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August 27, 2018
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Bak, Maria Neyland, Leslie Fox, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPOINTMENTS
Authorize transmittal of reimbursement request to Mass DOT for three separate invoices in the amount of $8,865.97, $8,932.40 and $7,467.13, totaling $25,265.50, associated with the work of Green...
Member Neyland moved to authorize transmittal of reimbursement request to Mass DOT for three separate invoices in the amount of $8,865.97, $8,932.40 and $7,467.13, totaling $25,265.50, associated with the work of Green International Affiliates, Inc. on the Town's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan through June 2, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to authorize transmittal of reimbursement request to Mass DOT for three separate invoices in the amount of $8,865.97, $8,932.40 and $7,467.13, totaling $25,265.50, associated with the work of Green International Affiliates, Inc. on the Town's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan through June 2, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Proceed to Tier 2 of the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
Chair Bak moved to proceed to Tier 2 of the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to proceed to Tier 2 of the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fox)
Appoint Rick Barrett as Town Grill Master for a term from September 13 through September 15, 2018
Chair Bak moved to appoint Rick Barrett as Town Grill Master for a term from September 13 through September 15, 2018. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to appoint Rick Barrett as Town Grill Master for a term from September 13 through September 15, 2018. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fox)
Close a section of Middle Road during the September 8, 2018 Harvest Fair from the intersection of Middle Road and Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) past the North parking lot at Town Hall, 29...
Member Neyland moved to close a section of Middle Road during the September 8, 2018 Harvest Fair from the intersection of Middle Road and Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) past the North parking lot at Town Hall, 29 Middle Road. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to close a section of Middle Road during the September 8, 2018 Harvest Fair from the intersection of Middle Road and Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) past the North parking lot at Town Hall, 29 Middle Road. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Accept with regrets the resignation of Charlene Golden from the Conservation Commission effective immediately
Member Fowlks moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Charlene Golden from the Conservation Commission effective immediately. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Charlene Golden from the Conservation Commission effective immediately. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
Accept with regrets the resignation of Kathleen Gegner from the Energy Committee effective immediately
Member Stemple moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Kathleen Gegner from the Energy Committee effective immediately. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Kathleen Gegner from the Energy Committee effective immediately. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Appoint Karen Whitcomb to the Council on Aging, for a three year term effective immediately and running through June 30, 2021
Member Fowlks moved to appoint Karen Whitcomb to the Council on Aging, for a three year term effective immediately and running through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Karen Whitcomb to the Council on Aging, for a three year term effective immediately and running through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
MINUTES
Approve the regular session and the executive session minutes of July 16, 2018, both as revised
Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session and the executive session minutes of July 16, 2018, both as revised. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 (Fox).
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Neyland, StempleAbstained: FoxThe minutes list Leslie Fox in brackets after the count (4-0-1), which has 1 abstention and no no votes; that member is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session and the executive session minutes of July 16, 2018, both as revised. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 (Fox)..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve the regular session of July 30, 2018, as revised
Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session of July 30, 2018, as revised. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session of July 30, 2018, as revised. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve the regular session minutes of August 6, 2018, as revised
Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of August 6, 2018, as revised. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 (Neyland).
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, StempleAbstained: NeylandThe minutes list Maria Neyland in brackets after the count (4-0-1), which has 1 abstention and no no votes; that member is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of August 6, 2018, as revised. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 (Neyland)..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
SELECTMEN & TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license - 1) Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; 2) Only True West Brewing Co., LLC staff shall serve; 3) Servers...
Member Neyland moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license - 1) Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; 2) Only True West Brewing Co., LLC staff shall serve; 3) Servers shall require positive identification; 4) A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced 5) Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication; and 6) Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different, to Pony Shack Cider, Ltd. to serve hard cider at Harvest Fair on September 8, 2018 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license - 1) Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; 2) Only True West Brewing Co., LLC staff shall serve; 3) Servers shall require positive identification; 4) A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced 5) Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication; and 6) Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different, to Pony Shack Cider, Ltd. to serve hard cider at Harvest Fair on September 8, 2018 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Member Neyland moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license - 1) Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; 2) Only True West Brewing Co., LLC staff shall serve; 3) Servers shall require positive identification; 4) A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced 5) Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication; and 6) Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different, to True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer at Harvest Fair on September 8, 2018 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license - 1) Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; 2) Only True West Brewing Co., LLC staff shall serve; 3) Servers shall require positive identification; 4) A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced 5) Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication; and 6) Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different, to True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer at Harvest Fair on September 8, 2018 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Issue a one day Common Victualler license to LaRivera Gourmet Catering dba Legends Café, contingent on them providing the Nashoba Boards of Health Certification(s), to serve at Harvest Fair on...
Member Neyland moved to issue a one day Common Victualler license to LaRivera Gourmet Catering dba Legends Café, contingent on them providing the Nashoba Boards of Health Certification(s), to serve at Harvest Fair on September 8, 2018 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to issue a one day Common Victualler license to LaRivera Gourmet Catering dba Legends Café, contingent on them providing the Nashoba Boards of Health Certification(s), to serve at Harvest Fair on September 8, 2018 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
NEW BUSINESS
Notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in primaries to vote at Ward 0/Precinct 1, Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 on Tuesday, the 4th day...
Chair Bak moved to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in primaries to vote at Ward 0/Precinct 1, Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 on Tuesday, the 4th day of September, 2018 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM to cast their votes in the State Primaries for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: Senator in Congress; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Attorney General; Secretary of State; Treasurer and Receiver General; Auditor; Representative in Congress, Third District; Councilor, Third District; Senator in General Court, Middlesex & Worcester District; Representative in General Court, Thirty-Seventh Middlesex District; District Attorney; Clerk of Courts; Register of Deeds. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in primaries to vote at Ward 0/Precinct 1, Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA 01719 on Tuesday, the 4th day of September, 2018 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM to cast their votes in the State Primaries for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: Senator in Congress; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Attorney General; Secretary of State; Treasurer and Receiver General; Auditor; Representative in Congress, Third District; Councilor, Third District; Senator in General Court, Middlesex & Worcester District; Representative in General Court, Thirty-Seventh Middlesex District; District Attorney; Clerk of Courts; Register of Deeds. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.” (Motion: Bak, 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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