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July 11, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Lise Olney, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Ann-Mara Lanza
Absent: None
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Enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to PFAS litigation and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to PFAS litigation and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to union negotiations with WFL Staff Association and Supervisor Association (Library) and Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters) and to invite Meghan Jop, Dave Cohen, Jamie Jurgenson, Marla Robinson, and Town Counsel Tom Harrington to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position
From the minutes
“At 6:03 pm upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to PFAS litigation and to enter Executive Session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to union negotiations with WFL Staff Association and Supervisor Association (Library) and Local 1795, IAFF (Firefighters) and to invite Meghan Jop, Dave Cohen, Jamie Jurgenson, Marla Robinson, and Town Counsel Tom Harrington to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open session to continue the remainder of the agenda. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session to continue the remainder of the agenda
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session to continue the remainder of the agenda
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session to continue the remainder of the agenda. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the gift from Hartney Greymont of services that included pruning, fertilizing, and checking the cabling of the Town's Station Oak with an estimated value of $5000
To approve the gift from Hartney Greymont of services that included pruning, fertilizing, and checking the cabling of the Town's Station Oak with an estimated value of $5000
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the gift from Hartney Greymont of services that included pruning, fertilizing, and checking the cabling of the Town's Station Oak with an estimated value of $5000. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Join the legal services agreement for the PFAS action litigation and to authorize Meghan Jop to sign on behalf of the Town
To join the legal services agreement for the PFAS action litigation and to authorize Meghan Jop to sign on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to join the legal services agreement for the PFAS action litigation and to authorize Meghan Jop to sign on behalf of the Town. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Mr. David Soar as interim Fire Chief subject to successful contract negotiations
To appoint Mr. David Soar as interim Fire Chief subject to successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Mr. David Soar as interim Fire Chief subject to successful contract negotiations. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the recommendation to the Planning Board subject to any modifications approved by the Chair
To approve the recommendation to the Planning Board subject to any modifications approved by the Chair
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the recommendation to the Planning Board subject to any modifications approved by the Chair. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and the Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and the Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and the Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
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