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January 7, 2019
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Bak, Maria Neyland, Leslie Fox, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve the regular session minutes of December 4, 2018, as written
Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of December 4, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0-1 (Stemple abstained)
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of December 4, 2018, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0-1 (Stemple abstained).” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
Approve the executive session minutes of December 4, 2018, part one (page one), as revised
Member Neyland moved to approve the executive session minutes of December 4, 2018, part one (page one), as revised. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the executive session minutes of December 4, 2018, part one (page one), as revised. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
Approve the executive session minutes of December 4, 2018, part two (page two), as written
Member Neyland moved to approve the executive session minutes of December 4, 2018, part two (page two), as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0-1 (Fowlks recused himself).
Yes: Bak, Fox, Neyland, StempleThe minutes say Wesley Fowlks stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the executive session minutes of December 4, 2018, part two (page two), as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0-1 (Fowlks recused himself)..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
Issue a one day license to serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 26, 2019 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses
Member Stemple moved to issue a one day license to serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 26, 2019 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses. Said licenses shall be subject to conditions noted on the license as follows - - Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; - Only the Licensee's staff that have the requisite training and authorization, shall serve; - Servers shall require positive identification; - A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced; - Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication - Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different. Said Licenses shall be issued to: - Pony Shack Cider, Inc. to serve hard cider - 7th Settlement South LLC dba True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer - Orange Door Hospitality, LLC dba Orange Door Kitchen to serve wine * Further the Select Board urges these licensees to hire a Special Duty Officer and that the servers not drink until after their shift. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to issue a one day license to serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 26, 2019 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses. Said licenses shall be subject to conditions noted on the license as follows - - Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; - Only the Licensee's staff that have the requisite training and authorization, shall serve; - Servers shall require positive identification; - A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced; - Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication - Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different. Said Licenses shall be issued to: - Pony Shack Cider, Inc. to serve hard cider - 7th Settlement South LLC dba True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer - Orange Door Hospitality, LLC dba Orange Door Kitchen to serve wine * Further the Select Board urges these licensees to hire a Special Duty Officer and that the servers not drink until after their shift. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Issue a one day Common Victualler license to Orange Door Hospitality, LLC dba Orange Door Kitchen to serve at Winterfest on January 26, 2019 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said...
Chair Bak moved to issue a one day Common Victualler license to Orange Door Hospitality, LLC dba Orange Door Kitchen to serve at Winterfest on January 26, 2019 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to issue a one day Common Victualler license to Orange Door Hospitality, LLC dba Orange Door Kitchen to serve at Winterfest on January 26, 2019 and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Approve and forward to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission the application of the Boxborough Regency, LLC, located at 242 Adams Place, to change the manager of the Hotel's beverage service...
Member Fowlks moved to approve and forward to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission the application of the Boxborough Regency, LLC, located at 242 Adams Place, to change the manager of the Hotel's beverage service operations from Jeremy Dean Robertson to Thomas M. McKenney. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve and forward to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission the application of the Boxborough Regency, LLC, located at 242 Adams Place, to change the manager of the Hotel's beverage service operations from Jeremy Dean Robertson to Thomas M. McKenney. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Appoint Sarah Murphy to the Agricultural Commission, commencing immediately and ending on June 30, 2021
Member Fox moved to appoint Sarah Murphy to the Agricultural Commission, commencing immediately and ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to appoint Sarah Murphy to the Agricultural Commission, commencing immediately and ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Accept with regrets the resignation of Abby Reip from the Energy Committee effective immediately
Member Stemple moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Abby Reip from the Energy Committee effective immediately. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept with regrets the resignation of Abby Reip from the Energy Committee effective immediately. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Notify Jennifer Barrett that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so 3 20190107 substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services...
Chair Bak then moved to notify Jennifer Barrett that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so 3 20190107 substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from her. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak then moved to notify Jennifer Barrett that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so 3 20190107 substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from her. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Appoint Mikayla Barrett as Counselor for the 2019 Recreation Programs (term ending June 30, 2019)
Chair Bak moved to appoint Mikayla Barrett to the position of Counselor for 2019 Recreation Programs for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. There was discussion as to process. The Board suspended this action until Town Accountant, Jennifer Barrett's Disclosure Statement could be accepted. o The Board took up the Disclosure of financial interest by Town Accountant and determination by appointing authority, out of order. Chair Bak read: "As required by G.L. c. 268A, §19 the Board has reviewed the matter and the financial interest identified and brought forward by Town Accountant, Jennifer Barrett - her daughter, Mikayla Barrett, is performing work for the Recreation Commission for compensation." Chair Bak then moved to notify Jennifer Barrett that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so 3 20190107 substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from her. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0. Board then approved the appointment of Mikayla Barrett. Approved: 5-0.
Chair Bak moved and Member Neyland seconded; the Board suspended the action for discussion and later “approved the appointment of Mikayla Barrett. Approved: 5-0.”
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to appoint Mikayla Barrett to the position of Counselor for 2019 Recreation Programs for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. There was discussion as to process. The Board suspended this action until Town Accountant, Jennifer Barrett's Disclosure Statement could be accepted. o The Board took up the Disclosure of financial interest by Town Accountant and determination by appointing authority, out of order. Chair Bak read: "As required by G.L. c. 268A, §19 the Board has reviewed the matter and the financial interest identified and brought forward by Town Accountant, Jennifer Barrett - her daughter, Mikayla Barrett, is performing work for the Recreation Commission for compensation." Chair Bak then moved to notify Jennifer Barrett that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so 3 20190107 substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from her. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0. Board then approved the appointment of Mikayla Barrett. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Authorize Boxborough Select Board Member Maria Neyland, as a designee to act as the Town's voting delegate at the MMA and MIIA Annual Meetings to be held on January 19, 2019
Chair Bak moved to authorize Boxborough Select Board Member Maria Neyland, as a designee to act as the Town's voting delegate at the MMA and MIIA Annual Meetings to be held on January 19, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to authorize Boxborough Select Board Member Maria Neyland, as a designee to act as the Town's voting delegate at the MMA and MIIA Annual Meetings to be held on January 19, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, 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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