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Holliston Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 15, 2024

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

WARRANTS

Approve Warrant FY24-54 in the amount of $445,870.52, FY24-55 in the amount of $1,343,146.94, FY25-02 in the amount of $309,358.66 and FY25-03 in the amount of $501,513.61

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve Warrant FY24-54 in the amount of $445,870.52, FY24-55 in the amount of $1,343,146.94, FY25-02 in the amount of $309,358.66 and FY25-03 in the amount of $501,513.61. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve Warrant FY24-54 in the amount of $445,870.52, FY24-55 in the amount of $1,343,146.94, FY25-02 in the amount of $309,358.66 and FY25-03 in the amount of $501,513.61. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

COMMENTS FROM THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

Approve a remote work day for Town Hall employees specifically on Friday, July 26, 2024 to ensure adequate parking at the Town Hall for ZipTrip personnel and vendors

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a remote work day for Town Hall employees specifically on Friday, July 26, 2024 to ensure adequate parking at the Town Hall for ZipTrip personnel and vendors. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a remote work day for Town Hall employees specifically on Friday, July 26, 2024 to ensure adequate parking at the Town Hall for ZipTrip personnel and vendors. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

BOARD BUSINESS

Approve the FY24 year-end line item and reserve fund transfers as originally reviewed on July 1, 2024, and updated by the Finance Committee on July 9, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the FY24 year-end line item and reserve fund transfers as originally reviewed on July 1, 2024, and updated by the Finance Committee on July 9, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the FY24 year-end line item and reserve fund transfers as originally reviewed on July 1, 2024, and updated by the Finance Committee on July 9, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the contract extension with Weston and Sampson for professional services for Sustainability Initiatives on an as-needed basis, with a not-to-exceed amount of $51,500 for FY2025

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract extension with Weston and Sampson for professional services for Sustainability Initiatives on an as-needed basis, with a not-to-exceed amount of $51,500 for FY2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract extension with Weston and Sampson for professional services for Sustainability Initiatives on an as-needed basis, with a not-to-exceed amount of $51,500 for FY2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the contract extension with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) for FY2025, as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract extension with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) for FY2025, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract extension with the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) for FY2025, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the contract for the installation of a Cart-Port at Pinecrest by Block Builders, Inc. for a flat fee amount of $221,904.42

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract for the installation of a Cart-Port at Pinecrest by Block Builders, Inc. for a flat fee amount of $221,904.42. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract for the installation of a Cart-Port at Pinecrest by Block Builders, Inc. for a flat fee amount of $221,904.42. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the event permit for the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life on October 5, 2024 starting at 6:00am, as well as a One-Day Liquor License for Bon Fete's TIPS certified bartender to server from...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life on October 5, 2024 starting at 6:00am, as well as a One-Day Liquor License for Bon Fete's TIPS certified bartender to server from 11:00am-5:00pm at the Fatima Shrine at 101 Summer Street, and further to waive the One-Day Liquor License fee. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life on October 5, 2024 starting at 6:00am, as well as a One-Day Liquor License for Bon Fete's TIPS certified bartender to server from 11:00am-5:00pm at the Fatima Shrine at 101 Summer Street, and further to waive the One-Day Liquor License fee. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Kelley & Ryan as Parking Clerk and Deputy Collector through June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Kelley & Ryan as Parking Clerk and Deputy Collector through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Kelley & Ryan as Parking Clerk and Deputy Collector through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Common Victualler's License for Dream Breakfast and Lunch at 770 Washington Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's License for Dream Breakfast and Lunch at 770 Washington Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Common Victualler's License for Dream Breakfast and Lunch at 770 Washington Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the contract, as presented, for engineering of 8,900 feet of drainage, sidewalk and roadway improvements for Norfolk Street, with project limits of Central Street to Goulding Street and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract, as presented, for engineering of 8,900 feet of drainage, sidewalk and roadway improvements for Norfolk Street, with project limits of Central Street to Goulding Street and Franklin Street from Central Street to Norfolk Street, with a fixed fee amount of $292,800. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract, as presented, for engineering of 8,900 feet of drainage, sidewalk and roadway improvements for Norfolk Street, with project limits of Central Street to Goulding Street and Franklin Street from Central Street to Norfolk Street, with a fixed fee amount of $292,800. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Meeting Minutes of May 2, May 6, and May 28, 2024 as written

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

T. Hein made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 2, May 6, and May 28, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“T. Hein made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 2, May 6, and May 28, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

OTHER BUSINESS

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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