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June 17, 2019
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Foresto, Glenn Trindade, Dennis Crowley, Richard D’Innocenzo
Absent: Maryjane White
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 3, 2019 joint meeting with the Medway Housing Authority and the June 3, 2019 Selectmen’s Meeting
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 3, 2019 joint meeting with the Medway Housing Authority and the June 3, 2019 Selectmen’s Meeting.
Yes: Crowley, Foresto, TrindadeAbstained: D’Innocenzo
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 3, 2019 joint meeting with the Medway Housing Authority and the June 3, 2019 Selectmen’s Meeting. Selectman Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-0-1Selectman D’Innocenzo abstained..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appointment Considerations: Affordable Housing Trust (AHT): Jack Wolfe; By-Law Committee: Jeff Segarra; Historical...
Appoint Jack Wolfe to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term expiring on June 30, 2021
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Jack Wolfe to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Jack Wolfe to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term expiring on June 30, 2021. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Appoint Jeff Segarra to the By-Law Committee replacing Cindy Sullivan as representative of the School Committee for a term expiring upon the report of the committee at the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Jeff Segarra to the By-Law Committee replacing Cindy Sullivan as representative of the School Committee for a term expiring upon the report of the committee at the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Jeff Segarra to the By-Law Committee replacing Cindy Sullivan as representative of the School Committee for a term expiring upon the report of the committee at the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Appoint Board appoint McKenzie Ward to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Board appoint McKenzie Ward to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Board appoint McKenzie Ward to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if she just graduated from Medway High School. Ms. Ward confirmed. Selectman Crowley asked that she reach out to her friends to join a committee as well. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Indirect Cost Allocation - $517,703
Authorize the Chair to execute the Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Indirect Cost Allocation Agreement as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Indirect Cost Allocation Agreement as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the Fiscal Year 2020 Enterprise Funds Indirect Cost Allocation Agreement as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked where the costs in the EMS enterprise fund were moved to. Ms. Pratt stated to the General Fund. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant - $15,000
Authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant in the amount of $15,000 as discussed
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant in the amount of $15,000 as discussed.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, TrindadeNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant in the amount of $15,000 as discussed. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Foresto voiced his frustration of having to accept consultants from the state versus someone that the Town would select, understanding that this grant positions us for future state grant funding opportunities. Mr. Boynton stated we do not have to move forward on this, however, this allows us to be proactive versus reactive relative to any issues identified that will then allow further access to state funding if it becomes available. Selectmen Crowley and Foresto stated they do not appreciate the current state process. VOTE: 3-1-0Crowley opposed..” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Contract with MTC OPS, LLC for Auction Facilitation – 12% of Final Sale Price of Each Sold Item
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with MTC OPS, LLC for auction facilitation services in the amount of 12% of the final sale price of each sold item as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with MTC OPS, LLC for auction facilitation services in the amount of 12% of the final sale price of each sold item as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with MTC OPS, LLC for auction facilitation services in the amount of 12% of the final sale price of each sold item as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley noted other towns have sold their old fire call boxes at auction and requested that Chief Lynch do the same once they have been removed. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Discussion/Vote: Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application for One (1) Affordable Unit at Medway Greens
Board vote authorize the Chair to execute the Local Initiative Program application for one Affordable Unit at Medway Greens as presented
Selectman Trindade moved Board vote authorize the Chair to execute the Local Initiative Program application for one Affordable Unit at Medway Greens as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved Board vote authorize the Chair to execute the Local Initiative Program application for one Affordable Unit at Medway Greens as presented. Selectman Crowley seconded. Discussion: Selectman Foresto asked if the condo fees were the same for both affordable and market based units. Mr. Havens confirmed noting this is not normally the case but allows for equal shares in the condo vote, is fair for all owners, and results in less resentments. Selectman Crowley noted the lack of equality in condo fees for affordable versus market value units having caused numerous past complaints. Chair Sherry reported there was no discussion relative to these fees with the Affordable Housing Trust. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Approval: Contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a Brush Truck - $103,342
Authorize chair to execute the contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a brush truck in the amount of $103,342 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to authorize chair to execute the contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a brush truck in the amount of $103,342 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to authorize chair to execute the contract with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a brush truck in the amount of $103,342 as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley commended the Capital Investment Planning Committee on their work relative to this purchase. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Field Site Affiliation Agreement with FIRST RESPONSE Emergency Medical Education for Interns Field Rotations
Authorize the chair to execute the Field Site Affiliation Agreement with FIRST RESPONSE Emergency Medical Education for intern field rotations as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to authorize the chair to execute the Field Site Affiliation Agreement with FIRST RESPONSE Emergency Medical Education for intern field rotations as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to authorize the chair to execute the Field Site Affiliation Agreement with FIRST RESPONSE Emergency Medical Education for intern field rotations as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Amended Host Community Agreement (HCA) with PhytoTherapy, Inc.
Board vote to authorize the Chair to execute the amended Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy, Inc. as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that Board vote to authorize the Chair to execute the amended Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy, Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that Board vote to authorize the Chair to execute the amended Host Community Agreement with PhytoTherapy, Inc. as presented. Selectman Crowley seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley requested that changed sections of these types of documents be bolded in the future. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Discussion/Vote: Medway Town Charter – Home Rule Legislation
Approve the recommendation to repeal the prior legislation, Chapter 84 of the Acts of 2008, as part of the Legislative approval of these Charter changes
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommendation to repeal the prior legislation, Chapter 84 of the Acts of 2008, as part of the Legislative approval of these Charter changes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommendation to repeal the prior legislation, Chapter 84 of the Acts of 2008, as part of the Legislative approval of these Charter changes. Selectman Crowley seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if this has been reviewed by Town Counsel. Mr. Boynton confirmed noting there has been no information back from Town Counsel and does not anticipate changes. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Approve the recommended change in Chapter 2, Section 2-5-2 changing the word "selection" to "appointment"
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended change in Chapter 2, Section 2-5-2 changing the word "selection" to "appointment".
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended change in Chapter 2, Section 2-5-2 changing the word "selection" to "appointment". Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve the recommended changes in Chapter 3, Section 3-1-2 relative to the election of "three members" of the board of health and "three members" of the water and sewer advisory committee....
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended changes in Chapter 3, Section 3-1-2 relative to the election of "three members" of the board of health and "three members" of the water and sewer advisory committee. Further, the Board of Selectmen recommend and approve the ministerial addition of the words "three members of the" in front of "parks and recreation commission" as this is consistent with the vote of Medway Town Meeting in November of 2018 and additionally consistent with other changes in this section 3-1-2. Further, the Board of Selectmen recommend and approve the ministerial change removing the words "town clerk" from the text of this section as the position of town clerk was changed from elected to appointed by the Medway Town Meeting in November of 2018.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended changes in Chapter 3, Section 3-1-2 relative to the election of "three members" of the board of health and "three members" of the water and sewer advisory committee. Further, the Board of Selectmen recommend and approve the ministerial addition of the words "three members of the" in front of "parks and recreation commission" as this is consistent with the vote of Medway Town Meeting in November of 2018 and additionally consistent with other changes in this section 3-1-2. Further, the Board of Selectmen recommend and approve the ministerial change removing the words "town clerk" from the text of this section as the position of town clerk was changed from elected to appointed by the Medway Town Meeting in November of 2018. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley wanted to ensure there are more changes related to the Town Clerk as the existing Town Clerk was to stay appointed until conclusion of their existing term. Mr. Boynton stated that is in a different section of the Charter. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approve the recommended formatting and grammatical changes found in Chapter 3, Section 3-4-2
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended formatting and grammatical changes found in Chapter 3, Section 3-4-2.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended formatting and grammatical changes found in Chapter 3, Section 3-4-2. Selectman Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Approve the recommended changes in Chapter 3, Sections 7, 8 and 10, and Chapter 6, Section 2, where the words "board of selectmen" replace the words "executive board" as the proposed Charter...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended changes in Chapter 3, Sections 7, 8 and 10, and Chapter 6, Section 2, where the words "board of selectmen" replace the words "executive board" as the proposed Charter amendment renaming the board of selectmen to executive board was defeated by Medway Town Meeting in November of 2018.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the recommended changes in Chapter 3, Sections 7, 8 and 10, and Chapter 6, Section 2, where the words "board of selectmen" replace the words "executive board" as the proposed Charter amendment renaming the board of selectmen to executive board was defeated by Medway Town Meeting in November of 2018. Selectman Crowley seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Approve the recommended formatting changes in Chapter 8, Section 2, by renumbering Sections 8-1-2 and 8-1-3 as Sections 8-2-1 and 8-2-2 respectively
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the recommended formatting changes in Chapter 8, Section 2, by renumbering Sections 8-1-2 and 8-1-3 as Sections 8-2-1 and 8-2-2 respectively.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the recommended formatting changes in Chapter 8, Section 2, by renumbering Sections 8-1-2 and 8-1-3 as Sections 8-2-1 and 8-2-2 respectively. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Recommend and approve the inclusion of Sections 3 through 8 of Chapter 8 as part of the actual Medway Charter and not simply outside sections of the act
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend and approve the inclusion of Sections 3 through 8 of Chapter 8 as part of the actual Medway Charter and not simply outside sections of the act.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend and approve the inclusion of Sections 3 through 8 of Chapter 8 as part of the actual Medway Charter and not simply outside sections of the act. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Present these changes and our approvals in writing to Representatives Roy and Murray
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen present these changes and our approvals in writing to Representatives Roy and Murray.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen present these changes and our approvals in writing to Representatives Roy and Murray. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
The letter as prepared by the Town Administrator be approved with the deletion of the paragraph beginning "Please also note"
Selectman Trindade moved that the letter as prepared by the Town Administrator be approved with the deletion of the paragraph beginning "Please also note".
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the letter as prepared by the Town Administrator be approved with the deletion of the paragraph beginning "Please also note". Selectman Crowley seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked if anything in the letter could result in a delay by the state. Mr. Boynton stated no. Selectman Crowley asked for a timeline for state approval. Selectman Trindade stated the Joint Committee should meet and approve this by September or October of this year. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
One-day Liquor License Applications
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendation and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Selectman Trindade 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.
Yes: D’Innocenzo, Foresto, TrindadeAbstained: Crowley
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade 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 D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley noted that since he has a one day alcohol license for July 5th at Thayer Homestead, he will recuse himself from the voting. VOTE: 3-0-1Selectman Crowley abstained..” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Adjourn
Selectman Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to adjourn. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
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