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June 18, 2018
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Bak, Maria Neyland, Leslie Fox, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Wesley Fowlks left the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to executive session: i. to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations/conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator and Fire Chief), ii. to discuss the physical...
Chair Bak moved to adjourn to executive session: i. to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations/conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator and Fire Chief), ii. to discuss the physical condition of an employee, and iii. to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC.), 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. The Chair further noted that with respect to iii, that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to adjourn to executive session: i. to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations/conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator and Fire Chief), ii. to discuss the physical condition of an employee, and iii. to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC.), 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. The Chair further noted that with respect to iii, that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
APPOINTMENTS
Re-appoint Abby Reip to the Energy Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to re-appoint Abby Reip to the Energy Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to re-appoint Abby Reip to the Energy Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Appoint Robert Bielecki to the position of Police Sergeant for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019
Member Stemple moved to appoint Robert Bielecki to the position of Police Sergeant for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Robert Bielecki to the position of Police Sergeant for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Revise the charter of the VTC by reducing the number of members from ten to eight and eliminating voting members from the Cemetery Commission and PCCC
Member Stemple moved to revise the charter of the VTC by reducing the number of members from ten to eight and eliminating voting members from the Cemetery Commission and PCCC. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to revise the charter of the VTC by reducing the number of members from ten to eight and eliminating voting members from the Cemetery Commission and PCCC. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Authorize the use of the accrued interest in the War Memorial Fund to move the World War I monument from the Town Hall to the Veterans Tribute site to be located on the grounds of the Sargent...
Member Stemple moved to authorize the use of the accrued interest in the War Memorial Fund to move the World War I monument from the Town Hall to the Veterans Tribute site to be located on the grounds of the Sargent Memorial Library. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to authorize the use of the accrued interest in the War Memorial Fund to move the World War I monument from the Town Hall to the Veterans Tribute site to be located on the grounds of the Sargent Memorial Library. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Accept recommendation of DPW Director that we enter into a contract with the incumbent vendor Waste Management for the next three years with a one-year option
Member Fox moved to accept recommendation of DPW Director that we enter into a contract with the incumbent vendor Waste Management for the next three years with a one-year option. Seconded by Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to accept recommendation of DPW Director that we enter into a contract with the incumbent vendor Waste Management for the next three years with a one-year option. Seconded by Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Stemple)
Appoint Julia Hutton and Fran Moore to the PCCC, each for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021, and to appoint Sunitha Paravasthu to the PCCC to complete the...
Chair Bak moved to appoint Julia Hutton and Fran Moore to the PCCC, each for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021, and to appoint Sunitha Paravasthu to the PCCC to complete the unexpired term of Patricia Richter for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to appoint Julia Hutton and Fran Moore to the PCCC, each for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021, and to appoint Sunitha Paravasthu to the PCCC to complete the unexpired term of Patricia Richter for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
Re-appoint Bryon Clemence, Les Fox, Bryan Lynch and Stephen Schmitt to the Water Resources Working Group for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019
Chair Bak moved to re-appoint Bryon Clemence, Les Fox, Bryan Lynch and Stephen Schmitt to the Water Resources Working Group for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to re-appoint Bryon Clemence, Les Fox, Bryan Lynch and Stephen Schmitt to the Water Resources Working Group for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Appoint Barbara Salzman to complete the unexpired term of Hal Salzman as an alternate member of the 061818 2 Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019
Member Stemple moved to appoint Barbara Salzman to complete the unexpired term of Hal Salzman as an alternate member of the 061818 2 Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 5- 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Barbara Salzman to complete the unexpired term of Hal Salzman as an alternate member of the 061818 2 Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 5- 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Reappoint Mitzi Garcia-Weil to the Cemetery Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Mitzi Garcia-Weil to the Cemetery Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Mitzi Garcia-Weil to the Cemetery Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Dennis Reip to the Conservation Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Dennis Reip to the Conservation Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Chair Bak. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Dennis Reip to the Conservation Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Chair Bak. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Bak)
Reappoint Stephen Schmitt to the Conservation Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Stephen Schmitt to the Conservation Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Stephen Schmitt to the Conservation Commission for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Sonali (Tina) Bhatia to the Council on Aging for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Fox moved to reappoint Sonali (Tina) Bhatia to the Council on Aging for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to reappoint Sonali (Tina) Bhatia to the Council on Aging for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Robert Stemple to the Design Review Board for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Fox moved to reappoint Robert Stemple to the Design Review Board for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to reappoint Robert Stemple to the Design Review Board for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Richard Garrison to the Energy Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Richard Garrison to the Energy Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Richard Garrison to the Energy Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Larry Grossman to the Energy Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Larry Grossman to the Energy Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Larry Grossman to the Energy Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Les Fox as the MAGIC representative for a one-year term through June 30, 2019
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Les Fox as the MAGIC representative for a one-year term through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Les Fox as the MAGIC representative for a one-year term through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Reappoint Nicole Sheehan to the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Chair Bak moved to reappoint Nicole Sheehan to the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to reappoint Nicole Sheehan to the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Chris Habersaat as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term through June 30, 2019
Member Fox moved to reappoint Chris Habersaat as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to reappoint Chris Habersaat as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Stefano Caprara as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term through June 30, 2019
Member Fox moved to reappoint Stefano Caprara as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to reappoint Stefano Caprara as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Reappoint Tonya Andersen to the Traffic Safety Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Tonya Andersen to the Traffic Safety Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Tonya Andersen to the Traffic Safety Committee for a three year term through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Waive the Boxborough field use permit fees for the use of Flerra Field by the AB Monday Night Quarterbacks for the period August 13 - 16 from 5 - 8 PM; further that the AB Quarterbacks shall...
Member Neyland moved to waive the Boxborough field use permit fees for the use of Flerra Field by the AB Monday Night Quarterbacks for the period August 13 - 16 from 5 - 8 PM; further that the AB Quarterbacks shall coordinate with the Recreation Commission prior to use of the fields and shall ensure that all stations are rotated in order to prevent abnormal wear and tear to the fields. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to waive the Boxborough field use permit fees for the use of Flerra Field by the AB Monday Night Quarterbacks for the period August 13 - 16 from 5 - 8 PM; further that the AB Quarterbacks shall coordinate with the Recreation Commission prior to use of the fields and shall ensure that all stations are rotated in order to prevent abnormal wear and tear to the fields. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Waive the Boxborough field use permit fees for the use of Liberty Field by the ABRHS Soccer Boosters for two ABRHS Girls' Soccer summer league games on July 17 and August 7, 6 - 8:00 PM. Friendly...
Chair Bak moved to waive the Boxborough field use permit fees for the use of Liberty Field by the ABRHS Soccer Boosters for two ABRHS Girls' Soccer summer league games on July 17 and August 7, 6 - 8:00 PM. Friendly amendment change from 6PM to 8PM. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to waive the Boxborough field use permit fees for the use of Liberty Field by the ABRHS Soccer Boosters for two ABRHS Girls' Soccer summer league games on July 17 and August 7, 6 - 8:00 PM. Friendly amendment change from 6PM to 8PM. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Approve Magda Lyons' request to use Flerra Fields to conduct the FitDaze boot camp for a reduced fee of 12% of the program's gross revenue
Chair Bak moved to approve Magda Lyons' request to use Flerra Fields to conduct the FitDaze boot camp for a reduced fee of 12% of the program's gross revenue. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to approve Magda Lyons' request to use Flerra Fields to conduct the FitDaze boot camp for a reduced fee of 12% of the program's gross revenue. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes for the regular sessions of May 7, 2018, and June 4, 2018, and the executive session of June 4, 2018, as written
Member Fox moved to accept the minutes for the regular sessions of May 7, 2018, and June 4, 2018, and the executive session of June 4, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to accept the minutes for the regular sessions of May 7, 2018, and June 4, 2018, and the executive session of June 4, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
NEW BUSINESS
Appoint the list of employees that are not highlighted with the listed employees including the three Records Access Officer for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019
Member Neyland moved to appoint the list of employees that are not highlighted with the listed employees including the three Records Access Officer for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to appoint the list of employees that are not highlighted with the listed employees including the three Records Access Officer for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §4A, to authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) services for a term...
Chair Bak moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §4A, to authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) services for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and running through June 30, 2019: base cost of $60,500; up to four training sessions at $500 each; LCTV production training at $1500 start-up cost plus $350/student, and supplemental services as needed at $90/ hour. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40, §4A, to authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) services for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and running through June 30, 2019: base cost of $60,500; up to four training sessions at $500 each; LCTV production training at $1500 start-up cost plus $350/student, and supplemental services as needed at $90/ hour. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Littleton for the provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services for Littleton at...
Member Fox moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Littleton for the provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services for Littleton at a base cost of $27,633 for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and running through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved that the Board of Selectmen vote, pursuant to MGL C.40,§4A, to authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Littleton for the provision by Boxborough of animal control officer services for Littleton at a base cost of $27,633 for a term commencing July 1, 2018 and running through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Permit wine and beer to be served at the retirement reception for Town Administrator Selina Shaw, being held at the Sargent Memorial Library on June 28, 2018, subject to the conditions specified...
Chair Bak moved to permit wine and beer to be served at the retirement reception for Town Administrator Selina Shaw, being held at the Sargent Memorial Library on June 28, 2018, subject to the conditions specified on the application and further, to waive the fee. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to permit wine and beer to be served at the retirement reception for Town Administrator Selina Shaw, being held at the Sargent Memorial Library on June 28, 2018, subject to the conditions specified on the application and further, to waive the fee. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 5 - 0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fox)
Transfer the sum of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8,662.50) from 061818 5 Account #001-610-5730-0000 (Library Dues) to Account #001-610-5112-0000 (Library...
Member Stemple moved to transfer the sum of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8,662.50) from 061818 5 Account #001-610-5730-0000 (Library Dues) to Account #001-610-5112-0000 (Library Director's Salary) Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to transfer the sum of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8,662.50) from 061818 5 Account #001-610-5730-0000 (Library Dues) to Account #001-610-5112-0000 (Library Director's Salary) Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 5 - 0..” (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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