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September 17, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 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 requests to use MSH property for Dover Sherborn High School cross-country races on September 25th and October 23rd
G. Murby motioned to approve the requests to use MSH property for Dover Sherborn High School cross-country races on September 25th and October 23rd 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 requests to use MSH property for Dover Sherborn High School cross-country races on September 25th and October 23rd SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Joseph Tosone as a full-time police officer with the Medfield Police Department effective September 29
G. Murby motioned to appoint Joseph Tosone as a full-time police officer with the Medfield Police Department effective September 29 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 Joseph Tosone as a full-time police officer with the Medfield Police Department effective September 29 SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Endorse the Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy submitted by the Energy Committee
G. Murby motioned to endorse the Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy submitted by the Energy Committee SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to endorse the Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy submitted by the Energy Committee SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Approve the idea of pursuing additional design firms within the $35,000 earmark
G. Murby motioned to approve the idea of pursuing additional design firms within the $35,000 earmark 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 idea of pursuing additional design firms within the $35,000 earmark SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Authorize proceedings with BETA for conceptual design shared in the presentation that evening
O. Peterson motioned to authorize proceedings with BETA for conceptual design shared in the presentation that evening SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
From the minutes
“O. Peterson motioned to authorize proceedings with BETA for conceptual design shared in the presentation that evening SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Peterson, second: Murby)
Sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an…
G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an additional $30,000 from Chapter 90 for design to bring the total to $330,000. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0
The minutes name Gus Murby as both mover and seconder ("SECONDED: G. Murby"), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“G. Murby motioned to sign the contract with Beta Engineering for West/27 intersection Design. Period of performance from September 17, 2024 to December 31st, 2026 in the amount of $300,000. Also, to authorize an additional $30,000 from Chapter 90 for design to bring the total to $330,000. SECONDED: G. Murby VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby)
Sign the Charles River Public Health District Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shares Services Grant
G. Murby motioned to sign the Charles River Public Health District Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shares Services 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 sign the Charles River Public Health District Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shares Services Grant SECONDED:O. Peterson VOTE: E. Murphy, aye; O. Peterson, aye; G. Murby, aye MOTION CARRIES: 3-0.” (Motion: Murby, second: Peterson)
Appoint Eileen Murphy to the Capital Budgeting Committee
G. Murby motioned to appoint Eileen Murphy to the Capital Budgeting Committee 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 Eileen Murphy to the Capital Budgeting Committee 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)
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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