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June 24, 2019
16 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Beth Sullivan Woods, Jack Morgan, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Olney arrived to the meeting at 6:40 pm.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Sheryl Strother, Finance Director and to...
To enter into executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Sheryl Strother, Finance Director and to invite Meghan Jop to participate
Lise Olney had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 4-0 to enter into executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 - to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel Sheryl Strother, Finance Director and to invite Meghan Jop to participate. Freiman-aye, Sullivan-Woods-aye, Ulfelder-aye, Morgan-aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 1795 the Firefighter's union as the Chair had declared that...
To enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 1795 the Firefighter's union as the Chair had declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position, and to invite Meghan Jop to participate
From the minutes
“At 6:51, upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 1795 the Firefighter's union as the Chair had declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board's bargaining position, and to invite Meghan Jop to participate. Freiman-Aye, Sullivan Woods-Aye, Ulfelder-Aye, Olney-Aye, Morgan-Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Convene a Joint meeting with the Natural Resources Commission
To convene a Joint meeting with the Natural Resources Commission
A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (8-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (8-0) to convene a Joint meeting with the Natural Resources Commission.” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting
To elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting
A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (8-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (8-0) to elect Jack Morgan as chair of the joint meeting.” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Elect Regina LaRocque as secretary of the joint meeting
To elect Regina LaRocque as secretary of the joint meeting Ms. LaRocque reviewed the background of the vacancy and process of receiving and reviewing the applications by the NRC for filling the vacancy seat
A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (8-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (8-0) to elect Regina LaRocque as secretary of the joint meeting Ms. LaRocque reviewed the background of the vacancy and process of receiving and reviewing the applications by the NRC for filling the vacancy seat..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Appoint Nancy Braun to the Natural Resources Commission until the next Town Election
To appoint Nancy Braun to the Natural Resources Commission until the next Town Election
A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (8-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards by a vote of 8-0 voted unanimously to appoint Nancy Braun to the Natural Resources Commission until the next Town Election..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Dissolve the joint meeting
To dissolve the joint meeting
A joint vote of the Select Board and another board: the minutes give one count (8-0) for both boards together and do not say how each Select Board member voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Boards voted (8-0) to dissolve the joint meeting..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Approve the transfer from the Compensated Absences account in the amount of $17,300 to the Building Department expense accounts, contingent upon final authorization from the Advisory Committee
To approve the transfer from the Compensated Absences account in the amount of $17,300 to the Building Department expense accounts, contingent upon final authorization from the Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the transfer from the Compensated Absences account in the amount of $17,300 to the Building Department expense accounts, contingent upon final authorization from the Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Approve the transfer from the Advisory expense account to Advisory's personnel accounts in the amount of $2,300 contingent upon final authorization from the Advisory Committee
To approve the transfer from the Advisory expense account to Advisory's personnel accounts in the amount of $2,300 contingent upon final authorization from the Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the transfer from the Advisory expense account to Advisory's personnel accounts in the amount of $2,300 contingent upon final authorization from the Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Approve the employment contract from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 for Sheryl Strother Finance Director/Town Account/Chief Financial Officer
To approve the employment contract from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 for Sheryl Strother Finance Director/Town Account/Chief Financial Officer
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the employment contract from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 for Sheryl Strother Finance Director/Town Account/Chief Financial Officer..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Approve the three sign package proposed for 900 Worcester Street as presented with the understanding that the pylon sign will minimize light spill
To approve the three sign package proposed for 900 Worcester Street as presented with the understanding that the pylon sign will minimize light spill
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the three sign package proposed for 900 Worcester Street as presented with the understanding that the pylon sign will minimize light spill..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Established under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of (3-7) members, which shall make an investigation...
To established under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of (3-7) members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district as the committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district and a draft of the proposed bylaw to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to established under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, General Laws, a Local Historic District Study Committee consisting of (3-7) members, which shall make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in such proposed local historic district as the committee may recommend, and shall submit a final report with its recommendations after a public hearing, together with a map of the proposed district and a draft of the proposed bylaw to Town Meeting..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Approve the Common Victualler Take Out License for Cheesy Street Grill at 900 Worcester Street, contingent upon final approval by the Board of Health and Building Inspector 11
To approve the Common Victualler Take Out License for Cheesy Street Grill at 900 Worcester Street, contingent upon final approval by the Board of Health and Building Inspector 11
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Common Victualler Take Out License for Cheesy Street Grill at 900 Worcester Street, contingent upon final approval by the Board of Health and Building Inspector 11..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Appoint Melissa Martin and Mary Gard to the School Building Committee
To appoint Melissa Martin and Mary Gard to the School Building Committee
Yes: Freiman, Morgan, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1, Ms. Sullivan Woods opposed) to appoint Melissa Martin and Mary Gard to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Accept the following gifts: $1000 from the Wellesley Junior Women's Club to the Recreation Department for an afterschool Yoga program. $3000 from the Wellesley Junior Women's Club to the...
To accept the following gifts: $1000 from the Wellesley Junior Women's Club to the Recreation Department for an afterschool Yoga program. $3000 from the Wellesley Junior Women's Club to the Recreation Department Camp Scholarship Fund $150,000 from Wellesley College to assist the Town with the purchase of a Quint Fire Truck
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to accept the following gifts: $1000 from the Wellesley Junior Women's Club to the Recreation Department for an afterschool Yoga program. $3000 from the Wellesley Junior Women's Club to the Recreation Department Camp Scholarship Fund $150,000 from Wellesley College to assist the Town with the purchase of a Quint Fire Truck..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
Appoint Lise Olney to the Sustainable Energy Committee for a three-year term
To appoint Lise Olney to the Sustainable Energy Committee for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to appoint Lise Olney to the Sustainable Energy Committee for a three-year term..” (Motion: Woods, second: Freiman)
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