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January 21, 2020
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Maria Neyland, Wesley Fowlks, Susan Bak, Leslie Fox, Robert Stemple
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Immediately adjourn to executive session in the Grange Room Annex to discuss conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief and DPW Director), per...
Chair Neyland move to immediately adjourn to executive session in the Grange Room Annex to discuss conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief and DPW Director), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 2, and to discuss non-public records MGL Chapter 59, Abatement Applications for Real Estate and/or Personal Property Tax, per MGL C30A §21 (a), subsection 7. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Roll call vote B. Stemple "Aye"; W. Fowlks "Aye"; S. Bak "Aye"; L. Fox "Aye"; M. Neyland "Aye"
From the minutes
“Chair Neyland move to immediately adjourn to executive session in the Grange Room Annex to discuss conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Police Chief and DPW Director), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 2, and to discuss non-public records MGL Chapter 59, Abatement Applications for Real Estate and/or Personal Property Tax, per MGL C30A §21 (a), subsection 7. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Roll call vote B. Stemple "Aye"; W. Fowlks "Aye"; S. Bak "Aye"; L. Fox "Aye"; M. Neyland "Aye".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 2, 2019 and December 16, 2019, as amended
Member Bak proposed two amendments and motioned to approve the minutes of December 2, 2019 and December 16, 2019 as amended. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Approved 5-0.
From the minutes
“Member Bak proposed two amendments and motioned to approve the minutes of December 2, 2019 and December 16, 2019 as amended. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Approved 5-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Issue one-day licenses to sell and serve alcohol at Winterfest (January 25, 2020) to Pony Shack Cider, True West Brewing Company and Boxboro Regency, and waive the fee
Pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission: Vote to issue a one day license to sell and serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 25, 2020, with a raindate of January 26, 2020, 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 and 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; and Boxboro Regency 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. Motion by Chair Neyland. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Discussion: Member Stemple asked about non-alcoholic beverages. Chair Megan Conner of the Recreation commission mentioned vendors that will serve non-alcoholic beverages. Vote Approved. 5-0
From the minutes
“Pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission: Vote to issue a one day license to sell and serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 25, 2020, with a raindate of January 26, 2020, 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 and 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; and Boxboro Regency 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. Motion by Chair Neyland. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Discussion: Member Stemple asked about non-alcoholic beverages. Chair Megan Conner of the Recreation commission mentioned vendors that will serve non-alcoholic beverages. Vote Approved. 5-0.” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fowlks)
Issue a one-day Common Victualler license to Slaters at Winterfest (January 25, 2020) and waive the fee
Pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission: Vote to issue a one day Common Victualler license at Winterfest on January 25, 2020, with a rain date of January 26, 2020, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses. Said Licenses shall be issued to: Slaters Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“Pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission: Vote to issue a one day Common Victualler license at Winterfest on January 25, 2020, with a rain date of January 26, 2020, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses. Said Licenses shall be issued to: Slaters Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary
March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Vote to notify and warn the inhabitants of Boxborough who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the Grange Meeting Room of the Boxborough Town Hall located at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA on 20200121 2 Tuesday, the third (3rd) day of March, 2020 from 7 AM to 8 PM to cast their votes in the Presidential Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: Presidential Preference for this Commonwealth State Committee Man, Middlesex & Worcester District State Committee Woman, Middlesex & Worcester District Town Committee, Town of Boxborough Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Discussion: Moderator Fallon provided clarification of Town Committee. Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Vote to notify and warn the inhabitants of Boxborough who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the Grange Meeting Room of the Boxborough Town Hall located at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA on 20200121 2 Tuesday, the third (3rd) day of March, 2020 from 7 AM to 8 PM to cast their votes in the Presidential Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following offices: Presidential Preference for this Commonwealth State Committee Man, Middlesex & Worcester District State Committee Woman, Middlesex & Worcester District Town Committee, Town of Boxborough Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Discussion: Moderator Fallon provided clarification of Town Committee. Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Sign the warrant for the March 3, 2020 Special State Primary (37th Middlesex District)
March 3, 2020 Special State Primary Election Vote to notify and warn the inhabitants of Boxborough who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the Grange Meeting Room of the Boxborough Town Hall located at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA on Tuesday, the third (3rd) day of March, 2020 from 7 AM to 8 PM to cast their votes in the Special State Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following office: Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“March 3, 2020 Special State Primary Election Vote to notify and warn the inhabitants of Boxborough who are qualified to vote in Primaries to vote at the Grange Meeting Room of the Boxborough Town Hall located at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA on Tuesday, the third (3rd) day of March, 2020 from 7 AM to 8 PM to cast their votes in the Special State Primary for the candidates of political parties for the following office: Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Sign the warrant for the March 31, 2020 Special State Election (37th Middlesex District)
March 31, 2020 Special State Election Vote to notify and warn the inhabitants of Boxborough who are qualified to vote in the State Election to vote at the Grange Meeting Room of the Boxborough Town Hall located at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA on Tuesday, the thirty-first (31st) day of March, 2020 from 7 AM to 8 PM to cast their votes in the Special State Election for the candidates of political parties for the following office: Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“March 31, 2020 Special State Election Vote to notify and warn the inhabitants of Boxborough who are qualified to vote in the State Election to vote at the Grange Meeting Room of the Boxborough Town Hall located at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA on Tuesday, the thirty-first (31st) day of March, 2020 from 7 AM to 8 PM to cast their votes in the Special State Election for the candidates of political parties for the following office: Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District Motion by Clerk Fowlks. Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Approve the Membership and Activities of Appointed Town Boards Policy, with amendments
The BSB, including Member Bak, deliberated at length and created new language for the removal from office section. The BSB voted unanimously to approve the Policy with amendments.
Taken during the Policy Advisory Committee’s session at this meeting: “The BSB voted unanimously to approve the Policy with amendments.” The minutes do not say who made or seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“The BSB, including Member Bak, deliberated at length and created new language for the removal from office section. The BSB voted unanimously to approve the Policy with amendments..”
Appoint Channing Wagg to the Housing Board through June 30, 2021
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Housing Board, vote to appoint Channing Wagg to the Housing Board, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2021. Motion by Member Fox, Seconded by Member Bak. Town Administrator Ferrara stated Mr. Wagg's regrets for nothing being able to attend the meeting. 20200121 4 Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“Pursuant to the recommendation of the Housing Board, vote to appoint Channing Wagg to the Housing Board, commencing immediately and running through June 30, 2021. Motion by Member Fox, Seconded by Member Bak. Town Administrator Ferrara stated Mr. Wagg's regrets for nothing being able to attend the meeting. 20200121 4 Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fox, second: Bak)
Disband the current Boxborough Building Committee (effective February 14, 2020) and appoint a new Building Committee with a new charge for the Stow Road property
Pursuant to the Recommendation of the Boxborough Building committee vote to disband the current Boxborough Building Committee, effective February 14, 2020, and pursuant to its recommendation, appoint a new Building Committee with new charge to pursue development of the Stow Road property for public safety and potentially other town facilities. Motion by Member Fox, Second by Member Stemple. Member Stemple questioned if Stow Road property is unable to be used, what should we do? Chair Neyland and Member Fox discussed changing the charter. Clerk Fowlks asked about future date of disband. Chair Neyland and Member Fox explained due to an Open Meeting Law Complaint. Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“Pursuant to the Recommendation of the Boxborough Building committee vote to disband the current Boxborough Building Committee, effective February 14, 2020, and pursuant to its recommendation, appoint a new Building Committee with new charge to pursue development of the Stow Road property for public safety and potentially other town facilities. Motion by Member Fox, Second by Member Stemple. Member Stemple questioned if Stow Road property is unable to be used, what should we do? Chair Neyland and Member Fox discussed changing the charter. Clerk Fowlks asked about future date of disband. Chair Neyland and Member Fox explained due to an Open Meeting Law Complaint. Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fox, second: Stemple)
Develop new public safety (and possibly other municipal) facilities on the town property on Stow Road
Pursuant to recommendation of the Boxborough Building Committee move that new public safety, and potentially other municipal facilities be developed on the town property on Stow Road currently in custody of the Housing Board. Motion by Member Fox, Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0
From the minutes
“Pursuant to recommendation of the Boxborough Building Committee move that new public safety, and potentially other municipal facilities be developed on the town property on Stow Road currently in custody of the Housing Board. Motion by Member Fox, Seconded by Member Bak. Vote Approved 5-0.” (Motion: Fox, second: Bak)
Accept for consideration the revised and expanded draft Building Committee charge
Vote to accept for consideration the attached revised and expanded draft Building Committee charge forwarded by the Building Committee. Motion by Member Fox, seconded by Member Bak. Member Fox gave update on new Building Committee charge and included who may be appointed. Discussion around repurposing buildings. Clerk Fowlks explained he will abstain because he may be an abutter. Vote 4-0, 1 abstain (Fowlks)
Yes: Bak, Fox, Neyland, StempleAbstained: FowlksThe minutes say “Clerk Fowlks explained he will abstain because he may be an abutter. Vote 4-0, 1 abstain (Fowlks)”.
From the minutes
“Vote to accept for consideration the attached revised and expanded draft Building Committee charge forwarded by the Building Committee. Motion by Member Fox, seconded by Member Bak. Member Fox gave update on new Building Committee charge and included who may be appointed. Discussion around repurposing buildings. Clerk Fowlks explained he will abstain because he may be an abutter. Vote 4-0, 1 abstain (Fowlks).” (Motion: Fox, second: Bak)
Appoint a new Building Committee to pursue development of the Stow Road property
Pursuant to recommendation of the Boxborough Building Committee, vote appoint a new Building Committee to pursue development of the Stow Road property for public safety and potentially other town facilities. Motion by Member Fox, Seconded by Member Bak seconded. Chair Neyland mentioned potentially changing charter if Stow Road doesn't work out. 20200121 5 Vote 4-0, 1 abstain (Fowlks)
Yes: Bak, Fox, Neyland, StempleAbstained: FowlksThe minutes record “Vote 4-0, 1 abstain (Fowlks)”.
From the minutes
“Pursuant to recommendation of the Boxborough Building Committee, vote appoint a new Building Committee to pursue development of the Stow Road property for public safety and potentially other town facilities. Motion by Member Fox, Seconded by Member Bak seconded. Chair Neyland mentioned potentially changing charter if Stow Road doesn't work out. 20200121 5 Vote 4-0, 1 abstain (Fowlks).” (Motion: Fox, second: Bak)
Have the Town Administrator draft a Request for Qualifications (with a feasibility study) for development of the Stow Road property
Vote that the Town Administrator draft a Request for Qualifications for development of the Stow Road property, to be reviewed and approved by the Building Committee. Motion by Member Fox. Town Administrator Ferrara asked to add feasibility study. Member Fox agreed. Member Bak seconded amendment to include feasibility. Vote 4 yes, 1 abstain (Fowlks)
Yes: Bak, Fox, Neyland, StempleAbstained: FowlksMr. Fox moved; Ms. Bak seconded the amendment adding a feasibility study. The minutes record “Vote 4 yes, 1 abstain (Fowlks)”.
From the minutes
“Vote that the Town Administrator draft a Request for Qualifications for development of the Stow Road property, to be reviewed and approved by the Building Committee. Motion by Member Fox. Town Administrator Ferrara asked to add feasibility study. Member Fox agreed. Member Bak seconded amendment to include feasibility. Vote 4 yes, 1 abstain (Fowlks).” (Motion: Fox, second: Bak)
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Adjourn back to executive session (not to reconvene in regular session)
Motioned to adjourn back to Executive Session and not re-convene in regular session by Member Bak. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Vote 5-0 approved.
From the minutes
“Motioned to adjourn back to Executive Session and not re-convene in regular session by Member Bak. Seconded by Clerk Fowlks. Vote 5-0 approved..” (Motion: Bak, 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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