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March 11, 2025
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Colette Aufranc, Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Appoint Ian McMakin to the position of Deputy Chief effective 03/12/2025
To appoint Ian McMakin to the position of Deputy Chief effective 03/12/2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to appoint Ian McMakin to the position of Deputy Chief effective 03/12/2025. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Appoint Matthew Tedeschi to the position of Lieutenant effective 3/12/2025
To appoint Matthew Tedeschi to the position of Lieutenant effective 3/12/2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to appoint Matthew Tedeschi to the position of Lieutenant effective 3/12/2025. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the second winter supplemental request in the amount of $350,000 and to amend Article 7, Motion 1 for the Annual Town Meeting to apply $700,000 of Free Cash to the FY 2025 snow and ice budget
To approve the second winter supplemental request in the amount of $350,000 and to amend Article 7, Motion 1 for the Annual Town Meeting to apply $700,000 of Free Cash to the FY 2025 snow and ice budget
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the second winter supplemental request in the amount of $350,000 and to amend Article 7, Motion 1 for the Annual Town Meeting to apply $700,000 of Free Cash to the FY 2025 snow and ice budget. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Waive their right of first refusal regarding the resale of the affordable unit and allow EOHLC to assist the town with the resale of the units
To waive their right of first refusal regarding the resale of the affordable unit and allow EOHLC to assist the town with the resale of the units
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to waive their right of first refusal regarding the resale of the affordable unit and allow EOHLC to assist the town with the resale of the units. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Vote support for the classification and compensation study under Articles 4 and 5 for the Annual Town Meeting, and to approve the salary adjustment proposal
To vote support for the classification and compensation study under Articles 4 and 5 for the Annual Town Meeting, and to approve the salary adjustment proposal
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to vote support for the classification and compensation study under Articles 4 and 5 for the Annual Town Meeting, and to approve the salary adjustment proposal. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve Article 8 motions 1, 2, and 3
To approve Article 8 motions 1, 2, and 3
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman , the Board voted (5-0) to approve Article 8 motions 1, 2, and 3. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Town-Wide Financial Plan, and to authorize the chair, Colette Aufranc, to make any final modifications
To approve the Town-Wide Financial Plan, and to authorize the chair, Colette Aufranc, to make any final modifications
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Town-Wide Financial Plan, and to authorize the chair, Colette Aufranc, to make any final modifications. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes of 1/21/2025 and 1/22/2025 as amended
To approve the minutes of 1/21/2025 and 1/22/2025 as amended
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Largess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-0, 1) to approve the minutes of 1/21/2025 and 1/22/2025 as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Abstained Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Send the Code of Conduct to the Policy Subcommittee for review
To send the Code of Conduct to the Policy Subcommittee for review
Yes: Largess, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Largess, the Board voted (2-3) to send the Code of Conduct to the Policy Subcommittee for review. Aufranc -No Freiman - No Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Largess)
Reaffirm the Code of Conduct
To reaffirm the Code of Conduct
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-2) to reaffirm the Code of Conduct. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the letter of support to the MPO as amended
To approve the letter of support to the MPO as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the letter of support to the MPO as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with all unions with respect to health insurance and to invite Meghan Jop...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with all unions with respect to health insurance and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa, 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 Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled all aye (5- 0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with all unions with respect to health insurance and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa, 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 the executive session the Board will return to open session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
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