MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2023
12 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
23-177 Vote to Open Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the meeting scheduled on November 6th, 2023, for a period of two weeks ending on September 28th, 2023, at 4:00pm
That the Board vote to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the meeting scheduled on November 6th, 2023, for a period of two weeks ending on September 28th, 2023, at 4:00pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board vote to open the Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the meeting scheduled on November 6th, 2023, for a period of two weeks ending on September 28th, 2023, at 4:00pm. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-178 Library Proclamation & Anniversary Celebration Event Announcement
Adopt the library proclamation as written and to declare Saturday October 14th, 2023, as "Friends of the Millis Public Library Day"
To adopt the library proclamation as written and to declare Saturday October 14th, 2023, as "Friends of the Millis Public Library Day"
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to adopt the library proclamation as written and to declare Saturday October 14th, 2023, as "Friends of the Millis Public Library Day". Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-179 Appointments
Appoint Joy Ricciuto to the board of Assessor for a term ending June 30th, 2026
To appoint Joy Ricciuto to the board of Assessor for a term ending June 30th, 2026
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to appoint Joy Ricciuto to the board of Assessor for a term ending June 30th, 2026. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Appoint Erika Robertson as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Millis for a term ending June 30th, 2024
To appoint Erika Robertson as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Millis for a term ending June 30th, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to appoint Erika Robertson as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Millis for a term ending June 30th, 2024. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-180 Acceptance of Gift Check – Softball Scoreboard
Accept the donation from Beth Smith in the amount of $6,500.00 to be used towards the purchase and installation of a softball/sports scoreboard at Town Park
To accept the donation from Beth Smith in the amount of $6,500.00 to be used towards the purchase and installation of a softball/sports scoreboard at Town Park
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to accept the donation from Beth Smith in the amount of $6,500.00 to be used towards the purchase and installation of a softball/sports scoreboard at Town Park. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-181 Approval of Equipment purchases for PFAS Treatment Plant
Approve the purchase of a Skyjack Electric Scissor Lift from Starlift Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $19,879.00 and two (2) Heavy Duty Shelving Units from Algonquin Products Company...
To approve the purchase of a Skyjack Electric Scissor Lift from Starlift Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $19,879.00 and two (2) Heavy Duty Shelving Units from Algonquin Products Company in an amount not to exceed $4,430.00 to be funded with contingency funds from the PFAS treatment plant project and used at the PFAS treatment facility and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the purchase of a Skyjack Electric Scissor Lift from Starlift Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $19,879.00 and two (2) Heavy Duty Shelving Units from Algonquin Products Company in an amount not to exceed $4,430.00 to be funded with contingency funds from the PFAS treatment plant project and used at the PFAS treatment facility and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-182 Acceptance of Community Compact Grants
Approve two Community Compact grants as follows: Human Resources Centralization $45,000.00 and Climate Action Plan Consulting $60,000.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign both...
To approve two Community Compact grants as follows: Human Resources Centralization $45,000.00 and Climate Action Plan Consulting $60,000.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign both agreements on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve two Community Compact grants as follows: Human Resources Centralization $45,000.00 and Climate Action Plan Consulting $60,000.00 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign both agreements on the Town's behalf. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-183 Vote to Add Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Tri-County School Building Project
Place the debt exclusion ballot question for the Tri-County School Building Project, as provided by bond counsel, on an election ballot for an election to be held on October 24th, 2023
To place the debt exclusion ballot question for the Tri-County School Building Project, as provided by bond counsel, on an election ballot for an election to be held on October 24th, 2023
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to place the debt exclusion ballot question for the Tri-County School Building Project, as provided by bond counsel, on an election ballot for an election to be held on October 24th, 2023. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-185 Approve Intermunicipal Agreement for Sealer of Weights & Measures
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Sealer of Weights and Measures with the Towns of Medway and Medfield as presented
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Sealer of Weights and Measures with the Towns of Medway and Medfield as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Sealer of Weights and Measures with the Towns of Medway and Medfield as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-186 Approve Contract with Community Impact, Inc. for Services from 7/1/23-12/31/23
Approve a contract with Community Impact, Inc., for a period ending 12/31/223 as presented
To approve a contract with Community Impact, Inc., for a period ending 12/31/223 as presented
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve a contract with Community Impact, Inc., for a period ending 12/31/223 as presented. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-173 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitments
Approve the water and sewer commitment to the collector for August 2023 in the amount of $2,179.40 and the commitment from 1st quarter FY24 in the amount of $1,002,568.33
To approve the water and sewer commitment to the collector for August 2023 in the amount of $2,179.40 and the commitment from 1st quarter FY24 in the amount of $1,002,568.33
From the minutes
“Sel Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the water and sewer commitment to the collector for August 2023 in the amount of $2,179.40 and the commitment from 1st quarter FY24 in the amount of $1,002,568.33. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Adjourn at 7:57
To adjourn at 7:57
From the minutes
“Sel. Underhill made a motion to adjourn at 7:57. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and 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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