Town of Pittsford SELECT BOARD – November 2, 2022 – APPROVED
Executive Session
MEMBERS PRESENT: Alicia Malay, W. Joseph Gagnon, David Mills, Thomas Hooker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Winslow
Others in attendance: Town Legal Counsel – Attorney Gary Kupferer, Jarod Blake – Atty., Jeff Biasuzzi – Zoning Officer, Town Manager – Brenda Fox-Howard
The Select Board was called to order at 5:50 PM by Chair Malay.
Chair Malay indicated that this meeting was for the purpose of Executive Session and no other business would be conducted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 1
The following were invited to join in the first Executive Session: Town Legal Counsel – Attorney Gary Kupferer, Jarod Blake – Atty., Jeff Biasuzzi – Zoning Officer, Town Manager – Brenda Fox-Howard
D. Mills made the motion and seconded by T. Hooker to go into Executive Session for Legal advisement by town legal counsel where premature knowledge could be damaging to the Town and may be jeopardized by public disclosure of an ongoing legal case.
In accordance with 1 VSA 312 (b), where premature general public knowledge would clearly place the Municipality or person involved at a substantial disadvantage, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of legal town counsel at 5:50 PM.
The Select Board exited Executive Session at 6:30 PM with a motion by D. Mills and seconded by J. Gagnon to agree with Town Attorney advisement regarding an ongoing legal issue. Motion passed 4 – 0.
The Select Board adjourned at 6:30 PM.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Alicia Malay, W. Joseph Gagnon, David Mills, Thomas Hooker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Winslow
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager-Brenda Fox-Howard, Police Chief- Michael Warfle, Sgt. William Pratico.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 2
A. Malay made the motion and seconded by T. Hooker to go into next Executive Session. In accordance with 1 VSA 312 (b), where premature general public knowledge would clearly place the Municipality or person involved at a substantial disadvantage, the Board unanimously agree to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel at 6:35 PM.
The following were also invited into this Executive Session 2: Town Manager-Brenda Fox-Howard, Police Chief- Michael Warfle, Sgt. William Pratico.
The Select Board exited Executive Session at 6:50 PM with a motion by D. Mills and seconded by T. Hooker to have the Select Board meet with certain office personnel to discuss new work process. Motion passed 4 – 0.
Respectfully Submitted
Kelly Giard
Recording Secretary
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Alicia Malay, Chair
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David Mills, Vice Chair
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Thomas Hooker, Selectman
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- Joseph Gagnon, Selectman
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Mark Winslow, Selectman