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July 24, 2023
29 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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Approve Fifer's Day parade and filing of the State parade permit application for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Fifer's Day parade and filing of the State parade permit application for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. 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 approve Fifer's Day parade and filing of the State parade permit application for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Waive the Field Use Fee for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to waive the Field Use Fee for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 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
“Chair Hilberg moved to waive the Field Use Fee for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve the Special 1-Day Liquor License for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Special 1-Day Liquor License for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. 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 approve the Special 1-Day Liquor License for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Approve the Special 1-Day Common Victualler License for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Special 1-Day Common Victualler License for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Special 1-Day Common Victualler License for Fifer's Day on September 2, 2023, with a rain date of September 3, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Approve the Special 4-Day Common Victualler License for the Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink from August 3, 2023 through August 6, 2023, during the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM each day,...
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Special 4-Day Common Victualler License for the Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink from August 3, 2023 through August 6, 2023, during the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM each day, contingent upon the approval of the Board of Health. 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 approve the Special 4-Day Common Victualler License for the Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink from August 3, 2023 through August 6, 2023, during the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM each day, contingent upon the approval of the Board of Health. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Charge $25 for the Special 4-Day Common Victualler License for the Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink from August 3, 2023 through August 6, 2023
Chair Hilberg moved to charge $25 for the Special 4-Day Common Victualler License for the Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink from August 3, 2023 through August 6, 2023. 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 charge $25 for the Special 4-Day Common Victualler License for the Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink from August 3, 2023 through August 6, 2023. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
NEW BUSINESS
Invalidate the Union's contract grievance relative to the swapping of partial shifts in accordance with Article 11 Section 4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and Union
Member Fowlks moved to invalidate the Union's contract grievance relative to the swapping of partial shifts in accordance with Article 11 Section 4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and Union. 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 invalidate the Union's contract grievance relative to the swapping of partial shifts in accordance with Article 11 Section 4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and Union. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
Table this grievance and ask the Union for an extension until the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting
Member Fowlks moved to table this grievance and ask the Union for an extension until the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to table this grievance and ask the Union for an extension until the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Sundaram)
Endorse the concept of bringing the SPCP Program (Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships) to Boxborough
Chair Hilberg moved to endorse the concept of bringing the SPCP Program (Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships) to Boxborough. 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 endorse the concept of bringing the SPCP Program (Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships) to Boxborough. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Andrew Tavolacci to the Sustainability Committee as an alternate with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Andrew Tavolacci to the Sustainability Committee as an alternate with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 Sustainability Committee as an alternate with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Mark White as a Planning Board representative to the Boxborough Building Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Mark White as a Planning Board representative to the Boxborough Building Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 Mark White as a Planning Board representative to the Boxborough Building Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Tony Newton as a Finance Committee representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Tony Newton as a Finance Committee representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 Tony Newton as a Finance Committee representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 as the Finance Committee representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Gary Kushner as the Finance Committee representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. 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 as the Finance Committee representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Priya Sundaram as a Select Board representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Priya Sundaram as a Select Board representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. 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 Priya Sundaram as a Select Board representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Dave McKiernan as a Select Board representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Dave McKiernan as a Select Board representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 Dave McKiernan as a Select Board representative to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Michael Johns to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Michael Johns to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Sundaram. 20230724 4 Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Michael Johns to the Capital Budget Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Sundaram. 20230724 4 Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Appoint the members of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee as presented in the packet, per the consent agenda
Member Fowlks moved to appoint the members of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee as presented in the packet, per the consent agenda. Seconded by Chair Hilberg. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint the members of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee as presented in the packet, per the consent agenda. Seconded by Chair Hilberg. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Hilberg)
Appoint Ron Vogel as a Housing Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Ron Vogel as a Housing Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 Ron Vogel as a Housing Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 as a Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Sam Anderson as a Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. 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 as a Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Chad Childers as a Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Chad Childers as a Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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 Chad Childers as a Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Becky Neville as a Finance Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Becky Neville as a Finance Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Becky Neville as a Finance Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Becky Neville as a Finance Committee representative to the Housing Trust with a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Becky Neville as a Finance Committee representative to the Housing Trust with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Becky Neville as a Finance Committee representative to the Housing Trust with a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 16, 2023, June 26, 2023, and July 17, 2023 as amended
Member Sundaram moved to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 16, 2023, June 26, 2023, and July 17, 2023 as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Sundaram moved to approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of June 16, 2023, June 26, 2023, and July 17, 2023 as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)
RESIGNATIONS
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Ann Seymour from the Well Being Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of Ann Seymour from the Well Being 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 accept, with regret, the resignation of Ann Seymour from the Well Being Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
NEW BUSINESS
Set the 2023 Fall Town Meeting for November 6, 2023, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to set the 2023 Fall Town Meeting for November 6, 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
“Chair Hilberg moved to set the 2023 Fall Town Meeting for November 6, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Inform all departments, committees, commissions, and the public at large that the warrant of the 2023 Fall Town Meeting shall open for such submission at the date of July 24, 2023 and close by end...
Chair Hilberg moved to inform all departments, committees, commissions, and the public at large that the warrant of the 2023 Fall Town Meeting shall open for such submission at the date of July 24, 2023 and close by end of business day on August 28, 2023. 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 inform all departments, committees, commissions, and the public at large that the warrant of the 2023 Fall Town Meeting shall open for such submission at the date of July 24, 2023 and close by end of business day on August 28, 2023. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Authorize the Town Administrator or his designee to review and approve the payroll and accounts payable warrants and, upon completion, carbon copy the Board
Member Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator or his designee to review and approve the payroll and accounts payable warrants and, upon completion, carbon copy the Board. Seconded by Member Sundaram. 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 or his designee to review and approve the payroll and accounts payable warrants and, upon completion, carbon copy the Board. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Sundaram)
Accept the adoption of the Federal Conflict of Interest Policy, as presented
Member Fowlks moved to accept the adoption of the Federal Conflict of Interest Policy, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to accept the adoption of the Federal Conflict of Interest Policy, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Sundaram)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into Executive Session at 10:52pm
Member McKiernan moved to enter into Executive Session at 10:52pm. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye,"
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to enter into Executive Session at 10:52pm. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye,".” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Fowlks)
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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