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March 15, 2022
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Leah Gibson, Stephanie A. McGowan, Seth Ferguson, Mark S. Elfman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for union negotiation and strategy discussion regarding contracts for the Local 379-MCOP AFL-CIO, Local 2522 FPFA, United...
Motion to enter into executive session to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for union negotiation and strategy discussion regarding contracts for the Local 379-MCOP AFL-CIO, Local 2522 FPFA, United Steelworkers Unit A and Unit B, Local 1702 AFSCME - DPW, and Boyden Library Employee Association; and then to reconvene in Open Session
The vote does not list Seth Ferguson, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into executive session to Conduct Strategy Sessions in Preparation for union negotiation and strategy discussion regarding contracts for the Local 379-MCOP AFL-CIO, Local 2522 FPFA, United Steelworkers Unit A and Unit B, Local 1702 AFSCME - DPW, and Boyden Library Employee Association; and then to reconvene in Open Session by M. Elfman 2nd by S. McGowan. Roll call vote: ME – Yes, LG – Yes, SM – Yes. Approved, 3-0..” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve a Common Victualler License for Mahant Management LLC d/b/a Tropical Smoothie Café
Motion to approve a Common Victualler License for Mahant Management LLC d/b/a Tropical Smoothie Café
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a Common Victualler License for Mahant Management LLC d/b/a Tropical Smoothie Café by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the Public Event Application for Foxboro Youth Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade on April 16 starting at 9:30am
Motion to approve the Public Event Application for Foxboro Youth Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade on April 16 starting at 9:30am
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Public Event Application for Foxboro Youth Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade on April 16 starting at 9:30am by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 15, 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Foxborough, in accordance with its charter, by-laws,...
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 15, 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Foxborough, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted by April 29th for the Taylor Elementary School located at 196 South Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related cost in a school facility. Replacement of or addition to obsolete building in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements
From the minutes
“Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on March 15, 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Foxborough, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted by April 29th for the Taylor Elementary School located at 196 South Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related cost in a school facility. Replacement of or addition to obsolete building in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union Local 2522 FPFA from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
Motion to approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union Local 2522 FPFA from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowanAbstained: Ferguson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the MOA between the Town and Firefighter Union Local 2522 FPFA from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 by M. Elfman, 2nd by S. McGowan. Approved, 3-0-1. S. Ferguson.” (Motion: Elfman, second: McGowan)
Approve the FY23 Capital Improvement Planning Committee requests as presented
Motion to approve the FY23 Capital Improvement Planning Committee requests as presented
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the FY23 Capital Improvement Planning Committee requests as presented by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Discussion: SF – We’ve had an article last year about the CIP committee. This year the process worked and anyone was able to come and voice concerns. I would like to point out that the process works for the town. SM – I wouldn’t use this year as the example to hold up. Because we had money this year we didn’t need to vote on. LG – This year we did the long term plan and did the bylaw clean up. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Appoint Renee Tocci, James Caffin and Jenna Strickland to the Playing Fields Committee in the Recreation Division Director, Tree & Park Supervisor and Foxboro Youth Lacrosse vacancies with a term...
Motion to appoint Renee Tocci, James Caffin and Jenna Strickland to the Playing Fields Committee in the Recreation Division Director, Tree & Park Supervisor and Foxboro Youth Lacrosse vacancies with a term to end 5/31/22
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Renee Tocci, James Caffin and Jenna Strickland to the Playing Fields Committee in the Recreation Division Director, Tree & Park Supervisor and Foxboro Youth Lacrosse vacancies with a term to end 5/31/22 by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve the February 15, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the February 15, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the February 15, 2022 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Approve donations from Schneider electric
Motion to approve donations from Schneider electric
From the minutes
“Motion to approve donations from Schneider electric by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0.” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by S. Ferguson, 2nd by M. Elfman. Approved, 4-0..” (Motion: Ferguson, second: Elfman)
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