MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James McCaffrey, Peter Jurmain, Erin Underhill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
21-046 Close the 5/3/21 ATM Warrant
Close the Town Meeting Warrant for the May 3rd, 2021 warrant
To close the Town Meeting Warrant for the May 3rd, 2021 warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to close the Town Meeting Warrant for the May 3rd, 2021 warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-047 Appointment of Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Brendan Hofferty as a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher pending a satisfactory medical exam and drug screen
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Brendan Hofferty as a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher pending a satisfactory medical exam and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Brendan Hofferty as a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher pending a satisfactory medical exam and drug screen. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-048 Review/Approval of K-9 Program Police
Endorse the K-9 Unit Establishment Grant and approve the implementation of a K-9
To endorse the K-9 Unit Establishment Grant and approve the implementation of a K-9
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to endorse the K-9 Unit Establishment Grant and approve the implementation of a K-9. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-050 Approve FY21 MS4 Stormwater Services Revision
Approve the contract letter of February 18, 2021 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Kleinfelder on behalf of the Town for the a not-to-exceed amount of $34,829.00
To approve the contract letter of February 18, 2021 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Kleinfelder on behalf of the Town for the a not-to-exceed amount of $34,829.00
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the contract letter of February 18, 2021 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement with Kleinfelder on behalf of the Town for the a not-to-exceed amount of $34,829.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-051 MVP Grant – Flooding and Climate Vulnerabilities
Approve and authorize the expression of interest in the MVP Action Grant for a Flood Resiliency Master Plan to address flooding in Town and for the Town Administrator to work with the Mr. Weiss to...
To approve and authorize the expression of interest in the MVP Action Grant for a Flood Resiliency Master Plan to address flooding in Town and for the Town Administrator to work with the Mr. Weiss to apply for said grant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve and authorize the expression of interest in the MVP Action Grant for a Flood Resiliency Master Plan to address flooding in Town and for the Town Administrator to work with the Mr. Weiss to apply for said grant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-052 Review/Approve Advesa Host Community Agreement
Approve the Host Community Agreement with Advesa Wellness, Inc. pending receipt of the initial $25,000 payment to the Town
To approve the Host Community Agreement with Advesa Wellness, Inc. pending receipt of the initial $25,000 payment to the Town
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement with Advesa Wellness, Inc. pending receipt of the initial $25,000 payment to the Town. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-054 Review Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article - Parking
Reopen the warrant
To reopen the warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to reopen the warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Place two parking Zoning By-Law Amendments, Parking Dimensions and Compact Car Parking, on the town meeting warrant
To place two parking Zoning By-Law Amendments, Parking Dimensions and Compact Car Parking, on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to place two parking Zoning By-Law Amendments, Parking Dimensions and Compact Car Parking, on the town meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
Close the town meeting warrant
To close the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to close the town meeting warrant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-055 Review GTE Adult Use Marijuana Application
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Municipal Response that GTE Millis, LLC's application for a Marijuana Product Manufacturing License is in compliance with municipal bylaws
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Municipal Response that GTE Millis, LLC's application for a Marijuana Product Manufacturing License is in compliance with municipal bylaws
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Municipal Response that GTE Millis, LLC's application for a Marijuana Product Manufacturing License is in compliance with municipal bylaws . The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-060 Review/Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the water/sewer commitment for January 2021 in the amount of $3246.78
To approve the water/sewer commitment for January 2021 in the amount of $3246.78
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motion to approve the water/sewer commitment for January 2021 in the amount of $3246.78. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-061 Review/Approval of Select Board Minutes
Approve the draft minutes of February 8, 2021 as written
To approve the draft minutes of February 8, 2021 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the draft minutes of February 8, 2021 as written. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
Enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate for the 61A parcel located at Village Street and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for...
To enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate for the 61A parcel located at Village Street and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with union and non-union personnel for the SEIU contract and Finance Director's contract
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate for the 61A parcel located at Village Street and to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with union and non-union personnel for the SEIU contract and Finance Director's contract. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Adjourn the meeting at 10:50pm
To adjourn the meeting at 10:50pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:50pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
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