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September 27, 2022
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the early voting schedule as proposed which begins Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 am, operating Monday through Saturday, not operating on Sunday, resuming on Monday, October 31 through…
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the early voting schedule as proposed which begins Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 am, operating Monday through Saturday, not operating on Sunday, resuming on Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 4, 2022. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the early voting schedule as proposed which begins Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 am, operating Monday through Saturday, not operating on Sunday, resuming on Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 4, 2022. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign the election warrant for State Election November 8, 2022
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign the election warrant for State Election November 8, 2022 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign the election warrant for State Election November 8, 2022 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint election workers for early voting and election day as follows: James Feeney, Linda Kimball, Laura Mulready, Linda Frawley, Bill Southwick, Theresa Knapp, Heidi Erickson, Robert…
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint election workers for early voting and election day as follows: 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, Annette Wells, Christine Babson, Maureen Lifsitz, Robert Winograd, Roseli Wiess SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint election workers for early voting and election day as follows: 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, Annette Wells, Christine Babson, Maureen Lifsitz, Robert Winograd, Roseli Wiess SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve the Environmental Partners Contract for Water System Hydraulic Model and Water Master Plan Update
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the Environmental Partners Contract for Water System Hydraulic Model and Water Master Plan Update. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the Environmental Partners Contract for Water System Hydraulic Model and Water Master Plan Update. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Amend the Medfield Energy Committee Charter as shown on the slide, "Advise on and support the Town's implementation of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan."
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to amend the Medfield Energy Committee Charter as shown on the slide, "Advise on and support the Town's implementation of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan." SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to amend the Medfield Energy Committee Charter as shown on the slide, "Advise on and support the Town's implementation of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan." SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Recommend the bonus at 100%
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to recommend the bonus at 100%. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to recommend the bonus at 100%. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve the Town Administrator Goals for FY23
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the Town Administrator Goals for FY23 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the Town Administrator Goals for FY23 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Corinne Schieffer as a Member-at-large to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint Corinne Schieffer as a Member-at-large to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint Corinne Schieffer as a Member-at-large to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Accept the resignation of Walter Kincaid from the Permanent Planning and Building Committee
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to accept the resignation of Walter Kincaid from the Permanent Planning and Building Committee. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to accept the resignation of Walter Kincaid from the Permanent Planning and Building Committee. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Kristine Barton to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of Charlie Peck's term expiring June 30, 2023
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint Kristine Barton to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of Charlie Peck's term expiring June 30, 2023. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint Kristine Barton to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the remainder of Charlie Peck's term expiring June 30, 2023. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint to the Dog Control Bylaw Review Committee: Frank Moran, John Thompson, Mark Farrell
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint to the Dog Control Bylaw Review Committee: Frank Moran, John Thompson, Mark Farrell. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint to the Dog Control Bylaw Review Committee: Frank Moran, John Thompson, Mark Farrell. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Appoint Georgia Colivas as Treasurer/Tax Collector for a term expiring June 30, 2025
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint Georgia Colivas as Treasurer/Tax Collector for a term expiring June 30, 2025. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to appoint Georgia Colivas as Treasurer/Tax Collector for a term expiring June 30, 2025. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign an agreement with MMCAP Infuse, a national cooperative group purchasing organization for government facilities that provides healthcare services to help in the purchasing of vaccines at…
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign an agreement with MMCAP Infuse, a national cooperative group purchasing organization for government facilities that provides healthcare services to help in the purchasing of vaccines at bulk rate SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign an agreement with MMCAP Infuse, a national cooperative group purchasing organization for government facilities that provides healthcare services to help in the purchasing of vaccines at bulk rate SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Authorize use of ARPA funds for Medfield Outreach for the renewal for the Interface Referral Program ($6,000)
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to authorize use of ARPA funds for Medfield Outreach for the renewal for the Interface Referral Program ($6,000) SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to authorize use of ARPA funds for Medfield Outreach for the renewal for the Interface Referral Program ($6,000) SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign the PILOT Agreement with Solect for the solar project at the DPW Town Garage
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign the PILOT Agreement with Solect for the solar project at the DPW Town Garage SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign the PILOT Agreement with Solect for the solar project at the DPW Town Garage SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Sign the $25,000 contract with Plan Sustain LLC for the preparation of a DCS approvable Open Space and Recreation Plan
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign the $25,000 contract with Plan Sustain LLC for the preparation of a DCS approvable Open Space and Recreation Plan SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to sign the $25,000 contract with Plan Sustain LLC for the preparation of a DCS approvable Open Space and Recreation Plan SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
The Consent Agenda
MOTION: O. Peterson moved the Consent Agenda. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved the Consent Agenda. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Approve the meeting minutes of August 2, 2022 and August 30, 2022 as amended
MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 2, 2022 and August 30, 2022 as amended. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 2, 2022 and August 30, 2022 as amended. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (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)
MOTION: At 10:18, G. Murby moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital). SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 10:18, G. Murby moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Medfield State Hospital). SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, 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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