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July 11, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jennifer Campbell, Diana Lipari, Leslie Fox, Wesley Fowlks, John Markiewicz
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the amended regular session meeting minutes as presented
Member Markiewicz moved to approve the amended regular session meeting minutes as presented. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." b.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to approve the amended regular session meeting minutes as presented. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." b..” (Motion: Markiewicz)
Release and accept the executive session minutes of June 15, 2021 and June 17, 2021 as presented
Member Lipari moved to release and accept the executive session minutes of June 15, 2021 and June 17, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," and Campbell "Aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to release and accept the executive session minutes of June 15, 2021 and June 17, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," and Campbell "Aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
c. Action RE: Action RE: MOA between Town & SVT RE: Sargent Rd RoFR
Approve in the form submitted and enter into that certain Memorandum of Assignment between the Town of Boxborough and the Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) establishing the terms and conditions for...
Member Fowlks moved to approve in the form submitted and enter into that certain Memorandum of Assignment between the Town of Boxborough and the Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) establishing the terms and conditions for the assignment to SVT of the Town's right of first refusal option, acquired pursuant to G.L c.61, §8 (the "Option"), to purchase the land located at 95 and 105 Sargent Road totaling 21.35 acres (the "Property"), in accordance with the vote of this Board at a duly-noticed public hearing held on June 22, 2022; (2) in the event SVT is unable or unwilling to exercise the Option in the time allowed, to exercise the Option for the Town; I in accordance with the MOA, to approve in the form submitted that certain purchase and sale agreement to be submitted to the owner of the Property together with a notice of exercise of the Option; (d) to approve in the form submitted and enter into that certain purchase and sale agreement providing for the Town's purchase of the Property from SVT, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of that agreement, to grant to SVT a conservation restriction on the Property; I to authorize the Town Administrator, with the approval of the Chair of this Board and upon the review of Town Counsel, to make such approvals as may be requested of the Town pursuant to the terms of the MOA and the purchase and sale agreements, and to approve such changes to those agreements as are consistent with the MOA and are necessary to provide for their fina
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve in the form submitted and enter into that certain Memorandum of Assignment between the Town of Boxborough and the Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) establishing the terms and conditions for the assignment to SVT of the Town's right of first refusal option, acquired pursuant to G.L c.61, §8 (the "Option"), to purchase the land located at 95 and 105 Sargent Road totaling 21.35 acres (the "Property"), in accordance with the vote of this Board at a duly-noticed public hearing held on June 22, 2022; (2) in the event SVT is unable or unwilling to exercise the Option in the time allowed, to exercise the Option for the Town; I in accordance with the MOA, to approve in the form submitted that certain purchase and sale agreement to be submitted to the owner of the Property together with a notice of exercise of the Option; (d) to approve in the form submitted and enter into that certain purchase and sale agreement providing for the Town's purchase of the Property from SVT, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of that agreement, to grant to SVT a conservation restriction on the Property; I to authorize the Town Administrator, with the approval of the Chair of this Board and upon the review of Town Counsel, to make such approvals as may be requested of the Town pursuant to the terms of the MOA and the purchase and sale agreements, and to approve such changes to those agreements as are consistent with the MOA and are necessary to provide for their final execution, and to execute and otherwise provide for the issuance of all notices as are required to effectuate this vote, including such notices as are required under G.L c.61, §8 to assign and/or exercise the Option; (f) authorize the expenditure of funds available to satisfy the Town's obligations pursuant to the MOA and the purchase and sale agreements, including any funds donated for that purpose. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Fox "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." d..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
d. Action RE: Phase II Wetherbee/Steele Farmhouse Funds
Authorize the Town Administrator job description, as amended, and forward it to the Personnel Board for review
Chair Campbell moved to authorize the Town Administrator Job Description as Amended and to forward to the Personnel Board for review in accordance with the Personnel Administration plan. Member Lipari moved. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. 3 Approved 5-0 by Rol
The minutes read “Chair Campbell moved to authorize the Town Administrator Job Description as Amended … Member Lipari moved. Seconded by Member Markiewicz.”; Chair Campbell’s motion is shown, with Member Markiewicz as seconder.
From the minutes
“Chair Campbell moved to authorize the Town Administrator Job Description as Amended and to forward to the Personnel Board for review in accordance with the Personnel Administration plan. Member Lipari moved. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. 3 Approved 5-0 by Rol.” (Motion: Campbell, second: Markiewicz)
e. Action RE: Size Reduction (8>7) of Sustainability Committee
E. Action RE: Size Reduction (8>7) of Sustainability Committee
Member Markiewicz moved. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." f.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." f..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
f. Action RE: Extension of Remote Meeting
Extend the authorization for all boards and committees to meet by remote technology through December 31, 2023, or such lesser time period, as may be authorized by the legislature, and in informing...
Member Fowlks moved to extend the authorization for all boards and committees to meet by remote technology through December 31, 2023, or such lesser time period, as may be authorized by the legislature, and in informing all town boards and committees of the same to encourage said boards and committees to make full use of this authorization as a means of reducing the potential spread of COVID-19. Member Lipari Seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." g.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to extend the authorization for all boards and committees to meet by remote technology through December 31, 2023, or such lesser time period, as may be authorized by the legislature, and in informing all town boards and committees of the same to encourage said boards and committees to make full use of this authorization as a means of reducing the potential spread of COVID-19. Member Lipari Seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." g..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
g. Action RE: SB Representatives and/or Liaisons to Boards & Committees
Accept the Select Board liaison and committee assignments, as amended (and modify the draft memorandum)
Member Fowlks moved to accept the liaison and committees as amended and discussed. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Carter recommended approving the draft memorandum as amended. Member Fowlks moved to modify. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0
The minutes read “Member Fowlks moved to accept the liaison and committees as amended and discussed. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Carter recommended approving the draft memorandum as amended. Member Fowlks moved to modify. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0”; shown as one vote.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to accept the liaison and committees as amended and discussed. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Carter recommended approving the draft memorandum as amended. Member Fowlks moved to modify. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
h. Action RE: Town Administrator Job Description
H. Action RE: Town Administrator Job Description
Member Lipari moved. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. 3 Approved 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." i.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. 3 Approved 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." i..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
i. Action RE: Action RE: Littleton Water Dept RE: Water Quality Issues @ 495
Approve the letter to Littleton Water Department relative to exploring potential solutions to water issues in Western Boxborough as amended
Member Fowlks moved to approve the letter to Littleton Water Department relative to exploring potential solutions to water issues in Western Boxborough as amended. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." j.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the letter to Littleton Water Department relative to exploring potential solutions to water issues in Western Boxborough as amended. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye." j..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Fox)
j. Action RE: Request to Waive Attorney-Client Privilege RE: Public Record Request
Not to waive the attorney-client privilege in this matter of Public Records Request as amended
Member Markiewicz moved not to waive the attorney-client privilege in this matter of Public Records Request as amended. Seconded by Member Lipari. APPROVED: 5-0 By Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved not to waive the attorney-client privilege in this matter of Public Records Request as amended. Seconded by Member Lipari. APPROVED: 5-0 By Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Adjourn
Member Lipari moved to adjourn and Member Fowlks seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to adjourn and Member Fowlks seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call: Lipari "Aye," Markiewicz "Aye," Fox "Aye," Fowlks "Aye," and Campbell "Aye..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
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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