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September 28, 2020
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: These minutes give two attendance lists, one for the executive-session start and one for the open session; members are shown only in the votes taken while they were listed. Robert Stemple is listed only for the open session.
Present: Wesley Fowlks, John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Maria Neyland, Robert Stemple
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert Stemple joined the meeting after it began.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to conduct an executive session via a separate ZOOM event, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session: Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 6 - To consider the...
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to conduct an executive session via a separate ZOOM event, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session: Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 6 - To consider the possible settlement, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Boxboro Hospitality) and prospective Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement and further noting that if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position, Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Markiewicz, NeylandRobert Stemple is not on the attendance list for the start of the meeting (before the executive session), so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to conduct an executive session via a separate ZOOM event, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session: Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 6 - To consider the possible settlement, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Boxboro Hospitality) and prospective Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement and further noting that if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position, Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
MINUTES
Accept the Regular Session Minutes of July 27, 2020, as written
Member Markiewicz moved to accept the Regular Session Minutes of July 27, 2020, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call vote: Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to accept the Regular Session Minutes of July 27, 2020, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call vote: Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Neyland)
Accept the Executive Session Minute of September 14, 2020 as edited
Member Neyland moved to accept the Executive Session Minute of September 14, 2020 as edited Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the Executive Session Minute of September 14, 2020 as edited Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Markiewicz)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Approve use of camera policy in police vehicles
Member Neyland moved to approve use of camera policy in police vehicles. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve use of camera policy in police vehicles. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve the use of Public Safety Vehicles to be used as donated "rides" for a UCC-Boxborough Fundraising Event
Member Neyland moved to approve the use of Public Safety Vehicles to be used as donated "rides" for a UCC-Boxborough Fundraising Event. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call ," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the use of Public Safety Vehicles to be used as donated "rides" for a UCC-Boxborough Fundraising Event. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call ," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Markiewicz)
Notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in the state election to vote at Blanchard Memorial School, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of...
Member Markiewicz moved to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in the state election to vote at Blanchard Memorial School, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM to cast their votes in the State Election for the following offices and questions: Electors of President and Vice President Senator in Congress Representative in Congress Councillor Senator in General Court Representative in General Court Register of Probate and Ballot Questions: 20200928 2 Question 1: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - This proposed law would require that motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities be provided with expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair Question 2: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - This proposed law would implement a voting system known as "ranked-choice voting" in certain primary and general elections starting in 2022." Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in the state election to vote at Blanchard Memorial School, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of November, 2020, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM to cast their votes in the State Election for the following offices and questions: Electors of President and Vice President Senator in Congress Representative in Congress Councillor Senator in General Court Representative in General Court Register of Probate and Ballot Questions: 20200928 2 Question 1: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - This proposed law would require that motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities be provided with expanded access to mechanical data related to vehicle maintenance and repair Question 2: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - This proposed law would implement a voting system known as "ranked-choice voting" in certain primary and general elections starting in 2022." Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Neyland)
UPDATE ON TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Appoint Hong Bing Tang, to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council for a three-year term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2023. 2022
Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Hong Bing Tang, to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council for a three-year term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2023. 2022. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Hong Bing Tang, to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council for a three-year term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2023. 2022. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to conduct an executive session via a separate ZOOM event, and not to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session: a
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to conduct an executive session via a separate ZOOM event, and not to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session: a. Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation (984 Mass. Ave., Granite Hill Development) b. Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 2 - To discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with respect to: Collective bargaining units (Police, Dispatch, and Fire) Nonunion Personnel (Town Administrator) Further noting that if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to conduct an executive session via a separate ZOOM event, and not to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session: a. Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation (984 Mass. Ave., Granite Hill Development) b. Per C30A §21 (a), subsection 2 - To discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with respect to: Collective bargaining units (Police, Dispatch, and Fire) Nonunion Personnel (Town Administrator) Further noting that if open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
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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