MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
December 20, 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
23-244 Appointments
Ratifies the Town Administrators appointment of Steven Smith, Nicholas Alizio, and Emma Slade as part-time public safety dispatchers pending successful physical and drug screening
That the Board ratifies the Town Administrators appointment of Steven Smith, Nicholas Alizio, and Emma Slade as part-time public safety dispatchers pending successful physical and drug screening
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board ratifies the Town Administrators appointment of Steven Smith, Nicholas Alizio, and Emma Slade as part-time public safety dispatchers pending successful physical and drug screening. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Ratifies the Town Administrators appointment of Anne McManus as a temporary public health nurse for up to 10 hours per week through March 15, 2024, to cover a temporary leave of absence
That the Board ratifies the Town Administrators appointment of Anne McManus as a temporary public health nurse for up to 10 hours per week through March 15, 2024, to cover a temporary leave of absence
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board ratifies the Town Administrators appointment of Anne McManus as a temporary public health nurse for up to 10 hours per week through March 15, 2024, to cover a temporary leave of absence. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-246 Review & Approval of 2024 Select Board Licenses
Approve the renewal of an all-alcohol license for calendar year 2024 for Tangerini's Farm subject to, final inspection of the premises to include the temporary tent structure by the building...
To approve the renewal of an all-alcohol license for calendar year 2024 for Tangerini's Farm subject to, final inspection of the premises to include the temporary tent structure by the building official and fire chief, and subject to the execution of an annual memorandum of understanding with the Town which demonstrates compliance with an agricultural exemption as specified in said MOU,
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the renewal of an all-alcohol license for calendar year 2024 for Tangerini's Farm subject to, final inspection of the premises to include the temporary tent structure by the building official and fire chief, and subject to the execution of an annual memorandum of understanding with the Town which demonstrates compliance with an agricultural exemption as specified in said MOU, Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
The Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority approves all 2024 Common Victualler, Alcohol, Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Junk/Metals Dealer, Pool Table, Retail Marijuana, Skeet and Trap...
That the Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority approves all 2024 Common Victualler, Alcohol, Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Junk/Metals Dealer, Pool Table, Retail Marijuana, Skeet and Trap Shooting, Class II and Class III license renewals listed on the document presented at this meeting
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board, acting as the Local Licensing Authority approves all 2024 Common Victualler, Alcohol, Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Junk/Metals Dealer, Pool Table, Retail Marijuana, Skeet and Trap Shooting, Class II and Class III license renewals listed on the document presented at this meeting. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-247 Review & Approval of Common Victualler License – Calirito's Burrito Grill
Acting as the Local Licensing authority approve a Common Victualler License effective January 1st, 2024, for Cali-rito's Mexican Grill, LLC DBA Cali-rito's Burritos Grill located at 929 Main...
That the Board acting as the Local Licensing authority approve a Common Victualler License effective January 1st, 2024, for Cali-rito's Mexican Grill, LLC DBA Cali-rito's Burritos Grill located at 929 Main Street pending sign permit from the building permit
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made motion that the Board acting as the Local Licensing authority approve a Common Victualler License effective January 1st, 2024, for Cali-rito's Mexican Grill, LLC DBA Cali-rito's Burritos Grill located at 929 Main Street pending sign permit from the building permit. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-248 Approve Contract for Comprehensive HR Review to Collins Center/UMass Boston
Approve the professional service agreement between the Town of Millis and the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management of UMass Boston for a comprehensive human resources review...
To approve the professional service agreement between the Town of Millis and the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management of UMass Boston for a comprehensive human resources review including shared services with the school for an all-inclusive fee of $45,000 to be paid through a community compact grant and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Towns behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the professional service agreement between the Town of Millis and the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management of UMass Boston for a comprehensive human resources review including shared services with the school for an all-inclusive fee of $45,000 to be paid through a community compact grant and 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)
23-249 Vote to Approve Extended Hours at Victory Lane for New Years's Eve
Approve the request from Kerri Barrett, owner of Victory Lane, to extend the closing time on New Year's Eve to 1:00am
To approve the request from Kerri Barrett, owner of Victory Lane, to extend the closing time on New Year's Eve to 1:00am
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the request from Kerri Barrett, owner of Victory Lane, to extend the closing time on New Year's Eve to 1:00am. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-250 Vote to Support Study of Regional Services with the Town of Medway
Approve the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to work with the Town of Medway to research potential regional services
To approve the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to work with the Town of Medway to research potential regional services
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the Board vote to authorize the Town Administrator to work with the Town of Medway to research potential regional services. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-251 Ratification of MA Coalition of Police Local 171 Integrated Contract
Approve the signing of the fully integrated agreement between the Town of Millis and the MA Coalition of Police Local 71 from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025
To approve the signing of the fully integrated agreement between the Town of Millis and the MA Coalition of Police Local 71 from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the signing of the fully integrated agreement between the Town of Millis and the MA Coalition of Police Local 71 from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-253 Approval of DRAFT Minutes – 12/04/23
Approve the Draft Meeting Minutes for 12/04/2023 as written
To approve the Draft Meeting Minutes for 12/04/2023 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the Draft Meeting Minutes for 12/04/2023 as written. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
23-254 Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the water/sewer commitment for November 2023 in the amount of $1,306.62
To approve the water/sewer commitment for November 2023 in the amount of $1,306.62
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to approve the water/sewer commitment for November 2023 in the amount of $1,306.62. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Enter Executive Session at 3:50pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position (Police Union &...
To enter Executive Session at 3:50pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position (Police Union & Dispatchers Union), only emerging to adjourn
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze made a motion to enter Executive Session at 3:50pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining position (Police Union & Dispatchers Union), only emerging to adjourn. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
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