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September 10, 2018
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Heading says "Monday, September 24, 2018", but the minutes continue a hearing "to Monday, September 24, 2018" and a separate Sept 24 file exists. File name says September 10, 2018. Used September 10.
Present: Catherine MacInnes, James McCaffrey, Loring Barnes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
18-201 Continuance of Stormwater & Land Disturbance Hearing
Continue the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for Acorn Place, a Senior Residential Community to be located off of Acorn Street to Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:05 pm
To continue the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for Acorn Place, a Senior Residential Community to be located off of Acorn Street to Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:05 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to continue the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for Acorn Place, a Senior Residential Community to be located off of Acorn Street to Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:05 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-202 Green Communities Project Inspection Fees Waiver
Approve the Energy Committee's request to waive ½ the permit fees related to the Green Communities' projects for the Town
To approve the Energy Committee's request to waive ½ the permit fees related to the Green Communities' projects for the Town
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Energy Committee's request to waive ½ the permit fees related to the Green Communities' projects for the Town. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-210 Open 11/15/18 Town Meeting
Opens the 11/5/18 Town Meeting Warrant and asked to close the warrant effective 6:00pm on 09/24/18
That the Board opens the 11/5/18 Town Meeting Warrant and asked to close the warrant effective 6:00pm on 09/24/18
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board opens the 11/5/18 Town Meeting Warrant and asked to close the warrant effective 6:00pm on 09/24/18. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-206 Discuss Town Clerk Position
Ask the Town Administrator to identify three firms to assess the current operations at the Town Clerk's office and to make recommendations
Ask the Town Administrator to identify three firms to assess the current operations at the Town Clerk's office and to make recommendations
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes asked the Town Administrator to identify three firms to assess the current operations at the Town Clerk's office and to make recommendations. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-205 Approval of Air Stripper
Approve the contract with Delta Cooling Towers for a blower not to exceed $25,000.00 and to be signed by the Town Administrator
To approve the contract with Delta Cooling Towers for a blower not to exceed $25,000.00 and to be signed by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the contract with Delta Cooling Towers for a blower not to exceed $25,000.00 and to be signed by the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-208 Discussion of an Economic Development Coordinator/Planner
Approves the Town Administrator going into negotiations with Southborough, to develop a intermunicipal employment agreement for an Economic Development Coordinator/Planner
That the Board approves the Town Administrator going into negotiations with Southborough, to develop a intermunicipal employment agreement for an Economic Development Coordinator/Planner
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board approves the Town Administrator going into negotiations with Southborough, to develop a intermunicipal employment agreement for an Economic Development Coordinator/Planner. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
18-209 Short Term Debt Renewal
Approves the short term Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $30,000 maturing on 9/13/19 with an interest rate of 2.9% for the project for renewal of the project known as Town Fields Design, a...
That the Board approves the short term Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $30,000 maturing on 9/13/19 with an interest rate of 2.9% for the project for renewal of the project known as Town Fields Design, a new note in the amount of $594,672 maturing on 9/13/19 with an interest rate of 2.9% for the project know as Capital Items, and a renewal note for $439,200 maturing on 11/02/18 with an interest rate of 2.45% for the projects known as DPW Garage Repairs and Water Systems Improvements
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that the Board approves the short term Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $30,000 maturing on 9/13/19 with an interest rate of 2.9% for the project for renewal of the project known as Town Fields Design, a new note in the amount of $594,672 maturing on 9/13/19 with an interest rate of 2.9% for the project know as Capital Items, and a renewal note for $439,200 maturing on 11/02/18 with an interest rate of 2.45% for the projects known as DPW Garage Repairs and Water Systems Improvements. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-211 5k Boosters Race Approval
For approval of the Millis Mohawk Boosters 2nd Annual Costume 5k on Sunday, 10/28/18 from 7:30am-10:00am starting and finishing at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm with coordination of the Police...
For approval of the Millis Mohawk Boosters 2nd Annual Costume 5k on Sunday, 10/28/18 from 7:30am-10:00am starting and finishing at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm with coordination of the Police and DPW departments
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion for approval of the Millis Mohawk Boosters 2nd Annual Costume 5k on Sunday, 10/28/18 from 7:30am-10:00am starting and finishing at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm with coordination of the Police and DPW departments. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-212 Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment for August 2018 in the amount of $3,976.05
To approve the Water/Sewer Commitment for August 2018 in the amount of $3,976.05
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Commitment for August 2018 in the amount of $3,976.05. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Approve the minutes of 8/27/18 with a change as noted
To approve the minutes of 8/27/18 with a change as noted
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 8/27/18 with a change as noted. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 8:50 pm
To adjourn at 8:50 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes And passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
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