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April 4, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganize the Select Board and Mr.Peterson to become the new chair of the Select Board
MOTION: G. Murby moved to reorganize the Select Board and Mr.Peterson to become the new chair of the Select Board. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby moved to reorganize the Select Board and Mr.Peterson to become the new chair of the Select Board. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Chair Peterson Moved that Eileen Murphy become the Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: Chair Peterson Moved that Eileen Murphy become the Clerk of the Select Board. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Peterson Moved that Eileen Murphy become the Clerk of the Select Board. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve David Strymish, of Seventh Wave Brewing to request approval of a change of manager from Owen James Hawkins
MOTION: E Murphy moved to approve David Strymish, of Seventh Wave Brewing to request approval of a change of manager from Owen James Hawkins. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E Murphy moved to approve David Strymish, of Seventh Wave Brewing to request approval of a change of manager from Owen James Hawkins. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request that the Select Board hereby accepts Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022; as provided in the Norfolk County Retirement Board’s vote on November 30, 2022 and agree that eligible…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request that the Select Board hereby accepts Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022; as provided in the Norfolk County Retirement Board’s vote on November 30, 2022 and agree that eligible Norfolk County Retirement System retirees shall receive an additional 2% cost of living adjustment, for a total of 5%, on the first $18,000 for FY23 for all eligible retirees effective retroactive to July 1, 2022. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the request that the Select Board hereby accepts Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022; as provided in the Norfolk County Retirement Board’s vote on November 30, 2022 and agree that eligible Norfolk County Retirement System retirees shall receive an additional 2% cost of living adjustment, for a total of 5%, on the first $18,000 for FY23 for all eligible retirees effective retroactive to July 1, 2022. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
For The Select Board in accordance with its charter bylaws and ordinance hereby votes to authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote for The Select Board in accordance with its charter bylaws and ordinance hereby votes to authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the statement of interest form dated April 5th, 2023 for the Dale Street School located at 45 Adams Street, Medfield MA, 02052; which describes and explains the following deficiencies and priority categories in which an application can be submitted to the MSBA in the future; replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems (such as roofs, boilers, heating, and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility).
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote for The Select Board in accordance with its charter bylaws and ordinance hereby votes to authorize the superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the statement of interest form dated April 5th, 2023 for the Dale Street School located at 45 Adams Street, Medfield MA, 02052; which describes and explains the following deficiencies and priority categories in which an application can be submitted to the MSBA in the future; replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems (such as roofs, boilers, heating, and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility). … SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The Cemetery Expansion Project
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote on the Cemetery Expansion Project SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote on the Cemetery Expansion Project SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The Truck Exclusion request on Curve Street which will cost $9,950
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote on the Truck Exclusion request on Curve Street which will cost $9,950. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote on the Truck Exclusion request on Curve Street which will cost $9,950. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Request an exclusion on the weight limit on Bridge/Dale Streets for Medfield History Weekend’s trolley
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to request an exclusion on the weight limit on Bridge/Dale Streets for Medfield History Weekend’s trolley SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to request an exclusion on the weight limit on Bridge/Dale Streets for Medfield History Weekend’s trolley SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Appoint John C. Moon to the Dog Control Bylaw Committee
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to appoint John C. Moon to the Dog Control Bylaw Committee SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to appoint John C. Moon to the Dog Control Bylaw Committee SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
As the administering agency that the provisions of the application from TrinityFinancial LLC for site plan approval and inclusionary housing special permit under 300-20.6.a of the town zoning…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved as the administering agency that the provisions of the application from TrinityFinancial LLC for site plan approval and inclusionary housing special permit under 300-20.6.a of the town zoning bylaw complies with the requirements; thereof having included a housing marketing and selection plan set forth in the bylaw in an affordable housing restriction in accordance with 300-20.6.e.
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved as the administering agency that the provisions of the application from TrinityFinancial LLC for site plan approval and inclusionary housing special permit under 300-20.6.a of the town zoning bylaw complies with the requirements; thereof having included a housing marketing and selection plan set forth in the bylaw in an affordable housing restriction in accordance with 300-20.6.e. … SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The reduction of the quorum requirement for the Annual Town Meeting under Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022 to a quorum of 150
MOTION: E. Murphy moved vote on the reduction of the quorum requirement for the Annual Town Meeting under Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022 to a quorum of 150. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved vote on the reduction of the quorum requirement for the Annual Town Meeting under Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022 to a quorum of 150. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The Bellforge Arts Center to request a letter of support from the Select Board for their application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program for remediation in the Infirmary
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote on the Bellforge Arts Center to request a letter of support from the Select Board for their application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program for remediation in the Infirmary. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to vote on the Bellforge Arts Center to request a letter of support from the Select Board for their application to the MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program for remediation in the Infirmary. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the Consent Agenda (4/4/23)
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Consent Agenda (4/4/23). SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the Consent Agenda (4/4/23). SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
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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