MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 17, 2021
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter Jurmain, Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
21-133 Reorganization of the Board
Make Pete Jurmain the Chair of the Select Board
To make Pete Jurmain the Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to make Pete Jurmain the Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Make Erin Underhill the Vice Chair of the Select Board
To make Erin Underhill the Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to make Erin Underhill the Vice Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Jurmain)
Make Craig Schultze the Clerk of the Select Board
To make Craig Schultze the Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to make Craig Schultze the Clerk of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
21-134 Memorial Day Proclamation
Approves the proclamation as read by the Clerk and will sign said document
That the Board approves the proclamation as read by the Clerk and will sign said document
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that the Board approves the proclamation as read by the Clerk and will sign said document. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-135 Appointment of Recruit On Call Firefighters
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sean Marrier, Nick Cutone, Jake Munger, Brandon Greene, and Kyle Mee as Recruit Call Firefighters pending a successful physical
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sean Marrier, Nick Cutone, Jake Munger, Brandon Greene, and Kyle Mee as Recruit Call Firefighters pending a successful physical
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sean Marrier, Nick Cutone, Jake Munger, Brandon Greene, and Kyle Mee as Recruit Call Firefighters pending a successful physical. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-136 Appointment of IT Specialist
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of James Donovan as IT Specialist pending a successful physical
To approve the Town Administrator's appointment of James Donovan as IT Specialist pending a successful physical
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of James Donovan as IT Specialist pending a successful physical. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-141 Rockin' Rolling 50's Event
Close the rear parking lot of the town hall for from 11:30am-2:00pm on Wednesday June 30th
To close the rear parking lot of the town hall for from 11:30am-2:00pm on Wednesday June 30th
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close the rear parking lot of the town hall for from 11:30am-2:00pm on Wednesday June 30th. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-142 Review/Approval of Innovex Contract - Copiers
Allow for Mr. Guzinski to sign the contract with Innovex on behalf of the Board
To allow for Mr. Guzinski to sign the contract with Innovex on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze motion to allow for Mr. Guzinski to sign the contract with Innovex on behalf of the Board. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board, and the motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-137 Hearing Continuance
Reopen the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for 326 Orchard Street at 7:00pm
To reopen the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for 326 Orchard Street at 7:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill motion to reopen the Stormwater and Land Disturbance Hearing for 326 Orchard Street at 7:00pm. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close the hearing for 326 Orchard Street at 7:10 pm
To close the hearing for 326 Orchard Street at 7:10 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to close the hearing for 326 Orchard Street at 7:10 pm. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Grant The Mill Brook School Foundation a Stormwater Management Permit and Land Disturbance Permit for the proposed Sparhawk Academy building, with conditions
From the minutes
“motion by Sel. Underhill, seconded by Sel. Schultze, to grant the following to The Mill Brook School Foundation, Inc. for the proposed Sparhawk Academy building: 1. Pursuant to Section 6.F.2 of Article I, subject to the conditions enumerated below, the Board hereby grants a Stormwater Management Permit, 2. Pursuant to Section 6.F.2 of Article I, subject to the conditions enumerated below, the Board hereby grants a Land Disturbance Permit, All permits and approvals granted above are subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall construct the project substantially in accordance with the 8- sheet plan set entitled "Sparhawk Academy 376 Orchard Street Site Plan" prepared by Legacy Engineering LLC, dated July 9, 2021, with a latest revision date of January 21, 2021. 2. All construction activities shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of the documents prepared by Legacy Engineering LLC entitled "Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for a Construction Activity for Sparhawk Academy, 376 Orchard Street, Millis, MA" with a latest revision date of January 5, 2021. a. Prior to construction, the Applicant shall update the SWPPP document with the final names of the site contractor, the EPA Notice of Intent and any other incomplete information and shall submit a copy to the Select Board for review and comment. b. The Owner shall identify the name, address and phone number of the contact person for construction management of the project. Said contact person shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week throughout construction. Such information shall be provided to the Select Board, DPW and Police Department. 3. Observation and approval of subsoil prior to installation of all infiltration basins shall be performed by a designee of the Town. 4. "As-built" plans of all stormwater management facilities shall be provided to the Planning Board for its review and approval. 5. The Long-Term O&M Plan with signature of the owner/operator shall be provided to the Board prior to occupancy and future responsible parties must be notified of their continuing legal responsibility to operate and maintain the stormwater management system. The Board shall be provided with an updated O&M with new signatures upon any change in site owner/operator. 6. This decision shall be recorded by the Applicant with proof of recording provided to the Select Board prior to issuance of the first occupancy permit within the development. 7. Wherever plans and conditions differ, conditions of the permit shall govern. 8. All bills for town consultants used during the permit review process must be paid by the Applicant before the permit is issued. 9. Construction shall commence within two years of obtaining all necessary permits or from the resolution of appeals action, whichever occurs later. 10. A Roof recharge system will be added. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-138 Appointment of Heavy Equipment Operator for the DPW
Appoint Brandon Gorgone as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works pending a satisfactory CORI result, physical result and his obtaining of a MA 2v License within his first 6...
To appoint Brandon Gorgone as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works pending a satisfactory CORI result, physical result and his obtaining of a MA 2v License within his first 6 months of employment
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Brandon Gorgone as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works pending a satisfactory CORI result, physical result and his obtaining of a MA 2v License within his first 6 months of employment. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board, and the motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-139 Discuss Next Steps for the Town's Purchase of the Braun Property on Village Street
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the acting for the Town to exercise the right of refusal and forward the document to the property owners for negotiation of the sale
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the acting for the Town to exercise the right of refusal and forward the document to the property owners for negotiation of the sale
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the acting for the Town to exercise the right of refusal and forward the document to the property owners for negotiation of the sale. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board, and the motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-144 Board/Committee Liaison Update
Appoint James McCaffrey as a member of the Permanent Building Committee until June 30th and Elementary School Building Committee to the completion of the project
To appoint James McCaffrey as a member of the Permanent Building Committee until June 30th and Elementary School Building Committee to the completion of the project
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to appoint James McCaffrey as a member of the Permanent Building Committee until June 30th and Elementary School Building Committee to the completion of the project. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Appoint Sel. Schultze as the Select Board liaison to the Permanent Building Committee and Elementary School Building Committee through June 30th
To appoint Sel. Schultze as the Select Board liaison to the Permanent Building Committee and Elementary School Building Committee through June 30th
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Sel. Schultze as the Select Board liaison to the Permanent Building Committee and Elementary School Building Committee through June 30th. Sel. Jurmain seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-145. Approval of Water/Sewer Commitments
Approve the water/sewer commitment for the fourth quarter of FY2021 in the order of $663,060.29
To approve the water/sewer commitment for the fourth quarter of FY2021 in the order of $663,060.29
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the water/sewer commitment for the fourth quarter of FY2021 in the order of $663,060.29. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board, and the motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-146 Discuss Upcoming Board Meeting Schedule
Move at 8:00pm to Executive session to discuss the consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (61A Parcel Village Street & Acorn Street Parcel). Also, to conduct...
To move at 8:00pm to Executive session 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. Underhill made a motion to move at 8:00pm to Executive session 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). Sel. Schutze seconded this motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
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