance for the Highway Superintendent. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian ves, Joseph 7. Shank yes, 'Theresa A. Morse ves.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the overtime balance for the Highway Superintendent. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian ves, Joseph 7. Shank yes, 'Theresa A. Morse ves..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the agreement for Greenville Road Landfill with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc
Motion was made by 'Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the agreement for Greenville Road Landfill with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. Motion was passed with 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 A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the agreement for Greenville Road Landfill with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (second: Shank)
Approve the surplus request of the Facilities Department
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the surplus request of the Facilities Department. Motion was passed with 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 Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the surplus request of the Facilities Department. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Shank to reallocate 11K from ARPA line for Storm Water into the ARPA line for Harbor Sidewalk
Motion to made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to reallocate 11K from ARPA line for Storm Water into the ARPA line for Harbor Sidewalk. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa \. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to reallocate 11K from ARPA line for Storm Water into the ARPA line for Harbor Sidewalk. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa \. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the 2™ amendment to the Constable Policy RE: Fee waiver
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the 2™ amendment to the Constable Policy RE: Fee waiver. Motion was passed with 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 2™ amendment to the Constable Policy RE: Fee waiver. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, 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 and 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 Joseph Z. Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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