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Medfield Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

October 2, 2018

21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: This minutes file is a scan; MassVoter read it by text recognition (OCR).

Present: Michael Marcucci, Gus Murby, Osler Peterson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the DCR Grant Agreement as it pertains to the Medfield Rail Trail

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the DCR Grant Agreement as it pertains to the Medfield Rail Trail

From the minutes

“Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the DCR Grant Agreement as it pertains to the Medfield Rail Trail.”

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

Sign the Cultural Facilities Fund Grant Agreement for the funding of the next steps in the Arts and Cultura! Center Design

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to sign the Cultural Facilities Fund Grant Agreement for the funding of the next steps in the Arts and Cultura! Center Design

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to sign the Cultural Facilities Fund Grant Agreement for the funding of the next steps in the Arts and Cultura! Center Design.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Call a Special Town Meeting for October 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to call a Special Town Meeting for October 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to call a Special Town Meeting for October 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Open the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to open the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to open the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting warrant.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Close the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to close the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to close the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Sign the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to sign the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to sign the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Extend an offer to Kristine Trierweiler to take on the post of Town Administrator when Michael Sullivan retires, subject to arriving at a mutually agreeable contract

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to extend an offer to Kristine Trierweiler to take on the post of Town Administrator when Michael Sullivan retires, subject to arriving at a mutually agreeable contract, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to extend an offer to Kristine Trierweiler to take on the post of Town Administrator when Michael Sullivan retires, subject to arriving at a mutually agreeable contract, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Sign the November 6, 2018 Election warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to sign the November 6, 2018 Election warrant, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to sign the November 6, 2018 Election warrant, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Accept the resignation of Steve Catanese with regret

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Steve Catanese with regret

From the minutes

“Vote: Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Steve Catanese with regret.”

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

Sign the Certificate of Achievement for Eagle Scout Benjamin Lewis Rothstein, Court of Honor to be held on October 13, 2018

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to sign the Certificate of Achievement for Eagle Scout Benjamin Lewis Rothstein, Court of Honor to be held on October 13, 2018, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to sign the Certificate of Achievement for Eagle Scout Benjamin Lewis Rothstein, Court of Honor to be held on October 13, 2018, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet to dispose of Town surplus vehicles and equipment, as proposed by the DPW Director

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet to dispose of Town surplus vehicles and equipment, as proposed by the DPW Director, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet to dispose of Town surplus vehicles and equipment, as proposed by the DPW Director, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Award the Joint Salt Bid for 2018-2019 according to lowest bid prices and the Town of Medfield specifications to Eastern Minerals for CC Salt (ton) and Solar Salt (ton), price $47.50 each and…

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to award the Joint Salt Bid for 2018-2019 according to lowest bid prices and the Town of Medfield specifications to Eastern Minerals for CC Salt (ton) and Solar Salt (ton), price $47.50 each and to Morton Salt the bid for Treated Salt (ton), price $71.77, and as recommended by DPW Director Maurice Goulet

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to award the Joint Salt Bid for 2018-2019 according to lowest bid prices and the Town of Medfield specifications to Eastern Minerals for CC Salt (ton) and Solar Salt (ton), price $47.50 each and to Morton Salt the bid for Treated Salt (ton), price $71.77, and as recommended by DPW Director Maurice Goulet.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Draft Audit Report for Wheelock School Boiler Replacement Project

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Draft Audit Report for Wheelock School Boiler Replacement Project

From the minutes

“Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Draft Audit Report for Wheelock School Boiler Replacement Project.”

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

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Agreement with Metropolitan Area Planning Council for their services to prepare a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and as recommended by Town Planner Sarah Raposa

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Agreement with Metropolitan Area Planning Council for their services to prepare a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and as recommended by Town Planner Sarah Raposa. The motion was seconded by Selectman Peterson and was passed 3 — 0.

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Agreement with Metropolitan Area Planning Council for their services to prepare a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and as recommended by Town Planner Sarah Raposa. The motion was seconded by Selectman Peterson and was passed 3 — 0..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ch. 40B Technical Review Assistance Application for The Rosebay at Medfield Project, located at 30 pound Street and as recommended by the Zoning Board of…

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ch. 40B Technical Review Assistance Application for The Rosebay at Medfield Project, located at 30 pound Street and as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Selectman Peterson and was passed 3 — 0.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ch. 40B Technical Review Assistance Application for The Rosebay at Medfield Project, located at 30 pound Street and as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Selectman Peterson and was passed 3 — 0..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ch. 40B Technical Review Assistance Application for Medfield Green Project, located at 41 Dale Street and as recommended by Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ch. 40B Technical Review Assistance Application for Medfield Green Project, located at 41 Dale Street and as recommended by Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Selectman Peterson and was passed 3 —0.

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ch. 40B Technical Review Assistance Application for Medfield Green Project, located at 41 Dale Street and as recommended by Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Selectman Peterson and was passed 3 —0..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the State Contract to provide Public Awareness and Education on Suicide Prevention Grant, in the amount of $30,000.00, as recommended by Medfield Coalition…

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the State Contract to provide Public Awareness and Education on Suicide Prevention Grant, in the amount of $30,000.00, as recommended by Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote was 3 — 0 for approval.

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the State Contract to provide Public Awareness and Education on Suicide Prevention Grant, in the amount of $30,000.00, as recommended by Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, seconded by Selectman Peterson. The vote was 3 — 0 for approval..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Standard Contract form relating to the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Project and FEMA Award of $14,625.00

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ona motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was Voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Standard Contract form relating to the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Project and FEMA Award of $14,625.00

From the minutes

“Ona motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was Voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Standard Contract form relating to the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Project and FEMA Award of $14,625.00.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Town Procurement Officer Kristine Trierweiler to sign the certification forms (2018 snow storm reimbursement)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

The Selectmen are requested to vote to authorize Town Procurement Officer Kristine Trierweiler to sign the Certification Forms and it was so voted

The minutes say only "it was so voted", with no count and no mover or seconder named.

From the minutes

“The Selectmen are requested to vote to authorize Town Procurement Officer Kristine Trierweiler to sign the Certification Forms and it was so voted.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Grant permission to Town Clerk Carol Mayer to use Chenery Meeting Room to conduct early voting from October 22 to November 2, 2018 during the hours of Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and…

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Ona motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to grant permission to Town Clerk Carol Mayer to use Chenery Meeting Room to conduct early voting from October 22 to November 2, 2018 during the hours of Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

From the minutes

“Vote: Ona motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to grant permission to Town Clerk Carol Mayer to use Chenery Meeting Room to conduct early voting from October 22 to November 2, 2018 during the hours of Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Enter executive session (negotiations with non-union personnel; Town Administrator employment agreement), not to resume in open session

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The Board of Selectmen voted to go into executive session at 9:54 PM for the purpose of discussing strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and possible vote on compensation and other terms and conditions of an employment agreement to be offered to new Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler as having those discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s position. Selectmen will not resume in open session. Roll call vote was unanimous — Selectman Peterson - Yes Chairman Marcucci - Yes Selectman Murby - Yes

From the minutes

“The Board of Selectmen voted to go into executive session at 9:54 PM for the purpose of discussing strategy in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and possible vote on compensation and other terms and conditions of an employment agreement to be offered to new Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler as having those discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s position. Selectmen will not resume in open session. Roll call vote was unanimous — Selectman Peterson - Yes Chairman Marcucci - Yes Selectman Murby - Yes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

From the Medfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Osler Peterson’s law-practice profile (Justia), Medfield Patch (Eileen Murphy, photo by Colleen Sullivan, 2022) and Medfield TV (Gus Murby, “Gus Murby - 2026 Candidate Message”).

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