MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 22, 2021
18 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
21-061 1344 Main Street – Cobble Knoll LIP Application
Assign a letter of waiver for 1344 for the acquisition of the property at a valuation of $400,000
To assign a letter of waiver for 1344 for the acquisition of the property at a valuation of $400,000
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to assign a letter of waiver for 1344 for the acquisition of the property at a valuation of $400,000. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-063 Approval of Waiver of Water/Sewer Connection Fees for DPW Building Project
Waive the fees for Water and Sewer Entrance/Connection for construction at 7 Water Street (Staff Wing) in the amount of $6,765
To waive the fees for Water and Sewer Entrance/Connection for construction at 7 Water Street (Staff Wing) in the amount of $6,765
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to waive the fees for Water and Sewer Entrance/Connection for construction at 7 Water Street (Staff Wing) in the amount of $6,765. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
Waive the fees for Water and Sewer Entrance/Connection for construction at 7 Water Street (Vehicle Wash Bay) in the amount of $6,765
To waive the fees for Water and Sewer Entrance/Connection for construction at 7 Water Street (Vehicle Wash Bay) in the amount of $6,765
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to waive the fees for Water and Sewer Entrance/Connection for construction at 7 Water Street (Vehicle Wash Bay) in the amount of $6,765. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-064 Review/Approval of Lansing Millis Stabilization Proposal
Submit a proposal to the Community Preservation Committee to execute stabilization project, Lansing Millis Building, outlined by the Permanent Building Committee
To submit a proposal to the Community Preservation Committee to execute stabilization project, Lansing Millis Building, outlined by the Permanent Building Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to submit a proposal to the Community Preservation Committee to execute stabilization project, Lansing Millis Building, outlined by the Permanent Building Committee. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
21-065 Review Proposed Language for Solar ByLaw
Direct the Town Administrator to place Proposal on Town Meeting Warrant with the amendment to send back to the Planning Board for review/hearing
To direct the Town Administrator to place Proposal on Town Meeting Warrant with the amendment to send back to the Planning Board for review/hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to direct the Town Administrator to place Proposal on Town Meeting Warrant with the amendment to send back to the Planning Board for review/hearing Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-066 Review Proposed Language for Cannabis Delivery – Zoning By Law – and Refer to
Place on the warrant and send back to planning bord for review/hearing
To place on the warrant and send back to planning bord for review/hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to place on the warrant and send back to planning bord for review/hearing. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
21-067 Review/Approval of Gasoline and Diesel Pricing
Approve the Contract
To approve the Contract
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Contract. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-068 Review & Approval of Special Legal Counsel for PFAS
Appoint Giarrusso Norton Cooley & McGlone, PC as special counsel to the Town of Millis relating to PFAS Cost Recovery issues; working with Millis Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
That the Board appoint Giarrusso Norton Cooley & McGlone, PC as special counsel to the Town of Millis relating to PFAS Cost Recovery issues; working with Millis Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Board appoint Giarrusso Norton Cooley & McGlone, PC as special counsel to the Town of Millis relating to PFAS Cost Recovery issues; working with Millis Town Counsel and the Town Administrator. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-069 Acceptance of CEP PFAS Design Grant & Approval of Contract with Kleinfelder
Accept the Grant from the DEP in the amount of $197,990 and direct the Town Administrator to sign the Contract with Kleinfelder in the same amount for the phase of the project identified on the...
That the Board accept the Grant from the DEP in the amount of $197,990 and direct the Town Administrator to sign the Contract with Kleinfelder in the same amount for the phase of the project identified on the Water PFAS Treatment Grant- Round 2 from the Mass DEP
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion that the Board accept the Grant from the DEP in the amount of $197,990 and direct the Town Administrator to sign the Contract with Kleinfelder in the same amount for the phase of the project identified on the Water PFAS Treatment Grant- Round 2 from the Mass DEP. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-071 Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant & Discuss Articles
Open Town Meeting Warrant
To open Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to open Town Meeting Warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Direct the Town Administrator to add a warrant article Comm Preservation for the Lansing Memorial Building and to delete Articles 20 and 26
To direct the Town Administrator to add a warrant article Comm Preservation for the Lansing Memorial Building and to delete Articles 20 and 26
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to direct the Town Administrator to add a warrant article Comm Preservation for the Lansing Memorial Building and to delete Articles 20 and 26. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-072 Close Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Warrant
To close the Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to close the Warrant. Sel. McCaffrey seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: McCaffrey)
21-073 Approval Annual Town Meeting Date/Location
The Annual Spring Town Meeting be held Saturday, May 1st at noon in the High School parking lot with a rain date of May 2
That the Annual Spring Town Meeting be held Saturday, May 1st at noon in the High School parking lot with a rain date of May 2
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion that the Annual Spring Town Meeting be held Saturday, May 1st at noon in the High School parking lot with a rain date of May 2. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-074 Approve Town Election Dates
Designate May 10th as the Town Election date
To designate May 10th as the Town Election date
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to designate May 10th as the Town Election date. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-077 Review/Approval of Sign Permit Application – Wu Xing Kung Fu
Approve the Sign Permit Application for Wu Xing Kung Fu at 903 Main Street subject to the dates of 4/1/21–11/1/21 and to bring the sign in during inclement weather
To approve the Sign Permit Application for Wu Xing Kung Fu at 903 Main Street subject to the dates of 4/1/21–11/1/21 and to bring the sign in during inclement weather
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Sign Permit Application for Wu Xing Kung Fu at 903 Main Street subject to the dates of 4/1/21–11/1/21 and to bring the sign in during inclement weather. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
V. Approval of Consent Items
Adopt the 2/22/21 draft minutes as written
To adopt the 2/22/21 draft minutes as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to adopt the 2/22/21 draft minutes as written. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
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)
VI. Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Public Meeting at 11:30 p.m
To Adjourn the Open Public Meeting at 11:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to Adjourn the Open Public Meeting at 11:30 p.m. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey)
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