MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 26, 2018
17 recorded votes, 3 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. Barnes. Sel. McCaffrey – aye Sel. MacInnes – aye Sel. Barnes – aye.” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-040 Appointment of Police Sergeants
Confirm the appointment of Corey Volpicelli as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department
To confirm the appointment of Corey Volpicelli as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to confirm the appointment of Corey Volpicelli as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Confirm the appointment of John Shearns as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department
To confirm the appointment of John Shearns as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to confirm the appointment of John Shearns as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Confirm the appointment of Dominic Tiberi as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department
To confirm the appointment of Dominic Tiberi as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to confirm the appointment of Dominic Tiberi as Police Sergeant for the Millis Police Department. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-041 Appointment of HEO Laborer Stormwater
Confirms the Town Administrator's appointment of Mark Bussaglia as HEO Laborer
That the Board confirms the Town Administrator's appointment of Mark Bussaglia as HEO Laborer
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board confirms the Town Administrator's appointment of Mark Bussaglia as HEO Laborer. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
18-045 Retail Marijuana Committee Update
Recommend that the number of Retail Marijuana establishments be one or 25% of the Alcohol licenses subject to adoption at Town Meeting
To recommend that the number of Retail Marijuana establishments be one or 25% of the Alcohol licenses subject to adoption at Town Meeting
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to recommend that the number of Retail Marijuana establishments be one or 25% of the Alcohol licenses subject to adoption at Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. The motion was carried 2-1..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
Recommend that a 3% Town sales tax be added to the sale of retail marijuana
To recommend that a 3% Town sales tax be added to the sale of retail marijuana
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to recommend that a 3% Town sales tax be added to the sale of retail marijuana. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Makes a recommendation to the Retail Marijuana Committee and Planning Board to work on the development of an overlay district
That the Board makes a recommendation to the Retail Marijuana Committee and Planning Board to work on the development of an overlay district
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board makes a recommendation to the Retail Marijuana Committee and Planning Board to work on the development of an overlay district. Seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-046 Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Clyde Brown School
Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price $41,340,039.00 including Amendment #3 in the amount of $30,700,065.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
To approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price $41,340,039.00 including Amendment #3 in the amount of $30,700,065.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price $41,340,039.00 including Amendment #3 in the amount of $30,700,065.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve contract amendment #6 with Tappe Architects for roof testing and on-site construction monitoring at the Clyde Brown School, not to exceed $54,890.00
Approve contract amendment #6 with Tappe Architects for roof testing and on-site construction monitoring at the Clyde Brown School, not to exceed $54,890.00
The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. D'Amico said they are also asking for approval of a contract amendment, amendment #6, with Tappe Architect's roof testing and on-site construction monitoring for a total not to exceed of $54,890.00 at the Clyde Brown School. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (second: Barnes)
18-048 Review and Approval of LIP Refinancing : 34 Heritage Path
Approves the refinance of the property at 34 Heritage Path owned by Jerome and Cynthia Carbeau provided that the new mortgage is subordinate to the affordability restrictions on the property
That the Board approves the refinance of the property at 34 Heritage Path owned by Jerome and Cynthia Carbeau provided that the new mortgage is subordinate to the affordability restrictions on the property
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board approves the refinance of the property at 34 Heritage Path owned by Jerome and Cynthia Carbeau provided that the new mortgage is subordinate to the affordability restrictions on the property. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Approves the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 2018 between the Town of Millis and Solect Energy Development, LLC for rooftop solar panels at the Millis Public Library and to give the Town...
That the Board approves the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 2018 between the Town of Millis and Solect Energy Development, LLC for rooftop solar panels at the Millis Public Library and to give the Town Administrator authority to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board approves the Power Purchase Agreement dated February 2018 between the Town of Millis and Solect Energy Development, LLC for rooftop solar panels at the Millis Public Library and to give the Town Administrator authority to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-051 Gasoline/Diesel Pricing
Approves a one-year agreement effective 10/1/18 with Global Montello for gasoline at a rate not to exceed $2.45 per gallon and for diesel at a not to exceed $2.60 per gallon
That the Board approves a one-year agreement effective 10/1/18 with Global Montello for gasoline at a rate not to exceed $2.45 per gallon and for diesel at a not to exceed $2.60 per gallon
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board approves a one-year agreement effective 10/1/18 with Global Montello for gasoline at a rate not to exceed $2.45 per gallon and for diesel at a not to exceed $2.60 per gallon. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-056 Approval of Millis Youth Baseball
Approve the Millis Youth Baseball Opening Day Parade with coordination of Millis Police and Fire Departments on April 22, 2018 beginning at 10:00am
To approve the Millis Youth Baseball Opening Day Parade with coordination of Millis Police and Fire Departments on April 22, 2018 beginning at 10:00am
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Millis Youth Baseball Opening Day Parade with coordination of Millis Police and Fire Departments on April 22, 2018 beginning at 10:00am. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-057 Water/Sewer Department Commitment
Approve the water/sewer commitment to collector for QB0318 in the amount of $599,569.59
To approve the water/sewer commitment to collector for QB0318 in the amount of $599,569.59
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the water/sewer commitment to collector for QB0318 in the amount of $599,569.59. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the minutes of 12/4/17, 12/18/17, 1/22/18 as amended
To approve the minutes of 12/4/17, 12/18/17, 1/22/18 as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 12/4/17, 12/18/17, 1/22/18 as amended. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 10:40pm
To adjourn at 10:40pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn at 10:40pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes And passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
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