MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 25, 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
21-273 Appointment of Snowplow Driver/Contractors
Appoint Kenneth "Alec" McColl and Mark Robbins as Seasonal Snow Plow Contractors effective 11/01/21 through 04/01/22 subject to successful results from a physical, CORI and drug screen
To appoint Kenneth "Alec" McColl and Mark Robbins as Seasonal Snow Plow Contractors effective 11/01/21 through 04/01/22 subject to successful results from a physical, CORI and drug screen
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Kenneth "Alec" McColl and Mark Robbins as Seasonal Snow Plow Contractors effective 11/01/21 through 04/01/22 subject to successful results from a physical, CORI and drug screen. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-274 Appointment of a Cultural Council Member
Appoint Meaghan Quilop to the Cultural Council
To appoint Meaghan Quilop to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to appoint Meaghan Quilop to the Cultural Council. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-275 Hearing: FY22 Tax Rate Classification
Open the FY22 Tax Rate Classification hearing at 7:15pm
To open the FY22 Tax Rate Classification hearing at 7:15pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to open the FY22 Tax Rate Classification hearing at 7:15pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close the FY22 Tax Rate Classification hearing at 7:20 pm
To close the FY22 Tax Rate Classification hearing at 7:20 pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to close the FY22 Tax Rate Classification hearing at 7:20 pm. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve a single tax rate for Fiscal/Levy Year 2022
To approve a single tax rate for Fiscal/Levy Year 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve a single tax rate for Fiscal/Levy Year 2022. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-276 Approval of Re-Precincting Map
Accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Millis as presented by the Clerk's office
To accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Millis as presented by the Clerk's office
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Millis as presented by the Clerk's office. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-277 Approval of Clyde F. Brown BAN Renewal
Approve the vote prepared by Locke Lord, bond counsel to the Town, relating to the Town's Bond Anticipation Note that sold October 19, 2021
To approve the vote prepared by Locke Lord, bond counsel to the Town, relating to the Town's Bond Anticipation Note that sold October 19, 2021
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the vote prepared by Locke Lord, bond counsel to the Town, relating to the Town's Bond Anticipation Note that sold October 19, 2021. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-278 Accept Annual Green Communities Report for FY21
Accept the Annual Green Communities Report for FY21 as presented for the Town of Millis
To accept the Annual Green Communities Report for FY21 as presented for the Town of Millis
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to accept the Annual Green Communities Report for FY21 as presented for the Town of Millis. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-279 Review/Approve Hazardous Mitigation Plan Update Process
Approve and authorize the Town's Energy Manager and DPW Director to proceed with updating the Town's Hazardous Mitigation Plan and to seek a grant from FEMA
To approve and authorize the Town's Energy Manager and DPW Director to proceed with updating the Town's Hazardous Mitigation Plan and to seek a grant from FEMA
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve and authorize the Town's Energy Manager and DPW Director to proceed with updating the Town's Hazardous Mitigation Plan and to seek a grant from FEMA. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-280 Hearing: 59 Island Road Opening Request
Close the road opening request hearing
To close the road opening request hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close the road opening request hearing. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Deny the request to open the road at 59 Island Road
To deny the request to open the road at 59 Island Road
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultz made a motion to deny the request to open the road at 59 Island Road. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-281 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Discussion
Approve the minor language changes to Article 9 as presented
To approve the minor language changes to Article 9 as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the minor language changes to Article 9 as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-283 Approval of Town HVAC Services Contract with Renault
Approve the three year maintenance contract with Renault HVAC & Controls, Inc. for preventative maintenance for $30,645.00 per year
To approve the three year maintenance contract with Renault HVAC & Controls, Inc. for preventative maintenance for $30,645.00 per year
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the three year maintenance contract with Renault HVAC & Controls, Inc. for preventative maintenance for $30,645.00 per year. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-285 Approval of Annual Stormwater Utility Commitment
Approve the Stormwater Utility Commitment to Collector for FY22 for $671,352.00
To approve the Stormwater Utility Commitment to Collector for FY22 for $671,352.00
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the Stormwater Utility Commitment to Collector for FY22 for $671,352.00. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-286 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the DRAFT minutes for 9/27/21
To approve the DRAFT minutes for 9/27/21
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the DRAFT minutes for 9/27/21. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union and non-union personnel for the Police Chief and Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 171 and Millis Police...
To enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union and non-union personnel for the Police Chief and Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 171 and Millis Police Association Dispatchers and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation for Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union and non-union personnel for the Police Chief and Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 171 and Millis Police Association Dispatchers and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation for Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF). The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to adjourn. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled he Board, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
From the Millis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the Minutes folder on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld (2022) and Jim McKay (2026) from Millis Community Media candidate profile videos.
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