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September 12, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jennifer Campbell, Wesley Fowlks, Leslie Fox, John Markiewicz, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2022, as amended, and August 22, as presented
Member Lipari moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2022, as amended, and August 22, as presented. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2022, as amended, and August 22, as presented. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the resignation of Becky Neville from the Affordable Housing Trust with a letter of thanks for their service
Member Lipari moved to accept the resignation of Becky Neville from the Affordable Housing Trust with a letter of thanks for their service. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." ii.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to accept the resignation of Becky Neville from the Affordable Housing Trust with a letter of thanks for their service. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." ii..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
Accept the resignation of Becca Edson from the Boxborough Building Committee with a letter of thanks for their service
Member Fox moved to accept the resignation of Becca Edson from the Boxborough Building Committee with a letter of thanks for their service. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to accept the resignation of Becca Edson from the Boxborough Building Committee with a letter of thanks for their service. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." d..” (Motion: Fox, second: Lipari)
d. Action RE: Affordable Housing Request, RE: Free TS Stickers
Approve the request of the Housing Board, subject to review and approval of a formal policy
Member Fowlks moved to approve the request of the Housing Board, subject to review and approval of a formal policy. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." e.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the request of the Housing Board, subject to review and approval of a formal policy. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." e..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter with Patriot Properties, Inc. for the fiscal year 2024 revaluation project in the amount of thirty-eight thousand dollars
Member Lipari moved to authorize the Town Administrator to enter with Patriot Properties, Inc. for the fiscal year 2024 revaluation project in the amount of thirty-eight thousand dollars. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." f.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to authorize the Town Administrator to enter with Patriot Properties, Inc. for the fiscal year 2024 revaluation project in the amount of thirty-eight thousand dollars. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." f..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
f. Action RE: Accounting Staffing - the Board took up this item at this time
Confirm the appointment of Ms. Kelli Pontbriand to the (half-time) position of Accountant for a term to end on September 30, 2024
Member Fowlks moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Kelli Pontbriand to the (half-time) position of Accountant for a term to end on September 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Kelli Pontbriand to the (half-time) position of Accountant for a term to end on September 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said services consistent with that previously approved for the (half-time position of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and at...
Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said services consistent with that previously approved for the (half-time position of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and at no greater rate of compensation than currently paid. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said services consistent with that previously approved for the (half-time position of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and at no greater rate of compensation than currently paid. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
Approve the plan for the creation of an additional half-time support position consistent with the Accountant Staffing Plan memorandum of September 8, 2022
Member Fowlks moved to approve the plan for the creation of an additional half-time support position consistent with the Accountant Staffing Plan memorandum of September 8, 2022. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." g.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the plan for the creation of an additional half-time support position consistent with the Accountant Staffing Plan memorandum of September 8, 2022. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." g..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
Approve the revision of the charter of the Boxborough Building Committee, as amended
Member Markiewicz moved to approve the revision of the charter of the Boxborough Building Committee, as amended. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." h.
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to approve the revision of the charter of the Boxborough Building Committee, as amended. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." h..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Approve the revisions of the charter of the Water Resources Committee as presented
Member Fowlks moved to approve the revisions of the charter of the Water Resources Committee as presented. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." i.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the revisions of the charter of the Water Resources Committee as presented. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." i..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into executive session at 8:41pm. for the purposes to (1) investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5); 20220912 3...
Member Lipari moved to enter into executive session at 8:41pm. for the purposes to (1) investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5); 20220912 3 (2)To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Dispatch, DPW, Fire, & Police) and to not reconvene in Open Session Chair noting that discussion in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Board. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to enter into executive session at 8:41pm. for the purposes to (1) investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints, per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5); 20220912 3 (2)To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Dispatch, DPW, Fire, & Police) and to not reconvene in Open Session Chair noting that discussion in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Board. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "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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