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March 19, 2018
12 recorded votes, 3 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: i. discuss strategy with respect to the threat of imminent litigation concerning 700, 750 and 800 Massachusetts Avenue Site Plan Approval; ii. discuss strategy...
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to adjourn to executive session to: i. discuss strategy with respect to the threat of imminent litigation concerning 700, 750 and 800 Massachusetts Avenue Site Plan Approval; ii. discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police and Dispatch); to re-to convene in open session in the Grange Meeting Room at approximately 7:00 PM to continue the business on the agenda and further noted 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: i. discuss strategy with respect to the threat of imminent litigation concerning 700, 750 and 800 Massachusetts Avenue Site Plan Approval; ii. discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Police and Dispatch); to re-to convene in open session in the Grange Meeting Room at approximately 7:00 PM to continue the business on the agenda and further noted 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
Authorize the Town Planner to submit the application prepared by MAGIC to enable Boxborough, along with other MAGIC communities, to join the AARP/WHO Network of Age Friendly Communities, to focus...
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to authorize the Town Planner to submit the application prepared by MAGIC to enable Boxborough, along with other MAGIC communities, to join the AARP/WHO Network of Age Friendly Communities, to focus on and identify regional age-friendly housing and transportation solutions in the MAGIC region; and further, to authorize Selectman Les Fox, as the Board's MAGIC representative, to sign the commitment letter, which will be submitted with the application. 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 authorize the Town Planner to submit the application prepared by MAGIC to enable Boxborough, along with other MAGIC communities, to join the AARP/WHO Network of Age Friendly Communities, to focus on and identify regional age-friendly housing and transportation solutions in the MAGIC region; and further, to authorize Selectman Les Fox, as the Board's MAGIC representative, to sign the commitment letter, which will be submitted with the application. 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 transfer station fees for FY 19 as noted on application form - Full Year Purchased June 1 - July 31: $150; Full Year Purchased August 1 - December 31: $180; Prorated Purchased January 1 -...
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to approve transfer station fees for FY 19 as noted on application form - Full Year Purchased June 1 - July 31: $150; Full Year Purchased August 1 - December 31: $180; Prorated Purchased January 1 - March 31: $75; Prorated Purchased April 1 - June 30: $37.50; First Time Buyer/New Resident: $150 and Senior Citizen (65 as of July 1, 2017) - Free. 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 approve transfer station fees for FY 19 as noted on application form - Full Year Purchased June 1 - July 31: $150; Full Year Purchased August 1 - December 31: $180; Prorated Purchased January 1 - March 31: $75; Prorated Purchased April 1 - June 30: $37.50; First Time Buyer/New Resident: $150 and Senior Citizen (65 as of July 1, 2017) - Free. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
PUBLIC HEARING
Adopt the amended Energy Committee Charter as proposed in version dated March 19, 2018
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to adopt the amended Energy Committee Charter as proposed in version dated March 19, 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 amended Energy Committee Charter as proposed in version dated March 19, 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)
Authorize the inclusion in the tax bills of a questionnaire to seek input on potential future use(s) of Steele Farm farmhouse, as written
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to authorize the inclusion in the tax bills of a questionnaire to seek input on potential future use(s) of Steele Farm farmhouse, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. 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 authorize the inclusion in the tax bills of a questionnaire to seek input on potential future use(s) of Steele Farm farmhouse, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fox)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes for regular sessions of February 26, 2018- AM, February 26, 2018- PM, February 27, 2018, and executive sessions of February 26, 2018 and March 5, 2018, as written
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to accept the minutes for regular sessions of February 26, 2018- AM, February 26, 2018- PM, February 27, 2018, and executive sessions of February 26, 2018 and March 5, 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
“Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved to accept the minutes for regular sessions of February 26, 2018- AM, February 26, 2018- PM, February 27, 2018, and executive sessions of February 26, 2018 and March 5, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
The approval of Warrant 18-18, Payroll, in the amount of $228,359.64 and Warrant 2018-36, Payables, in the amount of $1,021,396.42
Chair Pro Tem Stemple moved the approval of Warrant 18-18, Payroll, in the amount of $228,359.64 and Warrant 2018-36, Payables, in the amount of $1,021,396.42. 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 the approval of Warrant 18-18, Payroll, in the amount of $228,359.64 and Warrant 2018-36, Payables, in the amount of $1,021,396.42. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
OLD BUSINESS
Accept the deed for the property located at 873 Massachusetts Avenue from Sakura Realty, LLC, for general municipal purposes
Member Neyland moved to accept the deed for the property located at 873 Massachusetts Avenue from Sakura Realty, LLC, for general municipal purposes. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the deed for the property located at 873 Massachusetts Avenue from Sakura Realty, LLC, for general municipal purposes. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
36 Rec Com: Skate Park 20,000 Stabilization
Approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article
Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did encourage EnCom to create an avenue to educate the public on proper waste disposal however, there are concerns about how they intend on implementing this effort. It was suggested that EnCom be encouraged to take a more benign approach - signage, mailings, starting out and further that $1,500 in funding would be more appropriate. It was put forth to approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article, roll call vote 1-3: Stemple, aye; Neyland, nay; Fox, nay; and Bak, nay.
Yes: StempleNo: Bak, Fox, NeylandThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did encourage EnCom to create an avenue to educate the public on proper waste disposal however, there are concerns about how they intend on implementing this effort. It was suggested that EnCom be encouraged to take a more benign approach - signage, mailings, starting out and further that $1,500 in funding would be more appropriate. It was put forth to approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article, roll call vote 1-3: Stemple, aye; Neyland, nay; Fox, nay; and Bak, nay..”
Amend the article by revising the funding amount from $5,000 to $1,500
It was put forth to amend the article by revising the funding amount from $5,000 to $1,500, roll call vote 3-1: Stemple, nay; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
Yes: Bak, Fox, NeylandNo: StempleThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“It was put forth to amend the article by revising the funding amount from $5,000 to $1,500, roll call vote 3-1: Stemple, nay; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..”
Approve all the listed articles, except for Article #20-EnCom and Library, Planning and ZBA related articles
TA Shaw advised that upon further investigation, it has been determined that an article to create an OPEB Trust is not necessary, at this time. It was put forth to approve all the listed articles, except for Article #20-EnCom and Library, Planning and ZBA related articles. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“TA Shaw advised that upon further investigation, it has been determined that an article to create an OPEB Trust is not necessary, at this time. It was put forth to approve all the listed articles, except for Article #20-EnCom and Library, Planning and ZBA related articles. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..”
NEW BUSINESS
Waive the application and abutter notice fees, but not the legal notice fees, associated with the Blanchard Memorial School's application before the Zoning Board of Appeals associated with the...
Member Neyland moved to waive the application and abutter notice fees, but not the legal notice fees, associated with the Blanchard Memorial School's application before the Zoning Board of Appeals associated with the planned installation of a double-sided LED sign. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to waive the application and abutter notice fees, but not the legal notice fees, associated with the Blanchard Memorial School's application before the Zoning Board of Appeals associated with the planned installation of a double-sided LED sign. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 4 - 0 by roll call vote: Stemple, aye; Neyland, aye; Fox, aye; and Bak, aye..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
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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