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July 16, 2024
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Includes a joint session with the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill a commission vacancy; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the request of $77,640 from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund Reserve for a boiler replacement at Medfield High School
G. Murby motioned to approve the request of $77,640 from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund Reserve for a boiler replacement at Medfield High School SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the request of $77,640 from the Municipal Buildings Stabilization Fund Reserve for a boiler replacement at Medfield High School SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Officer Dylan Haldiman, Officer William Crisafulli and Officer Garrett Ledbetter to the position of Sergeant effective immediately
G. Murby motioned appoint Officer Dylan Haldiman, Officer William Crisafulli and Officer Garrett Ledbetter to the position of Sergeant effective immediately SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned appoint Officer Dylan Haldiman, Officer William Crisafulli and Officer Garrett Ledbetter to the position of Sergeant effective immediately SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Special Police Officer Sandra Burton to the position of full-time Police Officer effective August 11, 2024
G. Murby motioned appoint Special Police Officer Sandra Burton to the position of full-time Police Officer effective August 11, 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned appoint Special Police Officer Sandra Burton to the position of full-time Police Officer effective August 11, 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint canine, "Nova" to the police department as a community engagement/search resource
G. Murby motioned to appoint canine, "Nova" to the police department as a community engagement/search resource SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to appoint canine, "Nova" to the police department as a community engagement/search resource SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s nomination of Mr. Nicholas Brown to fill the vacancy
G. Murby moved to support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s nomination of Mr. Nicholas Brown to fill the vacancy SECONDED:O. Peterson ROLL CALL VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby moved to support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s nomination of Mr. Nicholas Brown to fill the vacancy SECONDED:O. Peterson ROLL CALL VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s appointment of Mr. Nicholas Brown to fill the vacancy through March 2025
Chair Murphy moved to support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s appointment of Mr. Nicholas Brown to fill the vacancy through March 2025 SECONDED:G. Murby ROLL CALL VOTE: E. Murphy, yes; O. Peterson, yes; G. Murby, yes MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“Chair Murphy moved to support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s appointment of Mr. Nicholas Brown to fill the vacancy through March 2025 SECONDED:G. Murby ROLL CALL VOTE: E. Murphy, yes; O. Peterson, yes; G. Murby, yes MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Murby)
Approve the request permission to host Rehearsal for Life on August 1st and 2nd from 8-9pm
G. Murby motioned approve the request permission to host Rehearsal for Life on August 1st and 2nd from 8-9pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned approve the request permission to host Rehearsal for Life on August 1st and 2nd from 8-9pm SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the amendment to the PPA representing a reduction of rates from $.14kWh to $.107/kWH. He also recommended that as part of the document, the Select Board agreed to the amendment of the…
G. Murby motioned to sign the amendment to the PPA representing a reduction of rates from $.14kWh to $.107/kWH. He also recommended that as part of the document, the Select Board agreed to the amendment of the lease having the new exhibit B, and that they sign the notice of the lease as well to be recorded as the official change to the lease. - It was also noted that all three Select Board Members were required to sign SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the amendment to the PPA representing a reduction of rates from $.14kWh to $.107/kWH. He also recommended that as part of the document, the Select Board agreed to the amendment of the lease having the new exhibit B, and that they sign the notice of the lease as well to be recorded as the official change to the lease. - It was also noted that all three Select Board Members were required to sign SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve thePower Home Remodeling Solicitors License request from the following individuals: M-F 10:00AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 9:30 AM -1:00 PM from July 15- October 15, 2024 a. Fabrice Rene b.…
G. Murby motioned to approve thePower Home Remodeling Solicitors License request from the following individuals: M-F 10:00AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 9:30 AM -1:00 PM from July 15- October 15, 2024 a. Fabrice Rene b. Jeremy Hernandez c. Jacob Gai d. Paul Vieira e. Mike Malcolm f. Lucas Slane SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve thePower Home Remodeling Solicitors License request from the following individuals: M-F 10:00AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 9:30 AM -1:00 PM from July 15- October 15, 2024 a. Fabrice Rene b. Jeremy Hernandez c. Jacob Gai d. Paul Vieira e. Mike Malcolm f. Lucas Slane SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Simmons University to host an intern to provide clinical and educational experience within the Medfield Outreach Department for…
G. Murby motioned to vote sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Simmons University to host an intern to provide clinical and educational experience within the Medfield Outreach Department for 11 months SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to vote sign the affiliation agreement between the Town of Medfield and Simmons University to host an intern to provide clinical and educational experience within the Medfield Outreach Department for 11 months SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the contracts with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant)
G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contracts with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant) SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to vote to sign the contracts with VHB for design development site civil engineering plans for the Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment (HousingWorks Grant) 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 Woodard & Curran for Asset Management Services and Sewer Collection System Asset Management Plan
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Woodard & Curran for Asset Management Services and Sewer Collection System Asset Management Plan SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Woodard & Curran for Asset Management Services and Sewer Collection System Asset Management Plan 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 Co., Inc. for building envelope repairs at the CENTER at Medfield for $9,910
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror Co., Inc. for building envelope repairs at the CENTER at Medfield for $9,910 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Suburban Glass and Mirror Co., Inc. for building envelope repairs at the CENTER at Medfield for $9,910 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Allocate $26,774 of Treasury American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds towards the Municipal Building Evaluation and Capital Plan study
G. Murby motioned to allocate $26,774 of Treasury American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds towards the Municipal Building Evaluation and Capital Plan study SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to allocate $26,774 of Treasury American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds towards the Municipal Building Evaluation and Capital Plan study 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 the FY24 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE Grant Award Contract for the Fire Department for a total award of $6,900
G. Murby motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE Grant Award Contract for the Fire Department for a total award of $6,900 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE Grant Award Contract for the Fire Department for a total award of $6,900 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve items on the Consent Agenda
G. Murby motioned to approve 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
“G. Murby motioned to approve 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)
Approve the minutes from March 4, 2024
G. Murby motioned to approve the minutes from March 4, 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the minutes from March 4, 2024 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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