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March 7, 2022
8 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
SELECT BOARD
Appoint, Janet Keating-Connolly as Associate Planning Board Member effective immediately and through June 30, 2024
Diana Lipari moved to appoint, Janet Keating-Connolly as Associate Planning Board Member effective immediately and through June 30, 2024. Seconded by John Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Diana Lipari moved to appoint, Janet Keating-Connolly as Associate Planning Board Member effective immediately and through June 30, 2024. Seconded by John Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
Reconvene in Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event and reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session - with respect to i.negotiations with nonunion personnel (ITA and...
Chair Markiewicz moved to reconvene in Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event and reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session - with respect to i.negotiations with nonunion personnel (ITA and Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2, Strategy with respect to Collective bargaining negotiations (BPFFA, Local 4061; MassCOPS, ii. Local 200 & MassCOPS, Local 200A; and UPSE, Local 424M, Unit MA Div.125), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session. To discuss this in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Markiewicz moved to reconvene in Executive Session via a separate ZOOM event and reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session - with respect to i.negotiations with nonunion personnel (ITA and Fire Chief), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 2, Strategy with respect to Collective bargaining negotiations (BPFFA, Local 4061; MassCOPS, ii. Local 200 & MassCOPS, Local 200A; and UPSE, Local 424M, Unit MA Div.125), per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3, and to reconvene in Open Session after completion of the Executive Session. To discuss this in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
MINUTES
Accept the minutes of January 24, 2022, and February 7, 2022 - Open Session, as presented
Member Lipari moved to accept the minutes of January 24, 2022, and February 7, 2022 - Open 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 January 24, 2022, and February 7, 2022 - Open 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: Acceptance of Resignations of Sarah Murphy
Accept, with regrets, the resignations of Sarah Murphy from both the Agricultural Commission and the Steele Farm Advisory Committee, effective immediately
Member Lipari moved to accept, with regrets, the resignations of Sarah Murphy from both the Agricultural Commission and the Steele Farm Advisory Committee, effective immediately. 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, with regrets, the resignations of Sarah Murphy from both the Agricultural Commission and the Steele Farm Advisory Committee, effective immediately. 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)
a. Action RE: Governor's Order - Extending Allowance of Remote Public Meetings
Extend remote meetings via Zoom for Select Board and to allow for the option for other boards/committees through July 15, 2022, in accordance with the Governor's Order
Member Markiewicz moved to extend remote meetings via Zoom for Select Board and to allow for the option for other boards/committees through July 15, 2022, in accordance with the Governor's Order. 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 Markiewicz moved to extend remote meetings via Zoom for Select Board and to allow for the option for other boards/committees through July 15, 2022, in accordance with the Governor's Order. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
c. Action RE: Town Administrator Recruitment
Adopt the makeup of the Screening Panel as detailed in the memo from Interim Town Administrator Terenzini of March 2, 2022, to review the applicants for the position of Town Administrator
Member Lipari moved to adopt the makeup of the Screening Panel as detailed in the memo from Interim Town Administrator Terenzini of March 2, 2022, to review the applicants for the position of Town Administrator. 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 adopt the makeup of the Screening Panel as detailed in the memo from Interim Town Administrator Terenzini of March 2, 2022, to review the applicants for the position of Town Administrator. 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)
Per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer, to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for the spring 2022 season
Member Markiewicz moved, per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer, to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for the spring 2022 season. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "abstain."
Yes: Campbell, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved, per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer, to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for the spring 2022 season. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "abstain.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Member Markiewicz moved to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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)
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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