MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 18, 2022
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Millis Boosters Back to School Fun Run for Sunday, Sept. 25th as detailed
To approve the Millis Boosters Back to School Fun Run for Sunday, Sept. 25th as detailed
From the minutes
“Chair. Underhill made a motion to approve the Millis Boosters Back to School Fun Run for Sunday, Sept. 25th as detailed. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
22-148 Appointments
Ratify the appointment of Jesse Underhill as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Dept. of Public Work with the contingency that he obtains a CDL-B drivers license with airbrake endorsement and a 2B...
To ratify the appointment of Jesse Underhill as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Dept. of Public Work with the contingency that he obtains a CDL-B drivers license with airbrake endorsement and a 2B Hoisting license within 6 months of employment and T1 and D1 water licenses within one year
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to ratify the appointment of Jesse Underhill as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Dept. of Public Work with the contingency that he obtains a CDL-B drivers license with airbrake endorsement and a 2B Hoisting license within 6 months of employment and T1 and D1 water licenses within one year. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the appointment of Michael Prescott as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Dept. of Public Works with the contingency that he completes a physical and drug screen, obtains a CDL-B Driver's...
To ratify the appointment of Michael Prescott as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Dept. of Public Works with the contingency that he completes a physical and drug screen, obtains a CDL-B Driver's license with airbrake endorsement within 6 months
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to ratify the appointment of Michael Prescott as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Dept. of Public Works with the contingency that he completes a physical and drug screen, obtains a CDL-B Driver's license with airbrake endorsement within 6 months. Sel.Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the appointment of Katherine Farrar as a Temporary Department Assistant | for the Executive Office
To ratify the appointment of Katherine Farrar as a Temporary Department Assistant | for the Executive Office
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to ratify the appointment of Katherine Farrar as a Temporary Department Assistant | for the Executive Office. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Appoint Michael Giampietro as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Michael Giampietro as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to appoint Michael Giampietro as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Appoint Robert Fogarty as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Robert Fogarty as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to appoint Robert Fogarty as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-149 Presentation of Final Enterprise Funds Study Report/Allocation Policy.
Implement a financial plan not to exceed two years' time to fully balance indirect costs related to the enterprise funds
To implement a financial plan not to exceed two years' time to fully balance indirect costs related to the enterprise funds
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to implement a financial plan not to exceed two years' time to fully balance indirect costs related to the enterprise funds. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-150 Continuation off FY23 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rate Hearing
Close the FY23 hearing
To close the FY23 hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to close the FY23 hearing. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Increase Water and Sewer rates as requested, and the stormwater rate will be reevaluated at a hearing to be held during the next meeting on 8/22/22
To increase Water and Sewer rates as requested, and the stormwater rate will be reevaluated at a hearing to be held during the next meeting on 8/22/22
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to increase Water and Sewer rates as requested, and the stormwater rate will be reevaluated at a hearing to be held during the next meeting on 8/22/22. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-151 Review and Approval of Application for Financial Assistance - Drinking Water and Lead
Accept the grant of $139,000 to proceed with this program
To accept the grant of $139,000 to proceed with this program
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to accept the grant of $139,000 to proceed with this program. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-152 Discuss the Possible Adoption of M.G.L. c. 59 §5, Clause 22H for Gold Star Families &
Add an article to consider the vote for Clause 22H and the issue of Veterans Residency waitlist reduction for veterans who are paraplegics or have a 100% disability for service connected blindness...
To add an article to consider the vote for Clause 22H and the issue of Veterans Residency waitlist reduction for veterans who are paraplegics or have a 100% disability for service connected blindness and spouses or surviving spouses of veterans entitled to exemption under Clause 22F on the next town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to add an article to consider the vote for Clause 22H and the issue of Veterans Residency waitlist reduction for veterans who are paraplegics or have a 100% disability for service connected blindness and spouses or surviving spouses of veterans entitled to exemption under Clause 22F on the next town meeting warrant. Sel. Ellen Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-154 Review/Approval of Bond Anticipation Note
Adopt the vote prepared by Bond Counsel for the sale and approval of the town's August Bond Anticipation Notice
To adopt the vote prepared by Bond Counsel for the sale and approval of the town's August Bond Anticipation Notice
From the minutes
“Sel. Erin Underhill made a motion to adopt the vote prepared by Bond Counsel for the sale and approval of the town's August Bond Anticipation Notice. Sel. Craig Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
22-155 Discuss/Extend Sewer Moratorium
Extend the sewer moratorium to 11/1/2022
To extend the sewer moratorium to 11/1/2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to extend the sewer moratorium to 11/1/2022. Sel. Erin Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-156 Discuss Select Board Goals
Accept these goals as the official selectboard goals for fiscal year 23
To accept these goals as the official selectboard goals for fiscal year 23
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to accept these goals as the official selectboard goals for fiscal year 23. Sel.Erin Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-158 Approval of Scrap Metal Drive
Approve the Scrap Metal Drive from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 7th
To approve the Scrap Metal Drive from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 7th
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to approve the Scrap Metal Drive from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 7th. Sel. Erin Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-159 Board/Committee Liaison Updates
Approve the minutes from the elect Board meeting on 7/11/22
To approve the minutes from the elect Board meeting on 7/11/22
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to approve the minutes from the elect Board meeting on 7/11/22. Sel. Erin Underhill seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Enter an executive session with the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with union and nonunion personnel (SEIU and AFSCME & Town Administrator) and also to...
To enter an executive session with the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with union and nonunion personnel (SEIU and AFSCME & Town Administrator) and also to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of site investigation
From the minutes
“Sel. Craig Schultze made a motion to enter an executive session with the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with union and nonunion personnel (SEIU and AFSCME & Town Administrator) and also to discuss strategy with respect to litigation of site investigation. Chair Underhill seconded the motion and polled the Board. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Adjourn the meeting at 10:15pm
To adjourn the meeting at 10:15pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15pm. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
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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