MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 12, 2021
16 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
21-100 Approval of DPW Bond Sale
Approves the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds dated April 30th, 2021 for $4,000,000+/- at an average interest rate of 1.9%
That the Board approves the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds dated April 30th, 2021 for $4,000,000+/- at an average interest rate of 1.9%
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion that the Board approves the Town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds dated April 30th, 2021 for $4,000,000+/- at an average interest rate of 1.9%. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-101 Hearing: Stormwater/Land Disturbance 329 Orchard Street
Open the stormwater and land disturbance hearing for 329 Orchard Street
To open the stormwater and land disturbance hearing for 329 Orchard Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to open the stormwater and land disturbance hearing for 329 Orchard Street. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Continue the stormwater and land disturbance hearing for the property at 326 Orchard Street to May 17th at 7:00pm
To continue the stormwater and land disturbance hearing for the property at 326 Orchard Street to May 17th at 7:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain Made a motion to continue the stormwater and land disturbance hearing for the property at 326 Orchard Street to May 17th at 7:00pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-102 Discuss Pickle Ball Courts Change of Hours Proposal
Change the hours of the pickle ball courts to 8:00am- 8:00pm seven days a week
To change the hours of the pickle ball courts to 8:00am- 8:00pm seven days a week
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to change the hours of the pickle ball courts to 8:00am- 8:00pm seven days a week. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
21-103 Discuss COA Budget Request
Recommend the above level service request by the Council on Aging as proposed
To recommend the above level service request by the Council on Aging as proposed
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to recommend the above level service request by the Council on Aging as proposed. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-104 Acceptance of Gift for Cemetery
Accept a gift from the Winniker family to the Town of Millis to install a new cement walkway in Section E of the cemetery as shown on the plan
To accept a gift from the Winniker family to the Town of Millis to install a new cement walkway in Section E of the cemetery as shown on the plan
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey Made a motion to accept a gift from the Winniker family to the Town of Millis to install a new cement walkway in Section E of the cemetery as shown on the plan. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
21-105 Approve and Sign Town Election Warrant
Approve the May 10, 2021, Election warrant as presented
To approve the May 10, 2021, Election warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the May 10, 2021, Election warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-107 Approve and Sign Town Meeting Warrant
Approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting of May 1, 2021, warrant subject to a final check to confirm numbers
For the Board to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting of May 1, 2021, warrant subject to a final check to confirm numbers
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion for the Board to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting of May 1, 2021, warrant subject to a final check to confirm numbers. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
Recommend dismissal of Article 11 due to lack of funding
To recommend dismissal of Article 11 due to lack of funding
Yes: Jurmain, UnderhillNo: McCaffrey
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to recommend dismissal of Article 11 due to lack of funding. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board. Sel. McCaffrey, No. Sel. Jurmain, yes. Sel. Underhill, yes. The motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Move a sum of $48,805.23 from Article 26 of the 6/5/2017 to Article 17 as additional funding for road maintenance and repairs
To move a sum of $48,805.23 from Article 26 of the 6/5/2017 to Article 17 as additional funding for road maintenance and repairs
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain Made a motion to move a sum of $48,805.23 from Article 26 of the 6/5/2017 to Article 17 as additional funding for road maintenance and repairs. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-108 Discuss and Approve Town Administrator's FY22 Budget Recommendations
Accept the original above level service request of $48,672.38
To accept the original above level service request of $48,672.38
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to accept the original above level service request of $48,672.38. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
Approve the Town Administrator's budget recommendation for FY22
To approve the Town Administrator's budget recommendation for FY22
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's budget recommendation for FY22. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
21-111 Approval of Fee Waiver – Millis Schools' Tents
Approve waiver of inspection fees for two tents located at the Millis Middle/High School
To approve waiver of inspection fees for two tents located at the Millis Middle/High School
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to approve waiver of inspection fees for two tents located at the Millis Middle/High School. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Jurmain)
21-112 Approval of Girl Scout Fairy House Project
Allow all Millis Girl Scouts to hold their Fairy House Project fundraiser on the front lawn at Town Hall the week of June 8th
To allow all Millis Girl Scouts to hold their Fairy House Project fundraiser on the front lawn at Town Hall the week of June 8th
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffrey made a motion to allow all Millis Girl Scouts to hold their Fairy House Project fundraiser on the front lawn at Town Hall the week of June 8th. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. McCaffrey polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey, second: Underhill)
21-113 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the Water/Sewer commitment for March 2021 in the amount of $1,195.54
To approve the Water/Sewer commitment for March 2021 in the amount of $1,195.54
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer commitment for March 2021 in the amount of $1,195.54. Sel. Jurmain seconded this motion. Sel. McCaffery polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
Enter executive session to discuss the value of real property (61A Parcel Village Street & Acorn Street Parcel) and Fire contract negotiations
Executive Session at 10:30pm to discuss the consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (61A Parcel Village Street & Acorn Street Parcel). Also, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (Fire Contract)
From the minutes
“Sel. McCaffery polled the board to enter Executive Session at 10:30pm to discuss the consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (61A Parcel Village Street & Acorn Street Parcel). Also, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (Fire Contract) and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: McCaffrey)
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