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June 6, 2023
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Swanberg, Chris DiSilva, Justine St. John, David Gavin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Assistant Town...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Assistant Town Administrator; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town: MCAD Complaint Juerakhan v Town of Maynard. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy in negotiations with non-union personnel, as an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the town: Assistant Town Administrator; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town: MCAD Complaint Juerakhan v Town of Maynard. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Public Comments
Approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Appoint Brad Schultz to the Board of Assessors with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Brad Schultz to the Board of Assessors with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Brad Schultz to the Board of Assessors with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)
Appoint Janice Jones to the Board of Registrars with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Janice Jones to the Board of Registrars with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to appoint Janice Jones to the Board of Registrars with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Appoint Robert Morel to the Board of Registrars with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Robert Morel to the Board of Registrars with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Robert Morel to the Board of Registrars with a term starting July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Appoint Town Clerk Dianne Reardon to the Board of Registrars for an indefinite term
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Town Clerk Dianne Reardon to the Board of Registrars for an indefinite term. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to appoint Town Clerk Dianne Reardon to the Board of Registrars for an indefinite term. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Re-appointment Board and Committees members, as provided, except for the Board of Health re-appointment
A motion was made by Ms. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to re-appointment Board and Committees members, as provided, except for the Board of Health re-appointment. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to re-appointment Board and Committees members, as provided, except for the Board of Health re-appointment. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. Swanberg voted against the motion).
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, JohnNo: Swanberg
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. Swanberg voted against the motion)..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)
Approve a grant of location to install one (1) pole #60/11B to provide electric service to guard shack (US GOVERNMENT FEMA) Old Marlboro Road, Maynard
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve a grant of location to install one (1) pole #60/11B to provide electric service to guard shack (US GOVERNMENT FEMA) Old Marlboro Road, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve a grant of location to install one (1) pole #60/11B to provide electric service to guard shack (US GOVERNMENT FEMA) Old Marlboro Road, Maynard. The Petition and plan is being presented by the NStar Electric Company doing business as Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)
Close the public hearing at 7:45pm
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:45pm. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to close the public hearing at 7:45pm. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Approve the Town Administrator to sign the inter-municipal agreement (IMA) for the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) with an expiration date of June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Town Administrator to sign the inter-municipal agreement (IMA) for the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) with an expiration date of June 30, 2026. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Town Administrator to sign the inter-municipal agreement (IMA) for the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) with an expiration date of June 30, 2026. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Approve and move the Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Finance Committee as presented by the Department of Public Works for Snow and Ice Operations deficit in the amount of $66,919.93
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve and move the Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Finance Committee as presented by the Department of Public Works for Snow and Ice Operations deficit in the amount of $66,919.93. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve and move the Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Finance Committee as presented by the Department of Public Works for Snow and Ice Operations deficit in the amount of $66,919.93. Voted via roll call: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Approve the change order (PCO 003), as presented, with The Associated Construction Company for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase Construction Contract (#1361) in the amount of...
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the change order (PCO 003), as presented, with The Associated Construction Company for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase Construction Contract (#1361) in the amount of $232,980. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the change order (PCO 003), as presented, with The Associated Construction Company for the Well 4A Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase Construction Contract (#1361) in the amount of $232,980. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Accept the terms of the agreement for the Department of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Rehabilitation Improvement contract (#1389) with Inovis Energy, Incorporated, in the amount of...
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept the terms of the agreement for the Department of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Rehabilitation Improvement contract (#1389) with Inovis Energy, Incorporated, in the amount of $154,578.00, and to authorize the Town Administrator to approve change orders that total less than 25% of the base contract amount. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept the terms of the agreement for the Department of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Rehabilitation Improvement contract (#1389) with Inovis Energy, Incorporated, in the amount of $154,578.00, and to authorize the Town Administrator to approve change orders that total less than 25% of the base contract amount. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Approve the agreement with United Construction & Forestry for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 710 Backhoe Loader as described in PA# 09669588 in the amount of $274,800.00
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement with United Construction & Forestry for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 710 Backhoe Loader as described in PA# 09669588 in the amount of $274,800.00. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement with United Construction & Forestry for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 710 Backhoe Loader as described in PA# 09669588 in the amount of $274,800.00. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Approve the agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of one (1) Ford F350 truck in the amount of $89,129.80
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of one (1) Ford F350 truck in the amount of $89,129.80. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the agreement with Colonial Municipal Group for the purchase of one (1) Ford F350 truck in the amount of $89,129.80. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Accept and approve Correspondences A through J as shown
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve Correspondences A through J as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept and approve Correspondences A through J as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Designate the Human Relations Committee (HRC) as dormant until new charge and membership is established
A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to designate the Human Relations Committee (HRC) as dormant until new charge and membership is established. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to designate the Human Relations Committee (HRC) as dormant until new charge and membership is established. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)
Accept and approve the meeting minutes of May 3, 15, 16, 24, and 30, 2023 as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of May 3, 15, 16, 24, and 30, 2023 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept and approve the meeting minutes of May 3, 15, 16, 24, and 30, 2023 as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:25pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:25pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)
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