MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2018
11 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 personnel
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with 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 personnel. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes. Sel. McCaffrey – aye Sel. MacInnes – aye Sel. Barnes – aye.” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-077 Appointment of Conservation Commission Member
Appoint Ramcharan Khalsa to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2018
To appoint Ramcharan Khalsa to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2018
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Ramcharan Khalsa to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2018. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-078 Approval of Change Order at Fire Station Boiler Controls/Pumps
Approve the change order for Agostini Construction Company, Inc. for HVAC Controls at the Fire Station Boiler for a total of $7,260.00
To approve the change order for Agostini Construction Company, Inc. for HVAC Controls at the Fire Station Boiler for a total of $7,260.00
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the change order for Agostini Construction Company, Inc. for HVAC Controls at the Fire Station Boiler for a total of $7,260.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-079 Discussion Regarding Building Inspection Fees
Set the electrical permit fee for the entire Clyde F. Brown project be the total sum of $5600 of which $2800 would be waived, $1240 to be paid FY18 and $3720 for FY19, and $620 for two months of...
To set the electrical permit fee for the entire Clyde F. Brown project be the total sum of $5600 of which $2800 would be waived, $1240 to be paid FY18 and $3720 for FY19, and $620 for two months of FY20 and any reinspection fees for the duration of the project would be paid at $60 of which half would be waived
Yes: Barnes, MacInnesNo: McCaffreyThe minutes say "Sel. McCaffrey voted nay. Sel. Barnes and MacInnes voted in favor." They do not state the result in words; two of three in favor means it passed.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to set the electrical permit fee for the entire Clyde F. Brown project be the total sum of $5600 of which $2800 would be waived, $1240 to be paid FY18 and $3720 for FY19, and $620 for two months of FY20 and any reinspection fees for the duration of the project would be paid at $60 of which half would be waived. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. Sel. McCaffrey voted nay. Sel. Barnes and MacInnes voted in favor..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-080 Discussion Regarding Director of Public Works Position
Propose a warrant article to alter the Town Bylaws by deleting the first sentence of Section V-27 and to replace it with "The Town Administrator shall appoint a Director of Public Works, who shall...
To propose a warrant article to alter the Town Bylaws by deleting the first sentence of Section V-27 and to replace it with "The Town Administrator shall appoint a Director of Public Works, who shall exercise and perform the duties of said office under the supervision and direction of the Town Administrator. The Director of Public Works shall be specially fitted by education, training and experience to perform the duties of said office, and may or may not be a resident of the Town." The motion
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to propose a warrant article to alter the Town Bylaws by deleting the first sentence of Section V-27 and to replace it with "The Town Administrator shall appoint a Director of Public Works, who shall exercise and perform the duties of said office under the supervision and direction of the Town Administrator. The Director of Public Works shall be specially fitted by education, training and experience to perform the duties of said office, and may or may not be a resident of the Town." The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-081 Approval of Main Street and Dover Road Water Main Improvement Project Bid
Approves the award of the bid for the Main Street and Old Dover road Water Main Improvement Project to Tom Gioioso Construction for $575,862.55
That the Board approves the award of the bid for the Main Street and Old Dover road Water Main Improvement Project to Tom Gioioso Construction for $575,862.55
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the award of the bid for the Main Street and Old Dover road Water Main Improvement Project to Tom Gioioso Construction for $575,862.55. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: McCaffrey)
18-084 FY19 Budget Proposal
Approves the recommended FY19 budget
That the Board approves the recommended FY19 budget
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the recommended FY19 budget. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-086 Authorize Additional Funding for Financial Consulting Services
Authorize a sum of an additional $20,000.00 for financial consulting services for the remainder of FY18
To authorize a sum of an additional $20,000.00 for financial consulting services for the remainder of FY18
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize a sum of an additional $20,000.00 for financial consulting services for the remainder of FY18. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-088 Discussion Regarding Regulation of Sandwich Board Signage
Approves the Sandwich Board Signage from 4/01/18 – 11/30/18, During business hours
That the Board approves the Sandwich Board Signage from 4/01/18 – 11/30/18, During business hours
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the Sandwich Board Signage from 4/01/18 – 11/30/18, During business hours. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the meeting minutes as amended
To approve the meeting minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery motioned to approve the meeting minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 11:00pm
To adjourn at 11:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to adjourn at 11:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
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