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July 15, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Colette Aufranc, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods, Marjorie Freiman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, exemption #2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief Appointee Stephen Mortarelli), and...
To enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, exemption #2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief Appointee Stephen Mortarelli), and M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7, to comply with Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to approve and consider release of minutes, as the chair had declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, exemption #2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief Appointee Stephen Mortarelli), and M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #7, to comply with Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 to approve and consider release of minutes, as the chair had declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the contract for fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2027 with Fire Chief Stephen Mortarelli, effective July 16, 2024
To approve the contract for fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2027 with Fire Chief Stephen Mortarelli, effective July 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the contract for fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2027 with Fire Chief Stephen Mortarelli, effective July 16, 2024. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Appoint Ming Zheng to the position of crossing guard for a term set to expire on June 20, 2025
To appoint Ming Zheng to the position of crossing guard for a term set to expire on June 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Ming Zheng to the position of crossing guard for a term set to expire on June 20, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the entertainment license for Shake Shack located at 74 Central Street, through December 31, 2024
To approve the entertainment license for Shake Shack located at 74 Central Street, through December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the entertainment license for Shake Shack located at 74 Central Street, through December 31, 2024. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Appoint Ming Zheng to the position of crossing guard for a term set to expire on June 30, 2025
To appoint Ming Zheng to the position of crossing guard for a term set to expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Ming Zheng to the position of crossing guard for a term set to expire on June 30, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $7,284.25 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
To authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $7,284.25 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to authorize payment of invoices in the amount of $7,284.25 to New England Medical Billing for the Town's Medicaid filing from the SPED Stabilization Fund. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Wellesley Police Superior Officers Association contract through June 30, 2026
To approve the Wellesley Police Superior Officers Association contract through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Wellesley Police Superior Officers Association contract through June 30, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Decarbonization Roadmap
To approve the Decarbonization Roadmap
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the Decarbonization Roadmap. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the amended compromised language for House Bill 4042, "An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of...
To approve the amended compromised language for House Bill 4042, "An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Wellesley
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the amended compromised language for House Bill 4042, "An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Wellesley." Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes for December 13, 2022, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up
To approve the minutes for December 13, 2022, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Freiman
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the minutes for December 13, 2022, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Abstain Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes for May 7, 2024, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up
To approve the minutes for May 7, 2024, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the minutes for May 7, 2024, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes for May 21, 2024, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up
To approve the minutes for May 21, 2024, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the minutes for May 21, 2024, as amended, and to grant the Assistant Executive Director final editorial clean-up. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Freiman)
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