MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 22, 2021
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Peter Jurmain called the meeting to order but is not on the attendance line; counted present.
Present: Peter Jurmain, Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
21-296 Appointment of Full Time Dispatcher
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sandra O'Malley as a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sandra O'Malley as a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Sandra O'Malley as a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Teaghan LeBlanc as Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Teaghan LeBlanc as Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Teaghan LeBlanc as Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher . The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Garin Eisele as Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Garin Eisele as Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Garin Eisele as Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher . The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
21-298 Appointment of On Call Snow Removal Worker
Ratify the town Administrator's appointment of Brian Nichols as an On-Call Snow Removal Worker
To ratify the town Administrator's appointment of Brian Nichols as an On-Call Snow Removal Worker
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to ratify the town Administrator's appointment of Brian Nichols as an On-Call Snow Removal Worker. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-300 Review/Approval of Salt Bid for 2022
Award the Joint Purchase Salt Bid for 2021-222 according to the lowest bid prices and Town of Medfield specifications as follows: CC Rock Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar...
To award the Joint Purchase Salt Bid for 2021-222 according to the lowest bid prices and Town of Medfield specifications as follows: CC Rock Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc. Treated Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to award the Joint Purchase Salt Bid for 2021-222 according to the lowest bid prices and Town of Medfield specifications as follows: CC Rock Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc. Treated Salt $65 per ton delivered Eastern Minerals, Inc. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve an electric Chanukah Menorah display on the Veterans Memorial Building, town hall, lawn for the period beginning one week prior to Chanukah through December 10
To approve an electric Chanukah Menorah display on the Veterans Memorial Building, town hall, lawn for the period beginning one week prior to Chanukah through December 10
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve an electric Chanukah Menorah display on the Veterans Memorial Building, town hall, lawn for the period beginning one week prior to Chanukah through December 10. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-304 Request for Waiver of Building Fees for PFAS Treatment Plant Construction
Approve the waiver of Building Department permit fees, not inspection fees, for the construction of the PFAS water treatment plant
To approve the waiver of Building Department permit fees, not inspection fees, for the construction of the PFAS water treatment plant
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the waiver of Building Department permit fees, not inspection fees, for the construction of the PFAS water treatment plant. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
21-305 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector for October 2021 in the total amount of $3,267.50
To approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector for October 2021 in the total amount of $3,267.50
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the Water/Sewer Commitment to Collector for October 2021 in the total amount of $3,267.50. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the 2nd Quarter Bill Run for $754,027.96
To approve the 2nd Quarter Bill Run for $754,027.96
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the 2nd Quarter Bill Run for $754,027.96. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Close municipal offices, the Library, and DPW department at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 24th
To close municipal offices, the Library, and DPW department at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 24th
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close municipal offices, the Library, and DPW department at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 24th. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close the hearing. The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Declare Larry the dog as a dangerous dog
To declare Larry the dog as a dangerous dog
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to declare Larry the dog as a dangerous dog. Sel. Schultze seconded the motion. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Based on the findings of fact and the declaration of Larry as dangerous that the following orders be put in place: 1. "Larry" be securely and humanely muzzled at ALL times when he is outside, on...
That based on the findings of fact and the declaration of Larry as dangerous that the following orders be put in place: 1. "Larry" be securely and humanely muzzled at ALL times when he is outside, on or off the owner's property. 2. "Larry" be held securely on a leash, cable, or chain no more than 3 feet in length with a tensile strength of 300 lbs. when off the premises of the owner. 3. Liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 and must be obtained and insurance must be kept in force for the life of the dog. 4. In-person behavioral training sessions with "Larry" for a must be carried out for a minimum of 6 months, with report dates and progress for the 6 month span being sent to the Animal Control Officer via email following each session
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion that based on the findings of fact and the declaration of Larry as dangerous that the following orders be put in place: 1. "Larry" be securely and humanely muzzled at ALL times when he is outside, on or off the owner's property. 2. "Larry" be held securely on a leash, cable, or chain no more than 3 feet in length with a tensile strength of 300 lbs. when off the premises of the owner. 3. Liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 and must be obtained and insurance must be kept in force for the life of the dog. 4. In-person behavioral training sessions with "Larry" for a must be carried out for a minimum of 6 months, with report dates and progress for the 6 month span being sent to the Animal Control Officer via email following each session. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Move into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union and non-union personnel. (Police Chief & Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 171 and Millis Police Association...
To move into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union and non-union personnel. (Police Chief & Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 171 and Millis Police Association Dispatchers) The motion
From the minutes
“Sel. Jurmain made a motion to move into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for union and non-union personnel. (Police Chief & Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 171 and Millis Police Association Dispatchers) The motion was seconded by Sel. Underhill. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously Entered Executive Session at 9:45pm Exited Executive Session at 10:07pm.” (Motion: Jurmain, second: Underhill)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Sel. Schultze. Sel. Jurmain polled the board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
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