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January 25, 2021
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. John Markiewicz is listed only for the open session.
Present: Wesley Fowlks, Leslie Fox, Maria Neyland, Robert Stemple, John Markiewicz
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Markiewicz joined the meeting after it began.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to executive session noting that this meeting is being conducted via a separate ZOOM event, the Select Board will reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session to...
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to executive session noting that this meeting is being conducted via a separate ZOOM event, the Select Board will reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3, To discuss the negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2; further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Neyland, StempleJohn Markiewicz 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 executive session noting that this meeting is being conducted via a separate ZOOM event, the Select Board will reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3, To discuss the negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2; further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Fox)
MINUTES
Accept the November 30, 2020 - Open Session minutes, as revised; January 13, 2021 - Open Session TA Negotiations Subcommittee; January 14, 2021 - Open Session; and January 9, 2021 - Operating...
Member Neyland moved to accept the November 30, 2020 - Open Session minutes, as revised; January 13, 2021 - Open Session TA Negotiations Subcommittee; January 14, 2021 - Open Session; and January 9, 2021 - Operating Budget Saturday, Joint with Finance Committee, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Fox "aye' Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the November 30, 2020 - Open Session minutes, as revised; January 13, 2021 - Open Session TA Negotiations Subcommittee; January 14, 2021 - Open Session; and January 9, 2021 - Operating Budget Saturday, Joint with Finance Committee, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Fox "aye' Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Appoint Mead, Talerman and Costa LLC as Special Town Counsel for Land Use Matters
Member Neyland moved to appoint Mead, Talerman and Costa LLC as Special Town Counsel for Land Use Matters. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to appoint Mead, Talerman and Costa LLC as Special Town Counsel for Land Use Matters. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Approve the use of the Hager Municipal property on the dates and for the purposed by the ABFN
Member Neyland moved to approve the use of the Hager Municipal property on the dates and for the purposed by the ABFN. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approve the use of the Hager Municipal property on the dates and for the purposed by the ABFN. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
UPDATE ON TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Approved modifications to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee's Charter, as further revised
Member Neyland moved to approved modifications to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee's Charter, as further revised. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to approved modifications to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee's Charter, as further revised. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Acknowledges and is committed to continue the work of combating racism in our Town and making Boxborough a welcoming and engaged town for all
Chair Fowlks moved that the Boxborough Select Board acknowledges and is committed to continue the work of combating racism in our Town and making Boxborough a welcoming and engaged town for all. Further, we support the statements of the Acton Boxborough Regional School Superintendent, Staff and Acton Boxborough School Committee Chair, Tessa McKinley. Additionally, the Board stands by and supports the two Black members of the Acton Boxborough School Committee targeted by the racist attacks. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved that the Boxborough Select Board acknowledges and is committed to continue the work of combating racism in our Town and making Boxborough a welcoming and engaged town for all. Further, we support the statements of the Acton Boxborough Regional School Superintendent, Staff and Acton Boxborough School Committee Chair, Tessa McKinley. Additionally, the Board stands by and supports the two Black members of the Acton Boxborough School Committee targeted by the racist attacks. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
SELECT BOARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES IN THE YEAR AHEAD
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Sean Marien, from the Steele Farm Advisory Committee
Member Stemple moved to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Sean Marien, from the Steele Farm Advisory Committee. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Sean Marien, from the Steele Farm Advisory Committee. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fox)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Vote: Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "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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