MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 16, 2021
19 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
21-213 Appointment of COA Assistant
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sandy Moore as Department Assistant I for the Council on Aging pending a successful CORI and physical results
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sandy Moore as Department Assistant I for the Council on Aging pending a successful CORI and physical results
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sandy Moore as Department Assistant I for the Council on Aging pending a successful CORI and physical results. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-214 Appointment of Chief Wiring Inspector
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Michael Giampietro as Chief Wiring Inspector effective 7/1/21 and approves the updated job description as presented
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Michael Giampietro as Chief Wiring Inspector effective 7/1/21 and approves the updated job description as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Michael Giampietro as Chief Wiring Inspector effective 7/1/21 and approves the updated job description as presented. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-215 Appointment of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Member
Appoint Matthew Fuller to the LEPC for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
Appoint Matthew Fuller to the LEPC for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion appoint Matthew Fuller to the LEPC for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. The motion was seconded by Craig Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-219 Approval of BAN for Village Street/Braun Purchase
Approve the vote prepared by Lock Lord, bond counsel to the Town, in connection with the Town's $1,000,000.00 bond anticipation note that sold on August 12, 2021
To approve the vote prepared by Lock Lord, bond counsel to the Town, in connection with the Town's $1,000,000.00 bond anticipation note that sold on August 12, 2021
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the vote prepared by Lock Lord, bond counsel to the Town, in connection with the Town's $1,000,000.00 bond anticipation note that sold on August 12, 2021. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-216 Hearing for FY22 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rates
Open the FY22 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rates' hearing at 7:15 pm
To open the FY22 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rates' hearing at 7:15 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to open the FY22 Water/Sewer/Stormwater rates' hearing at 7:15 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Close the hearing at 7:30 pm
To close the hearing at 7:30 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to close the hearing at 7:30 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Increase the sewer rates for FY22 by 3.5% and the water and stormwater should remain at the same rate as FY21
To increase the sewer rates for FY22 by 3.5% and the water and stormwater should remain at the same rate as FY21
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to increase the sewer rates for FY22 by 3.5% and the water and stormwater should remain at the same rate as FY21. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-217 Update on Status of COVID-19
Authorize the Town Administrator in coordination with the Board of Health Director to mandate an indoor mask requirement for municipal buildings prior to August 23 if necessary due to a dramatic...
To authorize the Town Administrator in coordination with the Board of Health Director to mandate an indoor mask requirement for municipal buildings prior to August 23 if necessary due to a dramatic increase in cases in Town
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator in coordination with the Board of Health Director to mandate an indoor mask requirement for municipal buildings prior to August 23 if necessary due to a dramatic increase in cases in Town. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-224 Approval of Green Communities Grant Contract
Accept the Green Communities grant of $62,510 from the state's Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and authorized the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town
To accept the Green Communities grant of $62,510 from the state's Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and authorized the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to accept the Green Communities grant of $62,510 from the state's Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and authorized the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-223 Approval of MVP Flood Resiliency Grant Contract
Accept the $170,000 grant award from the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop a Flood Resiliency Master Plan and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the...
To accept the $170,000 grant award from the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop a Flood Resiliency Master Plan and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to accept the $170,000 grant award from the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop a Flood Resiliency Master Plan and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-221 Hearing On Premises Restaurant All Alcohol License Hearing
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to close the hearing. Sel. Underhill seconded this motion. Sel. Juramin polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
The Board, acting as the LLA, approves the request by S & S Enterprises dba AvaLena's to be located at 36B/C Milliston Road, Millis for an All-Alcohol License and for the hours of operation to be...
That the Board, acting as the LLA, approves the request by S & S Enterprises dba AvaLena's to be located at 36B/C Milliston Road, Millis for an All-Alcohol License and for the hours of operation to be Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11:00am-1:00 am and Sundays through Tuesdays from 11:00am- 12:00am pending final approval by the ABCC and completion of all Town inspections
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that the Board, acting as the LLA, approves the request by S & S Enterprises dba AvaLena's to be located at 36B/C Milliston Road, Millis for an All-Alcohol License and for the hours of operation to be Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11:00am-1:00 am and Sundays through Tuesdays from 11:00am- 12:00am pending final approval by the ABCC and completion of all Town inspections. The motion was seconded by Sel. Jurmain and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Jurmain)
21-222 Discuss Management of Town Property
Endorse the CON Com plan to produce an RFP and for the TA to work at the town owned properties
To endorse the CON Com plan to produce an RFP and for the TA to work at the town owned properties
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to endorse the CON Com plan to produce an RFP and for the TA to work at the town owned properties. Sel. Jurmain seconded this motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Jurmain)
21-226 Discuss Request for Reimbursement of Gas Permit Fee
Reimburse the applicant for $40 for a gas permit fee
To reimburse the applicant for $40 for a gas permit fee
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to reimburse the applicant for $40 for a gas permit fee. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-225 Discuss EFAC Recommendations
Ask the EFAC to work on a sewer bylaw to require sewer hookup for residents who have paid a betterment fee
To ask the EFAC to work on a sewer bylaw to require sewer hookup for residents who have paid a betterment fee
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ask the EFAC to work on a sewer bylaw to require sewer hookup for residents who have paid a betterment fee. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-230 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the water/sewer commitment to the Collector for July for $5,328.42
To approve the water/sewer commitment to the Collector for July for $5,328.42
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the water/sewer commitment to the Collector for July for $5,328.42. Sell Underhill seconded this motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-231 Approval of Meeting Minutes 7/12 and 7/19
Approve the draft minutes from 7/12
To approve the draft minutes from 7/12
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the draft minutes from 7/12. Sel. Schulze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the draft minutes of 7/19
To approve the draft minutes of 7/19
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the draft minutes of 7/19. Sel. Schulze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Adjourn at 10:15pm
To adjourn at 10:15pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adjourn at 10:15pm. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
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