MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2020
12 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
20-097 Memorial Day Proclamation
Approve the Memorial Day Proclamation as written
To approve the Memorial Day Proclamation as written
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the Memorial Day Proclamation as written. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Barnes)
20-099 Approval of DPW Bond Anticipation Note
Adopt the votes prepared by bond counsel in connection with the Town's $500,000 bond anticipation note that was sold on May 5th, 2020
To adopt the votes prepared by bond counsel in connection with the Town's $500,000 bond anticipation note that was sold on May 5th, 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to adopt the votes prepared by bond counsel in connection with the Town's $500,000 bond anticipation note that was sold on May 5th, 2020. Sel. McCaffery seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
20-100 Approval of Transfer of Surplus Funds to Pay Principal & Interest for Debt Service Account
Approve in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 44 Section 20 the sum of $84,331.00 representing the aggregate amount of surplus borrowed funds for projects that are now complete, and for...
To approve in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 44 Section 20 the sum of $84,331.00 representing the aggregate amount of surplus borrowed funds for projects that are now complete, and for which no further financial liability remains, is hereby transferred to the debt service account to pay principal of and interest on indebtedness of the Town. Attached as Exhibit A is a schedule listing each of such completed projects and the surplus amount of borrowed funds associated with each such project making up this transfer. We confirm that the total amount remaining unexpected for each of such projects is not in excess of $50,000 as required by MGL Chapter 44 Section 20
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 44 Section 20 the sum of $84,331.00 representing the aggregate amount of surplus borrowed funds for projects that are now complete, and for which no further financial liability remains, is hereby transferred to the debt service account to pay principal of and interest on indebtedness of the Town. Attached as Exhibit A is a schedule listing each of such completed projects and the surplus amount of borrowed funds associated with each such project making up this transfer. We confirm that the total amount remaining unexpected for each of such projects is not in excess of $50,000 as required by MGL Chapter 44 Section 20. Sel. McCaffery seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
20-102 DPW Appointments:
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of David Rachmaciej as Department of Public Works Superintendent
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of David Rachmaciej as Department of Public Works Superintendent
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of David Rachmaciej as Department of Public Works Superintendent. Sel. McCaffery seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ronald McKenney as Water and Sewer Superintendent
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ronald McKenney as Water and Sewer Superintendent
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Ronald McKenney as Water and Sewer Superintendent. Sel. McCaffery seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Kevin Kandola as Facilities Manager
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Kevin Kandola as Facilities Manager
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Kevin Kandola as Facilities Manager. Sel. McCaffery seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: McCaffrey)
20-103 Appointment of DPW Summer Help
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Dan Geraci and Benjamin Butensky as DPW Summer Helpers subject to funding for a period from May 12, 2020 – September 30th, 2020, contingent upon a...
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Dan Geraci and Benjamin Butensky as DPW Summer Helpers subject to funding for a period from May 12, 2020 – September 30th, 2020, contingent upon a successful physical and drug test
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Dan Geraci and Benjamin Butensky as DPW Summer Helpers subject to funding for a period from May 12, 2020 – September 30th, 2020, contingent upon a successful physical and drug test. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-104 Appointment of ZBA Members
Appoint Bonnie MacDonald to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Bonnie MacDonald to the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to appoint Bonnie MacDonald to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Barnes)
20-105 Appointment of MBTA Advisory Member
Accept the resignation of Mike Guzinski as the representative to the MBTA Advisory Committee and to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Bob Weiss to represent the Town of Millis to the...
To accept the resignation of Mike Guzinski as the representative to the MBTA Advisory Committee and to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Bob Weiss to represent the Town of Millis to the MBTA Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to accept the resignation of Mike Guzinski as the representative to the MBTA Advisory Committee and to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Bob Weiss to represent the Town of Millis to the MBTA Advisory Committee. Sel. Barnes seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Barnes)
20-106 Vote to Approve and Sign Town Election Warrant for 6/15/20
Approve and sign the June 15th, 2020, Town Election Warrant
To approve and sign the June 15th, 2020, Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to approve and sign the June 15th, 2020, Town Election Warrant. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Barnes polled the Board, Barnes – yay, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Barnes, second: Jurmain)
20-107 Approval of Water/Sewer Department Commitment for April 2020
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector in the amount of $2186.68 for April 2020
To approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector in the amount of $2186.68 for April 2020
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to the Collector in the amount of $2186.68 for April 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)
Adjourn at 6:45pm
To adjourn at 6:45pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Barnes made a motion to adjourn at 6:45pm. 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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