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April 12, 2021
14 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, Maria Neyland, Leslie Fox, 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, to conduct a review of Executive Materials (1/25/21 Executive Session Minutes) per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3; to conduct strategy...
Chair Fowlks moved to adjourn to conduct an Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event, to conduct a review of Executive Materials (1/25/21 Executive Session Minutes) per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session; further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 4-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "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, to conduct a review of Executive Materials (1/25/21 Executive Session Minutes) per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session; further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved: 4-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
MINUTES
Accept the January 25, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Member Neyland moved to accept the January 25, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the January 25, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Markiewicz)
Accept the January 25, 2021 - Executive Session, as revised
Member Neyland moved to accept the January 25, 2021 - Executive Session, as revised. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the January 25, 2021 - Executive Session, as revised. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Accept the February 8, 2021 - Executive Session, as written
Member Neyland moved to accept the February 8, 2021 - Executive Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5- 0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept the February 8, 2021 - Executive Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5- 0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Approve the IMA with the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) for FY 2022, as written
Member Markiewicz moved to approve the IMA with the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) for FY 2022, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to approve the IMA with the Town of Littleton for the provision of Littleton Community Television (LCTV) for FY 2022, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz)
Approve RCAP Solutions materials for posting on our website and Town managed media platforms
Member Markiewicz moved to approve RCAP Solutions materials for posting on our website and Town managed media platforms. 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 Markiewicz moved to approve RCAP Solutions materials for posting on our website and Town managed media platforms. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Stemple)
Adopt the Sustainability Policy, pending revisions to adjust it to follow the Policy Template of the Select Board
Chair Fowlks moved to adopt the Sustainability Policy, pending revisions to adjust it to follow the Policy Template of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to adopt the Sustainability Policy, pending revisions to adjust it to follow the Policy Template of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball for spring/summer 2021 and per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough...
Member Markiewicz moved to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball for spring/summer 2021 and per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for spring 2021. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball for spring/summer 2021 and per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for spring 2021. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Stemple)
Allow the Veterans' Tribute Committee to utilize the Town Seal regarding the creation of an online Veterans database/archive
Member Stemple moved to allow the Veterans' Tribute Committee to utilize the Town Seal regarding the creation of an online Veterans database/archive. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to allow the Veterans' Tribute Committee to utilize the Town Seal regarding the creation of an online Veterans database/archive. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Markiewicz)
Notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in Boxborough's Annual Town Election that voting will occur at the Boxborough Town Hall, 2nd Floor, Grange Meeting Room, 29...
Member Neyland moved to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in Boxborough's Annual Town Election that voting will occur at the Boxborough Town Hall, 2nd Floor, Grange Meeting Room, 29 Middle Road on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. (Note: this is a revote of an earlier BSB vote) Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote in Boxborough's Annual Town Election that voting will occur at the Boxborough Town Hall, 2nd Floor, Grange Meeting Room, 29 Middle Road on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. (Note: this is a revote of an earlier BSB vote) Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Neyland "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Appoint Andrea Terkelsen, of Eric A. Kinsherf Certified Public Accountants, as Interim Town Accountant from April 19, 2021 through June 14, 2021
Member Markiewicz moved to appoint Andrea Terkelsen, of Eric A. Kinsherf Certified Public Accountants, as Interim Town Accountant from April 19, 2021 through June 14, 2021 Seconded by Member Neyland Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye, Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to appoint Andrea Terkelsen, of Eric A. Kinsherf Certified Public Accountants, as Interim Town Accountant from April 19, 2021 through June 14, 2021 Seconded by Member Neyland Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye, Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz)
Appoint Les Fox as MAPC Council Member for the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Les Fox as MAPC Council Member for the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Les Fox as MAPC Council Member for the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Appoint Cindy Markowitz as MAPC Alternate Council Member for the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Cindy Markowitz as MAPC Alternate Council Member for the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Cindy Markowitz as MAPC Alternate Council Member for the term May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0, by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Neyland "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Member Neyland moved to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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)
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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