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March 5, 2018
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Stemple, Leslie Fox, Maria Neyland, Susan Bak
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Maria Neyland took part remotely.
- Susan Bak took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police and Dispatch), and to re-to convene in open session in the Grange Meeting Room at approximately 7:00...
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police and Dispatch), and to re-to convene in open session in the Grange Meeting Room at approximately 7:00 PM to continue the business on the agenda. Further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police and Dispatch), and to re-to convene in open session in the Grange Meeting Room at approximately 7:00 PM to continue the business on the agenda. Further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
APPOINTMENTS
Accept with gratitude the $5,000 from the Boxborough Historical Society, Inc. (BHSI) who had received it from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to assist in the Levi Wetherbee (Steele)...
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to accept with gratitude the $5,000 from the Boxborough Historical Society, Inc. (BHSI) who had received it from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to assist in the Levi Wetherbee (Steele) Farm Farmhouse preservation project's related studies. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to accept with gratitude the $5,000 from the Boxborough Historical Society, Inc. (BHSI) who had received it from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to assist in the Levi Wetherbee (Steele) Farm Farmhouse preservation project's related studies. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes for the regular session of February 12, 2018, as written
Member Fox moved to accept the minutes for the regular session of February 12, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 -0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to accept the minutes for the regular session of February 12, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 -0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
OLD BUSINESS
Authorize Selectman Les Fox, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents associated with the acquisition of the Kaizen property located at 873 Massachusetts Avenue
Member Fox moved to authorize Selectman Les Fox, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents associated with the acquisition of the Kaizen property located at 873 Massachusetts Avenue. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to authorize Selectman Les Fox, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to execute any and all documents associated with the acquisition of the Kaizen property located at 873 Massachusetts Avenue. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Designate members to serve on the team to negotiate a PILOT agreement with Green Street Solar Power, LLC., said team to be comprised of Selectman Les Fox, the Town Administrator, the Town Assessor...
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to designate members to serve on the team to negotiate a PILOT agreement with Green Street Solar Power, LLC., said team to be comprised of Selectman Les Fox, the Town Administrator, the Town Assessor and Town Counsel. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to designate members to serve on the team to negotiate a PILOT agreement with Green Street Solar Power, LLC., said team to be comprised of Selectman Les Fox, the Town Administrator, the Town Assessor and Town Counsel. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Remove Article F14 from May 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to remove Article F14 from May 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to remove Article F14 from May 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Remove Placeholder Article #LA 37 and the Snow & Ice Placeholder Special Town Meeting Article
Member Neyland moved to remove Placeholder Article #LA 37 and the Snow & Ice Placeholder Special Town Meeting Article. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to remove Placeholder Article #LA 37 and the Snow & Ice Placeholder Special Town Meeting Article. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Add N 44 - Bid Bylaw Revisions Article to list of proposed articles
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to add N 44 - Bid Bylaw Revisions Article to list of proposed articles. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to add N 44 - Bid Bylaw Revisions Article to list of proposed articles. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Approve the job description for the DPW Director as written
Member Fox moved to approve the job description for the DPW Director as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve the job description for the DPW Director as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Fox, second: Stemple)
Adopt the Town of Boxborough Procurement Policy and Procedures, rev.3, dated March 5, 2018
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to adopt the Town of Boxborough Procurement Policy and Procedures, rev.3, dated March 5, 2018. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to adopt the Town of Boxborough Procurement Policy and Procedures, rev.3, dated March 5, 2018. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept with regrets and place on file the resignation of Jim Moss form the Traffic Safety Committee, effective immediately
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to accept with regrets and place on file the resignation of Jim Moss form the Traffic Safety Committee, effective immediately. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to accept with regrets and place on file the resignation of Jim Moss form the Traffic Safety Committee, effective immediately. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye Fox, aye and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
From the Boxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Boxborough Select Board page (named group photo, LCTV) — Sam Anderson, Priya Sundaram, Wes Fowlks, Bob Stemple and Kristin Hilberg. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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