MassVoter.com← Boxborough Select BoardBoxborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2019
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Leslie Fox, who is counted absent.
Present: Maria Neyland, Wesley Fowlks, Susan Bak, Robert Stemple
Absent: Leslie Fox
Every vote, in order
SELECT BOARD
Approve the regular session minutes of July 8, 2019, as written and July 29, 2019, as amended
Member Bak moved to approve the regular session minutes of July 8, 2019, as written and July 29, 2019, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to approve the regular session minutes of July 8, 2019, as written and July 29, 2019, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Close a section of Middle Road during the September 7, 2019 Harvest Fair from the intersection of Middle Road and Mass
Member Stemple moved to close a section of Middle Road during the September 7, 2019 Harvest Fair from the intersection of Middle Road and Mass. Ave. (Route 111) past the north parking lot at Town Hall, 29 Middle Road. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to close a section of Middle Road during the September 7, 2019 Harvest Fair from the intersection of Middle Road and Mass. Ave. (Route 111) past the north parking lot at Town Hall, 29 Middle Road. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license [read into the record] to Pony Shack Cider, Ltd. to serve hard cider at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee...
Member Bak moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license [read into the record] to Pony Shack Cider, Ltd. to serve hard cider at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license [read into the record] to Pony Shack Cider, Ltd. to serve hard cider at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license [read into the record] to True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee...
Member Bak moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license [read into the record] to True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to issue a one day license subject to conditions noted on the license [read into the record] to True West Brewing Company, LLC to serve beer at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Issue a one day Common Victualler license to Legends Café and Catering to serve at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license
Member Bak moved to issue a one day Common Victualler license to Legends Café and Catering to serve at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to issue a one day Common Victualler license to Legends Café and Catering to serve at Harvest Fair on September 7, 2019, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said license. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Accept $ 1,146.00 from Eagle Scout candidate Rafael Chavez for the construction of a Gaga Ball Pit at Flerra Meadows
Member Stemple moved to accept $ 1,146.00 from Eagle Scout candidate Rafael Chavez for the construction of a Gaga Ball Pit at Flerra Meadows. Deposited funds will be utilized to purchase supplies for construction of the Gaga Ball Pit by Mr. Chavez. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept $ 1,146.00 from Eagle Scout candidate Rafael Chavez for the construction of a Gaga Ball Pit at Flerra Meadows. Deposited funds will be utilized to purchase supplies for construction of the Gaga Ball Pit by Mr. Chavez. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Approve and forward to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission the application of Oscar's Burritos Mexican Grill, Inc., located at 34 Massachusetts Avenue, for an All Alcoholic Beverages...
Member Fowlks moved to approve and forward to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission the application of Oscar's Burritos Mexican Grill, Inc., located at 34 Massachusetts Avenue, for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant Annual License. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve and forward to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission the application of Oscar's Burritos Mexican Grill, Inc., located at 34 Massachusetts Avenue, for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant Annual License. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Appoint Paul Fillebrown, Jr. to the position of Boxborough's Fire Chief, which includes appointment as Fire Chief, Fire Warden, Emergency Management Director, Dispatch Center Co-Director, Roy...
Member Bak moved to appoint Paul Fillebrown, Jr. to the position of Boxborough's Fire Chief, which includes appointment as Fire Chief, Fire Warden, Emergency Management Director, Dispatch Center Co-Director, Roy Custance Scholarship Administrator and Records Access Officer, conditional as to successful completion of contract negotiations and the pre-screening process, including but not limited to a background check, and pre-employment drug test and physical examination to determine the candidate's fitness to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Appointment shall be through June 30, 2022, with a start date to be determined through contract negotiations. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 3-0-1 Stemple abstained.
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to appoint Paul Fillebrown, Jr. to the position of Boxborough's Fire Chief, which includes appointment as Fire Chief, Fire Warden, Emergency Management Director, Dispatch Center Co-Director, Roy Custance Scholarship Administrator and Records Access Officer, conditional as to successful completion of contract negotiations and the pre-screening process, including but not limited to a background check, and pre-employment drug test and physical examination to determine the candidate's fitness to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Appointment shall be through June 30, 2022, with a start date to be determined through contract negotiations. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 3-0-1 Stemple abstained..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Revise their charter, as written
Member Stemple moved to revise their charter, as written Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to revise their charter, as written Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Bak)
Appoint Bill Litant to the Council on Aging, to complete the unexpired term of Frank Powers, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2020
Member Bak moved to appoint Bill Litant to the Council on Aging, to complete the unexpired term of Frank Powers, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2020. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to appoint Bill Litant to the Council on Aging, to complete the unexpired term of Frank Powers, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2020. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Bill Litant as the Council on Aging representative on the Boxborough Building Committee, to complete the unexpired term of Frank Powers, commencing immediately and running through June 30,...
Member Bak moved to appoint Bill Litant as the Council on Aging representative on the Boxborough Building Committee, to complete the unexpired term of Frank Powers, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2020. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to appoint Bill Litant as the Council on Aging representative on the Boxborough Building Committee, to complete the unexpired term of Frank Powers, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2020. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
Vote to approve the Template Policy, as presented
Member Bak moved to vote to approve the Template Policy, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to vote to approve the Template Policy, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Vote to approve, the Fundraising Policy, as presented
Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Fundraising Policy, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Fundraising Policy, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Vote to approve, the Gift Policy, as written
Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Gift Policy, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Gift Policy, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Vote to approve, the Banner Policy, as written
Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Banner Policy, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Banner Policy, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Vote to approve, the Town Meeting Procedures as revised
Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Town Meeting Procedures as revised. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Town Meeting Procedures as revised. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Vote to approve, the Vacancy of Elected Position: Joint Election Policy. as written
Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Vacancy of Elected Position: Joint Election Policy. as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to vote to approve, the Vacancy of Elected Position: Joint Election Policy. as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Cindy Markowitz as the Planning Board's Alternative Member to the Ad hoc Boxborough Building Committee for a one year term, effective immediately through June 30, 2020
Chair Neyland moved to appoint Cindy Markowitz as the Planning Board's Alternative Member to the Ad hoc Boxborough Building Committee for a one year term, effective immediately through June 30, 2020. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Neyland moved to appoint Cindy Markowitz as the Planning Board's Alternative Member to the Ad hoc Boxborough Building Committee for a one year term, effective immediately through June 30, 2020. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Abby Reip to the Personnel Board, to complete the unexpired term of Pat Flanagan, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2021
Member Bak moved to appoint Abby Reip to the Personnel Board, to complete the unexpired term of Pat Flanagan, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to appoint Abby Reip to the Personnel Board, to complete the unexpired term of Pat Flanagan, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Authorize the consumption of beer, wine and hard cider only at the September 14, 2019 volunteer/staff appreciation event in compliance with the Town's Public Drinking Bylaw
Member Fowlks moved to authorize the consumption of beer, wine and hard cider only at the September 14, 2019 volunteer/staff appreciation event in compliance with the Town's Public Drinking Bylaw. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to authorize the consumption of beer, wine and hard cider only at the September 14, 2019 volunteer/staff appreciation event in compliance with the Town's Public Drinking Bylaw. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Adjourn
Chair Neyland moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Neyland moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
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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