MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 1, 2021
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing for the layout of the following roads as public ways: a portion of Bramble Road; Briar Lane in its entirety; a portion of Fern Path; a portion of Field Road; and Redgate...
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the layout of the following roads as public ways: a portion of Bramble Road; Briar Lane in its entirety; a portion of Fern Path; a portion of Field Road; and Redgate Drive in its entirety.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board open the Public Hearing for the layout of the following roads as public ways: a portion of Bramble Road; Briar Lane in its entirety; a portion of Fern Path; a portion of Field Road; and Redgate Drive in its entirety. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board close the Public Hearing. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Adopt the layout of the ways as presented, being a portion of Bramble Road (shown as Bramble Patch Way on the Plan), Briar Lane in its entirety, a portion of Fern Path, a portion of Field Road...
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board adopt the layout of the ways as presented, being a portion of Bramble Road (shown as Bramble Patch Way on the Plan), Briar Lane in its entirety, a portion of Fern Path, a portion of Field Road (shown as Hay Field Road on the Plan), and Redgate Drive (shown as Red Gate Drive on the Plan) in its entirety, all as shown on the Subdivision Plan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board adopt the layout of the ways as presented, being a portion of Bramble Road (shown as Bramble Patch Way on the Plan), Briar Lane in its entirety, a portion of Fern Path, a portion of Field Road (shown as Hay Field Road on the Plan), and Redgate Drive (shown as Red Gate Drive on the Plan) in its entirety, all as shown on the Subdivision Plan. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval of Minutes: October 4, and October 18, 2021
Approve the minutes of October 4, and October 18, 2021
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 4, and October 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of October 4, and October 18, 2021. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Appointment Considerations: Municipal Facilities Study Committee – One Citizen-At-Large Cultural Council ZBA
Appoint Larry Muench to the Municipal Facilities Study Committee for a term expiring upon the completion of the final report
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Larry Muench to the Municipal Facilities Study Committee for a term expiring upon the completion of the final report.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board appoint Larry Muench to the Municipal Facilities Study Committee for a term expiring upon the completion of the final report. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Appoint Amy Rochford to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Amy Rochford to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board appoint Amy Rochford to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Appoint Joe Barresi to the ZBA for a term expiring on June 30, 2023
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Joe Barresi to the ZBA for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board appoint Joe Barresi to the ZBA for a term expiring on June 30, 2023. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Authorization to Expend Grant Funds: Massachusetts Trails Grant Program - $50,000 Fiscal Year (FY)2022 Municipal...
Authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Trails Grant Program funds as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Trails Grant Program funds as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Massachusetts Trails Grant Program funds as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Mr. Foresto asked who orchestrated this. Ms. Saint Andre stated the Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission. She explained DPW will be doing some in-kind work and we will be asking for CPA funds. Mr. Crowley asked when the funding will be available. Ms. Saint Andre stated it is on the Fall Town Meeting warrant and slated for the spring. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Authorize the expenditure of the FY22 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY22 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY22 Municipal Road Safety Program Grant as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. for the Center Street Softball Field Drainage Project - $87,800
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Bowditch Excavating Inc. as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. Mr. Rossi asked about the timeline. Mr. Pelletier stated the goal is for completion before the winter but noted they will need touch up the grass in the spring. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval: Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Local Initiative Program/Local Action Unit Application -...
Authorize the Chair to execute the regulatory agreement and Local Initiative Program/Local Action Unit application as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the regulatory agreement and Local Initiative Program/Local Action Unit application as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the regulatory agreement and Local Initiative Program/Local Action Unit application as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval: Letter to the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Requesting an Update to the 2015 Technical...
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the Boston MPO as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the Boston MPO as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter to the Boston MPO as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 1: (Prior Year Bills)
Approve Article 1
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 1. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 2: (Transfer to Fire Dept. Budget)
Approve Article 2
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 2.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 2. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 3: (Free Cash Transfer to Facility Stabilization Fund)
Approve Article 3 funding of $3.8 million to the facility stabilization account
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 3 funding of $3.8 million to the facility stabilization account.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 3 funding of $3.8 million to the facility stabilization account. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 4: (Free Cash Transfer: Capital Items)
Approve Article 4
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 4.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 4. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 5: (Free Cash Transfer: Athletic Field Stabilization Fund)
Approve Article 5
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 5. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 6: (Free Cash Transfer: BESS Study)
Approve Article 6
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 6.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 6. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 7: (Transfer CPA Funds: 1964 Firetruck Restoration)
Approve Article 7
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 7. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 8: (Transfer CPA Funds: Construct Accessible Trail, viewing platform, and associated parking)
Approve Article 8
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 8.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve Article 8. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
ARTICLE 9: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Environmental Standards)
TBD Article 9
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board TBD Article 9.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board TBD Article 9. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 10: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Battery Energy Storage Facility Moratorium)
Approve Article 10
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 10.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 10. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 11: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Schedule of Uses, Energy Resource District)
Approve Article 11
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 11.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board approve Article 11. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 12: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Housekeeping)
Approve Article 12
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 12. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
ARTICLE 13: (Amend Zoning Bylaw: Construction Equip./Machinery Sales, Leasing, Rentals)
TBD Article 13
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board TBD Article 13.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board TBD Article 13. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Rossi)
ARTICLE 14: (Street Acceptance: Bramble, Briar, Fern, Field, Redgate)
Approve Article 14
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 14.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve Article 14. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Adjourn
Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved to adjourn. Mr. Foresto seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
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