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October 18, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Jennifer Campbell, Wesley Fowlks, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTE
Accept the August 16, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised
Campbell moved to accept the August 16, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to accept the August 16, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Fox)
Accept the August 30, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Campbell moved to accept the August 30, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to accept the August 30, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Lipari)
Accept the August 9, 2021 - Executive Session, as written
Lipari moved to accept the August 9, 2021 - Executive Session, as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Lipari moved to accept the August 9, 2021 - Executive Session, as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
INTRODUCTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Ben Davies to the ABCC for a three-year term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2024
Markiewicz moved to appoint Ben Davies to the ABCC for a three-year term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to appoint Ben Davies to the ABCC for a three-year term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
NEW BUSINESS
Direct the Interim Town Administrator to institute and contact the FBI's Public Corruption Division of the FBI to institute an investigation into the allegations
Fowlks moved that the Select Board direct the Interim Town Administrator to institute and contact the FBI's Public Corruption Division of the FBI to institute an investigation into the allegations. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 3-2 by Roll Call Lipari "aye, "Fowlks "aye, "and Markiewicz "aye, "Campbell "nay, "and Fox "nay."
Yes: Fowlks, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell, Fox
From the minutes
“Fowlks moved that the Select Board direct the Interim Town Administrator to institute and contact the FBI's Public Corruption Division of the FBI to institute an investigation into the allegations. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 3-2 by Roll Call Lipari "aye, "Fowlks "aye, "and Markiewicz "aye, "Campbell "nay, "and Fox "nay.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
ASSESSOR '
Accept the resignation of Assessor, Jonathan Greeno effective November 12, 2021
Markiewicz moved to accept the resignation of Assessor, Jonathan Greeno effective November 12, 2021. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the resignation of Assessor, Jonathan Greeno effective November 12, 2021. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
Support the statement just made by ITA Terenzini, "…to have departments develop budget requests which support level service operations for all departments, excepting the expansion of one EMT/FF...
Markiewicz moved to support the statement just made by ITA Terenzini, "…to have departments develop budget requests which support level service operations for all departments, excepting the expansion of one EMT/FF during the course of the fiscal year and the possible additional head count at Town Hall and DPW as determined after review of the staffing plan now underway and that the Select Board will be seeking to have an agreed upon packet of non-union staff raises settled prior to the Town Meeting between the Select Board, Finance Committee and the Personnel Board." Seconded by Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to support the statement just made by ITA Terenzini, "…to have departments develop budget requests which support level service operations for all departments, excepting the expansion of one EMT/FF during the course of the fiscal year and the possible additional head count at Town Hall and DPW as determined after review of the staffing plan now underway and that the Select Board will be seeking to have an agreed upon packet of non-union staff raises settled prior to the Town Meeting between the Select Board, Finance Committee and the Personnel Board." Seconded by Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fox)
REQUESTS FOR USE OF TOWN HALL MEETING SPACES
Accept request for Grange to use Grange for their monthly meetings
Campbell moved to accept request for Grange to use Grange for their monthly meetings. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to accept request for Grange to use Grange for their monthly meetings. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Fowlks)
Allow the Democratic Town Committee to use the Town Hall meeting space for the date and time requested
Campbell moved to allow the Democratic Town Committee to use the Town Hall meeting space for the date and time requested. Seconded by Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to allow the Democratic Town Committee to use the Town Hall meeting space for the date and time requested. Seconded by Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Fox)
Approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of $14,318 to offset 20211018 2 expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District...
Campbell moved to approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of $14,318 to offset 20211018 2 expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in providing necessary services due to COVID-19. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari, "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of $14,318 to offset 20211018 2 expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in providing necessary services due to COVID-19. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari, "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Lipari)
OLD BUSINESS
Allow the Boxborough UCC to use the Grange Meeting Room for the Merrie Christmas Faire from November 18-20th
Markiewicz moved to allow the Boxborough UCC to use the Grange Meeting Room for the Merrie Christmas Faire from November 18-20th. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to allow the Boxborough UCC to use the Grange Meeting Room for the Merrie Christmas Faire from November 18-20th. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Table these items until the BSC bring this back before this Board. from the business of the Board and place them on file
Markiewicz moved to table these items until the BSC bring this back before this Board. from the business of the Board and place them on file. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to table these items until the BSC bring this back before this Board. from the business of the Board and place them on file. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with respect to, Nonunion personnel (Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2; Collective bargaining...
Markiewicz moved to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with respect to, Nonunion personnel (Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2; Collective bargaining negotiations (BPFFA, Local 4061; MassCOPS, Local 200 & MassCOPS, Local 200A), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3; and not 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 Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with respect to, Nonunion personnel (Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2; Collective bargaining negotiations (BPFFA, Local 4061; MassCOPS, Local 200 & MassCOPS, Local 200A), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3; and not 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 Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "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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