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July 12, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Osler Peterson recused himself as an abutter from the Hinkley South deed and easements.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Verizon Petition for Pole Attachment of Small Cell Communications Equipment at or near 345 South Street, at Pole #115 as set forth in the hearing information
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Verizon Petition for Pole Attachment of Small Cell Communications Equipment at or near 345 South Street, at Pole #115 as set forth in the hearing information. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Verizon Petition for Pole Attachment of Small Cell Communications Equipment at or near 345 South Street, at Pole #115 as set forth in the hearing information. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Accept bid awards for Southeastern Regional Services Group: FY23 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals, FY23 Paper Contract, FY23 DPW Supplies, and authorize Director of Public Works, Maurice…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept bid awards for Southeastern Regional Services Group: FY23 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals, FY23 Paper Contract, FY23 DPW Supplies, and authorize Director of Public Works, Maurice Goulet, to execute the contracts. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept bid awards for Southeastern Regional Services Group: FY23 Water and Sewer Treatment Chemicals, FY23 Paper Contract, FY23 DPW Supplies, and authorize Director of Public Works, Maurice Goulet, to execute the contracts. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $38,000 for a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the state contract…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $38,000 for a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the state contract documents. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $38,000 for a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the state contract documents. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve a contract with BETA Group, Inc. for a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Grant a solicitor license to Devin Ellinwood, Sam Krajewski, and Joe Moscariello of Power Home Remodeling from July 1 - September 30, 2022, Monday - Friday, 12:00 -6:00 pm, and Saturday, 11:00…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to grant a solicitor license to Devin Ellinwood, Sam Krajewski, and Joe Moscariello of Power Home Remodeling from July 1 - September 30, 2022, Monday - Friday, 12:00 -6:00 pm, and Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to grant a solicitor license to Devin Ellinwood, Sam Krajewski, and Joe Moscariello of Power Home Remodeling from July 1 - September 30, 2022, Monday - Friday, 12:00 -6:00 pm, and Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Post the amended Town’s Community Aggregation Plan, reopen the public review period from July 12 to August 22, 2022, and schedule a public hearing to review changes to the plan for August 2, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to post the amended Town’s Community Aggregation Plan, reopen the public review period from July 12 to August 22, 2022, and schedule a public hearing to review changes to the plan for August 2, 2022. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to post the amended Town’s Community Aggregation Plan, reopen the public review period from July 12 to August 22, 2022, and schedule a public hearing to review changes to the plan for August 2, 2022. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land off Ice House Road (“Hinkley South” project) to Medfield Holdings LLC to be held by the Town Attorney until such time as both parties are…
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land off Ice House Road (“Hinkley South” project) to Medfield Holdings LLC to be held by the Town Attorney until such time as both parties are prepared to close. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Mr. Peterson recused himself as an abutter. Vote: 2-0-1
Osler Peterson recused himself (as the minutes record) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to execute the Deed and Grant of Easements for land off Ice House Road (“Hinkley South” project) to Medfield Holdings LLC to be held by the Town Attorney until such time as both parties are prepared to close. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Mr. Peterson recused himself as an abutter. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a license agreement and right of entry with Trinity Financial for access to Medfield State Hospital buildings for continued building assessment work…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a license agreement and right of entry with Trinity Financial for access to Medfield State Hospital buildings for continued building assessment work, including structural reviews and hazardous materials assessment. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a license agreement and right of entry with Trinity Financial for access to Medfield State Hospital buildings for continued building assessment work, including structural reviews and hazardous materials assessment. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign an engagement letter with Mead Talerman Costa for legal services related to the Medfield State Hospital
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign an engagement letter with Mead Talerman Costa for legal services related to the Medfield State Hospital. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign an engagement letter with Mead Talerman Costa for legal services related to the Medfield State Hospital. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign an Engagement Letter with William Solomon for Cable Licensing Renewal
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign an Engagement Letter with William Solomon for Cable Licensing Renewal. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign an Engagement Letter with William Solomon for Cable Licensing Renewal. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Authorize Town Administrator to sign a license agreement for use of Medfield State Hospital August 28th and August 29th for State Police/Military Training Exercise
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize Town Administrator to sign a license agreement for use of Medfield State Hospital August 28th and August 29th for State Police/Military Training Exercise. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize Town Administrator to sign a license agreement for use of Medfield State Hospital August 28th and August 29th for State Police/Military Training Exercise. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Authorize the Consent Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve the meeting minutes of March 1, 2022 with major revisions, the minutes of December 15, 2020 with minor edits, and the minutes of June 9, 2020
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 1, 2022 with major revisions, the minutes of December 15, 2020 with minor edits, and the minutes of June 9, 2020. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not present at these meetings. Vote: 2-0-1
Yes: Murby, Peterson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 1, 2022 with major revisions, the minutes of December 15, 2020 with minor edits, and the minutes of June 9, 2020. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not present at these meetings. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 26, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 26, 2022. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 26, 2022. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Adjourn
MOTION: At 8:26 pm, Mr. Peterson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 8:26 pm, Mr. Peterson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
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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