March 4, 2019

“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Mendy Tarkowski to the Medway Pride Day Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2019. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the SAFE grant in the amount of $6,154 as discussed. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked who wrote the grant application. Town Administrator Boynton stated Chief Lynch VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the donation for the Summer Concert Series in the amount of $1,000 as discussed and further authorize the expenditure of future sponsors’ donations. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion. Selectman Crowley asked how the Parks programs registration is going. Ms. Harrington reported it is going well noting that spring registration opens on March 11th. The Board commended Ms. Harrington on the brochure. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with George E. Sansoucy for Valuation Model Update Services for the Electric Utility Properties owned by New England Power and NSTAR in the amount of $4,000 as presented. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley requested a status update on the ATB cases as to when these will be completed and how much this will cost. Town Administrator Boynton stated he does not know when these cases will be completed noting that the Springfield case is currently being heard. We are waiting for the result of the Springfield case to assist in determining the amount of funding needed to set aside until this case is resolved noting we have over $2 million put aside to date. Selectman Crowley asked how this is funded. Town Administrator Boynton stated there is a State mandated overlay surplus account that is designated for assignment within the levy limit. He noted, once we get clarity of the situation based on the result of the Springfield case, we will probably only need to put $400,000 per year towards this issue versus the current $500,000 per year. In 2014, there was assignment of new values to the poles and wires owned by Eversource and they disputed this stating they were too high. The dispute was brought to the State Appellate Tax Board, which is notoriously slow to adjudicate cases. Mr. Boynton anticipates that it is unlikely that all of the other pending cases will make it through the ATB and that the parties will come to the table to negotiate. Selectman Crowley asked how much of the $2 million is tied up to these two cases. Mr. Boynton stated all of it. Selectman Crowley asked if they paid any of the taxes they were billed. Mr. Boynton stated they paid what the thought they owed. Selectman Trindade stated that many other cities and towns are also in the same situation as Medway including Lynn, Boston, Springfield and others as they all use the same model as Medway. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with D&R General Contracting, Inc. for On-Call Paving Services in an amount not to exceed $1,116,000 annually and subject to funding in future fiscal years. Selectman White seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve both the name change and the expanded scope of the Energy Committee as addressed in the letter dated February 25, 2019. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion. Selectman Trindade stated he thought this was a good idea and the more involvement, the better. Selectman Crowley asked for details on what they could do to impact the water issues. Ms. Carey stated looking into water conservation measures in the both the schools and municipal buildings. Mr. Ellsworth explained that sustainability means meeting the current needs without impairing future generations to meet their needs noting this group would look at the longer range focus feeling this would work well with those committees that may have a more immediate focus to assist them to solve longer term and complex issues. Selectman Crowley requested a report of energy use by the Town and School over time including the impact of those initiatives already implemented. Selectman Foresto reported baselines were established and data gathering began ten years ago to ensure captured savings were achieved stating the School Finance Director and Town DPS currently track this data. Mr. Ellsworth noted that as part of the Green Community, the State mandates tracking usage inclusive of electrical, natural gas, etc. Selectman Crowley requested a one page report on the status of the Town’s consumption. Mr. Ellsworth stated an additional goal of the committee is to help people understand the need for sustainability. Selectman Foresto noted we are learning about this from the high school student members of the Green Team and we need to catch up. Selectman Crowley stated that we are looking for grant funding for the solar panels for the new DPS facility noting the return on investment of 20 years if grant funding is not secured and requested they add this to their efforts. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to add a warrant article for the proposed right to farm by-law to the annual town meeting warrant with submission to the Board of Health, PEDB, and Zoning Board of Appeals for their review and approval. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the Host Community Agreement with NEO Alternatives, LLC for a Marijuana Cultivation and Processing facility at 4 Marc Road as discussed. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley stated this will be the third company in Medway and asked if they know of any other Towns where there are three companies. Ms. Lewis stated Holliston has two and both Franklin and Framingham have one. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to sign a letter of non-opposition for NEO Manufacturing MA, LLC to operate a Registered Marijuana Treatment Facility at 4 Marc Road, the language to be updated as discussed with approval by the Chair of the final content. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the bond agreement for Wetlands Replication for the Salmon Retirement Community in the amount of $10,000 as presented. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton commended Ms. Graziano noting the extent of her efforts and stated she is the best at what she does. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Trindade moved to close the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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