Select Board fills dozens of committee seats, expands education options task force after executive session

The Mount Vernon Select Board approved a broad list of appointments to town committees, expanded the education options task force and held an executive session on a personnel matter.

Across a lengthy appointments segment, the board moved, seconded and approved nominees to multiple committees including the ADA committee, after‑school committee, appeals board, athletic committee, beach committee, community center committee, planning board, ordinance review committee, governance committee, library trustees and others. Most appointment votes were recorded as voice votes in favor (commonly 4‑0) with occasional abstentions noted on individual names. The transcript shows routine motion/second/vote procedure for each nominated position.

The board entered executive session under the statutory provision cited in the meeting (described in the transcript as "1 MRSA section 405 subsection 6 subsection a") to discuss a personnel matter; the motion to enter executive session carried by voice vote, 4‑0. On returning from executive session the board voted to expand the educational options task force from nine to 12 members and then voted to appoint the new members; the expansion vote was 4‑0 on the record.

Members said the expanded task force will select a chair and begin meeting. The town clerk and staff will assemble contact details and distribute resumes to members and post meeting logistics. The board did not disclose personnel details discussed in executive session beyond the formal vote to expand the task force and proceed with appointments.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which the board approved by voice vote, 4‑0.