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June 4, 2018
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Catherine MacInnes, James McCaffrey
Absent: Loring Barnes
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel, (SEIU 888 Contract, Fire Union Contract), and to discuss strategy with respect to...
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel, (SEIU 888 Contract, Fire Union Contract), and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
The minutes list each member's vote but do not state the result.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel, (SEIU 888 Contract, Fire Union Contract), and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. (Street Lighting Project) The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. By Roll Call Vote: Sel. MacInnes aye, Sel. McCaffrey aye.” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-137 Public Hearing: Verizon Petition for Conduit
Open the hearing for the Verizon petition for conduit at Union Street
To open the hearing for the Verizon petition for conduit at Union Street
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to open the hearing for the Verizon petition for conduit at Union Street. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Sel. MacInnes. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Of Selectmen of the Town of Millis, Massachusetts, notice having been given and a public hearing held, as provided by law: That it is hereby ordered and permission be and hereby is granted to...
That the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Millis, Massachusetts, notice having been given and a public hearing held, as provided by law: That it is hereby ordered and permission be and hereby is granted to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to lay and maintain underground conduits with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the following public way or ways as requested in Petition of said Company dated the 6 th day of November 2017. 1 UNION STREET: Place one (1) four (4) inch conduit on Union Street beginning at existing Pole T.16, located on the northeasterly side of Union Street, and then running in the northeasterly side of Union Street. Reason: Place conduit to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications. Substantially as shown on plan marked - Verizon No. 1A2JJ0J, dated November 6, 2017, filed with said petition. Also, that permission be and hereby is granted said VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connection with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes. The foregoing permission is subject to the following conditions: 1. The conduits and manholes shall be such material and construction and all work done in such manner as to be satisfactory to such municipal officers as may be appointed to the supervision of the work. 2. In every underground main line conduit constructed by said Company hereunder, one duct not less than three inches in diameter shall be reserved and maintained free of charge for the use of the fire and police telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to the Town and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. 3. Said Company shall indemnify and save the Town harmless against all damages, costs and expense whatsoever to which it may be subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company, its agents or servants, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the Town. 4. Said Company shall comply with the requirements of existing ordinances and such as May hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and wires, so far as the same are not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Millis, Massachusetts, notice having been given and a public hearing held, as provided by law: That it is hereby ordered and permission be and hereby is granted to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. to lay and maintain underground conduits with the wires and cables to be placed therein, under the surface of the following public way or ways as requested in Petition of said Company dated the 6 th day of November 2017. 1 UNION STREET: Place one (1) four (4) inch conduit on Union Street beginning at existing Pole T.16, located on the northeasterly side of Union Street, and then running in the northeasterly side of Union Street. Reason: Place conduit to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications. Substantially as shown on plan marked - Verizon No. 1A2JJ0J, dated November 6, 2017, filed with said petition. Also, that permission be and hereby is granted said VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. to lay and maintain underground conduits, manholes, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connection with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes. The foregoing permission is subject to the following conditions: 1. The conduits and manholes shall be such material and construction and all work done in such manner as to be satisfactory to such municipal officers as may be appointed to the supervision of the work. 2. In every underground main line conduit constructed by said Company hereunder, one duct not less than three inches in diameter shall be reserved and maintained free of charge for the use of the fire and police telephone and telegraph signal wires belonging to the Town and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. 3. Said Company shall indemnify and save the Town harmless against all damages, costs and expense whatsoever to which it may be subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company, its agents or servants, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the Town. 4. Said Company shall comply with the requirements of existing ordinances and such as May hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and wires, so far as the same are not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-138/139 Department Assistant Appointments
The Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Silva to the position of Department Assistant II in the Treasurer/Collector's office subject to a credit check, CORI, and physical
The Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Silva to the position of Department Assistant II in the Treasurer/Collector's office subject to a credit check, CORI, and physical
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey said the Board approves the Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Silva to the position of Department Assistant II in the Treasurer/Collector's office subject to a credit check, CORI, and physical. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
The Town Administrator's appointment of Debra Broe to the position of Department Assistant III in the Finance Office subject to a physical
The Town Administrator's appointment of Debra Broe to the position of Department Assistant III in the Finance Office subject to a physical
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey said the Board approves the Town Administrator's appointment of Debra Broe to the position of Department Assistant III in the Finance Office subject to a physical. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-140 Review Water/Sewer Adjustment Request
The Board, operating as Water Commissioners, to allow an abatement of $1212.41 for a total bill of $922.43 for 147 Plain Street due in June 2018
That the Board, operating as Water Commissioners, to allow an abatement of $1212.41 for a total bill of $922.43 for 147 Plain Street due in June 2018
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board, operating as Water Commissioners, to allow an abatement of $1212.41 for a total bill of $922.43 for 147 Plain Street due in June 2018. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-142 Approval of Proposal for DPW Site Conditions
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. on behalf of the Town for civil site work at 7 Water Street as described in the agreement for a not to...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. on behalf of the Town for civil site work at 7 Water Street as described in the agreement for a not to exceed maximum of $42,905.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign an agreement with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. on behalf of the Town for civil site work at 7 Water Street as described in the agreement for a not to exceed maximum of $42,905.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-143 Appointment of Council on Aging Member
Appoint Herbert Lannon to the Council on Aging until 6/30/18
To appoint Herbert Lannon to the Council on Aging until 6/30/18
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Herbert Lannon to the Council on Aging until 6/30/18. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-145 2018 Water Ban
Approve the mandatory watering ban for the Town from May 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 with no outside watering allowed between the hours of 9:00am through 5:00pm
To approve the mandatory watering ban for the Town from May 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 with no outside watering allowed between the hours of 9:00am through 5:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the mandatory watering ban for the Town from May 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 with no outside watering allowed between the hours of 9:00am through 5:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-146 Review and Approve Inter-function Transfers
Approve an inter-function transfer from conservation expense, wetlands protection fund, to conservation salary to cover a deficit in the salary account in the amount of $1,106.00
To approve an inter-function transfer from conservation expense, wetlands protection fund, to conservation salary to cover a deficit in the salary account in the amount of $1,106.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve an inter-function transfer from conservation expense, wetlands protection fund, to conservation salary to cover a deficit in the salary account in the amount of $1,106.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve an inter-function transfer from conservation expense to conservations salary in the amount of $1,500.00 to cover a deficit in the salary account
To approve an inter-function transfer from conservation expense to conservations salary in the amount of $1,500.00 to cover a deficit in the salary account
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve an inter-function transfer from conservation expense to conservations salary in the amount of $1,500.00 to cover a deficit in the salary account. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-144 BOS Recommendation for Retail Marijuana Committee's Charge
For the Retail Marijuana Committee to place its primary focus for the short term on nuisance issues such as noise, lighting and odor
For the Retail Marijuana Committee to place its primary focus for the short term on nuisance issues such as noise, lighting and odor
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion for the Retail Marijuana Committee to place its primary focus for the short term on nuisance issues such as noise, lighting and odor. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-147 BOS Letter of Support for 617 Therapeutic Health Care Center
Direct the Chair to send a letter on behalf of 617 Therapeutic Health Care Center to the Department of Public Health to support their business operating in Millis as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary
To direct the Chair to send a letter on behalf of 617 Therapeutic Health Care Center to the Department of Public Health to support their business operating in Millis as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to direct the Chair to send a letter on behalf of 617 Therapeutic Health Care Center to the Department of Public Health to support their business operating in Millis as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-148 Procedural Discussion – DPW Director Appointment
Approves posting the DPW Director position vacancy internally
That the Board approves posting the DPW Director position vacancy internally
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves posting the DPW Director position vacancy internally. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Approve the DPW Director job description with a revision to change "two enterprise funds" to "three enterprise funds" on page two
To approve the DPW Director job description with a revision to change "two enterprise funds" to "three enterprise funds" on page two
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the DPW Director job description with a revision to change "two enterprise funds" to "three enterprise funds" on page two. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-150 Approval of Sign Permit – Flag Football
Approve the sign permit application from Millis Flag Football to place a few professionally made lawn signs at intersections around Town advertising registration from 6/5/18-6/19/18 with the...
To approve the sign permit application from Millis Flag Football to place a few professionally made lawn signs at intersections around Town advertising registration from 6/5/18-6/19/18 with the condition that no signs be place near Town monuments
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the sign permit application from Millis Flag Football to place a few professionally made lawn signs at intersections around Town advertising registration from 6/5/18-6/19/18 with the condition that no signs be place near Town monuments. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-151 Water/Sewer Commitments
Approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for April 2018 in the amount of $1463.39
To approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for April 2018 in the amount of $1463.39
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for April 2018 in the amount of $1463.39. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
Approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for QB0418 in the amount of $524,556.38
To approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for QB0418 in the amount of $524,556.38
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for QB0418 in the amount of $524,556.38. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve minutes of 4/2 and 4/9 as amended and to delay approval of the 4/30/18 minutes until the 6/25/18 meeting
To approve minutes of 4/2 and 4/9 as amended and to delay approval of the 4/30/18 minutes until the 6/25/18 meeting
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve minutes of 4/2 and 4/9 as amended and to delay approval of the 4/30/18 minutes until the 6/25/18 meeting. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:00 p.m
To adjourn at 9:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
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