MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Erin Underhill called the meeting to order but is not on the attendance line; counted present.
Present: Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze
Absent: Ellen Rosenfeld
Every vote, in order
22-135 Appointment of Assistant Town Administrator / Human Resource Director, Interim
Ratify the appointment of Karen Bouret DeMarzo as Assistant Town Administrator and Human Resource Manager effective July 1, 2022
To ratify the appointment of Karen Bouret DeMarzo as Assistant Town Administrator and Human Resource Manager effective July 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the appointment of Karen Bouret DeMarzo as Assistant Town Administrator and Human Resource Manager effective July 1, 2022. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Ratify the appointment of Brandon Greene as an Interim Full Time Firefighter for the town of Millis effective June 24, 2022
To ratify the appointment of Brandon Greene as an Interim Full Time Firefighter for the town of Millis effective June 24, 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the appointment of Brandon Greene as an Interim Full Time Firefighter for the town of Millis effective June 24, 2022. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Zachilli as part-time Deputy of Plumbing and Gas Inspector
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Zachilli as part-time Deputy of Plumbing and Gas Inspector
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Zachilli as part-time Deputy of Plumbing and Gas Inspector. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-136 Appointment of Council on Aging Member, Energy Committee Member, and At-Large
Ratify the appointment of Meredith St. Sauveur to the Council on Aging
To ratify the appointment of Meredith St. Sauveur to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the appointment of Meredith St. Sauveur to the Council on Aging. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Appoint Peter Jurmain to the Energy Committee
To appoint Peter Jurmain to the Energy Committee
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to appoint Peter Jurmain to the Energy Committee. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Appoint Peter Jurmain as an at-large member of the Capital Planning Advisory Committee
To appoint Peter Jurmain as an at-large member of the Capital Planning Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to appoint Peter Jurmain as an at-large member of the Capital Planning Advisory Committee. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
22-137 FY23 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rate Hearing
Continue the Water/Sewer/Stormwater hearing at the next Select Board Meeting on July 18, 2022, at 7:30pm
To continue the Water/Sewer/Stormwater hearing at the next Select Board Meeting on July 18, 2022, at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to continue the Water/Sewer/Stormwater hearing at the next Select Board Meeting on July 18, 2022, at 7:30pm. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
22-140 Establishing Gift Account for Millis Recreation Department
Approve the request for a Gift Fund Accounts for the Summer Concert Series, Splash Day, and the Father's Day Fishing Derby for the Recreation Department in accordance with Mass General Law Chapter...
To approve the request for a Gift Fund Accounts for the Summer Concert Series, Splash Day, and the Father's Day Fishing Derby for the Recreation Department in accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to approve the request for a Gift Fund Accounts for the Summer Concert Series, Splash Day, and the Father's Day Fishing Derby for the Recreation Department in accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A. Chair Erin Underhill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-141 Review and Approval of Road Paving Contracts
Authorize an expenditure not to exceed the total amount of $731,434.84 for paving, and to authorize the town administrator to sign the contracts with D&R General Contracting Inc. and Markings Inc....
To authorize an expenditure not to exceed the total amount of $731,434.84 for paving, and to authorize the town administrator to sign the contracts with D&R General Contracting Inc. and Markings Inc. as specified
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to authorize an expenditure not to exceed the total amount of $731,434.84 for paving, and to authorize the town administrator to sign the contracts with D&R General Contracting Inc. and Markings Inc. as specified. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-142 Reappointment of Boards and Committees for FY23
Approve all the reappointments as listed on the document provided (see attached). Sel
To approve all the reappointments as listed on the document provided (see attached). Sel
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to approve all the reappointments as listed on the document provided (see attached). Sel. Guzinski seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill)
22-143 Review and Approval of Community Impact Agreement for Town Social Worker
Approve the contract with Community Impact for a new Town Social Worker at an amount not to exceed $70,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said contract on the town's behalf
To approve the contract with Community Impact for a new Town Social Worker at an amount not to exceed $70,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said contract on the town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the contract with Community Impact for a new Town Social Worker at an amount not to exceed $70,000, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said contract on the town's behalf. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-144 Review and Approval of Phone Contract with TPX
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with TPX Phone Services
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with TPX Phone Services
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with TPX Phone Services. Chair Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-145 Review and Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the Water and Sewer Commitment from May 2022 in the total amount of $2301.64
To approve the Water and Sewer Commitment from May 2022 in the total amount of $2301.64
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to approve the Water and Sewer Commitment from May 2022 in the total amount of $2301.64. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Enter an executive session with the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with union personnel (SEIU and AFSCME), to discuss Strategy with respect to litigation...
To enter an executive session with the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with union personnel (SEIU and AFSCME), to discuss Strategy with respect to litigation (12-14 Exchange St), and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect in the negotiating position of the public body
Erin Underhill made the motion and Craig Schultze seconded; roll call by Chair Underhill.
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to enter an executive session with the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with union personnel (SEIU and AFSCME), to discuss Strategy with respect to litigation (12-14 Exchange St), and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect in the negotiating position of the public body. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. Chair Underhill polled the Board to enter executive session. By Role Call Vote: Sel. Schultze, yes Chair Underhill, yes The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Sel. Underhill. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
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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