MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 22, 2022
24 recorded votes, 0 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, Ellen Rosenfeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
22-166 Discuss Town Policy for Lift Assist at Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities
Defer the town policy for Lift Assist until the meeting on September 12, 2022
To defer the town policy for Lift Assist until the meeting on September 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to defer the town policy for Lift Assist until the meeting on September 12, 2022. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
22-167 Review/Approval of SAFE Coalition Flag Display Request
Allow the display of 2290 purple flags to be displayed in the yard of the town hall on August 31st in honor of Overdose Awareness Day
To allow the display of 2290 purple flags to be displayed in the yard of the town hall on August 31st in honor of Overdose Awareness Day
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to allow the display of 2290 purple flags to be displayed in the yard of the town hall on August 31st in honor of Overdose Awareness Day. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-168 Approval of FY23 Green Communities Contract
Accept the Green Communities FY2023 Grant for $70,633.04 for two energy efficiency projects and appointed Town Administrator Mike Guzinski as the Authorizing Signatory on behalf of the town
To accept the Green Communities FY2023 Grant for $70,633.04 for two energy efficiency projects and appointed Town Administrator Mike Guzinski as the Authorizing Signatory on behalf of the town
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to accept the Green Communities FY2023 Grant for $70,633.04 for two energy efficiency projects and appointed Town Administrator Mike Guzinski as the Authorizing Signatory on behalf of the town. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-169 Approval of DPW Contracts
Allow the Town Administrator to award a contract to Markings inc. for $30,000, with $20,000 coming from line painting/traffic and $10,000 from Chapter 90
To allow the Town Administrator to award a contract to Markings inc. for $30,000, with $20,000 coming from line painting/traffic and $10,000 from Chapter 90
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to award a contract to Markings inc. for $30,000, with $20,000 coming from line painting/traffic and $10,000 from Chapter 90. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-170 Approval of Bond Anticipation Note (BAN)
Approve the $117,000 Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) that sold on August 16, 2022, maturing on September 8, 2023, with an interest rate of 3.75%
To approve the $117,000 Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) that sold on August 16, 2022, maturing on September 8, 2023, with an interest rate of 3.75%
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the $117,000 Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) that sold on August 16, 2022, maturing on September 8, 2023, with an interest rate of 3.75%. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-171 FY23 Stormwater Rate Hearing
Open the hearing on Stormwater Rates for FY23
To open the hearing on Stormwater Rates for FY23
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to open the hearing on Stormwater Rates for FY23. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Close the hearing on Stormwater Rates for FY23
To close the hearing on Stormwater Rates for FY23
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close the hearing on Stormwater Rates for FY23. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Make no changes to the rates of the Stormwater fees with Kleinfelder for FY23
To make no changes to the rates of the Stormwater fees with Kleinfelder for FY23
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to make no changes to the rates of the Stormwater fees with Kleinfelder for FY23. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-173 Review/Approval of Stormwater Contract - Kleinfelder
Allow the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Kleinfelder in an amount not to exceed $84,000
To allow the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Kleinfelder in an amount not to exceed $84,000
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Kleinfelder in an amount not to exceed $84,000. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-174 Approval of Change Order for PFAS Treatment Plant Contract - Kleinfelder
Approve the Change Order of $22,796 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents related to that process
To approve the Change Order of $22,796 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents related to that process
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the Change Order of $22,796 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign any documents related to that process. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-175 Appointments
Authorize the Town Administrator to appoint Brian Hart as the Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer for the DPW, subject to getting a Hoisting License, a CDL-B Driver's License, and Brake Endorsement...
To authorize the Town Administrator to appoint Brian Hart as the Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer for the DPW, subject to getting a Hoisting License, a CDL-B Driver's License, and Brake Endorsement within a year, and a physical prior to the start date
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to appoint Brian Hart as the Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer for the DPW, subject to getting a Hoisting License, a CDL-B Driver's License, and Brake Endorsement within a year, and a physical prior to the start date. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of John Williams as a DPW Department Assistant, subject to completing a physical
To ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of John Williams as a DPW Department Assistant, subject to completing a physical
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of John Williams as a DPW Department Assistant, subject to completing a physical. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Authorize the appoint a School Building Committee for the Millis Middle/High School Project comprised of Town Administrator Mike Guzinski, Superintendent Robert Mullaney, Director of Facilities...
To authorize the appoint a School Building Committee for the Millis Middle/High School Project comprised of Town Administrator Mike Guzinski, Superintendent Robert Mullaney, Director of Facilities John Engler, and Director of School Finance and HR Terry Wiggin, High School Principal Mark Awdycki as non-voting members, as well as Steve Catalano, Denise Gibbons, Wayne Klocko, Rich Nichols, Diane Jurmain, James McCaffrey, and John Larkin as voting members
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to authorize the appoint a School Building Committee for the Millis Middle/High School Project comprised of Town Administrator Mike Guzinski, Superintendent Robert Mullaney, Director of Facilities John Engler, and Director of School Finance and HR Terry Wiggin, High School Principal Mark Awdycki as non-voting members, as well as Steve Catalano, Denise Gibbons, Wayne Klocko, Rich Nichols, Diane Jurmain, James McCaffrey, and John Larkin as voting members. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-176 Approval of Auction of Town Equipment
Declare the following pieces of Town Equipment as surplus and to allow for auction: Sweeper Attachment, Mower Attachment, Flail Mower Attachment, JD Reel Mower Attachment, Volvo Dump Truck, CAT...
To declare the following pieces of Town Equipment as surplus and to allow for auction: Sweeper Attachment, Mower Attachment, Flail Mower Attachment, JD Reel Mower Attachment, Volvo Dump Truck, CAT Loader, Toro Blower, Police Speed Board, International Boom Truck, Fire Truck Water Tank, and Wheelchair Van
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to declare the following pieces of Town Equipment as surplus and to allow for auction: Sweeper Attachment, Mower Attachment, Flail Mower Attachment, JD Reel Mower Attachment, Volvo Dump Truck, CAT Loader, Toro Blower, Police Speed Board, International Boom Truck, Fire Truck Water Tank, and Wheelchair Van. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-178 Consider Including Article for Senior Center Building Project at Fall Annual Town
Place the Council on Aging's recommendation to put the Cassidy Farm option without the gym onto the November Town Warrant
To place the Council on Aging's recommendation to put the Cassidy Farm option without the gym onto the November Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to place the Council on Aging's recommendation to put the Cassidy Farm option without the gym onto the November Town Warrant. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Schultze)
22-179 Review/Approval of Common Victualler License for Luca's Italian Deli
Approve the Common Victualler License for Luca's Italian Deli for the remainder of 2022
To approve the Common Victualler License for Luca's Italian Deli for the remainder of 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Luca's Italian Deli for the remainder of 2022. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-180 Review Hickory Hills Subdivision Road Acceptance Request and Refer to Planning
Accept the Hickory Hills Subdivision Road and to refer to the Planning Board for further action
To accept the Hickory Hills Subdivision Road and to refer to the Planning Board for further action
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to accept the Hickory Hills Subdivision Road and to refer to the Planning Board for further action. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-181 Vote to approve Changes made to section 72 of MGL 54 Regarding Police Detail at
Approve a sufficient number of police officers by not less than one at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the local election officers and supervisors...
To approve a sufficient number of police officers by not less than one at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the local election officers and supervisors from any interference with tier duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 which was changed in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts if 2022. Further, he moved to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The Town clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time the officers are needed
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve a sufficient number of police officers by not less than one at the polling location at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the local election officers and supervisors from any interference with tier duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections as required by Section 72 of MGL Chapter 54 which was changed in Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts if 2022. Further, he moved to designate the Police Chief the authority to assign specific police officers according to scheduling and availability. The Town clerk will advise the Police Chief on the location and time the officers are needed. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-182 Approve/Sign 9/6/22 Election Warrant
Accept the Warrant for the State Primary as written
To accept the Warrant for the State Primary as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to accept the Warrant for the State Primary as written. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-184 Review/Approval Water/Sewer Commitment(s)
Approve the Water and Sewer commitment of $3,303.76 for June 2022
To approve the Water and Sewer commitment of $3,303.76 for June 2022
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the Water and Sewer commitment of $3,303.76 for June 2022. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the Water and Sewer commitment of $4,387.43. for July 2022
To approve the Water and Sewer commitment of $4,387.43. for July 2022
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to approve the Water and Sewer commitment of $4,387.43. for July 2022. Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
Approve the Commitment for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2023 for $931,344.69
To approve the Commitment for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2023 for $931,344.69
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the Commitment for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2023 for $931,344.69. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-185 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the August 2, 2022, Minutes as written
To approve the August 2, 2022, Minutes as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the August 2, 2022, Minutes as written. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:28pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9:28pm
From the minutes
“Chair Underhill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:28pm. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, 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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