MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 12, 2018
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James McCaffrey, Catherine MacInnes, Loring Barnes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union and non-union personnel
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union and non-union personnel
The minutes list each member's vote but do not state the result.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union and non-union personnel. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes. Sel. McCaffrey – aye Sel. MacInnes – aye Sel. Barnes – aye.” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-026 Appointment of Part Time Public Safety Dispatcher
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Troy Montville as Part Time Public Safety Dispatcher pending a satisfactory physical result
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Troy Montville as Part Time Public Safety Dispatcher pending a satisfactory physical result
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Troy Montville as Part Time Public Safety Dispatcher pending a satisfactory physical result. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-023 Transfer of Alcohol License
Open a public hearing at 7:20pm for a transfer of an All Alcohol package store license
To open a public hearing at 7:20pm for a transfer of an All Alcohol package store license
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open a public hearing at 7:20pm for a transfer of an All Alcohol package store license. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Close the public hearing for a transfer of an All Alcohol package store license
To close the public hearing for a transfer of an All Alcohol package store license
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the public hearing for a transfer of an All Alcohol package store license. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Transfer the All Alcohol package store license held by Highland Wine and Spirits Co. D/B/A Lumpy's Liquors to Kiara, LLC D/B/A Lumpy's Liquors
To transfer the All Alcohol package store license held by Highland Wine and Spirits Co. D/B/A Lumpy's Liquors to Kiara, LLC D/B/A Lumpy's Liquors
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to transfer the All Alcohol package store license held by Highland Wine and Spirits Co. D/B/A Lumpy's Liquors to Kiara, LLC D/B/A Lumpy's Liquors. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes. And passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-020 Appointment of Department Assistant at Board of Health
Approves the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Jennifer Kiggen as Department Assistant III at the Board of Health
That the Board approves the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Jennifer Kiggen as Department Assistant III at the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board approves the recommendation of the Town Administrator to appoint Jennifer Kiggen as Department Assistant III at the Board of Health. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-021 Appointment of Senior Building Maintenance Worker
Approve the appointment of Senior Building Maintenance Worker pending a successful CORI and physical
To approve the appointment of Senior Building Maintenance Worker pending a successful CORI and physical
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the appointment of Senior Building Maintenance Worker pending a successful CORI and physical. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-031 Approval to Deficit-Spend Snow and Ice Account
Approves deficit-spending to the Snow and Ice account subject to a report to the Board at their next meeting regarding the status of the account
That the Board approves deficit-spending to the Snow and Ice account subject to a report to the Board at their next meeting regarding the status of the account
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves deficit-spending to the Snow and Ice account subject to a report to the Board at their next meeting regarding the status of the account. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-027 Application for Abatement at 214 Exchange Street
Deny the application for abatement for Abigail Fine at 214 Exchange Street
To deny the application for abatement for Abigail Fine at 214 Exchange Street
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to deny the application for abatement for Abigail Fine at 214 Exchange Street. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it the abatement was denied unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-028 Decision Regarding Abatement at 63 Acorn Street
Denies the abatement request for water for the property at 63 Acorn Street applied for by Eli Gelasco, the motion
That the Board denies the abatement request for water for the property at 63 Acorn Street applied for by Eli Gelasco, the motion
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board denies the abatement request for water for the property at 63 Acorn Street applied for by Eli Gelasco, the motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes. The abatement was denied unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
That the Board denies the abatement request for water for the property at 63 Acorn Street applied for by Eli Gelasco, the motion
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board denies the abatement request for water for the property at 63 Acorn Street applied for by Eli Gelasco, the motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes. The abatement was denied unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-029 Transfer Station Permit
Approves the issuance of a Transfer Station sticker to Dorothy Small for the purpose of allowing one of her brothers to dispose of her trash at the station with his personal vehicle
That the Board approves the issuance of a Transfer Station sticker to Dorothy Small for the purpose of allowing one of her brothers to dispose of her trash at the station with his personal vehicle
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the issuance of a Transfer Station sticker to Dorothy Small for the purpose of allowing one of her brothers to dispose of her trash at the station with his personal vehicle. The motion was seconded by Sel. Mc MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-033 Green Communities Competitive Grant Approval
Approve the 2018 Application of the Green Communities grant and authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign on their behalf
That the Board approve the 2018 Application of the Green Communities grant and authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign on their behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approve the 2018 Application of the Green Communities grant and authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign on their behalf. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-034 Town Counsel for Retail Marijuana
Approves the appointment of Gelerman and Cabral, LLC, as Special Town Counsel for all issues relating to recreational marijuana at a rate of $190.00 per hour plus out-of-pocket disbursements and...
That the Board approves the appointment of Gelerman and Cabral, LLC, as Special Town Counsel for all issues relating to recreational marijuana at a rate of $190.00 per hour plus out-of-pocket disbursements and other costs as additional
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the appointment of Gelerman and Cabral, LLC, as Special Town Counsel for all issues relating to recreational marijuana at a rate of $190.00 per hour plus out-of-pocket disbursements and other costs as additional. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-036 Town Website Committee
Establish a Town Website Committee
To establish a Town Website Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to establish a Town Website Committee seconded by Sel. MacInnes. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-037 Open Town Meeting Warrant
Open the May 14, 2018 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant with the warrant to close on February 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm
To open the May 14, 2018 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant with the warrant to close on February 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to open the May 14, 2018 Annual Spring Town Meeting Warrant with the warrant to close on February 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-038 BAN Renewal CFB Feasibility Study
Approve the Bond Anticipation Note renewal for the Clyde Brown Feasibility Study for $300,000.00 with an interest rate of 1.60%
To approve the Bond Anticipation Note renewal for the Clyde Brown Feasibility Study for $300,000.00 with an interest rate of 1.60%
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Bond Anticipation Note renewal for the Clyde Brown Feasibility Study for $300,000.00 with an interest rate of 1.60%. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-039
Approve the January 2018 Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector for a total of $3,500.00
To approve the January 2018 Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector for a total of $3,500.00
The minutes record the result but not the count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the January 2018 Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector for a total of $3,500.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed ADJOURNMENT.” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:25 pm
To adjourn at 9:25 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
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