MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2019
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Loring Barnes, James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
19-130 Committee & Staff Appointments
Appoint the following Board and Committee members for FY20 Carol Hayes, Conservation Commission Elias Jacobson, Website and Communications Committee Barbara Matthews, Cultural Council The motions were
To appoint the following Board and Committee members for FY20 Carol Hayes, Conservation Commission Elias Jacobson, Website and Communications Committee Barbara Matthews, Cultural Council The motions were
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made motions to appoint the following Board and Committee members for FY20 Carol Hayes, Conservation Commission Elias Jacobson, Website and Communications Committee Barbara Matthews, Cultural Council The motions were seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Linda Stetson to the position of Dispatcher/Receptionist following a satisfactory physical result
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Linda Stetson to the position of Dispatcher/Receptionist following a satisfactory physical result
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Linda Stetson to the position of Dispatcher/Receptionist following a satisfactory physical result. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-131 Approval of FY20 Energy Manager's Contract
Approve the Energy Manager's contract effective July 1, 2019 for the term of one year per the agreement with the possibility of the scope being expanded in the future
To approve the Energy Manager's contract effective July 1, 2019 for the term of one year per the agreement with the possibility of the scope being expanded in the future
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Energy Manager's contract effective July 1, 2019 for the term of one year per the agreement with the possibility of the scope being expanded in the future. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-132 OSRP Documents Approval
Accepts the Grievance Procedures for Complaints of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability as presented
That the Board accepts the Grievance Procedures for Complaints of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board accepts the Grievance Procedures for Complaints of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Approve a notice that the Town of Millis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or in the operation of its programs, services or activities and does not...
To approve a notice that the Town of Millis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or in the operation of its programs, services or activities and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and that the notice is provided as required by Title II of the ADA of 1990
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve a notice that the Town of Millis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or in the operation of its programs, services or activities and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and that the notice is provided as required by Title II of the ADA of 1990. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-133 Approval of One Day Alcohol & One Day Entertainment License
Approve a One-Day Alcohol License for wine and malt for Tangerini's Farm for a farm to table dinner to be held Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
To approve a One-Day Alcohol License for wine and malt for Tangerini's Farm for a farm to table dinner to be held Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve a One-Day Alcohol License for wine and malt for Tangerini's Farm for a farm to table dinner to be held Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve a One-Day Entertainment License for live music at Tangerini's Farm for a farm to table dinner to be held Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
To approve a One-Day Entertainment License for live music at Tangerini's Farm for a farm to table dinner to be held Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve a One-Day Entertainment License for live music at Tangerini's Farm for a farm to table dinner to be held Saturday, August 10 from 6:00pm-10:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-136 Approval of Gas & Sewer Extension over Stone Arch Bridge at Orchard Street
Adopt the agreement provided that language be added to section 3a to address the aesthetic concerns for review and approval by the Board of Selectmen
To adopt the agreement provided that language be added to section 3a to address the aesthetic concerns for review and approval by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adopt the agreement provided that language be added to section 3a to address the aesthetic concerns for review and approval by the Board of Selectmen. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
19-137 Hearing for Annual Marijuana License Sales – CommCan
Open the hearing for a license for marijuana sales for CommCan
To open the hearing for a license for marijuana sales for CommCan
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to open the hearing for a license for marijuana sales for CommCan, seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Close the hearing for a license for marijuana sales for CommCan
To close the hearing for a license for marijuana sales for CommCan
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to close the hearing for a license for marijuana sales for CommCan, seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Grant a license to CommCan for marijuana sales through December 2019
To grant a license to CommCan for marijuana sales through December 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to grant a license to CommCan for marijuana sales through December 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-138 Stormwater/Land Disturbance Hearing for Self- Storage at 1475/1485/1512 Main Street
Open the hearing for a Stormwater and Land Disturbance hearing for the self-storage units at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street
To open the hearing for a Stormwater and Land Disturbance hearing for the self-storage units at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to open the hearing for a Stormwater and Land Disturbance hearing for the self-storage units at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street, seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Close the hearing for a Stormwater and Land Disturbance hearing for the self-storage units at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street
To close the hearing for a Stormwater and Land Disturbance hearing for the self-storage units at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to close the hearing for a Stormwater and Land Disturbance hearing for the self-storage units at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street, seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Approve the request for a stormwater and land disturbance permits for the proposed redevelopment at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street to Merit Hill Capitol pursuant to Section 6.F.2 of Article I,...
To approve the request for a stormwater and land disturbance permits for the proposed redevelopment at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street to Merit Hill Capitol pursuant to Section 6.F.2 of Article I, subject to the eight conditions enumerated in the document
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the request for a stormwater and land disturbance permits for the proposed redevelopment at 1475, 1485 and 1512 Main Street to Merit Hill Capitol pursuant to Section 6.F.2 of Article I, subject to the eight conditions enumerated in the document. Sel. Jurmain seconded and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-139 FY20 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rate Hearing
Continue the water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing to 7:30pm on Monday, August 12, 2019
To continue the water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing to 7:30pm on Monday, August 12, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to continue the water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing to 7:30pm on Monday, August 12, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-140 All Alcohol Restaurant License for Stack'd
Approve an All Alcoholic Restaurant license for Stack'd restaurant located at 40 Exchange Street
To approve an All Alcoholic Restaurant license for Stack'd restaurant located at 40 Exchange Street
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve an All Alcoholic Restaurant license for Stack'd restaurant located at 40 Exchange Street. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-141 Engineering Services for Stormwater Alternatives Analysis for Village St/Birch St Drainage System
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the Proposal for Engineering Services Stormwater Alternatives Analysis for Village Street and Birch Street Drainage System as presented with a fee not...
To authorize the Town Administrator to approve the Proposal for Engineering Services Stormwater Alternatives Analysis for Village Street and Birch Street Drainage System as presented with a fee not to exceed $38,550.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the Proposal for Engineering Services Stormwater Alternatives Analysis for Village Street and Birch Street Drainage System as presented with a fee not to exceed $38,550.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-142 Approval of Reduction of Surety Bond for Toll Brothers
Approves the reduction of the surety bond for the Regency at Glen Ellen at Orchard Street from $2,962,850.00 to $1,602,850.00 for a reduction of $1,360,000.00
That the Board approves the reduction of the surety bond for the Regency at Glen Ellen at Orchard Street from $2,962,850.00 to $1,602,850.00 for a reduction of $1,360,000.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the reduction of the surety bond for the Regency at Glen Ellen at Orchard Street from $2,962,850.00 to $1,602,850.00 for a reduction of $1,360,000.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-143 Approval of Fee Schedule for Niagara Hall Rental
Initiate and set a rental fee for Niagara Hall for a period of three months at $150 for residents, $200 for non-residents and to include a $50 deposit to be deposited to a revolving fun, and to...
To initiate and set a rental fee for Niagara Hall for a period of three months at $150 for residents, $200 for non-residents and to include a $50 deposit to be deposited to a revolving fun, and to assess a separate cleaning fee of $50
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to initiate and set a rental fee for Niagara Hall for a period of three months at $150 for residents, $200 for non-residents and to include a $50 deposit to be deposited to a revolving fun, and to assess a separate cleaning fee of $50. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-144 Ratification of SEIU Contract
Ratify the MOA between the Town and the SEIU 888 for a three year collective bargaining agreement from July 1, 2018-June 30, 2020
To ratify the MOA between the Town and the SEIU 888 for a three year collective bargaining agreement from July 1, 2018-June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to ratify the MOA between the Town and the SEIU 888 for a three year collective bargaining agreement from July 1, 2018-June 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-146 Approval of DLS Technical Assistance Bureau to Perform a Financial Management Review for the
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to authorize a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue-Division of Local Services, at no charge to the Town, to periodically conduct a...
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to authorize a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue-Division of Local Services, at no charge to the Town, to periodically conduct a financial management review
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation to authorize a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue-Division of Local Services, at no charge to the Town, to periodically conduct a financial management review. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
19-147 Vote to Change Selectmen to Select Board
Temporarily adopt the name Select Board before putting it before Town Meeting
To temporarily adopt the name Select Board before putting it before Town Meeting
Yes: Barnes, JurmainNo: McCaffrey
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to temporarily adopt the name Select Board before putting it before Town Meeting. Sel. Jurmain seconded. The vote passed 2 to 1. Sel. Barnes and Sel. Jurmain, yes Sel. McCaffrey, no.” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
19-148 Approval of Water/Sewer Department Commitment to Collector
Approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for June 2019 for a total of $20,354.72
To approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for June 2019 for a total of $20,354.72
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Department Commitment to the Collector for June 2019 for a total of $20,354.72. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the minutes of 07/02/19 for both regular and executive session as amended
To approve the minutes of 07/02/19 for both regular and executive session as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the minutes of 07/02/19 for both regular and executive session as amended. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 10:55 pm
To adjourn at 10:55 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn at 10:55 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
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