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October 4, 2021
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Jennifer Campbell, Wesley Fowlks, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the June 28, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised
Lipari moved to accept the June 28, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Fox "aye."
Yes: Campbell, Fowlks, Fox, LipariThe roll call does not list John Markiewicz, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Lipari moved to accept the June 28, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
Accept the August 9, 2021- Workshop, as written
Campbell moved to accept the August 9, 2021- Workshop, as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Fox "aye."
Yes: Campbell, Fowlks, Fox, LipariThe roll call does not list John Markiewicz, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to accept the August 9, 2021- Workshop, as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Fowlks)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Accept the grant of funds to the Boxborough Fire Department from the Commonwealth of Mass
Chair Markiewicz moved to accept the grant of funds to the Boxborough Fire Department from the Commonwealth of Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program in the amount of $2,000. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Markiewicz moved to accept the grant of funds to the Boxborough Fire Department from the Commonwealth of Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program in the amount of $2,000. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
The request to use Public Safety Vehicles to be used as donated "rides" for a UCC-Boxborough Community support Fund
Markiewicz moved that the request to use Public Safety Vehicles to be used as donated "rides" for a UCC-Boxborough Community support Fund. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved that the request to use Public Safety Vehicles to be used as donated "rides" for a UCC-Boxborough Community support Fund. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Table this item until October 18, 2021
Markiewicz moved to table this item until October 18, 2021. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to table this item until October 18, 2021. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
SCOPE OF STAFFING PLAN
Instruct ITA Terenzini to create a staffing plan that covers the staffing/services requirements for Town Hall, inclusive of CoA and CSC and DPW as to building maintenance
Markiewicz moved to Instruct ITA Terenzini to create a staffing plan that covers the staffing/services requirements for Town Hall, inclusive of CoA and CSC and DPW as to building maintenance. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to Instruct ITA Terenzini to create a staffing plan that covers the staffing/services requirements for Town Hall, inclusive of CoA and CSC and DPW as to building maintenance. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fox)
SCOPE OF PRIORITIES FOR INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Support the priorities of the Interim TA as outlined in TA's memo under #8f
Markiewicz moved to support the priorities of the Interim TA as outlined in TA's memo under #8f. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to support the priorities of the Interim TA as outlined in TA's memo under #8f. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
UPDATE ON TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Appoint Johanna Choo and Eric Whitney to the Sustainability Committee for terms commencing immediately running through June 30, 2023
Markiewicz moved to appoint Johanna Choo and Eric Whitney to the Sustainability Committee for terms commencing immediately running through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to appoint Johanna Choo and Eric Whitney to the Sustainability Committee for terms commencing immediately running through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
ASSOCIATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER SEARCH - STATUS
Reaffirms its unanimous vote of October 2, 2017 to adopt the recommendations of the Town Government Study Committee's Sept 1, 2017 report, as presented to the Board on Sept 11, 2017, whereby the...
Fox moved that the Select Board reaffirms its unanimous vote of October 2, 2017 to adopt the recommendations of the Town Government Study Committee's Sept 1, 2017 report, as presented to the Board on Sept 11, 2017, whereby the Town Administrator be designated as Chief Operating Officer consistent with their report. Seconded by Member Campbell Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Fox moved that the Select Board reaffirms its unanimous vote of October 2, 2017 to adopt the recommendations of the Town Government Study Committee's Sept 1, 2017 report, as presented to the Board on Sept 11, 2017, whereby the Town Administrator be designated as Chief Operating Officer consistent with their report. Seconded by Member Campbell Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Fox)
Reaffirms its unanimous vote of Sept 9, 2019, approving the "Select Board Operations Policy" which states that "The Town Administrator shall be the Chief Operating Officer for the Town." in...
Fox moved that the Select Board reaffirms its unanimous vote of Sept 9, 2019, approving the "Select Board Operations Policy" which states that "The Town Administrator shall be the Chief Operating Officer for the Town." in accordance with and consistent with the recommendation of the Town Government Study Committee. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Fox moved that the Select Board reaffirms its unanimous vote of Sept 9, 2019, approving the "Select Board Operations Policy" which states that "The Town Administrator shall be the Chief Operating Officer for the Town." in accordance with and consistent with the recommendation of the Town Government Study Committee. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Markiewicz)
Direct the Interim Town Administrator to solicit input and provide advice on aligning and potentially revising the needed final documents for further review and votes by Dec 31, 2021
Fox moved that the Select Board direct the Interim Town Administrator to solicit input and provide advice on aligning and potentially revising the needed final documents for further review and votes by Dec 31, 2021. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Fox moved that the Select Board direct the Interim Town Administrator to solicit input and provide advice on aligning and potentially revising the needed final documents for further review and votes by Dec 31, 2021. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Markiewicz)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Markiewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
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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