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Medfield Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 4, 2021

17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Marcucci, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the request for a solicitation permit for Power Home Remodeling Group from May 10 through August 10, Mondays 12-6 PM and Saturdays 11-3 PM, subject to any further guidance from the…

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve the request for a solicitation permit for Power Home Remodeling Group from May 10 through August 10, Mondays 12-6 PM and Saturdays 11-3 PM, subject to any further guidance from the Police Department, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve the request for a solicitation permit for Power Home Remodeling Group from May 10 through August 10, Mondays 12-6 PM and Saturdays 11-3 PM, subject to any further guidance from the Police Department, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Appoint David Henkels to the position of Conservation Agent for the Town of Medfield

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to appoint David Henkels to the position of Conservation Agent for the Town of Medfield, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to appoint David Henkels to the position of Conservation Agent for the Town of Medfield, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Sign the letter of support for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Grant Program

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to sign the letter of support for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Grant Program, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to sign the letter of support for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Grant Program, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve the request to install benches at MSH Chapel Property as identified by John Thompson

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve the request to install benches at MSH Chapel Property as identified by John Thompson, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve the request to install benches at MSH Chapel Property as identified by John Thompson, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Selectman Marcucci to sign MSBA First Amendment to Feasibility Study Agreement

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Selectman Marcucci to sign MSBA First Amendment to Feasibility Study Agreement, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to authorize Selectman Marcucci to sign MSBA First Amendment to Feasibility Study Agreement, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve Article 24 regarding regulations regarding adult only retail tobacco and/or vape stores

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 24 regarding regulations regarding adult only retail tobacco and/or vape stores, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 24 regarding regulations regarding adult only retail tobacco and/or vape stores, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve Article 26 regarding regulations regarding setbacks for porches, decks, etc

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 26 regarding regulations regarding setbacks for porches, decks, etc., seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 26 regarding regulations regarding setbacks for porches, decks, etc., seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve Article 27 regarding height and bulk for sheds

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 27 regarding height and bulk for sheds, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 27 regarding height and bulk for sheds, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve Article 28 regarding solar photovoltaic facilities overlay district

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 28 regarding solar photovoltaic facilities overlay district, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve Article 28 regarding solar photovoltaic facilities overlay district, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Dismiss Article 29 recommending Dale Street School site selection amendment with the MSBA

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to dismiss Article 29 recommending Dale Street School site selection amendment with the MSBA, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to dismiss Article 29 recommending Dale Street School site selection amendment with the MSBA, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Dismiss Article 30 regarding the Bylaw Committee to review the School Building Committee membership

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to dismiss Article 30 regarding the Bylaw Committee to review the School Building Committee membership, seconded by Selectman Marcucci, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Murby, Yes. Selectman Peterson abstained.

Yes: Marcucci, Murby

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to dismiss Article 30 regarding the Bylaw Committee to review the School Building Committee membership, seconded by Selectman Marcucci, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Murby, Yes. Selectman Peterson abstained..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)

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

Approve grant extension and authorize the Chair to sign agreement with MassDevelopment for the 2018 Technical Assistance Grant extension for Cultural Facilities Fund program for the Medfield…

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve grant extension and authorize the Chair to sign agreement with MassDevelopment for the 2018 Technical Assistance Grant extension for Cultural Facilities Fund program for the Medfield State Hospital Chapel and Infirmary, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve grant extension and authorize the Chair to sign agreement with MassDevelopment for the 2018 Technical Assistance Grant extension for Cultural Facilities Fund program for the Medfield State Hospital Chapel and Infirmary, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve contract for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 with Patriot Properties, Inc. to value, inspect, and list personal property accounts

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve contract for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 with Patriot Properties, Inc. to value, inspect, and list personal property accounts, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve contract for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 with Patriot Properties, Inc. to value, inspect, and list personal property accounts, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations transfer in the amount of $7,500 from the Workers Compensation account to the Liability Insurance account

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations transfer in the amount of $7,500 from the Workers Compensation account to the Liability Insurance account, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations transfer in the amount of $7,500 from the Workers Compensation account to the Liability Insurance account, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve request from Troop 10 for Awards Night at the Medfield State Hospital on June 8, 2021 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to Approve request from Troop 10 for Awards Night at the Medfield State Hospital on June 8, 2021 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to Approve request from Troop 10 for Awards Night at the Medfield State Hospital on June 8, 2021 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve the request by Medfield Garden Club to post signage advertising the Annual Plant Sale

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve the request by Medfield Garden Club to post signage advertising the Annual Plant Sale, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes.

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to approve the request by Medfield Garden Club to post signage advertising the Annual Plant Sale, seconded by Selectman Peterson, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Peterson, Yes; Murby, Yes..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of property on Ice House Road, without returning to Open Session

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of property on Ice House Road, without returning to Open Session, seconded by Selectman Marcucci, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Murby, Yes. Peterson abstained.

Yes: Marcucci, Murby

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of property on Ice House Road, without returning to Open Session, seconded by Selectman Marcucci, Roll Call Vote: Marcucci, Yes; Murby, Yes. Peterson abstained..” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)

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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