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December 16, 2024
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan, Priya Sundaram, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. New Business
Authorize the FY26 budget policy guidance of level services with minor enhancements
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the FY26 budget policy guidance of level services with minor enhancements. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Adam Klein, Chair of the School Committee, stated that a level service budget is a great way to create fiscal guidance of 5% but the Town Administrator should also be able to consider if there are enhancements and other efficiencies that could be created to fit into a level services budget. The Board agreed that this was important. Tony Newton, Finance Committee, asked if the efficiencies proposed could be documented in some way, as to show where the savings may come from. A five year review of these items would be helpful. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the FY26 budget policy guidance of level services with minor enhancements. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Adam Klein, Chair of the School Committee, stated that a level service budget is a great way to create fiscal guidance of 5% but the Town Administrator should also be able to consider if there are enhancements and other efficiencies that could be created to fit into a level services budget. The Board agreed that this was important. Tony Newton, Finance Committee, asked if the efficiencies proposed could be documented in some way, as to show where the savings may come from. A five year review of these items would be helpful. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
c. Discussion and Possible Vote: Special Town Meeting (STM) Draft Warrant
Recommend the Community Preservation Fund Accounting Error Correction, Article 1 of STM
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund Accounting Error Correction, Article 1 of STM. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund Accounting Error Correction, Article 1 of STM. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM
Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Chair Hilberg against.
Yes: Fowlks, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Hilberg
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Chair Hilberg against..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Recommend the Prudent Investment, Article 4 of STM
Member Stemple moved to recommend the Prudent Investment, Article 4 of STM. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to recommend the Prudent Investment, Article 4 of STM. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
Recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance, Article 5 of STM, subject to the funding source
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance, Article 5 of STM, subject to the funding source. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance, Article 5 of STM, subject to the funding source. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Revisit the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM
Member Fowlks moved to revisit the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to revisit the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM
Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Chair Hilberg abstaining.
Yes: Fowlks, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Hilberg
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Chair Hilberg abstaining..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
5. Resignation
Accept the resignation of Antony Newton from the Capital Committee as a Representative of the Finance Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the resignation of Antony Newton from the Capital Committee as a Representative of the Finance Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the resignation of Antony Newton from the Capital Committee as a Representative of the Finance Committee. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
6. Appointment
Appoint of John Connor to the Capital Committee as a Representative of the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint of John Connor to the Capital Committee as a Representative of the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 7.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint of John Connor to the Capital Committee as a Representative of the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 7..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
8. Select Board and Town Administrator's Office reports and updates
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:16pm. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:16pm. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, 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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