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Council confirms planning-board appointments and amends town‑manager contract following executive session
Summary
Council appointed Steven Mayers to the planning board and Tracy Hovance as an alternate, and after an executive session amended the town manager's contract; the contract amendment passed 6–1 with one councilor dissenting over proposed stipend language.
At its June 15 meeting, the Winthrop Town Council confirmed appointments recommended by the appointments committee, naming Steven Mayers as a full planning‑board member and Tracy Hovance as an alternate. Councilors discussed the role of alternates and the appointments committee's vetting process.
Later in the meeting, the council entered executive session under MRSA §405(6)(A) to discuss personal matters related to the town manager's contract. After returning to open session, the council moved to amend the town manager contract as proposed. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one opposed; the dissenting councilor said they would have supported a 2.5% annual increase without the stipend component.
Town manager Anthony noted the stipend provision was part of his original contract and said he has not used it previously; he pledged to provide advance notice and budgetary transparency when any stipend use is anticipated.
The planning‑board appointments and contract amendment were recorded in the minutes; the town manager will work with councilors on any follow‑up administrative steps.
