MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2018
16 recorded votes, 1 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)
18-058 Appointment of Building Department Assistant I
Approve the appointment of Elizabeth Rand as Department Assistant I
That the Select Board approve the appointment of Elizabeth Rand as Department Assistant I
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Select Board approve the appointment of Elizabeth Rand as Department Assistant I. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-059 Appointment of DPW Department Assistant
Approve the appointment of Marie Gallagher as Department Assistant I
That the Select Board approve the appointment of Marie Gallagher as Department Assistant I
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Select Board approve the appointment of Marie Gallagher as Department Assistant I. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-060 Appointment of (2) Police Officers
Approve the appointment of Matthew Sullivan as Full Time Police Officer Recruit
That the Select Board approve the appointment of Matthew Sullivan as Full Time Police Officer Recruit
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Select Board approve the appointment of Matthew Sullivan as Full Time Police Officer Recruit. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Approve the appointment of Zachary Forsythe as Full Time Police Officer Recruit
That the Select Board approve the appointment of Zachary Forsythe as Full Time Police Officer Recruit
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Select Board approve the appointment of Zachary Forsythe as Full Time Police Officer Recruit. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-061 Approval of Fee for Solicitor Permit
Approve a $100 Fee for Solicitor Permits
That the BOS approve a $100 Fee for Solicitor Permits
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the BOS approve a $100 Fee for Solicitor Permits. Sel. McCaffrey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-062 Senior Project Approval: Maddie Shearns Painting Utility Box
Approve the Project
To approve the Project
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Project. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
FUNDING
Approve the DPW request for authorization for paving at Dyer Street, Middlesex Street, Main Street and Crack Ceiling work
That the BOS approve the DPW request for authorization for paving at Dyer Street, Middlesex Street, Main Street and Crack Ceiling work
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS approve the DPW request for authorization for paving at Dyer Street, Middlesex Street, Main Street and Crack Ceiling work. Sel. McInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-070 Vote to Approve (1) Retail Marijuana Establishments Article & (2) Retail Marijuana Limit to
Recommend to the Planning Board to hold a Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Zoning Bylaw Establishments: 1) Retail Marijuana Establishment Article and 2) Retail Marijuana limit to 25% of...
That the BOS recommend to the Planning Board to hold a Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Zoning Bylaw Establishments: 1) Retail Marijuana Establishment Article and 2) Retail Marijuana limit to 25% of Alcohol Licenses Article
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the BOS recommend to the Planning Board to hold a Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Zoning Bylaw Establishments: 1) Retail Marijuana Establishment Article and 2) Retail Marijuana limit to 25% of Alcohol Licenses Article. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-071 Discuss Social Media Policy for Appointed Committees
Approve the interim social media Policy
That the BOS approve the interim social media Policy
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS approve the interim social media Policy. Sel. MacInnes seconded and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-065 Appointment of Cultural Council Member
Approve the appointment of Melanie Ferrimy as a member of the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Melanie Ferrimy as a member of the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the appointment of Melanie Ferrimy as a member of the Cultural Council. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-066 Appointment of (3) IT Infrastructure Committee Members
Appoint Peter Jurmain, Jesse McCain and Richard Harlow to the IT Infrastructure Committee
That the BOS appoint Peter Jurmain, Jesse McCain and Richard Harlow to the IT Infrastructure Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS appoint Peter Jurmain, Jesse McCain and Richard Harlow to the IT Infrastructure Committee Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-067 Designation of Deputy IT Director as Special Municipal Employee
Designate Peter Jurmain as Deputy IT Director
That the BOS designate Peter Jurmain as Deputy IT Director
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS designate Peter Jurmain as Deputy IT Director. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-068 Designation of Cable Advisory Committee as Special Municipal EEs
Approve the recommendation that the Cable Advisory Committee be listed as Special Municipal Employees
To approve the recommendation that the Cable Advisory Committee be listed as Special Municipal Employees
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the recommendation that the Cable Advisory Committee be listed as Special Municipal Employees. Sel. McInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-075 Water/Sewer Commitment Approval
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment for February 2018 in the amount of $1,424.62
That the BOS approve the Water/Sewer Commitment for February 2018 in the amount of $1,424.62
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS approve the Water/Sewer Commitment for February 2018 in the amount of $1,424.62. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 10:30 pm
To adjourn at 10:30 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 10:30 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
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