MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 12, 2024
17 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
24-014 Approve and Sign 3/5/24 Presidential Primary Election Warrant
Approve and sign the March 5th, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant
That the Board approve and sign the March 5th, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approve and sign the March 5th, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-015 Vote to set Annual Town Meeting Date/Vote to Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Set the date of Annual Town Meeting for Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at 7:30pm
That the Board set the date of Annual Town Meeting for Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at 7:30pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board set the date of Annual Town Meeting for Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at 7:30pm. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-016 Hearing: Installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11
Open a hearing for the installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11
To open a hearing for the installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to open a hearing for the installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Close a hearing for the installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11
To close a hearing for the installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to close a hearing for the installation of Anchor Guy at Pole #34/11. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Grants joint or identical locations for the erection or construction of poles, to be owned and used in common by them, and for such other fixtures including anchors and guys as may be necessary to...
That the Board grants joint or identical locations for the erection or construction of poles, to be owned and used in common by them, and for such other fixtures including anchors and guys as may be necessary to sustain or protect the wires of the line, said poles to be located, substantially as shown on the plans made by K. Rice, dated October 5, 2023, and filled herewith, upon along and across the following public way of Millis : Forest Road – Southerly side opposite Bow Street, install one (1) anchor guy at pole #34/11
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board grants joint or identical locations for the erection or construction of poles, to be owned and used in common by them, and for such other fixtures including anchors and guys as may be necessary to sustain or protect the wires of the line, said poles to be located, substantially as shown on the plans made by K. Rice, dated October 5, 2023, and filled herewith, upon along and across the following public way of Millis : Forest Road – Southerly side opposite Bow Street, install one (1) anchor guy at pole #34/11. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-017 Appointment of Snow Removal Contractor
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Kevily Riani Gimenez as a Snow Contractor under the Personnel Plan from February 13, 2024-March 15, 2024
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Kevily Riani Gimenez as a Snow Contractor under the Personnel Plan from February 13, 2024-March 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Kevily Riani Gimenez as a Snow Contractor under the Personnel Plan from February 13, 2024-March 15, 2024. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-018 Consideration/Approval of No Parking Signs at Adams Street & Parnell Street
Approve the request to purchase and install "No Parking this Side of Street" signs on Union Street from Adams Street up to Parnell Street
That the Board approve the request to purchase and install "No Parking this Side of Street" signs on Union Street from Adams Street up to Parnell Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approve the request to purchase and install "No Parking this Side of Street" signs on Union Street from Adams Street up to Parnell Street. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-019 Hearing: Continued – Special Permit for 1480-1486 Main Street
Close the special permit hearing for 1480-1486 Main Street
That the Board close the special permit hearing for 1480-1486 Main Street
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board close the special permit hearing for 1480-1486 Main Street. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
Approves a special permit for 1480-1486 Main Street for proposed site improvements as presented in the plan dated 11/1/2023 for processing and treating raw materials for the purpose of 2 Select...
That the Board approves a special permit for 1480-1486 Main Street for proposed site improvements as presented in the plan dated 11/1/2023 for processing and treating raw materials for the purpose of 2 Select Board Meeting Minutes 02/12/24 producing firewood, mulch, and compost in the regular course of business
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves a special permit for 1480-1486 Main Street for proposed site improvements as presented in the plan dated 11/1/2023 for processing and treating raw materials for the purpose of 2 Select Board Meeting Minutes 02/12/24 producing firewood, mulch, and compost in the regular course of business. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-020 Approve/Sign FY25 Green Communities Grant
Approves and authorizes the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' grant of $5,450.21 to fund a portion of installation of a heat pump at the Village Street...
That the Board approves and authorizes the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' grant of $5,450.21 to fund a portion of installation of a heat pump at the Village Street sewer facility
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approves and authorizes the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources' grant of $5,450.21 to fund a portion of installation of a heat pump at the Village Street sewer facility. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-021 Review/Approve Recommended Building Department Permit Fees
Approve Building Department Fees including building, plumbing and gas, and electrical, as presented and to implement the fees starting on July 1, 2024
That the Board approve Building Department Fees including building, plumbing and gas, and electrical, as presented and to implement the fees starting on July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approve Building Department Fees including building, plumbing and gas, and electrical, as presented and to implement the fees starting on July 1, 2024. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-023 Review/Approve Rave Alert System Quote
Approve the renewal quote for Rave Alert for Swift911Customers for a three-year term at $5,094.90 per year for a total amount not to exceed $15,284.70 for FY25-FY27 and authorize the Town...
That the Board approve the renewal quote for Rave Alert for Swift911Customers for a three-year term at $5,094.90 per year for a total amount not to exceed $15,284.70 for FY25-FY27 and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board approve the renewal quote for Rave Alert for Swift911Customers for a three-year term at $5,094.90 per year for a total amount not to exceed $15,284.70 for FY25-FY27 and 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)
24-024 Vote to Ratify Library Director's Contract
Ratify the employment agreement between the Town and Kimberly Tolson, Library Director, for a three-year term beginning January 29, 2024, and ending January 28, 2027
That the Board ratify the employment agreement between the Town and Kimberly Tolson, Library Director, for a three-year term beginning January 29, 2024, and ending January 28, 2027
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion that the Board ratify the employment agreement between the Town and Kimberly Tolson, Library Director, for a three-year term beginning January 29, 2024, and ending January 28, 2027. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-026 Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the draft minutes from 1/27/24 as written
That the Board vote to approve the draft minutes from 1/27/24 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld moved that the Board vote to approve the draft minutes from 1/27/24 as written. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
24-027 Review/Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for January 2024 for a total of $1,631.95
The Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for January 2024 for a total of $1,631.95
From the minutes
“I move that the Board approves the water/sewer commitment to the collector for January 2024 for a total of $1,631.95. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (second: Underhill)
Adjourn at 8:10pm
To adjourn at 8:10pm
From the minutes
“Sel. Rosenfeld made a motion to adjourn at 8:10pm. Sel. Underhill seconded the motion. Sel. Schultze polled the Board and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Rosenfeld, second: Underhill)
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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