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February 25, 2019
30 recorded votes, 8 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:
- Leslie Fox left the meeting for part of it.
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the regular session minutes of January 28, 2019, as presented
Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of January 28, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the regular session minutes of January 28, 2019, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve the executive session minutes of February 11, 2019, as written
Member Stemple moved to approve the executive session minutes of February 11, 2019, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 4-0-1 (Fowlks abstained).
Yes: Bak, Fox, Neyland, StempleAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the executive session minutes of February 11, 2019, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 4-0-1 (Fowlks abstained)..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Approve the amended executive session minutes of TA Interview Committee of March 26,, 2018, March 27, 2018 and March 28, 2018 as revised and presented
Member Neyland moved to approve the amended executive session minutes of TA Interview Committee of March 26,, 2018, March 27, 2018 and March 28, 2018 as revised and presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the amended executive session minutes of TA Interview Committee of March 26,, 2018, March 27, 2018 and March 28, 2018 as revised and presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Approve "ADM-1", in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve "ADM-1", in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve "ADM-1", in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve "ADM-2", in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve "ADM-2", in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve "ADM-2", in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve "ADM-3
Member Neyland moved to approve "ADM-3". Seconded by Member Chair Bak. Approved: 3-2 (Fowlks and Stemple).
Yes: Bak, Fox, NeylandNo: Fowlks, StempleThe minutes list Wesley Fowlks and Robert Stemple in brackets after the count (3-2), which has 2 no votes; they are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve "ADM-3". Seconded by Member Chair Bak. Approved: 3-2 (Fowlks and Stemple)..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Bak)
Approve warrant article CPA-1 - Establish the CPA FY, as presented in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Appoint Kevin Bohmiller as Interim Veterans Services Officer, effective April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019
Member Neyland moved to appoint Kevin Bohmiller as Interim Veterans Services Officer, effective April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Neyland, StempleLeslie Fox was out of the meeting (the minutes record that the member left and came back), so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to appoint Kevin Bohmiller as Interim Veterans Services Officer, effective April 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0.” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Accept and place on file the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as Required by G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(3) filed by Select Board member, Susan Bak
Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as Required by G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(3) filed by Select Board member, Susan Bak. Seconded by Seconded by Member Stemple. 4-0-1 (Bak recused)
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Neyland, StempleThe minutes say Susan Bak 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 accept and place on file the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as Required by G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(3) filed by Select Board member, Susan Bak. Seconded by Seconded by Member Stemple. 4-0-1 (Bak recused).” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve warrant article CPA-4 -Rental Assistance Program, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve an article for the rehabilitation of baseball field and practice area at Flerra Meadows
Member Fox moved to approve an article for the rehabilitation of baseball field and practice area at Flerra Meadows. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve an article for the rehabilitation of baseball field and practice area at Flerra Meadows. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Fowlks)
Approve the Open Space article for a new fence for the Flerra Playground in the amount of $7,600.00
Member Fox moved to approve the Open Space article for a new fence for the Flerra Playground in the amount of $7,600.00. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve the Open Space article for a new fence for the Flerra Playground in the amount of $7,600.00. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Approve Open Space article for Conservation Trust Fund in the amount of $10,000
Member Fox moved to approve Open Space article for Conservation Trust Fund in the amount of $10,000. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve Open Space article for Conservation Trust Fund in the amount of $10,000. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Fowlks)
Approve warrant article 151-1 THa- Assistant Town Administrator, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve warrant article 151-1 THb- Department Assistant, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve warrant article 151-1 THc - Recording Secretary, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve warrant article 152-3 - Fifth, as written in the Draft Warrant
Member Fowlks moved to approve this article, as written in the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve this article, as written in the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve warrant article 152-2 - Compensation Plan Study, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve this warrant article
Member Fox moved to approve this warrant article. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve this warrant article. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Member Fox moved to approve this warrant article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve this warrant article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Fowlks)
Approve warrant article 156-2 - Cable Services & Equipment, as printed in version 10 of the Draft Warrant
Member Fowlks moved to approve this article, as printed in version 10 of the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve this article, as printed in version 10 of the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve the Planning Complete Streets Engineering warrant article ($10,000)
Member Fox 4 20190225 moved to approve the Planning Complete Streets Engineering article for $10,000. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox 4 20190225 moved to approve the Planning Complete Streets Engineering article for $10,000. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
Approve DPW Mechanic article in the amount of $5,370
Member Fox moved to approve DPW Mechanic article in the amount of $5,370. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve DPW Mechanic article in the amount of $5,370. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Fox, second: Fowlks)
Approve the DPW Transfer Station Attendant warrant article ($10,950)
Member Fox moved to approve this DPW Transfer Station Attendant for $10,950. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: -0-5. (Note: Therefore the Board does not approve this article)
The minutes record “Approved: -0-5. (Note: Therefore the Board does not approve this article)”. The count is garbled, so the result (not approved) is shown without a count.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve this DPW Transfer Station Attendant for $10,950. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: -0-5. (Note: Therefore the Board does not approve this article).” (Motion: Fox, second: Stemple)
Approve 210-3a, as stated in the warrant
Member Stemple moved to approve 210-3a, as stated in the warrant. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve 210-3a, as stated in the warrant. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Approve warrant article 210-3b - Fire, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained.
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Approve warrant article 210-4 - Police/Fire Injury Coverage Transfer, as proposed in the Draft Warrant
Member Fowlks moved to approve this article, as proposed in the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Member Neyland. Revisions were suggested to narrative. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained.
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve this article, as proposed in the Draft Warrant. Seconded by Member Neyland. Revisions were suggested to narrative. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
Approve warrant article 220-2 - Ambulance/Equipment Fund, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10
Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Chair Bak. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained.
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve this article, as presented in the 2019 ATM Draft Warrant, Rev. 10. Seconded by Chair Bak. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Bak)
Endorse the proposed Marijuana Overlay District
Chair Bak moved to endorse the proposed Marijuana Overlay District. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to endorse the proposed Marijuana Overlay District. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
Authorize transmittal of reimbursement request to Mass DOT for an invoice in the amount of $ 10,222.69, associated with the work of Green International Affiliates, Inc. on the Town's Complete...
Chair Bak moved to authorize transmittal of reimbursement request to Mass DOT for an invoice in the amount of $ 10,222.69, associated with the work of Green International Affiliates, Inc. on the Town's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan through September 1, 2018. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to authorize transmittal of reimbursement request to Mass DOT for an invoice in the amount of $ 10,222.69, associated with the work of Green International Affiliates, Inc. on the Town's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan through September 1, 2018. 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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