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October 5, 2020
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Wesley Fowlks, John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Maria Neyland, Robert Stemple
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the Regular Session Minutes of September 2, 2020 and September 21, 2020, as written
Member Fox moved to accept the Regular Session Minutes of September 2, 2020 and September 21, 2020, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to accept the Regular Session Minutes of September 2, 2020 and September 21, 2020, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
UPDATE ON TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Approve revisions to the Boxborough Building Committee Charter as revised as presented
Member Fox moved to approve revisions to the Boxborough Building Committee Charter as revised as presented- Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to approve revisions to the Boxborough Building Committee Charter as revised as presented- Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Neyland)
ACTION ITEMS - REVIEW
Adopt the Town Sustainability Goals statement regarding climate change as approved tonight
Member Stemple moved to adopt the Town Sustainability Goals statement regarding climate change as approved tonight. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to adopt the Town Sustainability Goals statement regarding climate change as approved tonight. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Charge presented on October 5, 2020, and as edited
Member Neyland moved to approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Charge presented on October 5, 2020, and as edited. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Charge presented on October 5, 2020, and as edited. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, 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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for...
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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 2, and not to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session. The Chair further noted that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 2, and not to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session. The Chair further noted that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "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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