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September 24, 2018
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Catherine MacInnes, James McCaffrey, Loring Barnes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body
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 litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. (Coviello/Tanko; Pernice), seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. Sel. MacInnes – yes, Sel. Barnes – yes, Sel. McCaffrey - yes.” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-213 Appointment of Finance Director
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Carol Johnston as Finance Director for the Town pending successful contract negotiation and a physical
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Carol Johnston as Finance Director for the Town pending successful contract negotiation and a physical
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Carol Johnston as Finance Director for the Town pending successful contract negotiation and a physical. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-214 Stormwater & Land Disturbance Hearing – Acorn Place
Continue the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for Acorn Place to Monday, October 1st at 7:05pm
To continue the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for Acorn Place to Monday, October 1st at 7:05pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to continue the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for Acorn Place to Monday, October 1st at 7:05pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
UNFORESEEN
Have the Chair sign a letter on their behalf to ask Secretary Kerry to come for a book signing in Millis
To have the Chair sign a letter on their behalf to ask Secretary Kerry to come for a book signing in Millis
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to have the Chair sign a letter on their behalf to ask Secretary Kerry to come for a book signing in Millis. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-216 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) & Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Review
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with MAPC for a Technical Assistance grant for $15,000.00 in consulting services on behalf of the Town
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with MAPC for a Technical Assistance grant for $15,000.00 in consulting services on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with MAPC for a Technical Assistance grant for $15,000.00 in consulting services on behalf of the Town. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-219 Approval to Waive Fees for Building Projects
Approve waiving half of the trench permit fee and ½ of the electrical permit fees and any other fees related to the two projects, room 18 and the gym, at the Veterans Memorial Building
To approve waiving half of the trench permit fee and ½ of the electrical permit fees and any other fees related to the two projects, room 18 and the gym, at the Veterans Memorial Building
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve waiving half of the trench permit fee and ½ of the electrical permit fees and any other fees related to the two projects, room 18 and the gym, at the Veterans Memorial Building. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-220 Touch a Truck Permit
Approve the Halloween Party & Touch a Truck hosted by the Recreation Department at the Veterans Memorial Building gym and parking lot on Saturday, 10/27 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
To approve the Halloween Party & Touch a Truck hosted by the Recreation Department at the Veterans Memorial Building gym and parking lot on Saturday, 10/27 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Halloween Party & Touch a Truck hosted by the Recreation Department at the Veterans Memorial Building gym and parking lot on Saturday, 10/27 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-221 Block Party Permit
Approve the Block Party permit for 7 Lexington Lane, with coordination from Police and Fire, on Saturday, 10/27 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm
To approve the Block Party permit for 7 Lexington Lane, with coordination from Police and Fire, on Saturday, 10/27 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Block Party permit for 7 Lexington Lane, with coordination from Police and Fire, on Saturday, 10/27 from 2:00 – 9:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-222 One Day Alcohol License
Approve a One-Day Alcohol License for a Halloween Porketta and Chicken Dinner hosted by the Millis Lions, on Friday, 11/2 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Saint Thomas' Large Hall
To approve a One-Day Alcohol License for a Halloween Porketta and Chicken Dinner hosted by the Millis Lions, on Friday, 11/2 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Saint Thomas' Large Hall
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve a One-Day Alcohol License for a Halloween Porketta and Chicken Dinner hosted by the Millis Lions, on Friday, 11/2 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Saint Thomas' Large Hall. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Approve the minutes of 9/10/18 with a minor correction
To approve the minutes of 9/10/18 with a minor correction
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 9/10/18 with a minor correction. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
Approve the minutes of 4/20/18 with a minor correction
To approve the minutes of 4/20/18 with a minor correction
The minutes say the motion passed with James McCaffrey abstaining because he was not at that meeting; they do not give the count.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 4/20/18 with a minor correction. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes. The motion passed with Sel. McCaffrey abstaining since he was not present at the meeting..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-217 Discussion of Proposed Marijuana Zoning Bylaw
Section 3. Special Permit Conditions on Marijuana Establishment, subsection e. should be eliminated from the zoning article put forth by the Planning Board
That section 3. Special Permit Conditions on Marijuana Establishment, subsection e. should be eliminated from the zoning article put forth by the Planning Board
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion that section 3. Special Permit Conditions on Marijuana Establishment, subsection e. should be eliminated from the zoning article put forth by the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes the motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Remove the second paragraph "By amending Section V, Use Regulations, by repealing Subsection G. "Temporary Moratorium On Recreational Marijuana Establishments" adopted by Town Meeting during...
To remove the second paragraph "By amending Section V, Use Regulations, by repealing Subsection G. "Temporary Moratorium On Recreational Marijuana Establishments" adopted by Town Meeting during November, 2017"
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to remove the second paragraph "By amending Section V, Use Regulations, by repealing Subsection G. "Temporary Moratorium On Recreational Marijuana Establishments" adopted by Town Meeting during November, 2017". The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Section 3. Special Permit Conditions on Marijuana Establishment, subsection e. should be eliminated from the zoning article put forth by the Planning Board
That section 3. Special Permit Conditions on Marijuana Establishment, subsection e. should be eliminated from the zoning article put forth by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that section 3. Special Permit Conditions on Marijuana Establishment, subsection e. should be eliminated from the zoning article put forth by the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
Recommend to the Planning Board that the language in Section 2., subsection a. "There shall be a minimum separation of 300 feet between Marijuana Retailers, as that term is defined by 935 CMR...
To recommend to the Planning Board that the language in Section 2., subsection a. "There shall be a minimum separation of 300 feet between Marijuana Retailers, as that term is defined by 935 CMR 500.00 and G. L. c. 94G, s. 1" be stricken
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to recommend to the Planning Board that the language in Section 2., subsection a. "There shall be a minimum separation of 300 feet between Marijuana Retailers, as that term is defined by 935 CMR 500.00 and G. L. c. 94G, s. 1" be stricken. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
Remove section 3. Subsection a "Hours of operation, including dispatch of home deliveries"
To remove section 3. Subsection a "Hours of operation, including dispatch of home deliveries"
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to remove section 3. Subsection a "Hours of operation, including dispatch of home deliveries". The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Recommend to the Planning Board that the zoning warrant article be approved by the Planning Board with the recommended changes
To recommend to the Planning Board that the zoning warrant article be approved by the Planning Board with the recommended changes
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to recommend to the Planning Board that the zoning warrant article be approved by the Planning Board with the recommended changes. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. A discussion ensued about all regulations. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:30
To adjourn at 9:30
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes Made a motion to adjourn at 9:30. The motion was seconded by Sel. And passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes)
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