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Millis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

October 1, 2018

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Catherine MacInnes, James McCaffrey, Loring Barnes

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Enter executive session for the following reasons: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter executive session for the following reasons: 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) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel

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 for the following reasons: 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) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. (Finance Director Contract) The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. Sel. MacInnes – aye, Sel. Barnes – aye, Sel. McCaffrey, aye.” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)

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18-223 Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing Continued

Open the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing at Acorn Place

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To open the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing at Acorn Place

From the minutes

“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to open the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing at Acorn Place. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)

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Continue the hearing to 8:30pm on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 8:30pm

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To continue the hearing to 8:30pm on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 8:30pm

From the minutes

“Sel. Barnes made a motion to continue the hearing to 8:30pm on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 8:30pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)

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18-225 Presentation of Financing Options for Clyde F. Brown Project

Accept the recommendation of the Treasurer/Collector and Town Administrator to move forward with option 3, Plan4EP(25) for 25 years for $25 million with $5.742 million to be financed in October...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the recommendation of the Treasurer/Collector and Town Administrator to move forward with option 3, Plan4EP(25) for 25 years for $25 million with $5.742 million to be financed in October 2019 with an estimated total cost over the life of bonds as $46,837,201

From the minutes

“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Treasurer/Collector and Town Administrator to move forward with option 3, Plan4EP(25) for 25 years for $25 million with $5.742 million to be financed in October 2019 with an estimated total cost over the life of bonds as $46,837,201. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

18-228 Review & Discuss Proposed Changes to 11/5/18 Warrant

Reopen the 11/5/18 town meeting warrant for consideration of articles

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To reopen the 11/5/18 town meeting warrant for consideration of articles

From the minutes

“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to reopen the 11/5/18 town meeting warrant for consideration of articles. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)

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Renumber the marijuana articles as proposed

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To renumber the marijuana articles as proposed

From the minutes

“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to renumber the marijuana articles as proposed. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)

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Add article 17 for a cell tower lease

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To add article 17 for a cell tower lease

From the minutes

“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to add article 17 for a cell tower lease. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)

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Accept the changes accepted by the Town Administrator

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the changes accepted by the Town Administrator

From the minutes

“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to accept the changes accepted by the Town Administrator. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close the warrant

From the minutes

“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn at 9:36pm

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn at 9:36pm

From the minutes

“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 9:36pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffery And passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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