MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2018
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Catherine MacInnes, James McCaffrey, Loring Barnes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
18-263 Application of On-Call Library Assistant
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Allison as an On-Call Library Assistant
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Allison as an On-Call Library Assistant
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Susan Allison as an On-Call Library Assistant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-264 Appointment of Temporary Full Time Firefighter
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Cam Wenzell as Temporary Full Time Firefighter effective immediately, to cover for a firefighter who is currently out injured on duty
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Cam Wenzell as Temporary Full Time Firefighter effective immediately, to cover for a firefighter who is currently out injured on duty
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Cam Wenzell as Temporary Full Time Firefighter effective immediately, to cover for a firefighter who is currently out injured on duty. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-265 Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing Lots Southend Farm
Open the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for numbers 1, 2,5,6,9,10,13,14 Frontier Lane at Southend Farm (Lot 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 8C)
To open the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for numbers 1, 2,5,6,9,10,13,14 Frontier Lane at Southend Farm (Lot 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 8C)
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for numbers 1, 2,5,6,9,10,13,14 Frontier Lane at Southend Farm (Lot 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 8C). The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Close the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for numbers 1, 2,5,6,9,10,13,14 Frontier Lane at Southend Farm (Lot 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 8C)
To close the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for numbers 1, 2,5,6,9,10,13,14 Frontier Lane at Southend Farm (Lot 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 8C)
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for numbers 1, 2,5,6,9,10,13,14 Frontier Lane at Southend Farm (Lot 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 8C). The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Grant a Stormwater Management Permit and a Land Disturbance Permit for each of No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14 Frontier Lane based on the findings identified in the draft decisions dated November...
To grant a Stormwater Management Permit and a Land Disturbance Permit for each of No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14 Frontier Lane based on the findings identified in the draft decisions dated November 29, 2018 and subject to the conditions enumerated therein and subject to final review and approval from BETA
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to grant a Stormwater Management Permit and a Land Disturbance Permit for each of No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14 Frontier Lane based on the findings identified in the draft decisions dated November 29, 2018 and subject to the conditions enumerated therein and subject to final review and approval from BETA. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-266 Approval of Eden Street Sewer Extension
Approve the Eden Street Extension Plan as presented
To approve the Eden Street Extension Plan as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the Eden Street Extension Plan as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
18-267 Acknowledgement of Gift – Babfar Equipment
Present a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Town to acknowledges with thanks and appreciation the generous gift made by Bruce A. Berry and BABFAR Equipment corporation to the new Clyde...
To present a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Town to acknowledges with thanks and appreciation the generous gift made by Bruce A. Berry and BABFAR Equipment corporation to the new Clyde Brown School project, and offer sincerest thanks and gratitude to you as both citizens of Millis and as business owners who are invested in the success and well-being of our community, give this 3rd day of December 2018
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to present a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Town to acknowledges with thanks and appreciation the generous gift made by Bruce A. Berry and BABFAR Equipment corporation to the new Clyde Brown School project, and offer sincerest thanks and gratitude to you as both citizens of Millis and as business owners who are invested in the success and well-being of our community, give this 3rd day of December 2018. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-268 Approval of Gasoline & Diesel Pricing
Approve entering into a contract with the Norfolk County consortium to purchase fuels from Global Montello Group for $2.0741 per gallon for 87 Octane and to allow an increase of not more than 3%...
To approve entering into a contract with the Norfolk County consortium to purchase fuels from Global Montello Group for $2.0741 per gallon for 87 Octane and to allow an increase of not more than 3% at contract execution
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve entering into a contract with the Norfolk County consortium to purchase fuels from Global Montello Group for $2.0741 per gallon for 87 Octane and to allow an increase of not more than 3% at contract execution. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: MacInnes)
18-271 Request for Directional Signs on Town Property – Toll Bros Project
Approve the request for temporary 18x24" directional signs to be placed at the areas designated on the map that was submitted while construction work is being conducted
To approve the request for temporary 18x24" directional signs to be placed at the areas designated on the map that was submitted while construction work is being conducted
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the request for temporary 18x24" directional signs to be placed at the areas designated on the map that was submitted while construction work is being conducted. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
18-270 Snow & Ice Contractor Rate Discussion
Accept the rate structure for the 2018-19 snow season as presented in the letter from the DPW Director ranging from $70.90, including a 3.5% fuel adjustment, for a ¾ ton pickup with 4-wheel drive...
To accept the rate structure for the 2018-19 snow season as presented in the letter from the DPW Director ranging from $70.90, including a 3.5% fuel adjustment, for a ¾ ton pickup with 4-wheel drive to $150.00 for a loader with a minimum 10'-0" plow
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to accept the rate structure for the 2018-19 snow season as presented in the letter from the DPW Director ranging from $70.90, including a 3.5% fuel adjustment, for a ¾ ton pickup with 4-wheel drive to $150.00 for a loader with a minimum 10'-0" plow. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
18-272 Approval of Economic Development Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Economic Development and Planning Services Between the Town of Millis and the Town of Southborough and for the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of Millis
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Economic Development and Planning Services Between the Town of Millis and the Town of Southborough and for the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of Millis
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Economic Development and Planning Services Between the Town of Millis and the Town of Southborough and for the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of Millis. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve the minutes of 11/19/18 with one minor change
To approve the minutes of 11/19/18 with one minor change
From the minutes
“Sel. MacInnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 11/19/18 with one minor change. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: MacInnes, second: McCaffrey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:25 pm
To adjourn at 9:25 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. MacInnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: MacInnes)
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