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July 21, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to pending litigation, enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A),...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to pending litigation, enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #6 to consider the purchase or lease of land, and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Assistant Fire Chief Peterson), as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Joe McDonough, Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Town Counsel Alex Rubin, and Chief Richard DeLorie to join the meeting
From the minutes
“At 4:02pm, upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to pending litigation, enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #6 to consider the purchase or lease of land, and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2 to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Assistant Fire Chief Peterson), as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Joe McDonough, Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Town Counsel Alex Rubin, and Chief Richard DeLorie to join the meeting. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open session and take up the remainder of the agenda. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
From the minutes
“At 5:49pm Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Stephen C. Gaffney as a Wellesley Police Officer effective July 21, 2020, contingent upon successful completion of a physical and psychological exam and a one (1) year probationary period
To appoint Stephen C. Gaffney as a Wellesley Police Officer effective July 21, 2020, contingent upon successful completion of a physical and psychological exam and a one (1) year probationary period
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Stephen C. Gaffney as a Wellesley Police Officer effective July 21, 2020, contingent upon successful completion of a physical and psychological exam and a one (1) year probationary period. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Award a 3% salary increase to Fire Chief DeLorie for the upcoming fiscal year
To award a 3% salary increase to Fire Chief DeLorie for the upcoming fiscal year
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to award a 3% salary increase to Fire Chief DeLorie for the upcoming fiscal year. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Authorize a 3% salary increase to Police Chief Pilecki for the upcoming fiscal year
To authorize a 3% salary increase to Police Chief Pilecki for the upcoming fiscal year
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to authorize a 3% salary increase to Police Chief Pilecki for the upcoming fiscal year. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Award 7.5% annual increase to Executive Director of General Government Services Meghan Jop for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020
To award 7.5% annual increase to Executive Director of General Government Services Meghan Jop for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to award 7.5% annual increase to Executive Director of General Government Services Meghan Jop for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the FY21 employment contract with Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Peterson with a salary of $146,775
To approve the FY21 employment contract with Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Peterson with a salary of $146,775
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the FY21 employment contract with Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Peterson with a salary of $146,775. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Robert Levy to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2023 and to appoint Richard Seegel to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire June...
To appoint Robert Levy to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2023 and to appoint Richard Seegel to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Robert Levy to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2023 and to appoint Richard Seegel to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire June 30, 2023 Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Jennie Lindland as a Campus Special Police Officer for a term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Jennie Lindland as a Campus Special Police Officer for a term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Jennie Lindland as a Campus Special Police Officer for a term to expire June 30, 2021. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Matthew Cardillo as a public weigher at the Department of Public Works for a term to expire on June 30, 2021
To appoint Matthew Cardillo as a public weigher at the Department of Public Works for a term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Matthew Cardillo as a public weigher at the Department of Public Works for a term to expire on June 30, 2021 Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye 10..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of May 19, 2020, June 18, 2020, June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020, June 29, 2020, and July 7, 2020 as amended
To approve the minutes of May 19, 2020, June 18, 2020, June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020, June 29, 2020, and July 7, 2020 as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the minutes of May 19, 2020, June 18, 2020, June 22, 2020 and June 23, 2020, June 29, 2020, and July 7, 2020 as amended. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Ratify the submittal of the consolidated claim authorization form in the Purdue Pharma Opioid Bankruptcy Litigation
To ratify the submittal of the consolidated claim authorization form in the Purdue Pharma Opioid Bankruptcy Litigation
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to ratify the submittal of the consolidated claim authorization form in the Purdue Pharma Opioid Bankruptcy Litigation. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
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