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June 26, 2023
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, David McKiernan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 12, 2023, as presented
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 12, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 12, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
NEW BUSINESS
Authorize the Town Administrator to respond on the Board's behalf to the Open Meeting Law complaint
Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to respond on the Board's behalf to the Open Meeting Law complaint. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to respond on the Board's behalf to the Open Meeting Law complaint. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
Appoint John Markiewicz to the Water Resources Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint John Markiewicz to the Water Resources Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint John Markiewicz to the Water Resources Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Nancy Brown to the Board of Registrars
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Nancy Brown to the Board of Registrars. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Nancy Brown to the Board of Registrars. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Johanna Choo to the Sustainability Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Johanna Choo to the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Johanna Choo to the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Susan Dilorenzo to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Susan Dilorenzo to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Susan Dilorenzo to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Richard Hilton to the Design Review Board
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Richard Hilton to the Design Review Board. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Richard Hilton to the Design Review Board. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Chris Hydak to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Chris Hydak to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Chris Hydak to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Michel Toups to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Michel Toups to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Michel Toups to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Sam Anderson to the Conservation Commission
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Sam Anderson to the Conservation Commission. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Sam Anderson to the Conservation Commission. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Shawn McCormack to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Shawn McCormack to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Shawn McCormack to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Gary Kushner to the Cable Advisory Board
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Gary Kushner to the Cable Advisory Board. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Gary Kushner to the Cable Advisory Board. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Andrew Tavolacci to the Conservation Commission
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Andrew Tavolacci to the Conservation Commission. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Andrew Tavolacci to the Conservation Commission. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Suresh Jasrasaria to the Sustainability Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Suresh Jasrasaria to the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Suresh Jasrasaria to the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Kristin Hilberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Member Fowlks moved to appoint Kristin Hilberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Kristin Hilberg to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
Appoint, by consent, all people listed on the FY24 reappointment/appointment list as presented, with the exception of those previously appointed this evening
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint, by consent, all people listed on the FY24 reappointment/appointment list as presented, with the exception of those previously appointed this evening. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: There was a discussion regarding reserve officers and associated administrative fees. It was agreed that this would be reviewed and brought back to the Board for a discussion at a future meeting. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint, by consent, all people listed on the FY24 reappointment/appointment list as presented, with the exception of those previously appointed this evening. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: There was a discussion regarding reserve officers and associated administrative fees. It was agreed that this would be reviewed and brought back to the Board for a discussion at a future meeting. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Accept the Financial Policies, as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Financial Policies, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. 20230626 2 Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Financial Policies, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. 20230626 2 Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Accept the Capital Budget Committee Charter, as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Capital Budget Committee Charter, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Capital Budget Committee Charter, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:26pm. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye,"
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:26pm. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye,".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
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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