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Boxborough Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 1, 2020

10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Maria Neyland, Wesley Fowlks, Susan Bak, Leslie Fox, Robert Stemple

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

SELECT BOARD

Approve the regular session minutes of April 27, 2020, and May 11, 2020 as written

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of April 27, 2020, and May 11, 2020 as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of April 27, 2020, and May 11, 2020 as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement for the property adjacent to 211 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

Member Fowlks moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement for the property adjacent to 211 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." (Bak abstained)

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Neyland, StempleAbstained: Bak

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement for the property adjacent to 211 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." (Bak abstained).” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the sale of a $1,512,900 1.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 12, 2020, and payable February 12, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to approve the sale of a $1,512,900 1.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 12, 2020, and payable February 12, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $1,726.00. o And moved that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 13, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated May 21, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. o And moved that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby reauthorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time o And moved that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. o And moved that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to approve the sale of a $1,512,900 1.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 12, 2020, and payable February 12, 2021, to Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $1,726.00. o And moved that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 13, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated May 21, 2020, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. o And moved that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby reauthorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time o And moved that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. o And moved that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. o And moved that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the letter as written and further amended to include the date of approval

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to approve the letter as written and further amended to include the date of approval. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to approve the letter as written and further amended to include the date of approval. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

As required by G.L. c. 268A, §19 and §20 the Board has reviewed the matter and the financial interest identified and brought forward by the following personnel and/or Board member, as it concerns...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved that as required by G.L. c. 268A, §19 and §20 the Board has reviewed the matter and the financial interest identified and brought forward by the following personnel and/or Board member, as it concerns a family member that will be performing work related to the June 2nd Election event: Town Accountant, Jennifer Barrett regarding her daughter, Mikayla Barrett [G.L. c. 268A, §19] Library Trustee, Mary Brolin regarding her two daughters, Siena Brolin and Alison Brolin Library Trustee, Jennifer Campbell regarding her daughter, Emma and vote to notify the individuals identified herein, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved that as required by G.L. c. 268A, §19 and §20 the Board has reviewed the matter and the financial interest identified and brought forward by the following personnel and/or Board member, as it concerns a family member that will be performing work related to the June 2nd Election event: Town Accountant, Jennifer Barrett regarding her daughter, Mikayla Barrett [G.L. c. 268A, §19] Library Trustee, Mary Brolin regarding her two daughters, Siena Brolin and Alison Brolin Library Trustee, Jennifer Campbell regarding her daughter, Emma and vote to notify the individuals identified herein, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Member Stemple moved to notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye." (Neyland abstained)

Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, StempleAbstained: Neyland

From the minutes

“Member Stemple moved to notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye." (Neyland abstained).” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint the following board members to their respective boards for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. o Nate McKinley, Economic Development...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to reappoint the following board members to their respective boards for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. o Nate McKinley, Economic Development Committee (At-large) o Becky Neville, (FinCom) Affordable Housing Trust o Claudine Lesk, and Stacey O'Connell, Recreation Commission o Rick Barrett, Veterans Tribute Committee o Kristin Hilberg, Zoning Board of Appeals Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to reappoint the following board members to their respective boards for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, unless otherwise noted. o Nate McKinley, Economic Development Committee (At-large) o Becky Neville, (FinCom) Affordable Housing Trust o Claudine Lesk, and Stacey O'Connell, Recreation Commission o Rick Barrett, Veterans Tribute Committee o Kristin Hilberg, Zoning Board of Appeals Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Re-appoint, Connor Reardon, LELWD Rep/Ex-officio Member, Sustainability Committee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to re-appoint, Connor Reardon, LELWD Rep/Ex-officio Member, Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to re-appoint, Connor Reardon, LELWD Rep/Ex-officio Member, Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appoint Kimberly Musto as an At-Large member of the Design Review Board, effective immediately through June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to appoint Kimberly Musto as an At-Large member of the Design Review Board, effective immediately through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Kimberly Musto as an At-Large member of the Design Review Board, effective immediately through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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