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August 20, 2024
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Gus Murby, Eileen Murphy, Osler Peterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Osler Peterson recused himself from the vote to rescind two ARPA allocations.
Every vote, in order
Approve the request for a Solicitor's License from Craig Yancich from SunRun Solar for three Months (August 24th- November 24th) from 10:00AM-7:00PM
G. Murby motioned to approve the request for a Solicitor's License from Craig Yancich from SunRun Solar for three Months (August 24th- November 24th) from 10:00AM-7:00PM 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 for a Solicitor's License from Craig Yancich from SunRun Solar for three Months (August 24th- November 24th) from 10:00AM-7:00PM SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the applications for solicitors licenses for Emely Morillo and Paola Reynoso from SunRun Solar for three Months (August 24th- November 24th) from 10:00AM-7:00PM
G. Murby motioned to approve the applications for solicitors licenses for Emely Morillo and Paola Reynoso from SunRun Solar for three Months (August 24th- November 24th) from 10:00AM-7:00PM 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 applications for solicitors licenses for Emely Morillo and Paola Reynoso from SunRun Solar for three Months (August 24th- November 24th) from 10:00AM-7:00PM SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on September 3, 2024
G. Murby motioned to sign the warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on September 3, 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 sign the warrant for the State Primary Election to be held on September 3, 2024 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 FY25 State 911 Training Grant
G. Murby motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY25 State 911 Training 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 authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY25 State 911 Training Grant SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the contract with SCADA Upgrade Services, Phase 3 with Woodard and Curran for $200,000
G. Murby motioned approve the contract with SCADA Upgrade Services, Phase 3 with Woodard and Curran for $200,000 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 contract with SCADA Upgrade Services, Phase 3 with Woodard and Curran for $200,000 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the contract for the design of Hartford Street Drainage Improvements TEC, Inc. for $95,000
G. Murby motioned approve the contract for the design of Hartford Street Drainage Improvements TEC, Inc. for $95,000 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 contract for the design of Hartford Street Drainage Improvements TEC, Inc. for $95,000 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Award a contract to Weston & Sampson for contract management for the Medfield Wastewater Treatment Facility in the capacity of Chief Operator with Weston & Sampson Services, Inc for $155,400.00…
G. Murby motioned to award a contract to Weston & Sampson for contract management for the Medfield Wastewater Treatment Facility in the capacity of Chief Operator with Weston & Sampson Services, Inc for $155,400.00 (Year1), $161,880.00 (Year 2), $168,600.00 (Year3) SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to award a contract to Weston & Sampson for contract management for the Medfield Wastewater Treatment Facility in the capacity of Chief Operator with Weston & Sampson Services, Inc for $155,400.00 (Year1), $161,880.00 (Year 2), $168,600.00 (Year3) SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the four Chapter 90 reimbursement requests; a. Various roads, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $204,786.4 b. South Street, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to…
G. Murby motioned to approve the four Chapter 90 reimbursement requests; a. Various roads, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $204,786.4 b. South Street, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $377,981.24 c. Curve Street truck exclusion study, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $8,022.36 d. Complete Streets reimbursement; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $37,471 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 four Chapter 90 reimbursement requests; a. Various roads, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $204,786.4 b. South Street, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $377,981.24 c. Curve Street truck exclusion study, 2023; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $8,022.36 d. Complete Streets reimbursement; bringing the total reimbursable amount to $37,471 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the two signs with scalloped corners (with just the name), and up to $1400 in Economic Development funds to pay for construction and installation
G. Murby motioned to approve the two signs with scalloped corners (with just the name), and up to $1400 in Economic Development funds to pay for construction and installation 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 two signs with scalloped corners (with just the name), and up to $1400 in Economic Development funds to pay for construction and installation SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the FY25 Annual Clinical Consultant Contract for Medfield Outreach for 40 hours of service at $120 total value at $4800
G. Murby motioned to sign the FY25 Annual Clinical Consultant Contract for Medfield Outreach for 40 hours of service at $120 total value at $4800 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 FY25 Annual Clinical Consultant Contract for Medfield Outreach for 40 hours of service at $120 total value at $4800 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize the Fire Chief sign the annual Ambulance Service Affiliation Agreement between Medfield Fire Department and Steward Norwood Hospital
G. Murby motioned to authorize the Fire Chief sign the annual Ambulance Service Affiliation Agreement between Medfield Fire Department and Steward Norwood Hospital 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 Fire Chief sign the annual Ambulance Service Affiliation Agreement between Medfield Fire Department and Steward Norwood Hospital 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 engagement letter with Anderson & Kreiger in connection with environmental matters at the former Medfield State Hospital and future redevelopment of…
G. Murby motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the engagement letter with Anderson & Kreiger in connection with environmental matters at the former Medfield State Hospital and future redevelopment of the former Medfield Landfill 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 engagement letter with Anderson & Kreiger in connection with environmental matters at the former Medfield State Hospital and future redevelopment of the former Medfield Landfill 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 The Sweet Group, LLC to perform Board of Health Agent services through June 30, 2027
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with The Sweet Group, LLC to perform Board of Health Agent services through June 30, 2027 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 The Sweet Group, LLC to perform Board of Health Agent services through June 30, 2027 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 Arrowstreet for the performance and development of a municipal and school buildings evaluation and capital plan
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Arrowstreet for the performance and development of a municipal and school buildings evaluation and capital 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 Arrowstreet for the performance and development of a municipal and school buildings evaluation and capital plan SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Sign the following for Blake Middle School’s rooftop solar system to reflect updated design with three modules removed per the as-built document; a. an amendment to the PPA b. an amendment to…
G. Murby motioned to sign the following for Blake Middle School’s rooftop solar system to reflect updated design with three modules removed per the as-built document; a. an amendment to the PPA b. an amendment to the lease c. the notice of lease 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 following for Blake Middle School’s rooftop solar system to reflect updated design with three modules removed per the as-built document; a. an amendment to the PPA b. an amendment to the lease c. the notice of lease SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved
G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes say "NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate"; the other two members voted aye.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to rescind votes to provide $45,000 in ARPA funding for Economic Development previously approved and $58,000 in ARPA funding for Fuel Assistance previously approved. SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye; NB - O. Peterson recuse and did not participate MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting -…
G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting - $10,000 d. Rental/Utility Assistance Reimbursement to The Medfield Foundation - $47,965 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0
The minutes list Osler Peterson as present, but the recorded vote names only Eileen Murphy and Gus Murby (2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to approve the following expenditures from the Town’s Norfolk County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation a. Hinkley Playground - $25,000 b. Duct Cleaning - $100,000 c. Tree Planting - $10,000 d. Rental/Utility Assistance Reimbursement to The Medfield Foundation - $47,965 SECONDED: E. Murphy VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 2-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Murphy)
Sign the letter of support for the August 2024 MHC application for state historic tax credits for Trinity Financial Redevelopment of the Medfield State Hospital
G. Murby motioned to sign the letter of support for the August 2024 MHC application for state historic tax credits for Trinity Financial Redevelopment of the Medfield State Hospital 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 letter of support for the August 2024 MHC application for state historic tax credits for Trinity Financial Redevelopment of the Medfield State Hospital 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 for Zullo Gallery for September 20th from 5:30 pm-11:30 pm
G. Murby motioned to approve the one day liquor license for Zullo Gallery for September 20th from 5:30 pm-11:30 pm 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 one day liquor license for Zullo Gallery for September 20th from 5:30 pm-11:30 pm 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 for the Trustees of Reservations for the following events: a. Rock the Woods Outdoor Music Festival at Rocky Woods Reservation for August 24 from 12:00 pm -…
G. Murby motioned to approve the one day liquor license for the Trustees of Reservations for the following events: a. Rock the Woods Outdoor Music Festival at Rocky Woods Reservation for August 24 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm b. Friday the 13th Scary Movie Night on September 13th from 6:00 pm - 12:00 am 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 one day liquor license for the Trustees of Reservations for the following events: a. Rock the Woods Outdoor Music Festival at Rocky Woods Reservation for August 24 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm b. Friday the 13th Scary Movie Night on September 13th from 6:00 pm - 12:00 am SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Issue a Common Victualler License to Roche Brothers for the remainder of calendar year 2024
G. Murby motioned to issue a Common Victualler License to Roche Brothers for the remainder of calendar year 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 issue a Common Victualler License to Roche Brothers for the remainder of calendar year 2024 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve a sign request from the MYBA to put up registration sandwich boards at the usual locations from August 21 through September 4 with an additional time request that they remain up until…
G. Murby motioned to approve a sign request from the MYBA to put up registration sandwich boards at the usual locations from August 21 through September 4 with an additional time request that they remain up until October 2 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 a sign request from the MYBA to put up registration sandwich boards at the usual locations from August 21 through September 4 with an additional time request that they remain up until October 2 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)
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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