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August 2, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Sign the election warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign the election warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary. 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 the election warrant for the September 6, 2022 State Primary. 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)
Appoint Tracy Klenk as the Warden of the State Primary election on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for Precincts 1 through 4
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Tracy Klenk as the Warden of the State Primary election on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for Precincts 1 through 4. 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 appoint Tracy Klenk as the Warden of the State Primary election on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for Precincts 1 through 4. 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)
Appoint the following list of inspectors for the State Primary Election to be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as well as Early Voting to be held at the Town Hall from August 27, 2022 through…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint the following list of inspectors for the State Primary Election to be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as well as Early Voting to be held at the Town Hall from August 27, 2022 through September 2, 2022: James Feeney, Linda Kimball, Laura Mulready, Linda Frawley, Bill Southwick, Theresa Knapp, Heidi Erickson, Robert Costello, Andrea Sullivan, Joanne LaFrancesca, Molly Sliney, Sharon Tatro, Kim Price, Joe Calo, Wendi Ayer, Christine Alessi, Rose Thibault, Annette Wells. 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 appoint the following list of inspectors for the State Primary Election to be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as well as Early Voting to be held at the Town Hall from August 27, 2022 through September 2, 2022: James Feeney, Linda Kimball, Laura Mulready, Linda Frawley, Bill Southwick, Theresa Knapp, Heidi Erickson, Robert Costello, Andrea Sullivan, Joanne LaFrancesca, Molly Sliney, Sharon Tatro, Kim Price, Joe Calo, Wendi Ayer, Christine Alessi, Rose Thibault, Annette Wells. 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)
Delegate to the Police Chief the VOTE Act authority to detail police officers or constables at polling places
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to delegate the authority given to the Board of Selectmen in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 (VOTE Act) to the Chief of Police to detail sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections. 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 delegate the authority given to the Board of Selectmen in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 (VOTE Act) to the Chief of Police to detail sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling places for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections. 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 Justin Diamand of Trinity Solar for six months commencing August 2, 2022, Monday to Friday, 2:00 to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 to 5:00 pm
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to grant a solicitor license to Justin Diamand of Trinity Solar for six months commencing August 2, 2022, Monday to Friday, 2:00 to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 to 5:00 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 Justin Diamand of Trinity Solar for six months commencing August 2, 2022, Monday to Friday, 2:00 to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 to 5:00 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)
Appoint Police Officer Christine DiNatale as a Special Police Officer
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Police Officer Christine DiNatale as a Special Police Officer. 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 appoint Police Officer Christine DiNatale as a Special Police Officer. 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 rent calculations provided by SEB Housing for the Aura of Medfield
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the rent calculations provided by SEB Housing for the Aura of Medfield. 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 rent calculations provided by SEB Housing for the Aura of Medfield. 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)
Appoint and reappoint for the terms named, all those listed in the attached Agenda with the addition of Alternate Electrical Inspector, Michael Mancini, for a one-year term; and the deletion of…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to appoint and reappoint for the terms named, all those listed in the attached Agenda with the addition of Alternate Electrical Inspector, Michael Mancini, for a one-year term; and the deletion of Joseph Ryan as the Town Greeter. 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 vote to appoint and reappoint for the terms named, all those listed in the attached Agenda with the addition of Alternate Electrical Inspector, Michael Mancini, for a one-year term; and the deletion of Joseph Ryan as the Town Greeter. 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 Lease and Power Purchase Agreement with Solect for the solar project at the DPW Town Garage subject to Solect preparing hard copies, executing them, and delivering them to the Town…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a Lease and Power Purchase Agreement with Solect for the solar project at the DPW Town Garage subject to Solect preparing hard copies, executing them, and delivering them to the Town per Town Counsel. 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 vote to approve a Lease and Power Purchase Agreement with Solect for the solar project at the DPW Town Garage subject to Solect preparing hard copies, executing them, and delivering them to the Town per Town Counsel. 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 Town Administrator to sign a contract for auditing services with Melanson for Fiscal Year 2022
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for auditing services with Melanson for Fiscal Year 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 vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract for auditing services with Melanson for Fiscal Year 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)
Sign the SMOC Low Income Water Assistance Program Contract
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to sign the SMOC Low Income Water Assistance Program Contract. 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 vote to sign the SMOC Low Income Water Assistance Program Contract. 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 Consent Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve 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 vote to approve 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 May 4, 2021; October 1, 2019; and August 19, 2019 with edits. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not a Board member in attendance
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 4, 2021; October 1, 2019; and August 19, 2019 with edits. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not a Board member in attendance. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1
Yes: Murby, Peterson
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of May 4, 2021; October 1, 2019; and August 19, 2019 with edits. Ms. Murphy abstained as she was not a Board member in attendance. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye). None opposed. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Adjourn
MOTION: At 10:25 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 10:25 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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