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June 10, 2024
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, David McKiernan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting begins with the Pledge of Allegiance once called to order from this day forward
Chair Hilberg moved that the Select Board meeting begins with the Pledge of Allegiance once called to order from this day forward. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Member Fowlks stated that he believes this is within the purview of the Chair and does not require a vote. Chair Hilberg stated that she would like to hear from Board members on this. Approved: 5-0-0. 3.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved that the Select Board meeting begins with the Pledge of Allegiance once called to order from this day forward. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Member Fowlks stated that he believes this is within the purview of the Chair and does not require a vote. Chair Hilberg stated that she would like to hear from Board members on this. Approved: 5-0-0. 3..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
4. New Business
Adopt the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and authorize applications for designation as a Green Community
Chair Hilberg moved to adopt the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and authorize applications for designation as a Green Community. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 5-0-0. 5.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to adopt the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy and authorize applications for designation as a Green Community. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 5-0-0. 5..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
5. Fire Chief Interviews
Appoint John Kivlan as the next Boxborough Fire Chief, subject to successful contract negotiations and final background reference and medical checks
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint John Kivlan as the next Boxborough Fire Chief, subject to successful contract negotiations and final background reference and medical checks. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint John Kivlan as the next Boxborough Fire Chief, subject to successful contract negotiations and final background reference and medical checks. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
6. Continuation of New Business
Accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant in the amount of $4,700 for the purposes stated therein
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant in the amount of $4,700 for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant in the amount of $4,700 for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education grant in the amount of $2,200 for the purposes stated therein
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education grant in the amount of $2,200 for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education grant in the amount of $2,200 for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
The Fire Station Building Committee have at least one Fin Com voting member
Chair Hilberg moved that the Fire Station Building Committee have at least one Fin Com voting member. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved that the Fire Station Building Committee have at least one Fin Com voting member. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Nominate Kristin Hilberg as Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization
Member McKiernan nominated Kristin Hilberg as Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan nominated Kristin Hilberg as Chair of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Sundaram)
Nominate Priya Sundaram as Clerk of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization
Chair Hilberg moved to nominate Priya Sundaram as Clerk of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining. · Action: Two-Day Common Victualler's license (Nashoba Valley Olympia-34 Mass Ave.)
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to nominate Priya Sundaram as Clerk of the Select Board for a term ending at the next reorganization. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining. · Action: Two-Day Common Victualler's license (Nashoba Valley Olympia-34 Mass Ave.).” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve a three-day Common Victualler's license for Nashoba Valley Olympia for June 21, 2024 through June 23, 2024
Chair Hilberg moved to approve a three-day Common Victualler's license for Nashoba Valley Olympia for June 21, 2024 through June 23, 2024. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve a three-day Common Victualler's license for Nashoba Valley Olympia for June 21, 2024 through June 23, 2024. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Approve the 2025 Select Board Meeting Calendar, as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the 2025 Select Board Meeting Calendar, as amended. Seconded by Member McKiernan. 20240610 3 Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the 2025 Select Board Meeting Calendar, as amended. Seconded by Member McKiernan. 20240610 3 Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve the Waterline easement and authorize the Town Administrator to submit to the Littleton Water Department
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Waterline easement and authorize the Town Administrator to submit to the Littleton Water Department. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 5-0-0. 7.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Waterline easement and authorize the Town Administrator to submit to the Littleton Water Department. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 5-0-0. 7..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Sundaram)
7. Approval of minutes: April 22, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of April 22, 2024, as submitted
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 22, 2024, as submitted. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Stemple abstaining. 8.
Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 22, 2024, as submitted. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Stemple abstaining. 8..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
10. Adjourn open session and vote to move into executive session
Enter into Executive Session at 10:32pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Fire Chief) as having the discussion in...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 10:32pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Fire Chief) as having the discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the public body's negotiating position, bargaining position, litigation position, or ability to obtain qualified applicants, and not to reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved by Roll Call Vote: Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; Fowlks - aye; McKiernan - aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 10:32pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Fire Chief) as having the discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the public body's negotiating position, bargaining position, litigation position, or ability to obtain qualified applicants, and not to reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved by Roll Call Vote: Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; Fowlks - aye; McKiernan - aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
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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