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April 3, 2018
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: David S. Feldman, Christopher P. Mitchell, Mark S. Elfman, James J. DeVellis, Virginia M. Coppola
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the public event application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on 6/2/18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Motion to approve the public event application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on 6/2/18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made by M. Elfman to approve the public event application for the Foxborough Cares 5k Road Race on 6/2/18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., second by C. Mitchell. Further discussion: J. DeVellis recused himself and joined R. Noonan and J. Hurley at the table before the Board as the applicant for the public event and as a resident of Foxborough. For the record, he was speaking as a resident, Jim DeVellis. He presented to the Board the desire to continue the road race on June 2, 2018. The Jaycees started and ran the road race for 10 years and the proceeds went to families. Then Rich and John came in and ran it for 17 years. After they announced that last year would be the last race for them, 18 people in Town came together to form a 501c3. The beneficiaries of the race are the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center at the Orpheum Theater and Foxborough Police Relief Association; both of which are not 501c3s. They will come together and the proceeds will go right into the community through the fund set up by the Police and to the Orpheum Theater. Rich and John have been great support and help for the group who has never organized a road race before. The group has been meeting weekly/bi-weekly. The name of the Road Race is the Foxborough Cares 5k. Foxborough Cares name came from Jack Authelet and the logo came from Lindsay Cuniff a few years ago. There is a website set up and they are moving pretty quickly. They are hoping to attract 1,000 runners into the program. The schedule will be identical; on Saturday, June 2nd, after Memorial Day and before Founders Day. The runner groups from elementary schools still get the benefit of one flat rate sign-up fee. They are hoping to continue for another 15-17 years at least. Final Result: Motion Carries 4-0-1 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, V. Coppola Recused: J. DeVellis.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Impound dog
Motion to impound dog
From the minutes
“Motion to impound dog made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell Further Discussion: J. DeVellis asked to clarify the motion to impound the dog since that is already written in the bylaw. Are we authorizing the Town’s Attorney to defend it in court? B. Keegan said that since the owners filed an appeal, the Town would automatically defend the order of the Board. J. DeVellis added that he thought the way the bylaw was written, if there was an appeal, the dog would automatically be impounded without the action of the Board. B. Keegan clarified that there was no action taken by the Board at the previous meeting to impound the dog. Final result – Motion carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Nilo Rodrigues to the Foxborough Cultural Council may
Motion to Appoint Nilo Rodrigues to the Foxborough Cultural Council may
From the minutes
“Motion to Appoint Nilo Rodrigues to the Foxborough Cultural Council may by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final result: Motion carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Reopen warrant
Motion to reopen warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to reopen warrant made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Include this article in the warrant
Motion to include this article in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to include this article in the warrant made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Result: Motion Carries – 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Close the warrant
Motion to close the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to close the warrant made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Result: Motion Carries – 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the proposed firefighter contract for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018
Motion to approve the proposed firefighter contract for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposed firefighter contract for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018 made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Adopt the policy in draft form
Motion to adopt the policy in draft form
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the policy in draft form by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve
Motion to approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Accept
Motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell C. Mitchell thanked the Greens for the generous gift. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell No further discussion. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Approve: **Action Item moved to Citizen’s Input for vote/presentation by applicant
Motion to approve
James J. DeVellis stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell Final Result: Motion Carries 4-0-1 (J. DeVellis recused himself) Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, V. Coppola Recused: J. DeVellis.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Accept: Affidavit; Common Victuallers License application; Payment check
Motion to accept
From the minutes
“Motion to accept made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell C. Mitchell asked when the hotel is opening. B. Keegan said that the plan is tomorrow. V. Coppola asked about that status of the gateway sign at the entrance into Foxborough. B. Keegan said the sign is still in progress and there is a slight hold up at the circle. The sign will be out on Route 140 and will be finished when they do the construction. Final Result: Motion Carries 5-0-0 Yes: D. Feldman, C. Mitchell, M. Elfman, J. DeVellis, V. Coppola.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
Go into executive session To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Non Union Personnel - Finance Director Randy Scollins; To Conduct Strategy Sessions...
Motion to go into executive session To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Non Union Personnel - Finance Director Randy Scollins; To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Union AFSCME – DPW; and To Conduct Strategy Sessions Relative to Pending Litigation and will not be returning to regular session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into executive session To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Non Union Personnel - Finance Director Randy Scollins; To Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for Negotiations for Contract Renewal with Union AFSCME – DPW; and To Conduct Strategy Sessions Relative to Pending Litigation and will not be returning to regular session made by M. Elfman, second by C. Mitchell. No further discussion Final Result: Motion carries 5-0-0 Roll Call – V. Coppola – Yes; J. DeVellis – Yes; D. Feldman – Yes; C. Mitchell – Yes; M. Elfman - Yes.” (Motion: Elfman, second: Mitchell)
From the Foxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and its Diligent meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: WJAR NBC 10 (Bill Yukna), The Foxboro Reporter, photo by Mark Stockwell (Amy LaBrache), The Sun Chronicle (Mark Elfman), and stills from Foxboro Cable Access videos: “Around Foxborough #44 – Stephanie McGowan for the Foxborough Board of Selectmen” (2020) and the Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night, April 11, 2024 (Deb Giardino).
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