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March 1, 2023
15 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Reyes participated remotely (per minutes).
Present: Anthony J. Kinahan, Meredith L. Anderson, Denise R. Reyes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Ratify Mr. McSweeney's employment as Water Technician
MOVED to ratify Mr. McSweeney's employment as Water Technician
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to ratify Mr. McSweeney's employment as Water Technician, Ms. Reyes seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Reyes)
Ratify Ms. Driscoll's employment as Outreach Coordinator / Shine Counselor
MOVED to ratify Ms. Driscoll's employment as Outreach Coordinator / Shine Counselor
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to ratify Ms. Driscoll's employment as Outreach Coordinator Shine Counselor, Ms. Reyes seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Reyes)
Authorize the Tree Removal List as presented
MOVED to authorize the Tree Removal List as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to authorize the Tree Removal List as presented, Ms. Reyes seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Reyes)
Sign the Statement of Interest for the Howard Street School, Ms. :
MOVED to sign the Statement of Interest for the Howard Street School, Ms. :
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to sign the Statement of Interest for the Howard Street School, Ms. Reyes seconded and so voted unanimously, ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Anderson, yes; Ms. Reyes, yes; Chairman Kinahan, yes Mr. Bodwell presented a request to transfer funds from the SPED Stabilization Account into the school's FY23 budget for the purchase of a used transportation van..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Reyes)
Transfer the amount necessary to purchase a transportation van, up to $30,000 from the...
MOVED to transfer the amount necessary to purchase a transportation van, up to $30,000 from the SPED Stabilization Account, into the school's FY23 budget
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNo: Reyes
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to transfer the amount necessary to purchase a transportation van, up to $30,000 from the SPED Stabilization Account, into the school's FY23 budget, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so passed by a 2 to 1 majority..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant
MOVED to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant, Ms. Reyes seconded and so voted unanimously, ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Anderson, yes; Ms. Reyes, yes; Chairman Kinahan, yes Ms..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Reyes)
Request from the Civil Service Commission a Certified List for the Appointment of a...
MOVED to request from the Civil Service Commission a Certified List for the Appointment of a Full Time Police Officer
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to request from the Civil Service Commission a Certified List for the Appointment of a Full Time Police Officer, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted unanimously..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Pass along the Board's lack of objection and to be conscientious of the neighbors
MOVED to pass along the Board's lack of objection and to be conscientious of the neighbors
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to pass along the Board's lack of objection and to be conscientious of the neighbors, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted 2 to 0. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Anderson, yes; Chairman Kinahan, yes Chairman Kinahan stated there were two resignations, Marilyn Raleigh as Election Warden and Marion Loughman as Election Clerk..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Accept Ms. Raleigh and Ms. Loughman's resignations with a letter of thanks
MOVED to accept Ms. Raleigh and Ms. Loughman's resignations with a letter of thanks
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to accept Ms. Raleigh and Ms. Loughman's resignations with a letter of thanks, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted 2 to 0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Accept the $1.3 million in ARPA Funds
MOVED to accept the $1.3 million in ARPA Funds
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to accept the $1.3 million in ARPA Funds, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted 2 to 0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Authorize Mr. Gagne as signatory for the ARPA Funds Grant. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms....
MOVED to authorize Mr. Gagne as signatory for the ARPA Funds Grant. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Anderson, yes; Chairman Kinahan, yes Mr. Gagne requested a vote to award the consulting contract to CHA and to also designate Mr. Gagne as signatory going forward. Ms. Anderson
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to authorize Mr. Gagne as signatory for the ARPA Funds Grant. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Anderson, yes; Chairman Kinahan, yes Mr. Gagne requested a vote to award the consulting contract to CHA and to also designate Mr. Gagne as signatory going forward..” (Motion: Anderson)
Award the consulting contract to CHA
MOVED to award the consulting contract to CHA
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to award the consulting contract to CHA, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted 2 to 0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Appoint Mr. Gagne as signatory for the CHA contracts
MOVED to appoint Mr. Gagne as signatory for the CHA contracts
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to appoint Mr. Gagne as signatory for the CHA contracts, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted 2 to 0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Table the 61 A for 455 Walnut street vote to the next meeting
MOVED to table the 61 A for 455 Walnut street vote to the next meeting
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to table the 61 A for 455 Walnut street vote to the next meeting, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so voted 2 to 0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
Adjourn
MOVED to adjourn
Yes: Anderson, KinahanNot on the recorded vote list: Reyes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Anderson MOVED to adjourn, Chairman Kinahan seconded and so passed with a 2 to majority..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Kinahan)
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