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August 30, 2022
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel Board
MOTION: Jeremy Marsette motioned to re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel Board. Seconded by Scott McDermott. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye); Anna Mae O'Shea Brooke; Scott McDermott. None opposed. Motion Carries: 5-0-0
A joint appointing vote with the Town Moderator and the School Committee Chair; the motion was made by Jeremy Marsette and seconded by Scott McDermott, who are not Select Board members. Only the three Selectmen’s votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Jeremy Marsette motioned to re-appoint Debra Shuman and Mark Fisher to the Personnel Board. Seconded by Scott McDermott. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye); Anna Mae O'Shea Brooke; Scott McDermott. None opposed. Motion Carries: 5-0-0.”
Award a Solicitor's License to Foster Wise of Trinity Solar for the terms that mirror those given to Trinity Solar in the past
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to award a Solicitor's License to Foster Wise of Trinity Solar for the terms that mirror those given to Trinity Solar in the past. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to award a Solicitor's License to Foster Wise of Trinity Solar for the terms that mirror those given to Trinity Solar in the past. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Continue the hearing for a Solicitor's License to Glenn Catt of Power Home Remodeling to the September 13, 2022 meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 7:00 o'clock pm
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to continue the hearing for a Solicitor's License to Glenn Catt of Power Home Remodeling to the September 13, 2022 meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 7:00 o'clock pm. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to continue the hearing for a Solicitor's License to Glenn Catt of Power Home Remodeling to the September 13, 2022 meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 7:00 o'clock pm. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve expenditure of $250,000 for the Hinkley Playground improvement project from the Town of Medfield’s Norfolk County allocation of American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve expenditure of $250,000 for the Hinkley Playground improvement project from the Town of Medfield’s Norfolk County allocation of American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve expenditure of $250,000 for the Hinkley Playground improvement project from the Town of Medfield’s Norfolk County allocation of American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve the Medfield Community Electricity Aggregation Plan and submit it to the Department of Public Utilities for its review and approval
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Medfield Community Electricity Aggregation Plan and submit it to the Department of Public Utilities for its review and approval. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to approve the Medfield Community Electricity Aggregation Plan and submit it to the Department of Public Utilities for its review and approval. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Request for Transfer for Officer Terrance M. Teehan
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Request for Transfer for Officer Terrance M. Teehan. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to authorize the Chair to sign the Request for Transfer for Officer Terrance M. Teehan. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign a technical assistance application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for MBTA Communities zoning related analysis
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign a technical assistance application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for MBTA Communities zoning related analysis. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign a technical assistance application to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for MBTA Communities zoning related analysis. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership Project at Hinkley South
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership Project at Hinkley South. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson abstained. None opposed. Motion Carries: 2-0-1
Yes: Murby, Murphy
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ownership Project at Hinkley South. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson abstained. None opposed. Motion Carries: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Accept the resignation of Charlie Peck from the Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the resignation of Charlie Peck from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the resignation of Charlie Peck from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Accept the resignation of Katie Robinson from the Council on Aging Board
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the resignation of Katie Robinson from the Council on Aging Board. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the resignation of Katie Robinson from the Council on Aging Board. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Martha Moon to the Memorial Day Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Martha Moon to the Memorial Day Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Martha Moon to the Memorial Day Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Eric Shand to the Medfield Energy Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Eric Shand to the Medfield Energy Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to appoint Eric Shand to the Medfield Energy Committee for a one-year term to expire June 30, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve the use of the Wetlands Protection Fund by the Conservation Commission for Conservation Agent contract services. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 938M Wheel Front End Loader in the amount of $190,000 (FY23 Capital Budget)
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 938M Wheel Front End Loader in the amount of $190,000 (FY23 Capital Budget). Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 938M Wheel Front End Loader in the amount of $190,000 (FY23 Capital Budget). Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 262D3 Skidsteer Loader in the amount of $98,500 (FY23 Capital Budget)
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 262D3 Skidsteer Loader in the amount of $98,500 (FY23 Capital Budget). Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to vote to approve a contract with Southworth Milton for 262D3 Skidsteer Loader in the amount of $98,500 (FY23 Capital Budget). Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Accept the Consent Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: At 9:39 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 9:39 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed. Motion Carries: 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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