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November 2, 2021
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Marcucci, Osler Peterson, Gus Murby
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following Fire and Police personnel for their superior performance at a Motor Vehicle Collision on May 18, 2021: Fire Captain Michael Harman…
MOTION: Chief Guerette motioned to award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following Fire and Police personnel for their superior performance at a Motor Vehicle Collision on May 18, 2021: Fire Captain Michael Harman (presented posthumously to his widow Susan); Fire Chief Michael Carrico; FF/EMTP Matthew Reinemann; FF/EMTP William DeKing; Sergeant Conor Ashe; Officer Wayne Sallale; Officer William Bento. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
The minutes record this motion as made by Police Chief Guerette, who is not a Select Board member; the Selectmen then voted all in favor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chief Guerette motioned to award the distinguished Life Saving Medal to the following Fire and Police personnel for their superior performance at a Motor Vehicle Collision on May 18, 2021: Fire Captain Michael Harman (presented posthumously to his widow Susan); Fire Chief Michael Carrico; FF/EMTP Matthew Reinemann; FF/EMTP William DeKing; Sergeant Conor Ashe; Officer Wayne Sallale; Officer William Bento. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (second: Murby)
Appoint Daniel Neal to the position of Student Officer for the Medfield Police Department
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to appoint Daniel Neal to the position of Student Officer for the Medfield Police Department. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to appoint Daniel Neal to the position of Student Officer for the Medfield Police Department. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Chair to sign an ambulance service medication exchange agreement with Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center, Inc
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to authorize the Chair to sign an ambulance service medication exchange agreement with Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to authorize the Chair to sign an ambulance service medication exchange agreement with Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center, Inc. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept the recommendation of the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee (MSH) to designate Trinity Financial as the most advantageous developer, and Pulte Homes as the back-up developer
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept the recommendation of the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee (MSH) to designate Trinity Financial as the most advantageous developer, and Pulte Homes as the back-up developer. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept the recommendation of the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee (MSH) to designate Trinity Financial as the most advantageous developer, and Pulte Homes as the back-up developer. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept the recommendation of the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee (MSH) to proceed with negotiating a Provisional Designation Agreement (PDA) with Trinity Financial
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept the recommendation of the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee (MSH) to proceed with negotiating a Provisional Designation Agreement (PDA) with Trinity Financial. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept the recommendation of the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee (MSH) to proceed with negotiating a Provisional Designation Agreement (PDA) with Trinity Financial. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the Town of Medfield Financial Policy
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve the Town of Medfield Financial Policy. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve the Town of Medfield Financial Policy. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the warrant article for the new elementary school project
MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to approve the warrant article for the new elementary school project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby: no; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye).
Yes: Marcucci, PetersonNo: MurbyThe minutes say "Vote: All in favor" but then list "Murby: no; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye"; the named votes are shown (2-1).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to approve the warrant article for the new elementary school project. Seconded by Mr. Marcucci. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby: no; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye)..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Marcucci)
Release the request for proposals for the Housing Options Incentive Program subject to a modification to the name Housing Options Incentive Program
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to release the request for proposals for the Housing Options Incentive Program subject to a modification to the name Housing Options Incentive Program. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to release the request for proposals for the Housing Options Incentive Program subject to a modification to the name Housing Options Incentive Program. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a services agreement with Good Energy L.P. for energy broker services for Community Choice Aggregation
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve a services agreement with Good Energy L.P. for energy broker services for Community Choice Aggregation. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve a services agreement with Good Energy L.P. for energy broker services for Community Choice Aggregation. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a contract with Spark Energy Conservation for sustainability coordinator services
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve a contract with Spark Energy Conservation for sustainability coordinator services. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve a contract with Spark Energy Conservation for sustainability coordinator services. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a contract with Environmental Partners for PFAS treatment feasibility study and conceptual design at Wells 1, 2, and 6 and vote to approve use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the…
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve a contract with Environmental Partners for PFAS treatment feasibility study and conceptual design at Wells 1, 2, and 6 and vote to approve use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the study (eligible as a water infrastructure project) Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve a contract with Environmental Partners for PFAS treatment feasibility study and conceptual design at Wells 1, 2, and 6 and vote to approve use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the study (eligible as a water infrastructure project) Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve renewal of Medex rates for Calendar Year 2022 and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the rate acceptance
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve renewal of Medex rates for Calendar Year 2022 and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the rate acceptance. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve renewal of Medex rates for Calendar Year 2022 and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the rate acceptance. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept a Community Planning grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state contract…
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept a Community Planning grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept a Community Planning grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and authorize Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept a state Fiscal Year 2022 budget earmark in the amount of $36,000 to purchase voting machines and authorize Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state contract…
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept a state Fiscal Year 2022 budget earmark in the amount of $36,000 to purchase voting machines and authorize Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to accept a state Fiscal Year 2022 budget earmark in the amount of $36,000 to purchase voting machines and authorize Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler to sign the standard state contract documents. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve and sign the Chapter 90 Final Report in the amount of $318,522.81 for milling and rubber chip seal of various roads
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve and sign the Chapter 90 Final Report in the amount of $318,522.81 for milling and rubber chip seal of various roads. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to approve and sign the Chapter 90 Final Report in the amount of $318,522.81 for milling and rubber chip seal of various roads. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize use of the Gazebo for the Holiday Stroll on December 3, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to authorize use of the Gazebo for the Holiday Stroll on December 3, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Murby motioned to authorize use of the Gazebo for the Holiday Stroll on December 3, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: At 8:50 pm, Mr. Murby motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:50 pm, Mr. Murby motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Peterson. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Marcucci, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
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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