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Medfield Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

October 19, 2021

17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Marcucci, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Osler Peterson recused himself from the Hinkley South 40B technical assistance application.

Every vote, in order

Appoint the list of Election Wardens and Election Inspectors for the Special Town Meeting and the Special Town Election submitted by Town Clerk, Marion Bonoldi

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Vote: Selectman Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint the list of Election Wardens and Election Inspectors for the Special Town Meeting and the Special Town Election submitted by Town Clerk, Marion Bonoldi. Seconded by Selectman Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Vote: Selectman Murby moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint the list of Election Wardens and Election Inspectors for the Special Town Meeting and the Special Town Election submitted by Town Clerk, Marion Bonoldi. Seconded by Selectman Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Call a Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Selectman Peterson motioned to call a Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Marcucci, aye

The minutes list Gus Murby as present, but the recorded vote names only Osler Peterson and Michael Marcucci (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Selectman Peterson motioned to call a Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: (Selectmen: Peterson, aye; Marcucci, aye.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Marcucci)

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

Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby motioned to Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby motioned to Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Selectman Murby motioned to Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Selectman Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Selectman Murby motioned to Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Selectman Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve the contract with R. Zoppo for rail and tie removal and disposal

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby motioned to approve the contract with R. Zoppo for rail and tie removal and disposal. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby motioned to approve the contract with R. Zoppo for rail and tie removal and disposal. Mr. Peterson seconded the motion. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Accept the recommendation of the Community Choice Aggregation Committee to proceed with a contract with Good Energy

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby motioned to accept the recommendation of the Community Choice Aggregation Committee to proceed with a contract with Good Energy. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby motioned to accept the recommendation of the Community Choice Aggregation Committee to proceed with a contract with Good Energy. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve funding of $6,000 for the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on December 3, 2021 from 4 pm to 9 pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to approve funding of $6,000 for the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on December 3, 2021 from 4 pm to 9 pm. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to approve funding of $6,000 for the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on December 3, 2021 from 4 pm to 9 pm. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve the placement of signs for Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting from November 19 to December 3

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to approve the placement of signs for Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting from November 19 to December 3. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to approve the placement of signs for Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting from November 19 to December 3. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve application for 40B technical assistance to the Zoning Board of Appeals during the hearing and decision process for the Hinkley South project

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

Mr. Murby moved to approve application for 40B technical assistance to the Zoning Board of Appeals during the hearing and decision process for the Hinkley South project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused)

Osler Peterson recused himself ("Peterson, recused"); the other two members voted aye.

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to approve application for 40B technical assistance to the Zoning Board of Appeals during the hearing and decision process for the Hinkley South project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, recused).” (Motion: Murby, second: Marcucci)

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

Authorize the Chair to sign the Budget Revision Request #4 for the Dale Street School project

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Budget Revision Request #4 for the Dale Street School project. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Budget Revision Request #4 for the Dale Street School project. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Accept the bids for 2021 - 2022 CC (Rock Salt) with the primary bidder of Eastern Minerals, Inc.; secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company; for Solar Salt, primary bidder of Eastern Minerals…

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to accept the bids for 2021 - 2022 CC (Rock Salt) with the primary bidder of Eastern Minerals, Inc.; secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company; for Solar Salt, primary bidder of Eastern Minerals Inc., secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company; for Treated Salt, primary bidder Eastern Minerals Inc.; secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to accept the bids for 2021 - 2022 CC (Rock Salt) with the primary bidder of Eastern Minerals, Inc.; secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company; for Solar Salt, primary bidder of Eastern Minerals Inc., secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company; for Treated Salt, primary bidder Eastern Minerals Inc.; secondary bidder of Morton Salt Company. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Authorize Town Accountant, Joy Ricciuto, and Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler, to serve as creator and certifier, respectively, for the portal for the Norfolk County disbursement of…

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to authorize Town Accountant, Joy Ricciuto, and Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler, to serve as creator and certifier, respectively, for the portal for the Norfolk County disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act federal funds. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to authorize Town Accountant, Joy Ricciuto, and Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler, to serve as creator and certifier, respectively, for the portal for the Norfolk County disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act federal funds. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Appoint Thomas Connors, John Day, and John Thompson to the Medfield Historical Commission as associate members for terms to expire June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to appoint Thomas Connors, John Day, and John Thompson to the Medfield Historical Commission as associate members for terms to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to appoint Thomas Connors, John Day, and John Thompson to the Medfield Historical Commission as associate members for terms to expire June 30, 2022. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Increase the size of Medfield Energy Committee from 12 to 15 members and appoint George Whiting, James Redden, and Andrew Jarrell to the Medfield Energy Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to increase the size of Medfield Energy Committee from 12 to 15 members and appoint George Whiting, James Redden, and Andrew Jarrell to the Medfield Energy Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to increase the size of Medfield Energy Committee from 12 to 15 members and appoint George Whiting, James Redden, and Andrew Jarrell to the Medfield Energy Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Approve the Consent Agenda items to include the revision to the Boy Scout Troop 89 request for sign locations

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby moved to approve the Consent Agenda items to include the revision to the Boy Scout Troop 89 request for sign locations. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby moved to approve the Consent Agenda items to include the revision to the Boy Scout Troop 89 request for sign locations. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby motioned to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby motioned to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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

Adjourn at 10:23 pm

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Murby motioned to adjourn at 10:23 pm. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)

From the minutes

“Mr. Murby motioned to adjourn at 10:23 pm. Mr. Peterson seconded. Vote: (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)

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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