MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 16, 2020
13 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
20-264 Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant Award
Accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant and for James McKay to sign on the Town's behalf
To accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant and for James McKay to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant and for James McKay to sign on the Town's behalf. 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)
20-265 Appointment of On Call Snow Removal Worker
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Sammuel Lange as an On Call Snow Removal Worker pending physical and drug screen
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Sammuel Lange as an On Call Snow Removal Worker pending physical and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Sammuel Lange as an On Call Snow Removal Worker pending 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)
20-266 Appointment of Seasonal Snowplow Operator
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Kenneth "Alec" McColl as a Seasonal Snowplow driver
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Kenneth "Alec" McColl as a Seasonal Snowplow driver
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Kenneth "Alec" McColl as a Seasonal Snowplow driver. This 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)
20-272 Review KENO Notification for Alpaca Stores at 1105 Main Street
Take no action on the notification
For the Board to take no action on the notification
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion for the Board to take no action on the notification. Sel. Underhill seconded. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
20-267 Tax Classification Hearing
Open the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:00pm
To open the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:00pm. 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)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to close the 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)
The Town approve a single tax rate for the Fiscal/Levy Year 2021
That the Town approve a single tax rate for the Fiscal/Levy Year 2021
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that the Town approve a single tax rate for the Fiscal/Levy Year 2021. 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)
20-268 Discuss Request for Reserve Fund Transfer for Oak Grove Farm Tree Removal
Enter a contract with Stumpy's for an amount not to exceed $14,000 for tree removal and clean up at Oak Grove Farm
To enter a contract with Stumpy's for an amount not to exceed $14,000 for tree removal and clean up at Oak Grove Farm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to enter a contract with Stumpy's for an amount not to exceed $14,000 for tree removal and clean up at Oak Grove Farm. 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)
20-269 DPW Building Project Construction Contract Approval
Approve entering a contract between the Town of Millis and. J.J. Cardosi, Inc. in an amount of $3,488,000.00 for the DPW building project and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf...
To approve entering a contract between the Town of Millis and. J.J. Cardosi, Inc. in an amount of $3,488,000.00 for the DPW building project and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to approve entering a contract between the Town of Millis and. J.J. Cardosi, Inc. in an amount of $3,488,000.00 for the DPW building project and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town. 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)
Authorize the Town Administrator or Chair of the PBC to approve change orders in an amount up to $50,000
To authorize the Town Administrator or Chair of the PBC to approve change orders in an amount up to $50,000
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator or Chair of the PBC to approve change orders in an amount up to $50,000. 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)
20-270 Approval of RFP - Water Towers at Farm Street and Walnut Street
Approve the recommendation to move forward with Suez utilities management company. For the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, and asset management for the Water/Sewer facilities for...
To approve the recommendation to move forward with Suez utilities management company. For the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, and asset management for the Water/Sewer facilities for the Town of Millis in an amount of $1,898,851 subject to finalization of contract language
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the recommendation to move forward with Suez utilities management company. For the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, and asset management for the Water/Sewer facilities for the Town of Millis in an amount of $1,898,851 subject to finalization of contract language. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
20-273 Ratification of Vote to Approve Traffic Signal Repair at Pleasant Street and Rte. 109
Ratify the contract as amended the vote of the Select Board on November 7th for a total of $17,100.89
To ratify the contract as amended the vote of the Select Board on November 7th for a total of $17,100.89
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey Made a motion to ratify the contract as amended the vote of the Select Board on November 7th for a total of $17,100.89. Sel. Underhill seconded this motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board, McCaffery – yay, Jurmain – yay, Underhill – yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Enter executive session 8:35pm to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate (61A Parcel 5C Ridge Street) only emerging to adjourn
To enter executive session 8:35pm to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate (61A Parcel 5C Ridge Street) only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to enter executive session 8:35pm to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate (61A Parcel 5C Ridge Street) 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)
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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