MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2020
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain, Erin Underhill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
20-121 Hearing: Verizon Cable License
Open a Hearing for the renewal of the Cable Television License with Verizon New England, INC
To open a Hearing for the renewal of the Cable Television License with Verizon New England, INC
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to open a Hearing for the renewal of the Cable Television License with Verizon New England, INC. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Close the Hearing for the renewal of the Cable Television License with Verizon New England, INC
To close the Hearing for the renewal of the Cable Television License with Verizon New England, INC
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to close the Hearing for the renewal of the Cable Television License with Verizon New England, INC. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
As the cable television license issuing authority vote as follows to grant the subject cable television renewal license with the effective date of July 1st, 2020, to Verizon New England, Inc. said...
For the Select Board as the cable television license issuing authority vote as follows to grant the subject cable television renewal license with the effective date of July 1st, 2020, to Verizon New England, Inc. said renewal license is subject to and upon its execution with Verizon
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion for the Select Board as the cable television license issuing authority vote as follows to grant the subject cable television renewal license with the effective date of July 1st, 2020, to Verizon New England, Inc. said renewal license is subject to and upon its execution with Verizon. Sel. Juramin seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-122 Appointment: Authorization of Grant Request for PFAS Remediation
Authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to work with Kleinfelder in developing the Grant Request for PFAS Remediation
To authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to work with Kleinfelder in developing the Grant Request for PFAS Remediation
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to work with Kleinfelder in developing the Grant Request for PFAS Remediation. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
20-123 Vote to Reorganize the Board
Nominate James McCaffery as Chair of the Select Board
To nominate James McCaffery as Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to nominate James McCaffery as Chair of the Select Board. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Nominate Peter Jurmain as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To nominate Peter Jurmain as Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to nominate Peter Jurmain as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Nominate Erin Underhill as Clerk of the Select Board
To nominate Erin Underhill as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to nominate Erin Underhill as Clerk of the Select Board. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-124 Appointment of Water/Sewer Technician for DPW
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Michael Hillery
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Michael Hillery
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Michael Hillery. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-125 Appointment of (1) DPW Summer Help Workers
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of John Geraci as a Summer Helper for the DPW contingent upon physical and drug screen
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of John Geraci as a Summer Helper for the DPW contingent upon physical and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of John Geraci as a Summer Helper for the DPW contingent upon physical and drug screen. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-126 Review & Approval Common Victualler License for Nirvana Tea House Café
Approve the Common Victualler License for Pathways Center Inc DBA Nirvana Tea House Café as of 06/23/20 through the end of the year
To approve the Common Victualler License for Pathways Center Inc DBA Nirvana Tea House Café as of 06/23/20 through the end of the year
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Pathways Center Inc DBA Nirvana Tea House Café as of 06/23/20 through the end of the year. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-127 Review & Approval of Inter-Departmental Transfers
Approve the transfer of $112,227.00 from the debt service line to the following accounts General insurance in the amount of $35,272.00, Employee Benefits in the amount of $13,941.92, and Public...
To approve the transfer of $112,227.00 from the debt service line to the following accounts General insurance in the amount of $35,272.00, Employee Benefits in the amount of $13,941.92, and Public Safety $63,012.90
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the transfer of $112,227.00 from the debt service line to the following accounts General insurance in the amount of $35,272.00, Employee Benefits in the amount of $13,941.92, and Public Safety $63,012.90. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Authorize the transfer from line item 6000051 sewer expenses of $309.00 into account 60000 sewer salaries OT
To authorize the transfer from line item 6000051 sewer expenses of $309.00 into account 60000 sewer salaries OT
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to authorize the transfer from line item 6000051 sewer expenses of $309.00 into account 60000 sewer salaries OT. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
20-132 Approval of Water/Sewer/Stormwater Commitments
Approve the stormwater commitment to the collector for FY20 in the amount of $2,013.00
To approve the stormwater commitment to the collector for FY20 in the amount of $2,013.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to approve the stormwater commitment to the collector for FY20 in the amount of $2,013.00. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Approve the water/sewer commitment to the collector for March 2020 in the amount of $3,083.53 and May 2020 in the amount of $3,290.61
To approve the water/sewer commitment to the collector for March 2020 in the amount of $3,083.53 and May 2020 in the amount of $3,290.61
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the water/sewer commitment to the collector for March 2020 in the amount of $3,083.53 and May 2020 in the amount of $3,290.61. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Approve the Water/Sewer quarterly bill run Commitment to the collector for May 2020 in the amount of $67,809.01
To approve the Water/Sewer quarterly bill run Commitment to the collector for May 2020 in the amount of $67,809.01
From the minutes
“Sel. Juramin made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer quarterly bill run Commitment to the collector for May 2020 in the amount of $67,809.01. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Enter Executive Session at 9:20pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for and to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator MOA/Finance Director MOA) only emerging...
To enter Executive Session at 9:20pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for and to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator MOA/Finance Director MOA) only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery made a motion to enter Executive Session at 9:20pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for and to conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator MOA/Finance Director MOA) only emerging to adjourn. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
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