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Robert Stemple
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Stemple as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 12 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (12)
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present (Robert Stemple left the meeting for part of it.)
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present (Robert Stemple took part remotely.)
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present (Robert Stemple took part remotely.)
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 14Ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)…Motion: Member Neyland moved to ratify the terms of the Memorandum of…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
May 14, 2018: Ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Town and Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the term July 1, 2018...
Member Neyland moved to ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Town and Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the term July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 3 - 0.
Yes: Bak, Fox, NeylandRobert Stemple was out of the meeting (the minutes record that the member left and came back), so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to ratify the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Town and Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 for Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the term July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved 3 - 0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Fox)
Apr 30Approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as…Motion: A list of attendees is attached and incorporated by reference. Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Stemple: Yes
April 30, 2018: Approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as Motoscout Auto Brokers, for a Class II - Used Vehicle Dealer's License (Non-display, Internet-based), and to issue a license for the...
A list of attendees is attached and incorporated by reference. Mr. Campana addressed the concerns brought up at the earlier hearing and the spoke to related communications with Town officials (e.g. Town Planner). He further noted that his intention is not to store any vehicles on the property. Chair moved to approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as Motoscout Auto Brokers, for a Class II - Used Vehicle Dealer's License (Non-display, Internet-based), and to issue a license for the year ending January 1, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say “Chair moved”; Susan Bak chaired the meeting.
From the minutes
“A list of attendees is attached and incorporated by reference. Mr. Campana addressed the concerns brought up at the earlier hearing and the spoke to related communications with Town officials (e.g. Town Planner). He further noted that his intention is not to store any vehicles on the property. Chair moved to approve the application of Anthony Campana, doing business as Motoscout Auto Brokers, for a Class II - Used Vehicle Dealer's License (Non-display, Internet-based), and to issue a license for the year ending January 1, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 4 - 0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation…Motion: Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter...
Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, for land located at 940 Depot Road, known as Inches Wood. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the Conservation Restriction granted by the Boxborough Conservation Trust to the Town of Boxborough, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, for land located at 940 Depot Road, known as Inches Wood. Seconded by Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member…Motion: Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019
Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Hal Salzman to serve as an alternate member of the Energy Committee for a term effective immediately and ending on June 30, 2019. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into…Motion: Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor
Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to commend Spencer D. Nixon on his upcoming induction into the Eagle Court of Honor. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Apr 9Adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee…Motion: Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening
Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to adopt the draft charter of the Complete Streets Committee as drafted and distributed this evening. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
Apr 9Disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and…Motion: Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts
Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Bak moved to disband the Town Administrator Search Committee effective immediately and extend the Board's appreciation for the Committee's diligent efforts. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Bak, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and…Motion: Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in...
Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in the amount of $5,620.20. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the FFY18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement and Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research - Highway Safety Division in the amount of $5,620.20. Seconded by Member Neyland. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
Apr 9Accept and place on file with regrets the resignation…Motion: Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets…Passed 3–0 · Stemple: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018
Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Susan Bak, Robert Stemple, Maria Neyland and Leslie Fox). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Neyland moved to accept and place on file with regrets the resignation of Gerard Noel from the position of Inspector of Buildings/Code Enforcement Officer effective the close of business on April 20, 2018. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved 3-0..” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Mar 19Approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in…Motion: Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did…Failed 1–3 · Stemple: Yes
March 19, 2018: Approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article
Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did encourage EnCom to create an avenue to educate the public on proper waste disposal however, there are concerns about how they intend on implementing this effort. It was suggested that EnCom be encouraged to take a more benign approach - signage, mailings, starting out and further that $1,500 in funding would be more appropriate. It was put forth to approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article, roll call vote 1-3: Stemple, aye; Neyland, nay; Fox, nay; and Bak, nay.
Voted: Yes
Yes: StempleNo: Bak, Fox, NeylandThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Recycling Education: The Board discussed EnCom's earlier presentation. The Board did encourage EnCom to create an avenue to educate the public on proper waste disposal however, there are concerns about how they intend on implementing this effort. It was suggested that EnCom be encouraged to take a more benign approach - signage, mailings, starting out and further that $1,500 in funding would be more appropriate. It was put forth to approve the $5,000 in funding as currently stated in the proposed article, roll call vote 1-3: Stemple, aye; Neyland, nay; Fox, nay; and Bak, nay..”
Votes with no disagreement (80)
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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