Okay, I believe we are now on air and live. So, welcome. It is Oh, thank you. Not used to being down here. Um it is Monday, which is also unusual, uh June 15th, 7:03, calling the select board meeting
to order. If we could all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
>> [clears throat] >> Are you watching the waiting room? Or you're not in Zoom? >> Um I'm not logged in, but >> Okay. I will try to keep an eye on it. Okay, so we have one agenda item for
this evening, and that is um our annual appointments and reappointments to boards, committees, and commissions. So. Let me get back to Zoom. I was going to start with the Americans with Disabilities Committee, but um that is actually a
town manager appointment, so we will wait for Jen to join us. Um I'm going to go in alphabetical order, I think, just to make things um simpler. Before we begin, I want to first thank everybody submitting an application for
volunteering. Um and I I moved us down here because I don't want it to be an interview, a formal. It's This is just a conversation, get to know everyone, try to play matchmaker, basically. Um
but three things that um I do would ask each candidate to um touch on, in addition to giving your background is whether you've watched or attended the meetings for the committees you're interested in um or if you've spoken with any members of those committees and
if you submitted more than one interest check more than one committee on your form um if you could just touch on the ranking of your preferences if that is still current ranking. Okay.
So, um let's start with the APDC. So, I see Nathan is Andrew Oh, there you are. um and the other person who um submitted a form
for APDC is Mal- Mali Mala Mali? Wagner Mali Sorry. Um So, can I ask you guys just to come up? I know Nathan and Andrew are currently
on APDC and are seeking reappointment. Um there are two vacancies based on those terms expiring. um But, I I'm going to mess it up again. Mali
>> Mali like Bali >> Like Bali? >> Bali >> Okay. Um you [clears throat] you checked four boxes. >> I did and I was just wanted to be flexible, but I'm on football boosters, track >> Oh, oh sorry. Can you use my mic? >> I want football boosters, track
boosters, and the PTO. So, I think I'm going to stick with this committee cuz it really is my passion. >> Or one committee? >> APDC >> Okay. >> architectural preservation >> um So, I don't know if we have obviously I haven't talked to the other
board members, but um there is a desire you don't live in the APD, do you? >> You'll going to to give me a little more information. >> Architectural Preservation District, the downtown area. >> Okay. Um Nathan does. There is a desire to have a
member who resides in the APD. Um and Andrew came like a couple months. I think you've had one meeting. >> Yeah, there's only been one meeting I participated in so far. >> Um So, I don't know how Brian and Glenn feel, but I would like Andrew to have
the opportunity to fulfill a term. Um and Nathan's been on for a long time. >> Yeah, I'm happy to I mean, it's great to see Molly great to see new blood interested in the committee. And uh you know, I know where the committee meets and when I have things to add, um
I'm happy to come on down. So, I would be more than I mean, I'm just thrilled to see uh these two folks um stepping up. And yeah, they know where to you know, find me if they have questions or uh and I know to find them and yeah. >> Now, you don't Andrew, you don't reside in the APD.
>> No, I don't. >> Okay. How important do you think Nathan it is to have I mean, it states it is desirable. >> It is desirable, but I mean, there's you can you can I think that the
APDC is capable of um compensating for that by making sure they're regularly getting input from folks in the APD and you know, not guessing, but going out and having a chat with a few folks, maybe knocking on some doors or whatever. So, I I think
it's it's doable. Um and um and uh yeah, so I think that's I'm I don't think it's I think it's okay. When I joined the APD, I mean, I think I'm happy with the work I've done there last couple years. Um
I joined in part cuz I I was part of the planning board team that wrote the bylaw back in in 2015 or whatever. And uh well, I I feel good about the work I've done. I also know there's certain important things I haven't done. Part of me wonders if I'll be more likely to do them and then maybe submit
them to the APD for consideration if I'm not if I'm not uh you know, just cuz people's psychology is weird that that way. So, I think it's up to you guys, but I I think it's possible to do good work
without direct representation as long as they're you know, they're being consulted, people in the district are being consulted and what not. >> So, have you watched their meetings or spoken to anyone? >> say I'm brand new to like even just jumping into volunteering with this.
Um and so I am happy to differ to people that have already had a little bit more experience in the committee and sort of learn this this term. >> Glenn and Brian, do you guys have any comments, questions? >> I I would agree. I I appreciate
everybody's interest and certainly, you know, your your involvement over the years. So, yeah, I wouldn't see any real need to deviate. Particularly, I do think it's ideal have having somebody that's in in the APD um and without any any known problems or anything. It I
think it's great opportunity for you to to get involved even if you're not on the board and to learn and get up to speed. And I appreciate your your willingness to get involved. >> Definitely. And I I walked in here. I break my neck every time I walk into a building and so I want to know all about
what's happening up on this ceiling, too. >> [laughter] >> I I did have a question for Molly. Um I just wanted to know a little bit more about your background. Um you it seemed like you were volunteering for several committees. Maybe we could find a a better fit, too.
>> Um well, my son is finishing up his freshman year at the high school. Um, so I've jumped headfirst into everything that he's involved in um, and that just keeps me engaged. So, that's my real like, you know, my son
comes first, but secondary becomes structures and historic preservation um, and cross Cavino tiling and tension element. So, I'm a structural engineer and an architectural designer. I graduated in 2014 from MIT in the um,
architecture department there. I actually go back every semester and I review uh, structural design student projects with uh, John Ochsendorf who he was actually the uh, director of the Rome school for a while as well. So, I
definitely have a huge huge like passion for all structures, all built environment um, and art as well. So, I'm happy to learn how to be helpful for this committee. >> This is a monthly >> Thank you. I think that helps a lot. I'm
actually I'm supportive of you joining the APDC. >> [laughter] >> Yeah, definitely. That's uh, that's a big deal to to and that's something the APD wants. Now, you've got a pretty strong engineering background, too. So, I mean,
I I pre- appreciate I'm happy to be on call for these folks, but uh, you know, don't look a gift horse in the mouth here >> [laughter] >> either. >> No, I definitely I think with I I want to be involved, but I want to be smart. I don't want to just step in and be naive or drop the ball.
>> It's not that big a deal. >> know, I love a transition period. I like to be educated before I do anything. >> We meet monthly. >> It meet monthly. It This is not like Yeah, I'd be excited for Molly to be on there. At least like I'm excited for Brian to be on there. I mean, this is crazy. We had We couldn't recruit for
this committee for years and to have these two Let's just take it take take the you know, take the gift here and uh, I'll I'll stay I'll stay involved and uh, really excited about this is a good good situation. >> We don't have any feedback from Tony.
Okay. Any other comments from Brian Glenn? >> I would just add that I agree with Mr. Lockwood and I know Mr. Lockwood will help out when he can and possibly even join other committees too. >> Yeah, because you also indicated green communities and historical commission
which also need >> [laughter] >> need membership. >> I think because I'm I'm I've on so many different things right now. You know, summer >> No no [laughter] no no no no no. I I just want to be very honest and forthcoming about what's really going to motivate me to show up and and really be
involved. This is really it. >> Okay, are we ready to make a I'd like to get through as many appointments tonight as as we can. So we can avoid another meeting. Any other questions from anyone?
Comments? Would anyone like to this term would It's 3 years, right? So it expires June 30th, 2029. Okay. Would anyone like to make a motion? >> So just to be
I was just going to be a quick Nathan, you were stepping back. Is that a uh >> Yeah, I'm well, yes, I did come here to to apply. >> Yeah. >> Not knowing who else would show up. >> Yeah. >> Having structural engineer to my left and structural engineer to my right with passions for historical bridges, I'm very happy. This is this is the universe
telling me >> We could >> on Nathan's mic, too. >> Oh, you might have to. >> Yeah, I I came to re-up, but uh give Given the company we have here and and who's ready to take over, this is a great time to step back. So, yeah, I'm stepping back, Glenn. Thanks.
>> Okay. Uh so, I would make a motion that we appoint Andrew Gillis and Molly Wagner to the APDC. >> I am not getting any audio. >> Yeah, what does that say up there?
I can't Oh, now it's disappeared. >> He said I'm not getting any audio. >> Can you hear me now, Brian? >> I can hear you now, yeah. >> Okay. Something We got a pop-up. I think it popped off. Um So, we're taking votes. Glenn said I. Brian? >> I. >> And then I for myself. So, motion passes
three uh to zero. And so, you need to get sworn You'll need to get sworn in again as well by the town clerk. Okay. >> Okay. Yep. >> Thank you all. >> I thank you. >> Thank you. Good. I skipped the Americans with
Disabilities. So, if you want to Yeah. If you want to go back to it, we can go back. Okay. Um I think Richard Taylor I think I saw him pop in online. Is that Richie Taylor
on Zoom? >> It is, yes. >> Hi. >> Hi. >> Um so you rated before I ask you to to give some background on yourself. Um you
ranked Americans with Disabilities Committee as your first choice. You actually selected five um >> Yes. >> different committees. So, would you like to give us um a little background on yourself and why you selected or interested in the committees you
indicated? >> Um I was just looking to help out and join my town and my community. Uh I'm a Lunenburg native. I've lived here all my life. Um I did go to Fitchburg State. Uh I was a biology student. I did some
lab work. I did a lot of social work with kids with autism at different summer camps. It just seemed like a a thing that was nice and helpful that I could do both for myself and my community. Um but that's a little bit about me.
Sorry, I'm not sure what to say in these things. >> Um do you do you go by You signed in as Richie. Is that >> Yes, I am. >> Okay. Can you get closer to your mic by any chance? >> Absolutely. >> Okay. >> Actually, I might be able to
fix that problem. >> Okay, and he's going to try to get closer. >> Um >> There's there's people >> me better? Or not? One second. I'm so sorry. >> Ri- Richie, are you still Oh. >> Maybe come back.
>> He might have, yeah. All right, I don't know if we lost him entirely. Um Let's come back if he pops up again. Uh So, if we move on to conservation committee, um let's see, who do we have?
>> Um Mr. Taylor was interested in this one as well. >> Okay. Yeah. >> He was not interested in the Council on Aging. >> Okay. Okay, let's give him time to come back. Um Council on Aging, so
we have is 1 2 3 4 people interested as well as one reappoint- reappointment. So, that would be um Elena Christopher is interested in reappointment. Her term
expires this month or this year. Um Chris Johnson, David Bartlett, Pauline Roy, and Heather Gleason. Do we have everybody here? Okay. Oh, I see Elena. Okay. Um I know Pauline,
David Bartlett. Uh okay. And Heather? Okay. Heather, you didn't indicate your ranked preferences on your application. Do Yeah, come on up.
Thank you. >> Never volunteered for the town. I've lived here 28 years, so I figured um I'd see where I fit in. I'm a retired state employee. Uh, I work part-time in assisted living doing memory care. Just activities, nothing special. My youngest is a
21-year-old and she's going to be a senior in college. So, I have plenty of time to volunteer and I figured you guys could see where I fit, I guess. >> Okay. So, you also indicated APDC, um, but Americans with Disabilities Committee
and Council on Aging. >> Yes. >> Do you have >> I don't have a preference, no. >> Okay. Um, David, Pauline, and Chris Johnson. Ah, okay.
Do you guys all want to come up? Can we get a chair? Pauline, if you want to if you want to come up. Maybe we can start with Elena cuz you've been on Council on Aging for how long now? >> 2 years. >> 2 years, okay. >> Yeah.
So, um, So, my back Well, first of all, I've been in, um, involved in Lunenburg since, um, I got to show my age now, but, um, nine Let's see, 1965,
my parents bought a home and uh, we came every summer and then we even after >> Lost the audio again. >> It was on recording too, so. >> Yeah, mhm. >> Now it's back. Thanks. >> Now it's good. We're going to get that nice and close.
>> Okay, thank you. So, I have been involved in Lunenburg for over 70 years. Um, I used to summer here um during the summer. And then my parents retired and moved up here
permanently. And I >> [clears throat] >> came up every summer to visit them along with my husband and my children. Um I have a um a master's degree in public
administration. I have owned I purchased our home in 19 72. And I have I've been on the Council of Aging for um >> [clears throat] >> 2 years.
Um I love this community. I've done a lot of volunteering even when I had my business in the center of town. Anytime that anybody came to me to ask if I could help out with certain events, I certainly did that. And um
we did a wine tasting at the time that um [clears throat] the library was seeking donations and money to support the new program. And I hosted one up. Um and it was very successful and
certainly helped in that. Um As far as being on the Council of Aging, um I have enjoyed it tremendously. Um I've along with the committee, I've been on a number of subcommittees. And um
and then volunteered for other things that don't even have to do with with, uh, the Council on Aging, just events that the, uh, Senior Center could use. So, I'm, you know, I'm interested in continuing it. Yeah, I have some
projects that I hope to continue, and, uh, so, anyway, I would be honored to be reappointed. >> Great, thank you. And we got Heather's introduction. Um, I already forgot who which one who was
Chris and who was Dave. Chris, okay. Can you give us a a brief background? >> My name's Chris Johnson. I've been living in Lunenburg for 32 years. Um, both of my adult children graduated high school here.
Um, I'm retired, 47-year computer professional. Um, I have been attending programs at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center for the last two or three years, and it started with this very nice lady over to my left who
helped you out with through the SHINE program, and, um, my primary personal goals for being involved were selfish. Um, I've had some health issues in the past, and I wanted to get directly
involved in some of the exercise programs there. And in the process met a lot of very nice people, and, uh, um, they suggested I should express some interest in the Council, and I do
believe I probably know some some members from the past, as well. So, for me, this is just, um, it's a personal gain thing. I get a lot out of, uh, help helping people with everything from
fixing the printer, which I probably shouldn't have mentioned um because I know you're already paying people to do that, but >> [laughter] >> um but just being helpful and also um promoting some fitness goals for myself and in the
process maybe a few other people, too. So, it's a kind of a narrow focus for me and I feel so far really under qualified in this group. >> [laughter] >> So, um I hope that I hope this is a uh
a wealth of talent for the council. It seems like it might be. So, that's me. >> Thank you. And David? >> Thank you. Good evening. [clears throat] I'm David Bartlett, graduate of North Adams State College. I moved here about 5 years ago when I
sold my uh parents' home in Lancaster, so I've been here for 5 years and been down to the center several times and I think it's going in the right direction. It's just keeping things going. More importantly, staying in touch with our seniors that need that
little helping hand, not to say our um our vets. I know I applied or suggested that I applied for others, but you know, this is where I think I would like to end. So, very briefly, I do have experience with um
COA from town of Lancaster for years. And that was serving as the outsource manager for the town. And then when COVID hit, everything blew up and things went different ways. And this young lady helped me a few times way back when and I won't mention
So, anyways, I give credit when credit's due. So, thank you for the opportunity. >> Well, thank you. And Pauline? Everyone knows you already. >> I know. [laughter] Um thanks for letting me be here. 24
year resident, also first time stepping up, so I'm excited to get to put my name in the hat and possibly volunteer for the town. As you know, I worked for the Council on Aging for many years as the average coordinator and I left that position, but I'm very familiar with the board. I
sat in on many of their meetings at the end. I was taking their minutes. I'm very passionate about the older adult community in this town. I'm a strong advocate for them and I want to stay involved in that. I'm currently working at an aging service access point staying in the senior field, not one
that covers Lunenburg, but I would like to think that I have something to bring to the table and help and I would love to have chance to advocate for our older adults. Thank you. >> So I cuz I know you're working, are you able to go to the meeting? >> I cleared this with my supervisor before
I even put my name in the hat. Yep, I knew it was daytime. So >> yeah. >> That's not a problem. >> Okay. Quickly, Richie, I see you joined. I think you dropped off, so we moved we'll come back to you. >> Can you guys hear me now?
>> It's still a little muffled. >> No, hold on. >> But we'll we'll come back to you after we're done with we're on Council of Aging right now. Um Brian and Glenn, do you guys have any questions, comments? >> Pauline, I saw you had number one on the Personnel Board, where I think you'd be
a great fit as well. Are you looking for both positions or >> I am I actually I it's hard to rank them. I would really say they're both kind of at the same level for me. They're both things I'm highly passionate about. So I can tell more
about the Personnel, but I sat on that for their meetings for the last couple years while they were in session. So they're both things I'm very passionate about, so. >> And would you sit on both? >> I think so. I think I could handle that time commitment. >> So this is Brian. Uh
my I have a similar question uh for David and Pauline. Just what what is your background in personnel, too? Um I would like to see the personnel committee um back up and running. So I was uh considering both David and Pauline for those positions. I don't know if you want to talk a little bit about your
interest and your background. >> Uh um on personnel, I was a hotel manager for 40 years around the United States. Hotels up to uh 1,000 rooms, employees three, 400. So I have a pretty good
understanding of what goes on in in personnel. The tough part is who wants to work today. And they promise you everything at the interview, but when it actually comes down to it, do they show up? And then when they show up, "Well, it's not my job." or "I'm not
going to do it." So that is the a tough one, but here in town I would consider if it came down to it cuz it's just taking what's here, adding to it, and keeping everybody uh uh moving forward. >> Thank you. >> And are you looking to be on two
committees, or would you rank one over the other? >> Uh either one is fine with me. I mean >> Would you prefer one or you >> Either way. >> No, I mean to be on a single committee or >> I'll take both. But which one is number one? But no,
I'll take either one or both. >> Okay. >> So my recommendation, just speaking as one member, uh I would like to see David and Pauline on the personnel. I also do have concerns about new people jumping in at multiple committees. I think it would be great to just start at one, and then if you feel like you have enough
time, you can add a second. Would be uh my thoughts. >> Glenn, do you have any additional comments? >> Um nothing. I would I would echo um Brian's comments as well. I I would like
to see the uh the personnel board stood up again and I think you would both be really good additions to that. Um So, yeah, that's that's all I have. And I would like just to thank, you know,
everyone else for extending their willingness to volunteer and the Council on Aging particularly really does rely on a team of volunteers. So, there's, you know, not being on the Council on Aging certainly doesn't limit the opportunity uh to volunteer and to
be involved in the programs there. I think the Council on Aging or the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center is a an excellent example how a government uh department can run very efficiently with the coordinated effort of volunteers. Um
And you know, as as Chris mentioned, you can be a um you know, a client there or a customer, but also be a volunteer. And as we all know, um as volunteers, you frequently get more out of your volunteer work than
uh you know, than you put in. So, I do appreciate everybody's willingness uh to put their their hat in the ring and we do encourage everyone that, you know, does not get appointed to the Council on Aging to to come down. It is, you know, I myself have been there. Uh I'm still have not found where the uh
Senior Center is, but I I do know where the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center is and I do highly recommend you, you know, come down there. It is a a fantastic operation and you know, I do enjoy my time there and I've and I've made a lot of friends there. So, thank you all for
stepping forward and again, I encourage you to stay involved and get more involved and uh thank you. >> Yeah, I just want to echo um some of what Glenn said about volunteering. I mean, this is clearly the most popular committee this year. Um so, there will
be people who who have signed up and and offered to be on this committee and and there just aren't enough seats. So, I would encourage you to volunteer at the center or do seek another committee um as well. Um There is a lot of overlap with the
personnel committee. I'm just thinking out loud if we should discuss that or or do this first and then come back to personnel. >> I uh I guess I would I I want to thank everybody for volunteering for this this position, but
I think I'm ready to make a motion if if you'll accept the motion. >> Sure, for Council on Aging? >> Yes. >> Sure. >> So, I'll make a motion to reappoint um Elena Christopher and to appoint
Christopher Johnson to Council on Aging. >> And there's could be one more. >> Okay, sorry. I I thought I had two vacancies listed. >> There's There's three, correct? >> There's three. >> There are uh three terms expiring. >> Three terms expiring, one uh >> And only one of them's Elena seeking
>> And with uh returning interest and two um folks that had decided not to continue to serve. So, there's a total of three positions, two are truly vacant. >> Okay. I I still want to hold on that motion, but um I think Heather Gleason, I think
I'd like to see I don't know if this is definitely the best one best fit for her and best fit for the town. And um I also think the other two would be great for the personnel committee. >> And this term also would expire in June
30th, 2029. >> All three. Mhm, all terms. >> Okay, so the motion on the floor is um to reappoint Elena, Christopher, and Christopher Johnson. To appoint Christopher Johnson, term expiring June
30th. >> And then we could make another motion for the third. >> Sure. >> Yep. >> Do you want to >> Yep, I'll second. >> Okay. This will be a roll call vote. Glenn? >> Aye. >> Brian? >> Aye. >> And an aye for myself. So we have two.
Um Elena, you will need to get sworn in again as well. >> Okay. >> And of course Chris will need to be sworn in by the town clerk. Thank you. Okay, so we still have one remaining vacancy on COA. >> I would make a motion we appoint Pauline
Roy to a term to expire June 30th, 20 2029. Is that right? >> Yes. >> I'll second that motion. >> Okay. A roll call vote again. Glenn? >> Aye. >> Brian? >> Aye.
>> And an aye for myself. Okay. Need to get sworn in, too. >> [laughter] >> I'm going to be telling everyone that. Heather and David, thank you so much. Please >> Yeah, thank you. >> I hate saying no to people, but yeah. Um >> Did Heather have other expressed
interests in boards? >> APDC and American Americans with Disabilities, which we can talk about now. >> All right, okay. >> Yeah, expressed interest >> what Richie um initially came online for. So thank you all for coming in. >> You're welcome. Thank you for
for volunteering and Richie, can you hear me? >> Yes, can you hear me? >> Yeah, you're I have to concentrate. You're muffled, but we'll get through it. >> Sorry. >> Um >> I don't know if this is better.
>> Okay. Yeah. Um So, this is actually an appointment done by the by the town manager and ratified by the select board. So, there is if you want to talk about the history a bit of this committee.
>> Well, I don't know the full history of the committee. What I can say is I have been here in the community since February of 2025. And the committee has not met during that time. I think that we've had some folks who
have been on the committee and are no longer serving and I'm not sure really what the story is there. But, the committee really is in a defunct status. And so, you would be reinvigorating this committee and to a certain extent
starting it from not necessarily from scratch. The bylaws are there, but you know, you're you're really rebirthing it into what you would want it to look like. And so, as long as you both kind of were understanding that perhaps you may be
the newest and the least knowledgeable as to what the committee does, but you may have the most energy and interest to get it going. >> Absolutely. >> Excellent. >> I'm sorry for my audio problems. I don't know if you guys can hear me any better.
>> Yes, we can. >> Okay, good. Good. Uh I As I was saying earlier, I lived in Lunenburg most of my life. I was a biology student at Fitchburg State. I have a disability. I have a CP. Not that that's relevant. This just
seemed like something that I both wanted to do for me and both something I could do to give back to the community of people I see around. >> Awesome. >> So, I can say that I've been the select board rep since for 3 years and
we never met. My emails bounced back from um trying to reach out. So, so you guys would really be bringing us back to life. So, if you're up for that I'm on the energy. Okay.
>> Okay. Richie's giving us a thumbs up. So, if if the board would hearing the expressions of interest from both Mr. Taylor and Ms. Gleason, um I would be comfortable appointing both Heather Gleason and Richard Taylor to the Americans with Disabilities
Committee. Um that would require the board's ratification. >> Okay, and I will uh make a motion to ratify the town manager's appointment of Richard Taylor and Heather Gleason to the Americans with Disabilities Committee. >> I'll second that. >> Okay, roll call vote. Glenn?
>> I. >> Brian? >> I. >> I. Uh and I for myself. Uh motion passes unanimously. So, thank you both. >> Thank you for the opportunity. >> You've heard you've heard me say it gets worn in. Um
and thank you again. Thanks for coming in. >> Thank you. >> Um we still have um Richard Taylor on the line. Now, you Richard, you signed up for a number of committees. Are you interested in
>> Well, so in hearing what everybody has had to say, I I respectfully might want to just sign up for the one that especially with how much of my required to get it started and really put the energy in. This is my first time stepping into anything like this. I signed up for a
lot because I wasn't sure what would be available, but I wanted to show everybody that I was willing and I had the time and the energy. >> Okay, that makes perfect sense. I just want to check and make sure I don't want to discard any other interest you may have, so. Sounds good. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Okay, um Conservation Committee. We have uh Molly expressed an interest. Vincent Vinnie. Yes. Um do you want to come on up and
we have one current member's term expiring uh this year, Richard Bursch. I don't think he's on. I think he was unavailable this evening. Um And what? >> I said I have an interest.
>> And there are a total of two um two seats available on this committee, so do you want to give us a little background and your um interest in the Conservation Committee? >> So, I moved to Lunenburg 6 years ago um
and I used to be very active in the community I used to live in. As I got settled in and I started talking to one of my neighbors, they want to get involved again cuz he was involved in the Sewer Committee. Um
and I am willing to So, I'm willing to uh go on whatever committee fits me best. I think I signed up for several. >> I think some of the committees that he indicated a preference in are um elected boards and committees. >> Yeah.
>> Yeah. So, the the ones that are appointed that you sign up for are is actually just the conservation. >> Got it. >> Committee. The others are And one doesn't have stormwater doesn't have a vacancy. >> Yeah. >> Um I can look up the other ones quickly. Uh
sewer sewer which is full as well. That's elected. That's full. And parks is also full and elected. >> Got you. >> Um So, are you interested in conservation? I I mean, I talked to you a little bit in the past about >> I I looked at it on the town website.
[clears throat] It seems like a very big commitment. >> It is. >> Which I do work full-time. Um I know we also talked about agricultural. Which >> Which is full as well. >> Which is full.
>> I can tell you ones that aren't full. >> Yeah, sure. >> Um historical, green communities, >> Personnel. >> and personnel are the appointed that aren't full. >> Got you. Um
Yeah, personnel was the one that just got appointed. >> Uh no, that was council on aging. Yeah. >> Council on aging. Um What does the personnel do again? Just want to make sure I understand it correctly. >> Do you want to take that one?
So, the the personnel committee has not met since I believe sometime in 2024. Um there is a personnel bylaw uh in the town that um applies to non-union
staff members. So, it doesn't apply to all staff, just those that are not union. Um unless the union refers back to the personnel bylaw. Um and um the personnel committee administers the bylaw um
as as it applies. So, um, there are, um, I'm just trying to think of the bylaw. Hiring decisions, um, decisions around, uh, classification and compensation, pay
scales, uh, job descriptions. That's, uh, the current bylaw, uh, reserves some of those things to the personnel committee. >> Got you. I would definitely be interested in that committee. >> The other one that you might want to check out is the Green Communities.
>> Got you. >> Um, if you were interested, I'm just thinking. >> Are you interested in electricity? >> I mean >> work with electricity? >> with the Christmas lights. >> [laughter] >> I did. I did. But yes, I do work with electricity on a
daily basis. I'm in HVAC. >> Okay. So, Green Communities is, um, there is a Green Communities program through the state where, um, cities and towns receive funding from the state for certain types of projects. Uh, those
projects need to, um, have a certain ROI on efficiency standards in order to get funded, but recent projects include installing mini splits, uh, weatherization of buildings, things of that nature. Um, so, um,
they tend to be, depending on the project, somewhat technical in nature. >> Yep. >> Um, and I think that the committee has been served by folks who are both interested in energy savings coupled with that technical background. So, if you know
anything about like hertz and things like that, >> [laughter] >> you may be good. I'm I'm not looking at the engineer laughing at me in the back of the room. >> [laughter] >> If If I could make a recommendation, maybe
I think my personal opinion is I think Green Communities could align very well with your experience. >> Most definitely. >> And my recommendation would would be to talk to some members of the Green Communities cuz we don't have to do the appointment tonight. You can, you know, submit cuz
you didn't actually check that box on your form. You could resubmit and we can hear, you know, we can appoint you whenever. Um if that is something that after looking into it is of interest to you. >> Yeah. Yeah, definitely. >> Okay. >> The the
>> I would I would just echo that. I I think Green Communities would be a good fit. I could set you up with David Blatt and you could talk to David Blatt too who's the chair. Um but a great example was uh the Green Communities was working on getting um better HVAC in the the primary school,
getting mini splits in the primary school uh and finding a good deal too for that. So, projects like that I think they'll be a great fit for you. >> Yeah, and it goes beyond the scope of this, but I see you were a volunteer firefighter in Petersham. Correct. Is that something you're still I It goes
beyond the scope of you know, this discussion, but the you know, the um Lunenburg fire would be hiring >> Yeah. >> per diems. >> Yeah, I was I was volunteering. >> Or or they have call fire fighters. >> Yes. I was volunteering in Petersham and
Barre and I was on the uh mid-state tech rescue team which is here in Lunenburg as well. >> So, if you're still interested in that realm, I would recommend you touch base with the fire department. >> Yeah, definitely. Definitely. >> I'll ask you some questions offline about that. >> [laughter]
>> Okay. Anything Any other comments? Any comments, questions from from you, Vinnie? >> No. >> Sound good? >> Sounds good. >> Okay. Yeah, let us know if If us to, you know, to put you in with someone in green communities. >> Yeah, definitely that uh that has my
interest now you know that it's involved with HVAC and all that. >> Mhm. >> Um, I actually do startup and warranty for Johnson Controls. >> Oh, okay. >> So, I'm very familiar with HVAC. >> Good. >> If it's If it's okay with the chair, I'll send Vincent an email with David
Clancy. >> Perfect. >> Definitely. >> All right. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thanks for coming in. Um, so how do um, other members feel about reappointing Richard Bursh this evening? >> I'm comfortable with that.
>> Okay. Brian? >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, again a three-year term? >> Yes. >> Just want to double-check. Okay. Uh Anyone care to make the motion? >> I would move that we reappoint Richard
Bursh to a three-year term. >> Second. >> Okay. Roll call vote. Glenn? >> Aye. >> Brian? >> Aye. >> And then I for myself, motion passes unanimously. I will let the chair of the conservation
commission know. I think Richard is on vacation, but she'll be able to get in touch with him. Okay. That brings us to cultural council. >> Did you The other seat for conservation? >> There is still an opening for
conservation. The vacancy. >> one vacancy. >> There's one vacancy. >> So, we had um, Richard Taylor, yes. Then Masito and Mali Wagner. >> Yes. Yes. Maliwags on APDC.
>> Okay. >> did you >> [clears throat] >> just want? >> Okay. Okay. >> That settles that. >> Um I I I spoke with the chair of the Conservation Committee today and and she mentioned some people have reached out directly that may be interested. So, there may be someone coming down the
road. Um okay. Cultural Council. I think Stephanie was not available tonight, right? Okay. Carla Velasquez? >> Hello. >> Hi. >> [sighs and gasps] >> Um could you do me a favor and turn >> This one? You got it.
>> Or turn one off. I get worried when they're too close together and both are on. >> Sit on this one, then. >> [laughter] >> We'll get feedback. >> Um so, welcome. Can you just tell us a little bit about yourself and your interest in the Cultural Council? >> Um sure. I believe I'm probably the
newest community member here. Um going on a year um this upcoming June. Me and my husband, I would consider us transplants. We're not from the state of Massachusetts, but we've been here for 11 years and we finally settled in this town to raise our family. And my son is
in kindergarten here at the school. Um I'm originally from Puerto Rico. I went I lived there my entire life. I came up to the states on scholarship to the University of New Haven in Connecticut, where I studied forensic science and then ended up getting a job
at the State Police Crime Lab here. Uh I work as a forensic scientist in the Criminalistics and Crime Scene Response Units right here in Maynard, and I've been doing that for 12 years. Um aside from that, I am part of a multicultural sorority. I'm still a very
active alumni member and I'm a chapter advisor for the Dartmouth College chapter uh where I just oversee their operations and all that kind of stuff. So, I think the Cultural Council just merges two things that are very passionate uh for me. I'm a woman in STEM
and I'm also from a very diverse multicultural background. So, it was just seemed like the right fit and I like to be involved. And it's only been a year, but I want to be involved. It's the town that we see ourselves for the
rest of my life. So. >> Okay, great. Um, I'll ask you because you also checked Green Communities on your platform. Are you looking for one committee or >> I feel like I'm looking for one at the moment. >> Okay. >> Um,
I'll preface this by saying that I'm I'm pregnant. So, >> [laughter] >> Congratulations. >> very much. Um, and we're due in December. So, um, I think I will have the energy for one. >> Yeah, okay. >> [laughter] >> Understood. >> Yes. And um, I am learning about local government.
This is very different to how I grew up and the structure of everything that I've experienced as like a young adult back in Puerto Rico. So, this is very different. So, I'm just immersing myself in the areas that I am familiar with so I can learn more and then in the future
maybe grow. >> Okay. Any comments or questions? >> I have to say I lived in Maynard and I would see that facility and I was like, I wonder what it's like to like what they do in there. >> Well, if I was in the Cultural Council,
we could do a STEM fair. >> [laughter] >> Sorry Brian, I cut you off. >> No, it's okay. Thank you for volunteering. Um, and I think you Cultural Council would be a great fit for you and I support you on the Cultural Council. >> Thank you. >> Okay.
Care to make a motion? >> What's the term of this one? >> Um, 3 years. Is that >> 3 years. >> 3 years. >> I would make a motion we appoint Carla Velasquez to the cultural commission for a term of 3
years. >> Second. >> Okay, roll call vote Glenn. >> I. >> Brian. >> I. >> And then I for myself. Motion passes unanimously. Thank you very much and you'll need to go to the town clerk get sworn in and then
um I don't know what their meeting schedule is but >> No worries. Thank you. Excited. >> We're going to contact you right now. >> Okay, perfect. >> All right, thanks a lot and congratulations. >> Okay.
So that brings us to Green Communities which there was a Dave signed in and I don't know if it was Dave Passios or Dave Blatt but I don't see them on Zoom any longer. >> Blatt had said that he wanted to watch the interviews earlier. >> Okay.
It just said Dave. >> I know um Madam Chair that Dave Passios um has expressed his commitment to continuing to serve if the community um needs him. Um there is going to be a pretty big
vacancy coming up on Green Communities. Um for the folks that don't know Dave Blatt will be leaving the community um of Lunenburg sometime in the fall. Um so Dave wanted to be able to continue to serve if requested by the board in any capacity um for that institutional
knowledge. And I will say that um although he lives in New Hampshire um I know that he watches our meetings and there was actually the issue back in the fall with Green Communities that he called up and said, "I have the answers that you're seeking that you do not have." Um which was very helpful and
informative. So, he is definitely tied in to the Green Communities projects. >> Okay. Yeah, um Dave Passios actually called me the other day to say very much the same thing. He's happy to serve as a regular member or an associate member. Currently,
he is a regular member whose term is expiring um this year, and there are currently two vacant associate members. So, an associate member just doesn't have voting privileges. So, I don't know how the other board members feel. It sounds like Vinnie will
be looking into it as well. >> Yeah. >> Yeah, I I think with Vinnie, I think that's going to be a great fit, um and then reappointing the current members. >> Agreed. >> There's one regular vac- regular member vacancy and two
associate, right? >> That's right. There's um the >> So, we need to indicate which >> I would think Dave is the regular, and Vinnie is the associate. As a discussion point. >> Yeah, my thought is there's going to be
movement af- after David Blatt moves, but keep David Blatt on, and then there'll be some movement when he when he leaves. >> Yeah, I I could go either way. I imagine the associate member could move into David Blatt's vacancy when that happens, so. >> There there's three vacancies. One is a
full membership that is the term that um is expiring that Dave Passios currently has the the full membership. And then there are two associate members that are vacant. One of those terms is short. Yeah, one
of those short terms is short. One term expires June 2026, and one term expires June 2027. So, that means for the associates, one would be a term to expire June 2029 and the other one stays June 2027. So, there's one short associate seat.
>> Okay. And we expect a full member seat to become vacant with David Blatt. >> moves >> Right. Which I anticipate to be sometime in the fall. >> Okay. Yeah, so then I would I would support Vinnie for an associate position and then have uh David Passios stay on as a
full member. >> Okay. Do you want to make that into a formal motion, Brian? >> Ooh. Um are we are we going with Vinnie for the associate already or do we want to have him come in? >> No. No. >> Okay. >> I think I think Vinnie will talk and he
hasn't submitted a form for a green communities. That's all. >> So, you want to wait on that motion? Or not? >> I think we should appoint um Dave Passios. >> Okay. >> this evening >> I'll make a motion to appoint Dave Passios as a full member to the green
communities. >> Term to expire June 30th, 2029. >> Okay. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Okay. Roll call vote, Glenn. >> Aye. >> Brian. >> Aye. >> And then I vote for myself. Motion passes unanimously. >> Thanks to Dave.
>> Yeah. Okay. And what does that leave us with? Uh getting there. Historical Commission. Um There are there is one term expiring who is not
seeking re-appointment and a vacant term. Correct? And I don't believe we have anyone who um has submitted um a form indicating interest in historical that hasn't already come before us
tonight and accepted a position on another committee. So, for the public, the historical commission does have um two seats available. If anyone is interested. Uh that means they're down to three members, and that is their minimum for
quorum. PAC >> We did. Right? >> We did the Stephen Walker's reappointment. There is a vacancy for PAC. I believe. >> Mhm. There was. >> And we do not have um
form from anyone indicating interest in PAC who hasn't already um accepted another board position. So, there is a vacancy on on PAC as well for a 3-year term.
So, we have those two vacancies. Okay, that brings us to personnel committee. And uh David still here? David Bartlett, Pauline, Roy, and Tonya Doll. So, Pauline and David, if you want to
come back up and Tonya hasn't introduced herself yet. Although she's probably familiar to many people. >> Maybe. Um hello Renee, Glenn, Brian. Thank you. Um my name is Tonya Willett Doll. I live at 860 Massachusetts
Avenue. Um I did express a lot of interest in this appointment a couple of years ago. It was my number one choice. There was not a committee, so I was put onto the finance committee, which I love and I currently serve at on. Um, it's not the easiest committee, but it's very
rewarding. Um, so when I heard that we may have a whole group here, it was very exciting to me. Um, I don't know if you need to hear about my experience in this Yes, great. Okay. >> [laughter] >> So, I currently work at Harvard
University. I work for the Bloomberg Center for Cities, which which broadly works with cities, towns, um, and rural communities, uh, with all different types of government [snorts] structure. Um, what during my time at
the Bloomberg Center, um, I am the HR liaison for my center. Um, I am also the union representative for the Harvard Kennedy School in the union. Um, and through my works I've through my work I've supported more than 100 cities and towns. Um, and
municipalities and talent management, which is what we call HR and how that works, um, and public service workforce development. So, I think I bring a wealth of knowledge in all of the HR components dealing with the people that
are putting the policies in, the folks that are disagreeing with the policies and maybe submitting some concerns, um, and being a liaison liaison in between those two. Um, I'm also continuing my education as a public
policy at the HKS at public in public policy and at the law school. Um, so, yeah, I think, you know, I'm very excited to be able to actually have this committee. Um, I do have a concerns about the
bylaws and the um, the responsibilities of people that really don't have a lot of expertise. Uh but I feel like what I heard from you and what I've heard from you, um there's enough expertise here to be
able to make decisions. So. Yeah, that's me. Do you have any questions about my background or my resume? >> Seems like a good fit. >> Pauline >> I didn't know >> Go ahead. >> Thanks. I would say I don't have any
questions. I think yeah, all three of you have great backgrounds, uh very diverse backgrounds and I think together you guys will make a great fit. Um and then talk to two more friends and see if you can get two more people to join you and uh make a great five-person committee, too. >> Pauline and David, I don't think you got
a chance to address your interest in the personnel committee if you if you want to do so. It's up to you. >> Sure, I can. We talked Council on Aging. I am so under-qualified in some ways for this committee. I don't have an HR background. I was a town employee and I
became very interested in the personnel committee at that point as an employee. Um and it was always a board that I thought I would want to serve on when I wasn't an employee. I care a lot about the employees in this town. I want great employees working for us. I want retention.
Um and I want to do what I can to help that be good. >> Good evening Good [clears throat] evening again. Um my background real quickly was in hotel, but I in the hotels you had to deal with staff members. Here in town, I know a
few and I think it's what these ladies were saying is taking what's here, working with it, making them better, bringing them training classes, or more importantly, how to get advancement. You're here, you want to get there, here's what you got to do. And for those that maybe
don't cut it, have a little talk session and go from there, but this isn't the time for that. But I think it's just making the town better. It's growing. Like to see new business come. Therefore, this department would be or this board would be very important.
>> I just want to clarify, Madam Chair, for the record, I do think it's important. The Personnel Committee does not get involved in disciplining or coaching staff. And so, for the staff that would be listening to this and perhaps have concerns, they would, as the bylaws
written, that would not be changing. >> My fault. You're correct. >> I just want I don't know I don't know if you've read the bylaw or read or at our fall town meeting last November. >> at fall meeting, but I do not read. >> Okay. There was discussion around the Personnel Committee. Um,
I guess Tony, do you want to expand You mentioned the the current bylaw. Do you want to touch on that at all? >> So, I could. Um, when I did talk about the Personnel Committee, I think it was town meeting in November, I did send town manager, um, a list of my concerns
about how some of the bylaws really don't belong with the Personnel Committee. Um, but, you know, in talking with town manager and another members of the community and seeing the that, you know, you're here
to volunteer, being in a hotel business, I know that you have >> You said >> a little bit. And then Pauline with her expertise, um, actually being a member of SAPE and like feeling some of those things, um, I feel like this would be a wasted
opportunity not to allow a resident who is admittedly putting down that he wants to do this. Um, and you know, he he applied for two and you appointed him to, did not appoint him to the other. So, I feel like he should have the opportunity, um,
as a volunteer for this one. But, during our discussions as a Personnel Committee, we can always look at the bylaws and try to make some adjust adjustments making recommendations to the select board working with town manager working with
people on you know different parts of the the SAP group so I think that the work isn't done I think that between these two folks we can still have discussions about what bylaws may not be appropriate for someone like us to be deciding free
levels initial hiring things but I think the three brains that are sitting up here could do a very good job of that >> Okay and just for the public you and I have talked about this cuz this would be your third committee just for the public
you're you're not getting paid for this >> capacity I am not worried about it I have anybody who has coached sports I eat pop warner or youth football knows that's a a five or six day commitment I will not be doing that this year so I have all of that time and I also work on
a gift for a center and I will not be working on that gift for two more years so I know that I can donate the time and give the time to this committee that it deserves >> Any other comments questions >> You will need to stagger the terms >> one two and three year
>> Correct >> Okay so you guys need to think about that one will be a one year term somebody will be a two year term somebody else will be a three year term It sounds like you have two years
before you get to a gift seat >> I'll take one year so it's time out >> I'm also happy with anything so happy to serve in whatever capacity >> So with the five person committee do they have to be staggered one two and three >> So you're re-establishing a committee
The personnel committee um um Reads, there is hereby established a personnel committee consisting of five members each residing in the town of Lunenburg to be appointed by the select board and each member shall serve for a term of three years provided however that if the members originally appointed
one shall serve a term of one year, two for a term of two years and two for a term of three years. I think here where you're standing up a committee for the first time staggering is the appropriate approach. Um >> Makes sense. >> Thank you. >> Would it be possible because I know
we're going to be like, come on join our committee for people that now that we have one people may come out and want to volunteer if they know a little bit about us. And we've already taken up the one two and one of the three the remaining two will have to be a three year.
>> No, so the remaining two can will be one will be it would be any combination of there'd be two ones, two twos or two threes or two twos, two threes, one one. >> So but we have to go one two three. >> That's >> to start it off. >> Okay.
>> The five member would have it would be a like a two two one in terms of what >> If there were two other people sitting here with you tonight, the board would be deciding two two two and one how that kind of broke out that would be up to the board's discretion but they would be staggered
at the beginning. >> So you don't have a quorum. >> Okay, so let's >> are up at the same time anybody new that comes on is not has does not relegated to a three year term. They can do a combination of either one, two or three. >> Whatever the board will yeah, appoint. >> Okay, cuz people might be like, ooh that
three is a long time. Right? >> Mhm. >> Well, that's a three is a standard term so I think if this committee was an established committee and we weren't reconstituting the committee, you would be signing up for a three year term of service. So that should be the expectation. >> Okay, yeah. I know some people that
they see a one year appointment they'll go for that because they want to just try it out and not make the commitment, but I'm ready to make any any of the I mean, we could do 1 2 3. >> Oh, no. >> Okay. 1 2 3? >> [laughter] >> Or
>> I'll do one. >> I'm happy with two. >> And I'll do three. >> All right. >> Okay, so one would be David, two was Pauline. And Tanya gets the three. >> And if we work well together, we can always be reappointed together.
>> Oh, good. >> Okay. You will remain staggered. Yes. That's that's the staggered, yeah. Okay. Did everyone catch the match up the names and the >> to to appoint I'll make a motion to
appoint David Bartlett for 1 year to the personnel committee, Pauline Roy 2 years to the personnel committee, and Tanya Doll 3 years to the personnel committee. >> I'll second that. >> Okay, roll call vote. Glenn? >> Hi. >> Brian? >> Hi.
>> Hi for myself. Motion passes unanimously. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Needs to be >> Thank you. And yep. The swearing in continues. Okay. So, successful night.
Only two boards have vacancies. Yes. >> So, we still have cultural council. I mean, yeah. Sorry. Cultural council, conservation, historic. Right? >> And green communities has an assoc- has two associate. Um I
believe the cultural council doesn't it maxes out at like 22 members or something, so there's already a lot, but um conservation, yes, has a vacancy. And I believe someone's coming in for cultural council at some point.
>> In July, right? >> Yeah, she was unavailable >> This week, okay. All right, good. And we'll probably see Vinnie again. >> And then do we have Heather Gleason still? Did I miss that? >> She was appointed to the >> Heather's Americans with Disabilities.
>> Okay, yeah. Thank you. >> Yep. So that is able to restart again as well. >> Mhm. As long as there's a third member that can meet. So >> I thought it
>> It has to be a member at large. >> member >> And there's supposed to be a select board representative. >> Right, so then there would be enough, right? That might have to wait till August >> [laughter] >> for the select board member. Unless you guys can take on something else. >> [sighs] >> Um okay.
So I believe that concludes our business for this evening. Let me double check. I think we're That was it. Yes. Okay. I will entertain a motion to adjourn.
>> I'll make a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. >> Second. >> Okay, roll call vote. Glenn? >> Aye. >> Brian? >> Aye. >> And then aye for myself. We are adjourned. Thanks everyone for coming in and have a good night.