January 7, 2019

“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2019 MIIA Grant in an amount between $1,400 as discussed. Selectman White seconded. Discussion. Selectman Crowley asked for a brief explanation from Mr. Boynton. Town Administrator Boynton noted Ms. Carlisle was present to answer any questions noting this grant funding is to assist the building maintenance department to make more informed decisions regarding energy management choices. He further commended Ms. Carlisle on her efforts related to this grant funding. Selectman Crowley asked why the grant was from MIIA. Mr. Boynton stated MIIA is our insurer and provides grant funding for safety initiatives as well as building and maintenance performance. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the Order of Taking for Candlewood Drive as presented; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the taking; and further to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute all documents related to such taking, including notices to be sent to affected land owners and mortgagees. Selectman Trindade further moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt the Order of Taking for Island Road as presented; and further to determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the taking; and further to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute all documents related to such taking, including notices to be sent to affected land owners and mortgagees. Selectman Foresto seconded. Discussion. Selectman Crowley asked for a brief explanation from Ms. Saint Andre. Ms. Saint Andre stated that both roads were accepted as public ways at Town Meeting noting the orders of taking are for the purpose of easements to address drainage stating no land is being taken from the home owners. Selectman Trindade reminded all that this is part of the clean-up of long overdue streets acceptances of previously completed developments as public ways to allow the Town to maintain these roadways. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the deed to the Pine Ridge open space parcel as presented. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Ms. Saint Andre stated this is related to the prior agenda item explaining this is the parcel of open space to be deeded to the Town. Selectman Crowley asked if this is the final item to settle all Pine Ridge outstanding issues. Ms. Saint Andre stated there is one more parcel that is going to the Conservation Commission which they will be accepting at their next meeting and then the Board will also need to accept this parcel. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board open the May 13, 2019 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion. Selectman Crowley requested clarification on when the Town Election versus Town Meeting is scheduled. Selectman White stated that Town Meeting is the second Monday and the Town Election is the third Tuesday in May. She noted last year the date of the Town Meeting was changed due to the fact the second Monday and third Tuesday occurred within the same week. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board affirm the By-Law Committee Designees, the composition of which was voted on at the October 16, 2018 Selectmen’s meeting per the Town of Medway Charter. The members are: Selectmen’s Designees: Glenn Trindade and Maryjane White Finance Committee Designee: Ellen Hillery Planning and Economic Board Committee Designee: Tom Gay School Committee Designee: Cynthia Sullivan Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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