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June 21, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LeBlanc Cummings
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SEIU Local 888, Union - Memorandum of Agreement - FY22 and FY23
Approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town and SEIU, Local 888, for FY22 and FY23, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the Memorandum of...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town and SEIU, Local 888, for FY22 and FY23, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town and SEIU, Local 888, for FY22 and FY23, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Assistant Town Administrator/Director of Human Resources Contract
Approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town and the new Assistant Town Administrator/Director of Human Resources, with an effective date of July 13, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town and the new Assistant Town Administrator/Director of Human Resources, with an effective date of July 13, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the employment agreement.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve and sign the employment agreement between the Town and the new Assistant Town Administrator/Director of Human Resources, with an effective date of July 13, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the employment agreement. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. Leblanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Town Administrator Contract
Approve the three-year contract between the Town and the Town Administrator, with an effective date of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the three-year contract between the Town and the Town Administrator, with an effective date of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the contract.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the three-year contract between the Town and the Town Administrator, with an effective date of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and for the electronic signatures of the Board to be affixed to the contract. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Personnel Board Recommendation to Amend Holidays
Accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and adopt the policy on Recognized Holidays as amended: A. To accept the addition of Juneteenth Independence Day as a Recognized Holiday. B. To...
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and adopt the policy on Recognized Holidays as amended: A. To accept the addition of Juneteenth Independence Day as a Recognized Holiday. B. To accept the amended Personnel Policy - "When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the Friday immediately preceding the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday".
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and adopt the policy on Recognized Holidays as amended: A. To accept the addition of Juneteenth Independence Day as a Recognized Holiday. B. To accept the amended Personnel Policy - "When a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the Friday immediately preceding the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday". M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Release of 1st Quarter Capital - FY23
Approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $2,128,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $2,128,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board approve the release of the 1st Quarter FY23 Capital totaling $2,128,750 to the various departments contingent upon all procurement procedures and checklists are fulfilled. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. Project 1st Quarter DPW One-ton dump truck with plow $80,000 One-ton dump truck $80,000 Mechanic Lift Set $50,000 Design for Downey Street Sidewalk $75,000 Municipal Facility Maintenance $100,000 Energy Efficiency $50,000 Carby Municipal Building - Flooring/Maintenance $45,000 Fire Fire Command Staff Vehicle $65,000 Radio Upgrade and Replacement $15,000 IS End User Technology $18,750 Library Sound Dampening Project $50,000 Book Mobile $30,000 Mobile Shelving Unit $10,000 Patron/Staff End User Technology $15,000 Housing WAHA Building Maintenance and Improvement $75,000 Police Safety Equipment $15,000 Replacement of Vehicles $115,000 Radio Infrastructure $40,000 Total Municipal Capital $928,750 School Facilities Improvements $100,000 Total School Capital $100,000 Sewer Capital Storm water Compliance $75,000 Inflow & Infiltration Program $125,000 Pump Station Facility Program $500,000 Total Sewer Capital $700,000 Additional Capital Improvements Recreation - School St. Playground Refurbishment $60,000 Fire - Breathing Apparatus Full System Upgrade $215,000 DPW - Library Parking Lot $75,000 Schools - Network Project $50,000 Ambulance - Rescue Equipment Total Other Capital $400,000 FY22 Total First Quarter Capital Request $2,128,750 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
Release of 1st Quarter Capital - FY23
(the minutes do not repeat the motion at this vote)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
The Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals as listed (attached list of appointments). R, Gotti
M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote the Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals as listed (attached list of appointments). R, Gotti
Yes: Cummings, GottiMichael Walsh stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“M. LeBlanc Cummings moved that the Select Board vote the Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals as listed (attached list of appointments). R, Gotti Seconded. Vote 2-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. R. Gotti, aye. M. Walsh, recused. RESULT: APPROVED [2 TO 0] MOVER: Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member SECONDER:Robert Gotti, Board Member AYES: Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings RECUSED: Michael Walsh.” (Motion: Cummings, second: Gotti)
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2022
Accept the regular meeting minutes of June 6, 2022, as written
M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the regular meeting minutes of June 6, 2022, as written.
From the minutes
“M. Walsh moved that the Select Board accept the regular meeting minutes of June 6, 2022, as written. M. LeBlanc Cummings Seconded. Unanimous Vote 3-0. M. LeBlanc Cummings, aye. M. Walsh, aye. R. Gotti, aye. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Walsh, Board Member SECONDER:Marianne LaBlanc Cummings, Board Member AYES: Michael Walsh, Robert Gotti, Marianne LaBlanc Cummings.” (Motion: Walsh, second: Cummings)
From the Westwood Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s iQM2 meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Marianne LeBlanc Cummings (her 2022 candidacy announcement, via Westwood Minute), Joseph Previtera (his 2023 candidacy announcement, via Westwood Minute), Erin Sibley (erinsibley.com), Westwood Minute (Robert Gotti, 2021 candidate profile) and the Massachusetts Municipal Association (Michael Walsh, 2022). No photos yet for former members John Hickey and Nancy Hyde.
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