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January 24, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Wesley Fowlks, John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Jennifer Campbell, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the minutes of November 1, 2021 - Regular Session; November 15, 2021- Regular Session; November 15, 2021 - Executive Session; November 29, 2021 - Executive Session; and December 13, 2021 -...
Member Lipari moved to accept the minutes of November 1, 2021 - Regular Session; November 15, 2021- Regular Session; November 15, 2021 - Executive Session; November 29, 2021 - Executive Session; and December 13, 2021 - Executive Session, as presented. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to accept the minutes of November 1, 2021 - Regular Session; November 15, 2021- Regular Session; November 15, 2021 - Executive Session; November 29, 2021 - Executive Session; and December 13, 2021 - Executive Session, as presented. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
b. Action, RE: Personnel Board Recruitment
Appoint the following residents to the Personnel Board for the terms identified: Keith Lyons for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2022; and Bill Litant for a term commencing...
Member Markiewicz moved to appoint the following residents to the Personnel Board for the terms identified: Keith Lyons for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2022; and Bill Litant for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to appoint the following residents to the Personnel Board for the terms identified: Keith Lyons for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2022; and Bill Litant for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2023. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fox)
a. Action RE: Request for the Treasurer/Collector's Office
Authorize Cynthia Petrillo, Tax Collector/Treasurer, to be a signer on the Town's banks accounts specifically those with Middlesex Savings Bank, UniBank, Massachusetts Municipal Deposit Trust (MMDT)
Member Fox moved to authorize Cynthia Petrillo, Tax Collector/Treasurer, to be a signer on the Town's banks accounts specifically those with Middlesex Savings Bank, UniBank, Massachusetts Municipal Deposit Trust (MMDT). Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to authorize Cynthia Petrillo, Tax Collector/Treasurer, to be a signer on the Town's banks accounts specifically those with Middlesex Savings Bank, UniBank, Massachusetts Municipal Deposit Trust (MMDT). Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b..” (Motion: Fox, second: Lipari)
c. Action RE: Recommended ARPA Spend Plan
(a) declare funds received under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of $10,000,000 or less to be declared to be so-called "Lost Revenue" available for any lawful governmental purpose...
Member Lipari moved to (a) declare funds received under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of $10,000,000 or less to be declared to be so-called "Lost Revenue" available for any lawful governmental purpose excepting those expressly forbidden in said Act (b) adopt the so-called "Spend Plan" for the $1,731,567 the Town of Boxborough is currently scheduled to receive under ARPA, 20220124 2 as prepared by the Town Administrator dated January 18, 2022, and detailed on exhibit A thereof, and (c) authorize the Town Administrator to proceed with the implementation thereof provided any subgrantee agreements or contracts for services are submitted to this Board as otherwise required. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to (a) declare funds received under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of $10,000,000 or less to be declared to be so-called "Lost Revenue" available for any lawful governmental purpose excepting those expressly forbidden in said Act (b) adopt the so-called "Spend Plan" for the $1,731,567 the Town of Boxborough is currently scheduled to receive under ARPA, 20220124 2 as prepared by the Town Administrator dated January 18, 2022, and detailed on exhibit A thereof, and (c) authorize the Town Administrator to proceed with the implementation thereof provided any subgrantee agreements or contracts for services are submitted to this Board as otherwise required. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fox)
a. Action RE: Staffing Plan and Related Personnel Plan Recommendations
Endorse the so-called "Staffing Plan" (The Plan): prepared by the Town Administrator dated December 23rd, 2021, and direct the Town Administrator to proceed with the FY '23 budget requests for the...
Member Lipari moved to endorse the so-called "Staffing Plan" (The Plan): prepared by the Town Administrator dated December 23rd, 2021, and direct the Town Administrator to proceed with the FY '23 budget requests for the same and the implementation thereof provided (a) the position title of Buildings & Grounds Foreman shall be changed to Buildings & Grounds Team Leader; (b) draft job descriptions shall be finalized in accord with the Personnel Administration Plan after consultation with the Personnel Board and Town Council; (c) all part-time positions, excepting the Department Assistant for the Recreation Commission, shall be considered to be budgeted at 19.5 hours/week; (d) the plan for enforcement shall be finalized between the appropriate parties and memorialized; and (e) an administrative order shall be prepared and submitted to the Select Board for its review and action causing the establishment of the proposed Office of Land Use and Permitting (OLUP); and (f) the posting of position availability shall begin on a timeline designated by the Town Administrator, recognizing all positions are subject to appropriation, consistent with any in-house posting priority as specified in the plan, and with recognition of funding availability aligned with the budget process. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to endorse the so-called "Staffing Plan" (The Plan): prepared by the Town Administrator dated December 23rd, 2021, and direct the Town Administrator to proceed with the FY '23 budget requests for the same and the implementation thereof provided (a) the position title of Buildings & Grounds Foreman shall be changed to Buildings & Grounds Team Leader; (b) draft job descriptions shall be finalized in accord with the Personnel Administration Plan after consultation with the Personnel Board and Town Council; (c) all part-time positions, excepting the Department Assistant for the Recreation Commission, shall be considered to be budgeted at 19.5 hours/week; (d) the plan for enforcement shall be finalized between the appropriate parties and memorialized; and (e) an administrative order shall be prepared and submitted to the Select Board for its review and action causing the establishment of the proposed Office of Land Use and Permitting (OLUP); and (f) the posting of position availability shall begin on a timeline designated by the Town Administrator, recognizing all positions are subject to appropriation, consistent with any in-house posting priority as specified in the plan, and with recognition of funding availability aligned with the budget process. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
b. Action RE: Special Town Meeting - February 28, 2022
Recommend Article 1
Member Lipari moved to recommend Article 1. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to recommend Article 1. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
Recommend Article 2
Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 2. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 2. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Recommend Article 3
Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 3. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 3. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Recommend Article 4
Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 4. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 4. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
Recommend Article 5
Member Lipari moved to recommend Article 5. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to recommend Article 5. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
Recommend Article 6
Member Lipari moved to recommend Article 6. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to recommend Article 6. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
Recommend Article 2
Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 2. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to recommend Article 2. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Approve the February 28, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented, and authorize the Board to sign it
The Board retook its motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented, and authorize the Board to sign it. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c.
Member Lipari moved and Member Campbell seconded earlier in the meeting; the Board tabled the vote and later “retook its motion”.
From the minutes
“The Board retook its motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented, and authorize the Board to sign it. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
Pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission, to issue a one-day license to sell and serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 29, 2022, with a rain date of January 30, 2022, and waive the...
Member Lipari moved, pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission, to issue a one-day license to sell and serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 29, 2022, with a rain date of January 30, 2022, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses. Said licenses shall be subject to conditions noted on the license as follows - Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; Only the Licensee's staff that have the requisite training and authorization, shall serve; Servers shall require positive identification; A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced; Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication and Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different. Said Licenses shall be issued to: True West Brewery * Further the Select Board urges these licensees to hire a Special Duty Officer and that the servers not drink until after their shift. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved, pursuant to the request of the Recreation Commission, to issue a one-day license to sell and serve alcohol at Winterfest on January 29, 2022, with a rain date of January 30, 2022, and waive the fee associated with the issuance of said licenses. Said licenses shall be subject to conditions noted on the license as follows - Beverages shall be consumed only at the stated premises; Only the Licensee's staff that have the requisite training and authorization, shall serve; Servers shall require positive identification; A two (2) beverage per customer limit shall be enforced; Service shall be denied to anyone suspected of intoxication and Cups used for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages shall be visibly different. Said Licenses shall be issued to: True West Brewery * Further the Select Board urges these licensees to hire a Special Duty Officer and that the servers not drink until after their shift. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." d..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Member Lipari moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Lipari, 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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