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March 26, 2024
29 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Eileen Murphy as present, but the recorded vote names only Gus Murby and Osler Peterson (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to elect Eileen Murphy as the Chair of the Select Board SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Gus Murby as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Osler Peterson (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: O. Peterson motioned to vote to elect Gustave Murby as Clerk of the Select Board SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murphy)
Recommend passage of Article number 30; the Dog Control Bylaw, expanded leash requirement and designation of off leash areas that will be exempted from the revised leash requirement
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to recommend passage of Article number 30; the Dog Control Bylaw, expanded leash requirement and designation of off leash areas that will be exempted from the revised leash requirement.. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to recommend passage of Article number 30; the Dog Control Bylaw, expanded leash requirement and designation of off leash areas that will be exempted from the revised leash requirement.. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 1: Annual Town Reports
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 1: Annual Town Reports VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 1: Annual Town Reports VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 18: Appropriation to the Capital Stabilization Fund
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 18: Appropriation to the Capital Stabilization Fund VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 18: Appropriation to the Capital Stabilization Fund VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 20: Elementary School Feasibility Study Funding
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 20: Elementary School Feasibility Study Funding VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 20: Elementary School Feasibility Study Funding VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 21: Prior Year Bills
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 21: Prior Year Bills VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 21: Prior Year Bills VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 24: Rescind Bond Authorization for the Mt. Nebo Water Tower Painting Project (ATM 2018 Art 35)
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 24: Rescind Bond Authorization for the Mt. Nebo Water Tower Painting Project (ATM 2018 Art 35) VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 24: Rescind Bond Authorization for the Mt. Nebo Water Tower Painting Project (ATM 2018 Art 35) VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 25: Appropriation to 375th Anniversary Trust Fund
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 25: Appropriation to 375th Anniversary Trust Fund VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 25: Appropriation to 375th Anniversary Trust Fund VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 26: Appropriation to Economic Vitality Fund
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 26: Appropriation to Economic Vitality Fund VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 26: Appropriation to Economic Vitality Fund VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 27: Appropriation for Pond Survey(s)
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 27: Appropriation for Pond Survey(s) VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 27: Appropriation for Pond Survey(s) VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 28: Appropriation for maintenance and security at the Medfield State Hospital
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 28: Appropriation for maintenance and security at the Medfield State Hospital VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 28: Appropriation for maintenance and security at the Medfield State Hospital VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 29: Town Moderator 3-Year Term
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 29: Town Moderator 3-Year Term VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 29: Town Moderator 3-Year Term VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 31: Hinkley North Disposition Authority
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 31: Hinkley North Disposition Authority VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 31: Hinkley North Disposition Authority VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 33: Zoning Enforcement Fees
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 33: Zoning Enforcement Fees VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 33: Zoning Enforcement Fees VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 34: Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws
MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 34: Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: Select Board Members were all in favor of Article 34: Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.”
Submit Article 33, Zoning Enforcement Fees; Article 35, Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws; and Article 37, MBTA Communities Zoning District to the Planning Board for review
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to submit Article 33, Zoning Enforcement Fees; Article 35, Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws; and Article 37, MBTA Communities Zoning District to the Planning Board for review. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to submit Article 33, Zoning Enforcement Fees; Article 35, Authorize Select Board name change in Town Bylaws; and Article 37, MBTA Communities Zoning District to the Planning Board for review. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Ramaa Rao as an associate member of the Board of Health
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to appoint Ramaa Rao as an associate member of the Board of Health SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to appoint Ramaa Rao as an associate member of the Board of Health SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Clear Span Fabric Structures, Inc. for the replacement of two clarifier covers at the wastewater treatment plant, the cost of which will…
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Clear Span Fabric Structures, Inc. for the replacement of two clarifier covers at the wastewater treatment plant, the cost of which will primarily be paid for through insurance proceeds SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Clear Span Fabric Structures, Inc. for the replacement of two clarifier covers at the wastewater treatment plant, the cost of which will primarily be paid for through insurance proceeds SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the contract with Kraft Power Corporation for a new generator for the wastewater treatment plant for $272,891
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Kraft Power Corporation for a new generator for the wastewater treatment plant for $272,891 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Kraft Power Corporation for a new generator for the wastewater treatment plant for $272,891 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the contract with Truax Corporation for our annual catch basin cleaning at $19.95/catch basin for a total of $41,895 (2100 catch basins)
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Truax Corporation for our annual catch basin cleaning at $19.95/catch basin for a total of $41,895 (2100 catch basins) SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Truax Corporation for our annual catch basin cleaning at $19.95/catch basin for a total of $41,895 (2100 catch basins) SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the contract with Rise Engineering for rooftop heat pump units at the Library for $32,918
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Rise Engineering for rooftop heat pump units at the Library for $32,918 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Rise Engineering for rooftop heat pump units at the Library for $32,918 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the contract with Norel for the replacement of the sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library for $27,302.93
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Norel for the replacement of the sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library for $27,302.93 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Norel for the replacement of the sprinkler heads at the Medfield Public Library for $27,302.93 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror for ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center for $7,840
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror for ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center for $7,840 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror for ceiling repairs at the Parks and Recreation Center for $7,840 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the Schedule Z for the solar array at the DPW Garage
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the Schedule Z for the solar array at the DPW Garage SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the Schedule Z for the solar array at the DPW Garage SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a sandwich board request to advertise the opening of the Medfield Community Market at North/Main from May 5 through May 19 and a request for the additional weeks of April 1 through April 15
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to approve a sandwich board request to advertise the opening of the Medfield Community Market at North/Main from May 5 through May 19 and a request for the additional weeks of April 1 through April 15 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to vote to approve a sandwich board request to advertise the opening of the Medfield Community Market at North/Main from May 5 through May 19 and a request for the additional weeks of April 1 through April 15 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Accept the Consent Agenda items
MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept the Consent Agenda items SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy moved to accept the Consent Agenda items SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the following meeting minutes;January, 16, 2024 and January 23, 2024
MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the following meeting minutes;January, 16, 2024 and January 23, 2024 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: E. Murphy motioned to approve the following meeting minutes;January, 16, 2024 and January 23, 2024 SECONDED: G Murby VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to adjourn the meeting SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“MOTION: G. Murby motioned to adjourn the meeting SECONDED: O. Peterson VOTE: G. Murby, aye; E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
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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