MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2018
14 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 into executive session for the following reasons
To enter into executive session for the following reasons
The minutes list each member's vote but do not state the result.
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to enter into executive session for the following reasons, seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel. (Fire Union Local 4704) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Finance Director) 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/Pernice) Sel. MacInnes – aye, Sel. Barnes – aye, Sel. McCaffrey - aye.” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-230 Pinning Ceremony – Police Officers Forsythe and Sullivan
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Zachary Forsythe and Matthew Sullivan as full time Police Patrolmen
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Zachary Forsythe and Matthew Sullivan as full time Police Patrolmen
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Zachary Forsythe and Matthew Sullivan as full time Police Patrolmen. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-231 Appointment of Seven On Call Firefighters
Approve the appointment of Sarah Greeno, Kyle Lopez, and Matthew Donovan to the position of Recruit On Call Firefighter
To approve the appointment of Sarah Greeno, Kyle Lopez, and Matthew Donovan to the position of Recruit On Call Firefighter
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the appointment of Sarah Greeno, Kyle Lopez, and Matthew Donovan to the position of Recruit On Call Firefighter. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve the appointment of Gavin Bradbury, Alan Wallace, Matt Kennis, and Andrew Errico contingent upon completion of a successful physical to the position of Recruit On Call Firefighter
To approve the appointment of Gavin Bradbury, Alan Wallace, Matt Kennis, and Andrew Errico contingent upon completion of a successful physical to the position of Recruit On Call Firefighter
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the appointment of Gavin Bradbury, Alan Wallace, Matt Kennis, and Andrew Errico contingent upon completion of a successful physical to the position of Recruit On Call Firefighter. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-232 COA Request for Meals on Wheels Parking Spots
Approve two parking spots as requested with signs showing the times and to include use of signs inside the vehicles to show that they are Meals on Wheels drivers
To approve two parking spots as requested with signs showing the times and to include use of signs inside the vehicles to show that they are Meals on Wheels drivers
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve two parking spots as requested with signs showing the times and to include use of signs inside the vehicles to show that they are Meals on Wheels drivers. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-237 Stormwater & Landscape Hearing Continuance for Acorn Street
Reopen the hearing for a stormwater and land disturbance permit approval for a senior residential community development of Acorn Street
To reopen the hearing for a stormwater and land disturbance permit approval for a senior residential community development of Acorn Street
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to reopen the hearing for a stormwater and land disturbance permit approval for a senior residential community development of Acorn Street. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Continue the stormwater and land disturbance permit hearing to Monday, October 29 at 7:10 pm
To continue the stormwater and land disturbance permit hearing to Monday, October 29 at 7:10 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to continue the stormwater and land disturbance permit hearing to Monday, October 29 at 7:10 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
18-236 Cedar Street Sewer Extension Application
Makes a conditional approval of the sewer extension at Cedar Street with oversight by the DPW Director
That the Board makes a conditional approval of the sewer extension at Cedar Street with oversight by the DPW Director
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board makes a conditional approval of the sewer extension at Cedar Street with oversight by the DPW Director. Sel. MacInnes seconded. Sel. McCaffrey said it needs to be noted that this is occurring due to a hardship. Sel. McCaffrey revised the motion that the Board makes a conditional approval of the sewer extension at Cedar Street as described due to the hardship on the applicant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
18-238 Review and Approval of 11/5/18 Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the 11/5/18 warrant as presented
To approve the 11/5/18 warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the 11/5/18 warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-239 Signing of the State Election Warrant
Sign the State Election Warrant for 11/6/18
For the Board to sign the State Election Warrant for 11/6/18
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion for the Board to sign the State Election Warrant for 11/6/18. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-240 Ratification of Finance Director's Contract
Ratifies the executive session vote to approve the employment agreement with the Finance Director as written
That the Board ratifies the executive session vote to approve the employment agreement with the Finance Director as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board ratifies the executive session vote to approve the employment agreement with the Finance Director as written. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-241 Ratification of Fire Union Local #4704 Contract
Ratifies the executive session vote to approve the employment agreement with the Fire Union Local #4704 as written
That the Board ratifies the executive session vote to approve the employment agreement with the Fire Union Local #4704 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board ratifies the executive session vote to approve the employment agreement with the Fire Union Local #4704 as written. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-242
Approves the minutes of 9/24/18 with noted changes
That the Board approves the minutes of 9/24/18 with noted changes
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board approves the minutes of 9/24/18 with noted changes. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 10:35pm
To adjourn at 10:35pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 10:35pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
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