This meeting is being conducted remotely by all participants due to the State of Emergency related to COVID-19 and under the “Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting, G.L. c. 30A, §20” issued by Governor Baker on 3/12/20. FreeConferenceCall.com is being utilized for the teleconference. It is audio only. Anyone wishing to participate may call 712-775-7031 and then enter the Access Code of 883-045-865. The toll-free number is 844-800-5000 – the Town is charged by the minute per caller, so please use this only when necessary.
5:30 PM Call to Order (If the meeting is being videotaped, announce that fact. If remote participation will occur, announce member & reason, & need for roll call voting)
COVID-19 Topics
Updates from weekly conference call with Gill’s Emergency Management Team
Police Department – Discussion of continued 3rd fulltime officer for COVID-related coverage
Old Business
Review of Minutes: 5/26, 6/8, 6/22
New Business
Will LaRose – Introduction of candidate for State Representative for 2nd Franklin District
Fire Department Fee Schedule – add $10 fee for Hot Works Permit (any work process that involves heat, spark, or flame that is capable of starting fires or explosions)
Mount Hermon Road Closure – Resident Concerns
Highway Department Vacancy – Hiring Recommendation from Superintendent & Town Admin
Gill Community Choice Power Supply Program
Correspondence – Letter from Ellen Hastings
Product Selection for Town building & streetlight accounts (Riverside Building -2 accounts, Streetlights – 3 accounts, Town Hall, Safety Complex, & possibly Library)
FirstLight – Request to Use Red Bridge Abutment to mount river elevation gauge (existing use) and to mount a new sign for “Danger, Dam Ahead”
Feedback Provided by Gill Historical Commission
Sewer Commitment – 2020 #4 Bill date of 7/21/20, $42,289.66 & authorize Chair to sign
Other business as may arise after the agenda has been posted.
Public Service Announcements, if any
Warrants FY20 # 27 – reviewed & signed by the Chair on 6/23; Payroll $30,157.09, Vendors $44,682.32
FY21 # 1 – reviewed & signed by the Chair on 7/1; Vendors $109,890.96
FY20 # 28 & FY21 #1 payroll – to be reviewed & signed by the Chair and reported on at the next meeting
