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August 8, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jennifer Campbell, Diana Lipari, Wesley Fowlks, Leslie Fox, John Markiewicz
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the regular session meeting minutes as presented
Member Markiewicz moved to approve the regular session meeting minutes as presented. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to approve the regular session meeting minutes as presented. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." b..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the list of appointments, as presented and amended
Member Markiewicz moved to approve the list of appointments, as presented and amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." c.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to approve the list of appointments, as presented and amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." c..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
e. Action RE: MEPA ENF RE: Proposed Research Campus at 1414 Massachusetts Avenue
Authorize Member Lipari or Assistant Town Administrator Hudson to send the letter, as discussed and modified this evening
Member Fox moved to authorize Member Lipari or Assistant Town Administrator Hudson to send the letter, as discussed and modified this evening. Member Fowlks seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." f.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to authorize Member Lipari or Assistant Town Administrator Hudson to send the letter, as discussed and modified this evening. Member Fowlks seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." f..” (Motion: Fox, second: Fowlks)
f. Action RE: Warrant for 2022 State Primary
Authorize the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary
Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." g.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." g..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
g. Action RE: Appointment Authority RE: Constables for 2022 State Primary & Election
Grant the authority to specific constables for the State Primary & General Election of 2022 to Town Clerk, Rebecca Harris
Chair Campbell moved to grant the authority to specific constables for the State Primary & General Election of 2022 to Town Clerk, Rebecca Harris. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." h.
From the minutes
“Chair Campbell moved to grant the authority to specific constables for the State Primary & General Election of 2022 to Town Clerk, Rebecca Harris. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." h..” (Motion: Campbell, second: Markiewicz)
h. Action RE: AB Monday Night Quarterback & ABYS Youth Soccer Waiver Request
Waive the Field Permit Fees for the AB Monday Night Quarterback and ABYS Youth Soccer
Member Lipari moved to waive the Field Permit Fees for the AB Monday Night Quarterback and ABYS Youth Soccer. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "abstain," and Campbell "aye." i.
Yes: Campbell, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to waive the Field Permit Fees for the AB Monday Night Quarterback and ABYS Youth Soccer. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "abstain," and Campbell "aye." i..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
i. Action RE: Set Employee Appreciation Day & Volunteer Appreciation Date, Time, & Location
Designate Employee Appreciation Day for September 7, 2022, and to designate Volunteer Appreciation Day for October 22, 2022
Member Markiewicz moved to designate Employee Appreciation Day for September 7, 2022, and to designate Volunteer Appreciation Day for October 22, 2022. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." j.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to designate Employee Appreciation Day for September 7, 2022, and to designate Volunteer Appreciation Day for October 22, 2022. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." j..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
j. Action RE: Amending TA Job Description
Accept the Revised Town Administrator Job Description, as presented
Member Markiewicz moved to accept the Revised Town Administrator Job Description, as presented. Member Fowlks seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." k.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to accept the Revised Town Administrator Job Description, as presented. Member Fowlks seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." k..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
k. Action RE: Sick Leave Bank Policy
Approve the concept of Sick Leave Bank Policy as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to proceed with a call for a voluntary contribution under the section titled Extraordinary...
Member Lipari moved to approve the concept of Sick Leave Bank Policy as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to proceed with a call for a voluntary contribution under the section titled Extraordinary Circumstances and to put into the Town's model template for final action on the entirety of the policy. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." l.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to approve the concept of Sick Leave Bank Policy as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to proceed with a call for a voluntary contribution under the section titled Extraordinary Circumstances and to put into the Town's model template for final action on the entirety of the policy. Member Markiewicz seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." l..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
l. Action RE: Setting Date & Process RE: TA Final Interviews
Tentatively set September 8, 2020, and September 15, 2022, for interviews of finalist candidates for Town Administrator and to finalize the date & process on August 22, 2022, in discussion with...
Member Markiewicz moved to tentatively set September 8, 2020, and September 15, 2022, for interviews of finalist candidates for Town Administrator and to finalize the date & process on August 22, 2022, in discussion with Paradigm. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." m.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to tentatively set September 8, 2020, and September 15, 2022, for interviews of finalist candidates for Town Administrator and to finalize the date & process on August 22, 2022, in discussion with Paradigm. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye." m..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into an Executive Session at 9:13pm to a) investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5) and b) To discuss strategy...
Chair Campbell moved to enter into an Executive Session at 9:13pm to a) investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5) and b) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Police, DPW, Fire, Dispatch) with the chair noting that discussion in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Board and to not reconvene in Open Session. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Campbell moved to enter into an Executive Session at 9:13pm to a) investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5) and b) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Police, DPW, Fire, Dispatch) with the chair noting that discussion in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Board and to not reconvene in Open Session. Member Lipari seconded. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Campbell "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, 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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