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September 10, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve meeting minutes for 08/27/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes for 08/27/2024. Motion was passed with 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 meeting minutes for 08/27/2024. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Designate Theresa A. Morse to sign the bid for the Community Electricity Aggregation plan if it meets the perimeters discussed in Board meeting on 09/23/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to designate Theresa A. Morse to sign the bid for the Community Electricity Aggregation plan if it meets the perimeters discussed in Board meeting on 09/23/2024. Motion was passed with 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 designate Theresa A. Morse to sign the bid for the Community Electricity Aggregation plan if it meets the perimeters discussed in Board meeting on 09/23/2024. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.4 Clarification of Special Town Meeting approval regarding
Appoint Nelson Mui as the Town's Procurement Officer, Hearings Officer and designee for handling Grievances and signatory for road opening permits
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to appoint Nelson Mui as the Town's Procurement Officer, Hearings Officer and designee for handling Grievances and signatory for road opening permits. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes, Vheresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to appoint Nelson Mui as the Town's Procurement Officer, Hearings Officer and designee for handling Grievances and signatory for road opening permits. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes, Vheresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
Appoint MaryJane Churchville to Historic District Commission effective 08/20/2024 until 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint MaryJane Churchville to Historic District Commission effective 08/20/2024 until 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with 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 appoint MaryJane Churchville to Historic District Commission effective 08/20/2024 until 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Consultant Contract with Ross Perry dated 9.10.2024 and to amend Paragraph 3 A Compensation to include the Consultant will submit itemized invoices monthly
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to approve the Consultant Contract with Ross Perry dated 9.10.2024 and to amend Paragraph 3 A Compensation to include the Consultant will submit itemized invoices monthly. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to approve the Consultant Contract with Ross Perry dated 9.10.2024 and to amend Paragraph 3 A Compensation to include the Consultant will submit itemized invoices monthly. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
Sign the contract out of session after amendment
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to sign the contract out of session after amendment. Motion was passed with 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 sign the contract out of session after amendment. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Leave at the discretion of the ZBA
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to leave at the discretion of the ZBA. Motion was passed with 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 leave at the discretion of the ZBA. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
2.2 Elected Boards
Set the Special Election for the vacant Board of Selectmen seat for 11/16/2024 from Yam-5pm
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to set the Special Election for the vacant Board of Selectmen seat for 11/16/2024 from Yam-5pm. Motion was passed with 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 set the Special Election for the vacant Board of Selectmen seat for 11/16/2024 from Yam-5pm. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept substantive changes by the State Legislature to the Town Charter, including certain substantive changes thereto recommended by Town Counsel, all as now incorporated in the draft of House...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept substantive changes by the State Legislature to the Town Charter, including certain substantive changes thereto recommended by Town Counsel, all as now incorporated in the draft of House No. 3728 as sent to the Town on September 4, 2024. Motion was passed with 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 accept substantive changes by the State Legislature to the Town Charter, including certain substantive changes thereto recommended by Town Counsel, all as now incorporated in the draft of House No. 3728 as sent to the Town on September 4, 2024. Motion was passed with Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.4 Next meeting
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 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 Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by 'Uheresa Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes. Joseph Z. Shank yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by 'Uheresa Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes. Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (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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