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November 1, 2021
17 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The posted file holds two versions of these minutes: first a version released under Attorney General Open Meeting Law determination OML 2022-147 (approved January 3, 2022, with the executive-session discussion), then the open-session minutes approved January 24, 2022. The votes are read from the open-session minutes.
Present: John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Jennifer Campbell, Wesley Fowlks, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3, along with possible discussion as to negotiations with...
Markiewicz moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3, along with possible discussion as to negotiations with nonunion personnel (Collector/Treasurer and Assessor), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session, further noting that 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 Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3, along with possible discussion as to negotiations with nonunion personnel (Collector/Treasurer and Assessor), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session, further noting that 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 Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
MINUTES
Accept the January 29, 2021 - Open Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the January 29, 2021 - Open Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 3-0- 2 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell and Lipari abstained.
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, MarkiewiczAbstained: Campbell, Lipari
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the January 29, 2021 - Open Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 3-0- 2 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell and Lipari abstained..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept the May 10, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised
Markiewicz moved to accept the May 10, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Fox abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Fowlks, Lipari, MarkiewiczAbstained: Fox
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the May 10, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Fox abstained..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept the June 12, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the June 12, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the June 12, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept the September 13, 2021 - Open Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the September 13, 2021 - Open Session, as written. Seconded by Campbell Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
It was seconded by Campbell Approved, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the September 13, 2021 - Open Session, as written. Seconded by Campbell Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz)
Accept the September 27, 2021 - Open Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the September 27, 2021 - Open Session, as written Seconded by Campbell Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
It was seconded by Campbell Approved, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the September 27, 2021 - Open Session, as written Seconded by Campbell Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz)
Accept the October 12, 2021 - Open Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the October 12, 2021 - Open Session, as written. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the October 12, 2021 - Open Session, as written. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW STAFF
Appoint: Korinne Stephens to the Housing Board, for a term commencing immediately, running through June 30, 2022 and Jessi Robinson to the Housing Board, for a two-year term commencing...
Fox moved to appoint: Korinne Stephens to the Housing Board, for a term commencing immediately, running through June 30, 2022 and Jessi Robinson to the Housing Board, for a two-year term commencing immediately, running through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Fox moved to appoint: Korinne Stephens to the Housing Board, for a term commencing immediately, running through June 30, 2022 and Jessi Robinson to the Housing Board, for a two-year term commencing immediately, running through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Campbell)
NEW BUSINESS
Anna Terrell to confirm her appointment as Treasurer/Collector
Campbell moved to Anna Terrell to confirm her appointment as Treasurer/Collector. Seconded by Lipari. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to Anna Terrell to confirm her appointment as Treasurer/Collector. Seconded by Lipari. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Lipari)
Anna Terrell to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the employment contract as presented
Markiewicz moved to Anna Terrell to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the employment contract as presented. Seconded by Lipari. Approved:4-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell "nay"
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to Anna Terrell to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the employment contract as presented. Seconded by Lipari. Approved:4-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell "nay".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Lynda McQuade to confirm the nomination for and her appointment as Town Assessor
Markiewicz moved to Lynda McQuade to confirm the nomination for and her appointment as Town Assessor. 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 Lynda McQuade to confirm the nomination for and her appointment as Town Assessor. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the employment contract with Lynda McQuade as presented
Markiewicz moved to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the employment contract with Lynda McQuade as presented. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:4-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell "nay."
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the employment contract with Lynda McQuade as presented. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:4-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell "nay.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
Accept this disclosure statement of Carter Terenzini in accordance with Mass
Markiewicz moved to accept this disclosure statement of Carter Terenzini in accordance with Mass. General Law Ch. 268A § 19 and authorize the Chair to sign same. Seconded by Lipari. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept this disclosure statement of Carter Terenzini in accordance with Mass. General Law Ch. 268A § 19 and authorize the Chair to sign same. Seconded by Lipari. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Move back to the previous ZOOM format
Fox moved that the Select Board move back to the previous ZOOM format. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5- 0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Fox moved that the Select Board move back to the previous ZOOM format. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5- 0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Campbell)
Approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of $106,426 to offset expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in...
Markiewicz moved to approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of $106,426 to offset expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in providing necessary services due to COVID-19. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Campbell "aye." Markiewicz recused himself, as he works for the School District and abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Fowlks, Fox, LipariThe minutes say John Markiewicz stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of $106,426 to offset expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in providing necessary services due to COVID-19. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Campbell "aye." Markiewicz recused himself, as he works for the School District and abstained..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Remove and place on file the Sustainability Committee actions as to Proposed revisions to the Sustainability Policy; Energize Boxborough website and Transfer Station Access - Recycling Only Stickers
Markiewicz moved to remove and place on file the Sustainability Committee actions as to Proposed revisions to the Sustainability Policy; Energize Boxborough website and Transfer Station Access - Recycling Only Stickers. 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 remove and place on file the Sustainability Committee actions as to Proposed revisions to the Sustainability Policy; Energize Boxborough website and Transfer Station Access - Recycling Only Stickers. Seconded by Campbell. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Reconvene to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC), per C30A §21 (a), subsection 3, and not to reconvene in Open Session after completion...
Markiewicz moved to reconvene to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC), 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 Lipari. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to reconvene to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Boxborough Town Center, LLC), 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 Lipari. Approved:5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
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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