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October 16, 2018
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Includes a joint session with the School Committee to fill a School Committee vacancy; only the Selectmen’s votes are counted. This minutes file is a scan; MassVoter read it by text recognition (OCR).
Present: Michael Marcucci, Gus Murby, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Osler Peterson recused himself from the vote on Article 7 of the Special Town Meeting warrant.
Every vote, in order
Joint vote with the School Committee to fill a School Committee vacancy (Meghan Glenn chosen)
Selectmen Marcucci and Peterson voted for Ms. Glenn; Mr. Murby cast his vote for Dr. Chamberland, in recognition of her willingness to step forward to serve on the School Committee.
A choice between candidates at a joint meeting with the School Committee, by roll call: "Selectmen Marcucci and Peterson voted for Ms. Glenn; Mr. Murby cast his vote for Dr. Chamberland". Shown as the result only; the School Committee members’ votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectmen Marcucci and Peterson voted for Ms. Glenn; Mr. Murby cast his vote for Dr. Chamberland, in recognition of her willingness to step forward to serve on the School Committee..”
Approve license agreement for the use of the Medfield State Hospital property for the Cyclocross Race on December 7, 8, 9, 2018 and grant an entertainment license to authorize tailgating after…
On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to approve license agreement for the use of the Medfield State Hospital property for the Cyclocross Race on December 7, 8, 9, 2018 and grant an entertainment license to authorize tailgating after noon time, subject to conditions contained in the agreement
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to approve license agreement for the use of the Medfield State Hospital property for the Cyclocross Race on December 7, 8, 9, 2018 and grant an entertainment license to authorize tailgating after noon time, subject to conditions contained in the agreement.”
Authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign Application for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Equipment and Technology Grant
Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion seconded by Selectman Peterson to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign Application for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Equipment and Technology Grant. Motion carried
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion seconded by Selectman Peterson to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign Application for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Equipment and Technology Grant. Motion carried.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign the Acceptance of Rates for the Medex 2 Renewal Proposal for the term beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019
Vote: On a motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign the Acceptance of Rates for the Medex 2 Renewal Proposal for the term beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019
From the minutes
“Vote: On a motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign the Acceptance of Rates for the Medex 2 Renewal Proposal for the term beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize Selectman Marcucci to sign the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan contract
On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Selectman Marcucci to sign the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan contract
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Selectman Marcucci to sign the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan contract.”
Recommendations on the October 29, 2018 Special Town Meeting articles (Articles 1-11)
On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to: Articles 1 and 2 recommend dismissal Article 3 move to recommend passage Article 4 move to recommend passage Articles 5, 6 and 7 move to recommend passage. Noted Selectman Peterson recused from vote on Article 7 Articles 8, 9 10 and 11 move to recommend passage
The minutes record one unanimous vote on the recommendations for all eleven articles and add "Noted Selectman Peterson recused from vote on Article 7". Because Osler Peterson voted on some articles but not Article 7, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to: Articles 1 and 2 recommend dismissal Article 3 move to recommend passage Article 4 move to recommend passage Articles 5, 6 and 7 move to recommend passage. Noted Selectman Peterson recused from vote on Article 7 Articles 8, 9 10 and 11 move to recommend passage.”
Approve the minutes of April 12 and 24, August 14 as submitted and September 18, 2018 minutes as amended
Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes of April 12 and 24, August 14 as submitted and September 18, 2018 minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Ona motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes of April 12 and 24, August 14 as submitted and September 18, 2018 minutes as amended.”
Enter executive session (pending LCB litigation), not to resume in open session
Board of Selectmen voted to go into Executive Session at 9:00 PM for discussion of pending litigation regarding LCB, both DEP and Land Court cases as having the discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s position. Selectman Murby called for a roll call vote: Selectman Peterson—yes Selectman Marcucci—yes Selectman Murby--yes
From the minutes
“Board of Selectmen voted to go into Executive Session at 9:00 PM for discussion of pending litigation regarding LCB, both DEP and Land Court cases as having the discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s position. Selectman Murby called for a roll call vote: Selectman Peterson—yes Selectman Marcucci—yes Selectman Murby--yes.”
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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