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March 1, 2021
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Ulfelder recused himself from the discussion.
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Wellesley Fire and Rescue department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this...
To authorize the Wellesley Fire and Rescue department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department, or the Joint Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid the members of our departments shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within this municipality
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to authorize the Wellesley Fire and Rescue department, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department, or the Joint Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid the members of our departments shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within this municipality. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Metrofire Mutual Aid Agreement and to authorize Marjorie Freiman to sign on behalf of the Board
To approve the Metrofire Mutual Aid Agreement and to authorize Marjorie Freiman to sign on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Metrofire Mutual Aid Agreement and to authorize Marjorie Freiman to sign on behalf of the Board. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Reopen the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
To reopen the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to reopen the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Close the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting
To close the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to close the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the amended Warrant for Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the use of digital signatures
To approve the amended Warrant for Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the use of digital signatures
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the amended Warrant for Annual Town Meeting and to authorize the use of digital signatures Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye Ms. Jop stated that additional information regarding the Town Clerk Salary had been procured comparing salaries in comparable communities..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Recommend a salary of $102,000 to Town Meeting for the Town Clerk for FY22
To recommend a salary of $102,000 to Town Meeting for the Town Clerk for FY22
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to recommend a salary of $102,000 to Town Meeting for the Town Clerk for FY22. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
For with the Wellesley Police Dispatch Association and to authorize the use of digital signatures
For with the Wellesley Police Dispatch Association and to authorize the use of digital signatures
Thomas Ulfelder stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney the Board was polled and voted (4-0) approve the contract for with the Wellesley Police Dispatch Association and to authorize the use of digital signatures. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Approve the election workers as listed in the revised 3/1/21 list
To approve the election workers as listed in the revised 3/1/21 list
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the election workers as listed in the revised 3/1/21 list. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the disclosures for Melissa Martin, Maureen Selvidge, Angela Jones, Sally Miller, and Terry Connolly
To approve the disclosures for Melissa Martin, Maureen Selvidge, Angela Jones, Sally Miller, and Terry Connolly
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the disclosures for Melissa Martin, Maureen Selvidge, Angela Jones, Sally Miller, and Terry Connolly. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of February 19, 2021 as amended
To approve the minutes of February 19, 2021 as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of February 19, 2021 as amended. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all unions for health insurance as the Chair has 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 all unions for health insurance 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 and Amy Frigulietti to join the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:57pm upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and 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 all unions for health insurance 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 and Amy Frigulietti to join the meeting. Upon the adjournment of executive session, the Board will resume the meeting in open session for the sole purpose of adjourning. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - 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
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
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