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April 9, 2018
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland, Leslie Fox
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Maria Neyland took part remotely.
- Leslie Fox 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 Bak 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 and 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: Bak, aye; Neyland, aye; Stemple, aye; and Fox, aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak 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 and 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: Bak, aye; Neyland, aye; Stemple, aye; and Fox, aye..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter...
Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, for land located at 940 Depot Road, known as Inches Wood. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, for land located at 940 Depot Road, known as Inches Wood. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019
Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor
Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
OLD BUSINESS
Adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening
Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes for the Regular session March 19, 2018, Executive session, April 2, 2018 as written
Member Neyland moved to accept the minutes for the Regular session March 19, 2018, Executive session, April 2, 2018 as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the minutes for the Regular session March 19, 2018, Executive session, April 2, 2018 as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
SELECTMEN AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts
Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in...
Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in the amount of $5,620.20. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in the amount of $5,620.20. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018
Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
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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