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February 27, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Ann-Mara Lanza
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with Local 1795 IAFF and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa,...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with Local 1795 IAFF and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Dolores Hamilton, Chief David Soar, Assistant Fire Chief Nat Brady, Deputy Chief Steve Mortarelli, and Labor Counsel Jim Pender 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
“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 collective bargaining or litigation with Local 1795 IAFF and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Dolores Hamilton, Chief David Soar, Assistant Fire Chief Nat Brady, Deputy Chief Steve Mortarelli, and Labor Counsel Jim Pender 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 take up the remaining agenda items. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the birthday proclamation for Herlda Senhouse
To approve the birthday proclamation for Herlda Senhouse
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 birthday proclamation for Herlda Senhouse. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Frederick Ripley to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on April 30, 2024
To appoint Frederick Ripley to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on April 30, 2024
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 Frederick Ripley to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on April 30, 2024. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Appoint Michael DiPietro as the Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant of the Town of Wellesley and to approve the contract effective March 11, 2024, through March 31, 2027
To appoint Michael DiPietro as the Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant of the Town of Wellesley and to approve the contract effective March 11, 2024, through March 31, 2027
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 Michael DiPietro as the Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant of the Town of Wellesley and to approve the contract effective March 11, 2024, through March 31, 2027. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the alteration of premises requests from the Local LLC, DBA The Local, at 11 Forest Street
To approve the alteration of premises requests from the Local LLC, DBA The Local, at 11 Forest Street
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 alteration of premises requests from the Local LLC, DBA The Local, at 11 Forest Street. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the Capital Financing Policy as amended
To approve the Capital Financing Policy as amended
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the Capital Financing Policy as amended. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Olney, second: Aufranc)
Approve the FY25 budget and Town-Wide Financial Plan document as presented, and to authorize Meghan Jop and Chair Tom Ulfelder to make additional modifications for clarity and grammatical clean up
To approve the FY25 budget and Town-Wide Financial Plan document as presented, and to authorize Meghan Jop and Chair Tom Ulfelder to make additional modifications for clarity and grammatical clean up
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 FY25 budget and Town-Wide Financial Plan document as presented, and to authorize Meghan Jop and Chair Tom Ulfelder to make additional modifications for clarity and grammatical clean up. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve Annual Town Meeting article 2; article 7, motions 1, 2, and 3; article 8, motion 1; with article 8, motion 2, consisting of total personal services and expenses budget of $175,600,218.00,...
To approve Annual Town Meeting article 2; article 7, motions 1, 2, and 3; article 8, motion 1; with article 8, motion 2, consisting of total personal services and expenses budget of $175,600,218.00, and a Capital and Debt budget at $29,348,181.00, and a total appropriation under article 8, motion 2, of $206,063,110.00; article 8, motion 3; article 9; article 10; article 11; article 18; article 20; article 37; and article 52
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 Annual Town Meeting article 2; article 7, motions 1, 2, and 3; article 8, motion 1; with article 8, motion 2, consisting of total personal services and expenses budget of $175,600,218.00, and a Capital and Debt budget at $29,348,181.00, and a total appropriation under article 8, motion 2, of $206,063,110.00; article 8, motion 3; article 9; article 10; article 11; article 18; article 20; article 37; and article 52. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve article 31
To approve article 31
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve article 31. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods -No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
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