MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2019
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Loring Barnes, James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session for the following reasons: To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with union personnel. (AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU) and to conduct strategy sessions in...
To enter Executive Session for the following reasons: To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with union personnel. (AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU) and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating public body
The minutes list each member's vote but do not state the result.
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to enter Executive Session for the following reasons: To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with union personnel. (AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU) and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating public body. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. Barnes aye, Sel. Jurmain aye, Sel. McCaffrey aye.” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
19-113 Alcohol Hearing: Beer & Wine Alcohol License at Richdale Foods
Open the Alcohol Hearing for Beer and Wine for Richdale Food Shop located at 132 Exchange Street, Millis, MA
To open the Alcohol Hearing for Beer and Wine for Richdale Food Shop located at 132 Exchange Street, Millis, MA
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to open the Alcohol Hearing for Beer and Wine for Richdale Food Shop located at 132 Exchange Street, Millis, MA. Sel. McCaffrey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Close the alcohol hearing
To close the alcohol hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to close the alcohol hearing. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
The Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approves the Beer and Wine license for 132 Exchange St., Inc. d/b/a Richdale Food Shop contingent upon receipt of a revised floor plan that...
That the Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approves the Beer and Wine license for 132 Exchange St., Inc. d/b/a Richdale Food Shop contingent upon receipt of a revised floor plan that accurately reflects the future floor plan for sale of beer and wine
Yes: Barnes, JurmainNo: McCaffreyThe minutes give the count (2-1) and name James McCaffrey; the other members present are shown as yes. The minutes name Peter Jurmain as both the mover and the seconder.
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion that the Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approves the Beer and Wine license for 132 Exchange St., Inc. d/b/a Richdale Food Shop contingent upon receipt of a revised floor plan that accurately reflects the future floor plan for sale of beer and wine. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. The motion passed two to one with Sel. McCaffrey voting no..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Jurmain)
19-114 Clyde F. Brown School Preview
Give the Town Administrator the authority to work with the ESBC and DPW Director to take any action to close the field or take any action related thereto for safety purposes during demolition
To give the Town Administrator the authority to work with the ESBC and DPW Director to take any action to close the field or take any action related thereto for safety purposes during demolition
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to give the Town Administrator the authority to work with the ESBC and DPW Director to take any action to close the field or take any action related thereto for safety purposes during demolition. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
19-115 Authorize Town Administrator to Issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Designer Services for
Authorize the Town Administrator to issue an RFQ for designer services for the DPW Building Project
To authorize the Town Administrator to issue an RFQ for designer services for the DPW Building Project
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to issue an RFQ for designer services for the DPW Building Project. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Appoint Jim McKay and Michael Guzinski as ex-officio members of the Permanent Building Committee for the duration of the DPW Building Project
To appoint Jim McKay and Michael Guzinski as ex-officio members of the Permanent Building Committee for the duration of the DPW Building Project
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Jim McKay and Michael Guzinski as ex-officio members of the Permanent Building Committee for the duration of the DPW Building Project. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-116 Review/Support of 40B LIP at 946 Main Street
Work with the developer to approve a twelve-unit 40B LIP project at 946 Main Street and for the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to develop a 40B LIP agreement with the Town to be...
To work with the developer to approve a twelve-unit 40B LIP project at 946 Main Street and for the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to develop a 40B LIP agreement with the Town to be reviewed and approved at a future Board meeting
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to work with the developer to approve a twelve-unit 40B LIP project at 946 Main Street and for the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel to develop a 40B LIP agreement with the Town to be reviewed and approved at a future Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed two votes to one..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-112 Approval of Annual Paving Contract
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with T. Miozzi, Inc. of North Kingstown, RI for the FY20 Paving Contract in the amount of $500,710.28 for the paving of the roads as identified...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with T. Miozzi, Inc. of North Kingstown, RI for the FY20 Paving Contract in the amount of $500,710.28 for the paving of the roads as identified in the memo dated June 11, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with T. Miozzi, Inc. of North Kingstown, RI for the FY20 Paving Contract in the amount of $500,710.28 for the paving of the roads as identified in the memo dated June 11, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-117 Continue Discussion Regarding Transfer Station Plastic Bag Fees
Add the option of smaller bags at $1.25 per bag
To add the option of smaller bags at $1.25 per bag
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to add the option of smaller bags at $1.25 per bag. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-118 Approval of Phase V Sewer Rehabilitation Project Contract
Approve the bid by Ponch Excavation, LLC of Boston, MA for the Phase V Sewer System Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $208,042.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract...
To approve the bid by Ponch Excavation, LLC of Boston, MA for the Phase V Sewer System Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $208,042.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract in that amount
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the bid by Ponch Excavation, LLC of Boston, MA for the Phase V Sewer System Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $208,042.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract in that amount. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-119 Appointment of DPW Seasonal Summer Worker
Ratifies the Town Administrator's appointment of Benjamin Butensky as Seasonal Summer DPW Worker for 40 hours per week through September 30, 2019
That the Board ratifies the Town Administrator's appointment of Benjamin Butensky as Seasonal Summer DPW Worker for 40 hours per week through September 30, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board ratifies the Town Administrator's appointment of Benjamin Butensky as Seasonal Summer DPW Worker for 40 hours per week through September 30, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-120 Review/Approval of Millis Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Cultivators, Manufacturers,
Approve the Town of Millis Board of Selectmen Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Retailers presented by Town Counsel with changes as follows: strike the language "and at all cash register(s) on...
To approve the Town of Millis Board of Selectmen Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Retailers presented by Town Counsel with changes as follows: strike the language "and at all cash register(s) on the premises" in item 5.1, change the language in 12.3 to "All complaints and reports submitted to the Town shall be reviewed by the LLA and…", and strike the 3 word "Clerk" and replace it with "Town Administrator as agent" in item 15
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town of Millis Board of Selectmen Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Retailers presented by Town Counsel with changes as follows: strike the language "and at all cash register(s) on the premises" in item 5.1, change the language in 12.3 to "All complaints and reports submitted to the Town shall be reviewed by the LLA and…", and strike the 3 word "Clerk" and replace it with "Town Administrator as agent" in item 15. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve the Town of Millis Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Cultivators, Manufacturers and Testing Facilities as presented by Town Counsel with changes as follows: change the language in 11.3...
To approve the Town of Millis Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Cultivators, Manufacturers and Testing Facilities as presented by Town Counsel with changes as follows: change the language in 11.3 to "All complaints and reports submitted to the Town shall be reviewed by the LLA and…", and strike the word "Clerk" and replace it with "Town Administrator as agent" in item 14
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town of Millis Rules and Regulations for Marijuana Cultivators, Manufacturers and Testing Facilities as presented by Town Counsel with changes as follows: change the language in 11.3 to "All complaints and reports submitted to the Town shall be reviewed by the LLA and…", and strike the word "Clerk" and replace it with "Town Administrator as agent" in item 14. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-121 Review/Approval of Millis Marijuana License Application Procedure
Approve the Town of Millis Cannabis Control License Application with an application fee of $3000.00 and a change in language on item #2 as follows: Please submit a floor plan (8.5x11 paper) of the...
To approve the Town of Millis Cannabis Control License Application with an application fee of $3000.00 and a change in language on item #2 as follows: Please submit a floor plan (8.5x11 paper) of the facility showing the exact location where Cannabis will be cultivated, processed, delivered, sold and stored as applicable, and indicate all entrances and exits to the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town of Millis Cannabis Control License Application with an application fee of $3000.00 and a change in language on item #2 as follows: Please submit a floor plan (8.5x11 paper) of the facility showing the exact location where Cannabis will be cultivated, processed, delivered, sold and stored as applicable, and indicate all entrances and exits to the Police Chief. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-122 Annual Reappointment of Boards and Committees
Approve the list of committee members for reappointment for FY20 as presented with the removal of Rita Murphy as a Board of Registrars member
To approve the list of committee members for reappointment for FY20 as presented with the removal of Rita Murphy as a Board of Registrars member
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the list of committee members for reappointment for FY20 as presented with the removal of Rita Murphy as a Board of Registrars member. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Reappoint Mead, Talerman & Costa as General Town Counsel and David Jenkins, of KP Law, as Labor Counsel for FY20
To reappoint Mead, Talerman & Costa as General Town Counsel and David Jenkins, of KP Law, as Labor Counsel for FY20
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to reappoint Mead, Talerman & Costa as General Town Counsel and David Jenkins, of KP Law, as Labor Counsel for FY20. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-123 Approval of Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses
Approve both a Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for Kravings Pizza and Ice Cream located at 979 Main Street through December 31, 2019
To approve both a Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for Kravings Pizza and Ice Cream located at 979 Main Street through December 31, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve both a Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for Kravings Pizza and Ice Cream located at 979 Main Street through December 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-124 Approval of One-Day Alcohol Licenses
Approve three (3) One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses for Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street as follows: Saturday, 7/6/19 from 3-9:00 pm Graduation Party Sunday, 8/11/19 from...
To approve three (3) One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses for Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street as follows: Saturday, 7/6/19 from 3-9:00 pm Graduation Party Sunday, 8/11/19 from 12-8:00 pm Clambake Saturday, 9/25/19 from 11:00am – 10:00pm Boggestock Music Festival The motion
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve three (3) One-Day Special Alcohol Licenses for Boggestowe Fish & Game Club located at 247 Ridge Street as follows: Saturday, 7/6/19 from 3-9:00 pm Graduation Party Sunday, 8/11/19 from 12-8:00 pm Clambake Saturday, 9/25/19 from 11:00am – 10:00pm Boggestock Music Festival The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
19-125 Approval of Water/Sewer Department Commitment to Collector
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector for May 2019 in the amount of $1390.16
To approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector for May 2019 in the amount of $1390.16
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector for May 2019 in the amount of $1390.16. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the minutes of 4/17/19, 4/22/19 with approved changes
To approve the minutes of 4/17/19, 4/22/19 with approved changes
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 4/17/19, 4/22/19 with approved changes. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 11:25pm
To adjourn at 11:25pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain a motion to adjourn at 11:25pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
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