MassVoter.com← Foxborough Select BoardFoxborough Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 20, 2018
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David S. Feldman, Christopher P. Mitchell, Mark S. Elfman, Virginia M. Coppola, James J. DeVellis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the reappointment of Barnett Ovrut to the Industrial Development Financing Authority for a term starting 4/1/18 and expiring 4/1/23
Motion to approve the reappointment of Barnett Ovrut to the Industrial Development Financing Authority for a term starting 4/1/18 and expiring 4/1/23
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the reappointment of Barnett Ovrut to the Industrial Development Financing Authority for a term starting 4/1/18 and expiring 4/1/23 Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Close public hearing
Move to close public hearing
From the minutes
“Move to close public hearing - Motion by M. Elfman, 2nd by C. Mitchell; all in favor.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Deem the dog a danger
Motion to deem the dog a danger.
From the minutes
“Motion to deem the dog a danger. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola D. Feldman asked council to explain the risk in liability to the Town if the dog was confined to the premises.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Euthanize the Brennan’s dog
Motion to euthanize the Brennan’s dog.
Yes: Coppola, DeVellis, ElfmanNo: Feldman, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Motion to euthanize the Brennan’s dog. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by J. DeVellis. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: J. DeVellis, V. Coppola, M. Elfman No: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell.” (Motion: Elfman, second: DeVellis)
Approve amendment: asks for monthly stipend instead of hourly detail payment for work at stadium. Previously, the BOS had concerns if this was a pensionable item and the Norfolk County retirement...
Motion to Approve amendment.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve amendment. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0-0.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the naming of London Estates Phase 2 roadway as Crocker Way
Motion to Approve the naming of London Estates Phase 2 roadway as Crocker Way
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve the naming of London Estates Phase 2 roadway as Crocker Way Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve Norfolk Associates for Children 5k Road Race on 4/29/18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Motion to Approve Norfolk Associates for Children 5k Road Race on 4/29/18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Norfolk Associates for Children 5k Road Race on 4/29/18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. V. Coppola requests to add language that all signs for the event must be removed after the completion of the race. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Gift Donation of $105.00 to the Foxborough Historical Commission from book sales
Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of $105.00 to the Foxborough Historical Commission from book sales
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of $105.00 to the Foxborough Historical Commission from book sales Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, V. Coppola Abstain: J. DeVellis..” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Gift Donation of a $20 Gift Certificate to the Foxborough Council on Aging in Memory of Ray Mosher from Tim Farmer
Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of a $20 Gift Certificate to the Foxborough Council on Aging in Memory of Ray Mosher from Tim Farmer
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of a $20 Gift Certificate to the Foxborough Council on Aging in Memory of Ray Mosher from Tim Farmer Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, V. Coppola Abstain: J. DeVellis..” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Gift Donation of $100 for Programs and Services at the Senior Center from John Fuller
Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of $100 for Programs and Services at the Senior Center from John Fuller
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of $100 for Programs and Services at the Senior Center from John Fuller Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve a Gift Donation of $48.26 for a stepstool at the Boyden Library for the Friends from the Friends of Boyden Library Foundation
Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of $48.26 for a stepstool at the Boyden Library for the Friends from the Friends of Boyden Library Foundation
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve a Gift Donation of $48.26 for a stepstool at the Boyden Library for the Friends from the Friends of Boyden Library Foundation Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the 2/6/18 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes
Motion to approve the 2/6/18 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2/6/18 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Motion to approve the 2/6/18 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2/6/18 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Enter executive session and to not return to open session for the purposes of to Discuss Strategy Relative to Collective Bargaining for Firefighter Negotiations and to Conduct Strategy Sessions in...
Motion made to enter executive session and to not return to open session for the purposes of to Discuss Strategy Relative to Collective Bargaining for Firefighter Negotiations and to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Non Union PersonnelFinance Director Randy Scollins.
From the minutes
“Motion made to enter executive session and to not return to open session for the purposes of to Discuss Strategy Relative to Collective Bargaining for Firefighter Negotiations and to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Non Union PersonnelFinance Director Randy Scollins. Motion made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. Final Resolution: Motion carries Yes: C. Mitchell, D. Feldman, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola Roll Call: Virginia Coppola – yes, James DeVellis – yes, David Feldman – yes, Christopher Mitchell – yes, Mark Elfman – yes.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
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