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Susan Bak
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bak as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 19 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Sep 23, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (20)
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Present (Susan Bak left the meeting for part of it.)
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Jan 11, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2019 · Special: Present
- Sep 23, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 1Approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to approve the Order of Taking for a…Passed 4–0 · Bak: Abstained
June 1, 2020: Approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement for the property adjacent to 211 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting…
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement for the property adjacent to 211 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." (Bak abstained)
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Neyland, StempleAbstained: Bak
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Permanent Easement for the property adjacent to 211 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." (Bak abstained).” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Jun 1Notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that…Motion: Member Stemple moved to notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has…Passed 4–0 · Bak: Yes
June 1, 2020: Notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the…
Member Stemple moved to notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye." (Neyland abstained)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, StempleAbstained: Neyland
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to notify Maria Neyland, that the Board has determined that the financial interest that she disclosed is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Stemple "aye," and Fowlks "aye." (Neyland abstained).” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
May 11Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between…Passed 5–0 · Bak: Not recorded
May 11, 2020: Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the...
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Stemple Abstained.
The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Robert Stemple (abstained), Susan Bak (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes), Leslie Fox (yes) and Maria Neyland (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Boxborough Professional Firefighters, Local 4601 and the Town of Boxborough; and further authorize Chair Maria Neyland to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call - Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Stemple Abstained..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Apr 27Approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction…Motion: Member Stemple moved to approve the Order of Taking for a…Passed 5–0 · Bak: Not recorded
April 27, 2020: Approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction Easement for property adjacent to 329 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting…
Member Stemple moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction Easement for property adjacent to 329 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and to designate Chair Neyland to sign on behalf of the Board, given the COVID 19 situation. Member Bak initially seconded but then removed same as she had received an abutter's notice. Subsequently seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Bak abstained.
The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Susan Bak (abstained), Robert Stemple (yes), Leslie Fox (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes) and Maria Neyland (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction Easement for property adjacent to 329 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and to designate Chair Neyland to sign on behalf of the Board, given the COVID 19 situation. Member Bak initially seconded but then removed same as she had received an abutter's notice. Subsequently seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Bak abstained..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Mar 30Approve the regular session minutes of March 2, 2020…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of March…Passed 3–0 · Bak: Yes
March 30, 2020: Approve the regular session minutes of March 2, 2020 as written
Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of March 2, 2020 as written. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 3-0-2 Roll Call," Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye and Neyland "aye." Members Stemple and Fox abstained
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, NeylandAbstained: Fox, Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of March 2, 2020 as written. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 3-0-2 Roll Call," Bak "aye," Fowlks "aye and Neyland "aye." Members Stemple and Fox abstained.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Mar 30Change the date of the Boxborough Annual Town Meeting…Motion: Member Bak moved to change the date of the Boxborough Annual…Passed 4–1 · Bak: Not recorded
March 30, 2020: Change the date of the Boxborough Annual Town Meeting from May 11, 2020 to June 15, 2020
Member Bak moved to change the date of the Boxborough Annual Town Meeting from May 11, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "nay."
The roll call names Leslie Fox twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to change the date of the Boxborough Annual Town Meeting from May 11, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fox "aye," and Neyland "nay.".” (Motion: Bak, second: Fowlks)
Mar 30Move the Town election date to June 2, 2020Motion: Member Fowlks moved to move the Town election date to June…Passed 4–0 · Bak: Yes
March 30, 2020: Move the Town election date to June 2, 2020
Member Fowlks moved to move the Town election date to June 2, 2020. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Fox abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Neyland, StempleAbstained: Fox
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to move the Town election date to June 2, 2020. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fowlks "aye," Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Fox abstained..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Mar 16Approve the regular session minutes of February 27, 2020…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of February…Passed 3–0 · Bak: Not recorded
March 16, 2020: Approve the regular session minutes of February 27, 2020 as written
Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of February 27, 2020 as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 3-0-2
The minutes give the count as 3-0-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of February 27, 2020 as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 3-0-2.” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Mar 16Add Article 199-2: Sustainability Committee Household Hazardous Waste to…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to add Article 199-2: Sustainability Committee Household Hazardous…Passed 3–2 · Bak: No
March 16, 2020: Add Article 199-2: Sustainability Committee Household Hazardous Waste to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Member Fowlks moved to add Article 199-2: Sustainability Committee Household Hazardous Waste to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 3-2 (Neyland and Bak)
Voted: No
Yes: Fowlks, Fox, StempleNo: Bak, NeylandThe minutes list Maria Neyland and Susan Bak in brackets after the count (3-2), which has 2 no votes; they are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to add Article 199-2: Sustainability Committee Household Hazardous Waste to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 3-2 (Neyland and Bak).” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Mar 16Add Article 220-6 to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to add Article 220-6 to the 2020 Annual…Passed 4–0 · Bak: Yes
March 16, 2020: Add Article 220-6 to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Member Fowlks moved to add Article 220-6 to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bak, Fowlks, Fox, NeylandAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to add Article 220-6 to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 4-0-1 Stemple abstained..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
Votes with no disagreement (140)
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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