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June 17, 2025
28 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Shifrin, Veronica Kell, Valerie Goodrich
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Charles Paul Serene to the Board of Health
Motion: Clerk Valetie Goodrich moved to appoint Charles Paul Serene to the Board of Health. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valetie Goodrich moved to appoint Charles Paul Serene to the Board of Health. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
And Veronica Kell
Valerie Goodrich moved and Veronica Kell seconded to adjourn the joint meeting of the Selectboard with the Board of Health at 6:08PM. Roll call vote Veronica Kell yes, Valerie Goodrich yes, Laura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved and Veronica Kell seconded to adjourn the joint meeting of the Selectboard with the Board of Health at 6:08PM. Roll call vote Veronica Kell yes, Valerie Goodrich yes, Laura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve Jessica Funaiole's request for exemption as a special municipal employee with a financial interest as a Board of Water Commissioner
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve Jessica Funaiole's request for exemption as a special municipal employee with a financial interest as a Board of Water Commissioner. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Failed (2-1): Member Veronica Kell - No, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - No Ill.
Yes: GoodrichNo: Kell, Shifrin
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve Jessica Funaiole's request for exemption as a special municipal employee with a financial interest as a Board of Water Commissioner. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Failed (2-1): Member Veronica Kell - No, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - No Ill..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.1 Appoint Anna Bowen as Summer Intern to the Water Department with effective/start date
Appoint Anna Bowen as summer intern to the Water Department with effective start date July 7, 2025
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Anna Bowen as summer intern to the Water Department with effective start date July 7, 2025. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Anna Bowen as summer intern to the Water Department with effective start date July 7, 2025. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Appoint a Selectboard representative as alternate to MJTC and MPO effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint a Selectboard representative as alternate to MJTC and MPO effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint a Selectboard representative as alternate to MJTC and MPO effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.5 Appoint Selectboard member as MRPC alternate effective
Appoint a Selectboard representative as MRPC alternate effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint a Selectboard representative as MRPC alternate effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint a Selectboard representative as MRPC alternate effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.6 Appoint Darlene Sodano as Associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) effective
Appoint Darlene Sodano as Associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Darlene Sodano as Associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valetie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Darlene Sodano as Associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) effective July 1, 2025 with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valetie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.8 Re-appoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer to the Police Department effective
Reappoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.9 Appoint Harrison Mayotte as Parking Clerk to the Police Department effective
Appoint Harrison Mayotte as Parking Clerk to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Harrison Mayotte as Parking Clerk to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Harrison Mayotte as Parking Clerk to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Reappoint Lieutenant Christopher Peach, Sergeant George Reidy, Sergeant David Phillips, and Sergeant Jeffrey Giles as agents of the Licensing Authority to the Police Department effective July 1,...
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Lieutenant Christopher Peach, Sergeant George Reidy, Sergeant David Phillips, and Sergeant Jeffrey Giles as agents of the Licensing Authority to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Lieutenant Christopher Peach, Sergeant George Reidy, Sergeant David Phillips, and Sergeant Jeffrey Giles as agents of the Licensing Authority to the Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Reappoint James P. Sartell as the Chief of Police, Keeper of the Lock-up and agent for the Licensing Authority effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint James P. Sartell as the Chief of Police, Keeper of the Lock-up and agent for the Licensing Authority effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint James P. Sartell as the Chief of Police, Keeper of the Lock-up and agent for the Licensing Authority effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.12 Re-appoint Full Time Officers of the Townsend Police Department effective
Reappoint the full-time officers of the Townsend Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as follows: James Sartell - Chief of Police, Christopher Peach - Lieutenant, George...
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint the full-time officers of the Townsend Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as follows: James Sartell - Chief of Police, Christopher Peach - Lieutenant, George Reidy - Sergeant, David Phillips - Sergeant, Jeffrey Giles - Sergeant, Mark Francis - Officer, Michael Marchand - Officer, Christopher Low - Officer, Eric Modica - Officer, Christopher Tucker - Officer, Dylan Silvestri - Officer, Alex Stellato - Officer, Daniel Marshall - Officer, and Andrew Romano - Officer. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint the full-time officers of the Townsend Police Department effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as follows: James Sartell - Chief of Police, Christopher Peach - Lieutenant, George Reidy - Sergeant, David Phillips - Sergeant, Jeffrey Giles - Sergeant, Mark Francis - Officer, Michael Marchand - Officer, Christopher Low - Officer, Eric Modica - Officer, Christopher Tucker - Officer, Dylan Silvestri - Officer, Alex Stellato - Officer, Daniel Marshall - Officer, and Andrew Romano - Officer. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.13 Appoint
Appoint Laura Shifrin as an at-large member of the Town Properties Committee
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Laura Shifrin as an at-large member of the Town Properties Committee. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Laura Shifrin as an at-large member of the Town Properties Committee. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.14 Appoint seasonal Summer Recreation
Appoint seasonal Summer Recreation 2025 program staff to the Recreation Department with effective start date June 17, 2025 as listed: - Cameron Moore (new hire) as Summer Rec Counselor ,- Jack...
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint seasonal Summer Recreation 2025 program staff to the Recreation Department with effective start date June 17, 2025 as listed: - Cameron Moore (new hire) as Summer Rec Counselor ,- Jack Murphy, Shannon Kelly, Asher Shine, Greta Helfter, Brady Sheldon, Heidi Thalheimer, David Rauhala, Ava LeDuc, Alana Rizzuti (rehires) - Wyatt Gallant as Lead Sports & Activities Counselor (rehire) - Kimberly Kasparian, Evan Shine as Jr. Operations Assistant (supervisory position and rehires) . Second: Member Veronica Keil Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint seasonal Summer Recreation 2025 program staff to the Recreation Department with effective start date June 17, 2025 as listed: - Cameron Moore (new hire) as Summer Rec Counselor ,- Jack Murphy, Shannon Kelly, Asher Shine, Greta Helfter, Brady Sheldon, Heidi Thalheimer, David Rauhala, Ava LeDuc, Alana Rizzuti (rehires) - Wyatt Gallant as Lead Sports & Activities Counselor (rehire) - Kimberly Kasparian, Evan Shine as Jr. Operations Assistant (supervisory position and rehires) . Second: Member Veronica Keil Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.15 Re-appoint Fire Department Staff effective
Reappoint Fire Department staff effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as follows: Fulltime Personnel Shepherd Gary Kirk James Grimley Michael Petrucci Ronald Milewski Cameron Hall Thomas...
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Fire Department staff effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as follows: Fulltime Personnel Shepherd Gary Kirk James Grimley Michael Petrucci Ronald Milewski Cameron Hall Thomas Cormier Jeffrey Galeota Greg Barbati Hannah Regan Christopher On-Call / Per diem Personnel Appel Shayna Borneman Jason Brassard Drew Briguglio Sam Carlson Richard Carter Nicole Carter Tyler Cormier Jeffrey Desjardins Trevor Elliott William Fellows Eric Galeota Greg Galeota Sam Girard Randy Goodwin Wanda Harkins Brian Hayes Robert King Brett Klein Kris Langton David Landry Clay Lenox Joseph Marbardy Mitch Chief Assistant Chief / EMT - A Operations Captain / EMT-B Operations Captain / EMT-P Operations Lieutenant / EMT-P F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic F F/EMT-B FF/EMT-B FF/EMT-A Chaplin F F/ EMT-B F F / Paramedic Firefighter Lieutenant Child Passenger Safety Technician F F/ EMT-B Deputy Emergency Management Director Firefighter Emergency Management Director Photographer / Social Media Manager Lieutenant / EMT-B F F/ EMT-B Firefighter Firefighter F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic Deputy Chief Lieutenant / EMT-B Firefighter F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time On-Call On-Call Per diem On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call Per diem Per diem On-Call On-Call On-Call Per diem Per diem Per diem Marchand Michael Firefighter On-Call Mayer Brian FP / EMT-B On-Call Meadows Michac! Firefighter On-Call Micu Andrew Firefighter On-Call Modica Eric F F / Paramedic On-Call Moore Jonathan Lieutenant / EMT-B On-Call Mongelli Steven Firefighter On-Call Niemiera Benjamin FF / Paramedic On-Call Pena Kevin Lieutenant / EMT-B On-Call Rivello Jacob Firefighter On-Call Seamans Andrew FF / Paramedic Per dicm Shepherd Andrew Firefighter On-Call Simmons Benjamin F F / Paramedic On-Call Sodano Michael Firefighter On-Call Stevens David Lieutenant On-Call Toeci Josef PF / EMT-B On-Call Virostko Michael FF/EMT-B On-Call Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Fire Department staff effective July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as follows: Fulltime Personnel Shepherd Gary Kirk James Grimley Michael Petrucci Ronald Milewski Cameron Hall Thomas Cormier Jeffrey Galeota Greg Barbati Hannah Regan Christopher On-Call / Per diem Personnel Appel Shayna Borneman Jason Brassard Drew Briguglio Sam Carlson Richard Carter Nicole Carter Tyler Cormier Jeffrey Desjardins Trevor Elliott William Fellows Eric Galeota Greg Galeota Sam Girard Randy Goodwin Wanda Harkins Brian Hayes Robert King Brett Klein Kris Langton David Landry Clay Lenox Joseph Marbardy Mitch Chief Assistant Chief / EMT - A Operations Captain / EMT-B Operations Captain / EMT-P Operations Lieutenant / EMT-P F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic F F/EMT-B FF/EMT-B FF/EMT-A Chaplin F F/ EMT-B F F / Paramedic Firefighter Lieutenant Child Passenger Safety Technician F F/ EMT-B Deputy Emergency Management Director Firefighter Emergency Management Director Photographer / Social Media Manager Lieutenant / EMT-B F F/ EMT-B Firefighter Firefighter F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic Deputy Chief Lieutenant / EMT-B Firefighter F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic F F / Paramedic Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time On-Call On-Call Per diem On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call On-Call Per diem Per diem On-Call On-Call On-Call Per diem Per diem Per diem Marchand Michael Firefighter On-Call Mayer Brian FP / EMT-B On-Call Meadows Michac! Firefighter On-Call Micu Andrew Firefighter On-Call Modica Eric F F / Paramedic On-Call Moore Jonathan Lieutenant / EMT-B On-Call Mongelli Steven Firefighter On-Call Niemiera Benjamin FF / Paramedic On-Call Pena Kevin Lieutenant / EMT-B On-Call Rivello Jacob Firefighter On-Call Seamans Andrew FF / Paramedic Per dicm Shepherd Andrew Firefighter On-Call Simmons Benjamin F F / Paramedic On-Call Sodano Michael Firefighter On-Call Stevens David Lieutenant On-Call Toeci Josef PF / EMT-B On-Call Virostko Michael FF/EMT-B On-Call Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve adding "and Gallery" to the Townsend Meeting Hall sign in front, contingent upon funding decisions by the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve adding "and Gallery" to the Townsend Meeting Hall sign in front, contingent upon funding decisions by the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve adding "and Gallery" to the Townsend Meeting Hall sign in front, contingent upon funding decisions by the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve the proposal for bi-monthly pest control from Montachusett Regional Pest Control
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the proposal for bi-monthly pest control from Montachusett Regional Pest Control. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Lauta Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the proposal for bi-monthly pest control from Montachusett Regional Pest Control. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Lauta Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve the Townsend Digital Equity Plan Final from June 2025
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Townsend Digital Equity Plan Final from June 2025. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Townsend Digital Equity Plan Final from June 2025. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve the FY26 Lowell Regional Transit Authority LRTA agreement
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the FY26 Lowell Regional Transit Authority LRTA agreement. Second: Veronica Kell with the provision that Nelson Mui would be the signatory. Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the FY26 Lowell Regional Transit Authority LRTA agreement. Second: Veronica Kell with the provision that Nelson Mui would be the signatory. Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $20,000 to be transferred from BOS Wages Human Resources to Health Insurance Town Share
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $20,000 to be transferred from BOS Wages Human Resources to Health Insurance Town Share. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $20,000 to be transferred from BOS Wages Human Resources to Health Insurance Town Share. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $315.64 to be transferred from BOS Wages Community Service Coordinator to General Property Liability and Vehicle to be signed by the Selectboard...
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $315.64 to be transferred from BOS Wages Community Service Coordinator to General Property Liability and Vehicle to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $315.64 to be transferred from BOS Wages Community Service Coordinator to General Property Liability and Vehicle to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $8,700 from BOS Wages Community Services Coordinator to Accounting Salary Town Accountant to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $8,700 from BOS Wages Community Services Coordinator to Accounting Salary Town Accountant to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request for $8,700 from BOS Wages Community Services Coordinator to Accounting Salary Town Accountant to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve a municipal reserve transfer request of $1,800 from BOS Wages Community Services Coordinator to Board of Health Pay As You Throw Expenses to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17"...
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request of $1,800 from BOS Wages Community Services Coordinator to Board of Health Pay As You Throw Expenses to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve a municipal reserve transfer request of $1,800 from BOS Wages Community Services Coordinator to Board of Health Pay As You Throw Expenses to be signed by the Selectboard Chair on the 17" of June. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve the quote from Guardian for 20 replacement laptops and docking stations for $19,414.60 and the Town Administrator to be the signatory
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the quote from Guardian for 20 replacement laptops and docking stations for $19,414.60 and the Town Administrator to be the signatory. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the quote from Guardian for 20 replacement laptops and docking stations for $19,414.60 and the Town Administrator to be the signatory. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve the Town Administrator's request to roll over unused vacation hours not to exceed 20 hours above the 10 days
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Town Administrator's request to roll over unused vacation hours not to exceed 20 hours above the 10 days. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved -Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Town Administrator's request to roll over unused vacation hours not to exceed 20 hours above the 10 days. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved -Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Suspend the 2023 Bylaw Review Committee, which was not suspended due to administrative circumstances, until January 2028 as per the Charter
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to suspend the 2023 Bylaw Review Committee, which was not suspended due to administrative circumstances, until January 2028 as per the Charter. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to suspend the 2023 Bylaw Review Committee, which was not suspended due to administrative circumstances, until January 2028 as per the Charter. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Member Veronica Kell - Yes, Clerk Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Chair Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
5.5 Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved that the board review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved that the board review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously approved - Veronica Kell - Yes, Valerie Goodrich - Yes, Laura Shifrin - Yes.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn at 9:57 PM. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn at 9:57 PM. Second: Veronica Kell Vote: Unanimously.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
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