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Maynard Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 4, 2024

15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Chris DiSilva, Justine St. John, Mike Stevens, David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Meeting Minutes

Conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Planning Director and Town Administrator

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Planning Director and Town Administrator. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Planning Director and Town Administrator. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve Consent Agenda Item A, as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Item A, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the memorial bench donation from Joseph McKendry to be installed on the Assabet River Rail Trail, as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the memorial bench donation from Joseph McKendry to be installed on the Assabet River Rail Trail, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept the memorial bench donation from Joseph McKendry to be installed on the Assabet River Rail Trail, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Bree Edwards to the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Bree Edwards to the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Bree Edwards to the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Re-appoint Board and Committees members for terms to expire June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2027, as provided

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to re-appoint Board and Committees members for terms to expire June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2027, as provided. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to re-appoint Board and Committees members for terms to expire June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2027, as provided. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the farmer winery license for Noel Powell, Aaronap Cellars LLC, to sell at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturdays, June 29 to Sept 28, 2024, from 9:00am-1:00pm

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the farmer winery license for Noel Powell, Aaronap Cellars LLC, to sell at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturdays, June 29 to Sept 28, 2024, from 9:00am-1:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the farmer winery license for Noel Powell, Aaronap Cellars LLC, to sell at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturdays, June 29 to Sept 28, 2024, from 9:00am-1:00pm. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the initiation of the 30 day public review period for the proposed Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the initiation of the 30 day public review period for the proposed Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the initiation of the 30 day public review period for the proposed Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)

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

The committee also provided a full report, which included

Article 8 of the October 10, 2023 Session of the Maynard Special Town Meeting, the Select Board accept an easement from Maynard Square LLC, to allow public access from Main Street to the Assabet...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin, Pursuant to Article 8 of the October 10, 2023 Session of the Maynard Special Town Meeting, the Select Board accept an easement from Maynard Square LLC, to allow public access from Main Street to the Assabet River Trail through the property known as 115 Main Street as described in the Easement from Maynard Square LLC to the Town of Maynard and shown as the "Promenade Easement Area" in said Easement; and Authorize the Select Board to grant an easement to Maynard Square LLC, to allow egress into the Town Parking Lot adjacent to 115 Main Street and for the planting and maintenance of landscaping along said entry as described in the Easement from the Town of Maynard to Maynard Square LLC and shown as the "Landscaping Maintenance Easement Area" in said Easement; and Further authorize the Chair, Chris DiSilva, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Gavin, Pursuant to Article 8 of the October 10, 2023 Session of the Maynard Special Town Meeting, the Select Board accept an easement from Maynard Square LLC, to allow public access from Main Street to the Assabet River Trail through the property known as 115 Main Street as described in the Easement from Maynard Square LLC to the Town of Maynard and shown as the "Promenade Easement Area" in said Easement; and Authorize the Select Board to grant an easement to Maynard Square LLC, to allow egress into the Town Parking Lot adjacent to 115 Main Street and for the planting and maintenance of landscaping along said entry as described in the Easement from the Town of Maynard to Maynard Square LLC and shown as the "Landscaping Maintenance Easement Area" in said Easement; and Further authorize the Chair, Chris DiSilva, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Gavin)

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

Approve the contract with Veolia Water North America - Northeast, LLC, for the operations, maintenance, and management services of the wastewater treatment facility, effective July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the contract with Veolia Water North America - Northeast, LLC, for the operations, maintenance, and management services of the wastewater treatment facility, effective July 1, 2024. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the contract with Veolia Water North America - Northeast, LLC, for the operations, maintenance, and management services of the wastewater treatment facility, effective July 1, 2024. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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

Approve the extension with E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc for collection and hauling services for a term ending June 30, 2025, as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension with E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc for collection and hauling services for a term ending June 30, 2025, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the extension with E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc for collection and hauling services for a term ending June 30, 2025, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)

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

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the AFSCME Local 1703, Clerical union, for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the AFSCME Local 1703, Clerical union, for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the AFSCME Local 1703, Clerical union, for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

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

Accept Correspondences A through E as shown and to approve proclamations in recognition of James Carven and William Fallon, as edited, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept Correspondences A through E as shown and to approve proclamations in recognition of James Carven and William Fallon, as edited, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to accept Correspondences A through E as shown and to approve proclamations in recognition of James Carven and William Fallon, as edited, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the allocation of ARPA funds, as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the allocation of ARPA funds, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the allocation of ARPA funds, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Accept and approve the meeting minutes of May 8, 2024, as shown

Minutes, page 6

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve the meeting minutes of May 8, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve the meeting minutes of May 8, 2024, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: John, second: Swanberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:56pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Ms. St. John to adjourn the meeting at 9:56pm. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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