MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2022
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
22-217: Appointment of MBTA 3A Advisory Committee.
Appoint the following to the MBTA 3A Advisory Committee: Nicole Riley, Dan Merrikin, Wayne Carlson, Jodie Garzon, Richard Barrett, Jeffery Germagian, Owen Salerno, Madeline Yusna, and Craig Schultze
To appoint the following to the MBTA 3A Advisory Committee: Nicole Riley, Dan Merrikin, Wayne Carlson, Jodie Garzon, Richard Barrett, Jeffery Germagian, Owen Salerno, Madeline Yusna, and Craig Schultze
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to appoint the following to the MBTA 3A Advisory Committee: Nicole Riley, Dan Merrikin, Wayne Carlson, Jodie Garzon, Richard Barrett, Jeffery Germagian, Owen Salerno, Madeline Yusna, and Craig Schultze. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-218: Hearing: Eversource Pole Relocation.
Open a hearing
To open a hearing
The minutes say "Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the hearing is open." They do not record a vote count.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to open a hearing. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the hearing is open..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The minutes say "Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the hearing is closed." They do not record a vote count.
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close the hearing. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the hearing is closed..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the order for joint or identical location for pole in the town of Millis, Work order #6784970 as written
To approve the order for joint or identical location for pole in the town of Millis, Work order #6784970 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to approve the order for joint or identical location for pole in the town of Millis, Work order #6784970 as written. Sel Schultze Seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill, second: Schultze)
22-219: Review Cemetery Committee Rules/Regulation and update on Section G.
A approve the Cemetery Committee Rules and Regulations as written. (see attached)
To a approve the Cemetery Committee Rules and Regulations as written. (see attached)
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to a approve the Cemetery Committee Rules and Regulations as written. (see attached) Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the sale of section G plots
To approve the sale of section G plots
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to approve the sale of section G plots. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-223: Review of Asset Management Phase 3 Grant Program.
Vote to approve the $250,000 project cost for Phase 3 pending the Town meeting Vote
To vote to approve the $250,000 project cost for Phase 3 pending the Town meeting Vote
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to vote to approve the $250,000 project cost for Phase 3 pending the Town meeting Vote. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Authorize the Town Administrator or his designee to file the CWSRF- 7193 Asset Management Grant Application on the Town's behalf
To authorize the Town Administrator or his designee to file the CWSRF- 7193 Asset Management Grant Application on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator or his designee to file the CWSRF- 7193 Asset Management Grant Application on the Town's behalf. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-225: Request for road opening- Route 109/McDonalds.
Allow the road to be open be connected
To allow the road to be open be connected
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote. The minutes say Ellen Rosenfeld recused herself from this item (road opening, Route 109/McDonald's).
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to allow the road to be open be connected. Sel. Underhill seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-227: Discuss/Vote to Amend Sewer Moratorium
Extend the existing Sewer moratorium until 02/01/2023
To extend the existing Sewer moratorium until 02/01/2023
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to extend the existing Sewer moratorium until 02/01/2023. Sel. Underhill seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
22-228: Open Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the FATM Warrant
To open the FATM Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Schulze made a motion to open the FATM Warrant. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-229: Discuss, Add and/or Remove FATM Warrant Articles
Change the Article 5 to $45,000 to cover both Baseball and Softball fields
To change the Article 5 to $45,000 to cover both Baseball and Softball fields
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to change the Article 5 to $45,000 to cover both Baseball and Softball fields. Sel. Underhill took a roll call vote, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Underhill)
Add an article to the FATM to appropriate $500,000 of free cash for road and sidewalk repair
To add an article to the FATM to appropriate $500,000 of free cash for road and sidewalk repair
From the minutes
“Sel. Schutze made a motion to add an article to the FATM to appropriate $500,000 of free cash for road and sidewalk repair. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-230: Close, Vote to approve, and Sign Final FATM Warrant
Close the FATM Warrant
To close the FATM Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Schulze made a motion to close the FATM Warrant. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Vote to approve the warrant as amended and sign the Final FATM Warrant
To vote to approve the warrant as amended and sign the Final FATM Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to vote to approve the warrant as amended and sign the Final FATM Warrant. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-231: Approve/Sign 11/8/2022 State Election Warrant
Vote to approve and sign the State Election Warrant as written
To vote to approve and sign the State Election Warrant as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to vote to approve and sign the State Election Warrant as written. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
22-233: Review/Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Vote to approve the Water and Sewer commitment to the collector for September 2022 in the amount of $3,677.25
To vote to approve the Water and Sewer commitment to the collector for September 2022 in the amount of $3,677.25
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to vote to approve the Water and Sewer commitment to the collector for September 2022 in the amount of $3,677.25. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded this motion, and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Enter Executive Session at 10:20pm to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (SEIU/AFSCME/Police)
To enter Executive Session at 10:20pm to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (SEIU/AFSCME/Police)
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to enter Executive Session at 10:20pm to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with union personnel (SEIU/AFSCME/Police). Sel. Schultze seconded this motion. Chair Underhill polled the 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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