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April 16, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the grant for Bullet Proof Vests
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the grant for Bullet Proof Vests 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 approve the grant for Bullet Proof Vests SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Special Officer Robert Hain to the position of full-time officer effective April 21, 2024
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to appoint Special Officer Robert Hain to the position of full-time officer effective April 21, 2024 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 Special Officer Robert Hain to the position of full-time officer effective April 21, 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Student Officers Ingrid Sena, Timothy Reilly, Peter Braswell to full-time officers conditioned upon successful completion of the MPTC academy effective May 3, 2024
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to appoint Student Officers Ingrid Sena, Timothy Reilly, Peter Braswell to full-time officers conditioned upon successful completion of the MPTC academy effective May 3, 2024. 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 Student Officers Ingrid Sena, Timothy Reilly, Peter Braswell to full-time officers conditioned upon successful completion of the MPTC academy effective May 3, 2024. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint student Officer David Hayes to attend the next MPTC academy in May 2024 conditional on his meeting the requirements set forth by the MPTC pre-entrance standards
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to appoint student Officer David Hayes to attend the next MPTC academy in May 2024 conditional on his meeting the requirements set forth by the MPTC pre-entrance standards. 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 student Officer David Hayes to attend the next MPTC academy in May 2024 conditional on his meeting the requirements set forth by the MPTC pre-entrance standards. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign letters of support for the MSH Project for the next round of Historic Tax Credits
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to sign letters of support for the MSH Project for the next round of Historic Tax Credits 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 sign letters of support for the MSH Project for the next round of Historic Tax Credits SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the Wastewater Treatment Plan Assessment Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $270,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to assess the building and operations of…
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the Wastewater Treatment Plan Assessment Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $270,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to assess the building and operations of the facility and recommend upgrades and improvements for future operations and compliance. Term of compliance from April 16th, 2024- April 30th, 2025. 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 approve the Wastewater Treatment Plan Assessment Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $270,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to assess the building and operations of the facility and recommend upgrades and improvements for future operations and compliance. Term of compliance from April 16th, 2024- April 30th, 2025. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $220,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to investigate and evaluate areas of the town in which…
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $220,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to investigate and evaluate areas of the town in which inflow and infiltration has been identified in the sewer collection system 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 approve the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Contract with Woodard & Curran Inc for $220,000 funded by ARPA for professional engineering services to investigate and evaluate areas of the town in which inflow and infiltration has been identified in the sewer collection system SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the Verizon Consent Form to allow for the addition of 3 antennas to the Medfield State Hospital Water Storage Tank (VZW only has a total of 6 now and was originally granted 12)
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the Verizon Consent Form to allow for the addition of 3 antennas to the Medfield State Hospital Water Storage Tank (VZW only has a total of 6 now and was originally granted 12) 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 approve the Verizon Consent Form to allow for the addition of 3 antennas to the Medfield State Hospital Water Storage Tank (VZW only has a total of 6 now and was originally granted 12) SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the recommended complete street projects so the town can move ahead and apply for funding with BETA Group engineers submitting the application on behalf of the town
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the recommended complete street projects so the town can move ahead and apply for funding with BETA Group engineers submitting the application on behalf of the town 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 approve the recommended complete street projects so the town can move ahead and apply for funding with BETA Group engineers submitting the application on behalf of the town SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the one day liquor license request for Rock the Woods Concert at Rocky Woods on May 19th from 12-5pm
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the one day liquor license request for Rock the Woods Concert at Rocky Woods on May 19th from 12-5pm 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 approve the one day liquor license request for Rock the Woods Concert at Rocky Woods on May 19th from 12-5pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the request to sign the partnership letter for Natick’s Regional MVP Application on behalf of the Charles River Climate Compact
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the request to sign the partnership letter for Natick’s Regional MVP Application on behalf of the Charles River Climate Compact 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 approve the request to sign the partnership letter for Natick’s Regional MVP Application on behalf of the Charles River Climate Compact SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the items on the consent agenda
MOTION: G. Murby motioned to approve the items on the consent agenda. 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 approve the items on the consent agenda. SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
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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