MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2025
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, Stephanie Rein, John Dundas
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the withdrawal of the application for use of a proposed outdoor space for serving alcohol at Montano's Restaurant without prejudice, and to waive the application fee if the applicant...
To accept the withdrawal of the application for use of a proposed outdoor space for serving alcohol at Montano's Restaurant without prejudice, and to waive the application fee if the applicant resubmits a complete application within one year.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to accept the withdrawal of the application for use of a proposed outdoor space for serving alcohol at Montano's Restaurant without prejudice, and to waive the application fee if the applicant resubmits a complete application within one year. Member Rein seconded. Roll Cali Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Rein)
Appoint Shawn Grunwald to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term which will expire June 30", 2028
To appoint Shawn Grunwald to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term which will expire June 30", 2028.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Shawn Grunwald to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term which will expire June 30", 2028. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Rein)
Appoint Tom Engellenner as an alternate member, with a one-year term which will expire June 30, 2026, to the Pamet Harbor Commission
To appoint Tom Engellenner as an alternate member, with a one-year term which will expire June 30, 2026, to the Pamet Harbor Commission.
From the minutes
“AS Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Tom Engellenner as an alternate member, with a one-year term which will expire June 30, 2026, to the Pamet Harbor Commission. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Cali Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Girard-Irwin)
Appoint Adam Thomas as an alternate member with a one- year term, which will expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Adam Thomas as an alternate member with a one- year term, which will expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to appoint Adam Thomas as an alternate member with a one- year term, which will expire June 30, 2026. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)
Chair Areson agreed and Clerk Medoff moved with the amendment
Chair Areson agreed and Clerk Medoff moved with the amendment.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson agreed and Clerk Medoff moved with the amendment. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye . Clerk Medoff-Aye AID AM Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (second: Rein)
Appoint Jane Corbin to the Ad Hoc Town Seal Committee for an alternate, one-year, term expiring June 30, 2026
To appoint Jane Corbin to the Ad Hoc Town Seal Committee for an alternate, one-year, term expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to appoint Jane Corbin to the Ad Hoc Town Seal Committee for an alternate, one-year, term expiring June 30, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Appoint William Rex McKinsey to the position of Warden for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026
To appoint William Rex McKinsey to the position of Warden for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Rose Member Dundas made a motion to appoint William Rex McKinsey to the position of Warden for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Appoint Julie Cataldo to the position of Deputy Warden for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026
To appoint Julie Cataldo to the position of Deputy Warden for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to appoint Julie Cataldo to the position of Deputy Warden for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Calt Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Appoint Shawn Grunwald to the position of Clerk for a one- year term to expire August 31, 2026
To appoint Shawn Grunwald to the position of Clerk for a one- year term to expire August 31, 2026. ALD AN K-25
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Shawn Grunwald to the position of Clerk for a one- year term to expire August 31, 2026. ALD AN K-25 Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Appoint Steve Garvan to the position of Inspector for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026
To appoint Steve Garvan to the position of Inspector for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to appoint Steve Garvan to the position of Inspector for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye . Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Appoint Dennis O'Brien to the position of Deputy Inspector for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026
To appoint Dennis O'Brien to the position of Deputy Inspector for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Dennis O'Brien to the position of Deputy Inspector for a one-year term to expire August 31, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoft-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Appoint Dennis Clark to the position of Inspector for a one- year term to expire August 31, 2026
To appoint Dennis Clark to the position of Inspector for a one- year term to expire August 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to appoint Dennis Clark to the position of Inspector for a one- year term to expire August 31, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye a. Chair Areson-Aye 1, 13 aa } _ fea "nds : - ae So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Appoint Tracy Rose to the position of Deputy Inspector for a one-year term to expire on August 31, 2026
To appoint Tracy Rose to the position of Deputy Inspector for a one-year term to expire on August 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to appoint Tracy Rose to the position of Deputy Inspector for a one-year term to expire on August 31, 2026. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roli Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Authorize the Acting Town Manager to enter into, and sign, the contract proposal with Woods Hole Group, and the subsequent documerts related thereto
To authorize the Acting Town Manager to enter into, and sign, the contract proposal with Woods Hole Group, and the subsequent documerts related thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to authorize the Acting Town Manager to enter into, and sign, the contract proposal with Woods Hole Group, and the subsequent documerts related thereto. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Authorize the Acting Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract proposal agreement with Fuss and O'Neill, and any subsequent documents related thereto
To authorize the Acting Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract proposal agreement with Fuss and O'Neill, and any subsequent documents related thereto.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to authorize the Acting Town Manager to enter into and sign the contract proposal agreement with Fuss and O'Neill, and any subsequent documents related thereto. Clerk Medoff seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Approve a temporary increase in the police department's staffing from 14 to 15 personnel until such time that a vacancy occurs, at which point the police department's complement will return to 14
To approve a temporary increase in the police department's staffing from 14 to 15 personnel until such time that a vacancy occurs, at which point the police department's complement will return to 14.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to approve a temporary increase in the police department's staffing from 14 to 15 personnel until such time that a vacancy occurs, at which point the police department's complement will return to 14. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Approve, with edits, anendments, and corrections, the performance summary of Kelly Sullivan Clark as Acting Town Manager for the duration from February to August 2025 and to place in the permanent...
To approve, with edits, anendments, and corrections, the performance summary of Kelly Sullivan Clark as Acting Town Manager for the duration from February to August 2025 and to place in the permanent record.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to approve, with edits, anendments, and corrections, the performance summary of Kelly Sullivan Clark as Acting Town Manager for the duration from February to August 2025 and to place in the permanent record. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Rein)
9-13 4m Consent Agenda Chair Areson said that the only change she would make is that Jim Sloman is no longer part of the Pamet Harbor Commission, but other than that, she made a motion to approve...
9-13 4m Consent Agenda Chair Areson said that the only change she would make is that Jim Sloman is no longer part of the Pamet Harbor Commission, but other than that, she made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended.
The minutes say "et Harbor Commission, but other than that, she made a motion"; the mover shown is the member named at the start of that sentence (Susan Areson).
From the minutes
“9-13 4m Consent Agenda Chair Areson said that the only change she would make is that Jim Sloman is no longer part of the Pamet Harbor Commission, but other than that, she made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. Clerk Medoff seconded Roll Call Vote: Member Dundas-Aye Member Rein-Aye Clerk Medoff-Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin-Aye Chair Areson-Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Adjourn at 7:31pm
To adjourn at 7:31pm.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn at 7:31pm. Clerk Medoff seconded. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
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