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June 21, 2021
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter Jurmain, Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
21-168 Appointment of Public Health Nurse
Appoint Sarah Ward the Public Health Nurse
To appoint Sarah Ward the Public Health Nurse
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to appoint Sarah Ward the Public Health Nurse. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-169 Appointment of DPW/HEO Laborer
Appoint Tyler Weinacker to the DPW/HEO laborer position pending a physical
To appoint Tyler Weinacker to the DPW/HEO laborer position pending a physical
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to appoint Tyler Weinacker to the DPW/HEO laborer position pending a physical. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-170 Appointment of Summer Seasonal DPW Worker
Appoint Colin Christie to the DPW Summer Seasonal position
To appoint Colin Christie to the DPW Summer Seasonal position
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Colin Christie to the DPW Summer Seasonal position. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-171 Appointment of Full-Time firefighter/Paramedic
Appoint Christopher Emswiler to be a full-time firefighter/paramedic provided he receives certification as a Firefighter I/II level by the fire academy in his first year of 1 employment, the...
To appoint Christopher Emswiler to be a full-time firefighter/paramedic provided he receives certification as a Firefighter I/II level by the fire academy in his first year of 1 employment, the appointment would also be effective July 1st 2021
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Christopher Emswiler to be a full-time firefighter/paramedic provided he receives certification as a Firefighter I/II level by the fire academy in his first year of 1 employment, the appointment would also be effective July 1st 2021. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-179 Approval of Statement of Interest Letter to MSBA Regarding MS/HS Renovation
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on June 21st 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Town of Millis, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and...
: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on June 21st 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Town of Millis, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated May 26th , 2021 for the Millis Middle High School located at 245 Plain Street, Millis, Massachusetts, 02054 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future which include 2. Elimination of existing severe overcrowding.; 4. Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility and; 7. Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other 2 funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Millis School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
From the minutes
“Schultze moved: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on June 21st 2021, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of Town of Millis, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Town Administrator to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated May 26th , 2021 for the Millis Middle High School located at 245 Plain Street, Millis, Massachusetts, 02054 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future which include 2. Elimination of existing severe overcrowding.; 4. Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility and; 7. Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other 2 funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Millis School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The motion was Seconded by Ms. Underhill and was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze)
21-178 Review/Approval of Building Fees Waiver for St. Thomas Church
Waive the $900 building fee for St. Thomas to repair their roof
To waive the $900 building fee for St. Thomas to repair their roof
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to waive the $900 building fee for St. Thomas to repair their roof. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion and was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-180 Approval Of Letters to State Representatives and DEP Regarding PFAS
Submit the letters as written
To submit the letters as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to submit the letters as written. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-181 Review/Approval of Stormwater Credit Application Response Letters
Accept the letters as written
To accept the letters as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved to accept the letters as written. Sel Underhill seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-182 Authorize Town Administrator to Sign Purchase & Sale – Braun Property/Village Street
The Town Administrator sign and approve the Purchase and Sale agreement as amended
That the Town Administrator sign and approve the Purchase and Sale agreement as amended
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that the Town Administrator sign and approve the Purchase and Sale agreement as amended. Sel. Underhill seconded and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-183 Board/Committee Liaison Update
All liaison positions be made ex-officio
That all liaison positions be made ex-officio
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion that all liaison positions be made ex-officio. Sel. Underhill seconded and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-184 Set Meeting Date for Stormwater Management Policy Discussion – July 12
Enter Executive Session for the following reasons: • To discuss the purchase of 61A Village St parcel. • To review and discussion negotiations with Firemen Union personnel contract. • To conduct...
To enter Executive Session for the following reasons: • To discuss the purchase of 61A Village St parcel. • To review and discussion negotiations with Firemen Union personnel contract. • To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiation with Union Personnel relating to a grievance from the SEIU the motion
The roll call does not list Craig Schultze. The minutes list each member's vote but do not state the result.
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to enter Executive Session for the following reasons: • To discuss the purchase of 61A Village St parcel. • To review and discussion negotiations with Firemen Union personnel contract. • To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiation with Union Personnel relating to a grievance from the SEIU the motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze By Roll Call Vote: Sel. Jurmain—aye, Sel. Underhill—aye.” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
End the open session meeting at 10:10 pm
To end the open session meeting at 10:10 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved to end the open session meeting at 10:10 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill and was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
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