MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 19, 2018
13 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
18-252 Tax Classification Hearing
Adopt a single tax rate for Levy Year 2019
To adopt a single tax rate for Levy Year 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adopt a single tax rate for Levy Year 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-252.1 Approval of Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses
Approve Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for 2018 for Rock 'N Coal restaurant
To approve Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for 2018 for Rock 'N Coal restaurant
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for 2018 for Rock 'N Coal restaurant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-253 Review and Approval of Green Communities Annual Report
Approve the Green Communities Annual Report and to authorize the Chair to sign on the Town's behalf
To approve the Green Communities Annual Report and to authorize the Chair to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the Green Communities Annual Report and to authorize the Chair to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
18-257 Appt. of Economic Development Committee and Approval of Mission Statement
Request that a letter be sent to the Planning Board Chair to make a recommendation of one of the members become a member of the Economic Development Committee
To request that a letter be sent to the Planning Board Chair to make a recommendation of one of the members become a member of the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to request that a letter be sent to the Planning Board Chair to make a recommendation of one of the members become a member of the Economic Development Committee. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-255 Approval of DPW Design Renovation Contract
Approve a contract with SGH for schematic design work for the DPW building in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00
To approve a contract with SGH for schematic design work for the DPW building in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve a contract with SGH for schematic design work for the DPW building in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-256 Appointment of Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers
Approves the Town Administrator's appointment of Alex McColl and Kyle Lopez as Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers from 11/27/18-3/31/19
That the Board approves the Town Administrator's appointment of Alex McColl and Kyle Lopez as Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers from 11/27/18-3/31/19
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the Town Administrator's appointment of Alex McColl and Kyle Lopez as Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers from 11/27/18-3/31/19. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-258 Approval of Purchase of DPW Pickup Truck
Approve the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 Pickup for a total of $43,167.96 as specified in the 9/18/18 proposal
To approve the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 Pickup for a total of $43,167.96 as specified in the 9/18/18 proposal
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 Pickup for a total of $43,167.96 as specified in the 9/18/18 proposal. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-259 Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
Whereas, the Town of Millis established a Committee to prepare the Town of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update; and Whereas the Town of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update contains...
That Whereas, the Town of Millis established a Committee to prepare the Town of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update; and Whereas the Town of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards in the Town of Millis, and Whereas, duly-noticed public meetings were held by the Millis Local Emergency Planning Committee on April 12, 2018 and July 9, 2018 and Whereas, the Town of Millis authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan, and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town of Millis Board of Selectmen adopts the Tow of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update in accordance with M.G. L. 40§4 or the charter and bylaws of the Town of Millis
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that Whereas, the Town of Millis established a Committee to prepare the Town of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update; and Whereas the Town of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards in the Town of Millis, and Whereas, duly-noticed public meetings were held by the Millis Local Emergency Planning Committee on April 12, 2018 and July 9, 2018 and Whereas, the Town of Millis authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan, and Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town of Millis Board of Selectmen adopts the Tow of Millis Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update in accordance with M.G. L. 40§4 or the charter and bylaws of the Town of Millis. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-261 Holiday Schedule for Municipal Offices
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation that municipal offices/operations be closed all day on December 24th and to close at 4:30 pm on December 31st for non-emergency personnel
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation that municipal offices/operations be closed all day on December 24th and to close at 4:30 pm on December 31st for non-emergency personnel
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation that municipal offices/operations be closed all day on December 24th and to close at 4:30 pm on December 31st for non-emergency personnel. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-262 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitments
Approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitments for October 2018 in the amount of $1,476.35 and 2nd Quarter FY19 for $657,518.89
To approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitments for October 2018 in the amount of $1,476.35 and 2nd Quarter FY19 for $657,518.89
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitments for October 2018 in the amount of $1,476.35 and 2nd Quarter FY19 for $657,518.89. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: Barnes)
Approve the minutes of 10/29/18 with a change as noted
To approve the minutes of 10/29/18 with a change as noted
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of 10/29/18 with a change as noted. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve the minutes of 7/9/18 as written
To approve the minutes of 7/9/18 as written
Loring Barnes stepped aside (recused) because she was not at that meeting. The minutes say the motion passed but do not give the count.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of 7/9/18 as written. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes. Sel. Barnes recused herself since she was not present at the meeting. The motion passed..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:25 pm
To adjourn at 9:25 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey a motion to adjourn at 9:25 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
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