Trust Funds Commission 09.10.26

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[0:13] Being 7 minutes late, uh, Uh,
[0:17] Being 7 minutes late, uh, Uh,
[0:17] Being 7 minutes late, uh, Uh, Still figuring out. My Zoom.
[0:19] Being 7 minutes late, uh, Uh, Still figuring out. My Zoom.
[0:20] Being 7 minutes late, uh, Uh, Still figuring out. My Zoom. Know why it's so complicated.
[0:21] Still figuring out. My Zoom. Know why it's so complicated.
[0:21] Still figuring out. My Zoom. Know why it's so complicated. I've been using it for 2 years.
[0:24] Know why it's so complicated. I've been using it for 2 years.
[0:25] Know why it's so complicated. I've been using it for 2 years. Uh, so, uh, we're at the Belata
[0:26] I've been using it for 2 years. Uh, so, uh, we're at the Belata
[0:26] I've been using it for 2 years. Uh, so, uh, we're at the Belata meeting room at Town Hall. Uh,
[0:28] Uh, so, uh, we're at the Belata meeting room at Town Hall. Uh,
[0:28] Uh, so, uh, we're at the Belata meeting room at Town Hall. Uh, everybody's more than welcome
[0:29] meeting room at Town Hall. Uh, everybody's more than welcome
[0:29] meeting room at Town Hall. Uh, everybody's more than welcome to be here. In accordance with
[0:32] everybody's more than welcome to be here. In accordance with
[0:32] everybody's more than welcome to be here. In accordance with the requirements of the open.
[0:33] to be here. In accordance with the requirements of the open.
[0:33] to be here. In accordance with the requirements of the open. eating law, please be advised
[0:35] the requirements of the open. eating law, please be advised
[0:35] the requirements of the open. eating law, please be advised that this meeting is being
[0:35] eating law, please be advised that this meeting is being
[0:35] eating law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live
[0:37] that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live
[0:37] that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over Lunenberg Public Access
[0:38] recorded and broadcast live over Lunenberg Public Access
[0:38] recorded and broadcast live over Lunenberg Public Access Channel, Facebook Live, on the
[0:40] over Lunenberg Public Access Channel, Facebook Live, on the
[0:40] over Lunenberg Public Access Channel, Facebook Live, on the public aspers Facebook page. Uh
[0:42] Channel, Facebook Live, on the public aspers Facebook page. Uh
[0:42] Channel, Facebook Live, on the public aspers Facebook page. Uh the link is on the agenda at
[0:45] public aspers Facebook page. Uh the link is on the agenda at
[0:45] public aspers Facebook page. Uh the link is on the agenda at the agenda Center, you'll be
[0:47] the link is on the agenda at the agenda Center, you'll be
[0:47] the link is on the agenda at the agenda Center, you'll be able to just click on that to
[0:47] the agenda Center, you'll be able to just click on that to
[0:47] the agenda Center, you'll be able to just click on that to watch it on Facebook. And we'll
[0:49] able to just click on that to watch it on Facebook. And we'll
[0:49] able to just click on that to watch it on Facebook. And we'll be uploaded to the Lunenberg
[0:51] watch it on Facebook. And we'll be uploaded to the Lunenberg
[0:51] watch it on Facebook. And we'll be uploaded to the Lunenberg Access you YouTube after the
[0:53] be uploaded to the Lunenberg Access you YouTube after the
[0:53] be uploaded to the Lunenberg Access you YouTube after the meeting, and that would be PC's
[0:55] Access you YouTube after the meeting, and that would be PC's
[0:56] Access you YouTube after the meeting, and that would be PC's YouTube page. Additionally,
[0:57] meeting, and that would be PC's YouTube page. Additionally,
[0:57] meeting, and that would be PC's YouTube page. Additionally, please be advised that the town
[0:58] YouTube page. Additionally, please be advised that the town
[0:58] YouTube page. Additionally, please be advised that the town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom
[1:00] please be advised that the town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom
[1:00] please be advised that the town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform. Oop, there, now the
[1:02] of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform. Oop, there, now the
[1:02] of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform. Oop, there, now the echo is gone. Sorry about that.
[1:04] platform. Oop, there, now the echo is gone. Sorry about that.
[1:05] platform. Oop, there, now the echo is gone. Sorry about that. Uh, utilize the Zoom platform
[1:07] echo is gone. Sorry about that. Uh, utilize the Zoom platform
[1:07] echo is gone. Sorry about that. Uh, utilize the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and
[1:09] Uh, utilize the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and
[1:09] Uh, utilize the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings that the Zoom
[1:11] as host for its hybrid and remote meetings that the Zoom
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[1:24] activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application.
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[1:27] launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that
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[1:30] this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the
[1:30] this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and or following the
[1:31] audio prior to the start of the meeting and or following the
[1:31] audio prior to the start of the meeting and or following the conclusion of the meeting. I
[1:32] meeting and or following the conclusion of the meeting. I
[1:32] meeting and or following the conclusion of the meeting. I think we just discussed that.
[1:34] conclusion of the meeting. I think we just discussed that.
[1:34] conclusion of the meeting. I think we just discussed that. This meeting will be held in
[1:36] think we just discussed that. This meeting will be held in
[1:36] think we just discussed that. This meeting will be held in person at the location provided
[1:38] This meeting will be held in person at the location provided
[1:38] This meeting will be held in person at the location provided on this notice. Like I said,
[1:39] person at the location provided on this notice. Like I said,
[1:39] person at the location provided on this notice. Like I said, we're at the Bellotta meeting
[1:40] on this notice. Like I said, we're at the Bellotta meeting
[1:40] on this notice. Like I said, we're at the Bellotta meeting room at Town Hall. Members of
[1:42] we're at the Bellotta meeting room at Town Hall. Members of
[1:42] we're at the Bellotta meeting room at Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome to
[1:43] room at Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome to
[1:43] room at Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting
[1:45] the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting
[1:45] the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting so you could come down now if
[1:45] attend this in-person meeting so you could come down now if
[1:45] attend this in-person meeting so you could come down now if you want to. Please note that
[1:48] so you could come down now if you want to. Please note that
[1:48] so you could come down now if you want to. Please note that while an option for remote
[1:49] you want to. Please note that while an option for remote
[1:49] you want to. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and or participation
[1:51] while an option for remote attendance and or participation
[1:51] while an option for remote attendance and or participation is being provided as a courtesy
[1:52] attendance and or participation is being provided as a courtesy
[1:52] attendance and or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public. The meeting will
[1:53] is being provided as a courtesy to the public. The meeting will
[1:54] is being provided as a courtesy to the public. The meeting will not be suspended or terminated
[1:56] to the public. The meeting will not be suspended or terminated
[1:56] to the public. The meeting will not be suspended or terminated technological problems
[1:56] not be suspended or terminated technological problems
[1:56] not be suspended or terminated technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast
[1:58] technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast
[1:58] technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast unless otherwise required by
[1:59] interrupt the virtual broadcast unless otherwise required by
[1:59] interrupt the virtual broadcast unless otherwise required by law. Or I determine that. It's
[2:07] unless otherwise required by law. Or I determine that. It's
[2:07] unless otherwise required by law. Or I determine that. It's Necessary myself and it's not
[2:08] law. Or I determine that. It's Necessary myself and it's not
[2:08] law. Or I determine that. It's Necessary myself and it's not going to take that long to fix.
[2:10] Necessary myself and it's not going to take that long to fix.
[2:10] Necessary myself and it's not going to take that long to fix. Members of the public with
[2:12] going to take that long to fix. Members of the public with
[2:12] going to take that long to fix. Members of the public with particular interest in any
[2:14] Members of the public with particular interest in any
[2:14] Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda
[2:15] particular interest in any specific item on this agenda
[2:15] particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for an
[2:16] specific item on this agenda should make plans for an
[2:16] specific item on this agenda should make plans for an in-person visit, virtual
[2:19] should make plans for an in-person visit, virtual
[2:19] should make plans for an in-person visit, virtual attendance accordingly versus
[2:19] in-person visit, virtual attendance accordingly versus
[2:19] in-person visit, virtual attendance accordingly versus virtual attendance accordingly.
[2:21] attendance accordingly versus virtual attendance accordingly.
[2:21] attendance accordingly versus virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is
[2:23] virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is
[2:23] virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of
[2:23] The following information is also provided for members of
[2:23] The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to
[2:24] also provided for members of the public that would like to
[2:24] also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting
[2:25] the public that would like to participate in the meeting
[2:25] the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely. To participate
[2:28] participate in the meeting remotely. To participate
[2:28] participate in the meeting remotely. To participate remotely from a computer,
[2:30] remotely. To participate remotely from a computer,
[2:30] remotely. To participate remotely from a computer, please use the link that we
[2:32] remotely from a computer, please use the link that we
[2:32] remotely from a computer, please use the link that we have listed on the agenda. Uh,
[2:33] please use the link that we have listed on the agenda. Uh,
[2:33] please use the link that we have listed on the agenda. Uh, you can just click on it and
[2:35] have listed on the agenda. Uh, you can just click on it and
[2:35] have listed on the agenda. Uh, you can just click on it and it'll take you to the Zoom
[2:37] you can just click on it and it'll take you to the Zoom
[2:37] you can just click on it and it'll take you to the Zoom platform or you could use your
[2:39] it'll take you to the Zoom platform or you could use your
[2:39] it'll take you to the Zoom platform or you could use your telephone and dial 888-475-4499
[2:45] platform or you could use your telephone and dial 888-475-4499
[2:46] platform or you could use your telephone and dial 888-475-4499 You can enter the webinar ID
[2:48] telephone and dial 888-475-4499 You can enter the webinar ID
[2:48] telephone and dial 888-475-4499 You can enter the webinar ID which tonight's webinar ID is
[2:50] You can enter the webinar ID which tonight's webinar ID is
[2:50] You can enter the webinar ID which tonight's webinar ID is 878. 46111346. Uh, and if you
[2:57] which tonight's webinar ID is 878. 46111346. Uh, and if you
[2:57] which tonight's webinar ID is 878. 46111346. Uh, and if you want to enter that on the
[2:59] 878. 46111346. Uh, and if you want to enter that on the
[2:59] 878. 46111346. Uh, and if you want to enter that on the computer, you can do that as
[3:01] want to enter that on the computer, you can do that as
[3:01] want to enter that on the computer, you can do that as well, uh, or when you're on the
[3:02] computer, you can do that as well, uh, or when you're on the
[3:02] computer, you can do that as well, uh, or when you're on the phone, you enter that number
[3:04] well, uh, or when you're on the phone, you enter that number
[3:04] well, uh, or when you're on the phone, you enter that number and hit the hashtag #pound key.
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[3:10] If you have not registered with Zoom on the phone, you will be
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[3:12] Zoom on the phone, you will be asked for your name and email
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[3:23] speak after joining the meeting Computer and app users may use
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[3:26] Computer and app users may use the raise the hand feature to
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[3:28] the raise the hand feature to request to speak and the raise
[3:28] the raise the hand feature to request to speak and the raise the hand feature is, uh,
[3:33] request to speak and the raise the hand feature is, uh,
[3:33] request to speak and the raise the hand feature is, uh, located at the bottom of the
[3:35] the hand feature is, uh, located at the bottom of the
[3:35] the hand feature is, uh, located at the bottom of the Zoom screen. This agenda lists
[3:40] located at the bottom of the Zoom screen. This agenda lists
[3:40] located at the bottom of the Zoom screen. This agenda lists all the topics which may be
[3:40] Zoom screen. This agenda lists all the topics which may be
[3:40] Zoom screen. This agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and
[3:42] all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and
[3:42] all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and those reasonably anticipated by
[3:42] discussed at the meeting and those reasonably anticipated by
[3:43] discussed at the meeting and those reasonably anticipated by the chair. Votes may be taken
[3:44] those reasonably anticipated by the chair. Votes may be taken
[3:44] those reasonably anticipated by the chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these
[3:46] the chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these
[3:46] the chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items
[3:46] as a result of these discussions. Not all items
[3:47] as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed
[3:48] discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed
[3:48] discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed in other items not listed may
[3:49] listed may in fact be discussed in other items not listed may
[3:49] listed may in fact be discussed in other items not listed may also be brought up for
[3:51] in other items not listed may also be brought up for
[3:51] in other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent
[3:53] also be brought up for discussion to the extent
[3:53] also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by the Open Meeting
[3:54] discussion to the extent permitted by the Open Meeting
[3:54] discussion to the extent permitted by the Open Meeting Law. If we can open with the
[3:56] permitted by the Open Meeting Law. If we can open with the
[3:56] permitted by the Open Meeting Law. If we can open with the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I
[4:01] Law. If we can open with the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I
[4:01] Law. If we can open with the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag,
[4:03] Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag,
[4:03] Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag, the United States of America
[4:04] pledge allegiance to the flag, the United States of America
[4:05] pledge allegiance to the flag, the United States of America and to the republic for which
[4:07] the United States of America and to the republic for which
[4:07] the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God
[4:09] and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God
[4:09] and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God indivisible, with liberty and
[4:11] it stands, one nation under God indivisible, with liberty and
[4:12] it stands, one nation under God indivisible, with liberty and justice Thank you. Amen. For
[4:20] indivisible, with liberty and justice Thank you. Amen. For
[4:20] indivisible, with liberty and justice Thank you. Amen. For that Public comment, uh, do we
[4:24] justice Thank you. Amen. For that Public comment, uh, do we
[4:24] justice Thank you. Amen. For that Public comment, uh, do we have any, uh, public comment. I
[4:27] that Public comment, uh, do we have any, uh, public comment. I
[4:27] that Public comment, uh, do we have any, uh, public comment. I don't see anybody. Uh, I don't
[4:32] have any, uh, public comment. I don't see anybody. Uh, I don't
[4:32] have any, uh, public comment. I don't see anybody. Uh, I don't see anybody. In the room Uh,
[4:37] don't see anybody. Uh, I don't see anybody. In the room Uh,
[4:37] don't see anybody. Uh, I don't see anybody. In the room Uh, For public comment. Oop. Sorry.
[4:41] see anybody. In the room Uh, For public comment. Oop. Sorry.
[4:41] see anybody. In the room Uh, For public comment. Oop. Sorry. I don't see anybody in the room
[4:42] For public comment. Oop. Sorry. I don't see anybody in the room
[4:42] For public comment. Oop. Sorry. I don't see anybody in the room for public comment, and there's
[4:45] I don't see anybody in the room for public comment, and there's
[4:45] I don't see anybody in the room for public comment, and there's nobody on Zoom. Do I have any
[4:48] for public comment, and there's nobody on Zoom. Do I have any
[4:48] for public comment, and there's nobody on Zoom. Do I have any public comment from the
[4:49] nobody on Zoom. Do I have any public comment from the
[4:49] nobody on Zoom. Do I have any public comment from the commission? I have no public
[4:52] public comment from the commission? I have no public
[4:52] public comment from the commission? I have no public comment, Mr. Chair. Uh, I only
[4:54] commission? I have no public comment, Mr. Chair. Uh, I only
[4:54] commission? I have no public comment, Mr. Chair. Uh, I only have one comment, uh, September
[4:56] comment, Mr. Chair. Uh, I only have one comment, uh, September
[4:56] comment, Mr. Chair. Uh, I only have one comment, uh, September 11th is coming up. All flags
[4:58] have one comment, uh, September 11th is coming up. All flags
[4:58] have one comment, uh, September 11th is coming up. All flags should be at half-staff if you
[4:59] 11th is coming up. All flags should be at half-staff if you
[4:59] 11th is coming up. All flags should be at half-staff if you have a flagpole. Uh, Federal
[5:03] should be at half-staff if you have a flagpole. Uh, Federal
[5:03] should be at half-staff if you have a flagpole. Uh, Federal government. Just said that
[5:05] have a flagpole. Uh, Federal government. Just said that
[5:05] have a flagpole. Uh, Federal government. Just said that hopefully the town, uh, like
[5:07] government. Just said that hopefully the town, uh, like
[5:07] government. Just said that hopefully the town, uh, like they usually do, they follow
[5:08] hopefully the town, uh, like they usually do, they follow
[5:08] hopefully the town, uh, like they usually do, they follow that. They have the app. There
[5:10] they usually do, they follow that. They have the app. There
[5:10] they usually do, they follow that. They have the app. There there's an app for that now, I
[5:11] that. They have the app. There there's an app for that now, I
[5:11] that. They have the app. There there's an app for that now, I think. You can look to see when
[5:13] there's an app for that now, I think. You can look to see when
[5:13] there's an app for that now, I think. You can look to see when yeah, so if somebody passes or
[5:15] think. You can look to see when yeah, so if somebody passes or
[5:15] think. You can look to see when yeah, so if somebody passes or something. Uh, I just wanna, uh
[5:18] yeah, so if somebody passes or something. Uh, I just wanna, uh
[5:18] yeah, so if somebody passes or something. Uh, I just wanna, uh tonight just do a quick moment
[5:20] something. Uh, I just wanna, uh tonight just do a quick moment
[5:20] something. Uh, I just wanna, uh tonight just do a quick moment of silence for all the families
[5:23] tonight just do a quick moment of silence for all the families
[5:23] tonight just do a quick moment of silence for all the families uh, and for those that we lost
[5:26] of silence for all the families uh, and for those that we lost
[5:26] of silence for all the families uh, and for those that we lost on, uh, 9/11, as well as those
[5:28] uh, and for those that we lost on, uh, 9/11, as well as those
[5:28] uh, and for those that we lost on, uh, 9/11, as well as those over the years who've been
[5:30] on, uh, 9/11, as well as those over the years who've been
[5:30] on, uh, 9/11, as well as those over the years who've been affected by some sort of health
[5:33] over the years who've been affected by some sort of health
[5:33] over the years who've been affected by some sort of health problem and whatnot as a result
[5:34] affected by some sort of health problem and whatnot as a result
[5:34] affected by some sort of health problem and whatnot as a result of that disaster. Um, If we can
[5:37] problem and whatnot as a result of that disaster. Um, If we can
[5:37] problem and whatnot as a result of that disaster. Um, If we can just have a, a moment of
[5:39] of that disaster. Um, If we can just have a, a moment of
[5:39] of that disaster. Um, If we can just have a, a moment of silence, um, because there are
[5:41] just have a, a moment of silence, um, because there are
[5:42] just have a, a moment of silence, um, because there are some, uh, people locally in
[5:44] silence, um, because there are some, uh, people locally in
[5:44] silence, um, because there are some, uh, people locally in town who have been personally
[5:44] some, uh, people locally in town who have been personally
[5:44] some, uh, people locally in town who have been personally affected by that, um, and in
[5:48] town who have been personally affected by that, um, and in
[5:48] town who have been personally affected by that, um, and in other towns close by as well.
[5:50] affected by that, um, and in other towns close by as well.
[5:50] affected by that, um, and in other towns close by as well. Uh, but every family that lost
[5:53] other towns close by as well. Uh, but every family that lost
[5:53] other towns close by as well. Uh, but every family that lost somebody, uh, didn't deserve
[5:55] Uh, but every family that lost somebody, uh, didn't deserve
[5:55] Uh, but every family that lost somebody, uh, didn't deserve that, and May God save the
[5:59] somebody, uh, didn't deserve that, and May God save the
[6:00] somebody, uh, didn't deserve that, and May God save the president that strength. has
[6:02] that, and May God save the president that strength. has
[6:02] that, and May God save the president that strength. has determined our resilience to
[6:04] president that strength. has determined our resilience to
[6:04] president that strength. has determined our resilience to defend against that. Crime For
[6:07] determined our resilience to defend against that. Crime For
[6:07] determined our resilience to defend against that. Crime For years. Just a moment of silence
[6:10] defend against that. Crime For years. Just a moment of silence
[6:10] defend against that. Crime For years. Just a moment of silence please. OK. Thank you everyone.
[6:37] years. Just a moment of silence please. OK. Thank you everyone.
[6:37] years. Just a moment of silence please. OK. Thank you everyone. Um, Hm. Alright, so we don't
[6:42] please. OK. Thank you everyone. Um, Hm. Alright, so we don't
[6:42] please. OK. Thank you everyone. Um, Hm. Alright, so we don't have any trust representatives
[6:44] Um, Hm. Alright, so we don't have any trust representatives
[6:45] Um, Hm. Alright, so we don't have any trust representatives here. Um, the last one we had
[6:45] have any trust representatives here. Um, the last one we had
[6:45] have any trust representatives here. Um, the last one we had was, uh, Ernie last month, um.
[6:49] here. Um, the last one we had was, uh, Ernie last month, um.
[6:49] here. Um, the last one we had was, uh, Ernie last month, um. Uh, he happens to be. One of
[6:54] was, uh, Ernie last month, um. Uh, he happens to be. One of
[6:54] was, uh, Ernie last month, um. Uh, he happens to be. One of two For the post 283 fund. Um,
[7:00] Uh, he happens to be. One of two For the post 283 fund. Um,
[7:00] Uh, he happens to be. One of two For the post 283 fund. Um, Our meetings are held every 2nd
[7:01] two For the post 283 fund. Um, Our meetings are held every 2nd
[7:01] two For the post 283 fund. Um, Our meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday, uh, as far as
[7:03] Our meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday, uh, as far as
[7:03] Our meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday, uh, as far as treasury and finance director
[7:05] and 4th Thursday, uh, as far as treasury and finance director
[7:05] and 4th Thursday, uh, as far as treasury and finance director reports, uh, every year the
[7:06] treasury and finance director reports, uh, every year the
[7:07] treasury and finance director reports, uh, every year the Trust fund commission has to
[7:07] reports, uh, every year the Trust fund commission has to
[7:07] reports, uh, every year the Trust fund commission has to give a report just so you know,
[7:11] Trust fund commission has to give a report just so you know,
[7:11] Trust fund commission has to give a report just so you know, if you've never been to this,
[7:13] give a report just so you know, if you've never been to this,
[7:13] give a report just so you know, if you've never been to this, uh, meeting before, attended it
[7:14] if you've never been to this, uh, meeting before, attended it
[7:14] if you've never been to this, uh, meeting before, attended it We have to give a report to
[7:16] uh, meeting before, attended it We have to give a report to
[7:16] uh, meeting before, attended it We have to give a report to town hall every year, uh, which
[7:18] We have to give a report to town hall every year, uh, which
[7:18] We have to give a report to town hall every year, uh, which town meeting rather. Yes, thank
[7:20] town hall every year, uh, which town meeting rather. Yes, thank
[7:20] town hall every year, uh, which town meeting rather. Yes, thank you for the correction. Um, we
[7:23] town meeting rather. Yes, thank you for the correction. Um, we
[7:23] town meeting rather. Yes, thank you for the correction. Um, we have to, uh, give a report. Uh,
[7:25] you for the correction. Um, we have to, uh, give a report. Uh,
[7:25] you for the correction. Um, we have to, uh, give a report. Uh, of the work that we've done and
[7:27] have to, uh, give a report. Uh, of the work that we've done and
[7:27] have to, uh, give a report. Uh, of the work that we've done and of the money. Uh, that we have
[7:31] of the work that we've done and of the money. Uh, that we have
[7:31] of the work that we've done and of the money. Uh, that we have been given stewardship over. So
[7:36] of the money. Uh, that we have been given stewardship over. So
[7:36] of the money. Uh, that we have been given stewardship over. So Just so everybody knows. All
[7:38] been given stewardship over. So Just so everybody knows. All
[7:38] been given stewardship over. So Just so everybody knows. All right. Um, just to let
[7:41] Just so everybody knows. All right. Um, just to let
[7:41] Just so everybody knows. All right. Um, just to let everybody know, uh, The money
[7:43] right. Um, just to let everybody know, uh, The money
[7:43] right. Um, just to let everybody know, uh, The money in the pooled fund. Uh, which
[7:46] everybody know, uh, The money in the pooled fund. Uh, which
[7:46] everybody know, uh, The money in the pooled fund. Uh, which Mylene As the nearest and
[7:49] in the pooled fund. Uh, which Mylene As the nearest and
[7:49] in the pooled fund. Uh, which Mylene As the nearest and dearest Uh, is doing well. So
[7:55] Mylene As the nearest and dearest Uh, is doing well. So
[7:55] Mylene As the nearest and dearest Uh, is doing well. So it is not. Sliding. It hasn't
[7:59] dearest Uh, is doing well. So it is not. Sliding. It hasn't
[7:59] dearest Uh, is doing well. So it is not. Sliding. It hasn't been sliding. Be Overperforming
[8:03] it is not. Sliding. It hasn't been sliding. Be Overperforming
[8:03] it is not. Sliding. It hasn't been sliding. Be Overperforming the market? Well, For a couple
[8:07] been sliding. Be Overperforming the market? Well, For a couple
[8:07] been sliding. Be Overperforming the market? Well, For a couple of years, yeah. And actually a
[8:10] the market? Well, For a couple of years, yeah. And actually a
[8:10] the market? Well, For a couple of years, yeah. And actually a couple of years before we voted
[8:11] of years, yeah. And actually a couple of years before we voted
[8:11] of years, yeah. And actually a couple of years before we voted well, a couple of years before
[8:12] couple of years before we voted well, a couple of years before
[8:12] couple of years before we voted well, a couple of years before we even voted to be, uh, have
[8:14] well, a couple of years before we even voted to be, uh, have
[8:14] well, a couple of years before we even voted to be, uh, have it allowed, you know, the, uh,
[8:17] we even voted to be, uh, have it allowed, you know, the, uh,
[8:17] we even voted to be, uh, have it allowed, you know, the, uh, the additional funding, uh,
[8:19] it allowed, you know, the, uh, the additional funding, uh,
[8:19] it allowed, you know, the, uh, the additional funding, uh, that Bartholomew brought to us.
[8:19] the additional funding, uh, that Bartholomew brought to us.
[8:19] the additional funding, uh, that Bartholomew brought to us. Um, we were 2 years late on
[8:21] that Bartholomew brought to us. Um, we were 2 years late on
[8:21] that Bartholomew brought to us. Um, we were 2 years late on that and could have been, you
[8:23] Um, we were 2 years late on that and could have been, you
[8:23] Um, we were 2 years late on that and could have been, you know, making 16% to 18%.
[8:29] that and could have been, you know, making 16% to 18%.
[8:29] that and could have been, you know, making 16% to 18%. Interest for 2 years on all
[8:30] know, making 16% to 18%. Interest for 2 years on all
[8:30] know, making 16% to 18%. Interest for 2 years on all monies held in the town. But
[8:33] Interest for 2 years on all monies held in the town. But
[8:33] Interest for 2 years on all monies held in the town. But nobody ever put it forward, um,
[8:36] monies held in the town. But nobody ever put it forward, um,
[8:36] monies held in the town. But nobody ever put it forward, um, and this was in the interim
[8:37] nobody ever put it forward, um, and this was in the interim
[8:37] nobody ever put it forward, um, and this was in the interim time between just before
[8:39] and this was in the interim time between just before
[8:39] and this was in the interim time between just before Heather was leaving as town
[8:43] time between just before Heather was leaving as town
[8:43] time between just before Heather was leaving as town manager, and, um, Uh, Jen came
[8:46] Heather was leaving as town manager, and, um, Uh, Jen came
[8:46] Heather was leaving as town manager, and, um, Uh, Jen came in in the transition period,
[8:48] manager, and, um, Uh, Jen came in in the transition period,
[8:48] manager, and, um, Uh, Jen came in in the transition period, those never got placed on the
[8:50] in in the transition period, those never got placed on the
[8:50] in in the transition period, those never got placed on the warrant. You know, until the
[8:53] those never got placed on the warrant. You know, until the
[8:53] those never got placed on the warrant. You know, until the very last minute, you know, uh.
[8:55] warrant. You know, until the very last minute, you know, uh.
[8:55] warrant. You know, until the very last minute, you know, uh. It would have been nice. So
[8:57] very last minute, you know, uh. It would have been nice. So
[8:57] very last minute, you know, uh. It would have been nice. So I've always said, you know, uh,
[9:01] It would have been nice. So I've always said, you know, uh,
[9:01] It would have been nice. So I've always said, you know, uh, that investment in our town is
[9:02] I've always said, you know, uh, that investment in our town is
[9:02] I've always said, you know, uh, that investment in our town is what is more important than
[9:06] that investment in our town is what is more important than
[9:06] that investment in our town is what is more important than bringing investors who are here
[9:07] what is more important than bringing investors who are here
[9:07] what is more important than bringing investors who are here for themselves like I talked
[9:09] bringing investors who are here for themselves like I talked
[9:09] bringing investors who are here for themselves like I talked the other week about developers
[9:11] for themselves like I talked the other week about developers
[9:11] for themselves like I talked the other week about developers Those are people investing in
[9:13] the other week about developers Those are people investing in
[9:13] the other week about developers Those are people investing in the town, but investing for
[9:13] Those are people investing in the town, but investing for
[9:14] Those are people investing in the town, but investing for their benefit. Not investing in
[9:16] the town, but investing for their benefit. Not investing in
[9:16] the town, but investing for their benefit. Not investing in the town. Do you know what I'm
[9:18] their benefit. Not investing in the town. Do you know what I'm
[9:18] their benefit. Not investing in the town. Do you know what I'm saying? So, uh, does it help
[9:20] the town. Do you know what I'm saying? So, uh, does it help
[9:20] the town. Do you know what I'm saying? So, uh, does it help the town? Sure. Does it bring
[9:22] saying? So, uh, does it help the town? Sure. Does it bring
[9:22] saying? So, uh, does it help the town? Sure. Does it bring in another taxpayer? Sure, but
[9:24] the town? Sure. Does it bring in another taxpayer? Sure, but
[9:25] the town? Sure. Does it bring in another taxpayer? Sure, but when you bring in another
[9:25] in another taxpayer? Sure, but when you bring in another
[9:25] in another taxpayer? Sure, but when you bring in another taxpayer, you bring another car
[9:26] when you bring in another taxpayer, you bring another car
[9:26] when you bring in another taxpayer, you bring another car on the road, another couple of
[9:28] taxpayer, you bring another car on the road, another couple of
[9:28] taxpayer, you bring another car on the road, another couple of kids in the school, and more
[9:29] on the road, another couple of kids in the school, and more
[9:29] on the road, another couple of kids in the school, and more costs and so forth. And so, you
[9:31] kids in the school, and more costs and so forth. And so, you
[9:31] kids in the school, and more costs and so forth. And so, you know, policies that, you know,
[9:34] costs and so forth. And so, you know, policies that, you know,
[9:34] costs and so forth. And so, you know, policies that, you know, have to, you have to show, you
[9:35] know, policies that, you know, have to, you have to show, you
[9:35] know, policies that, you know, have to, you have to show, you know, uh, if this many houses
[9:36] have to, you have to show, you know, uh, if this many houses
[9:36] have to, you have to show, you know, uh, if this many houses are being built, and this is
[9:38] know, uh, if this many houses are being built, and this is
[9:38] know, uh, if this many houses are being built, and this is the expectation of how many
[9:38] are being built, and this is the expectation of how many
[9:38] are being built, and this is the expectation of how many children per house, how many
[9:40] the expectation of how many children per house, how many
[9:40] the expectation of how many children per house, how many more people there are, you have
[9:42] children per house, how many more people there are, you have
[9:42] children per house, how many more people there are, you have to kind of look in policy,
[9:44] more people there are, you have to kind of look in policy,
[9:44] more people there are, you have to kind of look in policy, financial policy to say how
[9:45] to kind of look in policy, financial policy to say how
[9:45] to kind of look in policy, financial policy to say how much is that going to cost more
[9:49] financial policy to say how much is that going to cost more
[9:49] financial policy to say how much is that going to cost more In uh MO Services, OK. Uh, are
[9:51] much is that going to cost more In uh MO Services, OK. Uh, are
[9:51] much is that going to cost more In uh MO Services, OK. Uh, are we gonna need more police
[9:53] In uh MO Services, OK. Uh, are we gonna need more police
[9:53] In uh MO Services, OK. Uh, are we gonna need more police officers because the number of
[9:55] we gonna need more police officers because the number of
[9:55] we gonna need more police officers because the number of population has increased, which
[9:56] officers because the number of population has increased, which
[9:56] officers because the number of population has increased, which means another car, which we
[9:58] population has increased, which means another car, which we
[9:58] population has increased, which means another car, which we didn't get. OK, um, uh, same
[10:01] means another car, which we didn't get. OK, um, uh, same
[10:01] means another car, which we didn't get. OK, um, uh, same thing with the fire department
[10:03] didn't get. OK, um, uh, same thing with the fire department
[10:03] didn't get. OK, um, uh, same thing with the fire department and the chefs, you know, same
[10:05] thing with the fire department and the chefs, you know, same
[10:05] thing with the fire department and the chefs, you know, same thing with the school equipment
[10:05] and the chefs, you know, same thing with the school equipment
[10:05] and the chefs, you know, same thing with the school equipment that's needed. Oh, absolutely.
[10:07] thing with the school equipment that's needed. Oh, absolutely.
[10:07] thing with the school equipment that's needed. Oh, absolutely. Like when we did, we built,
[10:09] that's needed. Oh, absolutely. Like when we did, we built,
[10:09] that's needed. Oh, absolutely. Like when we did, we built, when Walmart was constructed,
[10:11] Like when we did, we built, when Walmart was constructed,
[10:11] Like when we did, we built, when Walmart was constructed, we needed to buy $800,000 fire
[10:13] when Walmart was constructed, we needed to buy $800,000 fire
[10:13] when Walmart was constructed, we needed to buy $800,000 fire truck now because the equipment
[10:16] we needed to buy $800,000 fire truck now because the equipment
[10:16] we needed to buy $800,000 fire truck now because the equipment couldn't reach. I couldn't
[10:16] truck now because the equipment couldn't reach. I couldn't
[10:16] truck now because the equipment couldn't reach. I couldn't reach the roof. The roof of
[10:18] couldn't reach. I couldn't reach the roof. The roof of
[10:18] couldn't reach. I couldn't reach the roof. The roof of people, you know what I mean,
[10:19] reach the roof. The roof of people, you know what I mean,
[10:19] reach the roof. The roof of people, you know what I mean, so, so yeah, we get good tax,
[10:20] people, you know what I mean, so, so yeah, we get good tax,
[10:20] people, you know what I mean, so, so yeah, we get good tax, yeah, but I think, I think
[10:22] so, so yeah, we get good tax, yeah, but I think, I think
[10:22] so, so yeah, we get good tax, yeah, but I think, I think Walmart offset the cost on that
[10:23] yeah, but I think, I think Walmart offset the cost on that
[10:23] yeah, but I think, I think Walmart offset the cost on that a little though. I think they
[10:25] Walmart offset the cost on that a little though. I think they
[10:25] Walmart offset the cost on that a little though. I think they paid for some of that
[10:25] a little though. I think they paid for some of that
[10:25] a little though. I think they paid for some of that infrastructure stuff. just to
[10:27] paid for some of that infrastructure stuff. just to
[10:27] paid for some of that infrastructure stuff. just to be able to build it. I knew
[10:27] infrastructure stuff. just to be able to build it. I knew
[10:28] infrastructure stuff. just to be able to build it. I knew there was a big fight over that
[10:29] be able to build it. I knew there was a big fight over that
[10:29] be able to build it. I knew there was a big fight over that I wasn't here, but I remember
[10:30] there was a big fight over that I wasn't here, but I remember
[10:30] there was a big fight over that I wasn't here, but I remember hearing there was a big huge,
[10:32] I wasn't here, but I remember hearing there was a big huge,
[10:32] I wasn't here, but I remember hearing there was a big huge, you know, brouhaha over that,
[10:34] hearing there was a big huge, you know, brouhaha over that,
[10:34] hearing there was a big huge, you know, brouhaha over that, but Walmart said, look, we'll
[10:36] you know, brouhaha over that, but Walmart said, look, we'll
[10:36] you know, brouhaha over that, but Walmart said, look, we'll do this to the road, we'll
[10:37] but Walmart said, look, we'll do this to the road, we'll
[10:37] but Walmart said, look, we'll do this to the road, we'll widen this, we'll do this,
[10:38] do this to the road, we'll widen this, we'll do this,
[10:38] do this to the road, we'll widen this, we'll do this, we'll do that, we'll pay money
[10:41] widen this, we'll do this, we'll do that, we'll pay money
[10:41] widen this, we'll do this, we'll do that, we'll pay money to Fitchburg and the
[10:43] we'll do that, we'll pay money to Fitchburg and the
[10:43] we'll do that, we'll pay money to Fitchburg and the surrounding towns, you know,
[10:43] to Fitchburg and the surrounding towns, you know,
[10:43] to Fitchburg and the surrounding towns, you know, for public safety and you know
[10:45] surrounding towns, you know, for public safety and you know
[10:45] surrounding towns, you know, for public safety and you know what I mean. As a buffer to be
[10:47] for public safety and you know what I mean. As a buffer to be
[10:47] for public safety and you know what I mean. As a buffer to be able to get it up to standards
[10:48] what I mean. As a buffer to be able to get it up to standards
[10:48] what I mean. As a buffer to be able to get it up to standards and stuff, so the Walmart has a
[10:51] able to get it up to standards and stuff, so the Walmart has a
[10:52] able to get it up to standards and stuff, so the Walmart has a tendency to do that. They don't
[10:52] and stuff, so the Walmart has a tendency to do that. They don't
[10:52] and stuff, so the Walmart has a tendency to do that. They don't they, they don't invest in
[10:54] tendency to do that. They don't they, they don't invest in
[10:54] tendency to do that. They don't they, they don't invest in everything in the town, but
[10:55] they, they don't invest in everything in the town, but
[10:55] they, they don't invest in everything in the town, but there are certain things they
[10:56] everything in the town, but there are certain things they
[10:57] everything in the town, but there are certain things they do invest in, which is
[10:58] there are certain things they do invest in, which is
[10:58] there are certain things they do invest in, which is replacing sewer lines because
[11:00] do invest in, which is replacing sewer lines because
[11:00] do invest in, which is replacing sewer lines because they're running new sewer lines
[11:01] replacing sewer lines because they're running new sewer lines
[11:01] replacing sewer lines because they're running new sewer lines you know, and the sewer lines
[11:03] they're running new sewer lines you know, and the sewer lines
[11:03] they're running new sewer lines you know, and the sewer lines are running into going to be
[11:04] you know, and the sewer lines are running into going to be
[11:04] you know, and the sewer lines are running into going to be able to handle their sewer
[11:05] are running into going to be able to handle their sewer
[11:05] are running into going to be able to handle their sewer lines till they increase the
[11:07] able to handle their sewer lines till they increase the
[11:07] able to handle their sewer lines till they increase the size of the sewer line
[11:08] lines till they increase the size of the sewer line
[11:08] lines till they increase the size of the sewer line surrounding the property and
[11:10] size of the sewer line surrounding the property and
[11:10] size of the sewer line surrounding the property and then offset that with
[11:12] surrounding the property and then offset that with
[11:12] surrounding the property and then offset that with additional money for, you know,
[11:14] then offset that with additional money for, you know,
[11:14] then offset that with additional money for, you know, uh, further work in the sewer
[11:15] additional money for, you know, uh, further work in the sewer
[11:15] additional money for, you know, uh, further work in the sewer lines and stuff like that, and
[11:16] uh, further work in the sewer lines and stuff like that, and
[11:16] uh, further work in the sewer lines and stuff like that, and I I think, uh, and I say that
[11:19] lines and stuff like that, and I I think, uh, and I say that
[11:19] lines and stuff like that, and I I think, uh, and I say that only because I think at that
[11:19] I I think, uh, and I say that only because I think at that
[11:20] I I think, uh, and I say that only because I think at that time was when Walmart got built
[11:23] only because I think at that time was when Walmart got built
[11:23] only because I think at that time was when Walmart got built is when you created the sewer
[11:25] time was when Walmart got built is when you created the sewer
[11:25] time was when Walmart got built is when you created the sewer district, wasn't it, at the
[11:26] is when you created the sewer district, wasn't it, at the
[11:26] is when you created the sewer district, wasn't it, at the same time? I think it was at
[11:28] district, wasn't it, at the same time? I think it was at
[11:28] district, wasn't it, at the same time? I think it was at the same time, but that's why,
[11:31] same time? I think it was at the same time, but that's why,
[11:31] same time? I think it was at the same time, but that's why, but that's usually what large
[11:32] the same time, but that's why, but that's usually what large
[11:32] the same time, but that's why, but that's usually what large companies like that do, you
[11:33] but that's usually what large companies like that do, you
[11:33] but that's usually what large companies like that do, you know, uh, I know I've built a
[11:35] companies like that do, you know, uh, I know I've built a
[11:35] companies like that do, you know, uh, I know I've built a number of malls over the years,
[11:37] know, uh, I know I've built a number of malls over the years,
[11:37] know, uh, I know I've built a number of malls over the years, which malls are a dying breed
[11:39] number of malls over the years, which malls are a dying breed
[11:39] number of malls over the years, which malls are a dying breed now because we have online
[11:40] which malls are a dying breed now because we have online
[11:40] which malls are a dying breed now because we have online buying, but when we built the
[11:42] now because we have online buying, but when we built the
[11:42] now because we have online buying, but when we built the malls, I remember the fights in
[11:44] buying, but when we built the malls, I remember the fights in
[11:44] buying, but when we built the malls, I remember the fights in the communities where the malls
[11:46] malls, I remember the fights in the communities where the malls
[11:46] malls, I remember the fights in the communities where the malls were being a Contractor, you
[11:47] the communities where the malls were being a Contractor, you
[11:47] the communities where the malls were being a Contractor, you know, they were concerned with
[11:50] were being a Contractor, you know, they were concerned with
[11:50] were being a Contractor, you know, they were concerned with utility upgrades and is that
[11:51] know, they were concerned with utility upgrades and is that
[11:51] know, they were concerned with utility upgrades and is that going to overload their sewer?
[11:53] utility upgrades and is that going to overload their sewer?
[11:53] utility upgrades and is that going to overload their sewer? Is that going to overload their
[11:55] going to overload their sewer? Is that going to overload their
[11:55] going to overload their sewer? Is that going to overload their water pressure? Is that gonna,
[11:55] Is that going to overload their water pressure? Is that gonna,
[11:55] Is that going to overload their water pressure? Is that gonna, you know, all sorts of stuff,
[11:57] water pressure? Is that gonna, you know, all sorts of stuff,
[11:57] water pressure? Is that gonna, you know, all sorts of stuff, so, you know, large companies
[11:59] you know, all sorts of stuff, so, you know, large companies
[11:59] you know, all sorts of stuff, so, you know, large companies like that, they get that, and I
[12:00] so, you know, large companies like that, they get that, and I
[12:00] so, you know, large companies like that, they get that, and I think they include that as part
[12:02] like that, they get that, and I think they include that as part
[12:02] like that, they get that, and I think they include that as part of it. But in this instance,
[12:04] think they include that as part of it. But in this instance,
[12:04] think they include that as part of it. But in this instance, you don't have that, you know.
[12:07] of it. But in this instance, you don't have that, you know.
[12:07] of it. But in this instance, you don't have that, you know. So, uh, So that can be a, that
[12:09] you don't have that, you know. So, uh, So that can be a, that
[12:09] you don't have that, you know. So, uh, So that can be a, that can be, that can be an issue.
[12:11] So, uh, So that can be a, that can be, that can be an issue.
[12:11] So, uh, So that can be a, that can be, that can be an issue. But like I said, You know, I've
[12:15] can be, that can be an issue. But like I said, You know, I've
[12:15] can be, that can be an issue. But like I said, You know, I've 2 years in a row, I said,
[12:17] But like I said, You know, I've 2 years in a row, I said,
[12:17] But like I said, You know, I've 2 years in a row, I said, one-time lump sum, uh, last
[12:20] 2 years in a row, I said, one-time lump sum, uh, last
[12:20] 2 years in a row, I said, one-time lump sum, uh, last year was, uh, $1.63 per 1000
[12:24] one-time lump sum, uh, last year was, uh, $1.63 per 1000
[12:24] one-time lump sum, uh, last year was, uh, $1.63 per 1000 just one year lump sum pay into
[12:27] year was, uh, $1.63 per 1000 just one year lump sum pay into
[12:27] year was, uh, $1.63 per 1000 just one year lump sum pay into the town one year. At that
[12:31] just one year lump sum pay into the town one year. At that
[12:31] just one year lump sum pay into the town one year. At that Right. This year went up to
[12:33] the town one year. At that Right. This year went up to
[12:33] the town one year. At that Right. This year went up to 1.83% because of inflation. I
[12:35] Right. This year went up to 1.83% because of inflation. I
[12:35] Right. This year went up to 1.83% because of inflation. I said the same, one year. Why?
[12:37] 1.83% because of inflation. I said the same, one year. Why?
[12:37] 1.83% because of inflation. I said the same, one year. Why? That'll give us surplus money.
[12:40] said the same, one year. Why? That'll give us surplus money.
[12:40] said the same, one year. Why? That'll give us surplus money. To be able to offset things so
[12:41] That'll give us surplus money. To be able to offset things so
[12:41] That'll give us surplus money. To be able to offset things so that we can end up debt
[12:42] To be able to offset things so that we can end up debt
[12:43] To be able to offset things so that we can end up debt servicing our own problems. So
[12:44] that we can end up debt servicing our own problems. So
[12:44] that we can end up debt servicing our own problems. So when a school doesn't have
[12:47] servicing our own problems. So when a school doesn't have
[12:47] servicing our own problems. So when a school doesn't have money, well, we do. You know,
[12:49] when a school doesn't have money, well, we do. You know,
[12:49] when a school doesn't have money, well, we do. You know, we can put that over there. But
[12:51] money, well, we do. You know, we can put that over there. But
[12:51] money, well, we do. You know, we can put that over there. But that has to be paid back. Over
[12:54] we can put that over there. But that has to be paid back. Over
[12:54] we can put that over there. But that has to be paid back. Over a period of time and sort of
[12:56] that has to be paid back. Over a period of time and sort of
[12:56] that has to be paid back. Over a period of time and sort of act like your own bank. And we
[12:58] a period of time and sort of act like your own bank. And we
[12:58] a period of time and sort of act like your own bank. And we can do that by creating a
[13:00] act like your own bank. And we can do that by creating a
[13:00] act like your own bank. And we can do that by creating a special purpose fund, uh, you
[13:00] can do that by creating a special purpose fund, uh, you
[13:01] can do that by creating a special purpose fund, uh, you know, a special, uh, uh. Uh,
[13:04] special purpose fund, uh, you know, a special, uh, uh. Uh,
[13:04] special purpose fund, uh, you know, a special, uh, uh. Uh, you know, fun to have it
[13:05] know, a special, uh, uh. Uh, you know, fun to have it
[13:05] know, a special, uh, uh. Uh, you know, fun to have it appropriated. So in that way
[13:08] you know, fun to have it appropriated. So in that way
[13:08] you know, fun to have it appropriated. So in that way there there's no transfers of
[13:09] appropriated. So in that way there there's no transfers of
[13:10] appropriated. So in that way there there's no transfers of money. You know, to circumvent.
[13:14] there there's no transfers of money. You know, to circumvent.
[13:14] there there's no transfers of money. You know, to circumvent. Appropriations. ought to
[13:16] money. You know, to circumvent. Appropriations. ought to
[13:16] money. You know, to circumvent. Appropriations. ought to circumvent the voters. Which
[13:19] Appropriations. ought to circumvent the voters. Which
[13:19] Appropriations. ought to circumvent the voters. Which just recently happened. But
[13:21] circumvent the voters. Which just recently happened. But
[13:21] circumvent the voters. Which just recently happened. But thank goodness that the state
[13:23] just recently happened. But thank goodness that the state
[13:23] just recently happened. But thank goodness that the state decided to set up a little bit
[13:25] thank goodness that the state decided to set up a little bit
[13:25] thank goodness that the state decided to set up a little bit of money. Yeah, but that money
[13:27] decided to set up a little bit of money. Yeah, but that money
[13:27] decided to set up a little bit of money. Yeah, but that money should have went to academics.
[13:32] of money. Yeah, but that money should have went to academics.
[13:32] of money. Yeah, but that money should have went to academics. And psychologists and Teacher
[13:32] should have went to academics. And psychologists and Teacher
[13:32] should have went to academics. And psychologists and Teacher aides. You know, um, Into other
[13:38] And psychologists and Teacher aides. You know, um, Into other
[13:39] And psychologists and Teacher aides. You know, um, Into other things, not extracurricular
[13:39] aides. You know, um, Into other things, not extracurricular
[13:39] aides. You know, um, Into other things, not extracurricular activity. You know, That's a
[13:45] things, not extracurricular activity. You know, That's a
[13:45] things, not extracurricular activity. You know, That's a That's coming for another boy.
[13:48] activity. You know, That's a That's coming for another boy.
[13:48] activity. You know, That's a That's coming for another boy. But this is what we have here
[13:50] That's coming for another boy. But this is what we have here
[13:50] That's coming for another boy. But this is what we have here in our reports, you know, uh,
[13:52] But this is what we have here in our reports, you know, uh,
[13:52] But this is what we have here in our reports, you know, uh, too little, too late. You know,
[13:55] in our reports, you know, uh, too little, too late. You know,
[13:55] in our reports, you know, uh, too little, too late. You know, we had an opportunity to be
[13:56] too little, too late. You know, we had an opportunity to be
[13:57] too little, too late. You know, we had an opportunity to be part of a regional school
[13:57] we had an opportunity to be part of a regional school
[13:57] we had an opportunity to be part of a regional school system. We never have to be
[13:59] part of a regional school system. We never have to be
[13:59] part of a regional school system. We never have to be worried about. 10 years ago we
[14:01] system. We never have to be worried about. 10 years ago we
[14:01] system. We never have to be worried about. 10 years ago we never had to be worried about
[14:02] worried about. 10 years ago we never had to be worried about
[14:02] worried about. 10 years ago we never had to be worried about transportation. So nobody sees
[14:05] never had to be worried about transportation. So nobody sees
[14:05] never had to be worried about transportation. So nobody sees the future. Financial analysts
[14:08] transportation. So nobody sees the future. Financial analysts
[14:08] transportation. So nobody sees the future. Financial analysts do and people who look at
[14:08] the future. Financial analysts do and people who look at
[14:08] the future. Financial analysts do and people who look at finance like you when you're
[14:10] do and people who look at finance like you when you're
[14:10] do and people who look at finance like you when you're working with a large
[14:10] finance like you when you're working with a large
[14:10] finance like you when you're working with a large manufacturing company like you
[14:12] working with a large manufacturing company like you
[14:12] working with a large manufacturing company like you do. They they're always looking
[14:14] manufacturing company like you do. They they're always looking
[14:14] manufacturing company like you do. They they're always looking to cost of material,
[14:17] do. They they're always looking to cost of material,
[14:17] do. They they're always looking to cost of material, commodities, they're always
[14:17] to cost of material, commodities, they're always
[14:17] to cost of material, commodities, they're always looking at, gosh, what's this
[14:19] commodities, they're always looking at, gosh, what's this
[14:19] commodities, they're always looking at, gosh, what's this going to cost in 10 years. And
[14:21] looking at, gosh, what's this going to cost in 10 years. And
[14:22] looking at, gosh, what's this going to cost in 10 years. And how do we get there? What
[14:23] going to cost in 10 years. And how do we get there? What
[14:23] going to cost in 10 years. And how do we get there? What equipment do we need to be able
[14:24] how do we get there? What equipment do we need to be able
[14:24] how do we get there? What equipment do we need to be able to make the workload less
[14:26] equipment do we need to be able to make the workload less
[14:26] equipment do we need to be able to make the workload less because labor is the highest
[14:28] to make the workload less because labor is the highest
[14:28] to make the workload less because labor is the highest cost. You know, and what
[14:31] because labor is the highest cost. You know, and what
[14:31] because labor is the highest cost. You know, and what investment do we make today, so
[14:32] cost. You know, and what investment do we make today, so
[14:32] cost. You know, and what investment do we make today, so in 10 years we're going to be
[14:33] investment do we make today, so in 10 years we're going to be
[14:33] investment do we make today, so in 10 years we're going to be OK. You know, we can't just
[14:35] in 10 years we're going to be OK. You know, we can't just
[14:35] in 10 years we're going to be OK. You know, we can't just look at, oh, they didn't do it
[14:37] OK. You know, we can't just look at, oh, they didn't do it
[14:37] OK. You know, we can't just look at, oh, they didn't do it this year, we'll do it next
[14:38] look at, oh, they didn't do it this year, we'll do it next
[14:38] look at, oh, they didn't do it this year, we'll do it next year, next year, next year.
[14:39] this year, we'll do it next year, next year, next year.
[14:39] this year, we'll do it next year, next year, next year. That's how you run your house
[14:40] year, next year, next year. That's how you run your house
[14:40] year, next year, next year. That's how you run your house budget. Not how I run mine, but
[14:44] That's how you run your house budget. Not how I run mine, but
[14:44] That's how you run your house budget. Not how I run mine, but You know, That's crisis
[14:46] budget. Not how I run mine, but You know, That's crisis
[14:46] budget. Not how I run mine, but You know, That's crisis management. You know, instead
[14:50] You know, That's crisis management. You know, instead
[14:50] You know, That's crisis management. You know, instead of fiscal. You know,
[14:52] management. You know, instead of fiscal. You know,
[14:52] management. You know, instead of fiscal. You know, conservative policy. That's bad
[14:53] of fiscal. You know, conservative policy. That's bad
[14:53] of fiscal. You know, conservative policy. That's bad but we built a fiscally
[14:55] conservative policy. That's bad but we built a fiscally
[14:55] conservative policy. That's bad but we built a fiscally conservative policy here, I
[14:57] but we built a fiscally conservative policy here, I
[14:57] but we built a fiscally conservative policy here, I think, didn't we? I think so,
[14:58] conservative policy here, I think, didn't we? I think so,
[14:58] conservative policy here, I think, didn't we? I think so, yeah, one that's fair, balanced
[15:00] think, didn't we? I think so, yeah, one that's fair, balanced
[15:00] think, didn't we? I think so, yeah, one that's fair, balanced right? Creates people. You know
[15:06] yeah, one that's fair, balanced right? Creates people. You know
[15:06] yeah, one that's fair, balanced right? Creates people. You know makes people equal. Had to get
[15:08] right? Creates people. You know makes people equal. Had to get
[15:08] right? Creates people. You know makes people equal. Had to get through all the brouhaha though
[15:09] makes people equal. Had to get through all the brouhaha though
[15:09] makes people equal. Had to get through all the brouhaha though in the beginning, remember?
[15:11] through all the brouhaha though in the beginning, remember?
[15:11] through all the brouhaha though in the beginning, remember? who's in charge of what money
[15:11] in the beginning, remember? who's in charge of what money
[15:11] in the beginning, remember? who's in charge of what money and how's this, we're still
[15:13] who's in charge of what money and how's this, we're still
[15:13] who's in charge of what money and how's this, we're still there. And that's where we
[15:15] and how's this, we're still there. And that's where we
[15:15] and how's this, we're still there. And that's where we segue into. Yes. Our next
[15:17] there. And that's where we segue into. Yes. Our next
[15:17] there. And that's where we segue into. Yes. Our next section of new business, which
[15:18] segue into. Yes. Our next section of new business, which
[15:18] segue into. Yes. Our next section of new business, which is. The day fund Cyre filing
[15:22] section of new business, which is. The day fund Cyre filing
[15:22] section of new business, which is. The day fund Cyre filing communication. I just had a
[15:24] is. The day fund Cyre filing communication. I just had a
[15:24] is. The day fund Cyre filing communication. I just had a communication tonight with town
[15:26] communication. I just had a communication tonight with town
[15:26] communication. I just had a communication tonight with town its town manager coming in the
[15:29] communication tonight with town its town manager coming in the
[15:29] communication tonight with town its town manager coming in the door, um, Yep. She has no
[15:33] its town manager coming in the door, um, Yep. She has no
[15:33] its town manager coming in the door, um, Yep. She has no problem getting a so. Uh, site
[15:36] door, um, Yep. She has no problem getting a so. Uh, site
[15:36] door, um, Yep. She has no problem getting a so. Uh, site profiling so that we can just
[15:36] problem getting a so. Uh, site profiling so that we can just
[15:36] problem getting a so. Uh, site profiling so that we can just review it and say, OK, OK,
[15:38] profiling so that we can just review it and say, OK, OK,
[15:38] profiling so that we can just review it and say, OK, OK, great. Yeah, no, it's town
[15:40] review it and say, OK, OK, great. Yeah, no, it's town
[15:40] review it and say, OK, OK, great. Yeah, no, it's town meeting was a lot of work for
[15:42] great. Yeah, no, it's town meeting was a lot of work for
[15:42] great. Yeah, no, it's town meeting was a lot of work for her, getting up to there. So
[15:43] meeting was a lot of work for her, getting up to there. So
[15:43] meeting was a lot of work for her, getting up to there. So there's, you know, Overwhelming
[15:47] her, getting up to there. So there's, you know, Overwhelming
[15:47] her, getting up to there. So there's, you know, Overwhelming for a lot of people to get that
[15:49] there's, you know, Overwhelming for a lot of people to get that
[15:49] there's, you know, Overwhelming for a lot of people to get that special town meeting going. So
[15:51] for a lot of people to get that special town meeting going. So
[15:51] for a lot of people to get that special town meeting going. So there were delays. We expected
[15:52] special town meeting going. So there were delays. We expected
[15:52] special town meeting going. So there were delays. We expected it. We knew it, you know, we
[15:55] there were delays. We expected it. We knew it, you know, we
[15:55] there were delays. We expected it. We knew it, you know, we had some delays. We'll discuss
[15:56] it. We knew it, you know, we had some delays. We'll discuss
[15:56] it. We knew it, you know, we had some delays. We'll discuss that next week. We that on next
[15:58] had some delays. We'll discuss that next week. We that on next
[15:58] had some delays. We'll discuss that next week. We that on next week's agenda. Why we had
[16:00] that next week. We that on next week's agenda. Why we had
[16:00] that next week. We that on next week's agenda. Why we had delays. On this commission. Oh
[16:06] week's agenda. Why we had delays. On this commission. Oh
[16:07] week's agenda. Why we had delays. On this commission. Oh And that brings me into the
[16:09] delays. On this commission. Oh And that brings me into the
[16:09] delays. On this commission. Oh And that brings me into the next issue. The school
[16:11] And that brings me into the next issue. The school
[16:11] And that brings me into the next issue. The school department trust funds in
[16:13] next issue. The school department trust funds in
[16:13] next issue. The school department trust funds in charitable gifts. Issues. Uh,
[16:18] department trust funds in charitable gifts. Issues. Uh,
[16:18] department trust funds in charitable gifts. Issues. Uh, So there was a letter that we
[16:20] charitable gifts. Issues. Uh, So there was a letter that we
[16:20] charitable gifts. Issues. Uh, So there was a letter that we were discussing. Um, Oh, you
[16:23] So there was a letter that we were discussing. Um, Oh, you
[16:23] So there was a letter that we were discussing. Um, Oh, you don't have anything to say on
[16:23] were discussing. Um, Oh, you don't have anything to say on
[16:24] were discussing. Um, Oh, you don't have anything to say on the day fund, right? Set. Yeah,
[16:26] don't have anything to say on the day fund, right? Set. Yeah,
[16:26] don't have anything to say on the day fund, right? Set. Yeah, you don't have anything to say
[16:27] the day fund, right? Set. Yeah, you don't have anything to say
[16:27] the day fund, right? Set. Yeah, you don't have anything to say on the day, right? Oh, OK, I
[16:29] you don't have anything to say on the day, right? Oh, OK, I
[16:29] you don't have anything to say on the day, right? Oh, OK, I didn't think so. I, that was
[16:30] on the day, right? Oh, OK, I didn't think so. I, that was
[16:30] on the day, right? Oh, OK, I didn't think so. I, that was just an information. Um, That
[16:34] didn't think so. I, that was just an information. Um, That
[16:34] didn't think so. I, that was just an information. Um, That we already knew. We knew
[16:36] just an information. Um, That we already knew. We knew
[16:36] just an information. Um, That we already knew. We knew there's a lot of work going on,
[16:37] we already knew. We knew there's a lot of work going on,
[16:37] we already knew. We knew there's a lot of work going on, you know. So, uh, the school
[16:41] there's a lot of work going on, you know. So, uh, the school
[16:41] there's a lot of work going on, you know. So, uh, the school department Trust funds
[16:41] you know. So, uh, the school department Trust funds
[16:41] you know. So, uh, the school department Trust funds charitable gets. So there was a
[16:43] department Trust funds charitable gets. So there was a
[16:43] department Trust funds charitable gets. So there was a letter that we, uh, formulated,
[16:45] charitable gets. So there was a letter that we, uh, formulated,
[16:45] charitable gets. So there was a letter that we, uh, formulated, uh, entitled Supplemental
[16:47] letter that we, uh, formulated, uh, entitled Supplemental
[16:47] letter that we, uh, formulated, uh, entitled Supplemental Compliance Complaint request
[16:48] uh, entitled Supplemental Compliance Complaint request
[16:48] uh, entitled Supplemental Compliance Complaint request for investigative action, which
[16:49] Compliance Complaint request for investigative action, which
[16:50] Compliance Complaint request for investigative action, which is a draft letter, OK. So you
[16:52] for investigative action, which is a draft letter, OK. So you
[16:52] for investigative action, which is a draft letter, OK. So you have the draft letter. We're
[16:54] is a draft letter, OK. So you have the draft letter. We're
[16:54] is a draft letter, OK. So you have the draft letter. We're just not pursuing that at this
[16:57] have the draft letter. We're just not pursuing that at this
[16:57] have the draft letter. We're just not pursuing that at this time because we're still doing
[16:59] just not pursuing that at this time because we're still doing
[16:59] just not pursuing that at this time because we're still doing the uh Um, the friendship thing
[17:03] time because we're still doing the uh Um, the friendship thing
[17:03] time because we're still doing the uh Um, the friendship thing Come on, buddy. We're on a
[17:05] the uh Um, the friendship thing Come on, buddy. We're on a
[17:05] the uh Um, the friendship thing Come on, buddy. We're on a board, you're on a board, let's
[17:06] Come on, buddy. We're on a board, you're on a board, let's
[17:06] Come on, buddy. We're on a board, you're on a board, let's get together and have coffee.
[17:10] board, you're on a board, let's get together and have coffee.
[17:10] board, you're on a board, let's get together and have coffee. It's a lot of differences. You
[17:11] get together and have coffee. It's a lot of differences. You
[17:11] get together and have coffee. It's a lot of differences. You know, Let's make a deal. Monty
[17:14] It's a lot of differences. You know, Let's make a deal. Monty
[17:14] It's a lot of differences. You know, Let's make a deal. Monty Hall, Picador. 123. You know,
[17:19] know, Let's make a deal. Monty Hall, Picador. 123. You know,
[17:19] know, Let's make a deal. Monty Hall, Picador. 123. You know, then we'll try to work with it.
[17:22] Hall, Picador. 123. You know, then we'll try to work with it.
[17:22] Hall, Picador. 123. You know, then we'll try to work with it. It's time to All right. So,
[17:26] then we'll try to work with it. It's time to All right. So,
[17:26] then we'll try to work with it. It's time to All right. So, here's the status. So there was
[17:28] It's time to All right. So, here's the status. So there was
[17:28] It's time to All right. So, here's the status. So there was a joint meeting requested, as
[17:29] here's the status. So there was a joint meeting requested, as
[17:29] here's the status. So there was a joint meeting requested, as we had said in the last meeting
[17:31] a joint meeting requested, as we had said in the last meeting
[17:31] a joint meeting requested, as we had said in the last meeting to school committee chair that
[17:32] we had said in the last meeting to school committee chair that
[17:32] we had said in the last meeting to school committee chair that was sent out on August
[17:33] to school committee chair that was sent out on August
[17:33] to school committee chair that was sent out on August twenty-seventh. We, uh, it was
[17:37] was sent out on August twenty-seventh. We, uh, it was
[17:37] was sent out on August twenty-seventh. We, uh, it was resent, uh, September 4th
[17:39] twenty-seventh. We, uh, it was resent, uh, September 4th
[17:39] twenty-seventh. We, uh, it was resent, uh, September 4th because when I saw, um, Ms.
[17:44] resent, uh, September 4th because when I saw, um, Ms.
[17:44] resent, uh, September 4th because when I saw, um, Ms. Bzoovsky at town hall, she said
[17:46] because when I saw, um, Ms. Bzoovsky at town hall, she said
[17:46] because when I saw, um, Ms. Bzoovsky at town hall, she said Oh, did you send that to my
[17:48] Bzoovsky at town hall, she said Oh, did you send that to my
[17:48] Bzoovsky at town hall, she said Oh, did you send that to my town email because my school
[17:49] Oh, did you send that to my town email because my school
[17:49] Oh, did you send that to my town email because my school email pops up on my phone I
[17:51] town email because my school email pops up on my phone I
[17:51] town email because my school email pops up on my phone I don't go into my town email. I
[17:51] email pops up on my phone I don't go into my town email. I
[17:51] email pops up on my phone I don't go into my town email. I was like, oops. Get it out to
[17:55] don't go into my town email. I was like, oops. Get it out to
[17:55] don't go into my town email. I was like, oops. Get it out to you. I didn't mind. I just took
[17:57] was like, oops. Get it out to you. I didn't mind. I just took
[17:57] was like, oops. Get it out to you. I didn't mind. I just took the dropdown window and said El
[17:59] you. I didn't mind. I just took the dropdown window and said El
[17:59] you. I didn't mind. I just took the dropdown window and said El Bazarski. I said, there you go,
[18:00] the dropdown window and said El Bazarski. I said, there you go,
[18:00] the dropdown window and said El Bazarski. I said, there you go, off it went. Do you know what I
[18:02] Bazarski. I said, there you go, off it went. Do you know what I
[18:02] Bazarski. I said, there you go, off it went. Do you know what I mean? I didn't think, oh, it, I
[18:04] off it went. Do you know what I mean? I didn't think, oh, it, I
[18:04] off it went. Do you know what I mean? I didn't think, oh, it, I should have sent it to the
[18:05] mean? I didn't think, oh, it, I should have sent it to the
[18:05] mean? I didn't think, oh, it, I should have sent it to the school email as opposed to her
[18:07] should have sent it to the school email as opposed to her
[18:07] should have sent it to the school email as opposed to her town, her Lunenberg Mac, yeah,
[18:10] school email as opposed to her town, her Lunenberg Mac, yeah,
[18:10] school email as opposed to her town, her Lunenberg Mac, yeah, right. So there's 2 emails. So,
[18:13] town, her Lunenberg Mac, yeah, right. So there's 2 emails. So,
[18:13] town, her Lunenberg Mac, yeah, right. So there's 2 emails. So, uh, that's, I guess, a common
[18:15] right. So there's 2 emails. So, uh, that's, I guess, a common
[18:15] right. So there's 2 emails. So, uh, that's, I guess, a common happening between things. I
[18:16] uh, that's, I guess, a common happening between things. I
[18:16] uh, that's, I guess, a common happening between things. I know it happened to my son. My
[18:19] happening between things. I know it happened to my son. My
[18:19] happening between things. I know it happened to my son. My son sent, uh. Ms. Emy email.
[18:23] know it happened to my son. My son sent, uh. Ms. Emy email.
[18:23] know it happened to my son. My son sent, uh. Ms. Emy email. And, uh, He sent it to Um, Not
[18:31] son sent, uh. Ms. Emy email. And, uh, He sent it to Um, Not
[18:31] son sent, uh. Ms. Emy email. And, uh, He sent it to Um, Not to her town email he wrote. At
[18:34] And, uh, He sent it to Um, Not to her town email he wrote. At
[18:34] And, uh, He sent it to Um, Not to her town email he wrote. At Lunenbergschools.net. Instead
[18:38] to her town email he wrote. At Lunenbergschools.net. Instead
[18:38] to her town email he wrote. At Lunenbergschools.net. Instead of, you know, at Lunenberg MA.
[18:42] Lunenbergschools.net. Instead of, you know, at Lunenberg MA.
[18:42] Lunenbergschools.net. Instead of, you know, at Lunenberg MA. Dot gov. Yeah. So she's like,
[18:44] of, you know, at Lunenberg MA. Dot gov. Yeah. So she's like,
[18:44] of, you know, at Lunenberg MA. Dot gov. Yeah. So she's like, that's not my email. He's like,
[18:45] Dot gov. Yeah. So she's like, that's not my email. He's like,
[18:45] Dot gov. Yeah. So she's like, that's not my email. He's like, oh. OK, I'll resend it. So it
[18:49] that's not my email. He's like, oh. OK, I'll resend it. So it
[18:49] that's not my email. He's like, oh. OK, I'll resend it. So it happens, it happens. No big
[18:50] oh. OK, I'll resend it. So it happens, it happens. No big
[18:50] oh. OK, I'll resend it. So it happens, it happens. No big deal. So we did request a joint
[18:53] happens, it happens. No big deal. So we did request a joint
[18:53] happens, it happens. No big deal. So we did request a joint meeting. I resent that on
[18:56] deal. So we did request a joint meeting. I resent that on
[18:56] deal. So we did request a joint meeting. I resent that on September 4th with a little bit
[18:56] meeting. I resent that on September 4th with a little bit
[18:56] meeting. I resent that on September 4th with a little bit more detail. I'm gonna go over
[18:58] September 4th with a little bit more detail. I'm gonna go over
[18:58] September 4th with a little bit more detail. I'm gonna go over that. Um, On September 4th, I
[19:03] more detail. I'm gonna go over that. Um, On September 4th, I
[19:03] more detail. I'm gonna go over that. Um, On September 4th, I did get a reply, uh, from the,
[19:07] that. Um, On September 4th, I did get a reply, uh, from the,
[19:07] that. Um, On September 4th, I did get a reply, uh, from the, uh, committee's chair, and it
[19:09] did get a reply, uh, from the, uh, committee's chair, and it
[19:09] did get a reply, uh, from the, uh, committee's chair, and it said, what do you think it said
[19:10] uh, committee's chair, and it said, what do you think it said
[19:10] uh, committee's chair, and it said, what do you think it said ? Put it in the agenda. What do
[19:12] said, what do you think it said ? Put it in the agenda. What do
[19:12] said, what do you think it said ? Put it in the agenda. What do you think it said? I didn't
[19:15] ? Put it in the agenda. What do you think it said? I didn't
[19:15] ? Put it in the agenda. What do you think it said? I didn't read the agenda. Oh, I'm sorry.
[19:16] you think it said? I didn't read the agenda. Oh, I'm sorry.
[19:16] you think it said? I didn't read the agenda. Oh, I'm sorry. Well, you were included on the
[19:18] read the agenda. Oh, I'm sorry. Well, you were included on the
[19:18] read the agenda. Oh, I'm sorry. Well, you were included on the letter. Yes, I was included on
[19:20] Well, you were included on the letter. Yes, I was included on
[19:20] Well, you were included on the letter. Yes, I was included on that's right. We'll consult the
[19:23] letter. Yes, I was included on that's right. We'll consult the
[19:23] letter. Yes, I was included on that's right. We'll consult the committee's attorney. Now the
[19:27] that's right. We'll consult the committee's attorney. Now the
[19:27] that's right. We'll consult the committee's attorney. Now the deflection I mean, you know.
[19:30] committee's attorney. Now the deflection I mean, you know.
[19:30] committee's attorney. Now the deflection I mean, you know. She's also, you know, new to
[19:32] deflection I mean, you know. She's also, you know, new to
[19:32] deflection I mean, you know. She's also, you know, new to being chairman of that, but
[19:34] She's also, you know, new to being chairman of that, but
[19:34] She's also, you know, new to being chairman of that, but that's been answered, and we're
[19:35] being chairman of that, but that's been answered, and we're
[19:35] being chairman of that, but that's been answered, and we're gonna go over that tonight. So
[19:38] that's been answered, and we're gonna go over that tonight. So
[19:38] that's been answered, and we're gonna go over that tonight. So then this commission sent a
[19:39] gonna go over that tonight. So then this commission sent a
[19:39] gonna go over that tonight. So then this commission sent a full response to that. an email
[19:41] then this commission sent a full response to that. an email
[19:41] then this commission sent a full response to that. an email because I already had
[19:43] full response to that. an email because I already had
[19:43] full response to that. an email because I already had permission here, uh, by vote to
[19:44] because I already had permission here, uh, by vote to
[19:44] because I already had permission here, uh, by vote to be able to engage in email
[19:46] permission here, uh, by vote to be able to engage in email
[19:46] permission here, uh, by vote to be able to engage in email exchange to set up a joint
[19:48] be able to engage in email exchange to set up a joint
[19:48] be able to engage in email exchange to set up a joint meeting. So I answered that
[19:50] exchange to set up a joint meeting. So I answered that
[19:50] exchange to set up a joint meeting. So I answered that response. I CC'd the town
[19:52] meeting. So I answered that response. I CC'd the town
[19:52] meeting. So I answered that response. I CC'd the town manager, the select board chair
[19:54] response. I CC'd the town manager, the select board chair
[19:54] response. I CC'd the town manager, the select board chair town council, treasurer, and
[19:55] manager, the select board chair town council, treasurer, and
[19:55] manager, the select board chair town council, treasurer, and the superintendent. OK, and
[19:59] town council, treasurer, and the superintendent. OK, and
[19:59] town council, treasurer, and the superintendent. OK, and Basically at our last meeting,
[20:01] the superintendent. OK, and Basically at our last meeting,
[20:01] the superintendent. OK, and Basically at our last meeting, we said a 30 day window, so
[20:03] Basically at our last meeting, we said a 30 day window, so
[20:03] Basically at our last meeting, we said a 30 day window, so that runs to approximately
[20:05] we said a 30 day window, so that runs to approximately
[20:05] we said a 30 day window, so that runs to approximately September 26th, and as of today
[20:08] that runs to approximately September 26th, and as of today
[20:08] that runs to approximately September 26th, and as of today uh, no response as of September
[20:10] September 26th, and as of today uh, no response as of September
[20:10] September 26th, and as of today uh, no response as of September 10th. I like how I wrote that
[20:11] uh, no response as of September 10th. I like how I wrote that
[20:11] uh, no response as of September 10th. I like how I wrote that in the agenda, no response as
[20:12] 10th. I like how I wrote that in the agenda, no response as
[20:13] 10th. I like how I wrote that in the agenda, no response as of September 10th, like I could
[20:14] in the agenda, no response as of September 10th, like I could
[20:14] in the agenda, no response as of September 10th, like I could see the future. Um, You know
[20:17] of September 10th, like I could see the future. Um, You know
[20:17] of September 10th, like I could see the future. Um, You know what September 8th, you would
[20:19] see the future. Um, You know what September 8th, you would
[20:19] see the future. Um, You know what September 8th, you would have no responses. They were
[20:19] what September 8th, you would have no responses. They were
[20:19] what September 8th, you would have no responses. They were supposed to say 8th. I think I
[20:22] have no responses. They were supposed to say 8th. I think I
[20:22] have no responses. They were supposed to say 8th. I think I was thinking September 10th
[20:24] supposed to say 8th. I think I was thinking September 10th
[20:24] supposed to say 8th. I think I was thinking September 10th because I was right in
[20:24] was thinking September 10th because I was right in
[20:24] was thinking September 10th because I was right in September 10th up top. You were
[20:26] because I was right in September 10th up top. You were
[20:26] because I was right in September 10th up top. You were right. Ultimately, yeah, it was
[20:29] September 10th up top. You were right. Ultimately, yeah, it was
[20:29] September 10th up top. You were right. Ultimately, yeah, it was accurate Back to the Future.
[20:32] right. Ultimately, yeah, it was accurate Back to the Future.
[20:32] right. Ultimately, yeah, it was accurate Back to the Future. You know, Ren and Stimpy, uh,
[20:35] accurate Back to the Future. You know, Ren and Stimpy, uh,
[20:35] accurate Back to the Future. You know, Ren and Stimpy, uh, what is it? I don't know. I
[20:37] You know, Ren and Stimpy, uh, what is it? I don't know. I
[20:37] You know, Ren and Stimpy, uh, what is it? I don't know. I forget all that stuff. So, what
[20:40] what is it? I don't know. I forget all that stuff. So, what
[20:40] what is it? I don't know. I forget all that stuff. So, what I'd like to do. I would like to
[20:44] forget all that stuff. So, what I'd like to do. I would like to
[20:44] forget all that stuff. So, what I'd like to do. I would like to go over the email that I sent.
[20:48] I'd like to do. I would like to go over the email that I sent.
[20:48] I'd like to do. I would like to go over the email that I sent. Um, to all those individuals so
[20:51] go over the email that I sent. Um, to all those individuals so
[20:51] go over the email that I sent. Um, to all those individuals so that the public sees what we're
[20:53] Um, to all those individuals so that the public sees what we're
[20:53] Um, to all those individuals so that the public sees what we're working with. OK. G Um, On the
[21:04] that the public sees what we're working with. OK. G Um, On the
[21:04] that the public sees what we're working with. OK. G Um, On the way So I'm gonna read through
[21:08] working with. OK. G Um, On the way So I'm gonna read through
[21:08] working with. OK. G Um, On the way So I'm gonna read through this. I'm going to put it on
[21:09] way So I'm gonna read through this. I'm going to put it on
[21:09] way So I'm gonna read through this. I'm going to put it on the screen. I'm just going to
[21:10] this. I'm going to put it on the screen. I'm just going to
[21:11] this. I'm going to put it on the screen. I'm just going to read this. I want you to
[21:11] the screen. I'm just going to read this. I want you to
[21:11] the screen. I'm just going to read this. I want you to understand. Uh, Why this is not
[21:15] read this. I want you to understand. Uh, Why this is not
[21:15] read this. I want you to understand. Uh, Why this is not so grave of an issue. You know,
[21:18] understand. Uh, Why this is not so grave of an issue. You know,
[21:18] understand. Uh, Why this is not so grave of an issue. You know, to be able to have a joint
[21:20] so grave of an issue. You know, to be able to have a joint
[21:20] so grave of an issue. You know, to be able to have a joint meeting. or even to get the
[21:22] to be able to have a joint meeting. or even to get the
[21:22] to be able to have a joint meeting. or even to get the information, but it seems this
[21:24] meeting. or even to get the information, but it seems this
[21:24] meeting. or even to get the information, but it seems this seriously daunting task. But
[21:25] information, but it seems this seriously daunting task. But
[21:25] information, but it seems this seriously daunting task. But what, what I'm going to read to
[21:26] seriously daunting task. But what, what I'm going to read to
[21:26] seriously daunting task. But what, what I'm going to read to you is an entire outline of our
[21:29] what, what I'm going to read to you is an entire outline of our
[21:29] what, what I'm going to read to you is an entire outline of our communications, uh, thus far on
[21:31] you is an entire outline of our communications, uh, thus far on
[21:31] you is an entire outline of our communications, uh, thus far on this issue of uh declarations
[21:34] communications, uh, thus far on this issue of uh declarations
[21:34] communications, uh, thus far on this issue of uh declarations held, uh, By the school for
[21:38] this issue of uh declarations held, uh, By the school for
[21:38] this issue of uh declarations held, uh, By the school for trusts and scholarships. So,
[21:42] held, uh, By the school for trusts and scholarships. So,
[21:42] held, uh, By the school for trusts and scholarships. So, just to be clear, OK. So that's
[21:47] trusts and scholarships. So, just to be clear, OK. So that's
[21:47] trusts and scholarships. So, just to be clear, OK. So that's What this email was, it was a
[21:51] just to be clear, OK. So that's What this email was, it was a
[21:51] just to be clear, OK. So that's What this email was, it was a history and a rationale. Again,
[21:56] What this email was, it was a history and a rationale. Again,
[21:56] What this email was, it was a history and a rationale. Again, this was sent to Uh Vice Chair
[22:00] history and a rationale. Again, this was sent to Uh Vice Chair
[22:00] history and a rationale. Again, this was sent to Uh Vice Chair Scallabrini. Uh, Town manager
[22:05] this was sent to Uh Vice Chair Scallabrini. Uh, Town manager
[22:05] this was sent to Uh Vice Chair Scallabrini. Uh, Town manager Warren Chairman Emke. Jeremy
[22:09] Scallabrini. Uh, Town manager Warren Chairman Emke. Jeremy
[22:09] Scallabrini. Uh, Town manager Warren Chairman Emke. Jeremy Manna. Attorney Costa. Richard
[22:16] Warren Chairman Emke. Jeremy Manna. Attorney Costa. Richard
[22:16] Warren Chairman Emke. Jeremy Manna. Attorney Costa. Richard was included as vice chair, uh,
[22:18] Manna. Attorney Costa. Richard was included as vice chair, uh,
[22:18] Manna. Attorney Costa. Richard was included as vice chair, uh, there's an explanation for that
[22:20] was included as vice chair, uh, there's an explanation for that
[22:20] was included as vice chair, uh, there's an explanation for that Uh, Superintendent Fortuna and,
[22:23] there's an explanation for that Uh, Superintendent Fortuna and,
[22:23] there's an explanation for that Uh, Superintendent Fortuna and, uh, Uh, Mylene Milari, the
[22:27] Uh, Superintendent Fortuna and, uh, Uh, Mylene Milari, the
[22:27] Uh, Superintendent Fortuna and, uh, Uh, Mylene Milari, the treasurer. It says, Laura.
[22:31] uh, Uh, Mylene Milari, the treasurer. It says, Laura.
[22:32] uh, Uh, Mylene Milari, the treasurer. It says, Laura. Richard Howard, vice chairman
[22:32] treasurer. It says, Laura. Richard Howard, vice chairman
[22:32] treasurer. It says, Laura. Richard Howard, vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners
[22:33] Richard Howard, vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners
[22:33] Richard Howard, vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is copied on
[22:34] of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is copied on
[22:34] of the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds is copied on this email for information only
[22:36] of Trust Funds is copied on this email for information only
[22:36] of Trust Funds is copied on this email for information only He's not a participant in this
[22:39] this email for information only He's not a participant in this
[22:39] this email for information only He's not a participant in this communication in the commission
[22:39] He's not a participant in this communication in the commission
[22:39] He's not a participant in this communication in the commission will take up any response at a
[22:42] communication in the commission will take up any response at a
[22:42] communication in the commission will take up any response at a posted meeting. Just wanted to
[22:43] will take up any response at a posted meeting. Just wanted to
[22:43] will take up any response at a posted meeting. Just wanted to be clear, uh, the reason why
[22:45] posted meeting. Just wanted to be clear, uh, the reason why
[22:46] posted meeting. Just wanted to be clear, uh, the reason why Richard had to be included in
[22:47] be clear, uh, the reason why Richard had to be included in
[22:47] be clear, uh, the reason why Richard had to be included in that, uh, is For information.
[22:51] Richard had to be included in that, uh, is For information.
[22:51] Richard had to be included in that, uh, is For information. Because this email gets put
[22:52] that, uh, is For information. Because this email gets put
[22:52] that, uh, is For information. Because this email gets put into Um, a drive file anyways.
[22:57] Because this email gets put into Um, a drive file anyways.
[22:57] Because this email gets put into Um, a drive file anyways. But Um, that would be something
[22:59] into Um, a drive file anyways. But Um, that would be something
[22:59] into Um, a drive file anyways. But Um, that would be something would be private. So this
[23:02] But Um, that would be something would be private. So this
[23:02] But Um, that would be something would be private. So this particular email, once I send
[23:04] would be private. So this particular email, once I send
[23:04] would be private. So this particular email, once I send it, uh, is actually a public
[23:06] particular email, once I send it, uh, is actually a public
[23:06] particular email, once I send it, uh, is actually a public record. Immediately Somebody
[23:10] it, uh, is actually a public record. Immediately Somebody
[23:10] it, uh, is actually a public record. Immediately Somebody can say, I want every email
[23:11] record. Immediately Somebody can say, I want every email
[23:11] record. Immediately Somebody can say, I want every email John Bowen ever sent. Between
[23:13] can say, I want every email John Bowen ever sent. Between
[23:13] can say, I want every email John Bowen ever sent. Between this date and this date, and
[23:15] John Bowen ever sent. Between this date and this date, and
[23:15] John Bowen ever sent. Between this date and this date, and this email will show up. So if
[23:17] this date and this date, and this email will show up. So if
[23:18] this date and this date, and this email will show up. So if I write emails prior to our
[23:20] this email will show up. So if I write emails prior to our
[23:20] this email will show up. So if I write emails prior to our meetings, uh, you'll be able to
[23:22] I write emails prior to our meetings, uh, you'll be able to
[23:22] I write emails prior to our meetings, uh, you'll be able to get advance notice on my
[23:23] meetings, uh, you'll be able to get advance notice on my
[23:23] meetings, uh, you'll be able to get advance notice on my communication. Right? That's
[23:26] get advance notice on my communication. Right? That's
[23:26] get advance notice on my communication. Right? That's pretty cool, huh? Good way to
[23:28] communication. Right? That's pretty cool, huh? Good way to
[23:28] communication. Right? That's pretty cool, huh? Good way to circumvent the system and not
[23:28] pretty cool, huh? Good way to circumvent the system and not
[23:28] pretty cool, huh? Good way to circumvent the system and not be surprised when you show up
[23:31] circumvent the system and not be surprised when you show up
[23:31] circumvent the system and not be surprised when you show up at a meeting and they go, oh,
[23:33] be surprised when you show up at a meeting and they go, oh,
[23:33] be surprised when you show up at a meeting and they go, oh, well, we talked about this and
[23:35] at a meeting and they go, oh, well, we talked about this and
[23:35] at a meeting and they go, oh, well, we talked about this and you're like, yeah, I know. I
[23:35] well, we talked about this and you're like, yeah, I know. I
[23:36] well, we talked about this and you're like, yeah, I know. I already got it in my 10 days.
[23:39] you're like, yeah, I know. I already got it in my 10 days.
[23:39] you're like, yeah, I know. I already got it in my 10 days. For my FOIA request, my public
[23:40] already got it in my 10 days. For my FOIA request, my public
[23:40] already got it in my 10 days. For my FOIA request, my public records request, it's different
[23:41] For my FOIA request, my public records request, it's different
[23:42] For my FOIA request, my public records request, it's different than FOIA, Massachusetts Public
[23:44] records request, it's different than FOIA, Massachusetts Public
[23:44] records request, it's different than FOIA, Massachusetts Public records law. Oh, there's a
[23:44] than FOIA, Massachusetts Public records law. Oh, there's a
[23:44] than FOIA, Massachusetts Public records law. Oh, there's a dispute for that, you know.
[23:46] records law. Oh, there's a dispute for that, you know.
[23:46] records law. Oh, there's a dispute for that, you know. Yeah. In town that the voters
[23:51] dispute for that, you know. Yeah. In town that the voters
[23:51] dispute for that, you know. Yeah. In town that the voters said that they want more
[23:51] Yeah. In town that the voters said that they want more
[23:52] Yeah. In town that the voters said that they want more information. And they said,
[23:53] said that they want more information. And they said,
[23:53] said that they want more information. And they said, we're not giving it. So anyways
[23:58] information. And they said, we're not giving it. So anyways
[23:58] information. And they said, we're not giving it. So anyways uh, back to the subject matter.
[24:00] we're not giving it. So anyways uh, back to the subject matter.
[24:00] we're not giving it. So anyways uh, back to the subject matter. The town manager, town council,
[24:02] uh, back to the subject matter. The town manager, town council,
[24:02] uh, back to the subject matter. The town manager, town council, the treasury collector, and the
[24:03] The town manager, town council, the treasury collector, and the
[24:03] The town manager, town council, the treasury collector, and the chair of the select board are
[24:05] the treasury collector, and the chair of the select board are
[24:05] the treasury collector, and the chair of the select board are copied deliberately. Several of
[24:06] chair of the select board are copied deliberately. Several of
[24:06] chair of the select board are copied deliberately. Several of the matters below are within
[24:08] copied deliberately. Several of the matters below are within
[24:08] copied deliberately. Several of the matters below are within their authority rather than the
[24:09] the matters below are within their authority rather than the
[24:09] the matters below are within their authority rather than the school committees. The
[24:11] their authority rather than the school committees. The
[24:11] their authority rather than the school committees. The commission asks that each of
[24:13] school committees. The commission asks that each of
[24:13] school committees. The commission asks that each of them answer in writing and
[24:14] commission asks that each of them answer in writing and
[24:14] commission asks that each of them answer in writing and before the joint meeting. The
[24:16] them answer in writing and before the joint meeting. The
[24:16] them answer in writing and before the joint meeting. The questions in this letter that
[24:17] before the joint meeting. The questions in this letter that
[24:17] before the joint meeting. The questions in this letter that fall within their respective
[24:18] questions in this letter that fall within their respective
[24:18] questions in this letter that fall within their respective offices. The town manager, 3
[24:23] fall within their respective offices. The town manager, 3
[24:23] fall within their respective offices. The town manager, 3 questions in section 8 here in
[24:24] offices. The town manager, 3 questions in section 8 here in
[24:24] offices. The town manager, 3 questions in section 8 here in the status of the financial
[24:27] questions in section 8 here in the status of the financial
[24:27] questions in section 8 here in the status of the financial policies manual. The treasurer
[24:29] the status of the financial policies manual. The treasurer
[24:29] the status of the financial policies manual. The treasurer would school accounts are and
[24:31] policies manual. The treasurer would school accounts are and
[24:31] policies manual. The treasurer would school accounts are and are not in her custody. Town
[24:34] would school accounts are and are not in her custody. Town
[24:34] would school accounts are and are not in her custody. Town council, where the town stands
[24:34] are not in her custody. Town council, where the town stands
[24:34] are not in her custody. Town council, where the town stands by the position that it does
[24:36] council, where the town stands by the position that it does
[24:36] council, where the town stands by the position that it does not handle these matters for
[24:38] by the position that it does not handle these matters for
[24:38] by the position that it does not handle these matters for the school department in light
[24:39] not handle these matters for the school department in light
[24:39] not handle these matters for the school department in light of the charter and statutes
[24:41] the school department in light of the charter and statutes
[24:41] the school department in light of the charter and statutes cited in Section 3. In the
[24:44] of the charter and statutes cited in Section 3. In the
[24:44] of the charter and statutes cited in Section 3. In the select board chair, whether the
[24:45] cited in Section 3. In the select board chair, whether the
[24:45] cited in Section 3. In the select board chair, whether the board will exercise its
[24:47] select board chair, whether the board will exercise its
[24:47] select board chair, whether the board will exercise its authority under Charter section
[24:49] board will exercise its authority under Charter section
[24:49] board will exercise its authority under Charter section 32E if the school department
[24:50] authority under Charter section 32E if the school department
[24:50] authority under Charter section 32E if the school department does not produce the
[24:52] 32E if the school department does not produce the
[24:52] 32E if the school department does not produce the instruments. The commission
[24:56] does not produce the instruments. The commission
[24:56] does not produce the instruments. The commission further asks that each of them
[24:56] instruments. The commission further asks that each of them
[24:57] instruments. The commission further asks that each of them attend the joint meeting. This
[24:59] further asks that each of them attend the joint meeting. This
[24:59] further asks that each of them attend the joint meeting. This is a corrective action, not a
[25:00] attend the joint meeting. This is a corrective action, not a
[25:01] attend the joint meeting. This is a corrective action, not a dispute, and it'll go faster
[25:03] is a corrective action, not a dispute, and it'll go faster
[25:03] is a corrective action, not a dispute, and it'll go faster with everyone who holds a piece
[25:03] dispute, and it'll go faster with everyone who holds a piece
[25:03] dispute, and it'll go faster with everyone who holds a piece of the answer all in the same
[25:05] with everyone who holds a piece of the answer all in the same
[25:05] with everyone who holds a piece of the answer all in the same room. Right? Nobody said it's a
[25:07] of the answer all in the same room. Right? Nobody said it's a
[25:07] of the answer all in the same room. Right? Nobody said it's a kumbaya session. You know, The
[25:12] room. Right? Nobody said it's a kumbaya session. You know, The
[25:13] room. Right? Nobody said it's a kumbaya session. You know, The commission has been trying to
[25:15] kumbaya session. You know, The commission has been trying to
[25:15] kumbaya session. You know, The commission has been trying to bring about this correction for
[25:15] commission has been trying to bring about this correction for
[25:15] commission has been trying to bring about this correction for a year. First raised the school
[25:17] bring about this correction for a year. First raised the school
[25:17] bring about this correction for a year. First raised the school department scholarship and
[25:18] a year. First raised the school department scholarship and
[25:18] a year. First raised the school department scholarship and trust accounts in the fall of
[25:21] department scholarship and trust accounts in the fall of
[25:21] department scholarship and trust accounts in the fall of 2025. Since then, it has been
[25:23] trust accounts in the fall of 2025. Since then, it has been
[25:23] trust accounts in the fall of 2025. Since then, it has been told by the town that the
[25:24] 2025. Since then, it has been told by the town that the
[25:24] 2025. Since then, it has been told by the town that the school handles these matters by
[25:25] told by the town that the school handles these matters by
[25:25] told by the town that the school handles these matters by the school that it is
[25:26] school handles these matters by the school that it is
[25:26] school handles these matters by the school that it is consulting its attorney, and by
[25:28] the school that it is consulting its attorney, and by
[25:28] the school that it is consulting its attorney, and by the treasurer that she cannot
[25:30] consulting its attorney, and by the treasurer that she cannot
[25:30] consulting its attorney, and by the treasurer that she cannot tell what the accounts are. And
[25:32] the treasurer that she cannot tell what the accounts are. And
[25:33] the treasurer that she cannot tell what the accounts are. And that's Strange. No one has
[25:37] tell what the accounts are. And that's Strange. No one has
[25:37] tell what the accounts are. And that's Strange. No one has produced a document. Charitable
[25:39] that's Strange. No one has produced a document. Charitable
[25:39] that's Strange. No one has produced a document. Charitable funds given for students in
[25:40] produced a document. Charitable funds given for students in
[25:41] produced a document. Charitable funds given for students in this town are being held and in
[25:41] funds given for students in this town are being held and in
[25:41] funds given for students in this town are being held and in some cases paid out outside the
[25:43] this town are being held and in some cases paid out outside the
[25:43] this town are being held and in some cases paid out outside the process, the statutes, the
[25:45] some cases paid out outside the process, the statutes, the
[25:45] some cases paid out outside the process, the statutes, the charter, and the school
[25:46] process, the statutes, the charter, and the school
[25:46] process, the statutes, the charter, and the school committee's own policies
[25:48] charter, and the school committee's own policies
[25:48] charter, and the school committee's own policies require. And the response from
[25:50] committee's own policies require. And the response from
[25:50] committee's own policies require. And the response from every direction has been to
[25:52] require. And the response from every direction has been to
[25:52] require. And the response from every direction has been to point elsewhere. That has is
[25:53] every direction has been to point elsewhere. That has is
[25:53] every direction has been to point elsewhere. That has is gone long enough for us. The
[25:55] point elsewhere. That has is gone long enough for us. The
[25:55] point elsewhere. That has is gone long enough for us. The commission is asking in this
[25:57] gone long enough for us. The commission is asking in this
[25:57] gone long enough for us. The commission is asking in this letter for the process to be
[25:59] commission is asking in this letter for the process to be
[25:59] commission is asking in this letter for the process to be corrected by the officers who
[25:59] letter for the process to be corrected by the officers who
[25:59] letter for the process to be corrected by the officers who have the legal authority to
[26:01] corrected by the officers who have the legal authority to
[26:01] corrected by the officers who have the legal authority to correct it on the record and
[26:02] have the legal authority to correct it on the record and
[26:02] have the legal authority to correct it on the record and beginning now. Thank you for
[26:06] correct it on the record and beginning now. Thank you for
[26:06] correct it on the record and beginning now. Thank you for your reply of September 4th.
[26:10] beginning now. Thank you for your reply of September 4th.
[26:10] beginning now. Thank you for your reply of September 4th. Which was, I'll talk to my
[26:11] your reply of September 4th. Which was, I'll talk to my
[26:11] your reply of September 4th. Which was, I'll talk to my attorney. I answered only thank
[26:13] Which was, I'll talk to my attorney. I answered only thank
[26:13] Which was, I'll talk to my attorney. I answered only thank you that day. This is the
[26:17] attorney. I answered only thank you that day. This is the
[26:17] attorney. I answered only thank you that day. This is the fuller response with the
[26:17] you that day. This is the fuller response with the
[26:17] you that day. This is the fuller response with the governing authorities so that
[26:19] fuller response with the governing authorities so that
[26:19] fuller response with the governing authorities so that there is no uncertainty about
[26:20] governing authorities so that there is no uncertainty about
[26:20] governing authorities so that there is no uncertainty about what the commission is asking
[26:22] there is no uncertainty about what the commission is asking
[26:22] there is no uncertainty about what the commission is asking for, why it is entitled to ask
[26:24] what the commission is asking for, why it is entitled to ask
[26:24] what the commission is asking for, why it is entitled to ask what the school committee
[26:26] for, why it is entitled to ask what the school committee
[26:26] for, why it is entitled to ask what the school committee already has and what remains
[26:28] what the school committee already has and what remains
[26:28] what the school committee already has and what remains for the town to answer. The
[26:30] already has and what remains for the town to answer. The
[26:30] already has and what remains for the town to answer. The authorities cited are the
[26:31] for the town to answer. The authorities cited are the
[26:31] for the town to answer. The authorities cited are the statutes, official guidance
[26:34] authorities cited are the statutes, official guidance
[26:35] authorities cited are the statutes, official guidance policies and reported decisions
[26:35] statutes, official guidance policies and reported decisions
[26:35] statutes, official guidance policies and reported decisions available to me and accessible
[26:37] policies and reported decisions available to me and accessible
[26:37] policies and reported decisions available to me and accessible to the commission at The
[26:39] available to me and accessible to the commission at The
[26:39] available to me and accessible to the commission at The commission does not have
[26:40] to the commission at The commission does not have
[26:40] to the commission at The commission does not have counsel and does not represent
[26:42] commission does not have counsel and does not represent
[26:42] commission does not have counsel and does not represent that this is an exhaustive
[26:44] counsel and does not represent that this is an exhaustive
[26:44] counsel and does not represent that this is an exhaustive statement of law. I want to be
[26:46] that this is an exhaustive statement of law. I want to be
[26:46] that this is an exhaustive statement of law. I want to be clear, What is being asked in
[26:51] statement of law. I want to be clear, What is being asked in
[26:51] statement of law. I want to be clear, What is being asked in the authority for asking. The
[26:54] clear, What is being asked in the authority for asking. The
[26:54] clear, What is being asked in the authority for asking. The commission requests for every
[26:54] the authority for asking. The commission requests for every
[26:54] the authority for asking. The commission requests for every scholarship or charitable fund
[26:55] commission requests for every scholarship or charitable fund
[26:55] commission requests for every scholarship or charitable fund held by the school department,
[26:56] scholarship or charitable fund held by the school department,
[26:56] scholarship or charitable fund held by the school department, whether or not it is presently
[26:58] held by the school department, whether or not it is presently
[26:58] held by the school department, whether or not it is presently carried under the town of
[27:00] whether or not it is presently carried under the town of
[27:00] whether or not it is presently carried under the town of Lunenburg's Federal employer
[27:02] carried under the town of Lunenburg's Federal employer
[27:02] carried under the town of Lunenburg's Federal employer identification number, A, the
[27:04] Lunenburg's Federal employer identification number, A, the
[27:04] Lunenburg's Federal employer identification number, A, the governing instrument,
[27:05] identification number, A, the governing instrument,
[27:05] identification number, A, the governing instrument, Declaration of Trust will
[27:07] governing instrument, Declaration of Trust will
[27:07] governing instrument, Declaration of Trust will expert, gift letter or other
[27:09] Declaration of Trust will expert, gift letter or other
[27:09] Declaration of Trust will expert, gift letter or other record of the donor's terms. B,
[27:11] expert, gift letter or other record of the donor's terms. B,
[27:11] expert, gift letter or other record of the donor's terms. B, the current account information
[27:14] record of the donor's terms. B, the current account information
[27:14] record of the donor's terms. B, the current account information and see for each account, the
[27:16] the current account information and see for each account, the
[27:16] the current account information and see for each account, the institution holding it, the tax
[27:18] and see for each account, the institution holding it, the tax
[27:18] and see for each account, the institution holding it, the tax identification number to which
[27:19] institution holding it, the tax identification number to which
[27:19] institution holding it, the tax identification number to which it is held. And the authorized
[27:22] identification number to which it is held. And the authorized
[27:22] identification number to which it is held. And the authorized signatories. The reason is
[27:25] it is held. And the authorized signatories. The reason is
[27:25] it is held. And the authorized signatories. The reason is classification and
[27:26] signatories. The reason is classification and
[27:26] signatories. The reason is classification and classification is the
[27:29] classification and classification is the
[27:29] classification and classification is the commission's statutory function
[27:30] classification is the commission's statutory function
[27:30] classification is the commission's statutory function Gender laws chapter 41, Section
[27:33] commission's statutory function Gender laws chapter 41, Section
[27:33] commission's statutory function Gender laws chapter 41, Section 45. That's what governs this
[27:34] Gender laws chapter 41, Section 45. That's what governs this
[27:34] Gender laws chapter 41, Section 45. That's what governs this commission provides that a
[27:36] 45. That's what governs this commission provides that a
[27:36] 45. That's what governs this commission provides that a board of commissioners of trust
[27:36] commission provides that a board of commissioners of trust
[27:37] commission provides that a board of commissioners of trust funds shall have the management
[27:38] board of commissioners of trust funds shall have the management
[27:38] board of commissioners of trust funds shall have the management of all trust funds given or
[27:40] funds shall have the management of all trust funds given or
[27:40] funds shall have the management of all trust funds given or bequeathed for the benefit of
[27:41] of all trust funds given or bequeathed for the benefit of
[27:41] of all trust funds given or bequeathed for the benefit of the town or the inhabitants
[27:43] bequeathed for the benefit of the town or the inhabitants
[27:43] bequeathed for the benefit of the town or the inhabitants thereof, unless the donor in
[27:45] the town or the inhabitants thereof, unless the donor in
[27:45] the town or the inhabitants thereof, unless the donor in making the gift or bequest
[27:47] thereof, unless the donor in making the gift or bequest
[27:47] thereof, unless the donor in making the gift or bequest shall otherwise provide.
[27:49] making the gift or bequest shall otherwise provide.
[27:49] making the gift or bequest shall otherwise provide. Section 47 directs the
[27:51] shall otherwise provide. Section 47 directs the
[27:51] shall otherwise provide. Section 47 directs the commissioners to manage and
[27:52] Section 47 directs the commissioners to manage and
[27:52] Section 47 directs the commissioners to manage and control the same and distribute
[27:54] commissioners to manage and control the same and distribute
[27:54] commissioners to manage and control the same and distribute the income in accordance with
[27:56] control the same and distribute the income in accordance with
[27:56] control the same and distribute the income in accordance with the terms of their respective
[27:57] the income in accordance with the terms of their respective
[27:57] the income in accordance with the terms of their respective trusts. And to report annually
[28:00] the terms of their respective trusts. And to report annually
[28:00] the terms of their respective trusts. And to report annually to the town on every fund's
[28:02] trusts. And to report annually to the town on every fund's
[28:03] trusts. And to report annually to the town on every fund's investments, receipts, and
[28:05] to the town on every fund's investments, receipts, and
[28:05] to the town on every fund's investments, receipts, and disbursements. Charter section
[28:07] investments, receipts, and disbursements. Charter section
[28:07] investments, receipts, and disbursements. Charter section 311 repeats both duties whether
[28:09] disbursements. Charter section 311 repeats both duties whether
[28:09] disbursements. Charter section 311 repeats both duties whether a donor quote otherwise
[28:12] 311 repeats both duties whether a donor quote otherwise
[28:12] 311 repeats both duties whether a donor quote otherwise provided by giving to the
[28:12] a donor quote otherwise provided by giving to the
[28:12] a donor quote otherwise provided by giving to the school committee rather than to
[28:14] provided by giving to the school committee rather than to
[28:14] provided by giving to the school committee rather than to the town is a question answered
[28:16] school committee rather than to the town is a question answered
[28:16] school committee rather than to the town is a question answered only by that instrument. A fund
[28:19] the town is a question answered only by that instrument. A fund
[28:19] the town is a question answered only by that instrument. A fund given to the town in trust for
[28:21] only by that instrument. A fund given to the town in trust for
[28:21] only by that instrument. A fund given to the town in trust for students is the commission's to
[28:23] given to the town in trust for students is the commission's to
[28:23] given to the town in trust for students is the commission's to manage. A fund given to the
[28:25] students is the commission's to manage. A fund given to the
[28:25] students is the commission's to manage. A fund given to the school committee as a gift. Is
[28:26] manage. A fund given to the school committee as a gift. Is
[28:26] manage. A fund given to the school committee as a gift. Is the committees to accept an
[28:28] school committee as a gift. Is the committees to accept an
[28:28] school committee as a gift. Is the committees to accept an Spend under generalized chapter
[28:30] the committees to accept an Spend under generalized chapter
[28:30] the committees to accept an Spend under generalized chapter 71, Section 37A and chapter 44
[28:36] Spend under generalized chapter 71, Section 37A and chapter 44
[28:36] Spend under generalized chapter 71, Section 37A and chapter 44 53A. The account of fund sits
[28:41] 71, Section 37A and chapter 44 53A. The account of fund sits
[28:41] 71, Section 37A and chapter 44 53A. The account of fund sits in today does, the document
[28:45] 53A. The account of fund sits in today does, the document
[28:45] 53A. The account of fund sits in today does, the document does. The school department is
[28:47] in today does, the document does. The school department is
[28:47] in today does, the document does. The school department is the only party holding those
[28:48] does. The school department is the only party holding those
[28:48] does. The school department is the only party holding those documents. And the
[28:50] the only party holding those documents. And the
[28:50] the only party holding those documents. And the commissioning cannot make the
[28:52] documents. And the commissioning cannot make the
[28:52] documents. And the commissioning cannot make the annual report section 47
[28:54] commissioning cannot make the annual report section 47
[28:54] commissioning cannot make the annual report section 47 requires of it for funds it has
[28:55] annual report section 47 requires of it for funds it has
[28:55] annual report section 47 requires of it for funds it has never been shown. The
[28:57] requires of it for funds it has never been shown. The
[28:57] requires of it for funds it has never been shown. The commission claims nothing over
[28:59] never been shown. The commission claims nothing over
[28:59] never been shown. The commission claims nothing over any funds that proves on its
[29:02] commission claims nothing over any funds that proves on its
[29:02] commission claims nothing over any funds that proves on its instrument to be a gift to the
[29:03] any funds that proves on its instrument to be a gift to the
[29:03] any funds that proves on its instrument to be a gift to the school. Whether a fund is a
[29:08] instrument to be a gift to the school. Whether a fund is a
[29:08] instrument to be a gift to the school. Whether a fund is a gift to the school committee or
[29:08] school. Whether a fund is a gift to the school committee or
[29:09] school. Whether a fund is a gift to the school committee or a gift to the town, the law
[29:11] gift to the school committee or a gift to the town, the law
[29:11] gift to the school committee or a gift to the town, the law places custody in the same
[29:13] a gift to the town, the law places custody in the same
[29:13] a gift to the town, the law places custody in the same office. General Laws chapter 71
[29:17] places custody in the same office. General Laws chapter 71
[29:17] places custody in the same office. General Laws chapter 71 section 37A. Any amount so
[29:19] office. General Laws chapter 71 section 37A. Any amount so
[29:19] office. General Laws chapter 71 section 37A. Any amount so received by a school committee
[29:20] section 37A. Any amount so received by a school committee
[29:20] section 37A. Any amount so received by a school committee of a city or town shall be
[29:24] received by a school committee of a city or town shall be
[29:24] received by a school committee of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of
[29:25] of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of
[29:25] of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a
[29:28] deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a
[29:28] deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account and expended
[29:30] such city or town and held as a separate account and expended
[29:30] such city or town and held as a separate account and expended by said school committee
[29:31] separate account and expended by said school committee
[29:31] separate account and expended by said school committee without further appropriation.
[29:33] by said school committee without further appropriation.
[29:33] by said school committee without further appropriation. General Laws chapter 44,
[29:37] without further appropriation. General Laws chapter 44,
[29:37] without further appropriation. General Laws chapter 44, section 53A provides the same
[29:39] General Laws chapter 44, section 53A provides the same
[29:39] General Laws chapter 44, section 53A provides the same for gifts received by any
[29:42] section 53A provides the same for gifts received by any
[29:42] section 53A provides the same for gifts received by any officer or department.
[29:44] for gifts received by any officer or department.
[29:44] for gifts received by any officer or department. Generalized chapter 44 section
[29:46] officer or department. Generalized chapter 44 section
[29:46] officer or department. Generalized chapter 44 section 50T provides that money
[29:48] Generalized chapter 44 section 50T provides that money
[29:48] Generalized chapter 44 section 50T provides that money received by any department is
[29:49] 50T provides that money received by any department is
[29:49] 50T provides that money received by any department is paid to the treasurer. Unless a
[29:53] received by any department is paid to the treasurer. Unless a
[29:53] received by any department is paid to the treasurer. Unless a statute directs otherwise.
[29:55] paid to the treasurer. Unless a statute directs otherwise.
[29:55] paid to the treasurer. Unless a statute directs otherwise. Control of expenditure stays
[29:57] statute directs otherwise. Control of expenditure stays
[29:57] statute directs otherwise. Control of expenditure stays with the committee for its
[30:00] Control of expenditure stays with the committee for its
[30:00] Control of expenditure stays with the committee for its guests, custody does not. I
[30:02] with the committee for its guests, custody does not. I
[30:02] with the committee for its guests, custody does not. I just have to check Zoom. Sorry.
[30:04] guests, custody does not. I just have to check Zoom. Sorry.
[30:04] guests, custody does not. I just have to check Zoom. Sorry. I make sure I get everybody
[30:05] just have to check Zoom. Sorry. I make sure I get everybody
[30:05] just have to check Zoom. Sorry. I make sure I get everybody going. OK, nobody in. The
[30:09] I make sure I get everybody going. OK, nobody in. The
[30:09] I make sure I get everybody going. OK, nobody in. The school committee's own policies
[30:11] going. OK, nobody in. The school committee's own policies
[30:11] going. OK, nobody in. The school committee's own policies say the same thing. Policy 3406
[30:14] school committee's own policies say the same thing. Policy 3406
[30:14] school committee's own policies say the same thing. Policy 3406 depository of funds, says, and
[30:16] say the same thing. Policy 3406 depository of funds, says, and
[30:16] say the same thing. Policy 3406 depository of funds, says, and I quote, The town treasurer
[30:18] depository of funds, says, and I quote, The town treasurer
[30:18] depository of funds, says, and I quote, The town treasurer holds all funds designated for
[30:20] I quote, The town treasurer holds all funds designated for
[30:20] I quote, The town treasurer holds all funds designated for the school for school
[30:21] holds all funds designated for the school for school
[30:21] holds all funds designated for the school for school department expenditure and is
[30:22] the school for school department expenditure and is
[30:22] the school for school department expenditure and is the only authorized disburser
[30:25] department expenditure and is the only authorized disburser
[30:25] department expenditure and is the only authorized disburser of payment for the school
[30:26] the only authorized disburser of payment for the school
[30:26] the only authorized disburser of payment for the school system's bills and debts. The
[30:29] of payment for the school system's bills and debts. The
[30:29] of payment for the school system's bills and debts. The town treasurer signs all checks
[30:30] system's bills and debts. The town treasurer signs all checks
[30:30] system's bills and debts. The town treasurer signs all checks drawn against all school funds.
[30:34] town treasurer signs all checks drawn against all school funds.
[30:34] town treasurer signs all checks drawn against all school funds. Policy 3204, except Acceptance
[30:37] drawn against all school funds. Policy 3204, except Acceptance
[30:37] drawn against all school funds. Policy 3204, except Acceptance of gifts, grants, and bequests.
[30:38] Policy 3204, except Acceptance of gifts, grants, and bequests.
[30:39] Policy 3204, except Acceptance of gifts, grants, and bequests. It says, quote, pursuant to
[30:40] of gifts, grants, and bequests. It says, quote, pursuant to
[30:40] of gifts, grants, and bequests. It says, quote, pursuant to mass General Laws chapter 44,
[30:44] It says, quote, pursuant to mass General Laws chapter 44,
[30:45] It says, quote, pursuant to mass General Laws chapter 44, section 53A, all monetary gifts
[30:45] mass General Laws chapter 44, section 53A, all monetary gifts
[30:46] mass General Laws chapter 44, section 53A, all monetary gifts accepted by the school
[30:47] section 53A, all monetary gifts accepted by the school
[30:47] section 53A, all monetary gifts accepted by the school committee will be deposited
[30:48] accepted by the school committee will be deposited
[30:48] accepted by the school committee will be deposited with the town treasurer for
[30:51] committee will be deposited with the town treasurer for
[30:51] committee will be deposited with the town treasurer for school purposes. Policy 3201.
[30:54] with the town treasurer for school purposes. Policy 3201.
[30:54] with the town treasurer for school purposes. Policy 3201. Student activity accounts.
[30:56] school purposes. Policy 3201. Student activity accounts.
[30:56] school purposes. Policy 3201. Student activity accounts. Student activity monies are
[30:58] Student activity accounts. Student activity monies are
[30:58] Student activity accounts. Student activity monies are deposited via the town
[30:59] Student activity monies are deposited via the town
[30:59] Student activity monies are deposited via the town treasurer. End quote. And the
[31:01] deposited via the town treasurer. End quote. And the
[31:01] deposited via the town treasurer. End quote. And the only checking accounts the
[31:03] treasurer. End quote. And the only checking accounts the
[31:03] treasurer. End quote. And the only checking accounts the policies place in school hands
[31:03] only checking accounts the policies place in school hands
[31:04] only checking accounts the policies place in school hands of the principals, capped
[31:07] policies place in school hands of the principals, capped
[31:07] policies place in school hands of the principals, capped student activity accounts under
[31:08] of the principals, capped student activity accounts under
[31:08] of the principals, capped student activity accounts under Chapter 71, Section 47. No
[31:10] student activity accounts under Chapter 71, Section 47. No
[31:10] student activity accounts under Chapter 71, Section 47. No school committee policy
[31:12] Chapter 71, Section 47. No school committee policy
[31:12] Chapter 71, Section 47. No school committee policy authorizes the school
[31:12] school committee policy authorizes the school
[31:12] school committee policy authorizes the school department to hold any other
[31:14] authorizes the school department to hold any other
[31:14] authorizes the school department to hold any other fund outside the treasurer's
[31:14] department to hold any other fund outside the treasurer's
[31:14] department to hold any other fund outside the treasurer's custody. I don't know what you
[31:19] fund outside the treasurer's custody. I don't know what you
[31:19] fund outside the treasurer's custody. I don't know what you have to talk to your lawyer for
[31:21] custody. I don't know what you have to talk to your lawyer for
[31:21] custody. I don't know what you have to talk to your lawyer for It's in your policy. What makes
[31:26] have to talk to your lawyer for It's in your policy. What makes
[31:26] have to talk to your lawyer for It's in your policy. What makes it fun to trust rather than a
[31:28] It's in your policy. What makes it fun to trust rather than a
[31:28] It's in your policy. What makes it fun to trust rather than a gift and why the document
[31:28] it fun to trust rather than a gift and why the document
[31:28] it fun to trust rather than a gift and why the document decides it. OK, this is
[31:31] gift and why the document decides it. OK, this is
[31:31] gift and why the document decides it. OK, this is sometimes people have this
[31:31] decides it. OK, this is sometimes people have this
[31:31] decides it. OK, this is sometimes people have this computer, it doesn't say trust.
[31:32] sometimes people have this computer, it doesn't say trust.
[31:32] sometimes people have this computer, it doesn't say trust. It's not true. The distinction
[31:34] computer, it doesn't say trust. It's not true. The distinction
[31:35] computer, it doesn't say trust. It's not true. The distinction of the commission is asking the
[31:36] It's not true. The distinction of the commission is asking the
[31:36] It's not true. The distinction of the commission is asking the school committee to help draw
[31:37] of the commission is asking the school committee to help draw
[31:37] of the commission is asking the school committee to help draw see, to help us draw is defined
[31:39] school committee to help draw see, to help us draw is defined
[31:39] school committee to help draw see, to help us draw is defined by statute in the attorney
[31:42] see, to help us draw is defined by statute in the attorney
[31:42] see, to help us draw is defined by statute in the attorney general and the division of
[31:42] by statute in the attorney general and the division of
[31:42] by statute in the attorney general and the division of Local Services both stated in
[31:44] general and the division of Local Services both stated in
[31:44] general and the division of Local Services both stated in their own guidance. The
[31:46] Local Services both stated in their own guidance. The
[31:46] Local Services both stated in their own guidance. The statutory elements of a trust
[31:48] their own guidance. The statutory elements of a trust
[31:48] their own guidance. The statutory elements of a trust under the Massachusetts Uniform
[31:50] statutory elements of a trust under the Massachusetts Uniform
[31:50] statutory elements of a trust under the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code. You've heard me say
[31:50] under the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code. You've heard me say
[31:51] under the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code. You've heard me say this before. General code 203E
[31:55] Trust Code. You've heard me say this before. General code 203E
[31:55] Trust Code. You've heard me say this before. General code 203E section 402A, a trust is
[31:57] this before. General code 203E section 402A, a trust is
[31:57] this before. General code 203E section 402A, a trust is created only if the settler,
[31:58] section 402A, a trust is created only if the settler,
[31:58] section 402A, a trust is created only if the settler, quote, indicates an intention
[32:00] created only if the settler, quote, indicates an intention
[32:00] created only if the settler, quote, indicates an intention to create the trust. Intention
[32:04] quote, indicates an intention to create the trust. Intention
[32:04] quote, indicates an intention to create the trust. Intention Unquote. The trust has a
[32:06] to create the trust. Intention Unquote. The trust has a
[32:06] to create the trust. Intention Unquote. The trust has a definite beneficiary or is a
[32:08] Unquote. The trust has a definite beneficiary or is a
[32:08] Unquote. The trust has a definite beneficiary or is a charitable trust in quote, the
[32:10] definite beneficiary or is a charitable trust in quote, the
[32:10] definite beneficiary or is a charitable trust in quote, the trustee has duties to perform.
[32:13] charitable trust in quote, the trustee has duties to perform.
[32:13] charitable trust in quote, the trustee has duties to perform. Unquote. No particular words
[32:15] trustee has duties to perform. Unquote. No particular words
[32:16] trustee has duties to perform. Unquote. No particular words are required. The word trust
[32:19] Unquote. No particular words are required. The word trust
[32:19] Unquote. No particular words are required. The word trust need not appear. What matters
[32:22] are required. The word trust need not appear. What matters
[32:22] are required. The word trust need not appear. What matters is whether the donor's
[32:23] need not appear. What matters is whether the donor's
[32:23] need not appear. What matters is whether the donor's instrument shows an intent that
[32:24] is whether the donor's instrument shows an intent that
[32:24] is whether the donor's instrument shows an intent that the property be held and
[32:26] instrument shows an intent that the property be held and
[32:26] instrument shows an intent that the property be held and administered over time for a
[32:28] the property be held and administered over time for a
[32:28] the property be held and administered over time for a purpose and imposes continuing
[32:29] administered over time for a purpose and imposes continuing
[32:29] administered over time for a purpose and imposes continuing duties on the holder to invest,
[32:31] purpose and imposes continuing duties on the holder to invest,
[32:31] purpose and imposes continuing duties on the holder to invest, to apply income, to select
[32:33] duties on the holder to invest, to apply income, to select
[32:33] duties on the holder to invest, to apply income, to select recipients by stated criteria
[32:35] to apply income, to select recipients by stated criteria
[32:35] to apply income, to select recipients by stated criteria to preserve principle. A
[32:39] recipients by stated criteria to preserve principle. A
[32:39] recipients by stated criteria to preserve principle. A scholarship fund whose
[32:39] to preserve principle. A scholarship fund whose
[32:39] to preserve principle. A scholarship fund whose instrument says the principle
[32:40] scholarship fund whose instrument says the principle
[32:40] scholarship fund whose instrument says the principle is to be held in the income
[32:40] instrument says the principle is to be held in the income
[32:40] instrument says the principle is to be held in the income awarded each year to a
[32:42] is to be held in the income awarded each year to a
[32:42] is to be held in the income awarded each year to a graduating senior meeting the
[32:44] awarded each year to a graduating senior meeting the
[32:44] awarded each year to a graduating senior meeting the donor's criteria has every
[32:45] graduating senior meeting the donor's criteria has every
[32:45] graduating senior meeting the donor's criteria has every element of section 402A. It is
[32:48] donor's criteria has every element of section 402A. It is
[32:48] donor's criteria has every element of section 402A. It is a trust whether or not the
[32:49] element of section 402A. It is a trust whether or not the
[32:49] element of section 402A. It is a trust whether or not the donor called it one. The the
[32:51] a trust whether or not the donor called it one. The the
[32:51] a trust whether or not the donor called it one. The the statutory definition of a
[32:53] donor called it one. The the statutory definition of a
[32:53] donor called it one. The the statutory definition of a restricted charitable fund held
[32:54] statutory definition of a restricted charitable fund held
[32:54] statutory definition of a restricted charitable fund held by a municipality just so if
[32:56] restricted charitable fund held by a municipality just so if
[32:56] restricted charitable fund held by a municipality just so if anybody just joined Zoom or
[32:58] by a municipality just so if anybody just joined Zoom or
[32:58] by a municipality just so if anybody just joined Zoom or came in or just reading along,
[33:00] anybody just joined Zoom or came in or just reading along,
[33:00] anybody just joined Zoom or came in or just reading along, we're reading an email that was
[33:00] came in or just reading along, we're reading an email that was
[33:00] came in or just reading along, we're reading an email that was recently sent to the school
[33:02] we're reading an email that was recently sent to the school
[33:02] we're reading an email that was recently sent to the school committee about us having a
[33:03] recently sent to the school committee about us having a
[33:03] recently sent to the school committee about us having a joint session. And, uh, other,
[33:06] committee about us having a joint session. And, uh, other,
[33:07] committee about us having a joint session. And, uh, other, uh, members, uh, of other
[33:07] joint session. And, uh, other, uh, members, uh, of other
[33:07] joint session. And, uh, other, uh, members, uh, of other boards, and, uh, the executive.
[33:11] uh, members, uh, of other boards, and, uh, the executive.
[33:11] uh, members, uh, of other boards, and, uh, the executive. The statutory deficit of a
[33:13] boards, and, uh, the executive. The statutory deficit of a
[33:13] boards, and, uh, the executive. The statutory deficit of a restricted charitable fund held
[33:14] The statutory deficit of a restricted charitable fund held
[33:14] The statutory deficit of a restricted charitable fund held by a municipality is under
[33:16] restricted charitable fund held by a municipality is under
[33:16] restricted charitable fund held by a municipality is under general laws chapter 180A,
[33:18] by a municipality is under general laws chapter 180A,
[33:18] by a municipality is under general laws chapter 180A, Section 1. It defines an
[33:20] general laws chapter 180A, Section 1. It defines an
[33:20] general laws chapter 180A, Section 1. It defines an institution to include a
[33:20] Section 1. It defines an institution to include a
[33:20] Section 1. It defines an institution to include a government or governmental
[33:23] institution to include a government or governmental
[33:23] institution to include a government or governmental subdivision agency or
[33:25] government or governmental subdivision agency or
[33:25] government or governmental subdivision agency or instrumentality to the extent
[33:25] subdivision agency or instrumentality to the extent
[33:25] subdivision agency or instrumentality to the extent that it holds funds exclusively
[33:27] instrumentality to the extent that it holds funds exclusively
[33:28] instrumentality to the extent that it holds funds exclusively for a charitable purpose, a
[33:31] that it holds funds exclusively for a charitable purpose, a
[33:31] that it holds funds exclusively for a charitable purpose, a gift instrument as quote, a
[33:34] for a charitable purpose, a gift instrument as quote, a
[33:34] for a charitable purpose, a gift instrument as quote, a record under which property is
[33:34] gift instrument as quote, a record under which property is
[33:34] gift instrument as quote, a record under which property is granted to, transferred, or to,
[33:38] record under which property is granted to, transferred, or to,
[33:38] record under which property is granted to, transferred, or to, uh, transferred to or held by
[33:40] granted to, transferred, or to, uh, transferred to or held by
[33:40] granted to, transferred, or to, uh, transferred to or held by an institution as an
[33:40] uh, transferred to or held by an institution as an
[33:40] uh, transferred to or held by an institution as an institutional fund. And an
[33:43] an institution as an institutional fund. And an
[33:43] an institution as an institutional fund. And an endowment fund as an
[33:45] institutional fund. And an endowment fund as an
[33:45] institutional fund. And an endowment fund as an institutional fund that under
[33:45] endowment fund as an institutional fund that under
[33:45] endowment fund as an institutional fund that under the terms of a gift instrument
[33:47] institutional fund that under the terms of a gift instrument
[33:48] institutional fund that under the terms of a gift instrument is not wholly expendable by the
[33:50] the terms of a gift instrument is not wholly expendable by the
[33:50] the terms of a gift instrument is not wholly expendable by the institution on a current basis.
[33:52] is not wholly expendable by the institution on a current basis.
[33:52] is not wholly expendable by the institution on a current basis. The Attorney General's
[33:54] institution on a current basis. The Attorney General's
[33:54] institution on a current basis. The Attorney General's published guidance on Chapter
[33:56] The Attorney General's published guidance on Chapter
[33:56] The Attorney General's published guidance on Chapter 188 states that whether a
[33:58] published guidance on Chapter 188 states that whether a
[33:58] published guidance on Chapter 188 states that whether a governmental subdivision
[33:59] 188 states that whether a governmental subdivision
[33:59] 188 states that whether a governmental subdivision qualifies as an institution,
[33:59] governmental subdivision qualifies as an institution,
[33:59] governmental subdivision qualifies as an institution, depends on whether or not it
[34:01] qualifies as an institution, depends on whether or not it
[34:01] qualifies as an institution, depends on whether or not it holds funds exclusively for
[34:03] depends on whether or not it holds funds exclusively for
[34:03] depends on whether or not it holds funds exclusively for charitable purpose, and that
[34:05] holds funds exclusively for charitable purpose, and that
[34:05] holds funds exclusively for charitable purpose, and that not all restricted funds are
[34:07] charitable purpose, and that not all restricted funds are
[34:07] charitable purpose, and that not all restricted funds are institutional funds. That's
[34:08] not all restricted funds are institutional funds. That's
[34:08] not all restricted funds are institutional funds. That's exactly the determination the
[34:10] institutional funds. That's exactly the determination the
[34:10] institutional funds. That's exactly the determination the commission must make for each
[34:10] exactly the determination the commission must make for each
[34:10] exactly the determination the commission must make for each fund the school holds, and the
[34:12] commission must make for each fund the school holds, and the
[34:12] commission must make for each fund the school holds, and the Attorney General's guidance
[34:14] fund the school holds, and the Attorney General's guidance
[34:14] fund the school holds, and the Attorney General's guidance makes it a determination that
[34:16] Attorney General's guidance makes it a determination that
[34:16] Attorney General's guidance makes it a determination that turns on that gift instrument.
[34:18] makes it a determination that turns on that gift instrument.
[34:18] makes it a determination that turns on that gift instrument. Now this is the good one. What
[34:19] turns on that gift instrument. Now this is the good one. What
[34:19] turns on that gift instrument. Now this is the good one. What is a gift? A gift under chapter
[34:23] Now this is the good one. What is a gift? A gift under chapter
[34:23] Now this is the good one. What is a gift? A gift under chapter 71, Section 37A of chapter 44,
[34:26] is a gift? A gift under chapter 71, Section 37A of chapter 44,
[34:26] is a gift? A gift under chapter 71, Section 37A of chapter 44, section 53A. Is money accepted
[34:28] 71, Section 37A of chapter 44, section 53A. Is money accepted
[34:28] 71, Section 37A of chapter 44, section 53A. Is money accepted to be spent for the donor's
[34:30] section 53A. Is money accepted to be spent for the donor's
[34:30] section 53A. Is money accepted to be spent for the donor's stated purpose. The division of
[34:32] to be spent for the donor's stated purpose. The division of
[34:32] to be spent for the donor's stated purpose. The division of Local Services guides on gifts
[34:33] stated purpose. The division of Local Services guides on gifts
[34:33] stated purpose. The division of Local Services guides on gifts describes the mechanics. Gift
[34:35] Local Services guides on gifts describes the mechanics. Gift
[34:35] Local Services guides on gifts describes the mechanics. Gift funds accredited to a separate
[34:37] describes the mechanics. Gift funds accredited to a separate
[34:37] describes the mechanics. Gift funds accredited to a separate gift account that the
[34:39] funds accredited to a separate gift account that the
[34:39] funds accredited to a separate gift account that the department may then spend
[34:41] gift account that the department may then spend
[34:41] gift account that the department may then spend without appropriation for the
[34:42] department may then spend without appropriation for the
[34:42] department may then spend without appropriation for the gifts intended purposes in
[34:44] without appropriation for the gifts intended purposes in
[34:44] without appropriation for the gifts intended purposes in quote interest belongs to the
[34:46] gifts intended purposes in quote interest belongs to the
[34:46] gifts intended purposes in quote interest belongs to the general fund unless the donor
[34:48] quote interest belongs to the general fund unless the donor
[34:48] quote interest belongs to the general fund unless the donor or granter has expressly
[34:50] general fund unless the donor or granter has expressly
[34:50] general fund unless the donor or granter has expressly specified in writing that it
[34:52] or granter has expressly specified in writing that it
[34:52] or granter has expressly specified in writing that it Remains with the gift. A gift
[34:55] specified in writing that it Remains with the gift. A gift
[34:55] specified in writing that it Remains with the gift. A gift is spent down purpose. It has
[34:57] Remains with the gift. A gift is spent down purpose. It has
[34:57] Remains with the gift. A gift is spent down purpose. It has no principle to preserve and no
[35:01] is spent down purpose. It has no principle to preserve and no
[35:01] is spent down purpose. It has no principle to preserve and no income stream to administer.
[35:04] no principle to preserve and no income stream to administer.
[35:04] no principle to preserve and no income stream to administer. The test applied to the
[35:06] income stream to administer. The test applied to the
[35:06] income stream to administer. The test applied to the committee's own record. This is
[35:08] The test applied to the committee's own record. This is
[35:08] The test applied to the committee's own record. This is the committee's own record.
[35:09] committee's own record. This is the committee's own record.
[35:09] committee's own record. This is the committee's own record. This is the school committee's
[35:10] the committee's own record. This is the school committee's
[35:10] the committee's own record. This is the school committee's own record from public record
[35:11] This is the school committee's own record from public record
[35:11] This is the school committee's own record from public record documentation. And from the
[35:15] own record from public record documentation. And from the
[35:15] own record from public record documentation. And from the review of uh meetings, uh,
[35:16] documentation. And from the review of uh meetings, uh,
[35:16] documentation. And from the review of uh meetings, uh, online. I said, your minutes of
[35:20] review of uh meetings, uh, online. I said, your minutes of
[35:20] review of uh meetings, uh, online. I said, your minutes of November 5, 2025, show the
[35:22] online. I said, your minutes of November 5, 2025, show the
[35:22] online. I said, your minutes of November 5, 2025, show the committee classifying correctly
[35:24] November 5, 2025, show the committee classifying correctly
[35:24] November 5, 2025, show the committee classifying correctly the James J. Larkin scholarship
[35:26] committee classifying correctly the James J. Larkin scholarship
[35:26] committee classifying correctly the James J. Larkin scholarship $500 this spring and $250 each
[35:28] the James J. Larkin scholarship $500 this spring and $250 each
[35:28] the James J. Larkin scholarship $500 this spring and $250 each year after was accepted and
[35:29] $500 this spring and $250 each year after was accepted and
[35:29] $500 this spring and $250 each year after was accepted and classified as a gift, an annual
[35:31] year after was accepted and classified as a gift, an annual
[35:31] year after was accepted and classified as a gift, an annual donation from a living donor
[35:33] classified as a gift, an annual donation from a living donor
[35:33] classified as a gift, an annual donation from a living donor spent as received. Your minutes
[35:35] donation from a living donor spent as received. Your minutes
[35:35] donation from a living donor spent as received. Your minutes of January 8, 2025 show the
[35:37] spent as received. Your minutes of January 8, 2025 show the
[35:37] spent as received. Your minutes of January 8, 2025 show the other kind. $15,000 accepted
[35:40] of January 8, 2025 show the other kind. $15,000 accepted
[35:40] of January 8, 2025 show the other kind. $15,000 accepted from an alumnus for a
[35:43] other kind. $15,000 accepted from an alumnus for a
[35:43] other kind. $15,000 accepted from an alumnus for a scholarship award to honor one
[35:43] from an alumnus for a scholarship award to honor one
[35:43] from an alumnus for a scholarship award to honor one of his former teachers. That's
[35:44] scholarship award to honor one of his former teachers. That's
[35:44] scholarship award to honor one of his former teachers. That's a quote. To be awarded to an
[35:47] of his former teachers. That's a quote. To be awarded to an
[35:47] of his former teachers. That's a quote. To be awarded to an athlete pursuing college. A
[35:49] a quote. To be awarded to an athlete pursuing college. A
[35:49] a quote. To be awarded to an athlete pursuing college. A fund with a donor, a purpose,
[35:51] athlete pursuing college. A fund with a donor, a purpose,
[35:52] athlete pursuing college. A fund with a donor, a purpose, criteria, and a principle to
[35:53] fund with a donor, a purpose, criteria, and a principle to
[35:53] fund with a donor, a purpose, criteria, and a principle to hold, which under section 402A
[35:56] criteria, and a principle to hold, which under section 402A
[35:56] criteria, and a principle to hold, which under section 402A is a trust, whatever the motion
[35:58] hold, which under section 402A is a trust, whatever the motion
[35:58] hold, which under section 402A is a trust, whatever the motion had called it at the time. I
[35:58] is a trust, whatever the motion had called it at the time. I
[35:58] is a trust, whatever the motion had called it at the time. I just want to be clear, folks.
[36:02] had called it at the time. I just want to be clear, folks.
[36:02] had called it at the time. I just want to be clear, folks. Your minutes of December 4th,
[36:05] just want to be clear, folks. Your minutes of December 4th,
[36:05] just want to be clear, folks. Your minutes of December 4th, 2024 show a third kind, a vote
[36:07] Your minutes of December 4th, 2024 show a third kind, a vote
[36:07] Your minutes of December 4th, 2024 show a third kind, a vote to close dormant student
[36:09] 2024 show a third kind, a vote to close dormant student
[36:09] 2024 show a third kind, a vote to close dormant student activity class accounts and
[36:11] to close dormant student activity class accounts and
[36:12] to close dormant student activity class accounts and transfer $5,154 to scholarship,
[36:18] activity class accounts and transfer $5,154 to scholarship,
[36:18] activity class accounts and transfer $5,154 to scholarship, a fund with no donor and no
[36:21] transfer $5,154 to scholarship, a fund with no donor and no
[36:21] transfer $5,154 to scholarship, a fund with no donor and no instrument at all. Three
[36:25] a fund with no donor and no instrument at all. Three
[36:25] a fund with no donor and no instrument at all. Three different things. All called
[36:28] instrument at all. Three different things. All called
[36:28] instrument at all. Three different things. All called scholarships. None of this can
[36:30] different things. All called scholarships. None of this can
[36:30] different things. All called scholarships. None of this can be determined from an account
[36:31] scholarships. None of this can be determined from an account
[36:31] scholarships. None of this can be determined from an account number or a tax ID. Only the
[36:34] be determined from an account number or a tax ID. Only the
[36:34] be determined from an account number or a tax ID. Only the document under which each fund
[36:36] number or a tax ID. Only the document under which each fund
[36:36] number or a tax ID. Only the document under which each fund was given can say which it is.
[36:38] document under which each fund was given can say which it is.
[36:38] document under which each fund was given can say which it is. And that's the whole of this
[36:40] was given can say which it is. And that's the whole of this
[36:40] was given can say which it is. And that's the whole of this commission's request. Number 3,
[36:43] And that's the whole of this commission's request. Number 3,
[36:43] And that's the whole of this commission's request. Number 3, the commission has been told by
[36:45] commission's request. Number 3, the commission has been told by
[36:45] commission's request. Number 3, the commission has been told by each side that the other is
[36:45] the commission has been told by each side that the other is
[36:46] the commission has been told by each side that the other is responsible for the charter and
[36:47] each side that the other is responsible for the charter and
[36:47] each side that the other is responsible for the charter and statute says otherwise. In
[36:49] responsible for the charter and statute says otherwise. In
[36:49] responsible for the charter and statute says otherwise. In August 26, 202405, a town
[36:52] statute says otherwise. In August 26, 202405, a town
[36:52] statute says otherwise. In August 26, 202405, a town council's legal office hours, I
[36:54] August 26, 202405, a town council's legal office hours, I
[36:54] August 26, 202405, a town council's legal office hours, I raised the question of monies
[36:54] council's legal office hours, I raised the question of monies
[36:55] council's legal office hours, I raised the question of monies held in trust by other boards
[36:56] raised the question of monies held in trust by other boards
[36:56] raised the question of monies held in trust by other boards and departments, including the
[36:57] held in trust by other boards and departments, including the
[36:57] held in trust by other boards and departments, including the school department. Town council
[36:59] and departments, including the school department. Town council
[36:59] and departments, including the school department. Town council told me that the town does not
[36:59] school department. Town council told me that the town does not
[36:59] school department. Town council told me that the town does not handle these matters for the
[37:01] told me that the town does not handle these matters for the
[37:01] told me that the town does not handle these matters for the school department. On April 27,
[37:03] handle these matters for the school department. On April 27,
[37:03] handle these matters for the school department. On April 27, 2026, town council wrote to the
[37:05] school department. On April 27, 2026, town council wrote to the
[37:05] school department. On April 27, 2026, town council wrote to the commission that the town
[37:06] 2026, town council wrote to the commission that the town
[37:06] 2026, town council wrote to the commission that the town manager's office has provided,
[37:08] commission that the town manager's office has provided,
[37:08] commission that the town manager's office has provided, will continue to provide access
[37:10] manager's office has provided, will continue to provide access
[37:10] manager's office has provided, will continue to provide access to all known records concerning
[37:12] will continue to provide access to all known records concerning
[37:12] will continue to provide access to all known records concerning funds within the jurisdiction
[37:12] to all known records concerning funds within the jurisdiction
[37:12] to all known records concerning funds within the jurisdiction of the trust. Fund commission
[37:14] funds within the jurisdiction of the trust. Fund commission
[37:14] funds within the jurisdiction of the trust. Fund commission that was in the chaplain letter
[37:16] of the trust. Fund commission that was in the chaplain letter
[37:16] of the trust. Fund commission that was in the chaplain letter The school department for its
[37:17] that was in the chaplain letter The school department for its
[37:17] that was in the chaplain letter The school department for its part, has said since October
[37:21] The school department for its part, has said since October
[37:21] The school department for its part, has said since October 2025, that it will consult its
[37:22] part, has said since October 2025, that it will consult its
[37:22] part, has said since October 2025, that it will consult its attorney. Both positions cannot
[37:24] 2025, that it will consult its attorney. Both positions cannot
[37:24] 2025, that it will consult its attorney. Both positions cannot be right. In these accounts
[37:28] attorney. Both positions cannot be right. In these accounts
[37:28] attorney. Both positions cannot be right. In these accounts exist regardless. The charter
[37:30] be right. In these accounts exist regardless. The charter
[37:30] be right. In these accounts exist regardless. The charter draws the line precisely. The
[37:32] exist regardless. The charter draws the line precisely. The
[37:32] exist regardless. The charter draws the line precisely. The school committee's autonomy is
[37:33] draws the line precisely. The school committee's autonomy is
[37:33] draws the line precisely. The school committee's autonomy is over educational policy,
[37:35] school committee's autonomy is over educational policy,
[37:35] school committee's autonomy is over educational policy, personnel, and how the
[37:36] over educational policy, personnel, and how the
[37:36] over educational policy, personnel, and how the appropriation is spent. Charter
[37:39] personnel, and how the appropriation is spent. Charter
[37:39] personnel, and how the appropriation is spent. Charter section 33B. Section 4-2EI. And
[37:44] appropriation is spent. Charter section 33B. Section 4-2EI. And
[37:44] appropriation is spent. Charter section 33B. Section 4-2EI. And L. Generalized chapter 71,
[37:48] section 33B. Section 4-2EI. And L. Generalized chapter 71,
[37:48] section 33B. Section 4-2EI. And L. Generalized chapter 71, section 34. The town's
[37:50] L. Generalized chapter 71, section 34. The town's
[37:50] L. Generalized chapter 71, section 34. The town's responsibility is custody and
[37:52] section 34. The town's responsibility is custody and
[37:52] section 34. The town's responsibility is custody and accounting. The town manager is
[37:53] responsibility is custody and accounting. The town manager is
[37:53] responsibility is custody and accounting. The town manager is quote, the chief financial
[37:55] accounting. The town manager is quote, the chief financial
[37:55] accounting. The town manager is quote, the chief financial officer for Old town agencies,
[37:57] quote, the chief financial officer for Old town agencies,
[37:57] quote, the chief financial officer for Old town agencies, unquote. And is charged with,
[37:59] officer for Old town agencies, unquote. And is charged with,
[37:59] officer for Old town agencies, unquote. And is charged with, quote, all the fiscal and
[38:02] unquote. And is charged with, quote, all the fiscal and
[38:02] unquote. And is charged with, quote, all the fiscal and financial business of the town,
[38:02] quote, all the fiscal and financial business of the town,
[38:03] quote, all the fiscal and financial business of the town, including the school department
[38:05] financial business of the town, including the school department
[38:05] financial business of the town, including the school department unquote. That's Charter section
[38:06] including the school department unquote. That's Charter section
[38:07] including the school department unquote. That's Charter section 4-2 and Section 4-2B. With the
[38:10] unquote. That's Charter section 4-2 and Section 4-2B. With the
[38:10] unquote. That's Charter section 4-2 and Section 4-2B. With the inventory of all town property,
[38:13] 4-2 and Section 4-2B. With the inventory of all town property,
[38:13] 4-2 and Section 4-2B. With the inventory of all town property, quote, including all property
[38:13] inventory of all town property, quote, including all property
[38:14] inventory of all town property, quote, including all property under the jurisdiction of the
[38:15] quote, including all property under the jurisdiction of the
[38:15] quote, including all property under the jurisdiction of the school committee. Unquote.
[38:17] under the jurisdiction of the school committee. Unquote.
[38:17] under the jurisdiction of the school committee. Unquote. That's section 42K and may
[38:21] school committee. Unquote. That's section 42K and may
[38:22] school committee. Unquote. That's section 42K and may quote inquire at any time into
[38:24] That's section 42K and may quote inquire at any time into
[38:24] That's section 42K and may quote inquire at any time into the conduct of office or
[38:24] quote inquire at any time into the conduct of office or
[38:24] quote inquire at any time into the conduct of office or performance of duties of any
[38:27] the conduct of office or performance of duties of any
[38:27] the conduct of office or performance of duties of any department, unquote. Section
[38:31] performance of duties of any department, unquote. Section
[38:31] performance of duties of any department, unquote. Section 4-20. The school committee
[38:31] department, unquote. Section 4-20. The school committee
[38:31] department, unquote. Section 4-20. The school committee itself is a town office under
[38:33] 4-20. The school committee itself is a town office under
[38:33] 4-20. The school committee itself is a town office under charter section 3-1A. Listed
[38:36] itself is a town office under charter section 3-1A. Listed
[38:36] itself is a town office under charter section 3-1A. Listed alongside the select board and
[38:38] charter section 3-1A. Listed alongside the select board and
[38:38] charter section 3-1A. Listed alongside the select board and this commission and is quote,
[38:40] alongside the select board and this commission and is quote,
[38:40] alongside the select board and this commission and is quote, subject to the call of the
[38:42] this commission and is quote, subject to the call of the
[38:42] this commission and is quote, subject to the call of the select board or of the town
[38:43] subject to the call of the select board or of the town
[38:43] subject to the call of the select board or of the town manager at all reasonable times
[38:45] select board or of the town manager at all reasonable times
[38:45] select board or of the town manager at all reasonable times for consultation. ation,
[38:47] manager at all reasonable times for consultation. ation,
[38:47] manager at all reasonable times for consultation. ation, conference, and discussion on
[38:48] for consultation. ation, conference, and discussion on
[38:49] for consultation. ation, conference, and discussion on any matter relating to their
[38:51] conference, and discussion on any matter relating to their
[38:51] conference, and discussion on any matter relating to their respective offices. Section 31E
[38:54] any matter relating to their respective offices. Section 31E
[38:54] any matter relating to their respective offices. Section 31E Your own policy we're talking,
[38:56] respective offices. Section 31E Your own policy we're talking,
[38:56] respective offices. Section 31E Your own policy we're talking, remember this is an email to
[38:58] Your own policy we're talking, remember this is an email to
[38:58] Your own policy we're talking, remember this is an email to the chairman of the school
[38:58] remember this is an email to the chairman of the school
[38:58] remember this is an email to the chairman of the school committee. Your own policy 6203
[39:02] the chairman of the school committee. Your own policy 6203
[39:02] the chairman of the school committee. Your own policy 6203 legal status cites General Laws
[39:03] committee. Your own policy 6203 legal status cites General Laws
[39:03] committee. Your own policy 6203 legal status cites General Laws chapter 41, section 1. The
[39:06] legal status cites General Laws chapter 41, section 1. The
[39:07] legal status cites General Laws chapter 41, section 1. The statute governing the election
[39:07] chapter 41, section 1. The statute governing the election
[39:07] chapter 41, section 1. The statute governing the election of town offices. The payment
[39:11] statute governing the election of town offices. The payment
[39:11] statute governing the election of town offices. The payment chain confirms it. Under
[39:12] of town offices. The payment chain confirms it. Under
[39:12] of town offices. The payment chain confirms it. Under General Laws chapter 41 section
[39:14] chain confirms it. Under General Laws chapter 41 section
[39:14] chain confirms it. Under General Laws chapter 41 section 56, the school committee
[39:16] General Laws chapter 41 section 56, the school committee
[39:16] General Laws chapter 41 section 56, the school committee approves its bills. The town
[39:18] 56, the school committee approves its bills. The town
[39:18] 56, the school committee approves its bills. The town accountant shall examine all
[39:18] approves its bills. The town accountant shall examine all
[39:18] approves its bills. The town accountant shall examine all such bills and shall draw a
[39:20] accountant shall examine all such bills and shall draw a
[39:21] accountant shall examine all such bills and shall draw a warrant upon the treasury.
[39:22] such bills and shall draw a warrant upon the treasury.
[39:22] such bills and shall draw a warrant upon the treasury. That's a quote and quote, The
[39:24] warrant upon the treasury. That's a quote and quote, The
[39:24] warrant upon the treasury. That's a quote and quote, The treasurer shall pay no money
[39:25] That's a quote and quote, The treasurer shall pay no money
[39:25] That's a quote and quote, The treasurer shall pay no money from the treasury except upon
[39:27] treasurer shall pay no money from the treasury except upon
[39:27] treasurer shall pay no money from the treasury except upon such warrant approved by the
[39:28] from the treasury except upon such warrant approved by the
[39:28] from the treasury except upon such warrant approved by the second one, unquote. And that's
[39:30] such warrant approved by the second one, unquote. And that's
[39:30] such warrant approved by the second one, unquote. And that's why the selectman got, uh,
[39:32] second one, unquote. And that's why the selectman got, uh,
[39:32] second one, unquote. And that's why the selectman got, uh, carbon copied on this because
[39:34] why the selectman got, uh, carbon copied on this because
[39:34] why the selectman got, uh, carbon copied on this because they've been paying the bills.
[39:37] carbon copied on this because they've been paying the bills.
[39:37] carbon copied on this because they've been paying the bills. Your minutes of March 18, 2026
[39:40] they've been paying the bills. Your minutes of March 18, 2026
[39:40] they've been paying the bills. Your minutes of March 18, 2026 showed the chain working on the
[39:41] Your minutes of March 18, 2026 showed the chain working on the
[39:41] Your minutes of March 18, 2026 showed the chain working on the Beth Curtis scholarship. You
[39:45] showed the chain working on the Beth Curtis scholarship. You
[39:45] showed the chain working on the Beth Curtis scholarship. You said, quote, town hall wants
[39:47] Beth Curtis scholarship. You said, quote, town hall wants
[39:47] Beth Curtis scholarship. You said, quote, town hall wants approval to pay this out, and
[39:48] said, quote, town hall wants approval to pay this out, and
[39:48] said, quote, town hall wants approval to pay this out, and we need your signatures for
[39:50] approval to pay this out, and we need your signatures for
[39:50] approval to pay this out, and we need your signatures for that to happen, unquote.
[39:52] we need your signatures for that to happen, unquote.
[39:52] we need your signatures for that to happen, unquote. They're doing it. But they want
[39:54] that to happen, unquote. They're doing it. But they want
[39:54] that to happen, unquote. They're doing it. But they want to talk to their lawyer. It
[39:55] They're doing it. But they want to talk to their lawyer. It
[39:55] They're doing it. But they want to talk to their lawyer. It gets better. Oh, it gets better
[39:59] to talk to their lawyer. It gets better. Oh, it gets better
[39:59] to talk to their lawyer. It gets better. Oh, it gets better It gets so much better. Why
[40:01] gets better. Oh, it gets better It gets so much better. Why
[40:01] gets better. Oh, it gets better It gets so much better. Why can't we all just get along? A
[40:10] It gets so much better. Why can't we all just get along? A
[40:10] It gets so much better. Why can't we all just get along? A scholarship account, the Beth
[40:11] can't we all just get along? A scholarship account, the Beth
[40:11] can't we all just get along? A scholarship account, the Beth Curtis scholarship paid from
[40:12] scholarship account, the Beth Curtis scholarship paid from
[40:12] scholarship account, the Beth Curtis scholarship paid from outside the treasurer, never
[40:13] Curtis scholarship paid from outside the treasurer, never
[40:13] Curtis scholarship paid from outside the treasurer, never enters that chain at all, OK?
[40:16] outside the treasurer, never enters that chain at all, OK?
[40:16] outside the treasurer, never enters that chain at all, OK? So, accountant accountant,
[40:17] enters that chain at all, OK? So, accountant accountant,
[40:18] enters that chain at all, OK? So, accountant accountant, certification that the payment
[40:19] So, accountant accountant, certification that the payment
[40:19] So, accountant accountant, certification that the payment matches the instrument. No
[40:21] certification that the payment matches the instrument. No
[40:21] certification that the payment matches the instrument. No select board signature, no
[40:21] matches the instrument. No select board signature, no
[40:21] matches the instrument. No select board signature, no treasury check. That is not an
[40:24] select board signature, no treasury check. That is not an
[40:24] select board signature, no treasury check. That is not an exercise of autonomy. It is
[40:27] treasury check. That is not an exercise of autonomy. It is
[40:27] treasury check. That is not an exercise of autonomy. It is money leaving the town's name
[40:28] exercise of autonomy. It is money leaving the town's name
[40:28] exercise of autonomy. It is money leaving the town's name without the town's signature.
[40:29] money leaving the town's name without the town's signature.
[40:29] money leaving the town's name without the town's signature. And it is a matter for the
[40:30] without the town's signature. And it is a matter for the
[40:31] without the town's signature. And it is a matter for the town's officers. Neither the
[40:32] And it is a matter for the town's officers. Neither the
[40:32] And it is a matter for the town's officers. Neither the town nor the school department
[40:33] town's officers. Neither the town nor the school department
[40:33] town's officers. Neither the town nor the school department can answer the commission's
[40:35] town nor the school department can answer the commission's
[40:35] town nor the school department can answer the commission's questions by pointing at the
[40:37] can answer the commission's questions by pointing at the
[40:37] can answer the commission's questions by pointing at the other, or it's the town. Oh,
[40:39] questions by pointing at the other, or it's the town. Oh,
[40:39] questions by pointing at the other, or it's the town. Oh, it's this. Oh, it's that. This
[40:39] other, or it's the town. Oh, it's this. Oh, it's that. This
[40:39] other, or it's the town. Oh, it's this. Oh, it's that. This is what we've been dealing with
[40:40] it's this. Oh, it's that. This is what we've been dealing with
[40:40] it's this. Oh, it's that. This is what we've been dealing with right? It's like, uh, it's like
[40:42] is what we've been dealing with right? It's like, uh, it's like
[40:42] is what we've been dealing with right? It's like, uh, it's like watching, uh, tennis. OK. So,
[40:48] right? It's like, uh, it's like watching, uh, tennis. OK. So,
[40:48] right? It's like, uh, it's like watching, uh, tennis. OK. So, the request has already been
[40:49] watching, uh, tennis. OK. So, the request has already been
[40:49] watching, uh, tennis. OK. So, the request has already been made formally and the committee
[40:50] the request has already been made formally and the committee
[40:50] the request has already been made formally and the committee already has its legal opinion.
[40:55] made formally and the committee already has its legal opinion.
[40:55] made formally and the committee already has its legal opinion. On March 27, 2026, I made a
[40:57] already has its legal opinion. On March 27, 2026, I made a
[40:57] already has its legal opinion. On March 27, 2026, I made a formal written demand to the
[40:58] On March 27, 2026, I made a formal written demand to the
[40:58] On March 27, 2026, I made a formal written demand to the superintendent for all
[40:59] formal written demand to the superintendent for all
[40:59] formal written demand to the superintendent for all scholarship declarations. You
[41:00] superintendent for all scholarship declarations. You
[41:00] superintendent for all scholarship declarations. You remember that we discussed that
[41:02] scholarship declarations. You remember that we discussed that
[41:02] scholarship declarations. You remember that we discussed that at this meeting. You can go
[41:02] remember that we discussed that at this meeting. You can go
[41:02] remember that we discussed that at this meeting. You can go back to March 27th, uh, uh, uh,
[41:06] at this meeting. You can go back to March 27th, uh, uh, uh,
[41:06] at this meeting. You can go back to March 27th, uh, uh, uh, meeting within that week. Uh,
[41:09] back to March 27th, uh, uh, uh, meeting within that week. Uh,
[41:09] back to March 27th, uh, uh, uh, meeting within that week. Uh, governing documents and account
[41:09] meeting within that week. Uh, governing documents and account
[41:10] meeting within that week. Uh, governing documents and account held by the school department.
[41:11] governing documents and account held by the school department.
[41:11] governing documents and account held by the school department. And I asked for a seven-day
[41:13] held by the school department. And I asked for a seven-day
[41:13] held by the school department. And I asked for a seven-day response period. Her reply of
[41:15] And I asked for a seven-day response period. Her reply of
[41:15] And I asked for a seven-day response period. Her reply of March 28th was that the school
[41:16] response period. Her reply of March 28th was that the school
[41:16] response period. Her reply of March 28th was that the school was working with the town on
[41:17] March 28th was that the school was working with the town on
[41:17] March 28th was that the school was working with the town on funds under the town's EIN. No
[41:20] was working with the town on funds under the town's EIN. No
[41:20] was working with the town on funds under the town's EIN. No documents followed. On April 9,
[41:22] funds under the town's EIN. No documents followed. On April 9,
[41:22] funds under the town's EIN. No documents followed. On April 9, 2026, the commission voted
[41:24] documents followed. On April 9, 2026, the commission voted
[41:24] documents followed. On April 9, 2026, the commission voted unanimously to send an addendum
[41:27] 2026, the commission voted unanimously to send an addendum
[41:27] 2026, the commission voted unanimously to send an addendum to its formal notice of
[41:28] unanimously to send an addendum to its formal notice of
[41:28] unanimously to send an addendum to its formal notice of fiduciary breach that we sent
[41:29] to its formal notice of fiduciary breach that we sent
[41:29] to its formal notice of fiduciary breach that we sent to the Attorney General'sdi
[41:29] fiduciary breach that we sent to the Attorney General'sdi
[41:30] fiduciary breach that we sent to the Attorney General'sdi Division of Public Charities
[41:31] to the Attorney General'sdi Division of Public Charities
[41:31] to the Attorney General'sdi Division of Public Charities mailed on, uh, April 10th,
[41:33] Division of Public Charities mailed on, uh, April 10th,
[41:33] Division of Public Charities mailed on, uh, April 10th, documenting the school
[41:35] mailed on, uh, April 10th, documenting the school
[41:35] mailed on, uh, April 10th, documenting the school department's continued
[41:36] documenting the school department's continued
[41:36] documenting the school department's continued non-production as further
[41:37] department's continued non-production as further
[41:37] department's continued non-production as further obstruction of the commission's
[41:38] non-production as further obstruction of the commission's
[41:38] non-production as further obstruction of the commission's statutory review. That went in
[41:40] obstruction of the commission's statutory review. That went in
[41:40] obstruction of the commission's statutory review. That went in with the breach notice that we
[41:42] statutory review. That went in with the breach notice that we
[41:42] statutory review. That went in with the breach notice that we sent where we are still in the
[41:44] with the breach notice that we sent where we are still in the
[41:44] with the breach notice that we sent where we are still in the midst of, uh, discussions with
[41:47] sent where we are still in the midst of, uh, discussions with
[41:47] sent where we are still in the midst of, uh, discussions with that office because the town
[41:49] midst of, uh, discussions with that office because the town
[41:49] midst of, uh, discussions with that office because the town still doesn't want to say yes,
[41:51] that office because the town still doesn't want to say yes,
[41:51] that office because the town still doesn't want to say yes, we are the trustee and
[41:53] still doesn't want to say yes, we are the trustee and
[41:53] still doesn't want to say yes, we are the trustee and fiduciary, even though So, you
[41:54] we are the trustee and fiduciary, even though So, you
[41:54] we are the trustee and fiduciary, even though So, you know, we've already determined
[41:56] fiduciary, even though So, you know, we've already determined
[41:56] fiduciary, even though So, you know, we've already determined the law says that. And the
[41:56] know, we've already determined the law says that. And the
[41:56] know, we've already determined the law says that. And the Attorney General agrees. So, so
[42:00] the law says that. And the Attorney General agrees. So, so
[42:00] the law says that. And the Attorney General agrees. So, so let's just leave that at that
[42:02] Attorney General agrees. So, so let's just leave that at that
[42:02] Attorney General agrees. So, so let's just leave that at that because we, we're, you know, We
[42:04] let's just leave that at that because we, we're, you know, We
[42:04] let's just leave that at that because we, we're, you know, We we found other avenues, but
[42:05] because we, we're, you know, We we found other avenues, but
[42:05] because we, we're, you know, We we found other avenues, but we're still not letting that go
[42:07] we found other avenues, but we're still not letting that go
[42:07] we found other avenues, but we're still not letting that go The town will admit that they
[42:09] we're still not letting that go The town will admit that they
[42:09] we're still not letting that go The town will admit that they are trustees. That's the goal.
[42:10] The town will admit that they are trustees. That's the goal.
[42:10] The town will admit that they are trustees. That's the goal. You are a trustee, admit it.
[42:12] are trustees. That's the goal. You are a trustee, admit it.
[42:12] are trustees. That's the goal. You are a trustee, admit it. Come right up and say it. And
[42:14] You are a trustee, admit it. Come right up and say it. And
[42:14] You are a trustee, admit it. Come right up and say it. And the whole breach notice is done
[42:18] Come right up and say it. And the whole breach notice is done
[42:18] Come right up and say it. And the whole breach notice is done Why? Because we found manners
[42:21] the whole breach notice is done Why? Because we found manners
[42:21] the whole breach notice is done Why? Because we found manners to be able to take care of
[42:23] Why? Because we found manners to be able to take care of
[42:23] Why? Because we found manners to be able to take care of other issues. Without segueing
[42:25] to be able to take care of other issues. Without segueing
[42:25] to be able to take care of other issues. Without segueing into something else. So anyways
[42:27] other issues. Without segueing into something else. So anyways
[42:27] other issues. Without segueing into something else. So anyways So, OK, so, So I'm gonna go
[42:38] into something else. So anyways So, OK, so, So I'm gonna go
[42:38] into something else. So anyways So, OK, so, So I'm gonna go back. So her reply to my train
[42:39] So, OK, so, So I'm gonna go back. So her reply to my train
[42:39] So, OK, so, So I'm gonna go back. So her reply to my train is that the school was working
[42:40] back. So her reply to my train is that the school was working
[42:41] back. So her reply to my train is that the school was working with the town on funds under
[42:41] is that the school was working with the town on funds under
[42:41] is that the school was working with the town on funds under the town's EIN. No documents
[42:43] with the town on funds under the town's EIN. No documents
[42:43] with the town on funds under the town's EIN. No documents followed. On April 9th, the
[42:45] the town's EIN. No documents followed. On April 9th, the
[42:45] the town's EIN. No documents followed. On April 9th, the commission voted unanimously to
[42:46] followed. On April 9th, the commission voted unanimously to
[42:46] followed. On April 9th, the commission voted unanimously to send an addendum to its formal
[42:47] commission voted unanimously to send an addendum to its formal
[42:47] commission voted unanimously to send an addendum to its formal notice of fiduciary breach the
[42:48] send an addendum to its formal notice of fiduciary breach the
[42:48] send an addendum to its formal notice of fiduciary breach the Attorney General's office that
[42:50] notice of fiduciary breach the Attorney General's office that
[42:50] notice of fiduciary breach the Attorney General's office that was mailed April 10th.
[42:51] Attorney General's office that was mailed April 10th.
[42:52] Attorney General's office that was mailed April 10th. Documenting the school
[42:52] was mailed April 10th. Documenting the school
[42:52] was mailed April 10th. Documenting the school department's continued
[42:53] Documenting the school department's continued
[42:53] Documenting the school department's continued non-production is further
[42:54] department's continued non-production is further
[42:54] department's continued non-production is further obstruction of the commission's
[42:56] non-production is further obstruction of the commission's
[42:56] non-production is further obstruction of the commission's statutory review. This is to
[42:58] obstruction of the commission's statutory review. This is to
[42:58] obstruction of the commission's statutory review. This is to the school committee chair,
[42:59] statutory review. This is to the school committee chair,
[42:59] statutory review. This is to the school committee chair, your minutes of April 15, 2026,
[43:03] the school committee chair, your minutes of April 15, 2026,
[43:03] the school committee chair, your minutes of April 15, 2026, item 9C record that the
[43:05] your minutes of April 15, 2026, item 9C record that the
[43:05] your minutes of April 15, 2026, item 9C record that the committee has been providing
[43:06] item 9C record that the committee has been providing
[43:06] item 9C record that the committee has been providing the legal opinion, unquote on
[43:08] committee has been providing the legal opinion, unquote on
[43:08] committee has been providing the legal opinion, unquote on scholarship, tax EINs and was
[43:10] the legal opinion, unquote on scholarship, tax EINs and was
[43:10] the legal opinion, unquote on scholarship, tax EINs and was quote, currently determining
[43:13] scholarship, tax EINs and was quote, currently determining
[43:13] scholarship, tax EINs and was quote, currently determining whose tax ID number all the
[43:15] quote, currently determining whose tax ID number all the
[43:15] quote, currently determining whose tax ID number all the scholarships are using, unquote
[43:17] whose tax ID number all the scholarships are using, unquote
[43:17] whose tax ID number all the scholarships are using, unquote 5 months later, identifying the
[43:19] scholarships are using, unquote 5 months later, identifying the
[43:19] scholarships are using, unquote 5 months later, identifying the instrument, institution, tax ID
[43:21] 5 months later, identifying the instrument, institution, tax ID
[43:21] 5 months later, identifying the instrument, institution, tax ID and signatories for each
[43:23] instrument, institution, tax ID and signatories for each
[43:23] instrument, institution, tax ID and signatories for each account is a bookkeeping task
[43:24] and signatories for each account is a bookkeeping task
[43:24] and signatories for each account is a bookkeeping task for the business office and the
[43:26] account is a bookkeeping task for the business office and the
[43:26] account is a bookkeeping task for the business office and the treasurer. Not a legal question
[43:29] for the business office and the treasurer. Not a legal question
[43:29] for the business office and the treasurer. Not a legal question The instruments of public
[43:31] treasurer. Not a legal question The instruments of public
[43:31] treasurer. Not a legal question The instruments of public records generalize Chapter 66
[43:32] The instruments of public records generalize Chapter 66
[43:32] The instruments of public records generalize Chapter 66 section 10. In the meeting
[43:33] records generalize Chapter 66 section 10. In the meeting
[43:33] records generalize Chapter 66 section 10. In the meeting requested is a public meeting
[43:35] section 10. In the meeting requested is a public meeting
[43:35] section 10. In the meeting requested is a public meeting of two public bodies under
[43:37] requested is a public meeting of two public bodies under
[43:37] requested is a public meeting of two public bodies under General Chapter 38, sections 18
[43:39] of two public bodies under General Chapter 38, sections 18
[43:39] of two public bodies under General Chapter 38, sections 18 through 25. Neither requires
[43:41] General Chapter 38, sections 18 through 25. Neither requires
[43:41] General Chapter 38, sections 18 through 25. Neither requires further advice of counsel to
[43:42] through 25. Neither requires further advice of counsel to
[43:42] through 25. Neither requires further advice of counsel to occur, so that the commission
[43:44] further advice of counsel to occur, so that the commission
[43:44] further advice of counsel to occur, so that the commission may correspond with the
[43:45] occur, so that the commission may correspond with the
[43:46] occur, so that the commission may correspond with the appropriate counsel directly,
[43:46] may correspond with the appropriate counsel directly,
[43:47] may correspond with the appropriate counsel directly, please identify the attorney or
[43:48] appropriate counsel directly, please identify the attorney or
[43:48] appropriate counsel directly, please identify the attorney or firm, the school committee is
[43:50] please identify the attorney or firm, the school committee is
[43:50] please identify the attorney or firm, the school committee is consulting on this matter. I'll
[43:52] firm, the school committee is consulting on this matter. I'll
[43:52] firm, the school committee is consulting on this matter. I'll call him myself. The governing
[43:58] consulting on this matter. I'll call him myself. The governing
[43:58] consulting on this matter. I'll call him myself. The governing case law. Here we go. You ready
[44:02] call him myself. The governing case law. Here we go. You ready
[44:02] call him myself. The governing case law. Here we go. You ready ? Gonna go right back to that
[44:02] case law. Here we go. You ready ? Gonna go right back to that
[44:02] case law. Here we go. You ready ? Gonna go right back to that case. A Massachusetts
[44:06] ? Gonna go right back to that case. A Massachusetts
[44:06] ? Gonna go right back to that case. A Massachusetts municipality that holds a
[44:06] case. A Massachusetts municipality that holds a
[44:06] case. A Massachusetts municipality that holds a charitable trust is a trustee
[44:08] municipality that holds a charitable trust is a trustee
[44:08] municipality that holds a charitable trust is a trustee in the full sense. And the
[44:10] charitable trust is a trustee in the full sense. And the
[44:10] charitable trust is a trustee in the full sense. And the Wwood School for Girls
[44:11] in the full sense. And the Wwood School for Girls
[44:11] in the full sense. And the Wwood School for Girls Incorporated versus City of
[44:13] Wwood School for Girls Incorporated versus City of
[44:13] Wwood School for Girls Incorporated versus City of Quincy. 469 mass Appeals Court.
[44:15] Incorporated versus City of Quincy. 469 mass Appeals Court.
[44:15] Incorporated versus City of Quincy. 469 mass Appeals Court. That's the book 151, 2014,
[44:20] Quincy. 469 mass Appeals Court. That's the book 151, 2014,
[44:20] Quincy. 469 mass Appeals Court. That's the book 151, 2014, that's the year 151 is the page
[44:22] That's the book 151, 2014, that's the year 151 is the page
[44:22] That's the book 151, 2014, that's the year 151 is the page The Supreme Judicial Court
[44:24] that's the year 151 is the page The Supreme Judicial Court
[44:24] that's the year 151 is the page The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed. Judgment against
[44:27] The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed. Judgment against
[44:27] The Supreme Judicial Court affirmed. Judgment against Quincy for breach of fiduciary
[44:29] affirmed. Judgment against Quincy for breach of fiduciary
[44:29] affirmed. Judgment against Quincy for breach of fiduciary duty and its removal as trustee
[44:31] Quincy for breach of fiduciary duty and its removal as trustee
[44:31] Quincy for breach of fiduciary duty and its removal as trustee in an action that began when
[44:33] duty and its removal as trustee in an action that began when
[44:33] duty and its removal as trustee in an action that began when the beneficiary requested an
[44:33] in an action that began when the beneficiary requested an
[44:33] in an action that began when the beneficiary requested an accounting in Quincy, which had
[44:35] the beneficiary requested an accounting in Quincy, which had
[44:35] the beneficiary requested an accounting in Quincy, which had quote, never previously
[44:36] accounting in Quincy, which had quote, never previously
[44:36] accounting in Quincy, which had quote, never previously provided an accounting of its
[44:38] quote, never previously provided an accounting of its
[44:38] quote, never previously provided an accounting of its stewardship of the funds, which
[44:40] provided an accounting of its stewardship of the funds, which
[44:40] provided an accounting of its stewardship of the funds, which can be found on page 56 note,
[44:42] stewardship of the funds, which can be found on page 56 note,
[44:42] stewardship of the funds, which can be found on page 56 note, not 156 note 9 of that decision
[44:45] can be found on page 56 note, not 156 note 9 of that decision
[44:45] can be found on page 56 note, not 156 note 9 of that decision produced only information. The
[44:47] not 156 note 9 of that decision produced only information. The
[44:47] not 156 note 9 of that decision produced only information. The court held that a trustee,
[44:49] produced only information. The court held that a trustee,
[44:49] produced only information. The court held that a trustee, quote, regardless of whether it
[44:49] court held that a trustee, quote, regardless of whether it
[44:50] court held that a trustee, quote, regardless of whether it is a municipality, unquote, is
[44:53] quote, regardless of whether it is a municipality, unquote, is
[44:53] quote, regardless of whether it is a municipality, unquote, is accountable to the courts for
[44:54] is a municipality, unquote, is accountable to the courts for
[44:54] is a municipality, unquote, is accountable to the courts for its fiduciary conduct. And that
[44:56] accountable to the courts for its fiduciary conduct. And that
[44:56] accountable to the courts for its fiduciary conduct. And that a municipality accepting a
[44:58] its fiduciary conduct. And that a municipality accepting a
[44:58] its fiduciary conduct. And that a municipality accepting a trusteeship quote will be held
[45:00] a municipality accepting a trusteeship quote will be held
[45:00] a municipality accepting a trusteeship quote will be held to the same standards and
[45:00] trusteeship quote will be held to the same standards and
[45:00] trusteeship quote will be held to the same standards and subject to the same penalties
[45:02] to the same standards and subject to the same penalties
[45:02] to the same standards and subject to the same penalties as any other trustee. Unquote.
[45:07] subject to the same penalties as any other trustee. Unquote.
[45:07] subject to the same penalties as any other trustee. Unquote. Uh, that can be found, uh, on
[45:09] as any other trustee. Unquote. Uh, that can be found, uh, on
[45:09] as any other trustee. Unquote. Uh, that can be found, uh, on page 177 of that decision. It
[45:11] Uh, that can be found, uh, on page 177 of that decision. It
[45:11] Uh, that can be found, uh, on page 177 of that decision. It rejected sovereign immunity. It
[45:13] page 177 of that decision. It rejected sovereign immunity. It
[45:14] page 177 of that decision. It rejected sovereign immunity. It said, quote, By choosing to
[45:14] rejected sovereign immunity. It said, quote, By choosing to
[45:14] rejected sovereign immunity. It said, quote, By choosing to accept the obligation of
[45:16] said, quote, By choosing to accept the obligation of
[45:16] said, quote, By choosing to accept the obligation of trusteeship. That means
[45:16] accept the obligation of trusteeship. That means
[45:17] accept the obligation of trusteeship. That means accepting the trust. Quincy
[45:19] trusteeship. That means accepting the trust. Quincy
[45:19] trusteeship. That means accepting the trust. Quincy waived any sovereign immunity.
[45:22] accepting the trust. Quincy waived any sovereign immunity.
[45:22] accepting the trust. Quincy waived any sovereign immunity. Unquote for claims arising from
[45:23] waived any sovereign immunity. Unquote for claims arising from
[45:23] waived any sovereign immunity. Unquote for claims arising from those duties, and that is also
[45:25] Unquote for claims arising from those duties, and that is also
[45:25] Unquote for claims arising from those duties, and that is also an in addition to what is found
[45:27] those duties, and that is also an in addition to what is found
[45:27] those duties, and that is also an in addition to what is found on page 177. The duties whose
[45:30] an in addition to what is found on page 177. The duties whose
[45:30] an in addition to what is found on page 177. The duties whose breach was affirmed and the
[45:31] on page 177. The duties whose breach was affirmed and the
[45:31] on page 177. The duties whose breach was affirmed and the duties at issue here. The trial
[45:32] breach was affirmed and the duties at issue here. The trial
[45:32] breach was affirmed and the duties at issue here. The trial judge found that Quincy failed
[45:34] duties at issue here. The trial judge found that Quincy failed
[45:34] duties at issue here. The trial judge found that Quincy failed to keep accurate records of its
[45:36] judge found that Quincy failed to keep accurate records of its
[45:36] judge found that Quincy failed to keep accurate records of its financial stewardship of the
[45:37] to keep accurate records of its financial stewardship of the
[45:37] to keep accurate records of its financial stewardship of the funds. That's at page 157. And
[45:39] financial stewardship of the funds. That's at page 157. And
[45:39] financial stewardship of the funds. That's at page 157. And the special master found
[45:41] funds. That's at page 157. And the special master found
[45:41] funds. That's at page 157. And the special master found breaches of those duties, which
[45:43] the special master found breaches of those duties, which
[45:43] the special master found breaches of those duties, which is, quote, to keep accurate
[45:45] breaches of those duties, which is, quote, to keep accurate
[45:45] breaches of those duties, which is, quote, to keep accurate records and provide reports.
[45:46] is, quote, to keep accurate records and provide reports.
[45:46] is, quote, to keep accurate records and provide reports. And to furnish information
[45:48] records and provide reports. And to furnish information
[45:48] records and provide reports. And to furnish information because Quincy did not provide
[45:50] And to furnish information because Quincy did not provide
[45:50] And to furnish information because Quincy did not provide an accounting when requested,
[45:51] because Quincy did not provide an accounting when requested,
[45:51] because Quincy did not provide an accounting when requested, quote, until ordered to do so
[45:52] an accounting when requested, quote, until ordered to do so
[45:52] an accounting when requested, quote, until ordered to do so by the court. So everything
[45:54] quote, until ordered to do so by the court. So everything
[45:54] quote, until ordered to do so by the court. So everything y'all want to keep trying to do
[45:56] by the court. So everything y'all want to keep trying to do
[45:56] by the court. So everything y'all want to keep trying to do it's already been done in the
[45:58] y'all want to keep trying to do it's already been done in the
[45:58] y'all want to keep trying to do it's already been done in the courts have already said you
[45:59] it's already been done in the courts have already said you
[45:59] it's already been done in the courts have already said you got to do it. So if you have a
[46:01] courts have already said you got to do it. So if you have a
[46:01] courts have already said you got to do it. So if you have a real attorney, he would say,
[46:01] got to do it. So if you have a real attorney, he would say,
[46:01] got to do it. So if you have a real attorney, he would say, you have to follow the law and
[46:03] real attorney, he would say, you have to follow the law and
[46:03] real attorney, he would say, you have to follow the law and not try to circumvent it, which
[46:05] you have to follow the law and not try to circumvent it, which
[46:05] you have to follow the law and not try to circumvent it, which is what I'm actually seeing
[46:06] not try to circumvent it, which is what I'm actually seeing
[46:06] not try to circumvent it, which is what I'm actually seeing here, I think, don't you? Well,
[46:10] is what I'm actually seeing here, I think, don't you? Well,
[46:10] is what I'm actually seeing here, I think, don't you? Well, kicking the can down the road.
[46:12] here, I think, don't you? Well, kicking the can down the road.
[46:12] here, I think, don't you? Well, kicking the can down the road. I'm asking about the attorney.
[46:13] kicking the can down the road. I'm asking about the attorney.
[46:13] kicking the can down the road. I'm asking about the attorney. What's your opinion? Yeah. What
[46:15] I'm asking about the attorney. What's your opinion? Yeah. What
[46:15] I'm asking about the attorney. What's your opinion? Yeah. What do you think? You think the
[46:17] What's your opinion? Yeah. What do you think? You think the
[46:17] What's your opinion? Yeah. What do you think? You think the attorney is not willing to
[46:19] do you think? You think the attorney is not willing to
[46:19] do you think? You think the attorney is not willing to follow the law. No, that's a
[46:21] attorney is not willing to follow the law. No, that's a
[46:21] attorney is not willing to follow the law. No, that's a board of bar overseers'
[46:23] follow the law. No, that's a board of bar overseers'
[46:23] follow the law. No, that's a board of bar overseers' complaint. I'm sorry. I would
[46:24] board of bar overseers' complaint. I'm sorry. I would
[46:24] board of bar overseers' complaint. I'm sorry. I would suspect he's familiar with the
[46:26] complaint. I'm sorry. I would suspect he's familiar with the
[46:26] complaint. I'm sorry. I would suspect he's familiar with the same. Oh, I'm familiar. I
[46:26] suspect he's familiar with the same. Oh, I'm familiar. I
[46:26] suspect he's familiar with the same. Oh, I'm familiar. I suspect he is too. I don't
[46:28] same. Oh, I'm familiar. I suspect he is too. I don't
[46:28] same. Oh, I'm familiar. I suspect he is too. I don't think he wants a report from
[46:30] suspect he is too. I don't think he wants a report from
[46:30] suspect he is too. I don't think he wants a report from this board up the chain. We
[46:33] think he wants a report from this board up the chain. We
[46:33] think he wants a report from this board up the chain. We could always take a vote of
[46:33] this board up the chain. We could always take a vote of
[46:33] this board up the chain. We could always take a vote of that if we think that, you know
[46:35] could always take a vote of that if we think that, you know
[46:35] could always take a vote of that if we think that, you know he's circumventing the law by
[46:37] that if we think that, you know he's circumventing the law by
[46:37] that if we think that, you know he's circumventing the law by interfering with our statutory
[46:39] he's circumventing the law by interfering with our statutory
[46:39] he's circumventing the law by interfering with our statutory authority as a result of the
[46:40] interfering with our statutory authority as a result of the
[46:40] interfering with our statutory authority as a result of the circumventing that law. We have
[46:42] authority as a result of the circumventing that law. We have
[46:42] authority as a result of the circumventing that law. We have all sorts of avenues we could
[46:43] circumventing that law. We have all sorts of avenues we could
[46:43] circumventing that law. We have all sorts of avenues we could take, Richard. And I don't
[46:44] all sorts of avenues we could take, Richard. And I don't
[46:44] all sorts of avenues we could take, Richard. And I don't think that anybody in this town
[46:46] take, Richard. And I don't think that anybody in this town
[46:46] take, Richard. And I don't think that anybody in this town is really starting to
[46:48] think that anybody in this town is really starting to
[46:48] think that anybody in this town is really starting to understand that, but I'm really
[46:49] is really starting to understand that, but I'm really
[46:49] is really starting to understand that, but I'm really getting tired of asking for
[46:51] understand that, but I'm really getting tired of asking for
[46:51] understand that, but I'm really getting tired of asking for stuff and being told in this
[46:51] getting tired of asking for stuff and being told in this
[46:51] getting tired of asking for stuff and being told in this commission, no, we're going to
[46:53] stuff and being told in this commission, no, we're going to
[46:53] stuff and being told in this commission, no, we're going to stop being told yes. Don't you
[46:57] commission, no, we're going to stop being told yes. Don't you
[46:57] commission, no, we're going to stop being told yes. Don't you agree? We're going to be,
[46:58] stop being told yes. Don't you agree? We're going to be,
[46:58] stop being told yes. Don't you agree? We're going to be, they're going to have to be
[46:59] agree? We're going to be, they're going to have to be
[46:59] agree? We're going to be, they're going to have to be held accountable. That's
[47:01] they're going to have to be held accountable. That's
[47:02] they're going to have to be held accountable. That's correct, but they keep turning
[47:02] held accountable. That's correct, but they keep turning
[47:02] held accountable. That's correct, but they keep turning to their lawyers. Well, then
[47:04] correct, but they keep turning to their lawyers. Well, then
[47:04] correct, but they keep turning to their lawyers. Well, then the lawyers need to be turned
[47:06] to their lawyers. Well, then the lawyers need to be turned
[47:06] to their lawyers. Well, then the lawyers need to be turned on. Why? Well, I want to know.
[47:09] the lawyers need to be turned on. Why? Well, I want to know.
[47:09] the lawyers need to be turned on. Why? Well, I want to know. That's a strategy of buying
[47:10] on. Why? Well, I want to know. That's a strategy of buying
[47:10] on. Why? Well, I want to know. That's a strategy of buying time, I guess. Well, your
[47:11] That's a strategy of buying time, I guess. Well, your
[47:11] That's a strategy of buying time, I guess. Well, your strategy is going bad because
[47:13] time, I guess. Well, your strategy is going bad because
[47:13] time, I guess. Well, your strategy is going bad because the next one I'm gonna bring up
[47:13] strategy is going bad because the next one I'm gonna bring up
[47:13] strategy is going bad because the next one I'm gonna bring up here is probably a complaint to
[47:15] the next one I'm gonna bring up here is probably a complaint to
[47:15] the next one I'm gonna bring up here is probably a complaint to the board of by our overseers
[47:17] here is probably a complaint to the board of by our overseers
[47:17] here is probably a complaint to the board of by our overseers about not following the law and
[47:19] the board of by our overseers about not following the law and
[47:19] the board of by our overseers about not following the law and being told by their client that
[47:20] about not following the law and being told by their client that
[47:20] about not following the law and being told by their client that they're not willing to follow
[47:22] being told by their client that they're not willing to follow
[47:22] being told by their client that they're not willing to follow the law. Lawyers don't want to
[47:24] they're not willing to follow the law. Lawyers don't want to
[47:24] they're not willing to follow the law. Lawyers don't want to talk to me. I didn't get an
[47:26] the law. Lawyers don't want to talk to me. I didn't get an
[47:26] the law. Lawyers don't want to talk to me. I didn't get an email from their lawyer. I
[47:27] talk to me. I didn't get an email from their lawyer. I
[47:27] talk to me. I didn't get an email from their lawyer. I asked this on September 4th. I
[47:29] email from their lawyer. I asked this on September 4th. I
[47:29] email from their lawyer. I asked this on September 4th. I still don't have an email for
[47:29] asked this on September 4th. I still don't have an email for
[47:29] asked this on September 4th. I still don't have an email for their lawyer. If you're gonna
[47:38] still don't have an email for their lawyer. If you're gonna
[47:38] still don't have an email for their lawyer. If you're gonna be a lawyer, Follow the law.
[47:40] their lawyer. If you're gonna be a lawyer, Follow the law.
[47:40] their lawyer. If you're gonna be a lawyer, Follow the law. That The oath that you the SJC.
[47:56] be a lawyer, Follow the law. That The oath that you the SJC.
[47:56] be a lawyer, Follow the law. That The oath that you the SJC. OK. So, it rejected sovereign
[47:58] That The oath that you the SJC. OK. So, it rejected sovereign
[47:58] That The oath that you the SJC. OK. So, it rejected sovereign immunity by choosing to accept
[48:00] OK. So, it rejected sovereign immunity by choosing to accept
[48:00] OK. So, it rejected sovereign immunity by choosing to accept the obligation to a seizure,
[48:00] immunity by choosing to accept the obligation to a seizure,
[48:01] immunity by choosing to accept the obligation to a seizure, Quincy waived any sovereign
[48:02] the obligation to a seizure, Quincy waived any sovereign
[48:02] the obligation to a seizure, Quincy waived any sovereign immunity claims arising from
[48:03] Quincy waived any sovereign immunity claims arising from
[48:03] Quincy waived any sovereign immunity claims arising from those duties. The duties to
[48:04] immunity claims arising from those duties. The duties to
[48:04] immunity claims arising from those duties. The duties to breach was affirmed and the
[48:05] those duties. The duties to breach was affirmed and the
[48:05] those duties. The duties to breach was affirmed and the duties at issue. The trial
[48:07] breach was affirmed and the duties at issue. The trial
[48:07] breach was affirmed and the duties at issue. The trial judge found that Quincy failed
[48:07] duties at issue. The trial judge found that Quincy failed
[48:07] duties at issue. The trial judge found that Quincy failed to keep the records of its
[48:09] judge found that Quincy failed to keep the records of its
[48:09] judge found that Quincy failed to keep the records of its financial stewardship of the
[48:10] to keep the records of its financial stewardship of the
[48:10] to keep the records of its financial stewardship of the funds and the special master
[48:11] financial stewardship of the funds and the special master
[48:12] financial stewardship of the funds and the special master found breaches of the duties to
[48:12] funds and the special master found breaches of the duties to
[48:12] funds and the special master found breaches of the duties to keep accurate records and
[48:14] found breaches of the duties to keep accurate records and
[48:14] found breaches of the duties to keep accurate records and provide reports and to furnish
[48:16] keep accurate records and provide reports and to furnish
[48:16] keep accurate records and provide reports and to furnish information because Quincy did
[48:16] provide reports and to furnish information because Quincy did
[48:16] provide reports and to furnish information because Quincy did not provide an accounting when
[48:18] information because Quincy did not provide an accounting when
[48:18] information because Quincy did not provide an accounting when it was requested until the
[48:19] not provide an accounting when it was requested until the
[48:19] not provide an accounting when it was requested until the court ordered it, the town
[48:20] it was requested until the court ordered it, the town
[48:20] it was requested until the court ordered it, the town treasurer, OK, that was on page
[48:21] court ordered it, the town treasurer, OK, that was on page
[48:21] court ordered it, the town treasurer, OK, that was on page 157 and note 10. On April 21st,
[48:25] treasurer, OK, that was on page 157 and note 10. On April 21st,
[48:25] treasurer, OK, that was on page 157 and note 10. On April 21st, 2026, the town Treasurer
[48:28] 157 and note 10. On April 21st, 2026, the town Treasurer
[48:28] 157 and note 10. On April 21st, 2026, the town Treasurer herself wrote to me that she
[48:30] 2026, the town Treasurer herself wrote to me that she
[48:30] 2026, the town Treasurer herself wrote to me that she could not tell. Whether the
[48:32] herself wrote to me that she could not tell. Whether the
[48:32] herself wrote to me that she could not tell. Whether the school's accounts are gifts or
[48:36] could not tell. Whether the school's accounts are gifts or
[48:36] could not tell. Whether the school's accounts are gifts or scholarships. The town
[48:36] school's accounts are gifts or scholarships. The town
[48:36] school's accounts are gifts or scholarships. The town treasurer, I have an email that
[48:38] scholarships. The town treasurer, I have an email that
[48:38] scholarships. The town treasurer, I have an email that says that. I go, that's a
[48:39] treasurer, I have an email that says that. I go, that's a
[48:39] treasurer, I have an email that says that. I go, that's a condition that Woodward
[48:41] says that. I go, that's a condition that Woodward
[48:41] says that. I go, that's a condition that Woodward describes. So, where's your
[48:41] condition that Woodward describes. So, where's your
[48:41] condition that Woodward describes. So, where's your lawyer? Where's your lawyer now
[48:43] describes. So, where's your lawyer? Where's your lawyer now
[48:43] describes. So, where's your lawyer? Where's your lawyer now ? That's what I want to ask.
[48:46] lawyer? Where's your lawyer now ? That's what I want to ask.
[48:46] lawyer? Where's your lawyer now ? That's what I want to ask. Where's your lawyer? Let's talk
[48:49] ? That's what I want to ask. Where's your lawyer? Let's talk
[48:49] ? That's what I want to ask. Where's your lawyer? Let's talk Let's sit down, have coffee.
[48:52] Where's your lawyer? Let's talk Let's sit down, have coffee.
[48:52] Where's your lawyer? Let's talk Let's sit down, have coffee. Have a joint meeting. Oh, we
[48:54] Let's sit down, have coffee. Have a joint meeting. Oh, we
[48:54] Let's sit down, have coffee. Have a joint meeting. Oh, we can have coffee at that. I'll
[48:56] Have a joint meeting. Oh, we can have coffee at that. I'll
[48:56] Have a joint meeting. Oh, we can have coffee at that. I'll buy it. Coffee and donuts. Well
[48:57] can have coffee at that. I'll buy it. Coffee and donuts. Well
[48:57] can have coffee at that. I'll buy it. Coffee and donuts. Well we'll get some, you know, Might
[49:01] buy it. Coffee and donuts. Well we'll get some, you know, Might
[49:01] buy it. Coffee and donuts. Well we'll get some, you know, Might skip the doughnuts. Coffee and
[49:02] we'll get some, you know, Might skip the doughnuts. Coffee and
[49:02] we'll get some, you know, Might skip the doughnuts. Coffee and salad. A salad bar, maybe.
[49:06] skip the doughnuts. Coffee and salad. A salad bar, maybe.
[49:06] skip the doughnuts. Coffee and salad. A salad bar, maybe. Right, but it's gonna have meat
[49:07] salad. A salad bar, maybe. Right, but it's gonna have meat
[49:07] salad. A salad bar, maybe. Right, but it's gonna have meat on it, you know what I mean?
[49:08] Right, but it's gonna have meat on it, you know what I mean?
[49:08] Right, but it's gonna have meat on it, you know what I mean? Like, you know, salami and ham
[49:10] on it, you know what I mean? Like, you know, salami and ham
[49:10] on it, you know what I mean? Like, you know, salami and ham and, you know, Italian fixing.
[49:12] Like, you know, salami and ham and, you know, Italian fixing.
[49:12] Like, you know, salami and ham and, you know, Italian fixing. Because I really like Italian
[49:13] and, you know, Italian fixing. Because I really like Italian
[49:13] and, you know, Italian fixing. Because I really like Italian subs. Even if it's not a salad
[49:16] Because I really like Italian subs. Even if it's not a salad
[49:16] Because I really like Italian subs. Even if it's not a salad bar, I can just do it on my
[49:17] subs. Even if it's not a salad bar, I can just do it on my
[49:17] subs. Even if it's not a salad bar, I can just do it on my plate, some, you know, bread
[49:19] bar, I can just do it on my plate, some, you know, bread
[49:19] bar, I can just do it on my plate, some, you know, bread and a little bit of oil, you
[49:21] plate, some, you know, bread and a little bit of oil, you
[49:22] plate, some, you know, bread and a little bit of oil, you know trust me. I'm waiting to
[49:24] and a little bit of oil, you know trust me. I'm waiting to
[49:24] and a little bit of oil, you know trust me. I'm waiting to have dinner. So, um, So that's
[49:30] know trust me. I'm waiting to have dinner. So, um, So that's
[49:30] know trust me. I'm waiting to have dinner. So, um, So that's the condition what we described
[49:32] have dinner. So, um, So that's the condition what we described
[49:32] have dinner. So, um, So that's the condition what we described and I have an email from the
[49:33] the condition what we described and I have an email from the
[49:33] the condition what we described and I have an email from the treasurer. OK. Consulting
[49:37] and I have an email from the treasurer. OK. Consulting
[49:37] and I have an email from the treasurer. OK. Consulting counsel is permitted. OK, the
[49:40] treasurer. OK. Consulting counsel is permitted. OK, the
[49:40] treasurer. OK. Consulting counsel is permitted. OK, the fiduciary judgment remains the
[49:41] counsel is permitted. OK, the fiduciary judgment remains the
[49:41] counsel is permitted. OK, the fiduciary judgment remains the trustees. Woodward holds that a
[49:44] fiduciary judgment remains the trustees. Woodward holds that a
[49:44] fiduciary judgment remains the trustees. Woodward holds that a trustee is permitted to consult
[49:46] trustees. Woodward holds that a trustee is permitted to consult
[49:46] trustees. Woodward holds that a trustee is permitted to consult with and receive advice from
[49:49] trustee is permitted to consult with and receive advice from
[49:49] trustee is permitted to consult with and receive advice from Professionals, OK? At 162, but
[49:53] with and receive advice from Professionals, OK? At 162, but
[49:53] with and receive advice from Professionals, OK? At 162, but we already determined that the
[49:55] Professionals, OK? At 162, but we already determined that the
[49:55] Professionals, OK? At 162, but we already determined that the school committee is not
[49:57] we already determined that the school committee is not
[49:57] we already determined that the school committee is not trustees over with, they're not
[49:58] school committee is not trustees over with, they're not
[49:58] school committee is not trustees over with, they're not trustees over, right? So that
[50:00] trustees over with, they're not trustees over, right? So that
[50:00] trustees over with, they're not trustees over, right? So that would make them holding
[50:01] trustees over, right? So that would make them holding
[50:01] trustees over, right? So that would make them holding something that they're not
[50:02] would make them holding something that they're not
[50:02] would make them holding something that they're not trustees over. OK, that's, uh,
[50:05] something that they're not trustees over. OK, that's, uh,
[50:05] something that they're not trustees over. OK, that's, uh, found on page 162. OK, but
[50:08] trustees over. OK, that's, uh, found on page 162. OK, but
[50:08] trustees over. OK, that's, uh, found on page 162. OK, but having obtained advice, OK,
[50:09] found on page 162. OK, but having obtained advice, OK,
[50:09] found on page 162. OK, but having obtained advice, OK, from their attorney, quote,
[50:13] having obtained advice, OK, from their attorney, quote,
[50:13] having obtained advice, OK, from their attorney, quote, must exercise independent,
[50:13] from their attorney, quote, must exercise independent,
[50:13] from their attorney, quote, must exercise independent, prudent, and impartial
[50:15] must exercise independent, prudent, and impartial
[50:15] must exercise independent, prudent, and impartial fiduciary judgment. You know
[50:16] prudent, and impartial fiduciary judgment. You know
[50:16] prudent, and impartial fiduciary judgment. You know what that says? That says that
[50:18] fiduciary judgment. You know what that says? That says that
[50:18] fiduciary judgment. You know what that says? That says that even if your lawyer said, do
[50:22] what that says? That says that even if your lawyer said, do
[50:22] what that says? That says that even if your lawyer said, do this, you are still, what did I
[50:22] even if your lawyer said, do this, you are still, what did I
[50:22] even if your lawyer said, do this, you are still, what did I say this board is held to?
[50:24] this, you are still, what did I say this board is held to?
[50:25] this, you are still, what did I say this board is held to? Personal what? Personal
[50:27] say this board is held to? Personal what? Personal
[50:27] say this board is held to? Personal what? Personal liability. I don't care if
[50:29] Personal what? Personal liability. I don't care if
[50:29] Personal what? Personal liability. I don't care if you're elected or not, OK. You
[50:32] liability. I don't care if you're elected or not, OK. You
[50:32] liability. I don't care if you're elected or not, OK. You need to exercise independent,
[50:33] you're elected or not, OK. You need to exercise independent,
[50:33] you're elected or not, OK. You need to exercise independent, prudent. An impartial fiduciary
[50:36] need to exercise independent, prudent. An impartial fiduciary
[50:36] need to exercise independent, prudent. An impartial fiduciary judgment, OK? That is a quoting
[50:40] prudent. An impartial fiduciary judgment, OK? That is a quoting
[50:40] prudent. An impartial fiduciary judgment, OK? That is a quoting uh, a restatement of trusts
[50:43] judgment, OK? That is a quoting uh, a restatement of trusts
[50:43] judgment, OK? That is a quoting uh, a restatement of trusts Section 80. So, um, Lawyer will
[50:47] uh, a restatement of trusts Section 80. So, um, Lawyer will
[50:47] uh, a restatement of trusts Section 80. So, um, Lawyer will know what he's reading with
[50:48] Section 80. So, um, Lawyer will know what he's reading with
[50:48] Section 80. So, um, Lawyer will know what he's reading with this, so, OK, this is the
[50:51] know what he's reading with this, so, OK, this is the
[50:51] know what he's reading with this, so, OK, this is the restatement of trust in Section
[50:52] this, so, OK, this is the restatement of trust in Section
[50:52] this, so, OK, this is the restatement of trust in Section 80. OK. Um, Because a rule
[50:56] restatement of trust in Section 80. OK. Um, Because a rule
[50:56] restatement of trust in Section 80. OK. Um, Because a rule requiring the trustee to follow
[50:58] 80. OK. Um, Because a rule requiring the trustee to follow
[50:58] 80. OK. Um, Because a rule requiring the trustee to follow advice, quote, would in effect
[51:00] requiring the trustee to follow advice, quote, would in effect
[51:00] requiring the trustee to follow advice, quote, would in effect mandate delegation of a
[51:02] advice, quote, would in effect mandate delegation of a
[51:02] advice, quote, would in effect mandate delegation of a trustee's fiduciary duty, which
[51:04] mandate delegation of a trustee's fiduciary duty, which
[51:04] mandate delegation of a trustee's fiduciary duty, which you can't, OK? And that can be
[51:05] trustee's fiduciary duty, which you can't, OK? And that can be
[51:05] trustee's fiduciary duty, which you can't, OK? And that can be found on page 163 of that law.
[51:08] you can't, OK? And that can be found on page 163 of that law.
[51:08] you can't, OK? And that can be found on page 163 of that law. I mean of that decision. That's
[51:10] found on page 163 of that law. I mean of that decision. That's
[51:10] found on page 163 of that law. I mean of that decision. That's what would School for Girls
[51:11] I mean of that decision. That's what would School for Girls
[51:11] I mean of that decision. That's what would School for Girls versus Quincy. OK, identifying
[51:14] what would School for Girls versus Quincy. OK, identifying
[51:14] what would School for Girls versus Quincy. OK, identifying what the committee holds in
[51:14] versus Quincy. OK, identifying what the committee holds in
[51:15] versus Quincy. OK, identifying what the committee holds in producing the instruments is
[51:16] what the committee holds in producing the instruments is
[51:16] what the committee holds in producing the instruments is the committees in the
[51:17] producing the instruments is the committees in the
[51:17] producing the instruments is the committees in the department's duty. It cannot be
[51:18] the committees in the department's duty. It cannot be
[51:18] the committees in the department's duty. It cannot be transferred to a lawyer. Am I
[51:20] department's duty. It cannot be transferred to a lawyer. Am I
[51:20] department's duty. It cannot be transferred to a lawyer. Am I clear? I don't think I'm, I'm
[51:23] transferred to a lawyer. Am I clear? I don't think I'm, I'm
[51:23] transferred to a lawyer. Am I clear? I don't think I'm, I'm any more clear than that, am I?
[51:27] clear? I don't think I'm, I'm any more clear than that, am I?
[51:27] clear? I don't think I'm, I'm any more clear than that, am I? Lawyer is not a trustee, is he?
[51:30] any more clear than that, am I? Lawyer is not a trustee, is he?
[51:30] any more clear than that, am I? Lawyer is not a trustee, is he? You're claiming you're the
[51:30] Lawyer is not a trustee, is he? You're claiming you're the
[51:30] Lawyer is not a trustee, is he? You're claiming you're the trustee, then sit at a table
[51:32] You're claiming you're the trustee, then sit at a table
[51:32] You're claiming you're the trustee, then sit at a table and act like one. That's my
[51:34] trustee, then sit at a table and act like one. That's my
[51:34] trustee, then sit at a table and act like one. That's my answer. Don't you think? I,
[51:37] and act like one. That's my answer. Don't you think? I,
[51:37] and act like one. That's my answer. Don't you think? I, that's how we get things done,
[51:39] answer. Don't you think? I, that's how we get things done,
[51:39] answer. Don't you think? I, that's how we get things done, right? Meetings of the minds,
[51:41] that's how we get things done, right? Meetings of the minds,
[51:41] that's how we get things done, right? Meetings of the minds, right? So you you throw a
[51:41] right? Meetings of the minds, right? So you you throw a
[51:41] right? Meetings of the minds, right? So you you throw a lawyer in it, it's no longer a
[51:43] right? So you you throw a lawyer in it, it's no longer a
[51:43] right? So you you throw a lawyer in it, it's no longer a meeting of the minds, it's a
[51:44] lawyer in it, it's no longer a meeting of the minds, it's a
[51:44] lawyer in it, it's no longer a meeting of the minds, it's a meeting of his mind. Right? So
[51:46] meeting of the minds, it's a meeting of his mind. Right? So
[51:46] meeting of the minds, it's a meeting of his mind. Right? So when I was a kid, I had this
[51:47] meeting of his mind. Right? So when I was a kid, I had this
[51:47] meeting of his mind. Right? So when I was a kid, I had this shirt that said, Legend in my
[51:49] when I was a kid, I had this shirt that said, Legend in my
[51:49] when I was a kid, I had this shirt that said, Legend in my own mind. You know my father,
[51:50] shirt that said, Legend in my own mind. You know my father,
[51:50] shirt that said, Legend in my own mind. You know my father, he gave me that? He says,
[51:52] own mind. You know my father, he gave me that? He says,
[51:52] own mind. You know my father, he gave me that? He says, because I could debate my way
[51:53] he gave me that? He says, because I could debate my way
[51:53] he gave me that? He says, because I could debate my way out of everything. That's what
[51:54] because I could debate my way out of everything. That's what
[51:55] because I could debate my way out of everything. That's what he said. He said, you're just
[51:57] out of everything. That's what he said. He said, you're just
[51:57] out of everything. That's what he said. He said, you're just like a lawyer, a legend in your
[51:58] he said. He said, you're just like a lawyer, a legend in your
[51:58] he said. He said, you're just like a lawyer, a legend in your own mind. That's exactly what
[51:59] like a lawyer, a legend in your own mind. That's exactly what
[52:00] like a lawyer, a legend in your own mind. That's exactly what he said to me. Priceless. It's
[52:04] own mind. That's exactly what he said to me. Priceless. It's
[52:04] own mind. That's exactly what he said to me. Priceless. It's 9 that registered with me for a
[52:05] he said to me. Priceless. It's 9 that registered with me for a
[52:06] he said to me. Priceless. It's 9 that registered with me for a Do you know what I mean? And I
[52:07] 9 that registered with me for a Do you know what I mean? And I
[52:07] 9 that registered with me for a Do you know what I mean? And I was like, wow, that was very
[52:08] Do you know what I mean? And I was like, wow, that was very
[52:08] Do you know what I mean? And I was like, wow, that was very humbling. You know, he said,
[52:11] was like, wow, that was very humbling. You know, he said,
[52:11] was like, wow, that was very humbling. You know, he said, complimented me at the same
[52:12] humbling. You know, he said, complimented me at the same
[52:12] humbling. You know, he said, complimented me at the same time and said, be a steward
[52:13] complimented me at the same time and said, be a steward
[52:13] complimented me at the same time and said, be a steward over it. Do you know what I'm
[52:15] time and said, be a steward over it. Do you know what I'm
[52:15] time and said, be a steward over it. Do you know what I'm saying? Good Catholic man, my
[52:17] over it. Do you know what I'm saying? Good Catholic man, my
[52:17] over it. Do you know what I'm saying? Good Catholic man, my father. Do you know what I mean
[52:19] saying? Good Catholic man, my father. Do you know what I mean
[52:19] saying? Good Catholic man, my father. Do you know what I mean ? Didn't always get along with
[52:20] father. Do you know what I mean ? Didn't always get along with
[52:20] father. Do you know what I mean ? Didn't always get along with him. No, he's dead now. So he
[52:25] ? Didn't always get along with him. No, he's dead now. So he
[52:25] ? Didn't always get along with him. No, he's dead now. So he died a couple of years ago.
[52:28] him. No, he's dead now. So he died a couple of years ago.
[52:28] him. No, he's dead now. So he died a couple of years ago. He's buried in the veterans
[52:28] died a couple of years ago. He's buried in the veterans
[52:28] died a couple of years ago. He's buried in the veterans cemetery up in Winchton. He was
[52:33] He's buried in the veterans cemetery up in Winchton. He was
[52:33] He's buried in the veterans cemetery up in Winchton. He was in the Air Force for years. All
[52:37] cemetery up in Winchton. He was in the Air Force for years. All
[52:37] cemetery up in Winchton. He was in the Air Force for years. All right, so, The private
[52:40] in the Air Force for years. All right, so, The private
[52:40] in the Air Force for years. All right, so, The private community scholarships are not
[52:41] right, so, The private community scholarships are not
[52:41] right, so, The private community scholarships are not at issue. So, Mr. Dion
[52:43] community scholarships are not at issue. So, Mr. Dion
[52:44] community scholarships are not at issue. So, Mr. Dion explained, I talked to Mr. Dion
[52:44] at issue. So, Mr. Dion explained, I talked to Mr. Dion
[52:44] at issue. So, Mr. Dion explained, I talked to Mr. Dion at the school on November 5,
[52:46] explained, I talked to Mr. Dion at the school on November 5,
[52:46] explained, I talked to Mr. Dion at the school on November 5, 2025, that most awards
[52:48] at the school on November 5, 2025, that most awards
[52:48] at the school on November 5, 2025, that most awards presented at scholarship,
[52:49] 2025, that most awards presented at scholarship,
[52:49] 2025, that most awards presented at scholarship, neither private donations paid
[52:51] presented at scholarship, neither private donations paid
[52:51] presented at scholarship, neither private donations paid for directly by the donor to
[52:53] neither private donations paid for directly by the donor to
[52:53] neither private donations paid for directly by the donor to the college. So those funds are
[52:53] for directly by the donor to the college. So those funds are
[52:54] for directly by the donor to the college. So those funds are never received by the school or
[52:56] the college. So those funds are never received by the school or
[52:56] the college. So those funds are never received by the school or the town, and they're not
[52:57] never received by the school or the town, and they're not
[52:57] never received by the school or the town, and they're not giving or bequeathed the
[52:57] the town, and they're not giving or bequeathed the
[52:58] the town, and they're not giving or bequeathed the benefit of the town or its
[52:59] giving or bequeathed the benefit of the town or its
[52:59] giving or bequeathed the benefit of the town or its inhabitants within Chapter 41,
[53:02] benefit of the town or its inhabitants within Chapter 41,
[53:02] benefit of the town or its inhabitants within Chapter 41, Section 45 in the commission,
[53:03] inhabitants within Chapter 41, Section 45 in the commission,
[53:03] inhabitants within Chapter 41, Section 45 in the commission, we're not asking about that,
[53:04] Section 45 in the commission, we're not asking about that,
[53:04] Section 45 in the commission, we're not asking about that, Jeff, uh, clarified that with
[53:07] we're not asking about that, Jeff, uh, clarified that with
[53:07] we're not asking about that, Jeff, uh, clarified that with me, uh, November of last year,
[53:08] Jeff, uh, clarified that with me, uh, November of last year,
[53:09] Jeff, uh, clarified that with me, uh, November of last year, he was like, oh, no, no, no.
[53:10] me, uh, November of last year, he was like, oh, no, no, no.
[53:10] me, uh, November of last year, he was like, oh, no, no, no. These people come and give this
[53:11] he was like, oh, no, no, no. These people come and give this
[53:11] he was like, oh, no, no, no. These people come and give this money away directly to the
[53:13] These people come and give this money away directly to the
[53:13] These people come and give this money away directly to the school. Like it's living people
[53:15] money away directly to the school. Like it's living people
[53:15] money away directly to the school. Like it's living people giving money, you know, yeah,
[53:18] school. Like it's living people giving money, you know, yeah,
[53:18] school. Like it's living people giving money, you know, yeah, it's not, it's not, uh, well, I
[53:20] giving money, you know, yeah, it's not, it's not, uh, well, I
[53:20] giving money, you know, yeah, it's not, it's not, uh, well, I use, you know, pull up, poor
[53:22] it's not, it's not, uh, well, I use, you know, pull up, poor
[53:22] it's not, it's not, uh, well, I use, you know, pull up, poor Deb and Peter Link keep using
[53:24] use, you know, pull up, poor Deb and Peter Link keep using
[53:24] use, you know, pull up, poor Deb and Peter Link keep using them ready. It's like them.
[53:26] Deb and Peter Link keep using them ready. It's like them.
[53:26] Deb and Peter Link keep using them ready. It's like them. They gave something, you know
[53:27] them ready. It's like them. They gave something, you know
[53:27] them ready. It's like them. They gave something, you know what I mean, to the uh senior
[53:29] They gave something, you know what I mean, to the uh senior
[53:29] They gave something, you know what I mean, to the uh senior center. Do you know what I'm
[53:31] what I mean, to the uh senior center. Do you know what I'm
[53:31] what I mean, to the uh senior center. Do you know what I'm saying? And you know, that's
[53:34] center. Do you know what I'm saying? And you know, that's
[53:34] center. Do you know what I'm saying? And you know, that's living people giving something,
[53:36] saying? And you know, that's living people giving something,
[53:36] saying? And you know, that's living people giving something, you know what I mean? Uh, and
[53:38] living people giving something, you know what I mean? Uh, and
[53:38] living people giving something, you know what I mean? Uh, and to be used immediately for that
[53:40] you know what I mean? Uh, and to be used immediately for that
[53:40] you know what I mean? Uh, and to be used immediately for that that it's just a gift, a gift.
[53:41] to be used immediately for that that it's just a gift, a gift.
[53:41] to be used immediately for that that it's just a gift, a gift. Do you know what I'm saying?
[53:42] that it's just a gift, a gift. Do you know what I'm saying?
[53:43] that it's just a gift, a gift. Do you know what I'm saying? Not a, not something that says,
[53:44] Do you know what I'm saying? Not a, not something that says,
[53:44] Do you know what I'm saying? Not a, not something that says, OK, and put this money aside so
[53:45] Not a, not something that says, OK, and put this money aside so
[53:45] Not a, not something that says, OK, and put this money aside so it can maintain it. That
[53:46] OK, and put this money aside so it can maintain it. That
[53:47] OK, and put this money aside so it can maintain it. That becomes a trust, right? You see
[53:47] it can maintain it. That becomes a trust, right? You see
[53:48] it can maintain it. That becomes a trust, right? You see my point? Do we have any idea?
[53:49] becomes a trust, right? You see my point? Do we have any idea?
[53:49] becomes a trust, right? You see my point? Do we have any idea? I mean, he does say most, but
[53:52] my point? Do we have any idea? I mean, he does say most, but
[53:52] my point? Do we have any idea? I mean, he does say most, but do we, do we know of uh how
[53:53] I mean, he does say most, but do we, do we know of uh how
[53:53] I mean, he does say most, but do we, do we know of uh how many? Well, no, so, well,
[53:54] do we, do we know of uh how many? Well, no, so, well,
[53:54] do we, do we know of uh how many? Well, no, so, well, there's like 50, 52 or 60 or
[53:56] many? Well, no, so, well, there's like 50, 52 or 60 or
[53:56] many? Well, no, so, well, there's like 50, 52 or 60 or something that they had on a
[53:58] there's like 50, 52 or 60 or something that they had on a
[53:58] there's like 50, 52 or 60 or something that they had on a list that he sent me and I was
[53:59] something that they had on a list that he sent me and I was
[53:59] something that they had on a list that he sent me and I was like, holy. crap. These are
[54:01] list that he sent me and I was like, holy. crap. These are
[54:01] list that he sent me and I was like, holy. crap. These are like, you know, what are these?
[54:03] like, holy. crap. These are like, you know, what are these?
[54:03] like, holy. crap. These are like, you know, what are these? And he, he kind of explained it
[54:04] like, you know, what are these? And he, he kind of explained it
[54:04] like, you know, what are these? And he, he kind of explained it but I don't know if all of them
[54:05] And he, he kind of explained it but I don't know if all of them
[54:05] And he, he kind of explained it but I don't know if all of them or some of them, you know, but,
[54:07] but I don't know if all of them or some of them, you know, but,
[54:07] but I don't know if all of them or some of them, you know, but, you know, uh, I don't know,
[54:09] or some of them, you know, but, you know, uh, I don't know,
[54:09] or some of them, you know, but, you know, uh, I don't know, maybe I'll go to this year's,
[54:11] you know, uh, I don't know, maybe I'll go to this year's,
[54:11] you know, uh, I don't know, maybe I'll go to this year's, uh, community scholarship
[54:12] maybe I'll go to this year's, uh, community scholarship
[54:12] maybe I'll go to this year's, uh, community scholarship awards because, uh, that is
[54:14] uh, community scholarship awards because, uh, that is
[54:14] uh, community scholarship awards because, uh, that is going to be a public event, I
[54:16] awards because, uh, that is going to be a public event, I
[54:16] awards because, uh, that is going to be a public event, I think, and I'll just if there's
[54:16] going to be a public event, I think, and I'll just if there's
[54:17] going to be a public event, I think, and I'll just if there's if there's 60, huh, if there's
[54:19] think, and I'll just if there's if there's 60, huh, if there's
[54:19] think, and I'll just if there's if there's 60, huh, if there's 60 total, and if he's saying
[54:21] if there's 60, huh, if there's 60 total, and if he's saying
[54:21] if there's 60, huh, if there's 60 total, and if he's saying most of it is most 45. Well,
[54:23] 60 total, and if he's saying most of it is most 45. Well,
[54:23] 60 total, and if he's saying most of it is most 45. Well, that's what I mean is that this
[54:24] most of it is most 45. Well, that's what I mean is that this
[54:24] most of it is most 45. Well, that's what I mean is that this is only 10 that are, yeah, I
[54:25] that's what I mean is that this is only 10 that are, yeah, I
[54:25] that's what I mean is that this is only 10 that are, yeah, I don't know if that's a semantic
[54:27] is only 10 that are, yeah, I don't know if that's a semantic
[54:27] is only 10 that are, yeah, I don't know if that's a semantic thing, just how he wrote it,
[54:28] don't know if that's a semantic thing, just how he wrote it,
[54:28] don't know if that's a semantic thing, just how he wrote it, like, you know, 3, yeah. But,
[54:30] thing, just how he wrote it, like, you know, 3, yeah. But,
[54:31] thing, just how he wrote it, like, you know, 3, yeah. But, but that's what I mean, and the
[54:32] like, you know, 3, yeah. But, but that's what I mean, and the
[54:32] like, you know, 3, yeah. But, but that's what I mean, and the thing is, is that he didn't
[54:34] but that's what I mean, and the thing is, is that he didn't
[54:34] but that's what I mean, and the thing is, is that he didn't clarify that completely. He did
[54:34] thing is, is that he didn't clarify that completely. He did
[54:35] thing is, is that he didn't clarify that completely. He did use the word most, but I don't
[54:36] clarify that completely. He did use the word most, but I don't
[54:36] clarify that completely. He did use the word most, but I don't want to like split hairs on
[54:37] use the word most, but I don't want to like split hairs on
[54:37] use the word most, but I don't want to like split hairs on semantics. That's for the
[54:38] want to like split hairs on semantics. That's for the
[54:39] want to like split hairs on semantics. That's for the school committee to take all of
[54:39] semantics. That's for the school committee to take all of
[54:39] semantics. That's for the school committee to take all of that and go, oh no, these are
[54:41] school committee to take all of that and go, oh no, these are
[54:41] school committee to take all of that and go, oh no, these are this. That's their job, not
[54:43] that and go, oh no, these are this. That's their job, not
[54:43] that and go, oh no, these are this. That's their job, not Jeff. Jeff is a counselor at
[54:44] this. That's their job, not Jeff. Jeff is a counselor at
[54:44] this. That's their job, not Jeff. Jeff is a counselor at the school, you know, in the
[54:46] Jeff. Jeff is a counselor at the school, you know, in the
[54:46] Jeff. Jeff is a counselor at the school, you know, in the counseling department for, you
[54:46] the school, you know, in the counseling department for, you
[54:46] the school, you know, in the counseling department for, you know, for the kids to, you know
[54:48] counseling department for, you know, for the kids to, you know
[54:48] counseling department for, you know, for the kids to, you know go to college and stuff. He's,
[54:50] know, for the kids to, you know go to college and stuff. He's,
[54:50] know, for the kids to, you know go to college and stuff. He's, you know, he's got nothing to
[54:50] go to college and stuff. He's, you know, he's got nothing to
[54:51] go to college and stuff. He's, you know, he's got nothing to do with the school committee.
[54:52] you know, he's got nothing to do with the school committee.
[54:52] you know, he's got nothing to do with the school committee. I'm just trying to get an idea
[54:53] do with the school committee. I'm just trying to get an idea
[54:53] do with the school committee. I'm just trying to get an idea of what, what's the magnitude
[54:55] I'm just trying to get an idea of what, what's the magnitude
[54:55] I'm just trying to get an idea of what, what's the magnitude of the gap between the
[54:57] of what, what's the magnitude of the gap between the
[54:57] of what, what's the magnitude of the gap between the committee is it 10 maybe that
[54:59] of the gap between the committee is it 10 maybe that
[54:59] of the gap between the committee is it 10 maybe that are this that's. The committee
[55:01] committee is it 10 maybe that are this that's. The committee
[55:01] committee is it 10 maybe that are this that's. The committee to answer properly, or is it 50
[55:04] are this that's. The committee to answer properly, or is it 50
[55:04] are this that's. The committee to answer properly, or is it 50 ? Is it that's the committee to
[55:05] to answer properly, or is it 50 ? Is it that's the committee to
[55:05] to answer properly, or is it 50 ? Is it that's the committee to answer if it's right. If I can
[55:08] ? Is it that's the committee to answer if it's right. If I can
[55:08] ? Is it that's the committee to answer if it's right. If I can say, well, of the 60 we get 48
[55:10] answer if it's right. If I can say, well, of the 60 we get 48
[55:10] answer if it's right. If I can say, well, of the 60 we get 48 that our are private. They had
[55:13] say, well, of the 60 we get 48 that our are private. They had
[55:13] say, well, of the 60 we get 48 that our are private. They had not falling within the
[55:15] that our are private. They had not falling within the
[55:15] that our are private. They had not falling within the definition of a trust at all
[55:16] not falling within the definition of a trust at all
[55:17] not falling within the definition of a trust at all because you pay directly. So
[55:19] definition of a trust at all because you pay directly. So
[55:19] definition of a trust at all because you pay directly. So there's really 12 that we kind
[55:19] because you pay directly. So there's really 12 that we kind
[55:19] because you pay directly. So there's really 12 that we kind of have to work through to
[55:21] there's really 12 that we kind of have to work through to
[55:21] there's really 12 that we kind of have to work through to understand. The declaration.
[55:24] of have to work through to understand. The declaration.
[55:24] of have to work through to understand. The declaration. That's correct. Do you, do you
[55:26] understand. The declaration. That's correct. Do you, do you
[55:26] understand. The declaration. That's correct. Do you, do you that's like, well, why is it
[55:28] That's correct. Do you, do you that's like, well, why is it
[55:28] That's correct. Do you, do you that's like, well, why is it taking so long to get clarity
[55:30] that's like, well, why is it taking so long to get clarity
[55:30] that's like, well, why is it taking so long to get clarity on 12. Items I can see getting
[55:33] taking so long to get clarity on 12. Items I can see getting
[55:33] taking so long to get clarity on 12. Items I can see getting clarity on 60. Takes a more
[55:35] on 12. Items I can see getting clarity on 60. Takes a more
[55:36] on 12. Items I can see getting clarity on 60. Takes a more time than 12. Well, they've had
[55:37] clarity on 60. Takes a more time than 12. Well, they've had
[55:37] clarity on 60. Takes a more time than 12. Well, they've had plenty of time. No, I'm just
[55:39] time than 12. Well, they've had plenty of time. No, I'm just
[55:39] time than 12. Well, they've had plenty of time. No, I'm just saying, right, but, but, but
[55:41] plenty of time. No, I'm just saying, right, but, but, but
[55:41] plenty of time. No, I'm just saying, right, but, but, but hear me out. You ready? So the
[55:42] saying, right, but, but, but hear me out. You ready? So the
[55:42] saying, right, but, but, but hear me out. You ready? So the clock did not start today.
[55:44] hear me out. You ready? So the clock did not start today.
[55:44] hear me out. You ready? So the clock did not start today. Let's just make that clear.
[55:44] clock did not start today. Let's just make that clear.
[55:44] clock did not start today. Let's just make that clear. Ready? The clock started over a
[55:47] Let's just make that clear. Ready? The clock started over a
[55:47] Let's just make that clear. Ready? The clock started over a year ago, OK. And we're not
[55:50] Ready? The clock started over a year ago, OK. And we're not
[55:50] Ready? The clock started over a year ago, OK. And we're not tolerating it anymore. You're
[55:51] year ago, OK. And we're not tolerating it anymore. You're
[55:51] year ago, OK. And we're not tolerating it anymore. You're going to go to the lawyer? I'm
[55:53] tolerating it anymore. You're going to go to the lawyer? I'm
[55:53] tolerating it anymore. You're going to go to the lawyer? I'm gonna say the lawyer has no
[55:55] going to go to the lawyer? I'm gonna say the lawyer has no
[55:55] going to go to the lawyer? I'm gonna say the lawyer has no fiduciary responsibility. I'm
[55:57] gonna say the lawyer has no fiduciary responsibility. I'm
[55:57] gonna say the lawyer has no fiduciary responsibility. I'm gonna contact the board of our
[55:58] fiduciary responsibility. I'm gonna contact the board of our
[55:58] fiduciary responsibility. I'm gonna contact the board of our overseers at our next meeting
[55:59] gonna contact the board of our overseers at our next meeting
[55:59] gonna contact the board of our overseers at our next meeting we'll vote on this. If we don't
[56:00] overseers at our next meeting we'll vote on this. If we don't
[56:00] overseers at our next meeting we'll vote on this. If we don't have a meeting with the school
[56:02] we'll vote on this. If we don't have a meeting with the school
[56:02] we'll vote on this. If we don't have a meeting with the school committee, and I'm going to sit
[56:03] have a meeting with the school committee, and I'm going to sit
[56:03] have a meeting with the school committee, and I'm going to sit there and request at our next
[56:04] committee, and I'm going to sit there and request at our next
[56:04] committee, and I'm going to sit there and request at our next meeting. That we write a letter
[56:06] there and request at our next meeting. That we write a letter
[56:06] there and request at our next meeting. That we write a letter to the board of our overseers
[56:07] meeting. That we write a letter to the board of our overseers
[56:07] meeting. That we write a letter to the board of our overseers about a lawyer's duties, OK,
[56:09] to the board of our overseers about a lawyer's duties, OK,
[56:09] to the board of our overseers about a lawyer's duties, OK, over the duties of a trustee,
[56:12] about a lawyer's duties, OK, over the duties of a trustee,
[56:12] about a lawyer's duties, OK, over the duties of a trustee, OK. And, and, uh, administering
[56:16] over the duties of a trustee, OK. And, and, uh, administering
[56:16] over the duties of a trustee, OK. And, and, uh, administering The legal parameters of trustee
[56:18] OK. And, and, uh, administering The legal parameters of trustee
[56:18] OK. And, and, uh, administering The legal parameters of trustee duties. You know how well that
[56:20] The legal parameters of trustee duties. You know how well that
[56:20] The legal parameters of trustee duties. You know how well that will go over with the board of
[56:20] duties. You know how well that will go over with the board of
[56:20] duties. You know how well that will go over with the board of our overseers. Not good at all.
[56:22] will go over with the board of our overseers. Not good at all.
[56:22] will go over with the board of our overseers. Not good at all. I just read the law to it.
[56:24] our overseers. Not good at all. I just read the law to it.
[56:24] our overseers. Not good at all. I just read the law to it. Right? It says that the
[56:26] I just read the law to it. Right? It says that the
[56:26] I just read the law to it. Right? It says that the fiduciary duty and
[56:27] Right? It says that the fiduciary duty and
[56:27] Right? It says that the fiduciary duty and responsibility comes down to
[56:28] fiduciary duty and responsibility comes down to
[56:28] fiduciary duty and responsibility comes down to the individual trustee
[56:29] responsibility comes down to the individual trustee
[56:29] responsibility comes down to the individual trustee regardless of what a lawyer
[56:29] the individual trustee regardless of what a lawyer
[56:30] the individual trustee regardless of what a lawyer says, and the lawyer does not
[56:31] regardless of what a lawyer says, and the lawyer does not
[56:31] regardless of what a lawyer says, and the lawyer does not answer for a trustee, period.
[56:33] says, and the lawyer does not answer for a trustee, period.
[56:33] says, and the lawyer does not answer for a trustee, period. It's in the, it's in the, it's
[56:34] answer for a trustee, period. It's in the, it's in the, it's
[56:34] answer for a trustee, period. It's in the, it's in the, it's in the decision from the SGC.
[56:38] It's in the, it's in the, it's in the decision from the SGC.
[56:38] It's in the, it's in the, it's in the decision from the SGC. OK. All right. It's like, you
[56:40] in the decision from the SGC. OK. All right. It's like, you
[56:40] in the decision from the SGC. OK. All right. It's like, you know, we can all just come by
[56:41] OK. All right. It's like, you know, we can all just come by
[56:41] OK. All right. It's like, you know, we can all just come by us, sit around the campfire and
[56:43] know, we can all just come by us, sit around the campfire and
[56:43] know, we can all just come by us, sit around the campfire and sing camp songs and tell ghost
[56:45] us, sit around the campfire and sing camp songs and tell ghost
[56:45] us, sit around the campfire and sing camp songs and tell ghost stories and hold the flashlight
[56:45] sing camp songs and tell ghost stories and hold the flashlight
[56:45] sing camp songs and tell ghost stories and hold the flashlight up under our chin, right? Or we
[56:48] stories and hold the flashlight up under our chin, right? Or we
[56:48] stories and hold the flashlight up under our chin, right? Or we can have another pissing
[56:49] up under our chin, right? Or we can have another pissing
[56:49] up under our chin, right? Or we can have another pissing contest. I, and I'm, you know
[56:51] can have another pissing contest. I, and I'm, you know
[56:51] can have another pissing contest. I, and I'm, you know what, OK, this is what this
[56:52] contest. I, and I'm, you know what, OK, this is what this
[56:52] contest. I, and I'm, you know what, OK, this is what this shows you the character of the
[56:54] what, OK, this is what this shows you the character of the
[56:54] what, OK, this is what this shows you the character of the people that you're dealing with
[56:56] shows you the character of the people that you're dealing with
[56:56] shows you the character of the people that you're dealing with This is what this shows, and I
[56:56] people that you're dealing with This is what this shows, and I
[56:56] people that you're dealing with This is what this shows, and I don't think people really
[56:58] This is what this shows, and I don't think people really
[56:58] This is what this shows, and I don't think people really understand that, and I'm gonna
[56:59] don't think people really understand that, and I'm gonna
[56:59] don't think people really understand that, and I'm gonna call it out, right? You all
[57:00] understand that, and I'm gonna call it out, right? You all
[57:00] understand that, and I'm gonna call it out, right? You all want to talk about my character
[57:03] call it out, right? You all want to talk about my character
[57:03] call it out, right? You all want to talk about my character ? Look, you're manipulating
[57:03] want to talk about my character ? Look, you're manipulating
[57:03] want to talk about my character ? Look, you're manipulating character. Quick narcissistic
[57:05] ? Look, you're manipulating character. Quick narcissistic
[57:05] ? Look, you're manipulating character. Quick narcissistic of you to think you're in
[57:07] character. Quick narcissistic of you to think you're in
[57:07] character. Quick narcissistic of you to think you're in charge of everything. You know,
[57:09] of you to think you're in charge of everything. You know,
[57:09] of you to think you're in charge of everything. You know, When you're not, Making your
[57:12] charge of everything. You know, When you're not, Making your
[57:12] charge of everything. You know, When you're not, Making your claims thinking somebody's not
[57:14] When you're not, Making your claims thinking somebody's not
[57:14] When you're not, Making your claims thinking somebody's not going to look into it. Well,
[57:16] claims thinking somebody's not going to look into it. Well,
[57:17] claims thinking somebody's not going to look into it. Well, we're looking and I'll keep
[57:18] going to look into it. Well, we're looking and I'll keep
[57:18] going to look into it. Well, we're looking and I'll keep looking and I'm going to take
[57:19] we're looking and I'll keep looking and I'm going to take
[57:19] we're looking and I'll keep looking and I'm going to take other people into it too, OK,
[57:21] looking and I'm going to take other people into it too, OK,
[57:21] looking and I'm going to take other people into it too, OK, until we get down to the bottom
[57:23] other people into it too, OK, until we get down to the bottom
[57:23] other people into it too, OK, until we get down to the bottom line in this town with these
[57:24] until we get down to the bottom line in this town with these
[57:24] until we get down to the bottom line in this town with these scholarships. With these gifts,
[57:27] line in this town with these scholarships. With these gifts,
[57:27] line in this town with these scholarships. With these gifts, these grants, and these people
[57:28] scholarships. With these gifts, these grants, and these people
[57:28] scholarships. With these gifts, these grants, and these people in this town get what they need
[57:29] these grants, and these people in this town get what they need
[57:29] these grants, and these people in this town get what they need Yeah, y'all don't have to like
[57:30] in this town get what they need Yeah, y'all don't have to like
[57:30] in this town get what they need Yeah, y'all don't have to like how my approach is. I get it.
[57:32] Yeah, y'all don't have to like how my approach is. I get it.
[57:32] Yeah, y'all don't have to like how my approach is. I get it. I'm rough. I'm forward. I'm
[57:36] how my approach is. I get it. I'm rough. I'm forward. I'm
[57:36] how my approach is. I get it. I'm rough. I'm forward. I'm direct. I'm not gonna take no
[57:37] I'm rough. I'm forward. I'm direct. I'm not gonna take no
[57:37] I'm rough. I'm forward. I'm direct. I'm not gonna take no BS. I'm not looking to have my
[57:39] direct. I'm not gonna take no BS. I'm not looking to have my
[57:39] direct. I'm not gonna take no BS. I'm not looking to have my hand held. Does that make me
[57:41] BS. I'm not looking to have my hand held. Does that make me
[57:41] BS. I'm not looking to have my hand held. Does that make me what, not a viable soldier? Are
[57:44] hand held. Does that make me what, not a viable soldier? Are
[57:44] hand held. Does that make me what, not a viable soldier? Are you serious? Really? OK. Tell
[57:46] what, not a viable soldier? Are you serious? Really? OK. Tell
[57:46] what, not a viable soldier? Are you serious? Really? OK. Tell me another story, OK? You don't
[57:48] you serious? Really? OK. Tell me another story, OK? You don't
[57:48] you serious? Really? OK. Tell me another story, OK? You don't become a, you know, you don't
[57:50] me another story, OK? You don't become a, you know, you don't
[57:51] me another story, OK? You don't become a, you know, you don't become a, uh, uh, you don't
[57:52] become a, you know, you don't become a, uh, uh, you don't
[57:53] become a, you know, you don't become a, uh, uh, you don't become a leader by not taking
[57:56] become a, uh, uh, you don't become a leader by not taking
[57:56] become a, uh, uh, you don't become a leader by not taking leadership direction, right?
[57:57] become a leader by not taking leadership direction, right?
[57:57] become a leader by not taking leadership direction, right? Leaders don't sit there and go,
[57:59] leadership direction, right? Leaders don't sit there and go,
[57:59] leadership direction, right? Leaders don't sit there and go, uh. Yes sir, can't we all just
[58:03] Leaders don't sit there and go, uh. Yes sir, can't we all just
[58:03] Leaders don't sit there and go, uh. Yes sir, can't we all just get along? No, a leader has to
[58:04] uh. Yes sir, can't we all just get along? No, a leader has to
[58:04] uh. Yes sir, can't we all just get along? No, a leader has to come out and say, Wrong, we got
[58:06] get along? No, a leader has to come out and say, Wrong, we got
[58:06] get along? No, a leader has to come out and say, Wrong, we got to do something here. Let's get
[58:08] come out and say, Wrong, we got to do something here. Let's get
[58:08] come out and say, Wrong, we got to do something here. Let's get something done here. That's
[58:10] to do something here. Let's get something done here. That's
[58:10] to do something here. Let's get something done here. That's leadership, OK, not why can't
[58:13] something done here. That's leadership, OK, not why can't
[58:13] something done here. That's leadership, OK, not why can't we all just talk to each other,
[58:15] leadership, OK, not why can't we all just talk to each other,
[58:15] leadership, OK, not why can't we all just talk to each other, you know, it's about 4 years
[58:17] we all just talk to each other, you know, it's about 4 years
[58:17] we all just talk to each other, you know, it's about 4 years ago I said, I'm tired of
[58:17] you know, it's about 4 years ago I said, I'm tired of
[58:17] you know, it's about 4 years ago I said, I'm tired of hearing people come up here
[58:18] ago I said, I'm tired of hearing people come up here
[58:18] ago I said, I'm tired of hearing people come up here looking for appointments to
[58:19] hearing people come up here looking for appointments to
[58:19] hearing people come up here looking for appointments to boards saying, I love Lunenberg
[58:21] looking for appointments to boards saying, I love Lunenberg
[58:21] looking for appointments to boards saying, I love Lunenberg I love Lunenberg, I love
[58:23] boards saying, I love Lunenberg I love Lunenberg, I love
[58:23] boards saying, I love Lunenberg I love Lunenberg, I love Lunenberg and getting elected
[58:24] I love Lunenberg, I love Lunenberg and getting elected
[58:24] I love Lunenberg, I love Lunenberg and getting elected and getting appointed by a
[58:26] Lunenberg and getting elected and getting appointed by a
[58:26] Lunenberg and getting elected and getting appointed by a select board. I know about X, Y
[58:27] and getting appointed by a select board. I know about X, Y
[58:27] and getting appointed by a select board. I know about X, Y or I'm just saying they don't
[58:28] select board. I know about X, Y or I'm just saying they don't
[58:28] select board. I know about X, Y or I'm just saying they don't know nothing. They just love
[58:29] or I'm just saying they don't know nothing. They just love
[58:29] or I'm just saying they don't know nothing. They just love Lunenberg, right? And I go like
[58:30] know nothing. They just love Lunenberg, right? And I go like
[58:31] know nothing. They just love Lunenberg, right? And I go like this, I made one comment after
[58:32] Lunenberg, right? And I go like this, I made one comment after
[58:32] Lunenberg, right? And I go like this, I made one comment after another after another after
[58:33] this, I made one comment after another after another after
[58:33] this, I made one comment after another after another after another that there needs to be
[58:35] another after another after another that there needs to be
[58:35] another after another after another that there needs to be accountability and now what do
[58:35] another that there needs to be accountability and now what do
[58:35] another that there needs to be accountability and now what do they have accountability and
[58:36] accountability and now what do they have accountability and
[58:36] accountability and now what do they have accountability and who did that? Who pushed that?
[58:38] they have accountability and who did that? Who pushed that?
[58:38] they have accountability and who did that? Who pushed that? I helped push it. There are
[58:39] who did that? Who pushed that? I helped push it. There are
[58:39] who did that? Who pushed that? I helped push it. There are other people pushing it too, OK
[58:41] I helped push it. There are other people pushing it too, OK
[58:42] I helped push it. There are other people pushing it too, OK but I helped push that. Dave
[58:44] other people pushing it too, OK but I helped push that. Dave
[58:44] other people pushing it too, OK but I helped push that. Dave used to get up here and be like
[58:46] but I helped push that. Dave used to get up here and be like
[58:46] but I helped push that. Dave used to get up here and be like I'm here and enough of that. I
[58:47] used to get up here and be like I'm here and enough of that. I
[58:47] used to get up here and be like I'm here and enough of that. I want people that can do the job
[58:49] I'm here and enough of that. I want people that can do the job
[58:49] I'm here and enough of that. I want people that can do the job Do you know what I mean? You
[58:51] want people that can do the job Do you know what I mean? You
[58:51] want people that can do the job Do you know what I mean? You ran. Why? Because you wanted to
[58:53] Do you know what I mean? You ran. Why? Because you wanted to
[58:53] Do you know what I mean? You ran. Why? Because you wanted to see people you wanted to be in
[58:55] ran. Why? Because you wanted to see people you wanted to be in
[58:55] ran. Why? Because you wanted to see people you wanted to be in a seat to do the job, right?
[58:57] see people you wanted to be in a seat to do the job, right?
[58:57] see people you wanted to be in a seat to do the job, right? You're not trying to put it on
[58:58] a seat to do the job, right? You're not trying to put it on
[58:58] a seat to do the job, right? You're not trying to put it on your LinkedIn, right? Have it
[58:59] You're not trying to put it on your LinkedIn, right? Have it
[59:00] You're not trying to put it on your LinkedIn, right? Have it on your resume, you know, so
[59:00] your LinkedIn, right? Have it on your resume, you know, so
[59:00] your LinkedIn, right? Have it on your resume, you know, so you can sign your name. My name
[59:02] on your resume, you know, so you can sign your name. My name
[59:02] on your resume, you know, so you can sign your name. My name is so and so, MBA and let
[59:04] you can sign your name. My name is so and so, MBA and let
[59:04] you can sign your name. My name is so and so, MBA and let everybody know you have a
[59:05] is so and so, MBA and let everybody know you have a
[59:05] is so and so, MBA and let everybody know you have a master's in Business
[59:07] everybody know you have a master's in Business
[59:07] everybody know you have a master's in Business Administration from Fitchburg.
[59:08] master's in Business Administration from Fitchburg.
[59:08] master's in Business Administration from Fitchburg. Really? I'm from Bentley. You
[59:13] Administration from Fitchburg. Really? I'm from Bentley. You
[59:13] Administration from Fitchburg. Really? I'm from Bentley. You Bentley. Ah, I just have
[59:14] Really? I'm from Bentley. You Bentley. Ah, I just have
[59:14] Really? I'm from Bentley. You Bentley. Ah, I just have Emerson, sorry. I went to an
[59:18] Bentley. Ah, I just have Emerson, sorry. I went to an
[59:18] Bentley. Ah, I just have Emerson, sorry. I went to an art school. Imagine that. How
[59:20] Emerson, sorry. I went to an art school. Imagine that. How
[59:20] Emerson, sorry. I went to an art school. Imagine that. How did that happen? So, Um, So
[59:26] art school. Imagine that. How did that happen? So, Um, So
[59:26] art school. Imagine that. How did that happen? So, Um, So let's continue. So, Again,
[59:29] did that happen? So, Um, So let's continue. So, Again,
[59:29] did that happen? So, Um, So let's continue. So, Again, we're on this email still. So
[59:33] let's continue. So, Again, we're on this email still. So
[59:33] let's continue. So, Again, we're on this email still. So that was Mr. Dion. The
[59:34] we're on this email still. So that was Mr. Dion. The
[59:34] we're on this email still. So that was Mr. Dion. The committee's awarding role is
[59:36] that was Mr. Dion. The committee's awarding role is
[59:36] that was Mr. Dion. The committee's awarding role is not at issue. Where a fund is a
[59:36] committee's awarding role is not at issue. Where a fund is a
[59:36] committee's awarding role is not at issue. Where a fund is a gift to the school, 71 section
[59:38] not at issue. Where a fund is a gift to the school, 71 section
[59:39] not at issue. Where a fund is a gift to the school, 71 section 37A gives the committee
[59:40] gift to the school, 71 section 37A gives the committee
[59:40] gift to the school, 71 section 37A gives the committee authority to expend it and the
[59:42] 37A gives the committee authority to expend it and the
[59:42] 37A gives the committee authority to expend it and the commission has no role. We're a
[59:43] authority to expend it and the commission has no role. We're a
[59:43] authority to expend it and the commission has no role. We're a fund is town held, the
[59:45] commission has no role. We're a fund is town held, the
[59:45] commission has no role. We're a fund is town held, the commission's duty under Chapter
[59:45] fund is town held, the commission's duty under Chapter
[59:45] fund is town held, the commission's duty under Chapter 41, sections 45 to 47 and
[59:49] commission's duty under Chapter 41, sections 45 to 47 and
[59:49] commission's duty under Chapter 41, sections 45 to 47 and chapter 203C, right? Is custody
[59:54] 41, sections 45 to 47 and chapter 203C, right? Is custody
[59:54] 41, sections 45 to 47 and chapter 203C, right? Is custody Prudent investment, confirming
[59:56] chapter 203C, right? Is custody Prudent investment, confirming
[59:56] chapter 203C, right? Is custody Prudent investment, confirming that distributions follow
[59:56] Prudent investment, confirming that distributions follow
[59:57] Prudent investment, confirming that distributions follow donors' terms. Did we say that?
[1:00:00] that distributions follow donors' terms. Did we say that?
[1:00:00] that distributions follow donors' terms. Did we say that? Watch this. In the committee
[1:00:01] donors' terms. Did we say that? Watch this. In the committee
[1:00:01] donors' terms. Did we say that? Watch this. In the committee may still be the body that
[1:00:03] Watch this. In the committee may still be the body that
[1:00:03] Watch this. In the committee may still be the body that selects the recipients as it
[1:00:05] may still be the body that selects the recipients as it
[1:00:05] may still be the body that selects the recipients as it does now for the Beth Curtis
[1:00:06] selects the recipients as it does now for the Beth Curtis
[1:00:06] selects the recipients as it does now for the Beth Curtis scholarship. So, sorting the
[1:00:09] does now for the Beth Curtis scholarship. So, sorting the
[1:00:09] does now for the Beth Curtis scholarship. So, sorting the two categories is the whole
[1:00:10] scholarship. So, sorting the two categories is the whole
[1:00:10] scholarship. So, sorting the two categories is the whole purpose of the meeting. I don't
[1:00:12] two categories is the whole purpose of the meeting. I don't
[1:00:12] two categories is the whole purpose of the meeting. I don't have a declaration of the best
[1:00:14] purpose of the meeting. I don't have a declaration of the best
[1:00:14] purpose of the meeting. I don't have a declaration of the best Curtis scholarship. Do do you?
[1:00:16] have a declaration of the best Curtis scholarship. Do do you?
[1:00:16] have a declaration of the best Curtis scholarship. Do do you? Never heard of it. Oh, You mean
[1:00:18] Curtis scholarship. Do do you? Never heard of it. Oh, You mean
[1:00:19] Curtis scholarship. Do do you? Never heard of it. Oh, You mean that's not in our pooled fund?
[1:00:20] Never heard of it. Oh, You mean that's not in our pooled fund?
[1:00:21] Never heard of it. Oh, You mean that's not in our pooled fund? Uh, Mary, what are you doing?
[1:00:23] that's not in our pooled fund? Uh, Mary, what are you doing?
[1:00:23] that's not in our pooled fund? Uh, Mary, what are you doing? Marlene doesn't know about it.
[1:00:24] Uh, Mary, what are you doing? Marlene doesn't know about it.
[1:00:24] Uh, Mary, what are you doing? Marlene doesn't know about it. Wait a minute, what am I saying
[1:00:25] Marlene doesn't know about it. Wait a minute, what am I saying
[1:00:25] Marlene doesn't know about it. Wait a minute, what am I saying Marlene for? Who's holding that
[1:00:27] Wait a minute, what am I saying Marlene for? Who's holding that
[1:00:27] Wait a minute, what am I saying Marlene for? Who's holding that money? That's my question. Oh
[1:00:32] Marlene for? Who's holding that money? That's my question. Oh
[1:00:32] Marlene for? Who's holding that money? That's my question. Oh Oh, the exposure. The public
[1:00:34] money? That's my question. Oh Oh, the exposure. The public
[1:00:34] money? That's my question. Oh Oh, the exposure. The public record is so wonderful. I know
[1:00:37] Oh, the exposure. The public record is so wonderful. I know
[1:00:37] Oh, the exposure. The public record is so wonderful. I know everybody likes to slam me off
[1:00:37] record is so wonderful. I know everybody likes to slam me off
[1:00:37] record is so wonderful. I know everybody likes to slam me off the public record I got. Well,
[1:00:42] everybody likes to slam me off the public record I got. Well,
[1:00:42] everybody likes to slam me off the public record I got. Well, you know, the pendulum swings
[1:00:43] the public record I got. Well, you know, the pendulum swings
[1:00:44] the public record I got. Well, you know, the pendulum swings both ways. Questions for the
[1:00:46] you know, the pendulum swings both ways. Questions for the
[1:00:46] you know, the pendulum swings both ways. Questions for the town. The treasurer does not
[1:00:48] both ways. Questions for the town. The treasurer does not
[1:00:48] both ways. Questions for the town. The treasurer does not presently hold the scholarship
[1:00:48] town. The treasurer does not presently hold the scholarship
[1:00:49] town. The treasurer does not presently hold the scholarship accounts the school department
[1:00:50] presently hold the scholarship accounts the school department
[1:00:50] presently hold the scholarship accounts the school department manages. She holds only, uh,
[1:00:53] accounts the school department manages. She holds only, uh,
[1:00:53] accounts the school department manages. She holds only, uh, the town's trust funds and
[1:00:54] manages. She holds only, uh, the town's trust funds and
[1:00:54] manages. She holds only, uh, the town's trust funds and disperses to the school from
[1:00:55] the town's trust funds and disperses to the school from
[1:00:55] the town's trust funds and disperses to the school from those. On April 21st, she wrote
[1:00:57] disperses to the school from those. On April 21st, she wrote
[1:00:57] disperses to the school from those. On April 21st, she wrote that she could not yet tell
[1:00:59] those. On April 21st, she wrote that she could not yet tell
[1:00:59] those. On April 21st, she wrote that she could not yet tell whether the school's accounts
[1:00:59] that she could not yet tell whether the school's accounts
[1:00:59] that she could not yet tell whether the school's accounts are gifts or scholarship trusts
[1:01:01] whether the school's accounts are gifts or scholarship trusts
[1:01:01] whether the school's accounts are gifts or scholarship trusts She's been asking since
[1:01:03] are gifts or scholarship trusts She's been asking since
[1:01:03] are gifts or scholarship trusts She's been asking since November under Chapter 7137A
[1:01:05] She's been asking since November under Chapter 7137A
[1:01:05] She's been asking since November under Chapter 7137A and chapter 4453, a gift funds
[1:01:08] November under Chapter 7137A and chapter 4453, a gift funds
[1:01:08] November under Chapter 7137A and chapter 4453, a gift funds received by the school
[1:01:08] and chapter 4453, a gift funds received by the school
[1:01:08] and chapter 4453, a gift funds received by the school committee are to be deposited
[1:01:10] received by the school committee are to be deposited
[1:01:10] received by the school committee are to be deposited with her under Chapter 4146.
[1:01:13] committee are to be deposited with her under Chapter 4146.
[1:01:13] committee are to be deposited with her under Chapter 4146. She is the custodian of all
[1:01:15] with her under Chapter 4146. She is the custodian of all
[1:01:15] with her under Chapter 4146. She is the custodian of all funds and securities. Of such
[1:01:17] She is the custodian of all funds and securities. Of such
[1:01:17] She is the custodian of all funds and securities. Of such trust funds and expenses from
[1:01:17] funds and securities. Of such trust funds and expenses from
[1:01:18] funds and securities. Of such trust funds and expenses from them as directed by the
[1:01:20] trust funds and expenses from them as directed by the
[1:01:20] trust funds and expenses from them as directed by the commissioners, whichever
[1:01:21] them as directed by the commissioners, whichever
[1:01:21] them as directed by the commissioners, whichever category each account falls in,
[1:01:23] commissioners, whichever category each account falls in,
[1:01:24] commissioners, whichever category each account falls in, the statutes place it in her
[1:01:24] category each account falls in, the statutes place it in her
[1:01:24] category each account falls in, the statutes place it in her custody. That summer held and
[1:01:26] the statutes place it in her custody. That summer held and
[1:01:26] the statutes place it in her custody. That summer held and managed by the school
[1:01:28] custody. That summer held and managed by the school
[1:01:28] custody. That summer held and managed by the school department outside her office.
[1:01:29] managed by the school department outside her office.
[1:01:29] managed by the school department outside her office. It's one of the things the
[1:01:30] department outside her office. It's one of the things the
[1:01:30] department outside her office. It's one of the things the joint meetings should settle,
[1:01:31] It's one of the things the joint meetings should settle,
[1:01:31] It's one of the things the joint meetings should settle, and it cannot be settled until
[1:01:33] joint meetings should settle, and it cannot be settled until
[1:01:33] joint meetings should settle, and it cannot be settled until she is told what the accounts
[1:01:35] and it cannot be settled until she is told what the accounts
[1:01:35] and it cannot be settled until she is told what the accounts are. OK, let's not tell Mylene
[1:01:38] she is told what the accounts are. OK, let's not tell Mylene
[1:01:38] she is told what the accounts are. OK, let's not tell Mylene nothing. That's what's going on
[1:01:42] are. OK, let's not tell Mylene nothing. That's what's going on
[1:01:42] are. OK, let's not tell Mylene nothing. That's what's going on The Townsville financial
[1:01:44] nothing. That's what's going on The Townsville financial
[1:01:44] nothing. That's what's going on The Townsville financial policies manuals prepared for
[1:01:44] The Townsville financial policies manuals prepared for
[1:01:45] The Townsville financial policies manuals prepared for the select board by the
[1:01:46] policies manuals prepared for the select board by the
[1:01:46] policies manuals prepared for the select board by the division of Local Services in
[1:01:48] the select board by the division of Local Services in
[1:01:48] the select board by the division of Local Services in April 2024 and filed on
[1:01:51] division of Local Services in April 2024 and filed on
[1:01:51] division of Local Services in April 2024 and filed on Match.gov states its investment
[1:01:53] April 2024 and filed on Match.gov states its investment
[1:01:53] April 2024 and filed on Match.gov states its investment policies that quote all trust
[1:01:53] Match.gov states its investment policies that quote all trust
[1:01:53] Match.gov states its investment policies that quote all trust funds are under the treasury
[1:01:55] policies that quote all trust funds are under the treasury
[1:01:55] policies that quote all trust funds are under the treasury collector's control unless
[1:01:57] funds are under the treasury collector's control unless
[1:01:57] funds are under the treasury collector's control unless otherwise directed by their
[1:01:59] collector's control unless otherwise directed by their
[1:01:59] collector's control unless otherwise directed by their particular donors and directs
[1:02:00] otherwise directed by their particular donors and directs
[1:02:00] otherwise directed by their particular donors and directs the treasurer to quote send
[1:02:02] particular donors and directs the treasurer to quote send
[1:02:02] particular donors and directs the treasurer to quote send letters to banks in the local
[1:02:03] the treasurer to quote send letters to banks in the local
[1:02:03] the treasurer to quote send letters to banks in the local region requesting them to
[1:02:05] letters to banks in the local region requesting them to
[1:02:05] letters to banks in the local region requesting them to report all usage of the town's
[1:02:07] region requesting them to report all usage of the town's
[1:02:07] region requesting them to report all usage of the town's tax identification number as a
[1:02:09] report all usage of the town's tax identification number as a
[1:02:09] report all usage of the town's tax identification number as a means number is used only by
[1:02:11] tax identification number as a means number is used only by
[1:02:11] tax identification number as a means number is used only by the treasure and collector and
[1:02:11] means number is used only by the treasure and collector and
[1:02:11] means number is used only by the treasure and collector and no outside entities, unquote.
[1:02:15] the treasure and collector and no outside entities, unquote.
[1:02:15] the treasure and collector and no outside entities, unquote. Well, school's been been an
[1:02:17] no outside entities, unquote. Well, school's been been an
[1:02:17] no outside entities, unquote. Well, school's been been an outside entity. Inside entity,
[1:02:18] Well, school's been been an outside entity. Inside entity,
[1:02:18] Well, school's been been an outside entity. Inside entity, outside entity, oh, what's it,
[1:02:20] outside entity. Inside entity, outside entity, oh, what's it,
[1:02:20] outside entity. Inside entity, outside entity, oh, what's it, this side is it, that side,
[1:02:22] outside entity, oh, what's it, this side is it, that side,
[1:02:22] outside entity, oh, what's it, this side is it, that side, tomato, tomato, potato, potato.
[1:02:24] this side is it, that side, tomato, tomato, potato, potato.
[1:02:24] this side is it, that side, tomato, tomato, potato, potato. Why don't we just call the
[1:02:25] tomato, tomato, potato, potato. Why don't we just call the
[1:02:25] tomato, tomato, potato, potato. Why don't we just call the whole thing off. What do you
[1:02:27] Why don't we just call the whole thing off. What do you
[1:02:27] Why don't we just call the whole thing off. What do you think? Love that. It's
[1:02:34] whole thing off. What do you think? Love that. It's
[1:02:34] whole thing off. What do you think? Love that. It's disbursement policies and that
[1:02:36] think? Love that. It's disbursement policies and that
[1:02:36] think? Love that. It's disbursement policies and that same policy provides that no
[1:02:38] disbursement policies and that same policy provides that no
[1:02:38] disbursement policies and that same policy provides that no disbursement of any payroll or
[1:02:38] same policy provides that no disbursement of any payroll or
[1:02:38] same policy provides that no disbursement of any payroll or accounts payable expense shall
[1:02:40] disbursement of any payroll or accounts payable expense shall
[1:02:40] disbursement of any payroll or accounts payable expense shall occur without the prior prior
[1:02:41] accounts payable expense shall occur without the prior prior
[1:02:41] accounts payable expense shall occur without the prior prior view of the town accountant and
[1:02:43] occur without the prior prior view of the town accountant and
[1:02:43] occur without the prior prior view of the town accountant and approval by the select board.
[1:02:45] view of the town accountant and approval by the select board.
[1:02:45] view of the town accountant and approval by the select board. The manual is labeled the draft
[1:02:45] approval by the select board. The manual is labeled the draft
[1:02:45] approval by the select board. The manual is labeled the draft for the select board's approval
[1:02:47] The manual is labeled the draft for the select board's approval
[1:02:47] The manual is labeled the draft for the select board's approval and the school committee's
[1:02:47] for the select board's approval and the school committee's
[1:02:47] for the select board's approval and the school committee's minutes of September 2024,
[1:02:50] and the school committee's minutes of September 2024,
[1:02:50] and the school committee's minutes of September 2024, record its discussion of the
[1:02:52] minutes of September 2024, record its discussion of the
[1:02:52] minutes of September 2024, record its discussion of the document before formal adoption
[1:02:53] record its discussion of the document before formal adoption
[1:02:53] record its discussion of the document before formal adoption by the select board. Three
[1:02:54] document before formal adoption by the select board. Three
[1:02:54] document before formal adoption by the select board. Three questions for the town manager,
[1:02:56] by the select board. Three questions for the town manager,
[1:02:56] by the select board. Three questions for the town manager, which I asked to be answered in
[1:02:56] questions for the town manager, which I asked to be answered in
[1:02:56] questions for the town manager, which I asked to be answered in writing before the joint
[1:02:58] which I asked to be answered in writing before the joint
[1:02:58] which I asked to be answered in writing before the joint meeting. Has the financial
[1:02:59] writing before the joint meeting. Has the financial
[1:02:59] writing before the joint meeting. Has the financial policies manual been adopted by
[1:03:01] meeting. Has the financial policies manual been adopted by
[1:03:01] meeting. Has the financial policies manual been adopted by the select board in whole or in
[1:03:02] policies manual been adopted by the select board in whole or in
[1:03:03] policies manual been adopted by the select board in whole or in part, and on what date. If not,
[1:03:05] the select board in whole or in part, and on what date. If not,
[1:03:05] the select board in whole or in part, and on what date. If not, what is its status? Has the
[1:03:07] part, and on what date. If not, what is its status? Has the
[1:03:07] part, and on what date. If not, what is its status? Has the treasurer sent the annual bank
[1:03:08] what is its status? Has the treasurer sent the annual bank
[1:03:08] what is its status? Has the treasurer sent the annual bank letters, the investments policy
[1:03:11] treasurer sent the annual bank letters, the investments policy
[1:03:12] treasurer sent the annual bank letters, the investments policy contemplates requesting each
[1:03:12] letters, the investments policy contemplates requesting each
[1:03:12] letters, the investments policy contemplates requesting each institution to report all
[1:03:14] contemplates requesting each institution to report all
[1:03:14] contemplates requesting each institution to report all accounts held under the town's
[1:03:14] institution to report all accounts held under the town's
[1:03:14] institution to report all accounts held under the town's EIN and if so, what did they
[1:03:16] accounts held under the town's EIN and if so, what did they
[1:03:16] accounts held under the town's EIN and if so, what did they return? See, which scholarship
[1:03:19] EIN and if so, what did they return? See, which scholarship
[1:03:19] EIN and if so, what did they return? See, which scholarship gift and revolving accounts of
[1:03:20] return? See, which scholarship gift and revolving accounts of
[1:03:20] return? See, which scholarship gift and revolving accounts of the school department are
[1:03:21] gift and revolving accounts of the school department are
[1:03:21] gift and revolving accounts of the school department are currently in the treasurer's
[1:03:22] the school department are currently in the treasurer's
[1:03:22] the school department are currently in the treasurer's custody and paid on select
[1:03:23] currently in the treasurer's custody and paid on select
[1:03:23] currently in the treasurer's custody and paid on select board warrants in which, if any
[1:03:25] custody and paid on select board warrants in which, if any
[1:03:25] custody and paid on select board warrants in which, if any are held elsewhere. Requests.
[1:03:30] board warrants in which, if any are held elsewhere. Requests.
[1:03:30] board warrants in which, if any are held elsewhere. Requests. The commission voted on August
[1:03:30] are held elsewhere. Requests. The commission voted on August
[1:03:30] are held elsewhere. Requests. The commission voted on August 27th to request a joint meeting
[1:03:32] The commission voted on August 27th to request a joint meeting
[1:03:32] The commission voted on August 27th to request a joint meeting within 30 days at a time and
[1:03:33] 27th to request a joint meeting within 30 days at a time and
[1:03:33] 27th to request a joint meeting within 30 days at a time and place of the school committee's
[1:03:35] within 30 days at a time and place of the school committee's
[1:03:35] within 30 days at a time and place of the school committee's choosing. That window runs at
[1:03:37] place of the school committee's choosing. That window runs at
[1:03:37] place of the school committee's choosing. That window runs at approximately September 26th.
[1:03:39] choosing. That window runs at approximately September 26th.
[1:03:39] choosing. That window runs at approximately September 26th. Please send, this is my request
[1:03:41] approximately September 26th. Please send, this is my request
[1:03:41] approximately September 26th. Please send, this is my request 2 or 3 dates that work for your
[1:03:43] Please send, this is my request 2 or 3 dates that work for your
[1:03:43] Please send, this is my request 2 or 3 dates that work for your committee in the name of
[1:03:44] 2 or 3 dates that work for your committee in the name of
[1:03:44] 2 or 3 dates that work for your committee in the name of counsel. The written answers
[1:03:46] committee in the name of counsel. The written answers
[1:03:46] committee in the name of counsel. The written answers requested above in advance of
[1:03:48] counsel. The written answers requested above in advance of
[1:03:48] counsel. The written answers requested above in advance of that meeting would let it be a
[1:03:50] requested above in advance of that meeting would let it be a
[1:03:50] requested above in advance of that meeting would let it be a working session rather than a
[1:03:50] that meeting would let it be a working session rather than a
[1:03:50] that meeting would let it be a working session rather than a first exchange of positions.
[1:03:52] working session rather than a first exchange of positions.
[1:03:52] working session rather than a first exchange of positions. Like I said, a single evening
[1:03:53] first exchange of positions. Like I said, a single evening
[1:03:53] first exchange of positions. Like I said, a single evening with the instruments and the
[1:03:55] Like I said, a single evening with the instruments and the
[1:03:55] Like I said, a single evening with the instruments and the account information on the
[1:03:56] with the instruments and the account information on the
[1:03:56] with the instruments and the account information on the table and the responsible town
[1:03:57] account information on the table and the responsible town
[1:03:57] account information on the table and the responsible town officers present should resolve
[1:03:58] table and the responsible town officers present should resolve
[1:03:58] table and the responsible town officers present should resolve most of this, right? So that's
[1:03:59] officers present should resolve most of this, right? So that's
[1:04:00] officers present should resolve most of this, right? So that's what we do, right? So we've
[1:04:02] most of this, right? So that's what we do, right? So we've
[1:04:02] most of this, right? So that's what we do, right? So we've given you a whole year of your
[1:04:04] what we do, right? So we've given you a whole year of your
[1:04:04] what we do, right? So we've given you a whole year of your being able to do it. You've had
[1:04:06] given you a whole year of your being able to do it. You've had
[1:04:06] given you a whole year of your being able to do it. You've had plenty of time. And when he was
[1:04:08] being able to do it. You've had plenty of time. And when he was
[1:04:08] being able to do it. You've had plenty of time. And when he was working with Special Tommy and
[1:04:09] plenty of time. And when he was working with Special Tommy and
[1:04:09] plenty of time. And when he was working with Special Tommy and oh, we have another special
[1:04:10] working with Special Tommy and oh, we have another special
[1:04:10] working with Special Tommy and oh, we have another special Tommy coming up. Oh my goodness
[1:04:11] oh, we have another special Tommy coming up. Oh my goodness
[1:04:11] oh, we have another special Tommy coming up. Oh my goodness the other Tommy, we're working
[1:04:12] Tommy coming up. Oh my goodness the other Tommy, we're working
[1:04:13] Tommy coming up. Oh my goodness the other Tommy, we're working with a bunch of, we don't have
[1:04:13] the other Tommy, we're working with a bunch of, we don't have
[1:04:13] the other Tommy, we're working with a bunch of, we don't have money. I'm hiring a new
[1:04:15] with a bunch of, we don't have money. I'm hiring a new
[1:04:15] with a bunch of, we don't have money. I'm hiring a new freaking firm to come in and
[1:04:15] money. I'm hiring a new freaking firm to come in and
[1:04:16] money. I'm hiring a new freaking firm to come in and account, right? This is the new
[1:04:17] freaking firm to come in and account, right? This is the new
[1:04:17] freaking firm to come in and account, right? This is the new one I'm going to hear, right?
[1:04:18] account, right? This is the new one I'm going to hear, right?
[1:04:18] account, right? This is the new one I'm going to hear, right? Oh, we just hired a firm to
[1:04:19] one I'm going to hear, right? Oh, we just hired a firm to
[1:04:19] one I'm going to hear, right? Oh, we just hired a firm to come in and look at all our
[1:04:20] Oh, we just hired a firm to come in and look at all our
[1:04:20] Oh, we just hired a firm to come in and look at all our books. That's going to be the
[1:04:21] come in and look at all our books. That's going to be the
[1:04:21] come in and look at all our books. That's going to be the next deflection. They hired a
[1:04:22] books. That's going to be the next deflection. They hired a
[1:04:22] books. That's going to be the next deflection. They hired a firm to come in. They got money
[1:04:24] next deflection. They hired a firm to come in. They got money
[1:04:24] next deflection. They hired a firm to come in. They got money at special meeting to hire a
[1:04:26] firm to come in. They got money at special meeting to hire a
[1:04:26] firm to come in. They got money at special meeting to hire a firm to come in and evaluate
[1:04:27] at special meeting to hire a firm to come in and evaluate
[1:04:27] at special meeting to hire a firm to come in and evaluate their books like an audit. Oh,
[1:04:29] firm to come in and evaluate their books like an audit. Oh,
[1:04:29] firm to come in and evaluate their books like an audit. Oh, OK. Well, we got to wait for
[1:04:31] their books like an audit. Oh, OK. Well, we got to wait for
[1:04:31] their books like an audit. Oh, OK. Well, we got to wait for the audit to happen before we
[1:04:31] OK. Well, we got to wait for the audit to happen before we
[1:04:31] OK. Well, we got to wait for the audit to happen before we can give you the information.
[1:04:33] the audit to happen before we can give you the information.
[1:04:33] the audit to happen before we can give you the information. Are the audit's going to take 9
[1:04:33] can give you the information. Are the audit's going to take 9
[1:04:33] can give you the information. Are the audit's going to take 9 months. I don't think so. No,
[1:04:37] Are the audit's going to take 9 months. I don't think so. No,
[1:04:37] Are the audit's going to take 9 months. I don't think so. No, you prioritize your audit and
[1:04:37] months. I don't think so. No, you prioritize your audit and
[1:04:38] months. I don't think so. No, you prioritize your audit and you say, pull all that
[1:04:39] you prioritize your audit and you say, pull all that
[1:04:39] you prioritize your audit and you say, pull all that information out and hand it to
[1:04:40] you say, pull all that information out and hand it to
[1:04:40] you say, pull all that information out and hand it to the commission. See, that's how
[1:04:42] information out and hand it to the commission. See, that's how
[1:04:42] information out and hand it to the commission. See, that's how it works. So, Uh, school
[1:04:46] the commission. See, that's how it works. So, Uh, school
[1:04:46] the commission. See, that's how it works. So, Uh, school committee let not that be a
[1:04:47] it works. So, Uh, school committee let not that be a
[1:04:47] it works. So, Uh, school committee let not that be a deflection, please. All right,
[1:04:48] committee let not that be a deflection, please. All right,
[1:04:48] committee let not that be a deflection, please. All right, wouldn't you agree that we
[1:04:49] deflection, please. All right, wouldn't you agree that we
[1:04:49] deflection, please. All right, wouldn't you agree that we shouldn't be deflected on that
[1:04:51] wouldn't you agree that we shouldn't be deflected on that
[1:04:51] wouldn't you agree that we shouldn't be deflected on that premise? Yes, I'm just trying
[1:04:53] shouldn't be deflected on that premise? Yes, I'm just trying
[1:04:53] shouldn't be deflected on that premise? Yes, I'm just trying to find another hole that
[1:04:54] premise? Yes, I'm just trying to find another hole that
[1:04:54] premise? Yes, I'm just trying to find another hole that they're gonna try to deflect
[1:04:55] to find another hole that they're gonna try to deflect
[1:04:55] to find another hole that they're gonna try to deflect into. Oh, all audits come to an
[1:05:00] they're gonna try to deflect into. Oh, all audits come to an
[1:05:00] they're gonna try to deflect into. Oh, all audits come to an end eventually. Yeah, I know
[1:05:02] into. Oh, all audits come to an end eventually. Yeah, I know
[1:05:02] into. Oh, all audits come to an end eventually. Yeah, I know that. All right. So any
[1:05:06] end eventually. Yeah, I know that. All right. So any
[1:05:06] end eventually. Yeah, I know that. All right. So any discussion? I think you
[1:05:09] that. All right. So any discussion? I think you
[1:05:09] that. All right. So any discussion? I think you articulated your point quite,
[1:05:10] discussion? I think you articulated your point quite,
[1:05:10] discussion? I think you articulated your point quite, quite well, I think, uh, I mean
[1:05:11] articulated your point quite, quite well, I think, uh, I mean
[1:05:11] articulated your point quite, quite well, I think, uh, I mean I'm, I'm taking the position
[1:05:13] quite well, I think, uh, I mean I'm, I'm taking the position
[1:05:13] quite well, I think, uh, I mean I'm, I'm taking the position that does not a situation of
[1:05:16] I'm, I'm taking the position that does not a situation of
[1:05:16] I'm, I'm taking the position that does not a situation of the lack of response due to
[1:05:18] that does not a situation of the lack of response due to
[1:05:18] that does not a situation of the lack of response due to malevolence, but it's more of
[1:05:20] the lack of response due to malevolence, but it's more of
[1:05:20] the lack of response due to malevolence, but it's more of Uh Uh, you know, maybe some
[1:05:25] malevolence, but it's more of Uh Uh, you know, maybe some
[1:05:25] malevolence, but it's more of Uh Uh, you know, maybe some misunderstanding around the
[1:05:27] Uh Uh, you know, maybe some misunderstanding around the
[1:05:27] Uh Uh, you know, maybe some misunderstanding around the prior misunderstanding around
[1:05:27] misunderstanding around the prior misunderstanding around
[1:05:27] misunderstanding around the prior misunderstanding around the requirements and the
[1:05:29] prior misunderstanding around the requirements and the
[1:05:29] prior misunderstanding around the requirements and the responsibilities. That now that
[1:05:32] the requirements and the responsibilities. That now that
[1:05:32] the requirements and the responsibilities. That now that they're more cognizant of them,
[1:05:33] responsibilities. That now that they're more cognizant of them,
[1:05:34] responsibilities. That now that they're more cognizant of them, that they will now work to Move
[1:05:38] they're more cognizant of them, that they will now work to Move
[1:05:38] they're more cognizant of them, that they will now work to Move into compliance and actually
[1:05:38] that they will now work to Move into compliance and actually
[1:05:38] that they will now work to Move into compliance and actually start. At least I guess what's
[1:05:41] into compliance and actually start. At least I guess what's
[1:05:41] into compliance and actually start. At least I guess what's what's troubling is that
[1:05:42] start. At least I guess what's what's troubling is that
[1:05:42] start. At least I guess what's what's troubling is that there's really no if they say
[1:05:43] what's troubling is that there's really no if they say
[1:05:43] what's troubling is that there's really no if they say like, hey, we're working on
[1:05:45] there's really no if they say like, hey, we're working on
[1:05:45] there's really no if they say like, hey, we're working on this and we've researched too
[1:05:48] like, hey, we're working on this and we've researched too
[1:05:48] like, hey, we're working on this and we've researched too and we have some results on
[1:05:49] this and we've researched too and we have some results on
[1:05:49] this and we've researched too and we have some results on these two funds, and this is
[1:05:51] and we have some results on these two funds, and this is
[1:05:51] and we have some results on these two funds, and this is what we found. Here's, here's
[1:05:54] these two funds, and this is what we found. Here's, here's
[1:05:54] these two funds, and this is what we found. Here's, here's some paperwork and we, we got 2
[1:05:56] what we found. Here's, here's some paperwork and we, we got 2
[1:05:56] what we found. Here's, here's some paperwork and we, we got 2 more in, in, in, in process. So
[1:05:56] some paperwork and we, we got 2 more in, in, in, in process. So
[1:05:56] some paperwork and we, we got 2 more in, in, in, in process. So we got another 3 you know what
[1:05:58] more in, in, in, in process. So we got another 3 you know what
[1:05:59] more in, in, in, in process. So we got another 3 you know what I mean? It, it, it's a sort of
[1:06:00] we got another 3 you know what I mean? It, it, it's a sort of
[1:06:00] we got another 3 you know what I mean? It, it, it's a sort of like if there was some evidence
[1:06:01] I mean? It, it, it's a sort of like if there was some evidence
[1:06:01] I mean? It, it, it's a sort of like if there was some evidence you mean a good faith effort,
[1:06:03] like if there was some evidence you mean a good faith effort,
[1:06:03] like if there was some evidence you mean a good faith effort, there's the evidence of a good
[1:06:04] you mean a good faith effort, there's the evidence of a good
[1:06:04] you mean a good faith effort, there's the evidence of a good faith ever ask you, Lisa, I
[1:06:05] there's the evidence of a good faith ever ask you, Lisa, I
[1:06:05] there's the evidence of a good faith ever ask you, Lisa, I wouldn't be, so is there a good
[1:06:07] faith ever ask you, Lisa, I wouldn't be, so is there a good
[1:06:07] faith ever ask you, Lisa, I wouldn't be, so is there a good has there been a good faith
[1:06:07] wouldn't be, so is there a good has there been a good faith
[1:06:08] wouldn't be, so is there a good has there been a good faith effort in a year? You answered
[1:06:09] has there been a good faith effort in a year? You answered
[1:06:09] has there been a good faith effort in a year? You answered me that well, that's my point.
[1:06:10] effort in a year? You answered me that well, that's my point.
[1:06:10] effort in a year? You answered me that well, that's my point. I want to know, but you just
[1:06:12] me that well, that's my point. I want to know, but you just
[1:06:12] me that well, that's my point. I want to know, but you just point there doesn't appear to
[1:06:12] I want to know, but you just point there doesn't appear to
[1:06:12] I want to know, but you just point there doesn't appear to be. I know that, but you just
[1:06:14] point there doesn't appear to be. I know that, but you just
[1:06:14] point there doesn't appear to be. I know that, but you just gave some credibility to
[1:06:15] be. I know that, but you just gave some credibility to
[1:06:15] be. I know that, but you just gave some credibility to something that I have to debate
[1:06:16] gave some credibility to something that I have to debate
[1:06:16] gave some credibility to something that I have to debate you on because you just said
[1:06:18] something that I have to debate you on because you just said
[1:06:18] something that I have to debate you on because you just said that, well, you know, I don't
[1:06:19] you on because you just said that, well, you know, I don't
[1:06:19] you on because you just said that, well, you know, I don't really think it's intentional.
[1:06:20] that, well, you know, I don't really think it's intentional.
[1:06:20] that, well, you know, I don't really think it's intentional. I think it's a misunderstanding
[1:06:22] really think it's intentional. I think it's a misunderstanding
[1:06:22] really think it's intentional. I think it's a misunderstanding I think it's this, that and the
[1:06:22] I think it's a misunderstanding I think it's this, that and the
[1:06:22] I think it's a misunderstanding I think it's this, that and the other thing, right? OK, so.
[1:06:23] I think it's this, that and the other thing, right? OK, so.
[1:06:23] I think it's this, that and the other thing, right? OK, so. Let's take that. So over a year
[1:06:25] other thing, right? OK, so. Let's take that. So over a year
[1:06:25] other thing, right? OK, so. Let's take that. So over a year over a year, let's start with
[1:06:27] Let's take that. So over a year over a year, let's start with
[1:06:27] Let's take that. So over a year over a year, let's start with the assumption that there isn't
[1:06:28] over a year, let's start with the assumption that there isn't
[1:06:28] over a year, let's start with the assumption that there isn't malevolence or well, we already
[1:06:30] the assumption that there isn't malevolence or well, we already
[1:06:30] the assumption that there isn't malevolence or well, we already did that or. We asked for it
[1:06:33] malevolence or well, we already did that or. We asked for it
[1:06:33] malevolence or well, we already did that or. We asked for it last year, right when we got in
[1:06:34] did that or. We asked for it last year, right when we got in
[1:06:34] did that or. We asked for it last year, right when we got in here. Right, I asked it,
[1:06:39] last year, right when we got in here. Right, I asked it,
[1:06:39] last year, right when we got in here. Right, I asked it, remember the debate that was
[1:06:39] here. Right, I asked it, remember the debate that was
[1:06:39] here. Right, I asked it, remember the debate that was going on between the
[1:06:41] remember the debate that was going on between the
[1:06:41] remember the debate that was going on between the Conservation commission, the
[1:06:43] going on between the Conservation commission, the
[1:06:43] going on between the Conservation commission, the trusts held by then, which we
[1:06:44] Conservation commission, the trusts held by then, which we
[1:06:44] Conservation commission, the trusts held by then, which we figured out, and which was fine
[1:06:46] trusts held by then, which we figured out, and which was fine
[1:06:46] trusts held by then, which we figured out, and which was fine We already knew that they're an
[1:06:48] figured out, and which was fine We already knew that they're an
[1:06:48] figured out, and which was fine We already knew that they're an entirely separate entity. They
[1:06:48] We already knew that they're an entirely separate entity. They
[1:06:49] We already knew that they're an entirely separate entity. They have statute under them. And
[1:06:50] entirely separate entity. They have statute under them. And
[1:06:50] entirely separate entity. They have statute under them. And then there was the cemetery
[1:06:51] have statute under them. And then there was the cemetery
[1:06:51] have statute under them. And then there was the cemetery commission and how that trust
[1:06:52] then there was the cemetery commission and how that trust
[1:06:53] then there was the cemetery commission and how that trust was handled and so and so,
[1:06:53] commission and how that trust was handled and so and so,
[1:06:53] commission and how that trust was handled and so and so, right? Remember the whole thing
[1:06:55] was handled and so and so, right? Remember the whole thing
[1:06:55] was handled and so and so, right? Remember the whole thing right? So the school was all
[1:06:57] right? Remember the whole thing right? So the school was all
[1:06:57] right? Remember the whole thing right? So the school was all part of that too, right? But
[1:06:59] right? So the school was all part of that too, right? But
[1:06:59] right? So the school was all part of that too, right? But the town says, oh, that's the
[1:07:00] part of that too, right? But the town says, oh, that's the
[1:07:00] part of that too, right? But the town says, oh, that's the school, we don't have nothing
[1:07:01] the town says, oh, that's the school, we don't have nothing
[1:07:01] the town says, oh, that's the school, we don't have nothing to do with the school. And then
[1:07:03] school, we don't have nothing to do with the school. And then
[1:07:03] school, we don't have nothing to do with the school. And then I go to the school and the
[1:07:04] to do with the school. And then I go to the school and the
[1:07:04] to do with the school. And then I go to the school and the school goes, oh, that's the
[1:07:05] I go to the school and the school goes, oh, that's the
[1:07:06] I go to the school and the school goes, oh, that's the town nothing to do with the
[1:07:06] school goes, oh, that's the town nothing to do with the
[1:07:06] school goes, oh, that's the town nothing to do with the town. Right, OK, so it all
[1:07:09] town nothing to do with the town. Right, OK, so it all
[1:07:09] town nothing to do with the town. Right, OK, so it all began there. Ready? You were
[1:07:10] town. Right, OK, so it all began there. Ready? You were
[1:07:11] town. Right, OK, so it all began there. Ready? You were asked. You were asked nicely. I
[1:07:13] began there. Ready? You were asked. You were asked nicely. I
[1:07:13] began there. Ready? You were asked. You were asked nicely. I even met with Tony Scallabrini.
[1:07:15] asked. You were asked nicely. I even met with Tony Scallabrini.
[1:07:15] asked. You were asked nicely. I even met with Tony Scallabrini. He was awesome. And talked with
[1:07:17] even met with Tony Scallabrini. He was awesome. And talked with
[1:07:17] even met with Tony Scallabrini. He was awesome. And talked with him one on one down at uh uh
[1:07:20] He was awesome. And talked with him one on one down at uh uh
[1:07:20] He was awesome. And talked with him one on one down at uh uh down at the coffee shop, right?
[1:07:22] him one on one down at uh uh down at the coffee shop, right?
[1:07:22] him one on one down at uh uh down at the coffee shop, right? And just kind of went over a
[1:07:24] down at the coffee shop, right? And just kind of went over a
[1:07:24] down at the coffee shop, right? And just kind of went over a couple of things. That's all.
[1:07:24] And just kind of went over a couple of things. That's all.
[1:07:24] And just kind of went over a couple of things. That's all. Do you know what I mean? And,
[1:07:26] couple of things. That's all. Do you know what I mean? And,
[1:07:26] couple of things. That's all. Do you know what I mean? And, uh, you know, bounced around a
[1:07:28] Do you know what I mean? And, uh, you know, bounced around a
[1:07:28] Do you know what I mean? And, uh, you know, bounced around a couple of ideas that there
[1:07:29] uh, you know, bounced around a couple of ideas that there
[1:07:29] uh, you know, bounced around a couple of ideas that there might be some added benefit
[1:07:30] couple of ideas that there might be some added benefit
[1:07:30] couple of ideas that there might be some added benefit that might benefit the school
[1:07:31] might be some added benefit that might benefit the school
[1:07:31] might be some added benefit that might benefit the school at the same time, but we have
[1:07:32] that might benefit the school at the same time, but we have
[1:07:32] that might benefit the school at the same time, but we have to get some business done and
[1:07:33] at the same time, but we have to get some business done and
[1:07:33] at the same time, but we have to get some business done and he was OK with that. I gave a,
[1:07:38] to get some business done and he was OK with that. I gave a,
[1:07:38] to get some business done and he was OK with that. I gave a, uh, uh, uh, a verbal comment at
[1:07:40] he was OK with that. I gave a, uh, uh, uh, a verbal comment at
[1:07:40] he was OK with that. I gave a, uh, uh, uh, a verbal comment at the school committee and got
[1:07:40] uh, uh, uh, a verbal comment at the school committee and got
[1:07:40] uh, uh, uh, a verbal comment at the school committee and got told, oh, I talked to my lawyer
[1:07:42] the school committee and got told, oh, I talked to my lawyer
[1:07:42] the school committee and got told, oh, I talked to my lawyer and now here they are again,
[1:07:43] told, oh, I talked to my lawyer and now here they are again,
[1:07:43] told, oh, I talked to my lawyer and now here they are again, another year later, I'm gonna
[1:07:44] and now here they are again, another year later, I'm gonna
[1:07:44] and now here they are again, another year later, I'm gonna talk to my lawyer again. Look,
[1:07:46] another year later, I'm gonna talk to my lawyer again. Look,
[1:07:46] another year later, I'm gonna talk to my lawyer again. Look, I already Read the email to you
[1:07:47] talk to my lawyer again. Look, I already Read the email to you
[1:07:47] talk to my lawyer again. Look, I already Read the email to you already. They already talked to
[1:07:49] I already Read the email to you already. They already talked to
[1:07:49] I already Read the email to you already. They already talked to their lawyer. It's in their
[1:07:51] already. They already talked to their lawyer. It's in their
[1:07:51] already. They already talked to their lawyer. It's in their minutes. They already talked to
[1:07:53] their lawyer. It's in their minutes. They already talked to
[1:07:53] their lawyer. It's in their minutes. They already talked to their lawyer. What are you
[1:07:55] minutes. They already talked to their lawyer. What are you
[1:07:55] minutes. They already talked to their lawyer. What are you waiting for? Why is it another
[1:07:57] their lawyer. What are you waiting for? Why is it another
[1:07:57] their lawyer. What are you waiting for? Why is it another lawyer? Oh, then I think the
[1:07:58] waiting for? Why is it another lawyer? Oh, then I think the
[1:07:58] waiting for? Why is it another lawyer? Oh, then I think the lawyer is interfering with
[1:07:59] lawyer? Oh, then I think the lawyer is interfering with
[1:07:59] lawyer? Oh, then I think the lawyer is interfering with trustee duties. That's not good
[1:08:02] lawyer is interfering with trustee duties. That's not good
[1:08:02] lawyer is interfering with trustee duties. That's not good That means I got to make a
[1:08:02] trustee duties. That's not good That means I got to make a
[1:08:02] trustee duties. That's not good That means I got to make a report to the board of our
[1:08:04] That means I got to make a report to the board of our
[1:08:04] That means I got to make a report to the board of our overseers on behalf of this
[1:08:05] report to the board of our overseers on behalf of this
[1:08:05] report to the board of our overseers on behalf of this board if I get a vote from you
[1:08:06] overseers on behalf of this board if I get a vote from you
[1:08:06] overseers on behalf of this board if I get a vote from you next week. I mean, my, my point
[1:08:10] board if I get a vote from you next week. I mean, my, my point
[1:08:10] board if I get a vote from you next week. I mean, my, my point was. I think that the letter is
[1:08:13] next week. I mean, my, my point was. I think that the letter is
[1:08:14] next week. I mean, my, my point was. I think that the letter is this communication was
[1:08:15] was. I think that the letter is this communication was
[1:08:15] was. I think that the letter is this communication was appropriate given the lack of
[1:08:16] this communication was appropriate given the lack of
[1:08:16] this communication was appropriate given the lack of what appears to be good faith
[1:08:18] appropriate given the lack of what appears to be good faith
[1:08:18] appropriate given the lack of what appears to be good faith effort. Oh, right, OK. That
[1:08:20] what appears to be good faith effort. Oh, right, OK. That
[1:08:20] what appears to be good faith effort. Oh, right, OK. That much better statement better
[1:08:23] effort. Oh, right, OK. That much better statement better
[1:08:23] effort. Oh, right, OK. That much better statement better statement a saying, I'm, I, I
[1:08:24] much better statement better statement a saying, I'm, I, I
[1:08:24] much better statement better statement a saying, I'm, I, I wouldn't start out. Making a
[1:08:27] statement a saying, I'm, I, I wouldn't start out. Making a
[1:08:27] statement a saying, I'm, I, I wouldn't start out. Making a claim that there's malfeasance
[1:08:29] wouldn't start out. Making a claim that there's malfeasance
[1:08:29] wouldn't start out. Making a claim that there's malfeasance or Uh, negligence or whatever,
[1:08:32] claim that there's malfeasance or Uh, negligence or whatever,
[1:08:32] claim that there's malfeasance or Uh, negligence or whatever, but now that they're aware of
[1:08:34] or Uh, negligence or whatever, but now that they're aware of
[1:08:34] or Uh, negligence or whatever, but now that they're aware of it. Because people in school
[1:08:36] but now that they're aware of it. Because people in school
[1:08:36] but now that they're aware of it. Because people in school committee may not know all the
[1:08:38] it. Because people in school committee may not know all the
[1:08:38] it. Because people in school committee may not know all the rules and regulations around,
[1:08:40] committee may not know all the rules and regulations around,
[1:08:40] committee may not know all the rules and regulations around, but it's not the school
[1:08:41] rules and regulations around, but it's not the school
[1:08:41] rules and regulations around, but it's not the school committee that they're talking
[1:08:41] but it's not the school committee that they're talking
[1:08:41] but it's not the school committee that they're talking about. They're talking about
[1:08:42] committee that they're talking about. They're talking about
[1:08:42] committee that they're talking about. They're talking about their lawyer, which is what an
[1:08:43] about. They're talking about their lawyer, which is what an
[1:08:43] about. They're talking about their lawyer, which is what an employee of the superintendent.
[1:08:45] their lawyer, which is what an employee of the superintendent.
[1:08:45] their lawyer, which is what an employee of the superintendent. Hold on, as a contractor of the
[1:08:48] employee of the superintendent. Hold on, as a contractor of the
[1:08:48] employee of the superintendent. Hold on, as a contractor of the superintendent. So that's a
[1:08:50] Hold on, as a contractor of the superintendent. So that's a
[1:08:50] Hold on, as a contractor of the superintendent. So that's a contractor, right, that the
[1:08:52] superintendent. So that's a contractor, right, that the
[1:08:52] superintendent. So that's a contractor, right, that the superintendent pays money to.
[1:08:52] contractor, right, that the superintendent pays money to.
[1:08:52] contractor, right, that the superintendent pays money to. OK, so, so it was not elected
[1:08:56] superintendent pays money to. OK, so, so it was not elected
[1:08:56] superintendent pays money to. OK, so, so it was not elected or anything. That's correct, so
[1:08:57] OK, so, so it was not elected or anything. That's correct, so
[1:08:57] OK, so, so it was not elected or anything. That's correct, so he can't be a trustee. So it
[1:08:59] or anything. That's correct, so he can't be a trustee. So it
[1:08:59] or anything. That's correct, so he can't be a trustee. So it doesn't matter whether the
[1:08:59] he can't be a trustee. So it doesn't matter whether the
[1:08:59] he can't be a trustee. So it doesn't matter whether the school committee knows anything
[1:09:01] doesn't matter whether the school committee knows anything
[1:09:01] doesn't matter whether the school committee knows anything OK? The lawyer should have been
[1:09:03] school committee knows anything OK? The lawyer should have been
[1:09:03] school committee knows anything OK? The lawyer should have been telling the school committee,
[1:09:04] OK? The lawyer should have been telling the school committee,
[1:09:04] OK? The lawyer should have been telling the school committee, uh, uh, you guys. are trustees.
[1:09:05] telling the school committee, uh, uh, you guys. are trustees.
[1:09:06] telling the school committee, uh, uh, you guys. are trustees. I mean, I can give you advice
[1:09:08] uh, uh, you guys. are trustees. I mean, I can give you advice
[1:09:08] uh, uh, you guys. are trustees. I mean, I can give you advice on what to trust and what isn't
[1:09:10] I mean, I can give you advice on what to trust and what isn't
[1:09:10] I mean, I can give you advice on what to trust and what isn't a trust in your custody and
[1:09:12] on what to trust and what isn't a trust in your custody and
[1:09:12] on what to trust and what isn't a trust in your custody and tell you you have to hand these
[1:09:13] a trust in your custody and tell you you have to hand these
[1:09:13] a trust in your custody and tell you you have to hand these over, right, or allow these to
[1:09:15] tell you you have to hand these over, right, or allow these to
[1:09:15] tell you you have to hand these over, right, or allow these to be reviewed. I can give you
[1:09:16] over, right, or allow these to be reviewed. I can give you
[1:09:16] over, right, or allow these to be reviewed. I can give you that advice, but I can't sit
[1:09:18] be reviewed. I can give you that advice, but I can't sit
[1:09:18] be reviewed. I can give you that advice, but I can't sit there and say, uh, you know, oh
[1:09:21] that advice, but I can't sit there and say, uh, you know, oh
[1:09:21] that advice, but I can't sit there and say, uh, you know, oh they can't see it, they can't
[1:09:21] there and say, uh, you know, oh they can't see it, they can't
[1:09:22] there and say, uh, you know, oh they can't see it, they can't have, I can't do that. You, you
[1:09:23] they can't see it, they can't have, I can't do that. You, you
[1:09:24] they can't see it, they can't have, I can't do that. You, you guys are the trustees, OK? And
[1:09:26] have, I can't do that. You, you guys are the trustees, OK? And
[1:09:26] have, I can't do that. You, you guys are the trustees, OK? And if they violate trusteeship,
[1:09:28] guys are the trustees, OK? And if they violate trusteeship,
[1:09:28] guys are the trustees, OK? And if they violate trusteeship, each one of them, OK, is next,
[1:09:30] if they violate trusteeship, each one of them, OK, is next,
[1:09:30] if they violate trusteeship, each one of them, OK, is next, OK, being reported as being
[1:09:32] each one of them, OK, is next, OK, being reported as being
[1:09:32] each one of them, OK, is next, OK, being reported as being trustees in violation of the
[1:09:34] OK, being reported as being trustees in violation of the
[1:09:34] OK, being reported as being trustees in violation of the trust statute under Chapter 2.
[1:09:35] trustees in violation of the trust statute under Chapter 2.
[1:09:35] trustees in violation of the trust statute under Chapter 2. 3. And as trustees on this
[1:09:37] trust statute under Chapter 2. 3. And as trustees on this
[1:09:37] trust statute under Chapter 2. 3. And as trustees on this commission, I don't need the
[1:09:39] 3. And as trustees on this commission, I don't need the
[1:09:39] 3. And as trustees on this commission, I don't need the vote of this commission to make
[1:09:41] commission, I don't need the vote of this commission to make
[1:09:41] commission, I don't need the vote of this commission to make those you individually. I can
[1:09:42] vote of this commission to make those you individually. I can
[1:09:42] vote of this commission to make those you individually. I can individually do that as a
[1:09:44] those you individually. I can individually do that as a
[1:09:44] those you individually. I can individually do that as a trustee here saying that
[1:09:46] individually do that as a trustee here saying that
[1:09:46] individually do that as a trustee here saying that they're a trustees, OK,
[1:09:48] trustee here saying that they're a trustees, OK,
[1:09:48] trustee here saying that they're a trustees, OK, involved in the same
[1:09:50] they're a trustees, OK, involved in the same
[1:09:51] they're a trustees, OK, involved in the same documentation which I am
[1:09:52] involved in the same documentation which I am
[1:09:52] involved in the same documentation which I am allowed, OK, but I would prefer
[1:09:54] documentation which I am allowed, OK, but I would prefer
[1:09:54] documentation which I am allowed, OK, but I would prefer the board agree that we do that
[1:09:55] allowed, OK, but I would prefer the board agree that we do that
[1:09:55] allowed, OK, but I would prefer the board agree that we do that as opposed to me do it
[1:09:57] the board agree that we do that as opposed to me do it
[1:09:57] the board agree that we do that as opposed to me do it individually, but I can't take
[1:09:58] as opposed to me do it individually, but I can't take
[1:09:58] as opposed to me do it individually, but I can't take that unilateral action in
[1:09:59] individually, but I can't take that unilateral action in
[1:09:59] individually, but I can't take that unilateral action in Chapter 203. So can't you. So
[1:10:02] that unilateral action in Chapter 203. So can't you. So
[1:10:02] that unilateral action in Chapter 203. So can't you. So can't they. OK. Like if we were
[1:10:06] Chapter 203. So can't you. So can't they. OK. Like if we were
[1:10:06] Chapter 203. So can't you. So can't they. OK. Like if we were holding to the trust that gave
[1:10:07] can't they. OK. Like if we were holding to the trust that gave
[1:10:07] can't they. OK. Like if we were holding to the trust that gave a scholarship to a kid and we
[1:10:08] holding to the trust that gave a scholarship to a kid and we
[1:10:09] holding to the trust that gave a scholarship to a kid and we saw something different in the
[1:10:10] a scholarship to a kid and we saw something different in the
[1:10:10] a scholarship to a kid and we saw something different in the Declaration, but it really
[1:10:11] saw something different in the Declaration, but it really
[1:10:11] saw something different in the Declaration, but it really wasn't different, do you know
[1:10:12] Declaration, but it really wasn't different, do you know
[1:10:12] Declaration, but it really wasn't different, do you know what I'm saying? It was like
[1:10:15] wasn't different, do you know what I'm saying? It was like
[1:10:15] wasn't different, do you know what I'm saying? It was like somebody's trying to, you know,
[1:10:15] what I'm saying? It was like somebody's trying to, you know,
[1:10:15] what I'm saying? It was like somebody's trying to, you know, I don't want that kid to get it
[1:10:16] somebody's trying to, you know, I don't want that kid to get it
[1:10:16] somebody's trying to, you know, I don't want that kid to get it you know what I mean, or, which
[1:10:18] I don't want that kid to get it you know what I mean, or, which
[1:10:18] I don't want that kid to get it you know what I mean, or, which better never happen. I'll be in
[1:10:19] you know what I mean, or, which better never happen. I'll be in
[1:10:19] you know what I mean, or, which better never happen. I'll be in here screaming from a podium
[1:10:20] better never happen. I'll be in here screaming from a podium
[1:10:20] better never happen. I'll be in here screaming from a podium again. Do you know what I mean?
[1:10:22] here screaming from a podium again. Do you know what I mean?
[1:10:22] here screaming from a podium again. Do you know what I mean? But, um, But you know, then
[1:10:26] again. Do you know what I mean? But, um, But you know, then
[1:10:26] again. Do you know what I mean? But, um, But you know, then that, that's a, that's, you
[1:10:27] But, um, But you know, then that, that's a, that's, you
[1:10:27] But, um, But you know, then that, that's a, that's, you know, somebody can unilaterally
[1:10:28] that, that's a, that's, you know, somebody can unilaterally
[1:10:28] that, that's a, that's, you know, somebody can unilaterally take action, you know, if the
[1:10:29] know, somebody can unilaterally take action, you know, if the
[1:10:29] know, somebody can unilaterally take action, you know, if the board doesn't want to, it
[1:10:31] take action, you know, if the board doesn't want to, it
[1:10:31] take action, you know, if the board doesn't want to, it doesn't matter. Trustee is a
[1:10:31] board doesn't want to, it doesn't matter. Trustee is a
[1:10:31] board doesn't want to, it doesn't matter. Trustee is a trustee, he's an individual.
[1:10:33] doesn't matter. Trustee is a trustee, he's an individual.
[1:10:33] doesn't matter. Trustee is a trustee, he's an individual. Woodward says it. Right, does
[1:10:35] trustee, he's an individual. Woodward says it. Right, does
[1:10:35] trustee, he's an individual. Woodward says it. Right, does not matter what the lawyer says
[1:10:37] Woodward says it. Right, does not matter what the lawyer says
[1:10:37] Woodward says it. Right, does not matter what the lawyer says Everybody, everybody defaults
[1:10:38] not matter what the lawyer says Everybody, everybody defaults
[1:10:38] not matter what the lawyer says Everybody, everybody defaults to the lawyer. I love it
[1:10:40] Everybody, everybody defaults to the lawyer. I love it
[1:10:40] Everybody, everybody defaults to the lawyer. I love it because that case, they went,
[1:10:40] to the lawyer. I love it because that case, they went,
[1:10:40] to the lawyer. I love it because that case, they went, well, the lawyer said, the
[1:10:42] because that case, they went, well, the lawyer said, the
[1:10:42] because that case, they went, well, the lawyer said, the court went, the SJC went, we
[1:10:45] well, the lawyer said, the court went, the SJC went, we
[1:10:45] well, the lawyer said, the court went, the SJC went, we don't care. The lawyer is not
[1:10:48] court went, the SJC went, we don't care. The lawyer is not
[1:10:48] court went, the SJC went, we don't care. The lawyer is not chapter 203C. Uh, and the
[1:10:54] don't care. The lawyer is not chapter 203C. Uh, and the
[1:10:54] don't care. The lawyer is not chapter 203C. Uh, and the lawyer should have told you
[1:10:55] chapter 203C. Uh, and the lawyer should have told you
[1:10:55] chapter 203C. Uh, and the lawyer should have told you that. I can guarantee you,
[1:10:57] lawyer should have told you that. I can guarantee you,
[1:10:58] lawyer should have told you that. I can guarantee you, right? If that was, uh, uh, uh.
[1:11:03] that. I can guarantee you, right? If that was, uh, uh, uh.
[1:11:03] that. I can guarantee you, right? If that was, uh, uh, uh. I would love to hear the record
[1:11:05] right? If that was, uh, uh, uh. I would love to hear the record
[1:11:05] right? If that was, uh, uh, uh. I would love to hear the record on that. And hear that lawyer
[1:11:07] I would love to hear the record on that. And hear that lawyer
[1:11:07] I would love to hear the record on that. And hear that lawyer argue. The lawyer told me so,
[1:11:09] on that. And hear that lawyer argue. The lawyer told me so,
[1:11:09] on that. And hear that lawyer argue. The lawyer told me so, and the judge reprimand the
[1:11:11] argue. The lawyer told me so, and the judge reprimand the
[1:11:11] argue. The lawyer told me so, and the judge reprimand the lawyer going, you should
[1:11:13] and the judge reprimand the lawyer going, you should
[1:11:13] and the judge reprimand the lawyer going, you should already know that. What are you
[1:11:14] lawyer going, you should already know that. What are you
[1:11:14] lawyer going, you should already know that. What are you talking about? Are you serious?
[1:11:16] already know that. What are you talking about? Are you serious?
[1:11:16] already know that. What are you talking about? Are you serious? Right. Do you know what I'm
[1:11:18] talking about? Are you serious? Right. Do you know what I'm
[1:11:18] talking about? Are you serious? Right. Do you know what I'm saying? You of all people
[1:11:19] Right. Do you know what I'm saying? You of all people
[1:11:19] Right. Do you know what I'm saying? You of all people should already know that answer
[1:11:21] saying? You of all people should already know that answer
[1:11:21] saying? You of all people should already know that answer You know, than to make that
[1:11:23] should already know that answer You know, than to make that
[1:11:23] should already know that answer You know, than to make that claim. The lawyer told me so.
[1:11:25] You know, than to make that claim. The lawyer told me so.
[1:11:25] You know, than to make that claim. The lawyer told me so. That's like Norman Berg for
[1:11:29] claim. The lawyer told me so. That's like Norman Berg for
[1:11:29] claim. The lawyer told me so. That's like Norman Berg for lawyers. I only did it because
[1:11:31] That's like Norman Berg for lawyers. I only did it because
[1:11:31] That's like Norman Berg for lawyers. I only did it because I got told to do it. That's
[1:11:32] lawyers. I only did it because I got told to do it. That's
[1:11:32] lawyers. I only did it because I got told to do it. That's coming in, yep. What's at
[1:11:36] I got told to do it. That's coming in, yep. What's at
[1:11:36] I got told to do it. That's coming in, yep. What's at Nuremberg syndrome, they call
[1:11:36] coming in, yep. What's at Nuremberg syndrome, they call
[1:11:37] coming in, yep. What's at Nuremberg syndrome, they call that, right? Right, I was only
[1:11:39] Nuremberg syndrome, they call that, right? Right, I was only
[1:11:39] Nuremberg syndrome, they call that, right? Right, I was only doing what I was told. you know
[1:11:43] that, right? Right, I was only doing what I was told. you know
[1:11:43] that, right? Right, I was only doing what I was told. you know what you were being told was
[1:11:44] doing what I was told. you know what you were being told was
[1:11:44] doing what I was told. you know what you were being told was illegal. That's what my nine
[1:11:45] what you were being told was illegal. That's what my nine
[1:11:45] what you were being told was illegal. That's what my nine year old, that's what my nine
[1:11:47] illegal. That's what my nine year old, that's what my nine
[1:11:47] illegal. That's what my nine year old, that's what my nine year old daughter said. I mean,
[1:11:48] year old, that's what my nine year old daughter said. I mean,
[1:11:48] year old, that's what my nine year old daughter said. I mean, oh, she was 7 at the time, yeah
[1:11:50] year old daughter said. I mean, oh, she was 7 at the time, yeah
[1:11:50] year old daughter said. I mean, oh, she was 7 at the time, yeah she was 7. This was years ago.
[1:11:52] oh, she was 7 at the time, yeah she was 7. This was years ago.
[1:11:52] oh, she was 7 at the time, yeah she was 7. This was years ago. Mom told me I could. Oh, well
[1:11:56] she was 7. This was years ago. Mom told me I could. Oh, well
[1:11:56] she was 7. This was years ago. Mom told me I could. Oh, well she did. I go. You're lucky
[1:11:59] Mom told me I could. Oh, well she did. I go. You're lucky
[1:11:59] Mom told me I could. Oh, well she did. I go. You're lucky you're not of the age to be
[1:12:01] she did. I go. You're lucky you're not of the age to be
[1:12:01] she did. I go. You're lucky you're not of the age to be able to know better. OK. Do you
[1:12:05] you're not of the age to be able to know better. OK. Do you
[1:12:05] you're not of the age to be able to know better. OK. Do you know what I mean? What do you
[1:12:06] able to know better. OK. Do you know what I mean? What do you
[1:12:06] able to know better. OK. Do you know what I mean? What do you do to a seven year old when
[1:12:07] know what I mean? What do you do to a seven year old when
[1:12:07] know what I mean? What do you do to a seven year old when they go, Mom told me I could.
[1:12:10] do to a seven year old when they go, Mom told me I could.
[1:12:10] do to a seven year old when they go, Mom told me I could. Rudy Dogo. You can't tell him
[1:12:12] they go, Mom told me I could. Rudy Dogo. You can't tell him
[1:12:12] they go, Mom told me I could. Rudy Dogo. You can't tell him to do that. No, you just go, oh
[1:12:14] Rudy Dogo. You can't tell him to do that. No, you just go, oh
[1:12:14] Rudy Dogo. You can't tell him to do that. No, you just go, oh OK, you have the conversation
[1:12:15] to do that. No, you just go, oh OK, you have the conversation
[1:12:15] to do that. No, you just go, oh OK, you have the conversation later and be like, you know,
[1:12:17] OK, you have the conversation later and be like, you know,
[1:12:17] OK, you have the conversation later and be like, you know, you told me, you told, yeah, I
[1:12:17] later and be like, you know, you told me, you told, yeah, I
[1:12:17] later and be like, you know, you told me, you told, yeah, I did. Oh, OK. That's how I
[1:12:21] you told me, you told, yeah, I did. Oh, OK. That's how I
[1:12:21] you told me, you told, yeah, I did. Oh, OK. That's how I handled it. I said, sure. Right
[1:12:28] did. Oh, OK. That's how I handled it. I said, sure. Right
[1:12:28] did. Oh, OK. That's how I handled it. I said, sure. Right Pretty good, huh? Yep. So, Any
[1:12:37] handled it. I said, sure. Right Pretty good, huh? Yep. So, Any
[1:12:37] handled it. I said, sure. Right Pretty good, huh? Yep. So, Any other comment? I have no
[1:12:39] Pretty good, huh? Yep. So, Any other comment? I have no
[1:12:39] Pretty good, huh? Yep. So, Any other comment? I have no further comment. You're right.
[1:12:44] other comment? I have no further comment. You're right.
[1:12:44] other comment? I have no further comment. You're right. Meeting minutes ratification.
[1:12:46] further comment. You're right. Meeting minutes ratification.
[1:12:46] further comment. You're right. Meeting minutes ratification. All right, so, I just wanted to
[1:12:50] Meeting minutes ratification. All right, so, I just wanted to
[1:12:50] Meeting minutes ratification. All right, so, I just wanted to um, Look here. Right? If we go
[1:12:55] All right, so, I just wanted to um, Look here. Right? If we go
[1:12:55] All right, so, I just wanted to um, Look here. Right? If we go to Um, The agenda center. Uh,
[1:13:04] um, Look here. Right? If we go to Um, The agenda center. Uh,
[1:13:04] um, Look here. Right? If we go to Um, The agenda center. Uh, you're going to see. And I
[1:13:06] to Um, The agenda center. Uh, you're going to see. And I
[1:13:06] to Um, The agenda center. Uh, you're going to see. And I looked back. And I, I swear to
[1:13:09] you're going to see. And I looked back. And I, I swear to
[1:13:09] you're going to see. And I looked back. And I, I swear to God that we did this, but we're
[1:13:11] looked back. And I, I swear to God that we did this, but we're
[1:13:11] looked back. And I, I swear to God that we did this, but we're gonna do, I don't have time to
[1:13:13] God that we did this, but we're gonna do, I don't have time to
[1:13:13] God that we did this, but we're gonna do, I don't have time to be like, you know, research in
[1:13:15] gonna do, I don't have time to be like, you know, research in
[1:13:15] gonna do, I don't have time to be like, you know, research in every meeting and You know, uh,
[1:13:17] be like, you know, research in every meeting and You know, uh,
[1:13:18] be like, you know, research in every meeting and You know, uh, I, I looked at the minutes.
[1:13:19] every meeting and You know, uh, I, I looked at the minutes.
[1:13:19] every meeting and You know, uh, I, I looked at the minutes. I've read these minutes, we
[1:13:20] I, I looked at the minutes. I've read these minutes, we
[1:13:20] I, I looked at the minutes. I've read these minutes, we have these minutes. These
[1:13:21] I've read these minutes, we have these minutes. These
[1:13:22] I've read these minutes, we have these minutes. These minutes are here. Do you know
[1:13:22] have these minutes. These minutes are here. Do you know
[1:13:22] have these minutes. These minutes are here. Do you know what I mean? And I know that
[1:13:26] minutes are here. Do you know what I mean? And I know that
[1:13:26] minutes are here. Do you know what I mean? And I know that there was a period of time
[1:13:27] what I mean? And I know that there was a period of time
[1:13:27] what I mean? And I know that there was a period of time where we lost 5. Uh, are you
[1:13:29] there was a period of time where we lost 5. Uh, are you
[1:13:29] there was a period of time where we lost 5. Uh, are you talking what's posted to the
[1:13:31] where we lost 5. Uh, are you talking what's posted to the
[1:13:31] where we lost 5. Uh, are you talking what's posted to the town? Yeah, OK, OK, so the town
[1:13:35] talking what's posted to the town? Yeah, OK, OK, so the town
[1:13:35] talking what's posted to the town? Yeah, OK, OK, so the town is saying. That And I know this
[1:13:38] town? Yeah, OK, OK, so the town is saying. That And I know this
[1:13:38] town? Yeah, OK, OK, so the town is saying. That And I know this is, I know in February we voted
[1:13:40] is saying. That And I know this is, I know in February we voted
[1:13:40] is saying. That And I know this is, I know in February we voted a lot of minutes, OK, uh, the
[1:13:45] is, I know in February we voted a lot of minutes, OK, uh, the
[1:13:45] is, I know in February we voted a lot of minutes, OK, uh, the minutes for, uh, December 18th,
[1:13:49] a lot of minutes, OK, uh, the minutes for, uh, December 18th,
[1:13:49] a lot of minutes, OK, uh, the minutes for, uh, December 18th, the minutes for November 13th.
[1:13:52] minutes for, uh, December 18th, the minutes for November 13th.
[1:13:52] minutes for, uh, December 18th, the minutes for November 13th. The minutes for October 23rd. I
[1:13:56] the minutes for November 13th. The minutes for October 23rd. I
[1:13:56] the minutes for November 13th. The minutes for October 23rd. I know we voted on those in
[1:13:58] The minutes for October 23rd. I know we voted on those in
[1:13:58] The minutes for October 23rd. I know we voted on those in February, I think. Do you need
[1:14:03] know we voted on those in February, I think. Do you need
[1:14:03] know we voted on those in February, I think. Do you need to take a minute to look back,
[1:14:05] February, I think. Do you need to take a minute to look back,
[1:14:05] February, I think. Do you need to take a minute to look back, or, well, I mean, you were
[1:14:07] to take a minute to look back, or, well, I mean, you were
[1:14:07] to take a minute to look back, or, well, I mean, you were writing them. Yeah, could you
[1:14:09] or, well, I mean, you were writing them. Yeah, could you
[1:14:09] or, well, I mean, you were writing them. Yeah, could you please repeat that? Yeah,
[1:14:11] writing them. Yeah, could you please repeat that? Yeah,
[1:14:11] writing them. Yeah, could you please repeat that? Yeah, December 18th December 18th.
[1:14:14] please repeat that? Yeah, December 18th December 18th.
[1:14:14] please repeat that? Yeah, December 18th December 18th. November 13th November 13th and
[1:14:16] December 18th December 18th. November 13th November 13th and
[1:14:16] December 18th December 18th. November 13th November 13th and October 23rd. OK. OK. Yes, uh.
[1:14:45] November 13th November 13th and October 23rd. OK. OK. Yes, uh.
[1:14:45] November 13th November 13th and October 23rd. OK. OK. Yes, uh. I see, I have the file, trust
[1:14:47] October 23rd. OK. OK. Yes, uh. I see, I have the file, trust
[1:14:47] October 23rd. OK. OK. Yes, uh. I see, I have the file, trust fund 1023. Yeah. 13th and
[1:15:06] I see, I have the file, trust fund 1023. Yeah. 13th and
[1:15:06] I see, I have the file, trust fund 1023. Yeah. 13th and December 18th. 13th. I see the
[1:15:35] fund 1023. Yeah. 13th and December 18th. 13th. I see the
[1:15:35] fund 1023. Yeah. 13th and December 18th. 13th. I see the um Semi file store in a couple
[1:15:50] December 18th. 13th. I see the um Semi file store in a couple
[1:15:50] December 18th. 13th. I see the um Semi file store in a couple of places, so. Definitely one
[1:15:53] um Semi file store in a couple of places, so. Definitely one
[1:15:53] um Semi file store in a couple of places, so. Definitely one of those 3 I do see in my um In
[1:15:59] of places, so. Definitely one of those 3 I do see in my um In
[1:15:59] of places, so. Definitely one of those 3 I do see in my um In my documents, I don't know if
[1:16:01] of those 3 I do see in my um In my documents, I don't know if
[1:16:01] of those 3 I do see in my um In my documents, I don't know if I've uploaded them to our to
[1:16:04] my documents, I don't know if I've uploaded them to our to
[1:16:04] my documents, I don't know if I've uploaded them to our to our public. Um, so I'm looking
[1:16:07] I've uploaded them to our to our public. Um, so I'm looking
[1:16:07] I've uploaded them to our to our public. Um, so I'm looking at Throw the dates at me.
[1:16:11] our public. Um, so I'm looking at Throw the dates at me.
[1:16:11] our public. Um, so I'm looking at Throw the dates at me. Because I'm in the file right
[1:16:13] at Throw the dates at me. Because I'm in the file right
[1:16:13] at Throw the dates at me. Because I'm in the file right now. So, because I looked, I
[1:16:15] Because I'm in the file right now. So, because I looked, I
[1:16:15] Because I'm in the file right now. So, because I looked, I was looking earlier last week,
[1:16:17] now. So, because I looked, I was looking earlier last week,
[1:16:17] now. So, because I looked, I was looking earlier last week, so. Right. So 2025 meeting
[1:16:26] was looking earlier last week, so. Right. So 2025 meeting
[1:16:27] was looking earlier last week, so. Right. So 2025 meeting minutes. Right? I have November
[1:16:31] so. Right. So 2025 meeting minutes. Right? I have November
[1:16:31] so. Right. So 2025 meeting minutes. Right? I have November 13th. November 25th, Yeah
[1:16:39] minutes. Right? I have November 13th. November 25th, Yeah
[1:16:40] minutes. Right? I have November 13th. November 25th, Yeah October 23rd. Why does Tom I
[1:17:21] 13th. November 25th, Yeah October 23rd. Why does Tom I
[1:17:21] 13th. November 25th, Yeah October 23rd. Why does Tom I 202. I see October 23rd. I see.
[1:18:08] October 23rd. Why does Tom I 202. I see October 23rd. I see.
[1:18:08] October 23rd. Why does Tom I 202. I see October 23rd. I see. 13. See November 13th. And I
[1:18:17] 202. I see October 23rd. I see. 13. See November 13th. And I
[1:18:17] 202. I see October 23rd. I see. 13. See November 13th. And I see December 18th, I don't see.
[1:18:28] 13. See November 13th. And I see December 18th, I don't see.
[1:18:28] 13. See November 13th. And I see December 18th, I don't see. Yeah, I didn't see that one.
[1:18:30] see December 18th, I don't see. Yeah, I didn't see that one.
[1:18:30] see December 18th, I don't see. Yeah, I didn't see that one. That's, that's why I said there
[1:18:31] Yeah, I didn't see that one. That's, that's why I said there
[1:18:31] Yeah, I didn't see that one. That's, that's why I said there was one, there was one that I,
[1:18:32] That's, that's why I said there was one, there was one that I,
[1:18:32] That's, that's why I said there was one, there was one that I, I, I know there was one I
[1:18:33] was one, there was one that I, I, I know there was one I
[1:18:33] was one, there was one that I, I, I know there was one I didn't see at all those 3
[1:18:37] I, I know there was one I didn't see at all those 3
[1:18:38] I, I know there was one I didn't see at all those 3 December 18th, but the other
[1:18:39] didn't see at all those 3 December 18th, but the other
[1:18:39] didn't see at all those 3 December 18th, but the other ones were there. Did we even
[1:18:41] December 18th, but the other ones were there. Did we even
[1:18:41] December 18th, but the other ones were there. Did we even meet on December 18th? Yeah, it
[1:18:44] ones were there. Did we even meet on December 18th? Yeah, it
[1:18:44] ones were there. Did we even meet on December 18th? Yeah, it it got amended, I think. That
[1:18:46] meet on December 18th? Yeah, it it got amended, I think. That
[1:18:46] meet on December 18th? Yeah, it it got amended, I think. That was an amended agenda item. I
[1:19:02] it got amended, I think. That was an amended agenda item. I
[1:19:02] it got amended, I think. That was an amended agenda item. I apologize, Mr. Chair, I need to
[1:19:02] was an amended agenda item. I apologize, Mr. Chair, I need to
[1:19:03] was an amended agenda item. I apologize, Mr. Chair, I need to get a little better at getting
[1:19:04] apologize, Mr. Chair, I need to get a little better at getting
[1:19:04] apologize, Mr. Chair, I need to get a little better at getting these out more timely so we
[1:19:05] get a little better at getting these out more timely so we
[1:19:05] get a little better at getting these out more timely so we wouldn't have these buildup of
[1:19:08] these out more timely so we wouldn't have these buildup of
[1:19:08] these out more timely so we wouldn't have these buildup of a backlog. Yeah, it's all right
[1:19:09] wouldn't have these buildup of a backlog. Yeah, it's all right
[1:19:09] wouldn't have these buildup of a backlog. Yeah, it's all right I mean, they're not, I think
[1:19:11] a backlog. Yeah, it's all right I mean, they're not, I think
[1:19:11] a backlog. Yeah, it's all right I mean, they're not, I think that, well, it was a holiday
[1:19:11] I mean, they're not, I think that, well, it was a holiday
[1:19:11] I mean, they're not, I think that, well, it was a holiday too. So I think what happened
[1:19:13] that, well, it was a holiday too. So I think what happened
[1:19:13] that, well, it was a holiday too. So I think what happened was, is, uh, when January hit,
[1:19:16] too. So I think what happened was, is, uh, when January hit,
[1:19:16] too. So I think what happened was, is, uh, when January hit, Uh, we got a little behind. But
[1:19:20] was, is, uh, when January hit, Uh, we got a little behind. But
[1:19:20] was, is, uh, when January hit, Uh, we got a little behind. But the uh I didn't see. Because I
[1:19:26] Uh, we got a little behind. But the uh I didn't see. Because I
[1:19:26] Uh, we got a little behind. But the uh I didn't see. Because I looked in, um, I looked through
[1:19:29] the uh I didn't see. Because I looked in, um, I looked through
[1:19:29] the uh I didn't see. Because I looked in, um, I looked through the emails cause you usually
[1:19:29] looked in, um, I looked through the emails cause you usually
[1:19:29] looked in, um, I looked through the emails cause you usually send them to me via email. And
[1:19:33] the emails cause you usually send them to me via email. And
[1:19:33] the emails cause you usually send them to me via email. And I didn't see. Some of those,
[1:19:36] send them to me via email. And I didn't see. Some of those,
[1:19:36] send them to me via email. And I didn't see. Some of those, you know, like, uh, You know,
[1:19:40] I didn't see. Some of those, you know, like, uh, You know,
[1:19:40] I didn't see. Some of those, you know, like, uh, You know, there's the warrant article.
[1:19:43] you know, like, uh, You know, there's the warrant article.
[1:19:43] you know, like, uh, You know, there's the warrant article. Well, speaking of that, I want
[1:19:45] there's the warrant article. Well, speaking of that, I want
[1:19:45] there's the warrant article. Well, speaking of that, I want to talk about uh the warren
[1:19:47] Well, speaking of that, I want to talk about uh the warren
[1:19:47] Well, speaking of that, I want to talk about uh the warren article real quick. So the
[1:19:50] to talk about uh the warren article real quick. So the
[1:19:50] to talk about uh the warren article real quick. So the warrant article has been
[1:19:51] article real quick. So the warrant article has been
[1:19:51] article real quick. So the warrant article has been rewritten. OK. And um I want to
[1:19:58] warrant article has been rewritten. OK. And um I want to
[1:19:58] warrant article has been rewritten. OK. And um I want to just clarify, um, that we took
[1:20:00] rewritten. OK. And um I want to just clarify, um, that we took
[1:20:00] rewritten. OK. And um I want to just clarify, um, that we took into consideration all the
[1:20:01] just clarify, um, that we took into consideration all the
[1:20:01] just clarify, um, that we took into consideration all the lawyer's information because
[1:20:02] into consideration all the lawyer's information because
[1:20:02] into consideration all the lawyer's information because nobody got back with me. But I
[1:20:03] lawyer's information because nobody got back with me. But I
[1:20:03] lawyer's information because nobody got back with me. But I went through the lawyers'
[1:20:05] nobody got back with me. But I went through the lawyers'
[1:20:05] nobody got back with me. But I went through the lawyers' meeting and everything else.
[1:20:07] went through the lawyers' meeting and everything else.
[1:20:08] went through the lawyers' meeting and everything else. And, um, We changed, um, the
[1:20:18] meeting and everything else. And, um, We changed, um, the
[1:20:18] meeting and everything else. And, um, We changed, um, the wording. OK. Which is real
[1:20:32] And, um, We changed, um, the wording. OK. Which is real
[1:20:32] And, um, We changed, um, the wording. OK. Which is real quick to look at. Um Last thing
[1:20:50] wording. OK. Which is real quick to look at. Um Last thing
[1:20:50] wording. OK. Which is real quick to look at. Um Last thing on the agenda here. No, stop.
[1:21:03] quick to look at. Um Last thing on the agenda here. No, stop.
[1:21:03] quick to look at. Um Last thing on the agenda here. No, stop. OK. All right, so this is what,
[1:22:14] on the agenda here. No, stop. OK. All right, so this is what,
[1:22:14] on the agenda here. No, stop. OK. All right, so this is what, um, Uh, what we changed. So I
[1:22:22] OK. All right, so this is what, um, Uh, what we changed. So I
[1:22:22] OK. All right, so this is what, um, Uh, what we changed. So I just want to put this out there
[1:22:41] um, Uh, what we changed. So I just want to put this out there
[1:22:41] um, Uh, what we changed. So I just want to put this out there Just work with me. Oh, do you
[1:22:56] just want to put this out there Just work with me. Oh, do you
[1:22:56] just want to put this out there Just work with me. Oh, do you know? So just bear with me a
[1:23:14] Just work with me. Oh, do you know? So just bear with me a
[1:23:14] Just work with me. Oh, do you know? So just bear with me a second. Yeah yeah, yeah, right.
[1:23:50] know? So just bear with me a second. Yeah yeah, yeah, right.
[1:23:50] know? So just bear with me a second. Yeah yeah, yeah, right. All right, so I just want to
[1:23:50] second. Yeah yeah, yeah, right. All right, so I just want to
[1:23:50] second. Yeah yeah, yeah, right. All right, so I just want to read this real quick to you. So
[1:23:55] All right, so I just want to read this real quick to you. So
[1:23:55] All right, so I just want to read this real quick to you. So um, to, uh, this is the article
[1:23:56] read this real quick to you. So um, to, uh, this is the article
[1:23:56] read this real quick to you. So um, to, uh, this is the article uh, where we change the things.
[1:23:57] um, to, uh, this is the article uh, where we change the things.
[1:23:57] um, to, uh, this is the article uh, where we change the things. Remember that your lawyer had
[1:23:59] uh, where we change the things. Remember that your lawyer had
[1:23:59] uh, where we change the things. Remember that your lawyer had mentioned a bunch of things. So
[1:24:01] Remember that your lawyer had mentioned a bunch of things. So
[1:24:01] Remember that your lawyer had mentioned a bunch of things. So I just wanted to go over this
[1:24:02] mentioned a bunch of things. So I just wanted to go over this
[1:24:02] mentioned a bunch of things. So I just wanted to go over this real quick, um, because we said
[1:24:04] I just wanted to go over this real quick, um, because we said
[1:24:04] I just wanted to go over this real quick, um, because we said that we would just amend it to
[1:24:05] real quick, um, because we said that we would just amend it to
[1:24:05] real quick, um, because we said that we would just amend it to those things, and I had done
[1:24:08] that we would just amend it to those things, and I had done
[1:24:08] that we would just amend it to those things, and I had done that in Uh, this, and we'll be
[1:24:10] those things, and I had done that in Uh, this, and we'll be
[1:24:10] those things, and I had done that in Uh, this, and we'll be able to give a presentation to
[1:24:12] that in Uh, this, and we'll be able to give a presentation to
[1:24:12] that in Uh, this, and we'll be able to give a presentation to the board, so it says, Town of
[1:24:14] able to give a presentation to the board, so it says, Town of
[1:24:14] able to give a presentation to the board, so it says, Town of Lunenburg, Massachusetts,
[1:24:15] the board, so it says, Town of Lunenburg, Massachusetts,
[1:24:15] the board, so it says, Town of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Special town meeting, November
[1:24:17] Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Special town meeting, November
[1:24:17] Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Special town meeting, November 17, 2026, the article, whatever
[1:24:21] Special town meeting, November 17, 2026, the article, whatever
[1:24:21] Special town meeting, November 17, 2026, the article, whatever number they select for it, it
[1:24:22] 17, 2026, the article, whatever number they select for it, it
[1:24:22] 17, 2026, the article, whatever number they select for it, it is called the continuity of
[1:24:25] number they select for it, it is called the continuity of
[1:24:25] number they select for it, it is called the continuity of Trust Fund Administration
[1:24:26] is called the continuity of Trust Fund Administration
[1:24:26] is called the continuity of Trust Fund Administration during vacancy on the board of
[1:24:26] Trust Fund Administration during vacancy on the board of
[1:24:27] Trust Fund Administration during vacancy on the board of commissioners of trust funds.
[1:24:28] during vacancy on the board of commissioners of trust funds.
[1:24:28] during vacancy on the board of commissioners of trust funds. To see if the town will vote to
[1:24:31] commissioners of trust funds. To see if the town will vote to
[1:24:31] commissioners of trust funds. To see if the town will vote to amend the general bylaws of the
[1:24:33] To see if the town will vote to amend the general bylaws of the
[1:24:33] To see if the town will vote to amend the general bylaws of the town of Lunenburg by adding to
[1:24:35] amend the general bylaws of the town of Lunenburg by adding to
[1:24:35] amend the general bylaws of the town of Lunenburg by adding to chapter 12 boards, commissions
[1:24:35] town of Lunenburg by adding to chapter 12 boards, commissions
[1:24:35] town of Lunenburg by adding to chapter 12 boards, commissions and committees. A new Article
[1:24:38] chapter 12 boards, commissions and committees. A new Article
[1:24:38] chapter 12 boards, commissions and committees. A new Article 10 entitled Continuity of Trust
[1:24:40] and committees. A new Article 10 entitled Continuity of Trust
[1:24:40] and committees. A new Article 10 entitled Continuity of Trust Fund Administration during
[1:24:42] 10 entitled Continuity of Trust Fund Administration during
[1:24:42] 10 entitled Continuity of Trust Fund Administration during vacancy on the board of
[1:24:42] Fund Administration during vacancy on the board of
[1:24:42] Fund Administration during vacancy on the board of commissioners of trust funds
[1:24:44] vacancy on the board of commissioners of trust funds
[1:24:44] vacancy on the board of commissioners of trust funds consisting of the section set
[1:24:45] commissioners of trust funds consisting of the section set
[1:24:45] commissioners of trust funds consisting of the section set forth in the text on file with
[1:24:47] consisting of the section set forth in the text on file with
[1:24:47] consisting of the section set forth in the text on file with the town clerk and to be
[1:24:48] forth in the text on file with the town clerk and to be
[1:24:49] forth in the text on file with the town clerk and to be numbered by the town clerk in
[1:24:50] the town clerk and to be numbered by the town clerk in
[1:24:50] the town clerk and to be numbered by the town clerk in sequence or codification, which
[1:24:53] numbered by the town clerk in sequence or codification, which
[1:24:53] numbered by the town clerk in sequence or codification, which one establishes deadlines for
[1:24:55] sequence or codification, which one establishes deadlines for
[1:24:55] sequence or codification, which one establishes deadlines for filing filling a vacancy on the
[1:24:55] one establishes deadlines for filing filling a vacancy on the
[1:24:55] one establishes deadlines for filing filling a vacancy on the board of commissioners and
[1:24:57] filing filling a vacancy on the board of commissioners and
[1:24:57] filing filling a vacancy on the board of commissioners and trust funds under Section 31F.
[1:24:58] board of commissioners and trust funds under Section 31F.
[1:24:58] board of commissioners and trust funds under Section 31F. Two of the charter, 2 provides
[1:25:01] trust funds under Section 31F. Two of the charter, 2 provides
[1:25:01] trust funds under Section 31F. Two of the charter, 2 provides that while fewer than 2 members
[1:25:02] Two of the charter, 2 provides that while fewer than 2 members
[1:25:02] Two of the charter, 2 provides that while fewer than 2 members of the board of commissioner
[1:25:04] that while fewer than 2 members of the board of commissioner
[1:25:04] that while fewer than 2 members of the board of commissioner trust funds are in office. At
[1:25:05] of the board of commissioner trust funds are in office. At
[1:25:05] of the board of commissioner trust funds are in office. At least one member remains in
[1:25:06] trust funds are in office. At least one member remains in
[1:25:06] trust funds are in office. At least one member remains in office, a distribution of
[1:25:08] least one member remains in office, a distribution of
[1:25:08] least one member remains in office, a distribution of expendable earnings to an
[1:25:09] office, a distribution of expendable earnings to an
[1:25:09] office, a distribution of expendable earnings to an individual beneficiary from a
[1:25:11] expendable earnings to an individual beneficiary from a
[1:25:11] expendable earnings to an individual beneficiary from a trust fund under the management
[1:25:12] individual beneficiary from a trust fund under the management
[1:25:12] individual beneficiary from a trust fund under the management of said board pursuant to 41
[1:25:15] trust fund under the management of said board pursuant to 41
[1:25:15] trust fund under the management of said board pursuant to 41 Section 4547 in charter section
[1:25:18] of said board pursuant to 41 Section 4547 in charter section
[1:25:18] of said board pursuant to 41 Section 4547 in charter section 3-11, whose governing
[1:25:20] Section 4547 in charter section 3-11, whose governing
[1:25:20] Section 4547 in charter section 3-11, whose governing instrument directs income to
[1:25:22] 3-11, whose governing instrument directs income to
[1:25:22] 3-11, whose governing instrument directs income to individual residents may be
[1:25:23] instrument directs income to individual residents may be
[1:25:23] instrument directs income to individual residents may be approved only at a joint
[1:25:24] individual residents may be approved only at a joint
[1:25:24] individual residents may be approved only at a joint meeting of the select board in
[1:25:25] approved only at a joint meeting of the select board in
[1:25:25] approved only at a joint meeting of the select board in the remaining member of said
[1:25:27] meeting of the select board in the remaining member of said
[1:25:27] meeting of the select board in the remaining member of said board. Upon the written
[1:25:27] the remaining member of said board. Upon the written
[1:25:27] the remaining member of said board. Upon the written recommendations. Of the
[1:25:29] board. Upon the written recommendations. Of the
[1:25:29] board. Upon the written recommendations. Of the remaining member by the
[1:25:31] recommendations. Of the remaining member by the
[1:25:31] recommendations. Of the remaining member by the affirmative vote of a majority
[1:25:32] remaining member by the affirmative vote of a majority
[1:25:32] remaining member by the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the select
[1:25:33] affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the select
[1:25:33] affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the select board in the affirmative vote
[1:25:34] of all members of the select board in the affirmative vote
[1:25:34] of all members of the select board in the affirmative vote of the remaining member and
[1:25:36] board in the affirmative vote of the remaining member and
[1:25:36] board in the affirmative vote of the remaining member and only in accordance with the
[1:25:38] of the remaining member and only in accordance with the
[1:25:38] of the remaining member and only in accordance with the governing trust instrument in
[1:25:39] only in accordance with the governing trust instrument in
[1:25:39] only in accordance with the governing trust instrument in the written policies of said
[1:25:40] governing trust instrument in the written policies of said
[1:25:41] governing trust instrument in the written policies of said board. 3, provides that no
[1:25:43] the written policies of said board. 3, provides that no
[1:25:43] the written policies of said board. 3, provides that no distribution may be approved
[1:25:43] board. 3, provides that no distribution may be approved
[1:25:43] board. 3, provides that no distribution may be approved under said section when no
[1:25:45] distribution may be approved under said section when no
[1:25:45] distribution may be approved under said section when no member of said board is in
[1:25:47] under said section when no member of said board is in
[1:25:47] under said section when no member of said board is in office, and 4 provides that all
[1:25:49] member of said board is in office, and 4 provides that all
[1:25:49] member of said board is in office, and 4 provides that all such authority ceases when two
[1:25:50] office, and 4 provides that all such authority ceases when two
[1:25:50] office, and 4 provides that all such authority ceases when two members of said board are in
[1:25:52] such authority ceases when two members of said board are in
[1:25:52] such authority ceases when two members of said board are in office. The full text of said
[1:25:54] members of said board are in office. The full text of said
[1:25:54] members of said board are in office. The full text of said section being on file with the
[1:25:56] office. The full text of said section being on file with the
[1:25:56] office. The full text of said section being on file with the town clerk or take any other
[1:25:58] section being on file with the town clerk or take any other
[1:25:58] section being on file with the town clerk or take any other action relative there. To. And
[1:26:00] town clerk or take any other action relative there. To. And
[1:26:00] town clerk or take any other action relative there. To. And that's the discussion we had at
[1:26:01] action relative there. To. And that's the discussion we had at
[1:26:01] action relative there. To. And that's the discussion we had at the last meeting, the minute
[1:26:03] that's the discussion we had at the last meeting, the minute
[1:26:03] that's the discussion we had at the last meeting, the minute you can review that, uh, I do
[1:26:05] the last meeting, the minute you can review that, uh, I do
[1:26:05] the last meeting, the minute you can review that, uh, I do have an entire dissertation on
[1:26:07] you can review that, uh, I do have an entire dissertation on
[1:26:07] you can review that, uh, I do have an entire dissertation on that, which doesn't really need
[1:26:08] have an entire dissertation on that, which doesn't really need
[1:26:08] have an entire dissertation on that, which doesn't really need a presentation. We gave that
[1:26:10] that, which doesn't really need a presentation. We gave that
[1:26:10] that, which doesn't really need a presentation. We gave that presentation. The lawyer
[1:26:12] a presentation. We gave that presentation. The lawyer
[1:26:12] a presentation. We gave that presentation. The lawyer corrected a I went through the,
[1:26:14] presentation. The lawyer corrected a I went through the,
[1:26:14] presentation. The lawyer corrected a I went through the, uh, through those, through that
[1:26:15] corrected a I went through the, uh, through those, through that
[1:26:15] corrected a I went through the, uh, through those, through that meeting and I went, oh, and so
[1:26:18] uh, through those, through that meeting and I went, oh, and so
[1:26:18] uh, through those, through that meeting and I went, oh, and so I rewrote and I found ways to
[1:26:19] meeting and I went, oh, and so I rewrote and I found ways to
[1:26:19] meeting and I went, oh, and so I rewrote and I found ways to be able to do it, which can
[1:26:23] I rewrote and I found ways to be able to do it, which can
[1:26:23] I rewrote and I found ways to be able to do it, which can happen in a presentation when I
[1:26:24] be able to do it, which can happen in a presentation when I
[1:26:24] be able to do it, which can happen in a presentation when I give it to the select board and
[1:26:25] happen in a presentation when I give it to the select board and
[1:26:25] happen in a presentation when I give it to the select board and it basically said, there's no
[1:26:27] give it to the select board and it basically said, there's no
[1:26:27] give it to the select board and it basically said, there's no monetary issue involved.
[1:26:28] it basically said, there's no monetary issue involved.
[1:26:28] it basically said, there's no monetary issue involved. Finance committee. He has no,
[1:26:30] monetary issue involved. Finance committee. He has no,
[1:26:30] monetary issue involved. Finance committee. He has no, it's just basically adding a
[1:26:32] Finance committee. He has no, it's just basically adding a
[1:26:32] Finance committee. He has no, it's just basically adding a bylaw that says when there's
[1:26:32] it's just basically adding a bylaw that says when there's
[1:26:32] it's just basically adding a bylaw that says when there's one member, they're the ones
[1:26:34] bylaw that says when there's one member, they're the ones
[1:26:34] bylaw that says when there's one member, they're the ones that will say how this board
[1:26:35] one member, they're the ones that will say how this board
[1:26:35] one member, they're the ones that will say how this board works. My cyclo won't do that.
[1:26:37] that will say how this board works. My cyclo won't do that.
[1:26:37] that will say how this board works. My cyclo won't do that. They'll just be a voting block.
[1:26:39] works. My cyclo won't do that. They'll just be a voting block.
[1:26:39] works. My cyclo won't do that. They'll just be a voting block. The instructions will come from
[1:26:41] They'll just be a voting block. The instructions will come from
[1:26:41] They'll just be a voting block. The instructions will come from the lone member. The vote will
[1:26:43] The instructions will come from the lone member. The vote will
[1:26:43] The instructions will come from the lone member. The vote will happen and it can only be done
[1:26:44] the lone member. The vote will happen and it can only be done
[1:26:44] the lone member. The vote will happen and it can only be done at the municipal funds won't be
[1:26:45] happen and it can only be done at the municipal funds won't be
[1:26:45] happen and it can only be done at the municipal funds won't be able to be used, just the
[1:26:46] at the municipal funds won't be able to be used, just the
[1:26:46] at the municipal funds won't be able to be used, just the beneficiary funds for the
[1:26:48] able to be used, just the beneficiary funds for the
[1:26:48] able to be used, just the beneficiary funds for the individual. So in the event
[1:26:48] beneficiary funds for the individual. So in the event
[1:26:48] beneficiary funds for the individual. So in the event that there's only one member,
[1:26:52] individual. So in the event that there's only one member,
[1:26:52] individual. So in the event that there's only one member, The funds still go out the door
[1:26:53] that there's only one member, The funds still go out the door
[1:26:53] that there's only one member, The funds still go out the door annually to benefit people
[1:26:55] The funds still go out the door annually to benefit people
[1:26:55] The funds still go out the door annually to benefit people seems pretty uncontroversial to
[1:26:57] annually to benefit people seems pretty uncontroversial to
[1:26:57] annually to benefit people seems pretty uncontroversial to me. Correct. Correct. And then
[1:26:59] seems pretty uncontroversial to me. Correct. Correct. And then
[1:26:59] seems pretty uncontroversial to me. Correct. Correct. And then that one benefit, that one
[1:27:02] me. Correct. Correct. And then that one benefit, that one
[1:27:02] me. Correct. Correct. And then that one benefit, that one member basically make sure that
[1:27:03] that one benefit, that one member basically make sure that
[1:27:03] that one benefit, that one member basically make sure that they get the DD 214 that they
[1:27:05] member basically make sure that they get the DD 214 that they
[1:27:05] member basically make sure that they get the DD 214 that they fit into all the parameters
[1:27:06] they get the DD 214 that they fit into all the parameters
[1:27:06] they get the DD 214 that they fit into all the parameters that everything's, they have to
[1:27:07] fit into all the parameters that everything's, they have to
[1:27:07] fit into all the parameters that everything's, they have to do all the work, right? Right,
[1:27:08] that everything's, they have to do all the work, right? Right,
[1:27:08] that everything's, they have to do all the work, right? Right, to make sure that the
[1:27:10] do all the work, right? Right, to make sure that the
[1:27:10] do all the work, right? Right, to make sure that the beneficiary, you know, is
[1:27:12] to make sure that the beneficiary, you know, is
[1:27:12] to make sure that the beneficiary, you know, is entitled to it, and then they
[1:27:13] beneficiary, you know, is entitled to it, and then they
[1:27:13] beneficiary, you know, is entitled to it, and then they go, OK, here we are. Let's go
[1:27:14] entitled to it, and then they go, OK, here we are. Let's go
[1:27:14] entitled to it, and then they go, OK, here we are. Let's go to executive session. You go
[1:27:15] go, OK, here we are. Let's go to executive session. You go
[1:27:15] go, OK, here we are. Let's go to executive session. You go into executive session with the
[1:27:17] to executive session. You go into executive session with the
[1:27:17] to executive session. You go into executive session with the select board. You give the
[1:27:19] into executive session with the select board. You give the
[1:27:19] into executive session with the select board. You give the presentation on behalf of the
[1:27:21] select board. You give the presentation on behalf of the
[1:27:21] select board. You give the presentation on behalf of the individual requesting it. They
[1:27:22] presentation on behalf of the individual requesting it. They
[1:27:22] presentation on behalf of the individual requesting it. They provide information. OK. And
[1:27:24] individual requesting it. They provide information. OK. And
[1:27:24] individual requesting it. They provide information. OK. And then the board votes based on
[1:27:26] provide information. OK. And then the board votes based on
[1:27:26] provide information. OK. And then the board votes based on the rules. And here's the rules
[1:27:28] then the board votes based on the rules. And here's the rules
[1:27:28] then the board votes based on the rules. And here's the rules and we have a checklist, so
[1:27:29] the rules. And here's the rules and we have a checklist, so
[1:27:29] the rules. And here's the rules and we have a checklist, so they can all just look at a
[1:27:30] and we have a checklist, so they can all just look at a
[1:27:30] and we have a checklist, so they can all just look at a checklist, go, did they do this
[1:27:31] they can all just look at a checklist, go, did they do this
[1:27:31] they can all just look at a checklist, go, did they do this ? Yes, did they do this? Yes,
[1:27:33] checklist, go, did they do this ? Yes, did they do this? Yes,
[1:27:33] checklist, go, did they do this ? Yes, did they do this? Yes, we created one, remember? This,
[1:27:35] ? Yes, did they do this? Yes, we created one, remember? This,
[1:27:35] ? Yes, did they do this? Yes, we created one, remember? This, this, we get a blocklist. Did
[1:27:37] we created one, remember? This, this, we get a blocklist. Did
[1:27:37] we created one, remember? This, this, we get a blocklist. Did you check all the boxes? Yes,
[1:27:39] this, we get a blocklist. Did you check all the boxes? Yes,
[1:27:39] this, we get a blocklist. Did you check all the boxes? Yes, see, there's your vote. Do you
[1:27:42] you check all the boxes? Yes, see, there's your vote. Do you
[1:27:42] you check all the boxes? Yes, see, there's your vote. Do you see my point? Qualifies. Thank
[1:27:44] see, there's your vote. Do you see my point? Qualifies. Thank
[1:27:44] see, there's your vote. Do you see my point? Qualifies. Thank you. So that we can benefit the
[1:27:46] see my point? Qualifies. Thank you. So that we can benefit the
[1:27:46] see my point? Qualifies. Thank you. So that we can benefit the people. What do you think about
[1:27:48] you. So that we can benefit the people. What do you think about
[1:27:48] you. So that we can benefit the people. What do you think about that? I think we should, uh,
[1:27:51] people. What do you think about that? I think we should, uh,
[1:27:51] people. What do you think about that? I think we should, uh, That's, do you want me to make
[1:27:53] that? I think we should, uh, That's, do you want me to make
[1:27:53] that? I think we should, uh, That's, do you want me to make a motion to approve. Yes,
[1:27:55] That's, do you want me to make a motion to approve. Yes,
[1:27:55] That's, do you want me to make a motion to approve. Yes, please make a motion to approve
[1:27:57] a motion to approve. Yes, please make a motion to approve
[1:27:57] a motion to approve. Yes, please make a motion to approve as written with changes to
[1:28:00] please make a motion to approve as written with changes to
[1:28:00] please make a motion to approve as written with changes to approve the Januia Trust Fund
[1:28:02] as written with changes to approve the Januia Trust Fund
[1:28:02] as written with changes to approve the Januia Trust Fund commission document warrant as
[1:28:04] approve the Januia Trust Fund commission document warrant as
[1:28:04] approve the Januia Trust Fund commission document warrant as rewritten. approved the
[1:28:06] commission document warrant as rewritten. approved the
[1:28:06] commission document warrant as rewritten. approved the continuity of trust fund
[1:28:07] rewritten. approved the continuity of trust fund
[1:28:07] rewritten. approved the continuity of trust fund administration during vacancy
[1:28:08] continuity of trust fund administration during vacancy
[1:28:09] continuity of trust fund administration during vacancy on the Border commissioners'
[1:28:09] administration during vacancy on the Border commissioners'
[1:28:09] administration during vacancy on the Border commissioners' trust funds, OK, the amendment
[1:28:11] on the Border commissioners' trust funds, OK, the amendment
[1:28:12] on the Border commissioners' trust funds, OK, the amendment to the warrant, uh, for the
[1:28:14] trust funds, OK, the amendment to the warrant, uh, for the
[1:28:14] trust funds, OK, the amendment to the warrant, uh, for the presentation for the select
[1:28:15] to the warrant, uh, for the presentation for the select
[1:28:15] to the warrant, uh, for the presentation for the select board. Yes. Uh, I will second
[1:28:18] presentation for the select board. Yes. Uh, I will second
[1:28:18] presentation for the select board. Yes. Uh, I will second that. All in favor aye, could
[1:28:22] board. Yes. Uh, I will second that. All in favor aye, could
[1:28:22] board. Yes. Uh, I will second that. All in favor aye, could we do a roll call just in case?
[1:28:24] that. All in favor aye, could we do a roll call just in case?
[1:28:24] that. All in favor aye, could we do a roll call just in case? I don't want to make a mistake
[1:28:25] we do a roll call just in case? I don't want to make a mistake
[1:28:25] we do a roll call just in case? I don't want to make a mistake here. Uh, John Bowen, I Richard
[1:28:29] I don't want to make a mistake here. Uh, John Bowen, I Richard
[1:28:29] I don't want to make a mistake here. Uh, John Bowen, I Richard Howard, I, yeah, unanimously
[1:28:31] here. Uh, John Bowen, I Richard Howard, I, yeah, unanimously
[1:28:31] here. Uh, John Bowen, I Richard Howard, I, yeah, unanimously voted. OK, so this article will
[1:28:33] Howard, I, yeah, unanimously voted. OK, so this article will
[1:28:33] Howard, I, yeah, unanimously voted. OK, so this article will get sent up to replace the one
[1:28:34] voted. OK, so this article will get sent up to replace the one
[1:28:34] voted. OK, so this article will get sent up to replace the one that we just recently sent them
[1:28:36] get sent up to replace the one that we just recently sent them
[1:28:36] get sent up to replace the one that we just recently sent them uh, which we voted last meeting
[1:28:38] that we just recently sent them uh, which we voted last meeting
[1:28:38] that we just recently sent them uh, which we voted last meeting as is written, um, so this is
[1:28:41] uh, which we voted last meeting as is written, um, so this is
[1:28:41] uh, which we voted last meeting as is written, um, so this is the rewritten one, and the only
[1:28:42] as is written, um, so this is the rewritten one, and the only
[1:28:42] as is written, um, so this is the rewritten one, and the only reason why we rewrote it, I
[1:28:43] the rewritten one, and the only reason why we rewrote it, I
[1:28:43] the rewritten one, and the only reason why we rewrote it, I went through exactly what the
[1:28:45] reason why we rewrote it, I went through exactly what the
[1:28:45] reason why we rewrote it, I went through exactly what the lawyers said at the last
[1:28:45] went through exactly what the lawyers said at the last
[1:28:45] went through exactly what the lawyers said at the last meeting and everything that
[1:28:47] lawyers said at the last meeting and everything that
[1:28:47] lawyers said at the last meeting and everything that everybody else said, all the
[1:28:47] meeting and everything that everybody else said, all the
[1:28:47] meeting and everything that everybody else said, all the comments from the board and
[1:28:49] everybody else said, all the comments from the board and
[1:28:49] everybody else said, all the comments from the board and otherwise from Mr. Leighton, Mr
[1:28:51] comments from the board and otherwise from Mr. Leighton, Mr
[1:28:51] comments from the board and otherwise from Mr. Leighton, Mr McLeod. Do you know what I mean
[1:28:54] otherwise from Mr. Leighton, Mr McLeod. Do you know what I mean
[1:28:54] otherwise from Mr. Leighton, Mr McLeod. Do you know what I mean ? Uh, from Ms. Moore and, uh,
[1:28:54] McLeod. Do you know what I mean ? Uh, from Ms. Moore and, uh,
[1:28:55] McLeod. Do you know what I mean ? Uh, from Ms. Moore and, uh, Mr. Nozzolo. I, I, I went
[1:28:58] ? Uh, from Ms. Moore and, uh, Mr. Nozzolo. I, I, I went
[1:28:58] ? Uh, from Ms. Moore and, uh, Mr. Nozzolo. I, I, I went through all the, everything
[1:28:59] Mr. Nozzolo. I, I, I went through all the, everything
[1:28:59] Mr. Nozzolo. I, I, I went through all the, everything they said. So that we could get
[1:29:01] through all the, everything they said. So that we could get
[1:29:01] through all the, everything they said. So that we could get it done. So, OK. Um, Mr. Chair,
[1:29:05] they said. So that we could get it done. So, OK. Um, Mr. Chair,
[1:29:05] they said. So that we could get it done. So, OK. Um, Mr. Chair, can we ratify the minutes of
[1:29:07] it done. So, OK. Um, Mr. Chair, can we ratify the minutes of
[1:29:07] it done. So, OK. Um, Mr. Chair, can we ratify the minutes of 8:27 of August 27th. 2026, yes,
[1:29:12] can we ratify the minutes of 8:27 of August 27th. 2026, yes,
[1:29:12] can we ratify the minutes of 8:27 of August 27th. 2026, yes, Britain, because we read that.
[1:29:14] 8:27 of August 27th. 2026, yes, Britain, because we read that.
[1:29:14] 8:27 of August 27th. 2026, yes, Britain, because we read that. That was Ernie's so we don't
[1:29:16] Britain, because we read that. That was Ernie's so we don't
[1:29:16] Britain, because we read that. That was Ernie's so we don't get a big backlog, uh uh, yes,
[1:29:19] That was Ernie's so we don't get a big backlog, uh uh, yes,
[1:29:19] That was Ernie's so we don't get a big backlog, uh uh, yes, so I would like to ratify the
[1:29:21] get a big backlog, uh uh, yes, so I would like to ratify the
[1:29:21] get a big backlog, uh uh, yes, so I would like to ratify the minutes of August 27th, uh, Uh,
[1:29:27] so I would like to ratify the minutes of August 27th, uh, Uh,
[1:29:27] so I would like to ratify the minutes of August 27th, uh, Uh, I vote aye, you vote 2nd, I, I,
[1:29:30] minutes of August 27th, uh, Uh, I vote aye, you vote 2nd, I, I,
[1:29:30] minutes of August 27th, uh, Uh, I vote aye, you vote 2nd, I, I, we're all unanimous on the
[1:29:30] I vote aye, you vote 2nd, I, I, we're all unanimous on the
[1:29:30] I vote aye, you vote 2nd, I, I, we're all unanimous on the votes on the minutes. Everybody
[1:29:32] we're all unanimous on the votes on the minutes. Everybody
[1:29:32] we're all unanimous on the votes on the minutes. Everybody has to vote the minutes, but we
[1:29:33] votes on the minutes. Everybody has to vote the minutes, but we
[1:29:33] votes on the minutes. Everybody has to vote the minutes, but we have to read them. So, um,
[1:29:35] has to vote the minutes, but we have to read them. So, um,
[1:29:35] has to vote the minutes, but we have to read them. So, um, because there can be errors
[1:29:37] have to read them. So, um, because there can be errors
[1:29:37] have to read them. So, um, because there can be errors that are in them. In minutes or
[1:29:39] because there can be errors that are in them. In minutes or
[1:29:39] because there can be errors that are in them. In minutes or just an overview. They're not
[1:29:41] that are in them. In minutes or just an overview. They're not
[1:29:41] that are in them. In minutes or just an overview. They're not like a detail. People sometimes
[1:29:42] just an overview. They're not like a detail. People sometimes
[1:29:42] just an overview. They're not like a detail. People sometimes not a transcript, yeah, exactly
[1:29:44] like a detail. People sometimes not a transcript, yeah, exactly
[1:29:44] like a detail. People sometimes not a transcript, yeah, exactly exactly. It's just to give you
[1:29:46] not a transcript, yeah, exactly exactly. It's just to give you
[1:29:46] not a transcript, yeah, exactly exactly. It's just to give you an understanding of what was
[1:29:47] exactly. It's just to give you an understanding of what was
[1:29:47] exactly. It's just to give you an understanding of what was discussed correct in the
[1:29:50] an understanding of what was discussed correct in the
[1:29:50] an understanding of what was discussed correct in the important facts and the
[1:29:52] discussed correct in the important facts and the
[1:29:52] discussed correct in the important facts and the construes that extremely
[1:29:53] important facts and the construes that extremely
[1:29:53] important facts and the construes that extremely liberally. You know, by law,
[1:29:55] construes that extremely liberally. You know, by law,
[1:29:55] construes that extremely liberally. You know, by law, what minutes are. The open
[1:29:57] liberally. You know, by law, what minutes are. The open
[1:29:57] liberally. You know, by law, what minutes are. The open meeting law is very clear
[1:29:58] what minutes are. The open meeting law is very clear
[1:29:59] what minutes are. The open meeting law is very clear minutes are not they didn't say
[1:30:01] meeting law is very clear minutes are not they didn't say
[1:30:01] meeting law is very clear minutes are not they didn't say I said this. They didn't say,
[1:30:02] minutes are not they didn't say I said this. They didn't say,
[1:30:02] minutes are not they didn't say I said this. They didn't say, no, it doesn't work that way.
[1:30:03] I said this. They didn't say, no, it doesn't work that way.
[1:30:03] I said this. They didn't say, no, it doesn't work that way. Ready? Did you come and speak?
[1:30:05] no, it doesn't work that way. Ready? Did you come and speak?
[1:30:06] no, it doesn't work that way. Ready? Did you come and speak? Yes. OK. You know, Mr. Bone, Mr
[1:30:08] Ready? Did you come and speak? Yes. OK. You know, Mr. Bone, Mr
[1:30:08] Ready? Did you come and speak? Yes. OK. You know, Mr. Bone, Mr Bowen came and spoke on this
[1:30:10] Yes. OK. You know, Mr. Bone, Mr Bowen came and spoke on this
[1:30:10] Yes. OK. You know, Mr. Bone, Mr Bowen came and spoke on this subject and his concern was
[1:30:11] Bowen came and spoke on this subject and his concern was
[1:30:11] Bowen came and spoke on this subject and his concern was blah blah blah blah blah, even
[1:30:13] subject and his concern was blah blah blah blah blah, even
[1:30:13] subject and his concern was blah blah blah blah blah, even though he spoke for 10 minutes.
[1:30:18] blah blah blah blah blah, even though he spoke for 10 minutes.
[1:30:18] blah blah blah blah blah, even though he spoke for 10 minutes. I don't speak that long. Maybe
[1:30:23] though he spoke for 10 minutes. I don't speak that long. Maybe
[1:30:23] though he spoke for 10 minutes. I don't speak that long. Maybe 99, yeah, getting better. Yeah.
[1:30:28] I don't speak that long. Maybe 99, yeah, getting better. Yeah.
[1:30:29] I don't speak that long. Maybe 99, yeah, getting better. Yeah. All right. Let me just, uh,
[1:30:32] 99, yeah, getting better. Yeah. All right. Let me just, uh,
[1:30:33] 99, yeah, getting better. Yeah. All right. Let me just, uh, we're a little over here
[1:30:33] All right. Let me just, uh, we're a little over here
[1:30:33] All right. Let me just, uh, we're a little over here tonight, so, uh, folks, we got
[1:30:35] we're a little over here tonight, so, uh, folks, we got
[1:30:35] we're a little over here tonight, so, uh, folks, we got a little late start. So, um,
[1:30:37] tonight, so, uh, folks, we got a little late start. So, um,
[1:30:37] tonight, so, uh, folks, we got a little late start. So, um, but we do, I think the finance
[1:30:38] a little late start. So, um, but we do, I think the finance
[1:30:38] a little late start. So, um, but we do, I think the finance committee is coming in so. We
[1:30:40] but we do, I think the finance committee is coming in so. We
[1:30:40] but we do, I think the finance committee is coming in so. We don't want to be here and
[1:30:41] committee is coming in so. We don't want to be here and
[1:30:42] committee is coming in so. We don't want to be here and overlap them and give them time
[1:30:42] don't want to be here and overlap them and give them time
[1:30:42] don't want to be here and overlap them and give them time to set up and stuff. So I just
[1:30:44] overlap them and give them time to set up and stuff. So I just
[1:30:44] overlap them and give them time to set up and stuff. So I just want to um, I just want to get
[1:30:47] to set up and stuff. So I just want to um, I just want to get
[1:30:47] to set up and stuff. So I just want to um, I just want to get to one. I just want to go
[1:30:49] want to um, I just want to get to one. I just want to go
[1:30:49] want to um, I just want to get to one. I just want to go through the agenda real quick.
[1:30:51] to one. I just want to go through the agenda real quick.
[1:30:51] to one. I just want to go through the agenda real quick. Um, All right, so, uh, we're
[1:31:18] through the agenda real quick. Um, All right, so, uh, we're
[1:31:18] through the agenda real quick. Um, All right, so, uh, we're gonna discuss, uh, writing the
[1:31:21] Um, All right, so, uh, we're gonna discuss, uh, writing the
[1:31:21] Um, All right, so, uh, we're gonna discuss, uh, writing the declarations and stuff like
[1:31:22] gonna discuss, uh, writing the declarations and stuff like
[1:31:22] gonna discuss, uh, writing the declarations and stuff like that to be able to suffice that
[1:31:24] declarations and stuff like that to be able to suffice that
[1:31:24] declarations and stuff like that to be able to suffice that I told you I had the meeting
[1:31:25] that to be able to suffice that I told you I had the meeting
[1:31:25] that to be able to suffice that I told you I had the meeting with Tom manager. When we get
[1:31:27] I told you I had the meeting with Tom manager. When we get
[1:31:27] I told you I had the meeting with Tom manager. When we get the day, uh, the site break
[1:31:29] with Tom manager. When we get the day, uh, the site break
[1:31:29] with Tom manager. When we get the day, uh, the site break filing for the day fund. We'll
[1:31:29] the day, uh, the site break filing for the day fund. We'll
[1:31:29] the day, uh, the site break filing for the day fund. We'll go through the rest of them. Uh
[1:31:31] filing for the day fund. We'll go through the rest of them. Uh
[1:31:31] filing for the day fund. We'll go through the rest of them. Uh the bylaw warrant article, we
[1:31:33] go through the rest of them. Uh the bylaw warrant article, we
[1:31:33] go through the rest of them. Uh the bylaw warrant article, we just did that finalizing the
[1:31:34] the bylaw warrant article, we just did that finalizing the
[1:31:34] the bylaw warrant article, we just did that finalizing the warrant. The warrant closes on
[1:31:36] just did that finalizing the warrant. The warrant closes on
[1:31:36] just did that finalizing the warrant. The warrant closes on 9/17, so we had a vote tonight
[1:31:38] warrant. The warrant closes on 9/17, so we had a vote tonight
[1:31:38] warrant. The warrant closes on 9/17, so we had a vote tonight on that. Uh, The town may
[1:31:40] 9/17, so we had a vote tonight on that. Uh, The town may
[1:31:40] 9/17, so we had a vote tonight on that. Uh, The town may select board chair and bylaw
[1:31:42] on that. Uh, The town may select board chair and bylaw
[1:31:43] on that. Uh, The town may select board chair and bylaw review committee. Uh, it was
[1:31:44] select board chair and bylaw review committee. Uh, it was
[1:31:45] select board chair and bylaw review committee. Uh, it was emailed September 4th. All this
[1:31:47] review committee. Uh, it was emailed September 4th. All this
[1:31:47] review committee. Uh, it was emailed September 4th. All this information was emailed to
[1:31:47] emailed September 4th. All this information was emailed to
[1:31:47] emailed September 4th. All this information was emailed to everyone, uh, formal
[1:31:49] information was emailed to everyone, uh, formal
[1:31:49] information was emailed to everyone, uh, formal submissions were emailed
[1:31:50] everyone, uh, formal submissions were emailed
[1:31:50] everyone, uh, formal submissions were emailed September 4th Town council,
[1:31:51] submissions were emailed September 4th Town council,
[1:31:51] submissions were emailed September 4th Town council, town manager, select board
[1:31:52] September 4th Town council, town manager, select board
[1:31:52] September 4th Town council, town manager, select board chair, and bylaw review
[1:31:54] town manager, select board chair, and bylaw review
[1:31:54] town manager, select board chair, and bylaw review committee requested council's
[1:31:54] chair, and bylaw review committee requested council's
[1:31:54] chair, and bylaw review committee requested council's recommended changes. I was
[1:31:56] committee requested council's recommended changes. I was
[1:31:56] committee requested council's recommended changes. I was awaiting a reply, didn't get
[1:31:58] recommended changes. I was awaiting a reply, didn't get
[1:31:58] recommended changes. I was awaiting a reply, didn't get any, uh, any amendments must be
[1:31:59] awaiting a reply, didn't get any, uh, any amendments must be
[1:31:59] awaiting a reply, didn't get any, uh, any amendments must be voted tonight, so we voted this
[1:32:02] any, uh, any amendments must be voted tonight, so we voted this
[1:32:03] any, uh, any amendments must be voted tonight, so we voted this tonight and I'll still wait for
[1:32:03] voted tonight, so we voted this tonight and I'll still wait for
[1:32:03] voted tonight, so we voted this tonight and I'll still wait for a reply from them on that, I'll
[1:32:05] tonight and I'll still wait for a reply from them on that, I'll
[1:32:05] tonight and I'll still wait for a reply from them on that, I'll send them this update, uh, with
[1:32:08] a reply from them on that, I'll send them this update, uh, with
[1:32:08] a reply from them on that, I'll send them this update, uh, with some identifiers. Um, old
[1:32:10] send them this update, uh, with some identifiers. Um, old
[1:32:10] send them this update, uh, with some identifiers. Um, old business. Breach notice we
[1:32:13] some identifiers. Um, old business. Breach notice we
[1:32:13] some identifiers. Um, old business. Breach notice we already mentioned that. Uh, the
[1:32:16] business. Breach notice we already mentioned that. Uh, the
[1:32:16] business. Breach notice we already mentioned that. Uh, the school department already
[1:32:17] already mentioned that. Uh, the school department already
[1:32:17] already mentioned that. Uh, the school department already mentioned that. Uh, updates, uh
[1:32:21] school department already mentioned that. Uh, updates, uh
[1:32:21] school department already mentioned that. Uh, updates, uh to website postings. Still
[1:32:21] mentioned that. Uh, updates, uh to website postings. Still
[1:32:22] mentioned that. Uh, updates, uh to website postings. Still working on that. There's some
[1:32:23] to website postings. Still working on that. There's some
[1:32:23] to website postings. Still working on that. There's some tweaking that has to be done.
[1:32:24] working on that. There's some tweaking that has to be done.
[1:32:24] working on that. There's some tweaking that has to be done. Uh, I'm organizing the form
[1:32:25] tweaking that has to be done. Uh, I'm organizing the form
[1:32:26] tweaking that has to be done. Uh, I'm organizing the form that we ratified. There there's
[1:32:27] Uh, I'm organizing the form that we ratified. There there's
[1:32:28] Uh, I'm organizing the form that we ratified. There there's just a couple of things in
[1:32:28] that we ratified. There there's just a couple of things in
[1:32:28] that we ratified. There there's just a couple of things in there. There's, I'm looking at
[1:32:30] just a couple of things in there. There's, I'm looking at
[1:32:30] just a couple of things in there. There's, I'm looking at the way it says stuff, some of
[1:32:32] there. There's, I'm looking at the way it says stuff, some of
[1:32:32] there. There's, I'm looking at the way it says stuff, some of it, I just don't want to get in
[1:32:32] the way it says stuff, some of it, I just don't want to get in
[1:32:32] the way it says stuff, some of it, I just don't want to get in trouble. You know, uh, the
[1:32:35] it, I just don't want to get in trouble. You know, uh, the
[1:32:35] it, I just don't want to get in trouble. You know, uh, the lawyer said it was all right,
[1:32:37] trouble. You know, uh, the lawyer said it was all right,
[1:32:37] trouble. You know, uh, the lawyer said it was all right, but I started to question some
[1:32:38] lawyer said it was all right, but I started to question some
[1:32:38] lawyer said it was all right, but I started to question some things, so I'm kind of
[1:32:39] but I started to question some things, so I'm kind of
[1:32:39] but I started to question some things, so I'm kind of rewriting that. We'll resubmit
[1:32:41] things, so I'm kind of rewriting that. We'll resubmit
[1:32:41] things, so I'm kind of rewriting that. We'll resubmit it to the lawyer. Do you know
[1:32:42] rewriting that. We'll resubmit it to the lawyer. Do you know
[1:32:42] rewriting that. We'll resubmit it to the lawyer. Do you know what I mean? for review. You
[1:32:45] it to the lawyer. Do you know what I mean? for review. You
[1:32:45] it to the lawyer. Do you know what I mean? for review. You know, um, We still have a
[1:32:50] what I mean? for review. You know, um, We still have a
[1:32:50] what I mean? for review. You know, um, We still have a vacancy, just so everybody
[1:32:50] know, um, We still have a vacancy, just so everybody
[1:32:50] know, um, We still have a vacancy, just so everybody knows we could use one more
[1:32:51] vacancy, just so everybody knows we could use one more
[1:32:51] vacancy, just so everybody knows we could use one more person, please. Um, our goals
[1:32:55] knows we could use one more person, please. Um, our goals
[1:32:55] knows we could use one more person, please. Um, our goals are no different. We kind of
[1:32:57] person, please. Um, our goals are no different. We kind of
[1:32:57] person, please. Um, our goals are no different. We kind of speak about them on a regular
[1:32:57] are no different. We kind of speak about them on a regular
[1:32:58] are no different. We kind of speak about them on a regular basis. Our Our main goal is to
[1:32:59] speak about them on a regular basis. Our Our main goal is to
[1:32:59] speak about them on a regular basis. Our Our main goal is to make sure that the money gets
[1:33:01] basis. Our Our main goal is to make sure that the money gets
[1:33:01] basis. Our Our main goal is to make sure that the money gets in the hands of the people,
[1:33:01] make sure that the money gets in the hands of the people,
[1:33:02] make sure that the money gets in the hands of the people, even when we're here, when
[1:33:03] in the hands of the people, even when we're here, when
[1:33:03] in the hands of the people, even when we're here, when we're not here, do you know
[1:33:04] even when we're here, when we're not here, do you know
[1:33:04] even when we're here, when we're not here, do you know what I'm saying? For their
[1:33:06] we're not here, do you know what I'm saying? For their
[1:33:06] we're not here, do you know what I'm saying? For their benefit. You know, and that the
[1:33:07] what I'm saying? For their benefit. You know, and that the
[1:33:07] what I'm saying? For their benefit. You know, and that the names of these donors get sent
[1:33:09] benefit. You know, and that the names of these donors get sent
[1:33:09] benefit. You know, and that the names of these donors get sent over this microphone on a
[1:33:11] names of these donors get sent over this microphone on a
[1:33:11] names of these donors get sent over this microphone on a monthly basis. We'd like to
[1:33:13] over this microphone on a monthly basis. We'd like to
[1:33:13] over this microphone on a monthly basis. We'd like to thank Mr. Howard for sidewalk
[1:33:16] monthly basis. We'd like to thank Mr. Howard for sidewalk
[1:33:16] monthly basis. We'd like to thank Mr. Howard for sidewalk fund, and we would like to
[1:33:17] thank Mr. Howard for sidewalk fund, and we would like to
[1:33:17] thank Mr. Howard for sidewalk fund, and we would like to thank the American Legion for
[1:33:19] fund, and we would like to thank the American Legion for
[1:33:19] fund, and we would like to thank the American Legion for their support, uh, of the poor
[1:33:20] thank the American Legion for their support, uh, of the poor
[1:33:20] thank the American Legion for their support, uh, of the poor families in this town, you know
[1:33:22] their support, uh, of the poor families in this town, you know
[1:33:22] their support, uh, of the poor families in this town, you know these are the things we want to
[1:33:23] families in this town, you know these are the things we want to
[1:33:23] families in this town, you know these are the things we want to be able to say, oh, we'd like
[1:33:24] these are the things we want to be able to say, oh, we'd like
[1:33:24] these are the things we want to be able to say, oh, we'd like to like to, uh, thank Nathaniel
[1:33:26] be able to say, oh, we'd like to like to, uh, thank Nathaniel
[1:33:27] be able to say, oh, we'd like to like to, uh, thank Nathaniel Day for his generous gift, you
[1:33:28] to like to, uh, thank Nathaniel Day for his generous gift, you
[1:33:29] to like to, uh, thank Nathaniel Day for his generous gift, you know, to help this family, uh,
[1:33:31] Day for his generous gift, you know, to help this family, uh,
[1:33:31] Day for his generous gift, you know, to help this family, uh, a person in this time of need,
[1:33:33] know, to help this family, uh, a person in this time of need,
[1:33:33] know, to help this family, uh, a person in this time of need, you know, want to be able to
[1:33:33] a person in this time of need, you know, want to be able to
[1:33:33] a person in this time of need, you know, want to be able to say those things. Uh, again,
[1:33:39] you know, want to be able to say those things. Uh, again,
[1:33:39] you know, want to be able to say those things. Uh, again, we're not doing too much with
[1:33:40] say those things. Uh, again, we're not doing too much with
[1:33:40] say those things. Uh, again, we're not doing too much with the real estate investigations
[1:33:42] we're not doing too much with the real estate investigations
[1:33:42] we're not doing too much with the real estate investigations because we're still closing up
[1:33:43] the real estate investigations because we're still closing up
[1:33:43] the real estate investigations because we're still closing up some other stuff. Um, it's
[1:33:44] because we're still closing up some other stuff. Um, it's
[1:33:44] because we're still closing up some other stuff. Um, it's still, uh, on the agenda. I'm
[1:33:46] some other stuff. Um, it's still, uh, on the agenda. I'm
[1:33:46] some other stuff. Um, it's still, uh, on the agenda. I'm still doing some work and still
[1:33:47] still, uh, on the agenda. I'm still doing some work and still
[1:33:47] still, uh, on the agenda. I'm still doing some work and still doing some research, uh, with
[1:33:49] still doing some work and still doing some research, uh, with
[1:33:49] still doing some work and still doing some research, uh, with the probate court, uh, on a
[1:33:51] doing some research, uh, with the probate court, uh, on a
[1:33:51] doing some research, uh, with the probate court, uh, on a number of other things. So, uh,
[1:33:54] the probate court, uh, on a number of other things. So, uh,
[1:33:54] the probate court, uh, on a number of other things. So, uh, do I have any beneficiary
[1:33:55] number of other things. So, uh, do I have any beneficiary
[1:33:55] number of other things. So, uh, do I have any beneficiary comments? Nope, there's no
[1:33:56] do I have any beneficiary comments? Nope, there's no
[1:33:56] do I have any beneficiary comments? Nope, there's no beneficiaries here. Our
[1:33:58] comments? Nope, there's no beneficiaries here. Our
[1:33:58] comments? Nope, there's no beneficiaries here. Our upcoming meeting September 24th
[1:34:02] beneficiaries here. Our upcoming meeting September 24th
[1:34:02] beneficiaries here. Our upcoming meeting September 24th Richard, No conflict. Uh, not
[1:34:05] upcoming meeting September 24th Richard, No conflict. Uh, not
[1:34:05] upcoming meeting September 24th Richard, No conflict. Uh, not right now. OK, and I had my
[1:34:07] Richard, No conflict. Uh, not right now. OK, and I had my
[1:34:07] Richard, No conflict. Uh, not right now. OK, and I had my thing plugged in and it's not
[1:34:09] right now. OK, and I had my thing plugged in and it's not
[1:34:09] right now. OK, and I had my thing plugged in and it's not even working. OK, I was dead.
[1:34:14] thing plugged in and it's not even working. OK, I was dead.
[1:34:14] thing plugged in and it's not even working. OK, I was dead. Uh, All right. And then I'm
[1:34:18] even working. OK, I was dead. Uh, All right. And then I'm
[1:34:18] even working. OK, I was dead. Uh, All right. And then I'm still working on the rewrite of
[1:34:20] Uh, All right. And then I'm still working on the rewrite of
[1:34:20] Uh, All right. And then I'm still working on the rewrite of the management policy. That's
[1:34:21] still working on the rewrite of the management policy. That's
[1:34:21] still working on the rewrite of the management policy. That's another thing, um, so do I have
[1:34:23] the management policy. That's another thing, um, so do I have
[1:34:23] the management policy. That's another thing, um, so do I have any public comment? No public
[1:34:27] another thing, um, so do I have any public comment? No public
[1:34:27] another thing, um, so do I have any public comment? No public in the room, no public on Zoom.
[1:34:29] any public comment? No public in the room, no public on Zoom.
[1:34:29] any public comment? No public in the room, no public on Zoom. Do I have any public comment. I
[1:34:33] in the room, no public on Zoom. Do I have any public comment. I
[1:34:33] in the room, no public on Zoom. Do I have any public comment. I have no public confidence and
[1:34:34] Do I have any public comment. I have no public confidence and
[1:34:34] Do I have any public comment. I have no public confidence and with no public comment from the
[1:34:36] have no public confidence and with no public comment from the
[1:34:36] have no public confidence and with no public comment from the commission, I have none except
[1:34:38] with no public comment from the commission, I have none except
[1:34:38] with no public comment from the commission, I have none except to say, um, I hope around 8 or
[1:34:41] commission, I have none except to say, um, I hope around 8 or
[1:34:41] commission, I have none except to say, um, I hope around 8 or 9 o'clock tomorrow, um, take
[1:34:44] to say, um, I hope around 8 or 9 o'clock tomorrow, um, take
[1:34:45] to say, um, I hope around 8 or 9 o'clock tomorrow, um, take some time for a little bit of
[1:34:47] 9 o'clock tomorrow, um, take some time for a little bit of
[1:34:47] 9 o'clock tomorrow, um, take some time for a little bit of silence in memory of the, yeah,
[1:34:50] some time for a little bit of silence in memory of the, yeah,
[1:34:50] some time for a little bit of silence in memory of the, yeah, and Like they say, wear red on
[1:34:54] silence in memory of the, yeah, and Like they say, wear red on
[1:34:54] silence in memory of the, yeah, and Like they say, wear red on Wednesday. For everybody
[1:34:56] and Like they say, wear red on Wednesday. For everybody
[1:34:57] and Like they say, wear red on Wednesday. For everybody deployed. Do you know what I
[1:34:57] Wednesday. For everybody deployed. Do you know what I
[1:34:57] Wednesday. For everybody deployed. Do you know what I mean? Remember, everyone
[1:35:01] deployed. Do you know what I mean? Remember, everyone
[1:35:01] deployed. Do you know what I mean? Remember, everyone deployed. We're red. No
[1:35:03] mean? Remember, everyone deployed. We're red. No
[1:35:03] mean? Remember, everyone deployed. We're red. No Wednesday on Friday. Remember
[1:35:06] deployed. We're red. No Wednesday on Friday. Remember
[1:35:06] deployed. We're red. No Wednesday on Friday. Remember everyone deployed. That's what
[1:35:07] Wednesday on Friday. Remember everyone deployed. That's what
[1:35:07] Wednesday on Friday. Remember everyone deployed. That's what I mean. Why do you wear red? So
[1:35:12] everyone deployed. That's what I mean. Why do you wear red? So
[1:35:12] everyone deployed. That's what I mean. Why do you wear red? So that being said, I will
[1:35:14] I mean. Why do you wear red? So that being said, I will
[1:35:14] I mean. Why do you wear red? So that being said, I will entertain from you a motion to
[1:35:16] that being said, I will entertain from you a motion to
[1:35:16] that being said, I will entertain from you a motion to adjourn. I will second that
[1:35:17] entertain from you a motion to adjourn. I will second that
[1:35:17] entertain from you a motion to adjourn. I will second that motion. No, I want you to make
[1:35:19] adjourn. I will second that motion. No, I want you to make
[1:35:19] adjourn. I will second that motion. No, I want you to make the motion. Oh, I'll make a
[1:35:21] motion. No, I want you to make the motion. Oh, I'll make a
[1:35:21] motion. No, I want you to make the motion. Oh, I'll make a motion and we adjourn the
[1:35:23] the motion. Oh, I'll make a motion and we adjourn the
[1:35:23] the motion. Oh, I'll make a motion and we adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. I will
[1:35:25] motion and we adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. I will
[1:35:25] motion and we adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. I will second that motion. All in
[1:35:27] meeting at 6:43 p.m. I will second that motion. All in
[1:35:28] meeting at 6:43 p.m. I will second that motion. All in favor? Aye, aye. Our meeting is
[1:35:30] second that motion. All in favor? Aye, aye. Our meeting is
[1:35:30] second that motion. All in favor? Aye, aye. Our meeting is adjourned, uh, tonight. Thank
[1:35:32] favor? Aye, aye. Our meeting is adjourned, uh, tonight. Thank
[1:35:32] favor? Aye, aye. Our meeting is adjourned, uh, tonight. Thank you very much. It is, uh,
[1:35:37] adjourned, uh, tonight. Thank you very much. It is, uh,
[1:35:37] adjourned, uh, tonight. Thank you very much. It is, uh, exactly 6:40, uh, and we're at
[1:35:38] you very much. It is, uh, exactly 6:40, uh, and we're at
[1:35:38] you very much. It is, uh, exactly 6:40, uh, and we're at the Bearda meeting room on
[1:35:41] exactly 6:40, uh, and we're at the Bearda meeting room on
[1:35:41] exactly 6:40, uh, and we're at the Bearda meeting room on September 10th. Uh, thank you
[1:35:41] the Bearda meeting room on September 10th. Uh, thank you
[1:35:41] the Bearda meeting room on September 10th. Uh, thank you very much for joining us on the
[1:35:42] September 10th. Uh, thank you very much for joining us on the
[1:35:42] September 10th. Uh, thank you very much for joining us on the Board of Trust Fund commission
[1:35:44] very much for joining us on the Board of Trust Fund commission
[1:35:44] very much for joining us on the Board of Trust Fund commission meeting. Why