MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2019
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Loring Barnes, James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
19-161 Open Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Opens the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for November 4, 2019
That the Select Board opens the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for November 4, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Select Board opens the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for November 4, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-163 Green Communities Grant Application Update
Accept and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign, the 2019 Green Communities Contract for a grant of $219,461 to install five energy efficient measures at the DPW Garage, the Middle/High...
That the Select Board vote to accept and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign, the 2019 Green Communities Contract for a grant of $219,461 to install five energy efficient measures at the DPW Garage, the Middle/High School, and Veterans Memorial Building
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Select Board vote to accept and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign, the 2019 Green Communities Contract for a grant of $219,461 to install five energy efficient measures at the DPW Garage, the Middle/High School, and Veterans Memorial Building. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-164 Appointment of Temporary Part Time Economic Development Director/Planner
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Robert Weiss as the Interim Economic Development Director/Planner for a period of up to six months
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Robert Weiss as the Interim Economic Development Director/Planner for a period of up to six months
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Robert Weiss as the Interim Economic Development Director/Planner for a period of up to six months. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
19-165 Approval of Conservation Covenant – Toll Bros.
Approve the Conservation Covenant for the Glen Ellen Condominium as approved by Town Counsel and presented this evening
To approve the Conservation Covenant for the Glen Ellen Condominium as approved by Town Counsel and presented this evening
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Conservation Covenant for the Glen Ellen Condominium as approved by Town Counsel and presented this evening. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-166 Request for License to Use Town Property for Sign – Barberry Homes
Agrees to execute a license agreement with Barberry Homes, LLC to allow the construction and maintenance for business signage with the final design to be approved by the Planning Board and to...
That the Board agrees to execute a license agreement with Barberry Homes, LLC to allow the construction and maintenance for business signage with the final design to be approved by the Planning Board and to include perpetual maintenance of the property as noted and contingent upon final resolution of the sewer on Bridge Street as noted
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board agrees to execute a license agreement with Barberry Homes, LLC to allow the construction and maintenance for business signage with the final design to be approved by the Planning Board and to include perpetual maintenance of the property as noted and contingent upon final resolution of the sewer on Bridge Street as noted. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-167 Review/Approval of MOU for 946 Main Street 40B LIP – Medfield Holdings
Approve and execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Medfield Holdings in connection with the Chapter 40B LIP project located at 946 Main Street and subject to further modifications to the...
To approve and execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Medfield Holdings in connection with the Chapter 40B LIP project located at 946 Main Street and subject to further modifications to the agreement by the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve and execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Medfield Holdings in connection with the Chapter 40B LIP project located at 946 Main Street and subject to further modifications to the agreement by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-168 MPRI Presentation – Ban Plastic Bags
Add an article to the 11/4/19 Town Meeting Warrant for a Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw as the first article on the warrant
That the Select Board add an article to the 11/4/19 Town Meeting Warrant for a Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw as the first article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Select Board add an article to the 11/4/19 Town Meeting Warrant for a Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw as the first article on the warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Approves the One-Day Alcohol License for wine and malt to be served between 6:00-9:30 pm at the Farm Dinner at Tangerini's Farm on Friday 10/18/19
That the Board approves the One-Day Alcohol License for wine and malt to be served between 6:00-9:30 pm at the Farm Dinner at Tangerini's Farm on Friday 10/18/19
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the One-Day Alcohol License for wine and malt to be served between 6:00-9:30 pm at the Farm Dinner at Tangerini's Farm on Friday 10/18/19. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously,.” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-173 Appointment of (2) Agricultural Committee Members
Appoint Linda Chiarizio and Robert Cantoreggi to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2020
To appoint Linda Chiarizio and Robert Cantoreggi to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to appoint Linda Chiarizio and Robert Cantoreggi to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2020. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-169 Approval of Regional Animal Control Services Millis/Medway
Approve the three-year Agreement for Animal Control Services between the Town of Millis and the Town of Medway for services from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 as presented
To approve the three-year Agreement for Animal Control Services between the Town of Millis and the Town of Medway for services from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the three-year Agreement for Animal Control Services between the Town of Millis and the Town of Medway for services from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Grant the Boggestowe Fish and Game Club a One-Day Alcohol license from 6:00pm-9:00pm for Friday September 20, 2019 for a Beer Fest on their grounds
To grant the Boggestowe Fish and Game Club a One-Day Alcohol license from 6:00pm-9:00pm for Friday September 20, 2019 for a Beer Fest on their grounds
Yes: Barnes, JurmainNo: McCaffreyThe minutes give the count (2-1) and name James McCaffrey; the other members present are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to grant the Boggestowe Fish and Game Club a One-Day Alcohol license from 6:00pm-9:00pm for Friday September 20, 2019 for a Beer Fest on their grounds. Motion carries 2-1 with Sel. McCaffrey dissenting..” (Motion: Jurmain)
19-170 Declaration of Surplus for Fire Bucket Truck
Declare the Town's bucket truck located at 7 Water Street as surplus and to authorize disposal through means allowed by state law
To declare the Town's bucket truck located at 7 Water Street as surplus and to authorize disposal through means allowed by state law
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to declare the Town's bucket truck located at 7 Water Street as surplus and to authorize disposal through means allowed by state law. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-172 Review/Approval of Public Meeting Presentation Guidelines
Adopt the Recommended Public Meeting Presentation Guidelines as written and recently adopted by the Planning Board
To adopt the Recommended Public Meeting Presentation Guidelines as written and recently adopted by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adopt the Recommended Public Meeting Presentation Guidelines as written and recently adopted by the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-174 Appointment of Interim Part Time Assistant at COA
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Maureen Canesi retroactively effective to September 5th for the position of Part Time Interim Department Assistant at the Council on Aging
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Maureen Canesi retroactively effective to September 5th for the position of Part Time Interim Department Assistant at the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Sel. made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Maureen Canesi retroactively effective to September 5th for the position of Part Time Interim Department Assistant at the Council on Aging. Seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (second: Jurmain)
19-175 Appointment of BOA Member
Appoint Lisa Hardin to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2022
To appoint Lisa Hardin to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Lisa Hardin to the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-176 Appointment of Department Assistant at Fire
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Tracy Leavitt as Full-time Department Assistant II for Police and Fire for twenty hours per week for each department
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Tracy Leavitt as Full-time Department Assistant II for Police and Fire for twenty hours per week for each department
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Tracy Leavitt as Full-time Department Assistant II for Police and Fire for twenty hours per week for each department. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-177 Approval of Common Victualler/Entertainment Licenses Stack'd
Approves the Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Stacked Enterprises LLC d/b/a Stack'd Sandwich and Slice Co. through December 31, 2019
That the Board approves the Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Stacked Enterprises LLC d/b/a Stack'd Sandwich and Slice Co. through December 31, 2019
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Stacked Enterprises LLC d/b/a Stack'd Sandwich and Slice Co. through December 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-179 Water/Sewer Department Commitment to Collector (2)
Approves the 1st Quarter FY20 Bill Run Commitment for Water/Sewer in the amount of $722,859.87
That the Board approves the 1st Quarter FY20 Bill Run Commitment for Water/Sewer in the amount of $722,859.87
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion that the Board approves the 1st Quarter FY20 Bill Run Commitment for Water/Sewer in the amount of $722,859.87. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
19-180 Approval of Early Opening at Fin Fur Feather 9/29/19
Approve the opening of the Fin Fur Feather Club located on Larch Road at 11:00am on Sunday, September 29 as requested
To approve the opening of the Fin Fur Feather Club located on Larch Road at 11:00am on Sunday, September 29 as requested
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the opening of the Fin Fur Feather Club located on Larch Road at 11:00am on Sunday, September 29 as requested. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: McCaffrey)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the minutes of 08/12/19 regular session
To approve the minutes of 08/12/19 regular session
The minutes say the motion passed and that Peter Jurmain abstained; they do not give the count.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of 08/12/19 regular session. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed. Sel. Jurmain abstained.” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 10:15 pm
To adjourn at 10:15 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to adjourn at 10:15 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Barnes)
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