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October 13, 2020
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, Mark Kost, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order/Executive Session
Enter Executive Session to conduct negotiations with the Town Manager regarding her employment contract as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position
On a motion made and seconded, the vote was five in favor to enter Executive Session to conduct negotiations with the Town Manager regarding her employment contract as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position
The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, the vote was five in favor to enter Executive Session to conduct negotiations with the Town Manager regarding her employment contract as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position.”
Liaison
Appoint the twenty-two applicants as listed to the Diversity
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the twenty-two applicants as listed to the Diversity.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the twenty-two applicants as listed to the Diversity..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Appoint Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen as the Selectmen liaison to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen as the Selectmen liaison to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen as the Selectmen liaison to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Special Town Meeting - Saturday, October 17, 2020
Authorize Chairman Peraner-Sweet and Town Moderator Angela Harkness to postpone the Special Town Meeting to Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 9 am in the event of inclement weather
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE Chairman Peraner-Sweet and Town Moderator Angela Harkness to postpone the Special Town Meeting to Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 9 am in the event of inclement weather.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE Chairman Peraner-Sweet and Town Moderator Angela Harkness to postpone the Special Town Meeting to Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 9 am in the event of inclement weather..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Reconsider their previous vote of recommendation of appropriating $90,000 for a school administration office feasibility study
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECONSIDER their previous vote of recommendation of appropriating $90,000 for a school administration office feasibility study.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECONSIDER their previous vote of recommendation of appropriating $90,000 for a school administration office feasibility study..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Not recommend the $90,000 funding the School Administrative Office feasibility study
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND the $90,000 funding the School Administrative Office feasibility study.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND the $90,000 funding the School Administrative Office feasibility study..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend dismissing Article 13
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 13.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 13..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Not recommend Article 15 at this time as the changes to the Town Charter are still pending
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 15 at this time as the changes to the Town Charter are still pending.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 15 at this time as the changes to the Town Charter are still pending..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 16
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 17
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend dismissing Article 19
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 19.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND dismissing Article 19..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 20
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 20.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 20..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Articles 21 and 22
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Articles 21 and 22.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Articles 21 and 22..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Not recommend Article 23
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 23.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetNo: Tonakarn-Nguyen
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 23..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the Presidential Election warrant as presented
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Presidential Election warrant as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Presidential Election warrant as presented..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Appoint the election officers as presented to terms expiring July 31, 2021
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the election officers as presented to terms expiring July 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the election officers as presented to terms expiring July 31, 2021..” (Motion: Kost, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the Fiscal year 20-21 Board of Selectmen/Town Manager goals with the amendments
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Fiscal year 20-21 Board of Selectmen/Town Manager goals with the amendments.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Fiscal year 20-21 Board of Selectmen/Town Manager goals with the amendments..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Extend Town Manager Jodi Ross' contract through June 24, 2024
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXTEND Town Manager Jodi Ross' contract through June 24, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXTEND Town Manager Jodi Ross' contract through June 24, 2024..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 4, 2020 and August 11, 2020
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 4, 2020 and August 11, 2020.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 4, 2020 and August 11, 2020..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Town Manager's Report
Approve all the items listed, as presented, under the Town Manager's report
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE all the items listed, as presented, under the Town Manager's report.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE all the items listed, as presented, under the Town Manager's report..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:21 pm
It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:21 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:21 pm..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
From the Westford Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s document archive (“View all meeting minutes” on the Select Board page) and, for recent meetings, its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has only an unnamed group photo): League of Women Voters of Westford Voters’ Guides — Chris Barrett, Tom Clay and Elizabeth Sawyer (2026); Sean Kelly and Noëlle Donovan (2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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