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April 18, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Osler Peterson, Eileen Murphy
Absent: None
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Sign the contract Thomas Emero of Sunrun Solar for a three month solicitors license to start (Monday- Saturday 10AM-Sunset). A renewal will be granted if there are no issues without him having…
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign the contract Thomas Emero of Sunrun Solar for a three month solicitors license to start (Monday- Saturday 10AM-Sunset). A renewal will be granted if there are no issues without him having to reappear SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to sign the contract Thomas Emero of Sunrun Solar for a three month solicitors license to start (Monday- Saturday 10AM-Sunset). A renewal will be granted if there are no issues without him having to reappear SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the provisional promotion of Wayne Sallale to Sergeant
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the provisional promotion of Wayne Sallale to Sergeant 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 provisional promotion of Wayne Sallale to Sergeant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the provisional promotion of Joshua Souza to Sergeant
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the provisional promotion of Joshua Souza to Sergeant 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 provisional promotion of Joshua Souza to Sergeant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the provisional promotion of Garrett Ledbetter to Sergeant
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to approve the provisional promotion of Garrett Ledbetter to Sergeant 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 provisional promotion of Garrett Ledbetter to Sergeant SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Add stop sign placed at Adams as it intersects with Cottage and additionally, add a stop sign placed at Vinald as it intersects with Cottage
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to add stop sign placed at Adams as it intersects with Cottage and additionally, add a stop sign placed at Vinald as it intersects with Cottage SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to add stop sign placed at Adams as it intersects with Cottage and additionally, add a stop sign placed at Vinald as it intersects with Cottage SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Have street painted to indicate trail entrances on Causeway street and additionally to relocate the sign for the right hand turn after the stop at Main and North intersection- approved
MOTION: E. Murphy moved have street painted to indicate trail entrances on Causeway street and additionally to relocate the sign for the right hand turn after the stop at Main and North intersection- approved SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved have street painted to indicate trail entrances on Causeway street and additionally to relocate the sign for the right hand turn after the stop at Main and North intersection- approved SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Select Board to sign the Raising the Bar Licensing Agreement
MOTION: E. Murphy moved for Select Board to sign the Raising the Bar Licensing Agreement SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved for Select Board to sign the Raising the Bar Licensing Agreement SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The Select Board to send The Medfield Energy Committee Letter provided
MOTION: E. Murphy moved for the Select Board to send The Medfield Energy Committee Letter provided. SECONDED:G Murby VOTE: Peterson, no; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-1
Yes: Murby, MurphyNo: Peterson
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved for the Select Board to send The Medfield Energy Committee Letter provided. SECONDED:G Murby VOTE: Peterson, no; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
The Select Board to approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation of video conferencing in Chenery Hall and the Public Safety Training Room for $9,287
MOTION: E. Murphy moved for the Select Board to approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation of video conferencing in Chenery Hall and the Public Safety Training Room for $9,287 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved for the Select Board to approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation of video conferencing in Chenery Hall and the Public Safety Training Room for $9,287 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Has determined that the financial interest of the Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler as by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 3268A, Section 19, is not so substantial as to be deemed…
MOTION: E. Murphy moves that the Select Board has determined that the financial interest of the Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler as by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 3268A, Section 19, is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services of which the Town of Medfield may expect from her SECONDED:G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moves that the Select Board has determined that the financial interest of the Town Administrator, Kristine Trierweiler as by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 3268A, Section 19, is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services of which the Town of Medfield may expect from her SECONDED:G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
The MIIA Health Benefits Trust Renewal Rate Proposal 07/01/2023-06/30/2024
MOTION: E. Murphy motions to vote on the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Renewal Rate Proposal 07/01/2023-06/30/2024 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motions to vote on the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Renewal Rate Proposal 07/01/2023-06/30/2024 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Renew the annual Ambulance Services Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center
MOTION: E. Murphy motions to renew the annual Ambulance Services Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motions to renew the annual Ambulance Services Agreement with MetroWest Medical Center SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Truax Corp for annual catch basin cleaning for Stormwater Management MS4 Permit
MOTION: E. Murphy motions vote to sign the contract with Truax Corp for annual catch basin cleaning for Stormwater Management MS4 Permit SECONDED G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motions vote to sign the contract with Truax Corp for annual catch basin cleaning for Stormwater Management MS4 Permit SECONDED G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve MEMO’s request to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 15 through August 17 at the Gazebo and park outside the Library and request to hang a banner announcing the…
MOTION: E. Murphy motions approve MEMO’s request to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 15 through August 17 at the Gazebo and park outside the Library and request to hang a banner announcing the Concert series across Main Street at Baxter Park from June 3 through the last concert. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motions approve MEMO’s request to hold their annual Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June 15 through August 17 at the Gazebo and park outside the Library and request to hang a banner announcing the Concert series across Main Street at Baxter Park from June 3 through the last concert. SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Sign letter of support for One Stop/MassWorks grant application: Medfield State Hospital
MOTION: E. Murphy motions vote to sign letter of support for One Stop/MassWorks grant application: Medfield State Hospital SECONDED G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motions vote to sign letter of support for One Stop/MassWorks grant application: Medfield State Hospital SECONDED G Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (second: Murby)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: E. Murphy motions to approve the consent agenda SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motions to approve the consent agenda SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: Peterson, aye ; G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (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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