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September 13, 2022
15 recorded votes, 2 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 from the Kingsbury Club ground lease agreement.
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Deny the Solicitor License Application for Power Home Remodeling without prejudice due to the applicant's failure to prosecute the application
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to deny the Solicitor License Application for Power Home Remodeling without prejudice due to the applicant's failure to prosecute the application. 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 deny the Solicitor License Application for Power Home Remodeling without prejudice due to the applicant's failure to prosecute the application. 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 application for the new elementary school building project
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the application for the new elementary school building project. 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 application for the new elementary school building project. 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)
Recommend the name change as indicated by the Town Administrator and the charter to reflect what she proposed and set the number of members to the committee at 7 members
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to recommend the name change as indicated by the Town Administrator and the charter to reflect what she proposed and set the number of members to the committee at 7 members. 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 recommend the name change as indicated by the Town Administrator and the charter to reflect what she proposed and set the number of members to the committee at 7 members. 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 review of the charter for the Dog Control Bylaw Committee
MOTION: Ms. Murphy motioned to accept the review of the charter for the Dog Control Bylaw Committee. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson opposed. Motion Carries: 2-1-0
Yes: Murby, MurphyNo: PetersonThe minutes say "Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson opposed. Motion Carries: 2-1-0".
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy motioned to accept the review of the charter for the Dog Control Bylaw Committee. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson opposed. Motion Carries: 2-1-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appoint the people on the list to the Open Space and Recreation Committee
MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to appoint the people on the list to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to appoint the people on the list to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with the Collins Center for Classification and Compensation Study
MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with the Collins Center for Classification and Compensation Study. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). Motion Carries: 3-0-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with the Collins Center for Classification and Compensation Study. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). Motion Carries: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign the contract with Ginivan Group for the Annual MS4 General Permit Compliance
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign the contract with Ginivan Group for the Annual MS4 General Permit Compliance. 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 the contract with Ginivan Group for the Annual MS4 General Permit Compliance. 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 Special Conditions to Provider Agreement with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Office of Medicaid in order to participate in the…
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign the Special Conditions to Provider Agreement with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Office of Medicaid in order to participate in the Massachusetts Certified Public Expenditure Program for Governmental Ambulance Providers. 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 the Special Conditions to Provider Agreement with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Office of Medicaid in order to participate in the Massachusetts Certified Public Expenditure Program for Governmental Ambulance Providers. 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 letter to allow Scott DePaola to operate a livery out of his residence
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign a letter to allow Scott DePaola to operate a livery out of his residence. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to sign a letter to allow Scott DePaola to operate a livery out of his residence. Seconded by Ms. Murphy. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Peterson, aye; Murphy, aye). None opposed..” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the Kingsbury Club to reflect the Kingsbury Club’s proposed refinanced loan amounts
MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the Kingsbury Club to reflect the Kingsbury Club’s proposed refinanced loan amounts. Mr. Peterson recused himself. Seconded by Mr. Murby. Vote: All in favor (Selectmen: Murby, aye; Murphy, aye). Mr. Peterson abstained. None opposed. Motion Carries: 2-0-1
The minutes say "Mr. Peterson recused himself" and later "Mr. Peterson abstained" (Motion Carries: 2-0-1); he is shown as recused (not voting).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Murphy moved to sign the updated Agreement Regarding Ground Lease with the Kingsbury Club to reflect the Kingsbury Club’s proposed refinanced loan amounts. Mr. Peterson recused himself. 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)
Authorize the Chair to sign the MHP MBTA Communities Early Action Technical Assistance award letter/contract in order to comply with the state’s new multi-family zoning requirement
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to authorize the Chair to sign the MHP MBTA Communities Early Action Technical Assistance award letter/contract in order to comply with the state’s new multi-family zoning requirement. 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 authorize the Chair to sign the MHP MBTA Communities Early Action Technical Assistance award letter/contract in order to comply with the state’s new multi-family zoning requirement. 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 with the movie titles as amended
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the Consent Agenda with the movie titles as amended. 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 with the movie titles as amended. 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 meeting minutes of June 14, 2022; June 28, 2022; and July 12, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Peterson moved to accept the meeting minutes of June 14, 2022; June 28, 2022; and July 12, 2022. 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 meeting minutes of June 14, 2022; June 28, 2022; and July 12, 2022. 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)
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital, Harding Road)
MOTION: At 11:04 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital, Harding Road). 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 11:04 pm, Mr. Peterson moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital, Harding Road). 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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