MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2020
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Loring Barnes, James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
20-071 Discuss Declaration of State of Emergency for Town of Millis
Adopt the declaration of emergency effective March 30th, 2020, to remain in effect until further notice
For the Select board to adopt the declaration of emergency effective March 30th, 2020, to remain in effect until further notice
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion for the Select board to adopt the declaration of emergency effective March 30th, 2020, to remain in effect until further notice. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-072 Discuss Postponement of Annual Town Election & Annual Town Meeting
Pursuant to chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020, An Act Granting Authority to Postpone 2020 Municipal Election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Increase Voting Options in Response to the...
Pursuant to chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020, An Act Granting Authority to Postpone 2020 Municipal Election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Increase Voting Options in Response to the Declaration of Emergency to respond to COVID-19, the Board votes to postpone the Town Election currently on May 4th, 2020, to be held on June 1st, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery motioned pursuant to chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020, An Act Granting Authority to Postpone 2020 Municipal Election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Increase Voting Options in Response to the Declaration of Emergency to respond to COVID-19, the Board votes to postpone the Town Election currently on May 4th, 2020, to be held on June 1st, 2020. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 9, due to the Governor's Declaration of Emergency to respond to COVID-19, the Board votes to postpone Annual Town Meeting from May 11, 2020, at 7:30pm to June...
Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 9, due to the Governor's Declaration of Emergency to respond to COVID-19, the Board votes to postpone Annual Town Meeting from May 11, 2020, at 7:30pm to June 8th, 2020, at 7:30pm in the Millis Middle/High School
From the minutes
“Sel. McCafferty motioned pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 9, due to the Governor's Declaration of Emergency to respond to COVID-19, the Board votes to postpone Annual Town Meeting from May 11, 2020, at 7:30pm to June 8th, 2020, at 7:30pm in the Millis Middle/High School. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-074 Appointment of Recruit Police Officers and Full Time Dispatchers
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Recruit Officers Kevin Conley, Paul Curtain, and Tyler Angel effective on their start date at the Police Academy
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Recruit Officers Kevin Conley, Paul Curtain, and Tyler Angel effective on their start date at the Police Academy
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Recruit Officers Kevin Conley, Paul Curtain, and Tyler Angel effective on their start date at the Police Academy. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Colby Zitoli as Full Time Dispatcher, and David Piantedosi and Tim Smith as Part Time Dispatchers subject to completion of drug screen and physical...
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Colby Zitoli as Full Time Dispatcher, and David Piantedosi and Tim Smith as Part Time Dispatchers subject to completion of drug screen and physical exam effective on the start date of the Police Academy
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Colby Zitoli as Full Time Dispatcher, and David Piantedosi and Tim Smith as Part Time Dispatchers subject to completion of drug screen and physical exam effective on the start date of the Police Academy. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey)
20-076 Ratify Fire Chief's Employment Contract
Ratify the Fire Chief/Director Emergency Agency employment contract for Rick Barrett for the period of July 2020 – July 2023
To ratify the Fire Chief/Director Emergency Agency employment contract for Rick Barrett for the period of July 2020 – July 2023
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Fire Chief/Director Emergency Agency employment contract for Rick Barrett for the period of July 2020 – July 2023. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-077 Ratify DPW Union's Memorandum of Agreement
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Millis and AFSCME Council 93 representing the DPW for the period of July 1st 2019-June 30th 2022
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Millis and AFSCME Council 93 representing the DPW for the period of July 1st 2019-June 30th 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Millis and AFSCME Council 93 representing the DPW for the period of July 1st 2019-June 30th 2022. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Adjourn at 7:09
To adjourn at 7:09
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 7:09. Sel. McCaffery seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
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