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May 22, 2023
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Diana Lipari, Wesley Fowlks, Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, David McKiernan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the meeting minutes of May 8, 2023
Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 8, 2023. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "abstain," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, Lipari, McKiernanAbstained: Sundaram
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 8, 2023. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "abstain," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
RESIGNATION
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Michelle Norris from the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee (PCCC), with a letter of thanks for her services
Member Fowlks moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Michelle Norris from the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee (PCCC), with a letter of thanks for her services. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Michelle Norris from the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee (PCCC), with a letter of thanks for her services. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
a. Action: Notice of Funding Available - Boxborough Business Grant Program
Approve the Notice of Funding Available for the Boxborough Business Grant Program, as presented
Chair Lipari moved to approve the Notice of Funding Available for the Boxborough Business Grant Program, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to approve the Notice of Funding Available for the Boxborough Business Grant Program, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." b..” (Motion: Lipari, second: McKiernan)
c. Action: Special One-Day Liquor License Approval for Fifer's Day
Approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for Fifer's Day on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023
Chair Lipari moved to approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for Fifer's Day on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for Fifer's Day on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." d..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
d. Action: Special One-Day Liquor License Approval for Boxborough Conservation Trust (BCTrust) 25th Anniversary
Approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Boxborough Conservation Trust 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 10, 2023, with a rain date of June 11, 2023
Chair Lipari moved to approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Boxborough Conservation Trust 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 10, 2023, with a rain date of June 11, 2023. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." e.
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to approve a Special One-Day Liquor License for the Boxborough Conservation Trust 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 10, 2023, with a rain date of June 11, 2023. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." e..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Fowlks)
e. Action: Common Victualler's License Approval for Fifer's Day
Approve a Common Victualler's License for Fifer's Day on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023
Chair Lipari moved to approve a Common Victualler's License for Fifer's Day on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." f.
From the minutes
“Chair Lipari moved to approve a Common Victualler's License for Fifer's Day on June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." f..” (Motion: Lipari, second: McKiernan)
f. Action: Sense of the Meeting Warrant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) Request to support
Place on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant a sense of the meeting article for supporting of the change the Mass flag initiative, as requested by the Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee
Member Fowlks moved to place on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant a sense of the meeting article for supporting of the change the Mass flag initiative, as requested by the Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." g.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to place on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant a sense of the meeting article for supporting of the change the Mass flag initiative, as requested by the Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye." g..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Sundaram)
h. Action: Reorganization of the Board
Elect the Chair of the Select Board: Kristin Hilberg (nominated by Mr. McKiernan) or Wes Fowlks (nominated by Chair Lipari)
Member McKiernan nominated Kristin Hilberg for the role of Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Chair Lipari nominated Wes Fowlks for the role of Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Fowlks. By Roll Call Hilberg, "Hilberg," Sundaram "Hilberg," McKiernan "Hilberg," Fowlks "Fowlks," Lipari "Fowlks." Kristin Hilberg was named Chair of the Select Board.
A choice between two nominees, not a yes-or-no vote. The roll call: Hilberg “Hilberg,” Sundaram “Hilberg,” McKiernan “Hilberg,” Fowlks “Fowlks,” Lipari “Fowlks.” Kristin Hilberg was named Chair (3 to 2). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan nominated Kristin Hilberg for the role of Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Chair Lipari nominated Wes Fowlks for the role of Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Fowlks. By Roll Call Hilberg, "Hilberg," Sundaram "Hilberg," McKiernan "Hilberg," Fowlks "Fowlks," Lipari "Fowlks." Kristin Hilberg was named Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Sundaram)
Nominate Priya Sundaram for the role of Clerk of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization
Member Hilberg nominated Priya Sundaram for the role of Clerk of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Hilberg nominated Priya Sundaram for the role of Clerk of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
BOARD & ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS & REPORTS
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 7:27pm. Seconded by Member Hilberg. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 7:27pm. Seconded by Member Hilberg. Approved: 5-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye," Lipari "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Hilberg)
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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