MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 10, 2023
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld, Erin Underhill
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
23-143 Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator's seasonal appointments to the Recreation Department – Get out and Play program as follows: Meredith Young, Erin LeBlanc, Caroline O'Shaughnessy, Meredith Gatz, Kevin...
To ratify the Town Administrator's seasonal appointments to the Recreation Department – Get out and Play program as follows: Meredith Young, Erin LeBlanc, Caroline O'Shaughnessy, Meredith Gatz, Kevin Sullivan, Delia Leblanc, Courtney O'Shaughnessy, Lily Avakian, Jack Borst, Nora Scannell, Tommy O'Shaughnessy, Maddie Adams, Danny Pasquantonio, and Nora Malloy
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to ratify the Town Administrator's seasonal appointments to the Recreation Department – Get out and Play program as follows: Meredith Young, Erin LeBlanc, Caroline O'Shaughnessy, Meredith Gatz, Kevin Sullivan, Delia Leblanc, Courtney O'Shaughnessy, Lily Avakian, Jack Borst, Nora Scannell, Tommy O'Shaughnessy, Maddie Adams, Danny Pasquantonio, and Nora Malloy. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Andrew O'Reilly as a Temporary Full-Time Firefighter, effective immediately
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Andrew O'Reilly as a Temporary Full-Time Firefighter, effective immediately
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Andrew O'Reilly as a Temporary Full-Time Firefighter, effective immediately. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Patty Kayo as the Interim COA Director, effective July 3rd
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Patty Kayo as the Interim COA Director, effective July 3rd
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Patty Kayo as the Interim COA Director, effective July 3rd. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Anne-Marie Gagnon as the COA Director, effective August 1st, contingent upon a successful physical and CORI check
To ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Anne-Marie Gagnon as the COA Director, effective August 1st, contingent upon a successful physical and CORI check
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to ratify the Town Administrators appointment of Anne-Marie Gagnon as the COA Director, effective August 1st, contingent upon a successful physical and CORI check. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Appoint Marc Conroy as a member of the School Building Committee
To appoint Marc Conroy as a member of the School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to appoint Marc Conroy as a member of the School Building Committee. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-144 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rate Hearing
Open a water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing
To open a water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to open a water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Close a water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing
To close a water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to close a water/sewer/stormwater rate hearing. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Approve the new Water and Sewer Rates as written and to leave the stormwater rates unchanged
To approve the new Water and Sewer Rates as written and to leave the stormwater rates unchanged
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the new Water and Sewer Rates as written and to leave the stormwater rates unchanged. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-145 Kleinfelder Updates
Authorize the Town Administrator, Kleinfelder, and the DPW Director to continue to seek funding through the (SRF) for design, construction, and start-up
To authorize the Town Administrator, Kleinfelder, and the DPW Director to continue to seek funding through the (SRF) for design, construction, and start-up
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator, Kleinfelder, and the DPW Director to continue to seek funding through the (SRF) for design, construction, and start-up. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Approve the agreement with Kleinfelder for the Final Design of Well #3, not to exceed 272,900.00, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Towns behalf
To approve the agreement with Kleinfelder for the Final Design of Well #3, not to exceed 272,900.00, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Towns behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the agreement with Kleinfelder for the Final Design of Well #3, not to exceed 272,900.00, and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Towns behalf. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approve the MA DEP Water Permit as presented
To approve the MA DEP Water Permit as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the MA DEP Water Permit as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-146 Approval of DPW Contracts/Funded by Town Meeting
Approve the following purchases and authorize the Town Administrator to execute all agreements related thereto: 2023/24 Chevy Silverado 3500 dump truck from Liberty Chevrolet, not to exceed...
To approve the following purchases and authorize the Town Administrator to execute all agreements related thereto: 2023/24 Chevy Silverado 3500 dump truck from Liberty Chevrolet, not to exceed $95,527.00, CAM superline heavy duty 10-wheel trailer from yard trailers, not to exceed $23,000.00, Chlorine/PH analyzers from Carl Lueders & Co., not to exceed $31,200.00, FY24 I/I Investigation by GCG Associates, not to exceed $137,630.00, Stump's Tree service not to exceed $82,793.50,
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the following purchases and authorize the Town Administrator to execute all agreements related thereto: 2023/24 Chevy Silverado 3500 dump truck from Liberty Chevrolet, not to exceed $95,527.00, CAM superline heavy duty 10-wheel trailer from yard trailers, not to exceed $23,000.00, Chlorine/PH analyzers from Carl Lueders & Co., not to exceed $31,200.00, FY24 I/I Investigation by GCG Associates, not to exceed $137,630.00, Stump's Tree service not to exceed $82,793.50, Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-147 Review & Approve Interdepartmental FY23 Transfers
In accordance with MGL Ch.44, Section 33B(b), approve the Interdepartmental Transfers and presented in the agenda packet
, in accordance with MGL Ch.44, Section 33B(b), approve the Interdepartmental Transfers and presented in the agenda packet
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion, in accordance with MGL Ch.44, Section 33B(b), approve the Interdepartmental Transfers and presented in the agenda packet. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-148 Review & Approve Natural Gas Contract for 8/1/25-7/31/27
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a three-year natural gas fuel supply contact with Direct Energy at a price of $0.0891 per dekatherm (+/- 5.5%) for municipal and school accounts for...
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a three-year natural gas fuel supply contact with Direct Energy at a price of $0.0891 per dekatherm (+/- 5.5%) for municipal and school accounts for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a three-year natural gas fuel supply contact with Direct Energy at a price of $0.0891 per dekatherm (+/- 5.5%) for municipal and school accounts for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-149 Award Lease of Ground Space for Installation and Operation of Communications Equipment
Accept the June 8th, 2023, proposal from Wireless Edge for an annual base rent of $29,412, with an annual escalation of 2.5%, co-location revenue share of 50%, and other terms as outlined by the...
To accept the June 8th, 2023, proposal from Wireless Edge for an annual base rent of $29,412, with an annual escalation of 2.5%, co-location revenue share of 50%, and other terms as outlined by the agreement for a period of 30 years
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to accept the June 8th, 2023, proposal from Wireless Edge for an annual base rent of $29,412, with an annual escalation of 2.5%, co-location revenue share of 50%, and other terms as outlined by the agreement for a period of 30 years. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-151 Approval of FY24 Select Board Goals
Adopt the FY24 Select Board goals as presented
To adopt the FY24 Select Board goals as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to adopt the FY24 Select Board goals as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-152 Ratification of MOA for Dispatcher Union
Approve the consolidated Millis Police Association Dispatcher Contract as presented in the agenda packet
To approve the consolidated Millis Police Association Dispatcher Contract as presented in the agenda packet
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the consolidated Millis Police Association Dispatcher Contract as presented in the agenda packet. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-154 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the Draft Minutes for the following meetings: 10/25/21, 6/6/23, 6/20/23
To approve the Draft Minutes for the following meetings: 10/25/21, 6/6/23, 6/20/23
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the Draft Minutes for the following meetings: 10/25/21, 6/6/23, 6/20/23. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Enter Executive Session at 9:45pm to consider the purchase or lease or real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the governmental body and to...
To enter Executive Session at 9:45pm to consider the purchase or lease or real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the governmental body and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Dangerous Dog Decision Appeal), only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to enter Executive Session at 9:45pm to consider the purchase or lease or real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the governmental body and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Dangerous Dog Decision Appeal), only emerging to adjourn. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and 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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