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Event Date: 
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 9:00am

NOTICE OF MEETING

The listed matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Serving the Veterans of Medway, Hopkinton, Holliston, Ashland

The Board of Directors of the MetroWest Veterans’ Services District will hold a meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016 in the conference room at 1750 Washington St, Holliston, MA.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Call to order

EXECUTIVE SESSION

2. Executive Session: Contract Negotiations: To conduct contract negotiations and/or execute the contract with non-union personnel relative to the Director of Veterans Services.

PUBLIC SESSION (9:20am)

3. Public comments, opinions or questions – Residents are invited to share ideas, opinions or ask questions regarding veteran services.

4. The Board will consider accepting the following public session minutes:

 August 8, 2016

5. The Board will consider accepting the following executive session minutes:

 August 8, 2016

6. Lease Agreement with the Town of Holliston – The Board will consider accepting the lease agreement (renewal) for office space with the Town of Holliston

7. Directors Report – The Director will provide updates on Ch 115 Beneficiaries, VA Claims; Staff Activities, Budget and Legislative Items of Interest.

8. Veterans Agent Vacancy - The Director will provide an update to the Board.

9. District agreement of the member communities Board of Selectman – due for renewal in November which includes the appointment of a representative to the Board of Directors.

10. . The board to discuss the use of alternates [of board members]

a. Amend or add to the by-laws if need be

b. Appointment by the members Board of Selectman (i.e. if it is determined by the board for them to have voting authority

Notice of Meeting – October 17, 2016 Page 2

The listed matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Serving the Veterans of Medway, Hopkinton, Holliston, Ashland

 

11. Training: Processing Financial Assistance "A to Z" – The Director will conduct an informal presentation / discussion on how district staff processes financial assistance.

12. Adjourn