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April 10, 2023
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diana Lipari, Wesley Fowlks, Leslie Fox, John Markiewicz
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enter into the employment contract with Ed Kukkula with the contract proposed in Executive Session
Member Fowlks moved to enter into the employment contract with Ed Kukkula with the contract proposed in Executive Session. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to enter into the employment contract with Ed Kukkula with the contract proposed in Executive Session. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement as negotiated by the Town Administrator and presented to the Board in Executive Session for the Local Fire Union 4601
Member Fowlks moved to accept the Memorandum of Agreement as negotiated by the Town Administrator and presented to the Board in Executive Session for the Local Fire Union 4601. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to accept the Memorandum of Agreement as negotiated by the Town Administrator and presented to the Board in Executive Session for the Local Fire Union 4601. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Accept the Town Administrator's recommendation to enter into a contract with Chief Szewczyk as the permanent Chief for three months and three years
Member Fowlks moved to accept the Town Administrator's recommendation to enter into a contract with Chief Szewczyk as the permanent Chief for three months and three years. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to accept the Town Administrator's recommendation to enter into a contract with Chief Szewczyk as the permanent Chief for three months and three years. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 7, 2023, and March 27, 2023, as presented
Chair Lipari moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 7, 2023, and March 27, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 7, 2023, and March 27, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Cheryl Mahoney to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Lipari moved to appoint Cheryl Mahoney to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to appoint Cheryl Mahoney to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
Recommend to Town Meeting that the private ways known as Loring Ave., Joyce Lane, and McLeod Way be laid out as public ways in the manner shown on the plan recorded with the Middlesex South...
Chair Lipari moved to recommend to Town Meeting that the private ways known as Loring Ave., Joyce Lane, and McLeod Way be laid out as public ways in the manner shown on the plan recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 906 of 2002 and as further set forth in accordance with that plan the legal descriptions provided to the Board and to place a copy of the plan on file with the Town Clerk. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to recommend to Town Meeting that the private ways known as Loring Ave., Joyce Lane, and McLeod Way be laid out as public ways in the manner shown on the plan recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 906 of 2002 and as further set forth in accordance with that plan the legal descriptions provided to the Board and to place a copy of the plan on file with the Town Clerk. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
Close the Public Hearing regarding the acceptance of Loring Avenue, Joyce Lane, and MacLeod Way as public ways by the Town of Boxborough
Chair Lipari moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the acceptance of Loring Avenue, Joyce Lane, and MacLeod Way as public ways by the Town of Boxborough. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to close the Public Hearing regarding the acceptance of Loring Avenue, Joyce Lane, and MacLeod Way as public ways by the Town of Boxborough. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
b. Discussion & Vote: Authorization of Town Administrator to Act as Municipal Hearing Officer - The Board took up this i
The Select Board has the option to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer in the case of nuisance and/or dangerous dog hearings, at the discretion of the Chair
Chair Lipari moved that the Select Board has the option to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer in the case of nuisance and/or dangerous dog hearings, at the discretion of the Chair. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved that the Select Board has the option to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer in the case of nuisance and/or dangerous dog hearings, at the discretion of the Chair. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)
Authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer for the purposes of fire violations
Chair Lipari moved to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer for the purposes of fire violations. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer for the purposes of fire violations. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
Authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer for the purpose of Building Code violations
Chair Lipari moved to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer for the purpose of Building Code violations. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to authorize the Town Administrator to act as Municipal Hearing Officer for the purpose of Building Code violations. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
NEW BUSINESS
Authorize the Annual Town Meeting Notice for Public & Media Release as presented by the Moderator in a communication to the Board
Chair Lipari moved to authorize the Annual Town Meeting Notice for Public & Media Release as presented by the Moderator in a communication to the Board. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to authorize the Annual Town Meeting Notice for Public & Media Release as presented by the Moderator in a communication to the Board. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." b..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
b. Action: Minuteman Nashoba Health Group Alternative Delegate for the Town of Boxborough
Appoint Naomi Quansah to the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector, beginning May 1, 2023, with a term ending June 30, 2024
Chair Lipari moved to appoint Naomi Quansah to the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector, beginning May 1, 2023, with a term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to appoint Naomi Quansah to the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector, beginning May 1, 2023, with a term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
Authorize the incoming Treasurer/Tax Collector, Naomi Quansah, to be a signer on the Town's bank account starting May 1, 2023, specifically Middlesex Savings Bank, Unibank, Massachusetts Municipal...
Chair Lipari moved to authorize the incoming Treasurer/Tax Collector, Naomi Quansah, to be a signer on the Town's bank account starting May 1, 2023, specifically Middlesex Savings Bank, Unibank, Massachusetts Municipal Deposit Trust (MMDT), and Eastern Bank. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to authorize the incoming Treasurer/Tax Collector, Naomi Quansah, to be a signer on the Town's bank account starting May 1, 2023, specifically Middlesex Savings Bank, Unibank, Massachusetts Municipal Deposit Trust (MMDT), and Eastern Bank. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
Authorize the incoming Treasurer/Tax Collector, Naomi Quansah, to serve as the alternate delegate for Boxborough for the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG)
Chair Lipari moved to authorize the incoming Treasurer/Tax Collector, Naomi Quansah, to serve as the alternate delegate for Boxborough for the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG). Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to authorize the incoming Treasurer/Tax Collector, Naomi Quansah, to serve as the alternate delegate for Boxborough for the Minuteman Nashoba Health Group (MNHG). Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
Declare the dog in question as a nuisance dog and that it be restrained on a proper leash, 300 lb. tensile strength not exceeding 3' in length and muzzled when it is off premises of the house, and...
Member Fox moved to declare the dog in question as a nuisance dog and that it be restrained on a proper leash, 300 lb. tensile strength not exceeding 3' in length and muzzled when it is off premises of the house, and to direct the Town Administrator to work with the Dog Officer and the owners to come back to the Board on April 24, 2023, at 7:15pm with a proposed permanent solution that satisfies the Dog Officer. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to declare the dog in question as a nuisance dog and that it be restrained on a proper leash, 300 lb. tensile strength not exceeding 3' in length and muzzled when it is off premises of the house, and to direct the Town Administrator to work with the Dog Officer and the owners to come back to the Board on April 24, 2023, at 7:15pm with a proposed permanent solution that satisfies the Dog Officer. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Fowlks)
Close the public hearing
Chair Lipari moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
c. Action: Authorization of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Mailing
Authorize the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant mailing
Chair Lipari moved to authorize the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant mailing. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to authorize the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant mailing. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
BOARD & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & REPORTS
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:08pm. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:08pm. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz, "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, 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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