MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 29, 2018
12 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 negotiations with union personnel. (SEIU) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for...
To enter executive session for the following reasons: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel. (SEIU) 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)
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 negotiations with union personnel. (SEIU) 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) Sel. MacInnes – aye, Sel. Barnes – aye, Sel. McCaffrey, aye.” (Motion: MacInnes)
18-242 Award Bond and Note Sale
Approve the bond issuance submitted by bond counsel for the sale of the $26,360,000.00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated November 1, 2018, to Robert W....
To approve the bond issuance submitted by bond counsel for the sale of the $26,360,000.00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated November 1, 2018, to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $28,007,881.78 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. Further voted to approve the sale of the $5,742,000.00 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated November 2, 2018, and payable November 1, 2019 to TD Securities, LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $53,228.34 and including all votes in the document dated October 29, 2018
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the bond issuance submitted by bond counsel for the sale of the $26,360,000.00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds of the Town dated November 1, 2018, to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $28,007,881.78 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. Further voted to approve the sale of the $5,742,000.00 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated November 2, 2018, and payable November 1, 2019 to TD Securities, LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $53,228.34 and including all votes in the document dated October 29, 2018. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-243 Appointment of COA Van Driver
Approve the appointment of Herbert Lannon for the position of Council on Aging Per Diem Van Driver pending a successful physical result
To approve the appointment of Herbert Lannon for the position of Council on Aging Per Diem Van Driver pending a successful physical result
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the appointment of Herbert Lannon for the position of Council on Aging Per Diem Van Driver pending a successful physical result. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-244 Acorn Place Stormwater Hearing Continued
Reopen the Stormwater and Land Disturbance and Municipal Storm Drain permit hearing for Acorn Millis Residential, LLC
To reopen the Stormwater and Land Disturbance and Municipal Storm Drain permit hearing for Acorn Millis Residential, LLC
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to reopen the Stormwater and Land Disturbance and Municipal Storm Drain permit hearing for Acorn Millis Residential, LLC. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Close the Stormwater and Land Disturbance and Municipal Storm Drain permit and hearing for Acorn Millis Residential, LLC
To close the Stormwater and Land Disturbance and Municipal Storm Drain permit and hearing for Acorn Millis Residential, LLC
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the Stormwater and Land Disturbance and Municipal Storm Drain permit and hearing for Acorn Millis Residential, LLC. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Grant a Stormwater Management Permit, a Land Disturbance Permit and a Municipal Storm Drain Permit for the development known as Acorn Place on Acorn Street, based on the findings described in the...
To grant a Stormwater Management Permit, a Land Disturbance Permit and a Municipal Storm Drain Permit for the development known as Acorn Place on Acorn Street, based on the findings described in the draft decision and subject to the nine conditions enumerated in the draft decision
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to grant a Stormwater Management Permit, a Land Disturbance Permit and a Municipal Storm Drain Permit for the development known as Acorn Place on Acorn Street, based on the findings described in the draft decision and subject to the nine conditions enumerated in the draft decision. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-245 Award of Joint Salt Bid
Approve the award of the Joint Purchase Salt Bid for 2018-2019 according to lowest bid prices and the Town of Medfield specifications to Eastern Minerals for CC Salt/ton and for Solar Salt/ton,...
To approve the award of the Joint Purchase Salt Bid for 2018-2019 according to lowest bid prices and the Town of Medfield specifications to Eastern Minerals for CC Salt/ton and for Solar Salt/ton, price for each $47.50; and Morton Salt for Treated Salt/ton, price $71.77 and as recommended by the DPW Director
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the award of the Joint Purchase Salt Bid for 2018-2019 according to lowest bid prices and the Town of Medfield specifications to Eastern Minerals for CC Salt/ton and for Solar Salt/ton, price for each $47.50; and Morton Salt for Treated Salt/ton, price $71.77 and as recommended by the DPW Director. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-249 Approval of Frosty 5K Race
Approve the Frosty 5K Race hosted by the Millis Lions on Sunday, December 2, 2018, starting and ending at Encompass Fitness beginning at 9:00 am with coordination and approval by the Millis Police...
To approve the Frosty 5K Race hosted by the Millis Lions on Sunday, December 2, 2018, starting and ending at Encompass Fitness beginning at 9:00 am with coordination and approval by the Millis Police and DPW
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the Frosty 5K Race hosted by the Millis Lions on Sunday, December 2, 2018, starting and ending at Encompass Fitness beginning at 9:00 am with coordination and approval by the Millis Police and DPW. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Approve signs placed as designated on the application form for two weeks prior to the Frosty 5K Race hosted by the Millis Lions
To approve signs placed as designated on the application form for two weeks prior to the Frosty 5K Race hosted by the Millis Lions
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve signs placed as designated on the application form for two weeks prior to the Frosty 5K Race hosted by the Millis Lions. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
18-250 Water Sewer Commitment Approval
Approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment for September 2018 in the amount of $988.81
To approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment for September 2018 in the amount of $988.81
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment for September 2018 in the amount of $988.81. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve the minutes of 10/5/18 as written
To approve the minutes of 10/5/18 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of 10/5/18 as written. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 8:10 pm
To adjourn at 8:10 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey a motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
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