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May 28, 2024
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell as present and Damon Dimmick, “newly elected Select Board member,” under “Also Present.” Damon Dimmick seconded and voted on later motions (“Vote 3-0”), so he is counted present; the three reorganization votes at the start of the meeting were 2-0 by Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell. A recount of his one-vote win was set for June 3, 2024.
Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SELECT BOARD RE-ORGANIZATION
Nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately
B. Sparrell made a motion nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0.
Yes: Hein, SparrellThe minutes list only Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell as present (Damon Dimmick is listed under “Also Present” as the “newly elected Select Board member”), and the board reorganized at the start of the meeting; the count (2-0) matches those two members, who are shown voting yes. Damon Dimmick is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately
T. Hein made a motion to nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0.
Yes: Hein, SparrellThe minutes list only Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell as present (Damon Dimmick is listed under “Also Present” as the “newly elected Select Board member”), and the board reorganized at the start of the meeting; the count (2-0) matches those two members, who are shown voting yes. Damon Dimmick is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)
Nominate Damon Dimmick as Clerk of the Select Board effective immediately
T. Hein made a motion to nominate Damon Dimmick as Clerk of the Select Board effective immediately. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0.
Yes: Hein, SparrellThe minutes list only Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell as present (Damon Dimmick is listed under “Also Present” as the “newly elected Select Board member”), and the board reorganized at the start of the meeting; the count (2-0) matches those two members, who are shown voting yes. Damon Dimmick is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to nominate Damon Dimmick as Clerk of the Select Board effective immediately. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,432,745.00
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,432,745.00. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,432,745.00. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
COMMENTS FROM THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Approve the art installations as presented
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the art installations as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the art installations as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the following Proclamation for Apraxia Awareness Month. B. Sparrell read the proclamation. (see attached)
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the following Proclamation for Apraxia Awareness Month. B. Sparrell read the proclamation. (see attached). D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the following Proclamation for Apraxia Awareness Month. B. Sparrell read the proclamation. (see attached). D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Approve the Select Board meetings on a summer schedule and to authorize the Town Administrator and Police Chief to approve event permits during the months of July and August 2024 and report to the...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Select Board meetings on a summer schedule and to authorize the Town Administrator and Police Chief to approve event permits during the months of July and August 2024 and report to the Select Board periodically, additionally to authorize a single member of the Select Board to sign weekly A/P and payroll warrants during the months of July and August 2024. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Select Board meetings on a summer schedule and to authorize the Town Administrator and Police Chief to approve event permits during the months of July and August 2024 and report to the Select Board periodically, additionally to authorize a single member of the Select Board to sign weekly A/P and payroll warrants during the months of July and August 2024. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Approve the use of the remaining funds from project 55026 in the amount of $3,223 for the Outdoor Learning Alliance project at Placentino to be used for a similar initiative at RAMS", (ARPA...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the use of the remaining funds from project 55026 in the amount of $3,223 for the Outdoor Learning Alliance project at Placentino to be used for a similar initiative at RAMS", (ARPA Steering - 4-0). D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the use of the remaining funds from project 55026 in the amount of $3,223 for the Outdoor Learning Alliance project at Placentino to be used for a similar initiative at RAMS", (ARPA Steering - 4-0). D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Approve to approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for the Lions Club's Final Meeting of the year on June 19, 2024 form 6:00pm-9:00pm and to further waive the associated fee
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve to approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for the Lions Club's Final Meeting of the year on June 19, 2024 form 6:00pm-9:00pm and to further waive the associated fee. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve to approve the One Day Beer & Wine License for the Lions Club's Final Meeting of the year on June 19, 2024 form 6:00pm-9:00pm and to further waive the associated fee. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Waive the rental fee and the security deposit for the Upper Town Hall for the High Holiday Services on October 11, 2024 form 6:00pm-8:00pm and then again on October 12, 2024 from 10:00am -...
B. Sparrell made a motion to waive the rental fee and the security deposit for the Upper Town Hall for the High Holiday Services on October 11, 2024 form 6:00pm-8:00pm and then again on October 12, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00noon per request from Rabbi Rudin. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to waive the rental fee and the security deposit for the Upper Town Hall for the High Holiday Services on October 11, 2024 form 6:00pm-8:00pm and then again on October 12, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00noon per request from Rabbi Rudin. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Approve the reimbursement requests to MassDOT for Chapter 90 in the amounts of $345,684.37 for the Draining's improvements for Mudville area and $32,300 for pavement management services
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the reimbursement requests to MassDOT for Chapter 90 in the amounts of $345,684.37 for the Draining's improvements for Mudville area and $32,300 for pavement management services. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the reimbursement requests to MassDOT for Chapter 90 in the amounts of $345,684.37 for the Draining's improvements for Mudville area and $32,300 for pavement management services. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Accept the donation from the Taylor Family of $150 to Parks & Recreation for life jackets
B. Sparrell made a motion to accept the donation from the Taylor Family of $150 to Parks & Recreation for life jackets. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to accept the donation from the Taylor Family of $150 to Parks & Recreation for life jackets. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Accept $4,000 for Camp Scholarships for the Joshua Taylor Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund
B. Sparrell made a motion to accept $4,000 for Camp Scholarships for the Joshua Taylor Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to accept $4,000 for Camp Scholarships for the Joshua Taylor Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Accept $2,900 in donations in the memory of retired Deputy Chief Jim Moore into the Fire Gift Account
B. Sparrell made a motion to accept $2,900 in donations in the memory of retired Deputy Chief Jim Moore into the Fire Gift Account. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to accept $2,900 in donations in the memory of retired Deputy Chief Jim Moore into the Fire Gift Account. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Accept $400 donation from the Holliston Superette to the Council on Aging Nutrition Program
B. Sparrell made a motion to accept $400 donation from the Holliston Superette to the Council on Aging Nutrition Program. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to accept $400 donation from the Holliston Superette to the Council on Aging Nutrition Program. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024, April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 as written
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024, April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0.
The minutes record “Vote 2-0” with three members taking part in the meeting by then and do not say who did not vote (Damon Dimmick, newly elected, was not on the board at those meetings), so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024, April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the contract, as presented, for PJ Albert for millings, overlays and reclamation projects with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,153,100, to be paid from a variety of sources, including Chapter...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the contract, as presented, for PJ Albert for millings, overlays and reclamation projects with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,153,100, to be paid from a variety of sources, including Chapter 90 and capital project accounts. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the contract, as presented, for PJ Albert for millings, overlays and reclamation projects with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,153,100, to be paid from a variety of sources, including Chapter 90 and capital project accounts. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Appoint Lixy Carey to the Open Space set on the CPC through June 30, 2025, with a note from the CPC Chair in favor
B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Lixy Carey to the Open Space set on the CPC through June 30, 2025, with a note from the CPC Chair in favor. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Lixy Carey to the Open Space set on the CPC through June 30, 2025, with a note from the CPC Chair in favor. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
Approve the event permits for the three events that have happened since the Board last met which were received and recommended for approval by the Police Chief and Town Administrator, High Rock...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permits for the three events that have happened since the Board last met which were received and recommended for approval by the Police Chief and Town Administrator, High Rock Road block party May 25, 2024 noon to 8:00pm; Dad's 36th birthday party on Exchange Street May 26, 2024 from noon to 9:00pm; and Poppy Day May 25, 2024. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permits for the three events that have happened since the Board last met which were received and recommended for approval by the Police Chief and Town Administrator, High Rock Road block party May 25, 2024 noon to 8:00pm; Dad's 36th birthday party on Exchange Street May 26, 2024 from noon to 9:00pm; and Poppy Day May 25, 2024. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
B. Sparrell made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Dimmick)
From the Holliston Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Holliston Reporter — Tina Hein (candidate photo, May 2025); Holliston Hub (HCAT) “Just Thinking” candidate videos — Benjamin Sparrell (2026) and Damon Dimmick. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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