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May 11, 2020
9 recorded votes, 1 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
BOXBOROUGH SELECT BOARD
Approve the regular session minutes of April 13, 2020, as revised
Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of April 13, 2020, as revised. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5- 0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of April 13, 2020, as revised. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5- 0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Fox)
Approve the intermunicipal agreement between the Boxborough and the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) for the term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Member Fowlks moved to approve the intermunicipal agreement between the Boxborough and the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) for the term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the intermunicipal agreement between the Boxborough and the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) for the term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
The maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below, to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowings authorized by the vote of the Town as described below, is hereby determined...
Member Fowlks moved that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below, to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowings authorized by the vote of the Town as described below, is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c. 44, §7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life Fire Department Ambulance $290,000 5 Years Roll Off Truck $210,000 15 Years Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below, to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowings authorized by the vote of the Town as described below, is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c. 44, §7(1) to be as follows: Purpose Borrowing Amount Maximum Useful Life Fire Department Ambulance $290,000 5 Years Roll Off Truck $210,000 15 Years Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the...
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Stemple Abstained.
The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Robert Stemple (abstained), Susan Bak (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes), Leslie Fox (yes) and Maria Neyland (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Stemple Abstained..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Local 200 Massachusetts Coalition of Police and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Local 200 Massachusetts Coalition of Police and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Local 200 Massachusetts Coalition of Police and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Local 200A Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Dispatch and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of...
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Local 200A Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Dispatch and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Local 200A Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Dispatch and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Appoint the employees identified in the "FY 2021 Employee Appointment List", provided, for terms commencing July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021; unless otherwise noted, and further amended...
Member Fowlks moved to appoint the employees identified in the "FY 2021 Employee Appointment List", provided, for terms commencing July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021; unless otherwise noted, and further amended changing Town Counsel's appointment term to 2021, and Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint the employees identified in the "FY 2021 Employee Appointment List", provided, for terms commencing July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021; unless otherwise noted, and further amended changing Town Counsel's appointment term to 2021, and Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Reappoint the follow board members for their respective boards for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. o Kathie Becker and Bryon Clemence to the...
Member Fowlks moved to reappoint the follow board members for their respective boards for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. o Kathie Becker and Bryon Clemence to the Agricultural Commission o Nancy Brown to the Board of Registrars o R. Allen "Al" Murphy to the Housing Board and Affordable Housing Trust o Mary Pavlik to the Well-Being Committee o William Sutcliffe to the Cemetery Commission o Dennis Reip (ConsCom), Alan Rohwer (Hist.Comm), and Ron Vogel (Housing.Bd.) as representative of their Board to the Community Preservation Committee. o David Follett and David Koonce to the Conservation Commission o Bill Litant to the Council on Aging o Bob Childs, At-large member to the Design Review Board o Rich Guzzardi, At-large member to the Economic Development Committee o Kevin Mahoney to the Historical Commission o Sheila Bauer to the Personnel Board o Ryan Ferrara as MART Representative for a one-year term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 o Sarah Murphy to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee o Karen Noriega-Baron to the Veterans Tribute Committee o Les Fox and Stephen Schmitt to the Water Resources Committee o Michael Toups to the Zoning Board of Appeals o Larry Grossman to the Boxborough Building Committee o Christian Habersaat as Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 o Susan Bak to the Personnel Board commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 friendly amendment to cha
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to reappoint the follow board members for their respective boards for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. o Kathie Becker and Bryon Clemence to the Agricultural Commission o Nancy Brown to the Board of Registrars o R. Allen "Al" Murphy to the Housing Board and Affordable Housing Trust o Mary Pavlik to the Well-Being Committee o William Sutcliffe to the Cemetery Commission o Dennis Reip (ConsCom), Alan Rohwer (Hist.Comm), and Ron Vogel (Housing.Bd.) as representative of their Board to the Community Preservation Committee. o David Follett and David Koonce to the Conservation Commission o Bill Litant to the Council on Aging o Bob Childs, At-large member to the Design Review Board o Rich Guzzardi, At-large member to the Economic Development Committee o Kevin Mahoney to the Historical Commission o Sheila Bauer to the Personnel Board o Ryan Ferrara as MART Representative for a one-year term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 o Sarah Murphy to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee o Karen Noriega-Baron to the Veterans Tribute Committee o Les Fox and Stephen Schmitt to the Water Resources Committee o Michael Toups to the Zoning Board of Appeals o Larry Grossman to the Boxborough Building Committee o Christian Habersaat as Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 o Susan Bak to the Personnel Board commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 friendly amendment to change Susan's term. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, 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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