MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2019
16 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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Columbia Gas expedites the request from Toll Brothers for the DPU to allow work to continue at the residential homes project at Orchard Street due to the time sensitivity of the project
That Columbia Gas expedites the request from Toll Brothers for the DPU to allow work to continue at the residential homes project at Orchard Street due to the time sensitivity of the project
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that Columbia Gas expedites the request from Toll Brothers for the DPU to allow work to continue at the residential homes project at Orchard Street due to the time sensitivity of the project. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-195 Appointment of Member of Board of Assessors
Appoint Robert Cantoreggi to serve as a member of the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Robert Cantoreggi to serve as a member of the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Robert Cantoreggi to serve as a member of the Board of Assessors for a term ending June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-196 Notice to Proceed – Stormwater Utility Contract
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the Stormwater Utility Contract for stormwater utility support in a not to exceed amount of $74,500.00
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the Stormwater Utility Contract for stormwater utility support in a not to exceed amount of $74,500.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the Stormwater Utility Contract for stormwater utility support in a not to exceed amount of $74,500.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-197 Open/Discuss 11/4/19 Town Meeting Warrant
Open the 11/4/19 warrant
To open the 11/4/19 warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to open the 11/4/19 warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
Change the language for item two to Study the Structure and Operation of the Town IS and IT Infrastructure at $20,000.00
To change the language for item two to Study the Structure and Operation of the Town IS and IT Infrastructure at $20,000.00
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 change the language for item two to Study the Structure and Operation of the Town IS and IT Infrastructure at $20,000.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes. Motion carried 2-1 with Sel. McCaffrey dissenting..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Barnes)
Remove the $200,000 for road repairs and to approve the article at a total of $226,000
To remove the $200,000 for road repairs and to approve the article at a total of $226,000
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to remove the $200,000 for road repairs and to approve the article at a total of $226,000. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey)
Close the 11/4/19 warrant
To close the 11/4/19 warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to close the 11/4/19 warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
19-198 Vote to Approve and Sign 11/4/19 Town Meeting Warrant
Accept and sign the 11/4/19 warrant as discussed and amended
To accept and sign the 11/4/19 warrant as discussed and amended
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to accept and sign the 11/4/19 warrant as discussed and amended. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
19-207 Approve Contract for Supplemental Radon Evaluation at CFB
Approve the contract with GZA for radon testing and remediation strategies in the amount of $32,900.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the contract
To approve the contract with GZA for radon testing and remediation strategies in the amount of $32,900.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the contract
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the contract with GZA for radon testing and remediation strategies in the amount of $32,900.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and execute the contract. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-203 Approval of DPW Project Design Contract
Authorizes the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Taylor and Burns for designer services for the DPW building project in an amount not to exceed $470,000.00 with $400,000.00 for basic...
That the Board authorizes the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Taylor and Burns for designer services for the DPW building project in an amount not to exceed $470,000.00 with $400,000.00 for basic services and $70,000.00 for extra services subject to negotiation
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board authorizes the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Taylor and Burns for designer services for the DPW building project in an amount not to exceed $470,000.00 with $400,000.00 for basic services and $70,000.00 for extra services subject to negotiation. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-204 Appoint Ex-Officio Members to PBC for Department of Public Works Project
Appoint David Rachmaciej, DPW Foreman, and James McKay, DPW Director, as ex-officio members of the Permanent Building Committee for the duration of the DPW building project
To appoint David Rachmaciej, DPW Foreman, and James McKay, DPW Director, 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 David Rachmaciej, DPW Foreman, and James McKay, DPW Director, 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)
19-205 Authorization of Approval of Change Orders and Contracts for the DPW Project
Authorize the Town Administrator, in concurrence with the chair or vice chair of the PBC, to approve change orders in the amount of up to $10,000.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to...
To authorize the Town Administrator, in concurrence with the chair or vice chair of the PBC, to approve change orders in the amount of up to $10,000.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to approve change orders in the amount of $10,001-$50,000.00 subject to vote of approval of the PBC
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator, in concurrence with the chair or vice chair of the PBC, to approve change orders in the amount of up to $10,000.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to approve change orders in the amount of $10,001-$50,000.00 subject to vote of approval of the PBC. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Barnes)
19-199 Declaration of Surplus
Declare surplus, the 1989 Caterpillar 926 Front End Loader, and authorize the disposition of the vehicle in the best interests of Millis and in accordance with State law
To declare surplus, the 1989 Caterpillar 926 Front End Loader, and authorize the disposition of the vehicle in the best interests of Millis and in accordance with State law
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to declare surplus, the 1989 Caterpillar 926 Front End Loader, and authorize the disposition of the vehicle in the best interests of Millis and in accordance with State law. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-206 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector for September 2019 in the amount of $3,896.85
To approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector for September 2019 in the amount of $3,896.85
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector for September 2019 in the amount of $3,896.85. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the minutes of the September 30, 2019 regular session with two edits
To approve the minutes of the September 30, 2019 regular session with two edits
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2019 regular session with two edits. The motion was seconded by Sel. Barnes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 10:00pm
To adjourn at 10:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 10:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
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