MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2019
17 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Foresto, Glenn Trindade, Dennis Crowley, Richard D’Innocenzo
Absent: Maryjane White
During the meeting:
- Richard D’Innocenzo arrived at 7:10PM.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of June 26, 2019
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 26, 2019.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of June 26, 2019. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appoint Faina Shapiro to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Faina Shapiro to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Faina Shapiro to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appoint Michael Callahan as the representative to the Charles River Pollution Control District for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Michael Callahan as the representative to the Charles River Pollution Control District for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Michael Callahan as the representative to the Charles River Pollution Control District for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appoint Gordon White as constable for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Gordon White as constable for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Gordon White as constable for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appoint Hazel Warnick to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Hazel Warnick to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Hazel Warnick to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman Crowley seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley stated the Town approved funds for $25,000 at Town meeting noting the need to get a matching State grant. Mr. Warnick stated he has grant experience and plans to work with Chair Cataldo on this effort. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appoint Jordan Warnick to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Jordan Warnick to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Richard D’Innocenzo had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Jordan Warnick to the Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman Crowley seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
Appoint Brian Cowan as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Brian Cowan as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Brian Cowan as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion: VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Appoint Tom Emero as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Tom Emero as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board appoint Tom Emero as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2022. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $1,224,000 for water infrastructure improvements authorized by Town Meeting under Article 12 at the May 21, 2018...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $1,224,000 for water infrastructure improvements authorized by Town Meeting under Article 12 at the May 21, 2018 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $1,224,000 for water infrastructure improvements authorized by Town Meeting under Article 12 at the May 21, 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $3,000,000 for the DPS Facility authorized by Town Meeting under Article 10 at the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $3,000,000 for the DPS Facility authorized by Town Meeting under Article 10 at the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting and in the amount of $50,000 for the Parks Project and in the amount of $300,000 for School Playgrounds authorized by Town Meeting under Article 30 at the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $3,000,000 for the DPS Facility authorized by Town Meeting under Article 10 at the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting and in the amount of $50,000 for the Parks Project and in the amount of $300,000 for School Playgrounds authorized by Town Meeting under Article 30 at the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Contact with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for Brentwood Water Mains - $196,300
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the Brentwood water mains project in the amount of $196,300 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the Brentwood water mains project in the amount of $196,300 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the Brentwood water mains project in the amount of $196,300 as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked is this the first time we are being asked to fund this contract as we had a Town Meeting Article that passed for $200,000 for the engineering. He would like to know much have we spent of the $200,000. Mr. Boynton stated the amount authorized is $200,000 and this contract is $196,300. Mr. D’Amico does not know what has been spent to date. Selectman Foresto asked if they have done work to date and if they took some risk. Mr. D’Amico confirmed. Selectman Crowley asked if the $5.5 million for the bonding on this project will change. Mr. Boynton confirmed. Selectman Crowley stated we will eventually have to go to Town Meeting and wants a contingency built in. Selectman Foresto stated we all know these are some of the worst roads in Town. Selectman Trindade asked if the paving is included in that number. Mr. D’Amico stated the engineering for the paving is included but not the paving itself. Selectman Crowley asked when this will go out to bid. Mr. Boynton stated January-February of 2020 with shovel in the ground anticipated for April 2020. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Contact with Goliathtech, N.E. for the Boardwalk 2 Project - $75,850
Authorize the Chair execute the contract with Goliathtech, N.E. for the Boardwalk 2 Project in the amount of $75,850 as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair execute the contract with Goliathtech, N.E. for the Boardwalk 2 Project in the amount of $75,850 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair execute the contract with Goliathtech, N.E. for the Boardwalk 2 Project in the amount of $75,850 as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked where the funds for this project are from. Mr. D’Amico stated Community Preservation funds. Selectman Crowley asked how much was approved at Town Meeting. Mr. D’Amico stated this amount is under budget. Selectman Crowley noted that the liability insurance expires in August and may need updating. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Contract Amendments with Compass Project Management Amendment Number 3 for Construction Administration...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract amendments with Compass Project Management as follows: number 3 reducing construction administration services by $31,414 and number 4 for construction...
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract amendments with Compass Project Management as follows: number 3 reducing construction administration services by $31,414 and number 4 for construction testing and inspection services in the amount of $22,708 as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract amendments with Compass Project Management as follows: number 3 reducing construction administration services by $31,414 and number 4 for construction testing and inspection services in the amount of $22,708 as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton stated the change in amendment 3 is due to the original estimate of 14 months but is closer to 13 months and amendment 4 is the need for a third party vendor. He noted that all the pricing is consistent with what has been provided to the Board in the past. Selectman Crowley noted the last spreadsheet provided to the Board showed a budgeted carry-over amount of $618, 113 noting we will have spent, including amendment 4, $578,907. He asked if the amount left will be $38, 206. Mr. Boynton stated only if we hit the contingency. Selectman Crowley stated that moving forward, he would like to see how much was in original budget, what was spent to date, and what is left. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Approval: Contract with Pro EMS Solutions for Ambulance Billing Services – 4% of Actual Receipts Delivered
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Pro EMS Solutions for ambulance billing services as presented
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Pro EMS Solutions for ambulance billing services as presented.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Pro EMS Solutions for ambulance billing services as presented. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Mr. Boynton further explained that the Town pays the vendor once the revenue is received, which shows in the expense line. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Consideration of Public Event Application: Alex Handy 5K – September 8, 2019
Approve the public event permit for the Alex Handy 5k to be held on September 8, 2019, subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the public event permit for the Alex Handy 5k to be held on September 8, 2019, subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the public event permit for the Alex Handy 5k to be held on September 8, 2019, subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked to determine if we need to add owner and/or lessee to the form and if the insurer being different from the applicant is allowed. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
One-day Liquor License Applications
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations 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 recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Selectman D’Innocenzo seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: D’Innocenzo)
Adjourn
Selectman Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Selectman Trindade moved to adjourn. Selectman Crowley seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
From the Medway Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s meetings page (2024 on) and in its meetings archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Medway (all five members cropped from the town’s captioned photo of the Select Board with the Medway Food Pantry, September 2026).
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