MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2019
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Loring Barnes, James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read the Memorial Day Proclamation
To read the Memorial Day Proclamation
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to read the Memorial Day Proclamation. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-097 Transfer Station Hearing
Open the hearing for Transfer Station rates for FY20
To open the hearing for Transfer Station rates for FY20
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open the hearing for Transfer Station rates for FY20. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain, and passed unanimously, James McKay, DPW Director, asked the Board to increase the price of blue transfer station trash bags in FY20 from $1..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Close the hearing for the Transfer Station rates for FY20
To close the hearing for the Transfer Station rates for FY20
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to close the hearing for the Transfer Station rates for FY20. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
Approve the hours and days of operation as follows: Wednesdays 8:00am-11:00am and 12:00pm-6:45pm (June 1 - August 28) and Saturdays 8:00am- 11:00am and 12:00pm-3:30pm
To approve the hours and days of operation as follows: Wednesdays 8:00am-11:00am and 12:00pm-6:45pm (June 1 - August 28) and Saturdays 8:00am- 11:00am and 12:00pm-3:30pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the hours and days of operation as follows: Wednesdays 8:00am-11:00am and 12:00pm-6:45pm (June 1 - August 28) and Saturdays 8:00am- 11:00am and 12:00pm-3:30pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Postpone the decision on a bag fee change and to continue the discussion with Mr. McKay, DPW Director, on June 17
To postpone the decision on a bag fee change and to continue the discussion with Mr. McKay, DPW Director, on June 17
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to postpone the decision on a bag fee change and to continue the discussion with Mr. McKay, DPW Director, on June 17. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read a proclamation to declare Saturday, May 25th 2019, as Niagara Hall Millis Fire Station #1 Rededication Day
To read a proclamation to declare Saturday, May 25th 2019, as Niagara Hall Millis Fire Station #1 Rededication Day
From the minutes
“Sel, Jurmain made a motion to read a proclamation to declare Saturday, May 25th 2019, as Niagara Hall Millis Fire Station #1 Rededication Day. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-098 National Police Night Out Event Request
Supports the use of the Town Park, Town Hall parking and Gym for the National Night out on August 6, 2019
That the Board supports the use of the Town Park, Town Hall parking and Gym for the National Night out on August 6, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion that the Board supports the use of the Town Park, Town Hall parking and Gym for the National Night out on August 6, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Barnes)
19-099 Appointment of 2 Cultural Council Members
Appoint Carol Melanson and Amy Cohen to the Millis Cultural Council effective immediately through June 30, 2020
To appoint Carol Melanson and Amy Cohen to the Millis Cultural Council effective immediately through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Carol Melanson and Amy Cohen to the Millis Cultural Council effective immediately through June 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-100 Appointment of Associate Planning Board Member
Appoint Joshua Guerrero as an Associate Planning Board Member for a term ending June 30, 2020
To appoint Joshua Guerrero as an Associate Planning Board Member for a term ending June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Joshua Guerrero as an Associate Planning Board Member for a term ending June 30, 2020. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey)
19-102 Approval of Employee Funded Dental Plan
Approve offering benefit eligible Town Employees a voluntary Employee Funded Dental Plan effective 7/1/2019
To approve offering benefit eligible Town Employees a voluntary Employee Funded Dental Plan effective 7/1/2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve offering benefit eligible Town Employees a voluntary Employee Funded Dental Plan effective 7/1/2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-103 Appoint BOS Liaisons for FY20
For her to serve on the Economic Development Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Mater Plan Implementation Committee, Website & Communications, Cemetery Committee, and Community...
For her to serve on the Economic Development Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Mater Plan Implementation Committee, Website & Communications, Cemetery Committee, and Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion for her to serve on the Economic Development Committee, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Mater Plan Implementation Committee, Website & Communications, Cemetery Committee, and Community Preservation Committee. Sel. McCaffrey seconded. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
For Mr. McCaffery to serve on the Cable TV Advisory Committee, Capital Planning Committee, Town Meeting review committee, Elementary School Building Committee, Permanent building committee,...
For Mr. McCaffery to serve on the Cable TV Advisory Committee, Capital Planning Committee, Town Meeting review committee, Elementary School Building Committee, Permanent building committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board Designee
From the minutes
“Sel. Bernes made a motion for Mr. McCaffery to serve on the Cable TV Advisory Committee, Capital Planning Committee, Town Meeting review committee, Elementary School Building Committee, Permanent building committee, Norfolk County Advisory Board Designee. Sel. McCaffrey seconded. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
For Mr. Jurmain to serve on the Sewer study Committee, Is/Communications committee, Drinking Water Committee, and Energy Committee
For Mr. Jurmain to serve on the Sewer study Committee, Is/Communications committee, Drinking Water Committee, and Energy Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion for Mr. Jurmain to serve on the Sewer study Committee, Is/Communications committee, Drinking Water Committee, and Energy Committee. Sel. McCaffrey seconded. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passes unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
19-104 Review & Approval of Inter-Function Transfer
Approve the inter-function transfer from Planning Board Expenses to Planning Board Salaries in the amount of $2,656.00 to cover a deficit
To approve the inter-function transfer from Planning Board Expenses to Planning Board Salaries in the amount of $2,656.00 to cover a deficit
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the inter-function transfer from Planning Board Expenses to Planning Board Salaries in the amount of $2,656.00 to cover a deficit. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-107 Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector
Approve the water/sewer commitment to the collector for April 2019 in the amount of $660.33
To approve the water/sewer commitment to the collector for April 2019 in the amount of $660.33
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the water/sewer commitment to the collector for April 2019 in the amount of $660.33. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-108 Approve & Sign Host Community Agreement Certification Form from 617 Therapeutics
For the chair to approve and sign the host community agreement certification form from 617 Therapeutic Health Center, inc
For the chair to approve and sign the host community agreement certification form from 617 Therapeutic Health Center, inc
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion for the chair to approve and sign the host community agreement certification form from 617 Therapeutic Health Center, inc. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-109 Discuss July 4th Holiday Weekend Hours for Town Hall & DPW
Close all non-essential offices on Friday July 5th, 2019
To close all non-essential offices on Friday July 5th, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to close all non-essential offices on Friday July 5th, 2019. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:30pm
To adjourn at 9:30pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey motioned to adjourn at 9:30pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
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