MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2020
15 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
20-177 FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Award
Chief Barrett accept the FEMA SAFER grant award on behalf of the Town of Millis in the amount of $978,324.00 in federal funding
That Chief Barrett accept the FEMA SAFER grant award on behalf of the Town of Millis in the amount of $978,324.00 in federal funding
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that Chief Barrett accept the FEMA SAFER grant award on behalf of the Town of Millis in the amount of $978,324.00 in federal funding. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-178 Appointment of (3) Three On-Call Library Assistants
Confirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Amie Grosshans, Aliyah Harris, and Nicole Granstaff as On-Call Library Assistants pending successful CORIs and physicals
To confirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Amie Grosshans, Aliyah Harris, and Nicole Granstaff as On-Call Library Assistants pending successful CORIs and physicals
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to confirm the Town Administrator's appointment of Amie Grosshans, Aliyah Harris, and Nicole Granstaff as On-Call Library Assistants pending successful CORIs and physicals. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-179 Appointment of Conservation Committee Member
Appoint John Steadman as a Conservation Committee member to replace Anne Rich
To appoint John Steadman as a Conservation Committee member to replace Anne Rich
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint John Steadman as a Conservation Committee member to replace Anne Rich. The motion was seconded by the Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill)
20-180 Appointment of Planning Board Representative to the Community Preservation
Appoint Nicole Riley as the Planning Board representative to the CPC replacing former member James McKay
To appoint Nicole Riley as the Planning Board representative to the CPC replacing former member James McKay
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Nicole Riley as the Planning Board representative to the CPC replacing former member James McKay. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-181 Appointment of Conservation Committee Representative to the CPC
Appoint Carol Hayes as the Conservation Commission's representative on the CPC to replace former member Anne Rich
To appoint Carol Hayes as the Conservation Commission's representative on the CPC to replace former member Anne Rich
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Carol Hayes as the Conservation Commission's representative on the CPC to replace former member Anne Rich. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-183 Stormwater Financial Planning Study
Authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,240.00
That the Board authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,240.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board authorizes the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,240.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-186 Approval of Bond Anticipation Note Renewal
Approve a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $356,806.00 sold on August 19, 2020 and maturing on September 10, 2021 with an interest rate of .70%
To approve a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $356,806.00 sold on August 19, 2020 and maturing on September 10, 2021 with an interest rate of .70%
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $356,806.00 sold on August 19, 2020 and maturing on September 10, 2021 with an interest rate of .70%. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-184 Discussion Regarding 1344 Main Street Local Initiative Project (LIP)
Supports the Local Initiative Project at 1344 Main Street and will sign a letter of support indication such approval
That the Select Board supports the Local Initiative Project at 1344 Main Street and will sign a letter of support indication such approval
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion that the Select Board supports the Local Initiative Project at 1344 Main Street and will sign a letter of support indication such approval. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-185 Open Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Fall Town Meeting warrant effective today and to close the warrant at 6:30pm on September 14, 2020
To open the Fall Town Meeting warrant effective today and to close the warrant at 6:30pm on September 14, 2020
From the minutes
“McCaffrey made a motion to open the Fall Town Meeting warrant effective today and to close the warrant at 6:30pm on September 14, 2020. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
20-187 FY21 Mass Development Technical Assistance Grant Letter of
Supports the application for the Technical Assistance Grant for FY2021 and authorizes the Chair to sign on the Town's behalf
That the Board supports the application for the Technical Assistance Grant for FY2021 and authorizes the Chair to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that the Board supports the application for the Technical Assistance Grant for FY2021 and authorizes the Chair to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-189 Approval of Veterans Memorial Gymnasium Floor Replacement
Approved installing a hardwood floor to replace the damaged floor in the Veterans Memorial Building Gymnasium
To approved installing a hardwood floor to replace the damaged floor in the Veterans Memorial Building Gymnasium
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approved installing a hardwood floor to replace the damaged floor in the Veterans Memorial Building Gymnasium. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-192 Enterprise Committee Charter and Recruitment
Approve the Enterprise Funds Advisory Committee charter as presented to include an amendment to clarify the decision-making authority as the Select Board
To approve the Enterprise Funds Advisory Committee charter as presented to include an amendment to clarify the decision-making authority as the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Enterprise Funds Advisory Committee charter as presented to include an amendment to clarify the decision-making authority as the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
Amend the charter to include regulatory compliance
To amend the charter to include regulatory compliance
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to amend the charter to include regulatory compliance. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: McCaffrey)
20-193 FY21 Select Board Goals
Adopt the FY21 Select Board goals as presented with the addition of a reference towards regulatory compliance
To adopt the FY21 Select Board goals as presented with the addition of a reference towards regulatory compliance
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to adopt the FY21 Select Board goals as presented with the addition of a reference towards regulatory compliance. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Adjourn at 9:15 pm
To adjourn at 9:15 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
From the Millis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the Minutes folder on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld (2022) and Jim McKay (2026) from Millis Community Media candidate profile videos.
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