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May 10, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Truro Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive-session minutes (released by the board); the town has posted no other minutes for this meeting.
Present: Kristen Reed, Robert Weinstein, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein, Susan Areson
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
The Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
That the Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and the Chair so declares; (2) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Truro Permanent Firefighters, Local 5281), where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, and the chair so declares; (3) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (all); (4) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 7 to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §22 (f)(g)(Open Meeting Law), specifically, to review and approve and determine whether continued nondisclosure of the following executive session meeting minutes is warranted: March 14, 2023 and March 21, 2023; and not to reconvene in open session..
The minutes say "She moved"; the mover shown is the member named just before (Kristen Reed).
From the minutes
“She moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session (1) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, and the Chair so declares; (2) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Truro Permanent Firefighters, Local 5281), where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, and the chair so declares; (3) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (all); (4) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 7 to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law (Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §22 (f)(g)(Open Meeting Law), specifically, to review and approve and determine whether continued nondisclosure of the following executive session meeting minutes is warranted: March 14, 2023 and March 21, 2023; and not to reconvene in open session.. Member Dundas seconded. Roll Call: R. Weinstein, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; S. Areson, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Truro Permanent Firefighters Local 5281 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement and Collective Bargaining Agreement and...
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Truro Permanent Firefighters Local 5281 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement and Collective Bargaining Agreement and to authorize the Chair to announce the approval of the agreement in open session.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Truro Permanent Firefighters Local 5281 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Memorandum of Agreement and Collective Bargaining Agreement and to authorize the Chair to announce the approval of the agreement in open session. Vice-Chair Weinstein seconded. Roll Call: R. Weinstein, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; S. Areson, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)
Approve and release the executive session meeting minutes of March 14, 2023 and March 21, 2023 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign
To approve and release the executive session meeting minutes of March 14, 2023 and March 21, 2023 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed moved to approve and release the executive session meeting minutes of March 14, 2023 and March 21, 2023 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign. Vice-Chair Weinstein seconded. Roll Call: R. Weinstein, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; S. Areson, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Weinstein)
Adjourn executive session at 4:51 pm
To adjourn executive session at 4:51 pm.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to adjourn executive session at 4:51 pm. Member Dundas seconded. Roll Call: R. Weinstein, Aye; J. Dundas, Aye; S. Areson, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Truro Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Kristen Reed, Susan Areson, John Dundas, Robert Weinstein, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Close the hearing in the matter of 22 Highland Road
To close the hearing in the matter of 22 Highland Road.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Weinstein made a motion to close the hearing in the matter of 22 Highland Road. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
Approve the petition for 22 Highland Road and authorize the Select Board to sign the Form of Order electronically
To approve the petition for 22 Highland Road and authorize the Select Board to sign the Form of Order electronically.
From the minutes
“Chair Reed made a motion to approve the petition for 22 Highland Road and authorize the Select Board to sign the Form of Order electronically. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: . Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Dundas)
Approve Kristen Reed as Chair of the Select Board
To approve Kristen Reed as Chair of the Select Board.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Rein, WeinsteinAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to approve Kristen Reed as Chair of the Select Board. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roli Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Abstained So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Approve Susan Areson as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To approve Susan Areson as Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to approve Susan Areson as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Office of Town Clerk irR -A Lt Chair Reed - Aye 24) PD JUL 12 2023 ker 'alll So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Weinstein)
Approve John Dundas as Clerk of the Select Board
To approve John Dundas as Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to approve John Dundas as Clerk of the Select Board. Vice Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Cali Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Areson)
Approve the revised list of liaison assignments
To approve the revised list of liaison assignments.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to approve the revised list of liaison assignments. Vice Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Areson)
Approve the Recreation Program fee changes as proposed
To approve the Recreation Program fee changes as proposed.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Reed, WeinsteinAbstained: Rein
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to approve the Recreation Program fee changes as proposed. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Abstained Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract with the Dennis Group
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract with the Dennis Group.
From the minutes
“Member Weinstein made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract with the Dennis Group. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Cali Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Dundas)
Approve the year-round use and removal of the seasonal covenant for A Seaside Inn on Cape Cod Bay Condominium
To approve the year-round use and removal of the seasonal covenant for A Seaside Inn on Cape Cod Bay Condominium.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to approve the year-round use and removal of the seasonal covenant for A Seaside Inn on Cape Cod Bay Condominium. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Weinstein - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye | Office of Town Clerk So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weinstein)
Approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet minus Member Rein's recusal-from the vote on the entertainment license on the Truro Farmers' Market as well as corrections of the minutes of...
To approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet minus Member Rein's recusal-from the vote on the entertainment license on the Truro Farmers' Market as well as corrections of the minutes of 3.14.2023 and 3.21.2023.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Areson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as printed in the packet minus Member Rein's recusal-from the vote on the entertainment license on the Truro Farmers' Market as well as corrections of the minutes of 3.14.2023 and 3.21.2023. Member Dundas seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Areson - Aye : Member Dundas - Aye ee ] Member Weinstein - Aye | ---_,-_._} Member Rein - Aye | | a Ht Pm | Chair Reed - Aye | | | So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Adjourn at 6:47 pm
To adjourn at 6:47 pm.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to adjourn at 6:47 pm. Member Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Member Areson - Aye Member Rein - Aye Chair Reed - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Weinstein)
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