MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2019
20 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
19-208 Veterans Day/Field of Flags
Approve the request by the Lions to place a Field of Flags at the Veterans Memorial Building (Town Hall) for a period of two weeks
To approve the request by the Lions to place a Field of Flags at the Veterans Memorial Building (Town Hall) for a period of two weeks
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the request by the Lions to place a Field of Flags at the Veterans Memorial Building (Town Hall) for a period of two weeks. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
Adopt a proclamation as follows: In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the first Veterans Day proclamation calling on our nation to "pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all its wars...
To adopt a proclamation as follows: In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the first Veterans Day proclamation calling on our nation to "pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this nation." Our nation has fought, and continues to fight, battles around the world. The words of that first proclamation still ring true: "Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain." We remember with somber and grateful hearts those men and women who have served the United States of America with distinction and valor as sailors, soldiers, airmen and Marines, and offer our sincere prayers for those who continue to defend the principles on which our nation was founded. 1 Massachusetts is home to more than 300,000 of our nation's veterans and military families. We are proud to recognize our country's veterans and extend the appreciation of our citizens to those who wear the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces and serve on the front lines preserving the freedom and liberty. We, the Town of Millis Select Board, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2019, as VETERANS DAY in the Town of Millis and encourage all townspeople to observe and appreciate the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans who fought for peace and defended democracy in our land and abroad
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to adopt a proclamation as follows: In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the first Veterans Day proclamation calling on our nation to "pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this nation." Our nation has fought, and continues to fight, battles around the world. The words of that first proclamation still ring true: "Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain." We remember with somber and grateful hearts those men and women who have served the United States of America with distinction and valor as sailors, soldiers, airmen and Marines, and offer our sincere prayers for those who continue to defend the principles on which our nation was founded. 1 Massachusetts is home to more than 300,000 of our nation's veterans and military families. We are proud to recognize our country's veterans and extend the appreciation of our citizens to those who wear the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces and serve on the front lines preserving the freedom and liberty. We, the Town of Millis Select Board, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2019, as VETERANS DAY in the Town of Millis and encourage all townspeople to observe and appreciate the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans who fought for peace and defended democracy in our land and abroad. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-209 Clyde F. Brown and Dover Road Projects Bond Sale Approval
Approve the sale of the $3,940,000.00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $4,196,425.15 and accrued interest if any as the winning bid...
To approve the sale of the $3,940,000.00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $4,196,425.15 and accrued interest if any as the winning bid with the Bonds maturing on October 15, 2031, 2039, and October 15, 2044 as presented in the document from Bond Counsel
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the sale of the $3,940,000.00 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2019 to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at the price of $4,196,425.15 and accrued interest if any as the winning bid with the Bonds maturing on October 15, 2031, 2039, and October 15, 2044 as presented in the document from Bond Counsel. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve the sale of the $1,511,789.00 Bond Anticipation Note with a premium of $4973.78 as presented by Bond Counsel
To approve the sale of the $1,511,789.00 Bond Anticipation Note with a premium of $4973.78 as presented by Bond Counsel
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the sale of the $1,511,789.00 Bond Anticipation Note with a premium of $4973.78 as presented by Bond Counsel. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve the Continuing Disclosure Procedures as outlined and provided by the Treasurer/Collector
To approve the Continuing Disclosure Procedures as outlined and provided by the Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Procedures as outlined and provided by the Treasurer/Collector. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-210 Cemetery Committee Presentation
Approves the Cemetery Committee's proposal for the short-term sale of available lots as presented
That the Board approves the Cemetery Committee's proposal for the short-term sale of available lots as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board approves the Cemetery Committee's proposal for the short-term sale of available lots as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-211 Appointment of Ex-Officios to Permanent Building Committee (PBC)
Appoints Patty Kayo and Bert Lannon to serve as ex- officio members of the PBC for the duration of the Senior Center Project
That the Board appoints Patty Kayo and Bert Lannon to serve as ex- officio members of the PBC for the duration of the Senior Center Project
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board appoints Patty Kayo and Bert Lannon to serve as ex- officio members of the PBC for the duration of the Senior Center Project. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-213 Appointment of Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Angela Vongsavath as a Part-Time Dispatcher pending a successful CORI, physical and drug screen
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Angela Vongsavath as a Part-Time Dispatcher pending a successful CORI, physical and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Angela Vongsavath as a Part-Time Dispatcher pending a successful CORI, physical and drug screen. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-215 11/4/19 Town Meeting Warrant Article Discussion
Endorses the Chief's revised proposal at a reduced cost of $38,473.36 for the February academy and to fund two new officer positions as presented
That the Board endorses the Chief's revised proposal at a reduced cost of $38,473.36 for the February academy and to fund two new officer positions as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion that the Board endorses the Chief's revised proposal at a reduced cost of $38,473.36 for the February academy and to fund two new officer positions as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
Eliminate the Study of IT/IS from article three in the amount of $20,000.00
To eliminate the Study of IT/IS from article three in the amount of $20,000.00
The minutes give only the count (2-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to eliminate the Study of IT/IS from article three in the amount of $20,000.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed 2-1..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-216 Charter Review Committee Appointment Discussion
Appoint Diane Jurmain as a Charter Review Committee for the duration of the committee
To appoint Diane Jurmain as a Charter Review Committee for the duration of the committee
Peter Jurmain stepped aside (recused) on this vote.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Diane Jurmain as a Charter Review Committee for the duration of the committee. Sel. Jurmain recused himself. Sel. Barnes seconded and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
Appoint Paul Jacobson, Craig Schultze, Nancy Sitta, Chris Soffayer, Lindsey Machamer, and Doreen Hayes as Charter Review Committee members for the duration of the committee
To appoint Paul Jacobson, Craig Schultze, Nancy Sitta, Chris Soffayer, Lindsey Machamer, and Doreen Hayes as Charter Review Committee members for the duration of the committee
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Paul Jacobson, Craig Schultze, Nancy Sitta, Chris Soffayer, Lindsey Machamer, and Doreen Hayes as Charter Review Committee members for the duration of the committee. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-217 Appointment of Metropolitan Area Planning Council Representatives
Appoint Robert Weiss as a member of the MAPC and Nicole Riley as the alternate member of the MAPC for a period of three years and to communicate that to the MAPC
To appoint Robert Weiss as a member of the MAPC and Nicole Riley as the alternate member of the MAPC for a period of three years and to communicate that to the MAPC
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to appoint Robert Weiss as a member of the MAPC and Nicole Riley as the alternate member of the MAPC for a period of three years and to communicate that to the MAPC. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-218 Toll Brothers/Columbia Gas Project Construction Update
Approve the request for a work permit past the November 15th road closure date for Ponch Excavation, Toll Brothers, Columbia Gas and Jones Contracting Inc. to include Orchard Street Bridge Street...
To approve the request for a work permit past the November 15th road closure date for Ponch Excavation, Toll Brothers, Columbia Gas and Jones Contracting Inc. to include Orchard Street Bridge Street and other locations in Town and to authorize the DPW Director to shut down work due to weather
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the request for a work permit past the November 15th road closure date for Ponch Excavation, Toll Brothers, Columbia Gas and Jones Contracting Inc. to include Orchard Street Bridge Street and other locations in Town and to authorize the DPW Director to shut down work due to weather. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-219 Pilot Transfer Station Sticker Policy for Out-of-Town Registrations
Approve the sale of an FY20 transfer station sticker to Richard Grant of 39 Myrtle Street as requested
To approve the sale of an FY20 transfer station sticker to Richard Grant of 39 Myrtle Street as requested
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the sale of an FY20 transfer station sticker to Richard Grant of 39 Myrtle Street as requested. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-220 Award of Salt Bid
Award the Salt Bid as presented in on the memo dated October 3, 2019 for the joint purchase of salt for 2019-2020
To award the Salt Bid as presented in on the memo dated October 3, 2019 for the joint purchase of salt for 2019-2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to award the Salt Bid as presented in on the memo dated October 3, 2019 for the joint purchase of salt for 2019-2020. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
19-222 Approval of Eden Street Sewer Extension
Approve the sewer extension request for 57 and 59 Dover Road as part of the Eden Street sewer extension
To approve the sewer extension request for 57 and 59 Dover Road as part of the Eden Street sewer extension
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the sewer extension request for 57 and 59 Dover Road as part of the Eden Street sewer extension. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
19-224 Review/Approval of Stormwater Commitment
Approve the annual stormwater commitment for a total of $668,976.00
To approve the annual stormwater commitment for a total of $668,976.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the annual stormwater commitment for a total of $668,976.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve the minutes of the October 7, 2019 with changes
To approve the minutes of the October 7, 2019 with changes
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2019 with changes. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn at 9:55pm
To adjourn at 9:55pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adjourn at 9:55pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
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