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November 29, 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene to Executive Session discussion with respect to: i
Chair Markiewicz moved to convene to Executive Session discussion with respect to: i. Complaints against an employee, per C30A §21 (a) subsection 1, ii. Strategy with respect to potential Collective Bargaining Unit (DPW), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3, iii. Strategy with respect to Collective bargaining negotiations (BPFFA, Local 4601; MassCOPS, Local 200 & MassCOPS, Local 200A), 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 Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Markiewicz moved to convene to Executive Session discussion with respect to: i. Complaints against an employee, per C30A §21 (a) subsection 1, ii. Strategy with respect to potential Collective Bargaining Unit (DPW), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3, iii. Strategy with respect to Collective bargaining negotiations (BPFFA, Local 4601; MassCOPS, Local 200 & MassCOPS, Local 200A), 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 Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
MINUTES
Accept the June 11, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Markiewicz moved to accept the June 11, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the June 11, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Accept the June 12, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised
Markiewicz moved to accept the June 12, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to accept the June 12, 2021 - Regular Session, as revised. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
Accept the November 19, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Campbell moved to accept the November 19, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5- 0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Campbell moved to accept the November 19, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5- 0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Lipari)
CITIZENS CONCERNS
Suspend this hearing and continue it until 7:00 PM December 2nd
Markiewicz moved to suspend this hearing and continue it until 7:00 PM December 2nd. 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 suspend this hearing and continue it until 7:00 PM December 2nd. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
NEW BUSINESS
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to offset up to the remaining CARES approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of up to the...
Markiewicz moved to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to offset up to the remaining CARES approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of up to the remaining CARES eligible funding to offset expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in providing necessary services due to COVID-19. Seconded by Fowlks Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." R.
It was seconded by Fowlks Approved, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to offset up to the remaining CARES approve the request of the Acton Boxborough School District to allocate additional CARES grant funding of up to the remaining CARES eligible funding to offset expenditures incurred by the Acton Boxborough School District in providing necessary services due to COVID-19. Seconded by Fowlks Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." R..” (Motion: Markiewicz)
Direct the Interim Town Administrator, to develop a respond to this OML complaint
Markiewicz moved to direct the Interim Town Administrator, to develop a respond to this OML complaint. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to direct the Interim Town Administrator, to develop a respond to this OML complaint. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
Table this discussion until December 2nd
Lipari moved to table this discussion until December 2nd. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Lipari moved to table this discussion until December 2nd. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
Notify all persons that the Town of Boxborough intends to grant recognition, without election, to the United Public Service Employees Union, Local 125 Unit MADIV 103, as the exclusive...
Markiewicz moved to notify all persons that the Town of Boxborough intends to grant recognition, without election, to the United Public Service Employees Union, Local 125 Unit MADIV 103, as the exclusive representative for the purposes of collective bargaining pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 150E for the following unit of employees: All regular full-time and regular part-time employees of the Department of Public Works, but excluding all managerial, confidential, clerical and all other employees of the Town of Boxborough. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to notify all persons that the Town of Boxborough intends to grant recognition, without election, to the United Public Service Employees Union, Local 125 Unit MADIV 103, as the exclusive representative for the purposes of collective bargaining pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 150E for the following unit of employees: All regular full-time and regular part-time employees of the Department of Public Works, but excluding all managerial, confidential, clerical and all other employees of the Town of Boxborough. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
SELECT BOARD GOVERNANCE
Nominate nominated Wes Fowlks to step up as BSB Chair for the remainder of this Fiscal Year
Lipari moved nominated Wes Fowlks to step up as BSB Chair for the remainder of this Fiscal Year. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Lipari moved nominated Wes Fowlks to step up as BSB Chair for the remainder of this Fiscal Year. Seconded by Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS GUIDELINES
Direct an ARPA spend plan using the concept of segregating "lost revenue", provided however that the plan fund only those projects submitted through the ARPA requesting process and provided...
Lipari moved that the Board direct an ARPA spend plan using the concept of segregating "lost revenue", provided however that the plan fund only those projects submitted through the ARPA requesting process and provided further that the calculation of "lost revenue" and the legal opinion on the permissible use of ARPA funds through this approach accompany such submission. Seconded by Fox. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell "nay"
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Lipari moved that the Board direct an ARPA spend plan using the concept of segregating "lost revenue", provided however that the plan fund only those projects submitted through the ARPA requesting process and provided further that the calculation of "lost revenue" and the legal opinion on the permissible use of ARPA funds through this approach accompany such submission. Seconded by Fox. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Markiewicz "aye." Campbell "nay".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fox)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Markiewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Markiewicz "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," Fox "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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