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March 15, 2021
13 recorded votes, 4 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 conduct an Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event and reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session - to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective...
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to conduct an Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event and 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, further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0 Roll Call Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "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 conduct an Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event and 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, further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0 Roll Call Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
MINUTES
Accept the January 04, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Member Stemple moved to accept the January 04, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the January 04, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
PUBLIC HEARING
Accept changes to the Compensation Plan as proposed by the Personnel Board at the Public Hearing on March 15, 2021
Member Neyland moved to accept changes to the Compensation Plan as proposed by the Personnel Board at the Public Hearing on March 15, 2021. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 3-1-1 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye;" Stemple "abstained," Markiewicz "nay."
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, NeylandNo: MarkiewiczAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept changes to the Compensation Plan as proposed by the Personnel Board at the Public Hearing on March 15, 2021. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 3-1-1 by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye;" Stemple "abstained," Markiewicz "nay.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Close (adjourn) the public hearing
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn the Public Hearing at 7:54pm. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn the Public Hearing at 7:54pm. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
Recommend Article XIII, Zoning Bylaw Recodification
Member Markiewicz moved that the Select Board recommend Article XIII, Zoning Bylaw Recodification. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved that the Select Board recommend Article XIII, Zoning Bylaw Recodification. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Neyland)
Recommend the Sense of the Meeting Article from the Sustainability Committee
Chair Fowlks moved that the Select Board recommend the Sense of the Meeting Article from the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved that the Select Board recommend the Sense of the Meeting Article from the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." d..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Approve the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Police
Member Stemple moved that the Select Board approve the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Police. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." ii.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved that the Select Board approve the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Police. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." ii..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Markiewicz)
Ratify the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Firefighters
Chair Fowlks moved that the Select Board ratify the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Firefighters. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." Stemple "abstained" iii.
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Markiewicz, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved that the Select Board ratify the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Firefighters. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." Stemple "abstained" iii..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Approve the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Public Safety Dispatch
Chair Fowlks moved that the Select Board approve the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Public Safety Dispatch. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-1 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "nay," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
The minutes give the count as 5-1 but name Robert Stemple (yes), John Markiewicz (no), Maria Neyland (yes), Leslie Fox (yes) and Wesley Fowlks (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved that the Select Board approve the MOU for a 1-year contract for the Public Safety Dispatch. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-1 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "nay," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
a. Request to hold a gathering at sunrise on Sunday, April 4th at the North Cemetery/Herb Garden - UCC Boxborough, Laure
Allow the UCC Boxborough the use of the North Cemetery/Herb Garden site on Sunday, April 4th, for a Sunrise Gathering
Chair Fowlks moved to allow the UCC Boxborough the use of the North Cemetery/Herb Garden site on Sunday, April 4th, for a Sunrise Gathering. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to allow the UCC Boxborough the use of the North Cemetery/Herb Garden site on Sunday, April 4th, for a Sunrise Gathering. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Endorse and support Massachusetts House Bill HD 1440 and Senate Bill SD 834, as presented in the resolution language
Member Neyland moved to endorse and support Massachusetts House Bill HD 1440 and Senate Bill SD 834, as presented in the resolution language. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to endorse and support Massachusetts House Bill HD 1440 and Senate Bill SD 834, as presented in the resolution language. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." d..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Markiewicz)
Re-appoint, District Veteran Services' Officer, James MacRae, for a term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022
Member Stemple moved to re-appoint, District Veteran Services' Officer, James MacRae, for a term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to re-appoint, District Veteran Services' Officer, James MacRae, for a term commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Markiewicz)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Member Neyland moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, 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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