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October 24, 2022
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: This file records only the open-session vote to go into executive session (before the regular meeting that day, which has its own minutes). The attendance list does not include Wesley Fowlks, who is counted absent.
Present: Jennifer Campbell, Leslie Fox, John Markiewicz, Diana Lipari
Absent: Wesley Fowlks
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session at 6:01pm to address items a and b
Chair Campbell moved to enter Executive Session at 6:01pm to address items a and b. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Campbell moved to enter Executive Session at 6:01pm to address items a and b. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Lipari)
Boxborough Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Jennifer Campbell, Wesley Fowlks, Leslie Fox, John Markiewicz, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve the meeting minutes of October 12, 2022 and October 17, 2022, as presented
Member Lipari moved to approve the meeting minutes of October 12, 2022 and October 17, 2022, as presented. Seconded by Member Fox. 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 October 12, 2022 and October 17, 2022, as presented. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fox)
b. Action RE: Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal
Approve the cable franchise renewal agreement with Verizon as presented
Member Lipari moved to approve the cable franchise renewal agreement with Verizon as presented. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." c.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to approve the cable franchise renewal agreement with Verizon as presented. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." c..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
c. Action RE: Acceptance of DEIC survey & Holiday Report
Accept the DEIC survey and holiday report as presented
Member Lipari moved to accept the DEIC survey and holiday report as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to accept the DEIC survey and holiday report as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." d..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
d. Action RE: OML Complaint (9/27) RE: TASC
Acknowledge the receipt of a complaint from Mr. Steven Ballard dated September 27, 2022, alleging the now-dissolved Town Administrator Screening Committee violated the Open Meeting Law; approve...
Member Fowlks moved to acknowledge the receipt of a complaint from Mr. Steven Ballard dated September 27, 2022, alleging the now-dissolved Town Administrator Screening Committee violated the Open Meeting Law; approve the revised minutes for their executive session of 08/08; 08/11 (9a); 08/11 (2p); and to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to respond on our behalf. 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 acknowledge the receipt of a complaint from Mr. Steven Ballard dated September 27, 2022, alleging the now-dissolved Town Administrator Screening Committee violated the Open Meeting Law; approve the revised minutes for their executive session of 08/08; 08/11 (9a); 08/11 (2p); and to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to respond on our behalf. 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)
e. Action RE: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Public Service Employee Union (DPW)
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Public Service Employee Union (DPW) for FY 23 - FY 25 as presented and submit the same to the Fall Town Meeting for funding
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Public Service Employee Union (DPW) for FY 23 - FY 25 as presented and submit the same to the Fall Town Meeting for funding. 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 Fowlks moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Public Service Employee Union (DPW) for FY 23 - FY 25 as presented and submit the same to the Fall Town Meeting for funding. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." f..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
f. Action RE: Appointment and Contract RE: Town Planner
Confirm the appointment of Alexander Wade as the Town Planner for a term ending October 31, 2025
Member Markiewicz moved to confirm the appointment of Alexander Wade as the Town Planner for a term ending October 31, 2025. 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 Markiewicz moved to confirm the appointment of Alexander Wade as the Town Planner for a term ending October 31, 2025. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Approve the contract for Alexander Wade as presented
Member Lipari moved to approve the contract for Alexander Wade as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-1-0 by Roll Call Campbell "nay," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." g.
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Member Lipari moved to approve the contract for Alexander Wade as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-1-0 by Roll Call Campbell "nay," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." g..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
g. Action RE: Contract RE: Interim Town Administrator
Approve the amended contract with the Interim Town Administrator as presented
Member Markiewicz moved to approve the amended contract with the Interim Town Administrator as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. 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 amended contract with the Interim Town Administrator as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye." h..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
a. Action RE: Taylor Farm Road/Flagg Hill Road Parcel Donation
Inform the interested party that we will not be accepting this donation parcel of this land
Member Markiewicz moved to inform the interested party that we will not be accepting this donation parcel of this land. 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 Markiewicz moved to inform the interested party that we will not be accepting this donation parcel of this land. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. 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)
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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