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July 8, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas
Absent: Stephanie Rein
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Objectives Chair Areson made a motion to open the public hearing. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to close the public hearing. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Reappoint Chuck Steinman to the Historical Commission for a full-term expiring June 30, 2028, and to reappoint David Kirchner to the Historical Commission for a full-term expiring June 30, 2028
To reappoint Chuck Steinman to the Historical Commission for a full-term expiring June 30, 2028, and to reappoint David Kirchner to the Historical Commission for a full-term expiring June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to reappoint Chuck Steinman to the Historical Commission for a full-term expiring June 30, 2028, and to reappoint David Kirchner to the Historical Commission for a full-term expiring June 30, 2028. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: ; Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye 3:43 Pm Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Appoint Anne Greenbaum to the unexpired two-year term on the Ad Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee, and the term expires June 30, 2026
To appoint Anne Greenbaum to the unexpired two-year term on the Ad Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee, and the term expires June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Anne Greenbaum to the unexpired two-year term on the Ad Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee, and the term expires June 30, 2026. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Appoint Kerene Dyer and Jonathan Winder as an alternate to a one-year term on the Ad Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee and the term set to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Kerene Dyer and Jonathan Winder as an alternate to a one-year term on the Ad Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee and the term set to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Kerene Dyer and Jonathan Winder as an alternate to a one-year term on the Ad Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee and the term set to expire on June 30, 2026. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye 3°43 pm Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Appoint Ken field and Fredrick Goldsmith to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Ken field and Fredrick Goldsmith to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Ken field and Fredrick Goldsmith to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee Hoc Walsh Property Advisory Committee for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Appoint Ken Field and Fredrick Goldsmith to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Ken Field and Fredrick Goldsmith to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Ken Field and Fredrick Goldsmith to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee for a three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Appoint Susan Fleischmann and Lisa Peets to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee for a two-year term set to expire on June 30, 2027
To appoint Susan Fleischmann and Lisa Peets to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee for a two-year term set to expire on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Susan Fleischmann and Lisa Peets to the Part Time Residents Advisory Committee for a two-year term set to expire on June 30, 2027. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye 3:43 EM Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye Raceved TOWN OF TRURO So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Appoint Ann Courtney to the Commission on Disabilities for a full three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Ann Courtney to the Commission on Disabilities for a full three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Ann Courtney to the Commission on Disabilities for a full three-year term set to expire on June 30, 2028. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye 3.45 PM Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye oe So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries oe Be.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve this proposed process for hearing these two complaints
To approve this proposed process for hearing these two complaints.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to approve this proposed process for hearing these two complaints. Member Dundas seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye a Member Dundas - Aye 3115 pa Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Lucy in participating and authorize the vice chair to sign electronically or in ink as required
Lucy in participating and authorize the vice chair to sign electronically or in ink as required.
Yes: Dundas, Girard-Irwin, MedoffAbstained: AresonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Lucy in participating and authorize the vice chair to sign electronically or in ink as required. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Abstain So voted, 3-0-1, motion carries.” (second: Girard-Irwin)
Extend the appointment of Kelly Clark as Acting Town Manager until the Board completes the interview and contract negotiation process for the permanent job
To extend the appointment of Kelly Clark as Acting Town Manager until the Board completes the interview and contract negotiation process for the permanent job.
From the minutes
“Select Board Chair Clerk Medoff made a motion to extend the appointment of Kelly Clark as Acting Town Manager until the Board completes the interview and contract negotiation process for the permanent job. Chair Areson seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye 3.43 pm Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries Les.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Accept the interview questions in format for the Town Manager interview scheduled for July 17, 2025
To accept the interview questions in format for the Town Manager interview scheduled for July 17, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to accept the interview questions in format for the Town Manager interview scheduled for July 17, 2025. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff- Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye B44 pM, So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries €.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet
To approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet. Chair Areson seconded the motion Roll Call Vote: Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Dundas - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye Bt3 p rN So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Spm Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn the meeting Clerk Medoff seconded the motion SA PM Roll Call Vote Clerk Medoff- Aye : Member Dundas - Aye RS Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
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