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January 28, 2019
7 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Bak, Maria Neyland, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, Leslie Fox
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Leslie Fox took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve the regular session minutes of and January 10, 2019 and the executive session minutes of January 10, 2019
Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of and January 10, 2019 and the executive session minutes of January 10, 2019. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by roll call vote: Bak, aye; Neyland, aye; Stemple, aye; Fowlks, aye; and Fox, aye;
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of and January 10, 2019 and the executive session minutes of January 10, 2019. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by roll call vote: Bak, aye; Neyland, aye; Stemple, aye; Fowlks, aye; and Fox, aye;.” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Accept and place on file the letter of resignation, effective February 8, 2019, from Adam Duchesneau, who served a Boxborough's Town Planner
Chair Bak moved to accept and place on file the letter of resignation, effective February 8, 2019, from Adam Duchesneau, who served a Boxborough's Town Planner. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye."
The minutes give two different counts for this vote (“Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0”), and the roll call that follows lists Susan Bak (yes), Maria Neyland (yes), Robert Stemple (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes) and Leslie Fox (yes). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to accept and place on file the letter of resignation, effective February 8, 2019, from Adam Duchesneau, who served a Boxborough's Town Planner. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Establish a Town Planner Interview Advisory Committee which will include the Town Administrator; Building Inspector; and one member of the Select Board, Planning Board, Personnel Board, and...
Chair Bak moved to establish a Town Planner Interview Advisory Committee which will include the Town Administrator; Building Inspector; and one member of the Select Board, Planning Board, Personnel Board, and Economic Development Committee. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye."
The minutes give two different counts for this vote (“Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0”), and the roll call that follows lists Susan Bak (yes), Maria Neyland (yes), Robert Stemple (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes) and Leslie Fox (yes). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to establish a Town Planner Interview Advisory Committee which will include the Town Administrator; Building Inspector; and one member of the Select Board, Planning Board, Personnel Board, and Economic Development Committee. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Ratify an Interim Contract with Fire Chief Randolph T. White
Chair Bak moved to ratify an Interim Contract with Fire Chief Randolph T. White Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 4-0-1. (Member Stemple recused) by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye."
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, NeylandThe minutes say Robert Stemple 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
“Chair Bak moved to ratify an Interim Contract with Fire Chief Randolph T. White Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 4-0-1. (Member Stemple recused) by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Appoint Barbara Salzman to complete the unexpired term of Abby Reip, for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2021
Member Stemple moved to appoint Barbara Salzman to complete the unexpired term of Abby Reip, for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Barbara Salzman to complete the unexpired term of Abby Reip, for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Acting under authority granted in MGL ch138 §17 as amended, the Select Board shall advise that there will be no estimated temporary increase to the resident population of Boxborough as of July 10,...
Member Neyland moved that acting under authority granted in MGL ch138 §17 as amended, the Select Board shall advise that there will be no estimated temporary increase to the resident population of Boxborough as of July 10, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye."
The minutes give two different counts for this vote (“Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0”), and the roll call that follows lists Susan Bak (yes), Maria Neyland (yes), Robert Stemple (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes) and Leslie Fox (yes). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved that acting under authority granted in MGL ch138 §17 as amended, the Select Board shall advise that there will be no estimated temporary increase to the resident population of Boxborough as of July 10, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Adjourn to Executive Session in the Morse/Hilberg Meeting Room, per MGL C39 §23B (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Minuteman Airfield) if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Chair Bak moved to adjourn to Executive Session in the Morse/Hilberg Meeting Room, per MGL C39 §23B (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Minuteman Airfield) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the governmental body and to adjourn immediately thereafter. The Chair further noted that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect of the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye."
The minutes give two different counts for this vote (“Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0”), and the roll call that follows lists Susan Bak (yes), Maria Neyland (yes), Robert Stemple (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes) and Leslie Fox (yes). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to adjourn to Executive Session in the Morse/Hilberg Meeting Room, per MGL C39 §23B (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Minuteman Airfield) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the governmental body and to adjourn immediately thereafter. The Chair further noted that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect of the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 Approved 4-0 by Roll Call Vote: Bak "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye" and Fox "aye.".” (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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