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September 13, 2021
12 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: Leslie Fox, Jennifer Campbell, Wesley Fowlks, Diana Lipari, John Markiewicz
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Markiewicz joined the meeting after it began.
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs); and, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (984 Massachusetts Ave....
Member Fowlks moved to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs); and, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (984 Massachusetts Ave. locus), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3, 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: Lipari. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fox "aye."
Yes: Campbell, Fowlks, Fox, LipariJohn 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
“Member Fowlks moved to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs); and, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (984 Massachusetts Ave. locus), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3, 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: Lipari. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
MINUTES
Accept the June 21, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the June 21, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the June 21, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept the July 6, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the July 6, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the July 6, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Accept and adopt the physical boundaries, as walked by the Select Board (fka Board of Selectmen) in 1980
Markiewicz moved to accept and adopt the physical boundaries, as walked by the Select Board (fka Board of Selectmen) in 1980. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept and adopt the physical boundaries, as walked by the Select Board (fka Board of Selectmen) in 1980. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Remain a single voting precinct
Markiewicz moved to remain a single voting precinct. Said polling location, shall be located at Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to remain a single voting precinct. Said polling location, shall be located at Boxborough Town Hall, 29 Middle Road. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept the resignation of Treasurer/Collector, Nick Federico effective October 1, 2021
Markiewicz moved to accept the resignation of Treasurer/Collector, Nick Federico effective October 1, 2021. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the resignation of Treasurer/Collector, Nick Federico effective October 1, 2021. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Assistant Town Administrator, Rajon Hudson, as the Town's representative on the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group Board of Directors Commencing October 2, 2021
Markiewicz moved to appoint Assistant Town Administrator, Rajon Hudson, as the Town's representative on the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group Board of Directors Commencing October 2, 2021. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to appoint Assistant Town Administrator, Rajon Hudson, as the Town's representative on the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group Board of Directors Commencing October 2, 2021. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
UPDATE ON TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Accept the resignation of Aparna Ramasundar, from the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council, effective immediately
Markiewicz moved to accept the resignation of Aparna Ramasundar, from the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council, effective immediately. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the resignation of Aparna Ramasundar, from the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council, effective immediately. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Beth Hydak to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council, for a term effective immediately running through June 30, 2024
Markiewicz moved to appoint Beth Hydak to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council, for a term effective immediately running through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to appoint Beth Hydak to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council, for a term effective immediately running through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Chad Childers, to the Historical Commission, for a term effective immediately running through June 30, 2022
Markiewicz moved to appoint Chad Childers, to the Historical Commission, for a term effective immediately running through June 30, 2022. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to appoint Chad Childers, to the Historical Commission, for a term effective immediately running through June 30, 2022. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept, with regrets, the resignation of Olivia Jones , from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Markiewicz moved to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Olivia Jones , from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Olivia Jones , from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs), per subsection 3, and, to discuss strategy with respect to possible land...
Fowlks moved to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs), per subsection 3, and, to discuss strategy with respect to possible land acquisition concerning water supply access, per C30A §21 (a), subsection 6,and not to return to Open Session, further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Fowlks moved to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining negotiations (All CBUs), per subsection 3, and, to discuss strategy with respect to possible land acquisition concerning water supply access, per C30A §21 (a), subsection 6,and not to return to Open Session, further noting that to discuss in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "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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