MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 5, 2020
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain, Erin Underhill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
20-225 Appointment of Fire Personnel
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of William SantaFe, Alan Wallace, and Cameron Wenzel as Full Time Firefighter/Paramedics subject to a successful CORI, physical, and drug screen
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of William SantaFe, Alan Wallace, and Cameron Wenzel as Full Time Firefighter/Paramedics subject to a successful CORI, physical, and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill Made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of William SantaFe, Alan Wallace, and Cameron Wenzel as Full Time Firefighter/Paramedics subject to a successful CORI, physical, and drug screen. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-226 Appointment of Temporary Contact Tracing Employee
Appoint Anne McManus as a Temporary Contact Tracing Employee for the Board of Health to be funded by the Covid-19 Cares Act grant
To appoint Anne McManus as a Temporary Contact Tracing Employee for the Board of Health to be funded by the Covid-19 Cares Act grant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Anne McManus as a Temporary Contact Tracing Employee for the Board of Health to be funded by the Covid-19 Cares Act grant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-227 Appointment of Enterprise Committee Members
Appoint Cathy MacInnes as the Finance Committee liaison, Robert Cantoreggi as the Planning Board liaison, Craig Schultz as a member at large and Edward Chisholm as a member at large, all of which...
To appoint Cathy MacInnes as the Finance Committee liaison, Robert Cantoreggi as the Planning Board liaison, Craig Schultz as a member at large and Edward Chisholm as a member at large, all of which are voting members
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Cathy MacInnes as the Finance Committee liaison, Robert Cantoreggi as the Planning Board liaison, Craig Schultz as a member at large and Edward Chisholm as a member at large, all of which are voting members. Sel. McCaffrey seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: McCaffrey)
20-228 2021& 2022 Tax Work-Off Program Abatement Discussion
Forgive the hours that were not worked by participants in the Senior and Veterans Work Off program for 2021 and to grant the abatement as intended
To forgive the hours that were not worked by participants in the Senior and Veterans Work Off program for 2021 and to grant the abatement as intended
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill Made a motion to forgive the hours that were not worked by participants in the Senior and Veterans Work Off program for 2021 and to grant the abatement as intended. The motion was seconded by Sel. McCaffrey. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: McCaffrey)
20-229 Hearing: Water Abatement 368 Village Street
Open the water abatement hearing for 368 Village Street at 7:30pm
To open the water abatement hearing for 368 Village Street at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open the water abatement hearing for 368 Village Street at 7:30pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Close the water abatement hearing for 368 Village Street at 8:00pm
To close the water abatement hearing for 368 Village Street at 8:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the water abatement hearing for 368 Village Street at 8:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Charge the property owner at 368 Village Street for the water used at the lowest tier rate and to waive all penalties for late payment for the bill issued 8/28/20
To charge the property owner at 368 Village Street for the water used at the lowest tier rate and to waive all penalties for late payment for the bill issued 8/28/20
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to charge the property owner at 368 Village Street for the water used at the lowest tier rate and to waive all penalties for late payment for the bill issued 8/28/20. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Allow the applicant to enter a payment plan for three months to pay the remaining balance
To allow the applicant to enter a payment plan for three months to pay the remaining balance
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain amended the motion to allow the applicant to enter a payment plan for three months to pay the remaining balance. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Charge the property owner at 368 Village Street for the water used at a lower tier rate for the bill issued 8/28/20 for a total due of $8,930.22 and to allow the owner to enter a three-month...
To charge the property owner at 368 Village Street for the water used at a lower tier rate for the bill issued 8/28/20 for a total due of $8,930.22 and to allow the owner to enter a three-month payment plan to pay off the balance remaining and to waive all penalties related to late payment
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to charge the property owner at 368 Village Street for the water used at a lower tier rate for the bill issued 8/28/20 for a total due of $8,930.22 and to allow the owner to enter a three-month payment plan to pay off the balance remaining and to waive all penalties related to late payment. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
20-230 Hearing: Liquor License Transfer 5th Ave to Liquor World
Open the public hearing at 8:05pm for a transfer of license, pledge of collateral and change of hours at 6 Milliston Road
To open the public hearing at 8:05pm for a transfer of license, pledge of collateral and change of hours at 6 Milliston Road
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open the public hearing at 8:05pm for a transfer of license, pledge of collateral and change of hours at 6 Milliston Road. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Approve the pledge of inventory to Morgantis, to approve the transfer of license and to approve the change of hours to 8:00am-11:00pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday
To approve the pledge of inventory to Morgantis, to approve the transfer of license and to approve the change of hours to 8:00am-11:00pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the pledge of inventory to Morgantis, to approve the transfer of license and to approve the change of hours to 8:00am-11:00pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Authorize the Chair to sign the annual report for Green Communities
To authorize the Chair to sign the annual report for Green Communities
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the annual report for Green Communities. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-233 Approve Fields Contract
Approve the awarding of the contracts to Diamond Athletic Turf and funding of $38,200.00 and to Fences by Steven Panek and funding in the amount of $61,358.50
To approve the awarding of the contracts to Diamond Athletic Turf and funding of $38,200.00 and to Fences by Steven Panek and funding in the amount of $61,358.50
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the awarding of the contracts to Diamond Athletic Turf and funding of $38,200.00 and to Fences by Steven Panek and funding in the amount of $61,358.50. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-234 Election Warrant
Approves and will sign the election warrant for 2020 State Election
That the Board approves and will sign the election warrant for 2020 State Election
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that the Board approves and will sign the election warrant for 2020 State Election. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
20-235 Open, Discuss, Close and Sign the 11/7/2020Town Meeting Warrant
Open the 11/7/2020 town meeting warrant
To open the 11/7/2020 town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open the 11/7/2020 town meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Close the warrant for the 11/7/2020 town meeting warrant
To close the warrant for the 11/7/2020 town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to close the warrant for the 11/7/2020 town meeting warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Sign the 11/7/2020 Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the 11/7/2020 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to sign the 11/7/2020 Town Meeting Warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
20-238 Discuss Select Board Annual Licensing Fees for 2021
Reduce the Select Board 2021 annual license fees with the exclusion of package store licenses to include wine and malt and for the fees to revert to full amounts for calendar year 2022
To reduce the Select Board 2021 annual license fees with the exclusion of package store licenses to include wine and malt and for the fees to revert to full amounts for calendar year 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to reduce the Select Board 2021 annual license fees with the exclusion of package store licenses to include wine and malt and for the fees to revert to full amounts for calendar year 2022. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Enter executive session at 10:30pm to discuss the value of real estate (61A Parcel 5C Ridge Street and 61A Parcel 326 Orchard Street), only emerging to adjourn
Enter executive session at 10:30pm to discuss the value of real estate (61A Parcel 5C Ridge Street and 61A Parcel 326 Orchard Street), only emerging to adjourn
The minutes do not say who made the motion; Erin Underhill seconded.
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously to enter executive session at 10:30pm to discuss the consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate (61A Parcel 5C Ridge Street and 61A Parcel 326 Orchard Street) only emerging to adjourn. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (second: Underhill)
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