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January 10, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lise Olney, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Ann-Mara Lanza
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Lanza left the meeting.
- Ms. Lanza rejoined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning Board
To not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning Board
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: WoodsAnn-Mara Lanza stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (3-1) to not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning Board. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Kenan Senter, Michael Quintin and Katherine Donovan to the position of Firefighter with the Town of Wellesley effective January 10, 2023, conditioned upon the completion of the Fire...
To appoint Kenan Senter, Michael Quintin and Katherine Donovan to the position of Firefighter with the Town of Wellesley effective January 10, 2023, conditioned upon the completion of the Fire Academy and a one-year probationary period
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Kenan Senter, Michael Quintin and Katherine Donovan to the position of Firefighter with the Town of Wellesley effective January 10, 2023, conditioned upon the completion of the Fire Academy and a one-year probationary period. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the change of ownership of Coconut Thai Café 257 Washington Street from Visoot Sueksagan to JJ & NN, LLC
To approve the change of ownership of Coconut Thai Café 257 Washington Street from Visoot Sueksagan to JJ & NN, LLC
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 change of ownership of Coconut Thai Café 257 Washington Street from Visoot Sueksagan to JJ & NN, LLC. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye 6..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
For the Town Election Staff effective for the Annual Town Election 2023
For the Town Election Staff effective for the Annual Town Election 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) approve the new stipend rates as proposed for the Town Election Staff effective for the Annual Town Election 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of December 6, 2022 as amended and December 20, 2022
To approve the minutes of December 6, 2022 as amended and December 20, 2022
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 December 6, 2022 as amended and December 20, 2022. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Accept the Campana Gift of $6,000 to be used for COA purposes
To accept the Campana Gift of $6,000 to be used for COA purposes
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to accept the Campana Gift of $6,000 to be used for COA purposes. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), #3 to discuss strategy negotiations with AFSME Council 93, Local 49 FMD Custodians as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), #3 to discuss strategy negotiations with AFSME Council 93, Local 49 FMD Custodians 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, Joe McDonough, and Scott Szczebak to join the meeting
From the minutes
“At 9:50 pm 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), #3 to discuss strategy negotiations with AFSME Council 93, Local 49 FMD Custodians 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, Joe McDonough, and Scott Szczebak to join the meeting. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open for the sole reason of adjourning. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - 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 10:43pm 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 Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
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