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August 27, 2024
6 recorded votes, 1 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 of 08/16/2024 and 08/20/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 08/16/2024 and 08/20/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Motse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 08/16/2024 and 08/20/2024. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Motse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Town Administrator Nelson Mui to execute the engineering agreement with Weston and Sampson for the MVP Action Grant
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Town Administrator Nelson Mui to execute the engineering agreement with Weston and Sampson for the MVP Action Grant. 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 Town Administrator Nelson Mui to execute the engineering agreement with Weston and Sampson for the MVP Action Grant. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Sign the document as presented for Career Fire Fighters of Townsend, Local 4926
Motion was made by 'Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to sign the document as presented for Career Fire Fighters of Townsend, Local 4926. Theresa A. Morse agreed to have the signature stamp used on the document. 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 A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to sign the document as presented for Career Fire Fighters of Townsend, Local 4926. Theresa A. Morse agreed to have the signature stamp used on the document. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (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 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)
Enter at 7PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to enter at 7PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employce, staff 2|Page physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. RE: Supervisors Union grievance 6.2 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. RES: Deliberation regarding Supervisors Union grievance VU. ADJOURNMENT: member or individual. RE: Supervisors Union grievance 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 enter at 7PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employce, staff 2|Page physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. RE: Supervisors Union grievance 6.2 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. RES: Deliberation regarding Supervisors Union grievance VU. ADJOURNMENT: member or individual. RE: Supervisors Union grievance Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
6.2 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter
Enter at 7PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to enter at 7PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. RE: Deliberation regarding Supervisors Union grievance Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian ves, 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 enter at 7PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. RE: Deliberation regarding Supervisors Union grievance Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian ves, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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