MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 9, 2018
39 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: James McCaffrey called the meeting to order but is not on the attendance line; counted present.
Present: James McCaffrey, Catherine MacInnes, Loring Barnes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
18-093 Appointment of Full and Part Time Dispatchers
Approve the appointment of John McLaughlin as full-time dispatcher
That the BOS approve the appointment of John McLaughlin as full-time dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey motioned that the BOS approve the appointment of John McLaughlin as full-time dispatcher. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve the appointment of Kevin Conley as full-time dispatcher
That the BOS approve the appointment of Kevin Conley as full-time dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey motioned that the BOS approve the appointment of Kevin Conley as full-time dispatcher. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve the appointment of Claudia Rodas as part-time dispatcher
That the BOS approve the appointment of Claudia Rodas as part-time dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey motioned that the BOS approve the appointment of Claudia Rodas as part-time dispatcher. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve the appointment of Colby Zitoli as part-time dispatcher
That the BOS approve the appointment of Colby Zitoli as part-time dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS approve the appointment of Colby Zitoli as part-time dispatcher. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve the appointment of David Shearns as part-time dispatcher
That the BOS approve the appointment of David Shearns as part-time dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey, made a motion that the BOS approve the appointment of David Shearns as part-time dispatcher. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Amend the appointments of the three part-time dispatchers subject to successful physicals
To amend the appointments of the three part-time dispatchers subject to successful physicals
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to amend the appointments of the three part-time dispatchers subject to successful physicals. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-095 Approval of Signage – NE Signature Properties and Rosenfeld Concrete
Approve the proposed panels donated by Signature Properties, one at Towle's Corner and one at Holbrook Square
That the BOS approve the proposed panels donated by Signature Properties, one at Towle's Corner and one at Holbrook Square
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the BOS approve the proposed panels donated by Signature Properties, one at Towle's Corner and one at Holbrook Square. The motioned was seconded by Sel. Barnes and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-096 FY 19 Budget Update
Not change the in-office hours of the plumbing, gas and wiring inspectors remain as is the personnel plan
That the BOS not change the in-office hours of the plumbing, gas and wiring inspectors remain as is the personnel plan
The minutes record the result but not the count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the BOS not change the in-office hours of the plumbing, gas and wiring inspectors remain as is the personnel plan. The motion was not carried..” (Motion: MacInnes)
18-097 Marijuana Bylaws Update/Discuss Marijuana Host Agreement
Recommend a change in the Bylaw by incorporating Option 2 which includes a 500' setback for all enumerated businesses and does eliminate the video arcade and would eliminate the reference to...
That the BOS recommend a change in the Bylaw by incorporating Option 2 which includes a 500' setback for all enumerated businesses and does eliminate the video arcade and would eliminate the reference to residential zoning district
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the BOS recommend a change in the Bylaw by incorporating Option 2 which includes a 500' setback for all enumerated businesses and does eliminate the video arcade and would eliminate the reference to residential zoning district. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a 2 to 1 vote..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-098 Review & Approval of Town Meeting Warrant
Approve $135 in Unpaid Bills
To approve $135 in Unpaid Bills
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve $135 in Unpaid Bills. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve FY18 Additional Wages and Expenses
To approve FY18 Additional Wages and Expenses
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve FY18 Additional Wages and Expenses. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve SEIU 888 & Firefighters Local 4704 Contract Ratification subject to funding request
To approve SEIU 888 & Firefighters Local 4704 Contract Ratification subject to funding request
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve SEIU 888 & Firefighters Local 4704 Contract Ratification subject to funding request. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve Sewer Enterprise Fund
To approve Sewer Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Sewer Enterprise Fund. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Water Enterprise Fund
To approve Water Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Water Enterprise Fund. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve Stormwater Enterprise Fund
To approve Stormwater Enterprise Fund
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Stormwater Enterprise Fund. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Independent Audit
To approve Independent Audit
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Independent Audit. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve Board of Health Appointing Authority
To approve Board of Health Appointing Authority
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Board of Health Appointing Authority. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Revolving Funds
To approve Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Revolving Funds. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Capital Items
To approve Capital Items
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Capital Items. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Community Preservation Fund
To approve Community Preservation Fund
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Community Preservation Fund. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve CPC Digitization of Hindy Rosenfeld Collection
To approve CPC Digitization of Hindy Rosenfeld Collection
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve CPC Digitization of Hindy Rosenfeld Collection. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve CPC Currier & Ives Reprints Framing Project
To approve CPC Currier & Ives Reprints Framing Project
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve CPC Currier & Ives Reprints Framing Project. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Revaluation FY19
To approve Revaluation FY19
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Revaluation FY19. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve Previously Approved School Bus Lease
To approve Previously Approved School Bus Lease
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Previously Approved School Bus Lease. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Previously Approved Computer Lease
To approve Previously Approved Computer Lease
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Previously Approved Computer Lease. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Services
To approve Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Services
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Services. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve OPED Funding
To approve OPED Funding
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve OPED Funding. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
Approve Stabilization Fund
To approve Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Stabilization Fund. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Capital Planning Committee Bylaw
To approve Capital Planning Committee Bylaw
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Capital Planning Committee Bylaw. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve DPW Director Bylaw as amended
To approve DPW Director Bylaw as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve DPW Director Bylaw as amended. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion as amended and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Release of Drainage Easement at Acorn Street
To approve Release of Drainage Easement at Acorn Street
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Release of Drainage Easement at Acorn Street. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Retail Marijuana (2) Limitation
To approve Retail Marijuana (2) Limitation
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Retail Marijuana (2) Limitation. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
See if the town will vote to impose the Retail Marijuana (3) 3% Sales Tax
To see if the town will vote to impose the Retail Marijuana (3) 3% Sales Tax
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to see if the town will vote to impose the Retail Marijuana (3) 3% Sales Tax. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve Site Evaluation & Preliminary Design of Walnut St. Pump Station as amended
To approve Site Evaluation & Preliminary Design of Walnut St. Pump Station as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Site Evaluation & Preliminary Design of Walnut St. Pump Station as amended. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion as amended and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve Board of Selectmen Report – Unfunded Capital Project Requests
To approve Board of Selectmen Report – Unfunded Capital Project Requests
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Board of Selectmen Report – Unfunded Capital Project Requests. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-099 Review and Approval of Town Election Warrant
Approve the Town Election Warrant
To approve the Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Election Warrant. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-104 Approval of Car Wash Permit – Softball
Approve the Millis High School request for a Car Wash Permit
To approve the Millis High School request for a Car Wash Permit
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Millis High School request for a Car Wash Permit. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-105 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment March 2018
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment of $570.73
To approve the Water/Sewer Commitment of $570.73
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Commitment of $570.73. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting at 11:20pm
To adjourn the meeting at 11:20pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:20pm. Sel. MacInnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
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